Brownstown High School - Webb Yearbook (Brownstown, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1976 volume:

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TOP: 1976 graduates march out of the gym after commencement to “March Recessional.” RIGHT: Mr. Krebs instructs the Braves on strategy during halftime of a home basketball game. FAR RIGHT: Barbara Russell receives a kiss from Frank Lahrman when she is crowned Relays queen. -ehave we been? Where... -ARE WE Now? Where have we been? Grade school, junior high school, through recession ING? Yayo Mlalir trela wm coveve Wr-Tave Mm oy-Ce PMU) ol: 1 CHINYZ( one oS ARE WE Gol i G e tories, all in the past. The time is NOW. Everything happens now. Concem yourself with the per- spective of life. Seeing, feeling, the strug- gles and confusion. ... What should'we do? Friends, enemies, harmony or dis- cord. Where are we now? Are we in a vacuum, isolated. .... or do we make | Brownstown Central the best school | ever? With the vivid, exciting world of life, we are able to mold a masterpiece. ‘Or, remain a lonely piece of clay. 76 A: floor routine for a performance during a home basketball game ice a Pom-pom girls pract ABOVE PERSPECT Theme shave we Deen? Where... -ARe WE Now ? and disgust mount. What should we do? Uncertainty ... Work now. Use your time well, for soon school will be over. School rules, no gum! Where will it all end? Will you get the board for having a water gun? It all happens now. We can reach for the sky, and fall on the ground, or we can reach for the sky and capture a cloud. But we must act now. Make Central happen. NOW. Work together! But where do we go from here? : 3 9 The year drags on; feelings of apathy @ nVeqs WE Gol NG b | the Jackson Seymour High Perspective '76 6 Student Life LEE L LS OLLI ELI OLE NLL ALE ILE A PO ae a Site SSSR aaah crn cerns ee Ce BLK SPL Where... -hHave we been ? “ARE WE NOW “ARE WE GOING ? STUDENT LIFE (stood’ ent lif) prob- ably originated in primeval times with the advent of formal education. Through the ages, this term has come to represent the activities of students out- side of the formal classroom, and is most closely associated with other ac- tivities than that of “book-learning.” (See Sports, Organizations). Playtime ... recesses ... the carefree joy of childhood, all memories of the past ..... where we have been. The constant struggle to press onward, aim- ing for the future, contending with the present. With friendship, games, and joyfulness or in monotonous situations. Where do we go from here? Student Life 7 8 Fair, Carnival add variety to summer The Jackson County Fair provided an opportunity for Centralites to talk to friends they had not seen during the summer vacation. Riding the “Zipper,” and the double ferris wheel, viewing the various sideshows, or participating in the different contests were other activities that filled fair week. Many BC students also attended the Freetown 4th of July celebration and the carnival held in mid- July. Five students attended Boys’ and Girls’ State at Indiana State University. Seven students went to journalism work- shops at IU and Franklin, and several were awarded for their work. The varsity and reserve cheerleaders spent a week at IU, and both squads returned with several ribbons and a spirit stick. SS a cm TOP: Jim Wayman works at Morgan’s Packing Co. during the summer. Morgan’s provides jobs for students each summer during the corn run. Ss Summer Life ABOVE: Night use of the tennis courts by enthusiasts or potential team members was made possible by the installation of new lights. UPPER LEFT: The pool was a prominent part of the summer for some students-not only as an es- cape from the heat but also as a summer job. Sherry McKain and Anna M. Dickinson clean the pool slide, part of their summer job at the pool. FAR LEFT: Several high school and junior high boys devoted many long hours to summer foot- ball practice. The boys spent two hours each morning on football techniques and exercises. High temperatures made afternoon workouts dif- ficult, so practice was held in the evenings, from 5:00 to 7:00. ABOVE: Helping out on the farm occupies the summer of many students such as Marc Lahrman, who operates a combine. Summer Life 9 New freedoms add confinements The 180 school days passed by in an ever-changing routine, the noisy passage through the halls—the quiet murmur of the library; an informal talk with a friend—the discussions in class; the dusty wood smell of the shop rooms—the ar- oma-filled home economics area. All these comprised a normal day for a BC student. Lunch, classes, and activity period meetings became familiar occurences to all students. Other variations included newly es- tablished practices such as being al- lowed to ride to lunch in a friend’s car, having to watch out for teachers on be- fore-school hall duty, and staying after school if tardy. ABOVE: Brushing hair, checking makeup, and dis- cussing the latest news takes up the time that many girls have left during their lunch period. RIGHT: Before proceeding with his first period class, Mr. Isaacs takes lunch count and checks absences. 10 Everyday Events LEFT: Members of the senior math class give Mr. Stuckwisch their attention. BELOW: William Hunsucker receives an excuse blank before school begins. : nr “par pen ARE SRR Everyday Events 11 Student team wins softball game, 8-1 Special convocations broke the monotony of the morning and often cut short first, second and third period classes. Students were entertained by the Indiana State University Sycamore Singers, the Seymour Symphonic Band, and a Purdue University presentation, “This Atomic World.” Convocations were also held to rededicate the Free- dom Shrine and for sports awards. A Bike-a-thon was staged in May to raise money for the Blevins Memorial Scholarship Fund. Following the ride, a softball game was held between the stu- dents and faculty members. The stu- dents won, 8-1. A dance was held later in the cafeteria featuring “The Boys.” FtHt $e tet trae tote ttt + ++ toh + ++pp+t++-+ + ae tn on onan ane nent Pte t+ is eeeeeeesc! Oe ee oon ae aed saet! in oe eee eet ' eee eee eaees | tin — ttrmamnmenma Cttipaneeaeen' ttHtuenannel SS ee nee! SS nae | 5 Ee eens eee ene. bhp det ttt TE SHttttt tT tT ti Ty ae panel Beene n a eeenesen' TTT ees eae: Fett tt et “S$ 4-444) ABOVE: Joe VonDielingen, Marc Lahrman, Mr. Myers and Mimi Manaugh observe the overalls day that was held as part of basketball sectional week. TOP LEFT: A member of the ISU Sycamore Singers gives an autoharp presentation as part of a special convocation. FAR LEFT: Julie Fountain receives the MVP girls basketball award from Mrs. Dickinson as Coach Wood looks on. CENTER LEFT: Kay Barnard and Mark Kidwell lis- ten to see if they can hear any radiation in the whiffle balls they hold. LEFT: Intramural volleyball was a new after-school activity started this year. Here, Dave Warren pre- pares to volley a shot back over the net. Special Events 13 + mi What’s happenin’. = at Central Dr. Robert Burton assumes position of superintendent of Brownstown Central Schools beginning July 1. BC Braves end football season with 5-5 record. Mini-courses are offered during each semester. Everything from boys’ home ec. to macrame is of- fered. Seniors present “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” on November 18. Brownstown defeats Seymour, 69-68, during regu- lar season play on December 9. The varsity basketball team ends season with a 16-4 record and are named conference champs. ISU Singing Sycamores perform for student body on April 12; Sey- mour Concert Band on May 7. “The Wizard of Oz” is presented by the choral department on March 18 and 19. “The Worm shall Squirm,” junior play, is performed on April 30. The BCHS Bike-a- thon is held on May 15; Reed Yadon from WAKY is master of cer- emonies; The students defeat the faculty in the Bike-a-thon ball- game, 8-1; All proceeds go to the James T. Blevins Scholarship Fund. The fourth grade class from Brownstown performs “Let George Do It” at the high school. The musical featured many singers and soloists. Awards Day on May 20. Central Golfers are first in conference. eon the community Brownstown holds its 9th annual Watermelon Festival on Sept. 4,5, and 6; A talent show featuring local people is held. Local faci- lities moves offices to other towns. Brownstown Christian Church presents “Living Christmas Tree” during holiday season. Con- struction on a new fire station, which will house four trucks, is be- gun in April. Hoosier Christian Village is dedicated. Spring groundbreaking for new A W is held. A | | | | 1 | - a @ os 2 . - or) - = ey | . Re Yan : : 7 Pr Bi = m NY { - « J es al es ae ‘f a sl eae es Fy : : r. ) : 4 els, Se eRe E E: 3 F , : mn wu : ‘ : dees eet Ps y ; -Noteworthies Huge deficits are exposed in New York City; fear of city go- ing default. US and Russian astronauts dock in space during July. Once convicted Teamsters president, Jimmy Hoffa, dis- appears. New busing laws arouse riots in Louisville and Bos- ton. Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme attempts to assassinate Pres. Ford. The parents of Karen Quinlan asks the New Jersey Su- preme Court to allow Karen to die. Sara Jane Moore attempts to kill Ford in California in October. A bomb explodes in La- Guardia Airport killing 11 and injuring many others; No ex- planation for bomb is found. Pres. Ford makes a trip to China in January. A Guatemalan earthquake, registering 7.5 on the Richter scale, claims 22,000 lives. A coal mine explosion takes place in March at Queen Fork, KY; 15 people killed. Ford asks Congress for $135 million to vaccinate Americans against the possible Swine Flu epidemic. Richard Nixon visits China as a private citizen. A civil war develops in Angola. Howard Hughes dies in April at age 70 from kidney failure; a search begins for a will for his $2 billion. Patty Hearst fingers the Har- ris’ in connection with other crimes in a final try for a shorter jail term; soon afterwards, she suffers a lung collapse; she is vonvicted of bank robbery in April. Early removal of memorial wreaths from the late Chou-En-Li’s grave arouses China’s strongest riot in a decade. An Italian earthquake strikes, killing over 1,000 and registering 6.5 on the Ri chter scale. Reagan and Carter win Indiana primary on May 4. Indiana University bas- ketball team becomes NCAA Champs. “Helter Skelter,” a movie depicting the Manson Murders, was televised. “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” was voted the movie of the year. Henry Kissinger announces that he will not seek reap- pointment as Sec. of State due to increasing political pressure. “Bold Forbes” wins the Kentucky Derby on May 1. im the nation The Cincinnati Reds defeat the Boston Red Sox in Septem- ber for the World Series title. Race driver Mark Donahue dies. Amanda Marie Rose is new daughter of proud parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rose on October 10. The Pittsburgh Steelers win the Super Bowl. Brian Rice is first boy chosen as DAR Good Citizen. “Love Will Keep Us Together” is voted Song of the Year. i. ee || Lae . 1 H = A fall setting provided the scene for football homecoming as the candidates rode onto the field on a wagon deco- rated with straw, cornstalks, and pumpkins. Senior David Gutting crowned Tammy Scott, senior, homecoming queen at halftime during the last home football game. Escorts for the queen and her court were David Gutting and Parke Hackman, seniors, Tom Burton, junior, Tim Self, sophomore, and Steve Stidam, freshman. Halftime of the last home basketball against Spring Valley was highlighted by the crowning of a homecoming queen. Junior Debbie Blevins was crowned homecoming queen by Bruce Beickman, senior. This marked the fifth consecutive time a junior was elected basketball homecoming queen. SEEMS 0 SS SS RIGHT: The homecoming court watches the re- mainder of the football game. The court includes (left to right) Mary Spurlock, freshman, Lana Cro- ckett, junior, Queen Tammy Scott, senior, Jenni- fer Gaiter, senior, and Susan McCrary, sophomore. TOP: Football homecoming candidates ride onto the field for the crowning of the queen. cr eS Se SE SS ae “eee 16 Football Homecoming TOP: 1976 Basketball Homecoming Court Julie Fountain escorted by Gil Speer; Sandra Huber, Tom Burton; Nadine Ison, Joe VonDielingen; Queen Debbie Blevins, Bruce Beickman; Shelly Ault, Dexter Jones; Diana Callahan, Steve McCrary; Shelley Huber, Brad Hurley. Junior es- corts were Beth Ann Mann and Alan Krebs. LEFT: Dave Warren breaks through the victory hoop supported by Jackie Davers and Julie Hackman. ABOVE: “And the Basketball homecoming queen for 1976 is Debbie Blevins!” booms the an- nouncer’s voice as Deb rises in shocked surprise. SS SS ‘Basketball Homecoming 17 “Axe” performs at Hi-Y dance; Karen Robertson crowned queen The bump, the hustle and many other dances were seen at the annual GAA Christmas dance and the spring Hi-Y dance. As couples entered the Christmas dance, they were greeted by a quaint old toy store filled with stuffed bears and dogs. The cafeteria had been trans- formed into a cozy living room com- plete with a twinkling Christmas tree surrounded by presents. The tables were decorated with can- dles and tiny snowmen. Smiling Santa Clauses, snowmen and snowwomen watched the festivities from the walls 18 GAA Dance as “Crushed Velvet” performed for the dancers. A New York Skyline illustrated the theme of the Hi-Y dance, “Nights on Broadway.” Highlighting this dance was the crowning of sophomore Karen Robert- son as Hi-Y dance queen. Members of the court were Retha Fowler, Peggy Lucas, and Shelly Ault, seniors, and Gina Bowling, junior. Escorts for the queen and her court we re Carey Lambring, Garry Nichols, Tom Kieffer, Joe VonDielingen, and Parke Hackman, all seniors. ABOVE: A cozy living room scene, complete with a fireplace, provides a “homey” atmo- sphere for the GAA Christmas dance and re- flects the dance theme “Feelings of Christmas.” RIGHT: Seniors, Shelly Ault and Joe VonDie- lingen pose for a picture in front of a festive toy store at the Christmas dance. wy a LEFT: Couples enjoy the music of “Axe” at the an- nual spring dance sponsored by Hi-Y. BOTTOM LEFT: Sophomore, Karen Robertson dances with her escort Carey Lambring, senior, shortly after being crowned Hi-Y dance queen. BELOW: Doug Brown dances with his date, Diane Callahan, at the Hi-Y dance. Hi-Y Dance 19 ate | ABOVE: Dorothy Gale, played by Retha Fowler, sings about a land she dreams of in “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.” UPPER RIGHT: Dorothy is frightened by the Wicked Witch of the West (Bessie Sargent), who wants revenge for her sister’s death. RIGHT: Susie Sorceress (Susan McCrary) rescues Dorothy and her companions by freezing the Jitterbuggers. (SLO ARLI RRR ST 20 Musical Band accompanies journey to Oz A 6-piece band, directed by Mr. Dickey Parman, accompanied this year’s musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” The musi- cal was presented on March 18 and 19. It was the story of Dorothy Gale’s (Retha Fowler) search for the Wizard of Oz, who can send her back to Kansas. She was accompanied by a Scarecrow (Brian Rice), who was looking for a brain, a Tin Woodman (Tom Kieffer), who wanted to have a heart, and a Cow- ardly Lion (Tom Clark), who was looking for courage. During their journey, they encountered such dangers as the Wicked Witch of the West (Bessie Sar- gent) and the Jitterbuggers. They finally find the Wizard (Jon Emmons) who was not the fearful person they expected and he granted their wishes. LEFT: Dorothy meets the inhabitants of Munch kinland in the land of Oz. They tell her she has destroyed the Wicked Witch of the East. BELOW: The Cowardly Lion (Tom Clark) de- scribes his forest life to Dorothy, the Tin Wood- man (Tom Kieffer), and the Scarecrow (Brian Rice). SS Musical 21 22 Relays ABOVE: Jeff Brown clears the last hurdle in front of Edinburg in low hurdle competition. TOP: Barbara Russell, escorted by Terry Gambrel and crowned by Frank Lahrman, was elected queen of the 1976 BCHS Invitational Relays. Mem- bers of the court were: Patti Sherrill, escorted by Tom Burton; Susan McCrary, escorted by Kamron Wright; and Cathy Owens, escorted by Jeff Blevins. RIGHT: Babs Hurley finished close behind Char- lestown’s runner in the 880 yard relay. This relay team set a new school record at 2:00.8. Members of the team included Babs, Diane Callahan, Penny Gilbert, and Shelly Benge. TOP RIGHT: Deanna Thompson follows through on her softball throw in relays competition. FAR RIGHT: Dexter Jones hands off to Tim War- ren in the mile relay, Brownstown finished first in this event. Charlestown wins boys’ title; Salem takes girls’ competition Charlestown broke a 6-year winning streak held by Brownstown by capturing the 1976 BCHS Invitational Relays title with a total of 62 points. They also set new records in the Freshman Mile relay (3:52.4) and the Varsity 440 relay (45.3). Brownstown placed second with a score of 52 points. Salem won the girls relays title for the second year in a row. They had a total score of 81%. Charlestown placed sec- ond with 35 points, and Brownstown came in third with 25. Relay records were set in the long jump (16’ 134”— Charlestown), 100 yard dash (12.3—Sa- lem), shot put (35’ 9”—Salem), 440 yard dash (65.1—Salerh), 880 medley relay (2:00.6—Salem), and the 440 yd. relay (53.6—Salem). Barbara Russell was crowned queen of the Invitational Relays by Frank Lah- rman. Patti Sherrill, Susan McCrary, and Cathy Owens were her court. Relays 23 “Old Boston” is setting for Bicentennial play Backdrops from a street in Boston to the “Old North Church” and John Han- cock’s house across the river highlighted the stage setting of “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere,” the Senior class play, presented November 14. As the play began, a high school girl (Cathy Conner) was reading Longfel- low’s poem and became so involved that Paul Revere appeared and began to explain the fallacies in the poem con- cerning the occurences of that famous night. Revere, played by Steve Bach- mann, involved the girl in the real story of his historic ride. Other characters por- trayed colonists involved in warning the countryside that the British were coming. Julie Hackman concluded the play with a dramatic reading of “| am Amer- ica.” According to Mrs. Doris Burcham, director, the reading was added to fur- ther enhance the impact of the Bi- centennial theme. ABOVE: While practicing for the Senior play, Brit- ish soldiers Faith Pottschmidt, Kim Wessel and Pam Holman tell Paul Revere (Steve Bachmann) to get off his horse. 24 Senior play RIGHT: As the narrator (Cathy Conner) reads from Longfellow’s poem, Bob Newman (Daryl Doty) hangs lanterns to warn of the British approach. TOP: Mrs. Burcham, director, tells Dave Gutting and Cathy Conner when Cathy should come onstage. Students become H.S. principals In Junior play When students, including his own children, became unhappy with the new principal’s tactics, in exaspiration, Mr. Dunhagen relinquished his duties to his son LeRoy and LeRoy’s strange friend, “Buzzy.” The plot thickened when the boys began to run the school and met with opposition from the schoolboard and even the students. The play, “The Worm Shall Squirm,” was presented on April 30 in the Walnut Street Gym. The main cast of twelve played roles of Mr. and Mrs. Dunhagen, their teen- agers, president of the schoolboard, neighbors, and other students. The play was directed by Mrs. Jane Parman, a teacher from the middle school. She was assisted by Ramona Roettger, student director. LEFT: After walking in a protest line against her brother LeRoy and his friend Buzzy, Rosemary Dunhagen cries because they named someone else homecoming queen. ABOVE: To help smooth matters between her husband and the school board, Mrs. Dunhagen in- vites Mr. McDonald over to discuss the situation. TOP: Mr. Dunhagen protests his daughter’s state- ments against his authority on the evening news program. Junior play 25 we VR epee S'Fon a) : ; Pz : : 4B ABOVE: Parents of juniors and seniors gave a skit which included throwing pies at each other. TOP RIGHT: Cards and playing tables were pro- vided at the after-prom for those wishing to play cards. Here, Ernie Kieffer contemplates his next play. RIGHT: 1976 Prom Court: Pam Mulberry, escorted by Jeff Younger; Patti Sherrill, escorted by Randy Delph; Debbie Blevins, escorted by Doug Brown; Queen Lana Crockett, escorted by Brian Clark; Robin Goss, escorted by Chuck Conrad; Debbie Fleetwood, escorted by Randy Fields; and Nancy Chadwell, escorted by Brad Lucas. 26 Prom Lana Crockett elected queen of “Old Fashion” prom An antique carriage, wall murals, and ceiling streamers decorated the 1976 Prom, “Just An Old Fashion Love Song.” Juniors, seniors and guests danced to “Zarkov” and strolled down “Driver Av- enue,” “Burcham Boulevard,” “Reynolds ° Road” and other streets in the garden. Lana Crockett was crowned queen by Brian Clark. “Happiness is ...” was the theme of the after-prom. This was carried out in painted backdrops, tiffany-style lamps, and paper animal centerpieces. “Pure Funk” played for dancers and door prizes were given during breaks. ”, LEFT: Prom-goers dance to the music of “Zarkov,” a band from Chicago. BELOW: “Pure Funk” provided music for the af- ter-prom. Prom 27 28 Academics | ES eT eT ABOVE: Bev Gaiter, David Martindale, and Marc Garrett. RIGHT: Debbie Blevins. a gn ae Se SE CE ee cus r | Where... «have we been? “ARE WE NOW? “ARE WE GOING ? ACADEMICS (ak’ a dem’ iks) In man’s quest for higher learning, a need for a well-balanced education was needed. Down through the ages, this has been accomplished by a wide and varied sys- tem of education. (See following pages) Homework ... assignments ... good grades and bad grades. Where have we been? Now is t he opportunity for progress ... for achievement. To vastly add to our knowledge and skills. Now is the time for action; through aspirations, labor and diligence. A challenge for the future at Central. Where do we go from here? Academics 29 Unexpected can become expected in science classes. 30 Science ) = ‘= “It turned green.” “It’s crawling out of the test tube!” “Ours didn’t do anything.” “Look at that thing foam.” “Watch out or it will blow up!” People in chemistry sometimes said those things and many others. Not only did they do chemistry experiments, but under the supervision of Mr. Snyder learned about the structure of elements. Advanced biology was offered this year for the first time. Students made culture dishes, and watched eggs hatch. People in physics worked with the laws of motion. Health students studied diseases and gained some knowledge of first aid in Mr. Schrink, Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Thompson’s classes. Biology classes under Mr. Schrink and Mr. Hinnefeld learned how to use a mi- croscope in class. Freshman science was taught by Mr. Schrink, Mr. Isaacs, and Mr. Snyder and was a one semester course required of all freshmen. GS ET FAR LEFT: After completing a chemistry experi- ment, Lois Reid and Karen Benter clean test tubes and beakers. LOWER LEFT: Lori VonDielingen and Ross Tabor sketch some of the different things they see in the microscope. LEFT: Mr. Schrink explains the function of the heart to Paula Wessel and Gil Speer. TOP LEFT: Arlene Turmail and Faith Pottschmidt put their fingers through a powder and into water as part of a physics experiment. TOP: In third period health class, Mr. Johnson ex- plains first aid procedures for a sprained ankle. Science 31 Senior English students keep journals of thoughts 1 ’ 7s ¢ : is ABOVE: Students in Mrs. Robertson’s second pe- riod lit class select books for one of their book re- ports, a requirement each six weeks. RIGHT: Bill Ball, playing the role of Nat Eaton, the ship captain’s son, tears up the confession the judge has tried to force the accused witch, Kit Ty- ler ( Esther Bachmann) to sign. Mrs. Ferguson’s ju- nior literature classes staged trials in conjunction with their reading of The Witch of Blackbird Pond and study of Puritanism. FAR RIGHT: Carol Flynn seems to be baffled by how to spell “resurrection,” as Brad Hurley, Fayetta Ramp, Sonia Singer, and Cathy Owens await their turn in a freshman spelling bee. FAR UPPER RIGHT: Placing themselves as if they are in a posed picture, Publications class members get in position to have other students decide if their “picture” should be drawn in a horizontal, square, or vertical shape. Left to right are Anna Marie Dickinson, Babs Hurley, Kay Reickers, Kim Haws, Reah Singer, Jackie Davers, and Sherry McKain. 32 English is Complying with the Indiana state edu- cational rule, Brownstown Central re- quired students to take three years of English. Also offered was senior English. Seniors kept a journal of events or thoughts of their daily lives. Junior stu- dents concentrated on research papers while sophomores and freshmen learned about language development and stud- ied the short story and other genres of literature. Publications was an elective that was offered to any student who was inter- ested in creative writing and doing work on the yearbook, newspaper, or literary magazine. Mrs. Robertson, who previously taught social studies joined the English department to teach sophomore English and literature. as {| NaS € - watt : ¢ ' aa bedi, 4 ts oe eo ‘4 a e« all oe i aut 1 py! | ID. appen dicit 3 ¥ : ¥ t Z ® J). cerebra bk hem an colds diaberes — SCOLOMa encepha Iti. liomyeb Fis iQ, English 33 “Quo modo vales hodie?” “Comote sientes?” If the questions above look like Greek to a person, then he is probably not in one of the language courses. They both say “How are you?”, the first in Latin and the second in Spanish. Learning to trans- late is one purpose of language classes, Spanish students listened to tapes, records, and filmstrips of Spanish gram- mar. Second year Spanish classes di- vided into groups to make up Spanish skits. Fairytales, quiz shows and news- casts comprised some of the skits. A person enrolled in Latin class and also a member of Latin club had the op- portunity to go to Butler University’s Latin Day. Some BCHS students dressed in Roman costumes and put on a play called The Unheard Roman Speaks. 34 Foreign Languages Latin students go on excursion to Butler University [a Be ESD FAR TOP LEFT: During Mrs. Moenich’s Spanish class, second year students listen to Spanish tapes of grammar. FAR LEFT: Kim Smith, a first year Spanish student, concentrates on a Spanish grammar tape during sixth period. MIDDLE LEFT: The Latin teacher, Mr. Kerns, fre- quently makes good use of the library for reading and research. TOP: Working on their Latin reports in the library are Reah Singer, Susan Horton, Tom Moyer, Cora Lind and Gwen Harvey, third year Latin students. LEFT: Second year Latin student, Tom Clark, gives a speech during the Latin play at Butler University. ES Foreign Languages 35 TOP: Mr. Martin, the new geography and history teacher, is holding discussion with his class. RIGHT: Giving the class their reports on t he Revo- lutionary War are Carol Jones, Steve Hackman, Kathy Sterling, Mark Norman, Brad Lucas, and Craig Collins in US History class. TOP RIGHT: In order to be able to vote in No- vember, David Carmichael signs himself up. BOTTOM RIGHT: In comfortable “homey” sur- roundings, Nancy Wehrkamp works on her psy- chology project. FAR LOWER RIGHT: Together in a group working on a world history report are Karen Hanner, Pam Thompson, and others. rs Sees ee se a ES 36 Social Studies Election ‘76, Current events, all in social studies Win with Ford. Reagan is Right. Smile with Jimmy Carter Udall is for U-all. Seniors who have signed up to date on the election year in government class, may have seen some of these campaign slogans and others in the papers. Big business, monetary policies, the depression of 1873, as well as other top- ics became subject to reports in US His- tory, strictly a junior course. Students in geography studied about the different customs of several nation and current events like the SALT talks. Some things that the economics stu- dents studied were the changing econ- omy and Wall Street. They presented a debate with Communism, Socialism, and Capitalism as their topics. Napolean, rivers, the Crusades, and the Magna Corte seemed to find their way onto the tests world history stu- dents took. Social Studies 37 Lines, circles, and logs invade math class “Help! | hate math! | just get so mixed up. All the numbers seem to run to- gether,’’ said one frustrated math student. : There are several people who feel this way about math. On the other hand, some students enjoy figuring out linear equations, working out logarithms, or doing proofs. At least one math course is required to graduate. A student can fill this require- ment with either general math or Al- gebra |. Other math courses offered in- cluded practical math, geometry, advanced algebra, and senior math. Students taking math courses used to rely solely on their brainpower to solve complicated math problems. Now stu- dents use such things as calculators, slide rules, T-squares, rulers, Compasses and protractors to help them with their daily math assignments. 38 Math nce catit ee IE OSE TT FAR LEFT: Jeff Caudill, a senior math student, fin- ishes off his assignments in his activity period class. CENTER LEFT: New this year, teaching general and practical math, Mr. Girt helps Carla Collins. LEFT: In first period geometry, Laura Spurgeon il- lustrates a property of skew lines to the class for Mr. Issacs. TOP: David Gutting, student math assistant, helps Terry Greathouse and Steve McCrary do algebra problems by logarithms. YEARS 200 ? = «Ff oa 1 47 Lae 976 pn May IT we rita FREEDOM melt ’ mene nn. REGGE MOABEBBER EK EE K4Re 2 Kame de ABOVE: Mr. Reynolds loads the ceramic projects into the kiln. RIGHT: Tim Long and Robert Ballman glaze their ceramic projects in art. TOP: Bicentennial posters, required projects for first year art students, were displayed in the cafe- teria toward the end of school. Junior art students help paint background paper for prom “You should never run out of things to do in art as long as we have paper and paint and pencils and clay and char- coal,” stated Mr. Reynolds, art instructor. Students learned many things including lettering and perspective. They also learned sketching, painting, and ceram- ics. In addition, second year students were taught to do silk screening and oil painting. In ceramics, students were required to make at least two sculptures, one of which had to be an animal. At the end of the year all students were required to create their own free-form sculpture. Some Junior art members helped with the prom by painting the background paper for the main scene and entrance. BC Band rates “Very Good” in first held Seymour Festival The only vocal group that is consid- ered an academic course is the fifth pe- riod choir. Analyzing American music and learning to read music were only two of the many activities of this group. They also studied and sang a variety of music from Bicentennial music ‘that didn’t make it,” to hits from a number of major musicals. The choir sang at Val- lonia and performed one of those songs, “America” by William Billings at contest. At the Christmas Program they sang a number of American popular Christmas songs including “Little Drummer Boy” and “All | Want for Christmas.” Four soloists and an octet sang at the contest and received high seconds. Soon after this the whole choir became set crew for the musical. This included mak- ing props, selling tickets, passing out programs, and working the lights. To- ward the end of the school year an in- school concert was given for members of the administration that were not busy and any others who were free to attend. The band met sixth period under the direction of Mr. Parman, the new direc- tor. The winter concert consisted mainly of Bicentennial music including ‘““Ameri- can Heritage Overture” and “The Blue and the Gray.” The Spring concert con- tained a variety of music and seven band members performed vocally during two of the selections. The band was given a “very good” rating by two college pro- fessors when they played at the Seymour Festival. The band had 29 entries in the district solo and ensemble contest, and four of these received firsts and ad- vanced to the state contest. TOP: The band warms up to play for the judges in the Seymour Festival. LEFT: Fifth period choir sings “Tenting Tonight” for Mrs. Burton, substitute teacher. ABOVE: Band members put their instruments away at the end of band class. Business classes; skills for everyday office work The business department at BCHS of- fered several courses in which students could learn about the business world. Students were offered courses in typ- ing, shorthand, and office practice to gain the skills needed in everyday office work. Typing students were taught the cor- rect techniques and posture. Shorthand students learned the symbols and ways to increase their speed. Students in of- fice practice worked with different office machines and learned the correct filing methods. The business department offered classes in business law, business English, bookkeeping, and business math to teach the students the vocabulary and accounting procedures of the business profession. ABOVE: Mrs. Wilma Scharbrough, a new business teacher, instructs her typing class in the proper way to type the day’s assignment. TOP RIGHT: Senior, Dana Osmon erases a typing error during her shorthand class. RIGHT: Junior, Chuck Conrad types with great concentration during typing class. 42 Business TOP: Juniors learn correct posture and techniques through long hours of typing practice. LEFT: Ed McMahon, sophomore, concentrates on his book during business math class. TOP RIGHT: Seniors, Lisa Taylor, Penny Ramp, and Peggy Lucas improve their shorthand skill through the use of a dictation machine in office practice class. Business 43 Family economics classes refinish old furniture The vocational classes at BC range from human development to family eco- nomics classes and from_ identifying weeds to painting farm tractors. The home ec. teachers, Mrs. Burcham and Mrs. Harrison, taught girls about the re- sponsibility of raising a family and own- ing a home. The agriculture department was headed by Mr. Stuckwisch and Mr. Myers. Students learned farm manage- ment techniques and improved crop production. Mr. Myers is also the supervisor of the ICE program, on the job training for stu- dents in their prospective jobs. iF Hi s2as8 ¥ i! i ! . =i Hy. HE i il i li wr it il i! HW i i i i! ih i it HH HER TAA i HH HE a! ft Hite “i TOP: Discussing “The Story of Sandy”, the true experience of a mentally retarded boy, are human development students Peg Henson, Pam Gay, Ka- ren Fish, and Jane Leonard. ABOVE: Removal of trees from the BCHS garden serves a dual purpose, the limbs were used for Christmas decorations by ICE students and space was provided for better trees. RIGHT: Kim To ppe and Teresa Owens refinish a chair during family economics class. CA RR RS SR Es mee 44 Vocational 45 ice cream lass. Vocational ing c hanics have an opportu- ’s car dur Cheryl Cockerham and Bev lors Joe VonDielingen watches Mr. Myers decorate the greenhouse for Thanksgiving. Chapman construct wastebaskets from cartons as a project for housing. LEFT: Boys in power mec nity to work on a friend BELOW: BOTTOM: Jun ia itil Ht Hy i Wat nina | RAH Hi i os i if tt HH I RA HH nn ut HHH : I i ! i 4 Students practice driving and try out social manners Learning the “correct” way top skills practiced by driver's ed. stud oo 46 Driver's Education k is one of many This year as in every year, the driver's education class, under the supervision of Mr. Duffy, drove to Louisville, Kentucky. The main purpose of the trip was to gain experience of driving in a large city, but students also got a chance to practice social manners as they dined at Kingfish, visited Churchill Downs, and toured various distilleries. During the regular school season the class met on Monday nights and three times a week in the summer. Students drove in areas from rural to small towns to large cities. Some of the skills taught in the class were how to park, how to overtake and pass a car, general information of car mechanics, and most of all, road safety. LEFT: Norma Carroll watches traffic violations as part of an assignment in Driver's Ed. For the first time since 1956 the pres- ence of a girl in boy’s shop slightly al- tered the class purpose, that of teaching boys things about industry. Bessie Sar- gent, senior, was enrolled in Mr. Duffy’s fourth period class to learn what women need to know about the home, such as putting in fuses and fixing home appliances. Mr. Duffy hopes that in the future he can have an entire class full of girls. Shop 9, 10, and advanced shop were offered. Some students also learned about printing techniques. Bessié Sargent, senior, work during shép class. = TOP: Demonstrating how to use the printing ma- chine are Sam Goodman and Tony Nehrt. LEFT: Replacing a bulletin board in the library are Ronnie Bohall and Mike Lemarr. (qe SS Industrial Arts 47 Co-education begins for physical ed. students Co-education was stressed in BCHS gym classes. Boys and girls played vol- leyball, kickball, and gymnastics to- gether. Although tradition was broken that boys stay on their side of the gym and girls stay on theirs, most students accepted the change. More emphasis was placed on leisure sports such as archery, tennis, tumbling, and working out on the universal gym as individuals rather than on team sports. “These kinds of activities help to de- velop the individual and they carry over the value for use after graduation,” said Mrs. Thompson, girls’ physical education teacher. ly “WNT ePiieene 4 Pate ree ti kat We wee he Sent emee Wen = ABOVE: Mrs. Thompson instructs Monica Myers on the method of shooting an arrow. ABOVE RIGHT: Advanced physical education girls unlock their baskets, containing their gym clothes, to prepare for class. CENTER RIGHT: The freshman girls in second pe- riod phys. ed class stand at attention as Mrs. Thompson takes roll. RIGHT: Advanced phys. ed boys work out on uni- versal gym as an individual activity. SS 48 Phys. Ed. eee Tr raaeeeeT) igs isseeoesessess saaeaeeaee? f 18 £8 iisteusssssssszecese: isesatestaeesagar pessarees ese eet teetpeeteeetettt Tee tats sg sere t bree a toe. 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BELOW: Advanced boys and girls play volleyball together as a co-educational activity. ze beREPesSeOene? S) Ate $4 res teereeret: peer aear eas $4594%87i 4 a s VELEEEHARDEERS eee oe +4 3 pesseeteeset ican tiie teed . -e : é eeeiarer ee ihe, Bkoot 7 Biter rei tisiadtt: 15:94: big +5$4 S46 ies LEEGELG FRED EY Se icaucecac cs eeeeetee Pascacagcee reer eeeererns : CRED 4A HbR AEG 4 HeR Ft tenaseh T seeeta lai tt aac ccat eet tae senneapeet i Sobot bie se i sri iteeseitt segg ti tteteteees ty te 4 erseses recone STERet eT _ : weevil , af a : 4 we we — - KBr, - A Phys. Ed. 49 Perspective 76 ABOVE: Marc Lahrman Where... ehave we been? “ARE WE NOW? “ARE WE GOING ! SPORTS (sports) beginning when men first used tools, hunting weapons, and skills in competition. Through the ages, sports have become more and more de- veloped, reaching many different forms, commonly known today. Tensions ... the sheer excitement of winning a game. Working now, for the future. Ecstatic with victory, dejected with defeat. Central athletes strive for the best, now. Where are we? With anx- ieties and frustrations. With pleasure and success. Where do we go from here? Braves finish best season ever; place second in conference Although competition has improved tremendously the varsity tennis team fin- ished with the best season that it has had. The Braves recorded twelve wins and two losses at the end of the season including a first time win over sectional foe Seymour. The team received a sec- ond place in the Mid-Southern Tennis. Row 1: T. Nehrt, J. Grissom, J. Younger, R. Parr, T. Wells. Row 2: Coach Don Burton, T. Long, conference. Coach Don Burton attributed their success to good athletics and hard work. “We had some very dedicated seniors who did their best to give the team great leadership.” Jeff Grissom was voted MVP. G. Warren, B. Robinson, B. Clark, T. Moyer. TOP RIGHT: Number one ranked Brad Robinson demonstrates his serving ability. RIGHT: Jeff Grissom follows through on his back- hand swing after returning a shot. BCHS BCHS BCHS BCHS BCHS BCHS BCHS BCHS Silver Creek Clarksville Floyd Central Corydon Jennings Co. Seymour Madison Scottsburg BCHS Charlestown BCHS Jeffersonville BCHS 61 N. Harrison BCHS Singles Tourney BCHS 33 14 Madison 2. N. Harrison 0 Corydon Conference BCHS 19 20 Clarksville W-12 L-2 OPNnouNe NU aN =HBHWwonnancn wo ay wel 52 Boys’ Tennis ne: Pir aie he ite ha es he En oiad gh eke a Le Pee Vegans Tene”. 7 7 ' 7 UPPER LEFT: Members of the girl’ i G I ris WI Nn | nvitational Tou mM ey, read or discuss teen of Re dei aa their turn to play. | Sterling wins conference title crnenseteisnetaate on “ene BCHS 7 0. Jeffersonville : ; ae . BCHS 7 0 Clarksville The girls tennis team downed Clarks-_ Invitational Singles Tourney, Seymour, BCHS 5 2 Floyd Central ville and Charleston but was defeated by Clarksville and Columbus East were de- inte d : sixtiee x a roviagence | Floyd Central to place second in the feated, losing the trophy to Brownstown. BCHSI 16a 1s aNew Albany | Mid-Southern Conference. Linda Sterling The girls tennis season started with BCHS 7 0 Madison won 3 matches to claim the singles title. practice in the morning at 6:45 for about nh 4 ane E. The team placed third in the sectional 3 weeks. There the girls ran and worked pce 7 9 Cin den and finished with a record of 9-4 in regu- on the weight machines. BCHS 3 4 New Albany lar season matches, including a first time Julie Fountain was voted MVP. BCHS 5 2 Seymour ; BCHS 3 4 Jennings Co. win over Seymour. At the Brownstown W-9 L-4 Girls’ Tennis. Row 1: L. Von Dielingern, P. L. Sterling, S. Robertson, J. Mitchell, J. Mulberry. Row 2; Coach Burton, P. Gatte, Fountain, K. Sweeney, A. Forgey. V. Skelton, M. Myers. Row 3; A. Dickinson, Girls’ Tennis 53 Season ends with 290 points; 3 make All-Conference squad The Braves hit a new high on the scoreboards totaling 290 points at the end of the season. Defense as well as of- fense played a key role in scoring points by intercepting passes. “This year went fast because we had fun. | think this is important since the players have to like what they are doing to do a good job,” commented Coach Larry Johnson. The Braves received careful consid- eration for representation on the All- Conference team. Three seniors were Football. Front row: T. Clark, mgr.; T. Nolting, T. Warren, R. Brown, E. McMahon, J. Brewer, K. Wright, T. Allman, C. Kidwell, J. McMahon, B. McCory, B. Hall, D. Warren, H. Thompson, mgr. Row 2: M. Oakes, T. Cockerhan, C. Conrad, J. Young, C. Thomas, B. Cummings, B. Sommers, G. Speer, T. Goss, B. Hurley, D. Wessel, R. Fowler, D. 54 Football awarded with positions on the All-Con- ference squad, Bruce Beickman, Richard Brewer, and Mervin Oakes. Six others re- ceived honorable mention. They were seniors, Dave Warren, Jim Brown, and Jeff Brown; junior, Jim Mann; and soph- omores, Barry Hall and David ‘Buster’ Cummings. Receiving awards were Jim Brown, MVP, leadership award; Jeff Brown, most improved back, most yardage; Bruce Beickman, most improved line- man; and Richard Brewer, most tackles. Jones, M. Lahrman, mgr. Row 3: Asst. Coach Steve Schrink, Asst. Coach Steve Barentine, S. Baker, D. DeBurger, J. Mann, R. Delph, K. Sterling, R. Bre- wer, B. Beickman, R. Tabor, M. Persinger, J. Brown, Asst. Coach Larry Hinkle, Coach Larry Johnson. assim TOP RIGHT: “Voice of the Braves,” Mr. Bob Per- singes, relays the plays to fans. UPPER LEFT: Mervin Oakes dodges a Corydon Eagle and then rushes down the field. UPPER RIGHT: Quarterback Clark Kidwell fakes a handoff to Mervin Oakes. BOTTOM LEFT: Subbing reserve members re- cover from a tackle against the Lions during the closing seconds of the Salem varsity game. Football 55 Lack of Frosh participation results in no Freshman team i TOP: Central fans cheer the Braves during a game in the Blevins’ Memorial Stadium. TOP RIGHT: Coach Johnson talks to the press box on the field phone as Cliff Thomas, sophomore, waits to enter the game. ABOVE: Senior Jim Brown punts the ball during a home game against Salem. RIGHT: Jeff Brown, Cliff Thomas, and Chuck Con- rad, take a break during a home football game. a et a ET 56 Football Mr. Girt coaches harriers; Sam Goodman selected MVP “Cross country is a lot of hard work and you have to try to improve each day or else the training that you did before doesn’t really help you,” stated junior Terry Wolka when asked about cross country. To train for cross country the BCHS Harriers ran six mi les daily over hills as well as flat courses. They trained by run- ning at the Hickory Hills Golf Course, the school track, and also the area around the school building. Mr. Ben Girt, who replaced Mr. Krebs, was the new cross country coach this year. Coach Girt said, “The season was successful even though the won-loss record didn’t show it. The boys had a good time and got in shape, so overall it was a good season.” Sophomore runner Sam Goodman was selected Most Valuable Runner by his fellow teammates. BCHS 50 Silver Creek 15 BCHS 479 North Harrison Invitational Floyd Central 46 BCHS 20 Charlestown 34 BCHS 38 Austin 19 BCHS 138 Dubois 34 BCHS 19 Medora 36 BCHS 12 Clarksville 9 BCHS 3 9 Seymour Invitational bain ; Columbus North 32 ? ae. a i ae BCHS 14 Bedford North Lawrence 9 (AES hy eee ng ae a i dali : BCHS 204 Conference Meet Floyd Central 2 BCHS 13 Medora 6 BCHS 613 Sectional Floyd Central 36 Meets involving more than teams named. WINS 2 LOSSES 10 TOP: BCHS Harriers line up at the starting line to begin a meet with Medora. LEFT: Cheerleader Jennifer Gaiter, senior, assists Coach Ben Girt by recording individual times dur- ing a home cross country meet. ABOVE: CROSS COUNTRY. front: T. Tabor, J. Stuckwisch, S. Goodman. Second Row: T. Wolka, S. Lynch, J. Wayman. Standing: R. Fields, R. Redicker. —EE Cross Country ABOVE: Before a match, freshman Hanna Craw- ford concentrates on improving her serve. Reserve Volleyball. Front Row: S. Gilbert, M. Clark, M. Spurlock, P. Gatte, P. Burcham, A. McCory, C. Lonsberry. Back Row: S. Reedy, mgr.; Crawford, Coach Terrye Tormoehlen. BC hosts volleyball sectional; Owls defeat Braves in last match Hosting the sectional created new in- terest in volleyball at BCHS this year. The Braves played three matches but were defeated by the Semour Owls in the final match of the sectional. They won the Jennings County Tourney for the second straight year and beat Floyd Central for the first time. “Skills have steadily improved along with the team’s record during the third year for volleyvall here,” commented soe ed � Coach Terrye Tormoehlen. ‘The girls have much work ahead to be com- petitive with schools in northern Indiana, but with hard work they could be successful.” The leadership award was presented to Penny Gilbert while Kim Sweeney re- ceived the most valuable player award. The team lost three starting seniors and the manager. S. Ballard, S. Robertson, J. Parr, A. Forgey, H. Varsity Volleyball. Front Row: B. Gaiter, co-capt.; Penny Gilbert, Kim Sweeney, co-capt.; Laura Spurgeon, Nancy McKinney, Susan McCrary, Julie Fountain. Back Row: Coach Tormoehlen, Barb Wheeler, Lois Reid, Lori VonDielingen, Mimi Manaugh, Cathy Sweeney, Mary Ann Hall, mgr. 58 Volleyball i Reserve Basketball. Front Row: Sandy Hall, mgr.; Lori VonDielingen, Cathy Sweeney, Elaine Parker, Sherry Gilbert, Patty Burcham, Pam Gatte. Row 2: Varsity girls “get it all together” to host first post-season sectional “They never really quit trying no mat- ter what they were up against,” said Coach Jan Wood. “We had a few prob- lems all year, but we finally got it all to- gether at the end of the season.” After a bad start, the varsity team returned to play some of their best games. Brownstown hosted the first girls post Coach Jan Wood, Cindy Waggoner, Sheryl Ballard, Rebecca Greathouse, Hannah Crawford, Jan Parr. Varsity Basketball. Front Row: Mary Ann Speer, Nancy Chadwell, Penny Gilbert, Julie Fountain, Kathy Hackman, Kim Sweeney, co-cap.; Row 2: tournament which they lost to Seymour. “I felt that we finally put it all together and played the best game of the year against Seymour even though we lost,” commented Coach Wood. Kim Sweeney was presented with the leadership award and Julie Fountain was voted most valuable player. Coac h Jan Wood, Debbie Fleetwood, mgr.; Linda Sterling, co-capt; Shelly Ault, Deanna Thompson. UPPER LEFT: Penny Gilbert jumps high to hook a shot around a tall guard from Salem. Girls’ Basketball 59 Terry Gambrel’s “Trojans” win intramural tourney, 66-55 The intramural championship tourney wrapped up the season with Terry Gambrel’s team, “Terry’s Trojans,” de- feating “Warren’s Wranglers” (Captain Tim Warren), by a score of 66-65. After the final game of the four-day tourney was a game played between the senior ABOVE: United as teammates in the final game, intramural captains Bruce Beickman, Mark Kid- well, and Richard Brewer wait to go into the ac- tion of the faculty vs. all-star game. ABOVE RIGHT: Tony Schryer jumps for ball dur- ing final game in tourney. RIGHT: Rob Hamblin attempts to break the tie to bring the Wranglers ahead. 60 Intramurals captains and the faculty members. The faculty downed the seniors by 21 points, with the final score being 80-59. Teams participating this year were the Trojans, Wranglers, Destroyers, Bombers, Long- shots, Marauders, Outlaws, Wild Men, and the Kave Men. Frosh down Corydon, Orleans for Springs Valley tourney title Hard work and team dedication proved beneficial to the freshman team. Coach Burton felt that ability to play to- gether helped them in reaching their potential. They won the Springs Valley tourney by defeating Orleans 65-64 in the first game with Randy Turmail leading with 20 points. In the second game the fresh- man made a comeback of ten points with four minutes left as they became more defensive and proved their offen- sive ability to win over Corydon 50-39, with Bo Sterling leading the scoring with 23 points. Jeff Wolff and Sterling led the team in rebounds while Brad Hurley was most improved player. Sterling was also the leading scorer. The A team ended their season with their record 7-6. Although Don Abner, Jim Buttorff, Jim McCory, and Jim Manuel led the B team, their efforts proved unsuccessful as they had a losing season, with a record of 0-4. Salem BCHS 32 45 Austin BCHS +H 40 Springs Valley BCHS 49 50 Columbus North BCHS at 40 Scottsburg BCHS 56 38 Orleans BCHS 50 39 Corydon BCHS 24 41 . Seymour BCHS 34 40 Seymour BCHS 41 49 Jennings Co. BCHS 49 43 Corydon BCHS 27 46 Bedford BCHS 48 34 Salem Varsity 7-6 Record ABOVE LEFT: Freshman basketball Front Row: Jeff Blevins, Jim McCory, Bo Sterling, Randy Turmail, Mark Tape. Row 2: Jeff Stuckwisch, Don Abner, George Jackson, Tom Cockerham, Jim Buttorii. Row 3: Coach Don Burton, Brad Hurley, James Manuel, Jeff Wolff, manager Mike McCory. TOP: Jeff Wolff goes up for a lay-up during the Seymour game. LEFT: Mr. Burton hands out participation certifi- cates to frosh basketball team members. | ES RE ES SS Freshmen Basketball 61 Attributing the success of the whole basketball program to defense and phi- losophy, Coach Steve Schrink com- mented, “I feel this years reserve team played up to their potential more than any team I’ve had. They were better conditioned than most of their oppo- nents.” The reserve team, which con- sisted entirely of sophomores, made up Reserve Basketball. Front Row: Coach Steve Schrink, T. Allman, C. Kidwell, B. Robison, G. Warren, A. Weber, R. Carr. Row 2: R. Mann, man- TOP RIGHT: Sophomore Barry Hall stretches up to put two through for the Braves. BOTTOM RIGHT: Junior varsity players position themselves to receive the tip. 58 29 Mitchell Ky 54 Corydon 61 59 W. Washington 60 56 Salem 41 43 Seymour 43 55 Scottsburg 39 73 N. Harrison Invitational Tourney BC 47 42 Eastern 58 Mitchell £ 44 40 41 56 53 39 46 41 40 34 42 Floyd Central Jennings Co. Silver Creek Orleans Brown Co. Austin Charlestown Clarksville Paoli Springs Valley Southwestern RESSSSESEEE W-12_ L-8 62 Reserve Basketball Hard work and determination of sophomores lead to JV success for their lack of height with hard work and determination. The junior varsity Braves finished the season with a 11-9 record. According to Coach Schrink the most outstanding game of the season was a 44-42 victory over Floyd Central. Craig Davis hit a 15- foot jump shot with one second on the board to sink a victory. ager; B. Hall, B. Sommers, A. Zike, C. Davis, T. oi] Wells, C. Thomas. . = . UPPER LEFT: Taking advantage of an open shot, Barry Hall scores for the Braves. BOTTOM: Clark Kidwell pauses briefly to con- centrate on shooting his free throw. BELOW: Tom Wells passes off to a teammate, bringing the ball closer to the basket. Reserve Basketball 63 Braves top successful season with Mid-Southern Conference crown. The 75-76 season was the most suc- cessful that the Braves have had in many years in terms of wins. The Braves not only won 16 of the 20 regular season games but also claimed the Mid-South- ern Conference-championship for the first time since 1968, when they tied with Corydon and Scottsburg. Coach Leonard Krebs contributed their success to hard work and an unself- ish attitude. “This was probably the most dedicated group I’ve coached. They — Varsity Basketball. Dave Warren, Mark Norman, Chuck Conrad, Buster Cummings, Ray Redicker, Coach Len Krebs, Richard Parr, Randy Fields, 64 Varsity Basketball came extremely close to getting the maximum of their potential in every game and practice,” commented Mr. Krebs. To go along with the outstanding sea- son, the Braves beat the Seymour Owls at the hundredth meeting of the long- standing rivals. Jim Brown hit the win- ning basket with just four seconds left on the clock, to beat the Owls by one point. Frank Lahrman, Carey Lambring, Jim Brown. Tony Long and Terry Gambrel; Mgrs. TOP RIGHT: Carey Lambring dribbles the ball while looking for help from a teammate. RIGHT: Jim Brown searches for an open team- mate before passing the ball into the court. Se AOE ABOVE: Both fans and players concentrate on the progress of a varsity game. FAR LEFT: Sophomore Richard Parr jumps over an Austin opponent to score two points. LEFT: Speeding past the Austin defense is senior guard Dave Warren. UPPER LEFT: As Richard Parr lines up his free throw, Ray Redicker and Jim Brown position for the rebound in case he misses the shot. Varsity Basketball 65 TOP: Varsity Braves finish their warm ups in the final minutes before the game starts. r RIGHT: Guard Jim Brown puts up two to help ig ring the Braves a victory over Austin. = _ es - Ping: ABOVE: Against the efforts of a block by a Valley sal — player, Mark Norman tries to score. 66 Varsity Basketball Braves drop first game to Austin; Jennings Co. snares sectional title After a successful season the Braves turned in a disappointing finish. An ex- pectant crowd turned out to see Brownstown drop their sectional game to the Austin Eagles. The Eagles man- aged to stay ahead during the first half then the Braves caught up and overtook their opponents by a few points. The rest of the game was downhill for Browns- town as the Eagles pulled ahead to a 15 pies, � “1 wr 2 AO SS SRO point victory. Austin was then defeated by sectional champions Jennings County who had previously downed the Seymour Owls by five points. To highlight the game sophomore Richard Parr kicked a field goal fifty feet above the gymnasium floor where it fi- nally lodged on a speaker system which was attached to the ceiling. eieer™e . ve ae a | UPPER LEFT: Junior Ray Redicker grabs a rebound under the opponents basket. BOTTOM LEFT: Carey Lambring tries to block the path of an Austin player. ABOVE: Coach Krebs confers with an official dur- ing a break in the game action. LEFT: Trying to score for the Braves, senior Dave Warren goes up for an easy layup. Sectional 67 Boys’ Track. Row 1; Coach Louden, T. Jones, R. Coach Hinkle, Coach Krebs, R. Tabor, J. Manuel, Fields, D. DeBurger, §. Goodman, T. Cockerham, _ D. Abner, B. Sterling, J. Brown, T. Goss, G. Speer, R. Hurt, B. Cummings, D. Brown, D. Jones, J.T. Warren, R. Delph. Young, B. Hurley, P. Owens, T. Tabor. Row 2; ABOVE: Senior pole vaulter Jim Wayman clears 12 feet 6 inches during a home meet. TOP RIGHT: Coming down the home stretch in front of the grandstand is Jeff Brown. LOWER RIGHT: Don Deburger receives the baton to finish the last leg of the racé. 68 Track Second place in Invitational Relays shows steady improvement The BCHS track team showed steady improvement through the length of the season. The team members met the first challenge of the year by filling the many vacancies left by graduated seniors and injured runners. The determination of the remaining boys brought the team a second place on the Brownstown In- vitational Relays. Discussing the season Jeff Young con- narcissist aten tributed his improvement to practice. “What helped me the most was the mile we had to run for warm-up and sprinting the 220.” Three school records were broken in track. Jim Brown set a new shot record at 49 ft. 7 in. and a new discus record at 128 ft. 8 in. A new pole vault record of 13 ft. 3 in. was set by Doug Brown. Tim Warren received the MVP award. Varsity Track BCHS 33 92 Bedford N.L. 34 Mitchell BCHS 28 130 Jeffersonville 57 Floyd C. 17_N. Harrison BCHS 59 68 Crothersville BCHS 42 85 Corydon BCHS 58 56 Salem 45 Paoli BCHS 46 71 Scottsburg BCHS 64 63 Springs Valley BCHS 45 58 Clarksville 56 Charlestown BCHS 29 98 Jennings Co. W-2 L-9 LEFT: Victories like this one in the mile relay helped the Braves place second in the Brownstown Invitational Relays. ABOVE: At the sound of the gun Jim Way- man takes off for the 440 yard dash. LEFT: Wrapped in jackets and “sweats” these track fans stand to see the end of the relay. EE ES Track 69 LE, ABOVE: Penny Gilbert, the last leg of the 440 relay, crosses the finish line. RIGHT: Julie Hackman trying to add more points to her team as she jumps the high jump 70 Girls Track Assistant coach brings new changes to ’76 girls track season A difference for this year’s track sea- son was the addition of assistant coach Miss Jan Wood, and Mrs. Alice Ault, stu- dent teacher under the supervision of coach Marsha Thompson. Records broken this year were the mile by Sherry Gilbert, and the 880 relay by Shelley Benge, Penny Gilbert, Babs Hurley, and Nancy McKinney. | E UPPER RIGHT: Girls Track. Row 1: J. Davers, mgr.; Coach Thompson, T. Scott, mgr.; M. Hall, mgr.; A. Ault, J. Wood, Asst. Coaches. Row 2: F. Pottschm- idt, K. Rieckers, P. Gilbert, S$. Hall, K. Hackman, K. Wessel, S. Koop, J. Goodman, S. Huber, J. The outstanding event of the season was the 440 relay team. Qualifiers for the sectional were Kay Rieckers and Sherry Gilbert. Commenting about this year’s team, coach Thompson said, “We learned a lot more this year from our losses than ever before. We tried to analyze why we lost and we stressed attitude a lot.” Stuckwisch. Row 3: S. Benge, P. Holman, D. Riggs, K. Cummings, C. Stahl, J. Hackman, N. McKinney, J. Parr, S. Huffman, R. Shoemaker, M. Clark, S. Gil- bert, D. Callahan, M. Speer, D. Sherrill, B. Hurley, D. Thompson, R. Roettger. Low scores bring about winning season for Central golfers For the first time in the 11 years of golf history at BCHS, the conference title was awarded to the Brownstown team. The golf team competed against ten other teams in this year’s conference. The Braves also placed fourth in the Corydon Invitational which consisted of 14 teams. “We had a lot of fun this season but we also had a lot of hard practices to go through with our work cut out for us,” commented one team member. Total strokes for this year’s season was 326, compared to second place Cory- don’s 338 total. Records broken were 146 for nine holes, 304 for eighteen holes. Gary Nich- ols also set a record for nine holes with 34. Mark Norman was named medalist with Brian Sommers and Cliff Thomas named to the All-Conference team. Varsity Golf BCHS 177 183 Clarksville 195 Austin BCHS 170 168 Salem 176 Scottsburg BCHS 344 342 Seymour BCHS 172 175 Austin BCHS 163 196 Charlestown BCHS 162 180 Paoli BCHS 171 195 Mitchell BCHS 158 185 Scottsburg BCHS 156 158 Corydon 212 Charlestown BCHS 339 334 Paoli 364 Mitchell BCHS 170 169 Corydon BCHS 166 181 Floyd Central 188 Salem BCHS 167 179 Silver Creek 215 Charlestown BCHS 153 156 Seymour BCHS 166 172 Scottsburg 191 Orleans BCHS 154 169 Austin Golf Team Row 1: M. Larhman, B. Sommers, T. Clark. Row 2: Coach Sommers, F. Larhman, G. W-21 L-4 Girls Track BCHS 50 55 Clarksville BCHS 43 62 Crothersville . BCHS 63 42 Austin BCHS 33% 49% Henryville 50 Scottsburg BCHS 49 56 Charlestown BCHS 53 52 Mitchell BCHS 25 $80 £Salem BCHS Invitational - BCHS 25 81% Salem 35 Charlestown 15% Paoli 8 Edinburg W-2 Lost-5 TOP RIGHT: Sophomore Brian Sommers, keeping a steady eye, chips onto the green. LEFT: Marc Larhman is pitching onto the fifth green during practice at Hickory Hills. With the help of a better diamond, new uniforms, a new scoreboard, and more fan interest, the varsity baseball team completed a successful season with a 14-8 record. Coach Steve Schrink also contributed the success of the team to seven returning lettermen and the leadership provided by five seniors. The most outstanding game of the Bit gate Reserve Baseball. Row 1: M. Hudson, T. Allman, A. Zike, T. Cockerham, J. McCory, J. Stuckwisch, S. Bachmann, K. Rucker, L. Wray, M. McKinney, Row A 2A 2 EE TEES TOP RIGHT: Robert Martin served as reserve coach in his first year at BCHS. RIGHT: Senior Carey Lambring positions for the first pitch of the Seymour game. 72 Baseball Improved hitting and pitching bring successful season to baseball season came early in the year when the Braves beat the Bedford Stonecutters; who placed in the final four teams of the state last year. One comment made about this sea- son was, “We've lost some close games, but we played good sound, fundamental baseball and deserved the victories we received.” 2; R. Nowland, D. Byarlay, B. McCory, A. Webber, B. Robison, J. Robison, T. Brewer, R. Pedigo, J. Bel- vins, Coach Martin. 4 oer BALL NNN seee | STRIKE OUT LEFT: Bruce Beickman tries to scoop up a ground throw before the opponent reaches home. BOTTOM LEFT: Varsity Coach Steve Schrink fol- lows the game from the dug-out. Varsity Baseball BCHS 3 2 Bedford BCHS 8 4 Silver Creek BCHS 8 1 Crothersville BCHS 13 12 Crothersville BCHS 6 4 Seymour BCHS bp) 4 Corydon BCHS 11 4 Austin BCHS 0 1 Floyd Central BCHS 3 4 Paoli BCHS 7% © West Washington BCHS 8 11 West Washington BCHS 8 9 Columbus East BCHS 6 4 Orleans BCHS 8 O Orleans BCHS 0 2 Clarksville BCHS 12.5 Charlestown BCHS 27 4 Medora BCHS 23 Springs Valley BCHS Sue? Salem BCHS 8 4 Scottsburg Southwestern Southwestern Varsity Baseball. Row 1: T. Allman, T. Brewer, B. Robinson. Row 3: Coach Schrink, T. Long, J. Robison, T. Wolka, C. Kidwell. Row 2: B. McCory, Brown, T. Gambrel, B. Beickman, M. Kidwell, C. R. Fields, T. Burton, M. McCory, J. Stuckwisch, J. Lambring, G. Tormoehlen. Baseball 73 Cheerleaders ET AES UPPER RIGHT: Varsity cheerleaders practice a build-up for greeting visiting fans. BELOW: The cheerleaders usually practice every Tuesday and Thursday after school. BOTTOM RIGHT: Both varsity and reserve cheer- leaders form the “Brave Pyramid.” Cheerleaders plan sign painting to boost sectional spirit competition To help boost spirit, cheerleaders Letter winners of the varsity squad sponsored a sign painting party the Sat- were senior Vallerie Nikirk and captains urday before the sectional. “Inside Out Jennifer Gaiter and Diane Sherrill. Other Day,” “Red and Black Day,” “Clash members of the squad were juniors Pam Day,” “Super Sneaker Day” and others Mullberry and Julia Stuckwisch. Reserve were planned by the varsity and reserve members were captain Pam Reid, ju- cheerleaders. This was part of spirit stick niors Lana Crockett, Gina Bowling, and competitions even though many stu- sophomore Karen Robertson. dents did not participate. TOP RIGHT: Reserve cheerleaders Pam Reid and Gina Bowling back the varsity Braves by cheering from the sidelines. ABOVE: Lana Crockett, a member of the reserve squad, leads the Braves in a chant. UPPER LEFT: The reserve cheerleaders lead the fans in “Said Red” during a timeout. BOTTOM LEFT: Freshmen cheerleaders Tammy Gray, Shannon Allman, and Abby Smith cheered at both the A and B freshman games. act Cheerleaders 75 CENTER: Jane Reedy : Julie Fountain FAR LEFT was J ORGANIZATIONS — A ee ehave we been? “ARE WE NOW? “ARE WE GOING ? ORGANIZATIONS (or ge ni za’ shens) One of man’ first attempts at socializing. First undertaken as a means for survival, has evolved into modern society as an opportunity for people to become in- volved, and to grasp new types of re- lated knowledge. 3 Where have the organizations at Cen- tral been? Active, nonactive? Now is the time for organizations at BCHS. To strive for service, for fun and enjoyment. Friendship, loyalty ...... unity. Work for now. Plan for the future. Progress, the perspective of organizations. To fulfill the goals. Where do we go from here? Row 1: L. Teulker, T. Nehrt, T. Nolting, G. Warren, J. Scott, L. Herndon, C. Waggoner, L. Spurgeon, B. Sommers, S. Toppe, D. Caudill, L. VonDielingen, R. Tabor, D. Callahan, S. Koop, G. Speer, T. Allman, T. Goss. Row 2: D. Bow- man, D. Wischmeier, B. Hall, B. Hurley, R. Brown, S. Gilbert, M. Clark, S. Wil- son, H. Crawford, B. McCory, M. Hudson, T. Clark, J. Mitchell, B. Flynn, W. Duncan, S.E. Waggoner, D. DeBurger, L. Sheldon, A. Wray. Row 3: C. Thomas, C. Davis, B. Ray, S. Prentice, T. Gray, §. Robertson, D. Fields, S. Al- Iman, T. Warren, M. Spurlock, S. Ballard, A. Smith, T. Nolan, T. McElfresh, C. Lonsberry, J. Goodman, A. Forgey, S. Huber, P. Gatte, M. Myers. Row 4: J. ai aereerasek ty hoy ABOVE: Discussing possible ideas for booster club are Julie Hackman, president and Mr. Krebs, sponsor. ABOVE RIGHT: Brownstown fans cheer for the Braves at a home football game. RIGHT: Booster Club members and other students yell at an optional pep session. SR SR a ED 78 Booster Club Hackman, C. Kidwell, P. Wessel, R. Shoemaker, K. Cummings, C. Owens, D. Haubry, B. Cheatham, D. Tormoehlen, B. Zike, J. Wood, V. Elmer, K. Peters, S. Huber, L. Goens, S. Ballard, S$. Reedy, R. Roettger, K. Benter. Row 5: M. East, R. Gorbett, T. Williams, A. Moore, P. Fish, C. Toppe, S. McCrary, L. Hess, A. Hackman, P. Burcham, A. McCory, M. Killey, A. Killey, M. Fish, M. McCory, R. Emmons, J. Blevins. Row 6: C. Fritz, $. Troxell, R. Kinworthy, T. Cockerham, T. Jones, R. Fowler, S. Baker, B. Robison, T. Wells, T. Tabor, J. Robison, A. Weber, J. Robison, C. Wever, D. Holman, M. Blackwell, M. Persinger. “Your Lady May Be Foxy,” Is new chant “Don't give me no words .. .,” “Down by the river,” “Your lady may be foxy and your man he may be cool ...” are new chants which booster club mem- bers learned during monthly activity pe- riod meetings. The 75-76 year was the first year for the booster council to be appointed by the officers, instead of being elected by the classes. Two students from each class were chosen to help cheerleaders decorate locker rooms, bake cookies, and boost team spirit. Row 1: Mr. Krebs, sponsor, B. Hurley, M. Koop, M. Oakes, M. Hurt, R. Bre- wer, K. Sweeney, M.A. Hall, J. Fountain, treas.; D. Blevins, v-pres.; J. Hack- man, pres.; M. Hackman, sec.; T. Owens, V. Donnell, C. Conner, B. Rice, J. Wayman, A. Turmail, P. Holman, K. Wessel, F. Pottschmidt, D. Jones, F. Lah- rman, P. Ramp. Row 2: J. Brown, C. Shoemaker, L. DeBurger, B. Gaiter, T. Scott, C.. Terkhorn, N. Ison, M. Weddell, C. Lind, B. Russell, M. Collins, M. Weddell, T. Hauer, J. Cockerham, M. Cotrim, P. Lucas, T. Kieffer, K. Toppe, C. Lambring, J. Brown, D.,Warren, B. Beickman, M. Kidwell. Row 3: B. Wheeler, J. Reedy, D. Gutting, D. Wessel, P. McPike, K. Rieckers, C. Stahl, C. Sweeney, T. Black, M. Cartwright, C. Temple, M. Wheeler, E. Parker, D. Fleetwood, K. Hackman, S. Hall, T. Sneed, S. Darlage, J. Harbaugh, H. McClara, I. Ireland, K. Greathouse. Row 4: J. Mann, B. Lucas, J. Lutes, J. Persinger, J. Wischmeier, K. Benter, T. Wessel, S. Shirley, P. McCory, R. Stuckwisch, J. Stout, R. Roettger, K. Sterling, D. Troxell, M. Wilson, S. Hall, S. Ault, J. Disque, L. Wayt, G. Otte, B. Hackman. Row 5: M. Manaugh, C. Riley, P. Fleetwood, P. Sherrill, D. Os- mon, J. Young, L. Sterling, M.A. Speer, P. Gilbert, N. Chadwell, D. Shoe- maker, T. Norman, H. Thompson, T. Long, M. Warner, J. Weesner, F. Beaty, D. Burcham, K. Hackman, R. Redi cker, J. Hackman, B. Hunsucker. Row 6: P. Thompson, D. Thompson, P. Gay, G. Harvey, P. Hackman, T. Gambrel, T. Long, N. McKinney, C. Harbaugh, A.M. Dickinson, C. Cockerham, M.A. Ar- thur, D. Neal, K. Smith, K. Haws, S. McCrary, M. Terrell, D. Taylor, R. Rie- ckers, G. Peters, S. Hackman. Row 7: D. Martindale, B. Clark, M. Persinger, T. Burton, D. Brown, R. Goss, T. Wolka, M. Norman, J. Younger, E. Dannis, T. Warren, P. Meahl, M. Thompson, J. VonDielinger, T. Roll, R. Root, J. McMahon, M. Lahrman, S. McKain, J. Davers. Booster Club 79 Girl athletes join ranks with lettermen “| think it’s good that girls are in Let- termen’s Club because they won their letters and worked hard and should be entitled to be in the club,” stated Babs Hurley, a senior letter winner. This was the first year that girls with varsity letters could participate in Lettermen’s Club. The club parked cars at home football and basketball games, bringing in the only revenue of the year. In early spring, members were al- lowed to get nylon jackets with their names on the back and the club’s name and emblem on the front. The sp onsor of the club was Mr. Larry Johnson. RIGHT: Barbara Wheeler, senior letterman, di- rects traffic at a home football game. LETTERMEN’S CLUB. ABOVE: Front Row: G. Nichols, M. Oakes, §. Goodman, T. Warren, P. Mulberry, D. Warren. Row 2: C. Conrad, K. Kid- well, J. McMahon, D. Wessel, D. Sherrill, J. Brown, F. Lahrman, D. Jones, M. Norman. Row 3: G. Tormoehlen, B. Sommers, M. Persinger, M. Hall, J. Young, B. Hurley, V. Nikirk, J. Stuckwisch, J. Gaiter, B. Gaiter, D. DeBurger, F. Pottschmidt, D. Brown. Row 4: B. Hall, C. Thomas, J. Mann, K. Sweeney, C. Shoemaker, J. Fountain, P. Gilbert, L. VonDielingen, A. Dickinson, J. Wayman, J. Grissom. Row 5: Mr. Johnson, spon- sor: T. Long, L. Reid, J. Mitchell, L. Sterling, J. Hackman, B. Wheeler, R. Delph, B. Beickman. Row 6: J. Younger, T. Wolka, B. Robison, B. Clark, C. Lambring, J. Brown, R. Brewer, K. Hackman, E. Parker, D. Thompson, B. Cummings, M. Lahrman. 80 Lettermen’s Club “Turnout good for GAA;” Awards given Kickball, softball, gymnastics, and vol- leyball were some of the activities of the girls participating in GAA. The club met on Monday nights in three shifts. Some of the girls worked for awards which were given in the spring at the banquet. The awards available were a pin for first year members, a letter for second, a charm for third, and a plaque for the seniors. “The turnout for GAA is really good,” stated Mrs. Marsha Thompson, sponsor, when asked about the number of mem- bers in the club. LEFT: Barb Flynn and Anita McCory collect money at the door of an after-game dance. GAA. ABOVE: Front Row: S. Benge, L. Herndon, C. Waggoner, S. Wilson, J. Scott, T. Miller, K. Pruitt, D. Caudill, R. Roett ger, K. Benter, D. Callahan, K. Robertson, S. Koop, L. VonDielingen, J. Mitchell, S. Toppe, L. Hess, P. Wessel. Row 2: C. Toppe, D. Pferrer, S$. Cotton, P. Bur- cham, M. Clark, K. Hall, M. Spurlock, T. Warren, S. Allman, D. Fields, J. Hayne, T. McElfresh, T. Nolan, S. Butler, S. Prentice, S. McCrary, L. Spurgeon. Row 3: B. Cheatham, C. Owens, S. Gilbert, S. Ballard, S. Reedy, S. Huber, L. Goen, V. Elmer, C. Wolka, V. Pollert, B. Flynn, R. Kinworthy, S. Troxell, T. Gray, S. Ballard, D. Haubry, A. Smith, R. Lubker, L. Blevins, D. Whitney. Row 4: M. Gay, J. Ray, W. Duncan, M. East, A. Forgey, S. Huber, S. Robertson, M. Myers, P. Gatte, R. Shoemaker, R. Greathouse, K. Brock, T. Miller, A. Hackman, A. McCory, K. Cummings, H. Crawford. BELOW: Front Row: L. Brittain, B. Hurley, D. Sherrill, M. Hall, C. Terkhorn, P. Lucas, sec.: J. Reedy, pres.; F. Pottschmidt, vice- pres.; J. Hackman, treas.; K. Wessel, M. Hackman, B. Russell, K. Sweeney, N. Ison, T. Scott, P. Holman, D. Osmon, S. Ault, Mrs. Thompson, sponsor. Row 2: S. Yonts, R. Fowler, C. Conner, M. Koop, A. Turmail, C. Shoemaker, P. Thompson, L. DeBurger, B. Wheeler, V. Nikirk, J. Gaiter, B. Gaiter, C. Lind, M. Weddell, T. Hauer, M. Weddell, S. McKain, E. Parker. Row 3: P. McPike, C. Sweeney, C. Stahl, P. Sherrill, M. Cartwright, T. Black, M. Wheeler, C. Temple, E. Bachmann, I. Ireland, C. Jones, D. Troxell, M. Wilson, K. Lutes, G. Bowling, D. Blevins, D. Riggs. Row 4: K. Benter, J. Wischmeier, A. Dickinson, J. Harbaugh, J. McCory, J. Lutes, D. Thompson, P. McCory, R. Stuckwisch, R. Roettger, K. Sterling, C. Cockerham, H. McClara, P. Henson, M. Warner, S. Shirley, P. Gay, K. Smith. Row 5: L. Sterling, N. Chadwell, J. Fountain, P. Gilbert, T. Wessel, T. Sneed, S. Darlage, P. Mulbery, L. Crockett, N. McKinney, C. Harbaugh, J. Stuckwisch, R. Goss, P. Reid, J. Persinger, K. : Hackman, K. Reickers, C. Hall, D. Fleetwood. F Central FFA wins three national awards This year the Brownstown chapter of FFA became the first chapter in Indiana to ever win all three national awards given by the national FFA Organization in one year. The chapter received a gold ranking in the “National Chapter Award Program” and the “Building Our Ameri- can Communities Project.” They also re- ceived a silver emblem safety award. Among the projects that have helped make the Brownstown FFA one of the top chapters in the nation were the “Young McDonald’s Farm” at the Jack- son County Fairgrounds, the marking of bicycle trails for the community, and an extensive fire prevention program with the elementary school children. Members participated in an FFA Cara- van in April and members drove their tractors to and from school to attract at- tention to the upcoming annual agricul- ture banquet which was held in April. Awards were given for outstanding ac- complishments and Lori VonDielingen was chosen as FFA sweetheart. Vw ABOVE: Mr. Stuckwish, presents the senior points award to Greg Tormoehlen. MIDDLE RIGHT: FFA members receive the Hoo- sier Farmer Award, a $25 savings bond, a gift from the People’s Bank. RIGHT: The FFA caravan draws attention as mem- bers drive their tractors to and from school. ROW 1: Robert Myers, advisor, David Bowman, Ron Rieckers, reporter, Mimi Manaugh, secretary, Greg Tormoehlen, president, Debbie Blevins, chapter sweetheart, Parke Hackman, treasurer, Steve Hackman, sentinel, Jeff Hackman, Lonn Stuckwish, advisor. ROW 2: Steve Mann, Ed Dannis, Lester Teulker, Sue Ellen Waggoner, Deanna Thompson, Cindy Waggoner, Leland Wayd, Greg Tormoehlen, David Brock, Marc Larhman. ROW 3: Barry Hall, Rick Brown, Dale Shoemaker, Tim Norman, Dennis Taylor, Ray Redi- cker, Roger Mann, Kevin Hackman, Denny Burcham, Jim Disque, Joe VonDielingen. ROW 4: Rick Mea- dors, Rick Nowland, Kevin Rucker, Jackie Hayes, Donnie Mikels, Danny Brock, Mark Singer, Jeff Rob- ison, Bill Taylor, Jerry Swark, Kent Pruitt. ROW 5: Tracy Feilds, Greg Patton, Steve Lynch, Jim Robison, Tim Brittain, Roger Teulker, Jeff Wolff, Don Byarlay, Glenn Peters, Mark Tape, Brad Hackman, Bill Hun- sucker, Jeff Fisher. COOPERA’ ‘OLARSHIP, Outside speakers highlight FHA meetings At monthly meetings, along with games and films, the members of the Fu- ture Homemakers of America learned how to do things from making plaques from old boards to the latest things in fashion. Guest speakers also highlighted the meetings. New members were initiated into the club early in the year. The business was overseen by President, Mary Ann Hall who said that FHA made her year more enjoyable. UPPER LEFT: Freshmen, Debbie Tormoehlen and Becky Cheatham, undergo the initiation to be- come new FHA members. ROW 1: Leota Conrad, Cora Lind, Vallerie Nikirk, Dana Osmon, Mary Arthur, secretary, Joyce Stout, vice president, Bev Chapman, treasurer, Mary Ann Hall, president, Elaine Parker, parliamentarian, Debbie Fleetwood, Kathy Hackman, Pam Thomp- son. ROW 2: Kim Pruitt, Jackie Scott, Kathy Hall, Margie Clark, Deb Allman, Rita Stuckwisch, Missi Wheeler, Sue Tormoehlen, Sonia Singer, Keela Henson, Carol Jones, Barbara Davers, Mrs. Harri- son, sponsor. ROW 3: Tammy Wessel, Debbie Neal, Christina Warner, Ruth Roettger, Kay Benter, Norma Carroll, Brenda Bollman, Julie Wright, Sara Koop, Janet Persinger, Linda Moore, Paula Hattabaugh, Tammy Bloom, Elana Cocker- ham, Victor Bequeret, Debbie Tormoehlen, Becky Cheatham, Shelly Davers. HOMEMA os KER Gs WS AMERICA Bit ; a} i 4% VRee at. ise rite enh HME py aah LEFT: Carolyn Gordon, Jackson County Home demonstration administer, talks about fashion during an FHA meeting. Club views filmstrip “Just a Secretary” During the second semester Com- mercial Club took a field trip to local of- fices. Junior and senior girls viewed film- strips at their regular meetings and talked about various secretarial jobs. In order to be a member of Com- mercial Club, each person must take two business courses their junior year or one their senior year. Commercial Club. Row 1: Mrs. McCrary, sponsor; B. Russell, pres.; P. Lucas, treas.; B. Hurley, v-pres.; J. Gaiter, sec.; J. Davers, rep. Row 2: S. Hall, M. Wilson, B. Nowland, C. Stahl, K. Greathouse, C. Terkhorn, P. Fleetwood, V. Nikirk, R. Goss, N. Ison. Row 3: K. Lutes, K. Rieckers, M. Warner, S. Shirley, P. Sherrill, M. Cotrim, A. Dickinson, N. McKinney. BELOW: New Commercial Club members are wheelbarrowed down the hall at the initiation. 84 Commercial Club LEFT: Kim Sweeney, FTA member, helps with an eighth grade phys. ed. class. BELOW: President Bev Gaiter talks to Mr. Lubker, sponsor, before an FTA meeting. ym FTA sets a new record membership Dr. Burton was guest speaker at an FTA meeting and spoke about what su- perintendents look for when hiring a teacher. Another meeting featured a film entitled “Learning to Teach.” A Field trip to I.U. was taken in the spring as a means of exploring educa- tional possibilities. For the first time in the history of FTA the membership exceeded fifty. FTA. Row 1: B. Gaiter, pres.; C. Sweeney, v-pres.,; J. Harbaugh, treas.; P. Holman, D. Osmon, B. Rus- sell, T. Matlock. Row 2: R. Roettger, J. Stout, E. Parker, D. Fleetwood, K. Hackman, M. Collins, D. Riggs. Row 3: L. Crockett, C. Harbaugh, K. Ster- ling, H. McClara, T. Wessel, T. Stout, S. Darlage, P. Mulberry. Row 4: L. DeBurger, B. Hurley, G. Har- vey, S. Horton, J. McCroy, M. Warner, P. McCory, C. Lind, S. McKain. Row 5: K. Sweeney, J. Stuckwisch, P. Gay, D. Thompson. Row 6: M. Oakes, F. Lahrman, D. Jones, G. Bowling, D. Ble- vins, C. Conner, T. Scott, N. Chadwell, M. Speer, T. Burton. Row 7: M. Kidwell, R. Fowler, sec. Row 8: G. Nichols, L. Reid, J. Hackman, L. Sterling, S. McCrary, D. Brown. Row 9: M. Norman, J. Brown, N. Ison, V. Nikirk, D. Sherrill, C. Terkhorn. FIA 85 Students take eight day | Mexico trip The ’75-76 school year was used as a planning time for a group of ten students and three adults to plan a trip to Mexico. The group flew to Mexico on June 7 and stayed eight days. This was not the first trip but was the first time a group travel- led by plane. The main money making project was a taco stand at the Watermelon Festival and singing, viewing filmstrips and con- ducting the fall initiation were a few of the highlights of the year. Spanish Club. Front row: M. McCory, B. Rice, B. Robison, J. Persinger, C. Riley, rec. leader; P. Reid, vice-pres.; L. Hess, sec.; M. Cartwright, pres.; B. Sommers, treas.; S. McCrary, song leader; D. Caudill, scrapbook; A. Smith, sgt. at arms; S. Bal- lard, sgt. at arms; R. Turmail, J. Manuel, Mrs. Moenich, sponsor. ROW 2: M. Hudson, T. Nolan, J. Hayne, T. McElfresh, M. Garrett, L. Taylor, P. Holman, K. Toppe, C. Barnett, S. Benge, M. Chowning, L. Herndon, P. Fish, A. Moore, K. Rob- ertson, D. Callahan. ROW 3: M. Fish, T. Warren, B. McCory, M. Spurlock, R. Lubker, P. Henson, A. McCory, D. Waggoner, K. Bowling, D. Byarlay, C. Bloom, V. Elmer, R. Kinworthy, M. Weddell, S. Hall, M. Weddell. ROW 4: M. Blackwell, J. Roch- ner, T. Nolting, T. Wells, R. Shoemaker, M. Myers, P. Gatte, J. Mitchell, S. Ballard, L. VonDielingen, D. Martindale, D. Haubry, T. Gray, R. Greathouse, P. McCory, T. Sneed. TOP: During the monthly meeting, Spanish club members sing Christmas carols. ABOVE: Officers and guests enjoy the Spanish dinner at the May banquet. 86 Spanish Club Latin Club. Front row: B. Cummings, sgt. at arms; S. Huber, recording sec.; R. Fowler, vice-pres.; S. Reedy, pres.; K. Wright, treas.; R. Parr, sgt. at arms; S. Prentice, corresponding sec. ROW 2: L. Reid, K. Wessel, R. Roettger, K. Sterling, F. Pottschmidt, A. Turmail, D. Blevins, G. Bowling, C. Harbaugh, M. Koop, M. Hackman. ROW 3: K. Shelton, M. Goss, K. Waskom, S. Allman, D. Fields, K. Cummings, P. Burcham, J. Wood, B. Zike, C. Fritz, H. McClara, R. Singer. Row 4: P. McPike, S. Horton, G. Harvey, M. Collins, C. Lind, V. Pollert, R. Singer. ROW 4: P. McPike, S. Horton, G. Harvey, M. Collins, C. Lind, V. Pollert, K. Moyer, G. Rodenberger, T. Moyer, B. Trueblood, E. Kieffer, J. Emmons, C. Deitz. ROW 5: Mr. Kerns, sponsor; R. Tabor, T. Clark, D. Robertson, R. Redicker, M. Persinger, P. Gilbert, J. Fountain, L Sterling, T. Jones, C. Davis, L. Spurgeon, S. Toppe, K. Benter. ROW 6: M. Persinger, J. Blevins, J. Stuckwisch, R. Emmons, L. Goen, S. Huber, A. Forgey, S. Robertson, H. Crawford, L. Blevins, R. Carr, C. Miranda, T. Tabor, J. Stuckwisch, J. Lutes, S. Darlage, J. Wischmeier, J. Harbaugh. MM Weyvayas SEERA 4 a BC Latin club discontinues JCL membership The Brownstown Central Latin club broke its affiliation with the Junior Classi- cal League. Mr. Kerns, sponsor, stated, “What we got for our dues wasn’t worth the money that we spent.” Nine first, second, and third year Latin students presented a play “Sermo Coti- dianus: The Unheard Roman Speaks” at the Classical Conference at Butler Uni- versity, March 9. ABOVE: Tom Clark, Drew Robertson, Tom Moyer, and Junice Wood practice their play “Sermo Coti- dianus: The Unheard Roman Speaks,” which they performed at Butler University. LEFT: As one of the procedures, Tom Clark presents Hannah Crawford to the club officers so she can be initiated into the club. Latin Club 87 Girls Choir. Front row: Lois Reid, Cathy Conner, Marcia Hackman, Shelly Ault. Row 2: Sara Koop, Pam Gatte, Karen Robertson, Abby Smith. Row 3: Kay Cummings, Debbie Fields, Sherry McKain, Tina Warren. Row 4: Sherri Shirley, Sarah Reedy, Monika Myers. Row 5: Sandra Huber, Susan Robertson. Advanced Choir. Front row: Barb Flynn, Julie Fountain, Pam McPike, Julia Stuckwisch. Row 2: Brian Clark, Ross Tabor, Tom Kieffer, Brian Rice, Jon Rochner. Swing Choir. Front row: Lori VonDielingen, David Martindale, Rob Fowler, Carol Shoemaker, Doug Holman, Drew Robertson, Tom Clark, Joyce Per- singer, Rick Brown, Pam Reid, Jill Lutes, Andy We- ber, Kim Wessel. Row 2: Jon Rochner, Randy Em- mons, Mary Koop, Shelly Huber, Jeanne Mitchell. Row 3: Gene Rodenberger, Jon Emmons, Anna Dickinson. 88 Choirs Choir groups perform for local meetings The Lutheran Church presented the advanced choir with medals to be worn with the group’s attire. Swing choir made many appearances at local business meetings and along with girls choir, advanced choir, and ac- tivity period choir, presented the Christ- mas Concert in December. Many members of the Choral depart- ment attended vocal contest at Clarks- ville in January, where they earned 29 “second” and 2 “first” ratings. Choir. Front row: V. Nikirk, B. Gaiter, M. Hall, D. Sherrill, T. Scott, C. Terkhorn, S. Ault, M. Hack- man, C. Shoemaker, A. Turmail, B. Russell, T. Mat- lock, F. Pottschmidt, K. Wessel. Row 2: J. Gaiter, P. Thompson, M. Koop, C. Conner, J. Hackman, J. Reedy, P. Lucas, M. Collins, D. Osmon, J. Brown, M. Weddell, T. Hauer, S. Hall, C. Lind. Row 3: J. Davers, N. Ison, B. Hurley, L. DeBurger, B. Rice, J. McCory, T. Black, M. Cartwright, E. Parker, D. Fleetwood, K. Hackman, M. Wheeler, C. Temple, R. Roettger, M. Weddell. Row 4: P. Reid, J. Per- singer, J. Stuckwisch, C. Harbaugh, D. Martindale, B. Clark, M. Norman, L. Crockett, B. Lucas, D. Brown, K. Haws, S.. MeCrary, T. Sneed, H. McClara, S. Darlage. Row 5: J. Fountain, S. McKain, P. McPike, L. Reid, G. Harvey, J. Emmons, E. Kieffer, J. Harbaugh, A. Dickinson, G. Bowling, D. Blevins, C. Cockerham, J. Lutes, K. Sterling, S. Shirley. Choir. Front row: Mrs. Persinger, director, J. Mitchell, S. Reedy, L. Goen, T. Nolting, D. Caudill, C. Kidwell, C. Thomas, B. Hall, R. Brown, T. Wells, L. Spurgeon, B. Sommers. Row 2: B. Flynn, S. Tro- xell, R. Kinworthy, D. Nichols, B. McCory, M. Hudson, T. Clark, S. Koop, L. Sheldon, C. Warner, T. Nehrt, T. Gray. Row 3: S. Benge, K. Robertson, S. Toppe, L. Hess, D. Callahan, J. Rochner, R. Fow- ler, G. Speer, A. Weber, D. Robertson, P. Fish, A. Moore. Row 4: D. Holman, R. Emmons, J. Roden- berger, C. Deitz, B. Francis, S. Butler, K. Moyer, V. Pollert, S. Tormoehlen, K. Cummings, J. Blevins, L. Blevins, S. Huffman. Choirs 89 y Ole 4 cd a LE , : . 0%) ¢ ij - , or Pr nger4 m Wessel athy © Aer. Band. Front Row: E. Kieffer, S. Huber, A. Forgey, D. Osmon, B. Cheatham, B. Hall, S. Prentice, M. Myers, J. Lutes, P. Lucas. Row 2: J. Wayman, C. Riley, H. McClara, L. Hess, M. Hurt, R. Fowler, L. Sterling, P. Gilbert, P. Gatte, R. Shoemaker, S. Ballard, K. Carmi- ; chael, D. Whitney, S. Darlage. Row 3: L. VonDieli- ngen, N. McKinney, L. Spurgeon, S. Ballard, C. Mi- randa, S. Huber, H. Crawford, T. Clark, $. McCrary, T. Gray, P. Reid, S. Robertson, D. Tormoehlen, J. Von- : Dielingen, G. Speer, D. Sherrill, T. Kieffer, J. Emmons, s, R. Tabor, J. Manuel, M. Davidson, J. Rodenberger, R. ¥ Hurt, C. Deitz, C. Flynn, J. Mitchell, £. Parker, T. | Scott. Row 4: D. Robertson, B. Clark, B. Flynn, J. | Reedy, J. Fountain, J. Hayne, M. Blackwell, D. Martin- dale, J. Rochner, M. East, §. Bachmann, D. Nichols, M. Lahrman, C. Owens, B. Sommers, T. Gray, E. Bach- mann, R. Goss, J. Persinger, L. Blevins, S. Reedy. New director, methods revise BC band There were many new additions to the BCHS band this year, starting with the new director, Mr. Parman. Marching was increased during the football season, and the band competed in the judged Persimmon Festival at Mitchell and placed second. Shirts were purchased by members to wear at home basketball games, and one of the biggest additions was the new pom pom girls. A challenge system was introduced so members could move to a higher posi- tion according to their playing abilities. Multipitch drums and a bass guitar were also added to the percussion department. TOP FAR LEFT: The band plays and performs at half-time of a football game. FAR LEFT: Entertainment at a basketball game is provided by the band and the new pom pom girls. They perform between games, and at half-time of the varsity game. ABOVE: Tammy Scott, Dana Osmon, and Carla Riley were the majorettes this year. After game dances open to visitors The rule about visitors not being al- lowed at after game dances was changed on a probationary basis this year. The council held the second annual bike-a-thon. The funds raised this year went to the James T. Blevins Memorial fund. After the bike-a-thon a faculty-stu- dent softball game was held. Reed Ya- don, from WAKY radio was the master of ceremonies for the day. A concert ended the day with the music provided by “The Boys”. ABOVE: Brian Rice, student council president, leads the student body in the pledge of allegiance to the flag before a convocation. UPPER RIGHT: Performing at a convocation are the ISU Singing Sycamores. RIGHT: Student Council. FRONT ROW: D. Carmi- chael, Mr. Rose, sponsor, T. Kieffer, Vice-pres.; T. Matlock, Treas.; B. Rice, Pres.; J. Hackman, Sec.; R. Emmons, P. Wessel. ROW 2: D. Brown, D. Jones, D. Blevins, D. bields, M. Speer, P. Morris. ROW 3: R. Brown, T. Clark, E. Kieffer, N. Chadwell, C. Waggoner, S. Reedy, T. Gray, G. Humphrey. 92 Student Council ABOVE: Hi-Y. Front Row: Mr. Kerns, sponsor, M, Oakes, M. Hurt, L. Wayt, N. Warner, J. Wayman, T. Long, treas. G. Nichols, reporter, R. Brewer, sergeant of arms, D. Wessel, chaplain, D. Jones, pres. J. Brown, vice-pres., B. Beick- man, Seargeant of arms, F. Beaty, P. Hackman, D. Doty, F. Lahrman, D. War- ren, M. Kidwell, T. Kieffer. ROW 2: R. Delph, M. Terrell, D. Brown, M. Nor- man, J. Emmons, B. Clatk, R. Redicker, T. Wolka, B. Ray. S. McCrary, J. Brown, C. Thomas, B. Hall, T. Warren, M. Thompson, J. VonDielingen, B. Rice, M. Lahrman. ROW 3: D. Hamilton, B. Ball, T. Clark, R. Carr, R. Tabor, R. Fowler, B. Cummings, R. Parr, B. Robison, T. Moyer, B. Trueblood, E. Kieffer, R. Brown, S. Baker, B. Sterling, T. Nolting, E. McMahon, J. Weesner. ROW 4: G. Mr. Kerns assumes new sponsorship The Hi-Y club was under a new spon- sor, Mr. Lester Kerns, after the retirement of Mr. Furr. The club sponsored a spring dance in April. The theme of the evening was “Nights on Broadway”, and the music was provided by “Axe”. The club met once a month to discuss business and plan the dance. LEFT: Lana Crockett and Pam Reid bump to the music of “Axe” at the Hi-Y dance. Otte, J. Disque, J. Robison, D. DeBurger, M. McKinney, R. Hurt, A. Zike, B. Sommers, G. Speer, M. Fish, T. Allman, M. Hudson, D. Nichols, T. Nehrt, S. Goodman, D. Robertson, T. Goss, D. Bowman. ROW 5: S. Hackman, J. Hack- man, B. Hurley, R. Emmons, J. Blevins, J. Rochner, T. Jones, T. Long, T. Gray, R. Rieckers, J. Younger, C. Collins, M. Garrett, T. Norman, D. Taylor, M. Per- singer, J. Mann, D. Martindale. ROW 6: G. Tormoehlen, L. Tuelker, J. Hack- man, B. Hackman, B. Ferguson, B. Lucas, C. Kidwell, C. Davis, T. Wells, G. Warren, J. Young, J. McMahon, D. Wischmeier, M. Tape, S. Mann, M. Per- singer, J. Manuel, K. Freese. Hi-Y 93 Debate team is possible in near future Most honor society activities took place during the second semester. The club sponsored such money-making projects as a car wash in the spring, and also joined in the Hi-Q competitions on WAVE-TV for the third consecutive year. Club sponsor, Mr. John Stuckwisch, also discussed the possibility of organizing a debate team. r ABOVE: NHS. Front Row: G. Tormoehlen, R. Roettger, J. Fountain, P. Mulberry, C. Harbaugh, J. Davers, B. Clark, S. Hackman. Row 2: J. Stuckwisch, sponsor; J. Wischmeier, treas.; S. Ault, pres.; F. Pottschmidt, v-pres.; J. Hackman, sec.; T. Moyer, J. Emmons. Row 3: J. Reedy, C. Conner, R. Rieckers, G. Bowling, C. Shoemaker, L. Taylor, P. Lucas, D. Blevins, K. Sterling, G. Harvey, S. Horton. Row 4: E. Kieffer, R. Redi- — cker, L. Reid, M. Manaugh, L. Sterling, P. Hackman, T. Kieffer, J. Caudill, B. Rice, W. Persinger, F. Lahrman. fest ) AES és + — hati. = y : LOWER RIGHT: Tom Kieffer, Carol Shoemaker, and Mimi Manaugh meet activity period to make plans for the NHS fieldtrip. ABOVE: Jackie Davers and Lisa Taylor check their class rank with Mrs. Starr. Coat check provides money for senior pins All but two of the basketball coat checks this year were handled by the BCHS Science Club. Profits were used to purchase pins for the senior members. Speakers invited to the monthly meet- ings included Dr. Robert Brown, who talked about veterinary medicine, and Chief of Police Russell Martin, who gave a brief presentation on crime. Membership was open to juniors and seniors who had taken at least two years of science. Mr. Lynn Hinnefeld was the sponsor. “ABOVE: Science Club. Front Row: L. Hinnefeld, sponsor; A. Turmail, treas.; F. Pottschmidt, pres.; J. Wayman, reporter; C. Conner, sec.; J. Caudill, v-pres. Row 2: E. Kieffer, S. McKain, S. Ault, G. Bowl- ing, K. Benter, D. Blevins, L. Reid, D. Sherrill. Row 3: T. Kieffer, J. Hackman, G. Harvey, S. Horton, P. McPike, C. Shoemaker, M. Koop, M. Hackman, R. Roettger, K. Sterling, B. Clark. Row 4: J. Emmons, D. Martindale, N. Warner, S. Darlage, J. Wischmeier, T. Scott, B. Gaiter, S. Yonts, P. Sherrill, R. Goss, C. Harbaugh, F. Lahrman, J. Brown. Row 5: M. Kidwell, M. Persinger, T. Burton, S. McCrary, T. Wolka, N. Chadwell, J. Fountain, P. Gilbert, M.A. Speers, L. Sterling, J. Harbaugh, L. Crockett, D. Jones, D. Carmichael, R. Redicker. .o TOP: Patti Sherrill, science club member, calls a PR prospective speaker. be LEFT: Mike Persinger, junior, arranges extra chairs for the science club meeting. Science Club 95 Gutting’s “Knights” win chess tournament Ability to play chess was no drawback for a person wanting to join Chess Club; members who didn’t know how to play were taught. : Terry Gambrel Club members were grouped into trate on the né leagues, which consisted of seven mem- bers each. The leagues played against each other throughout the year and a winning league was determined by num- ber of points. An open tourney was to be held in spring, but was canceled due to lack of participation. TE An eR Te | Ys 5 ! s a E, s MIME} ase Ne wy of | Chess Club. Front Row: David Gutting, pres., Terry Gambrel, treas., Tony Terrell, Clark Kidwell, Brad Lucas, Jim Robison, Gwen Harvey, Kathy Carmi- Long, v. pres., Brian Rice, sec. Row 2: Andy Weber, Tom Moyer, Ronnie Carr, _chael, Corky Miranda, Kayda Peters, Ross Tabor, Vicki Elmer, Bobby True- Buddy McCory, Marshall Hudson, Doug Nichols. Row 3: Randy Emmons, Da- __ blood, Alan Killey, Daryl! Doty, Kamron Wright. vid Martindale, Rob Fowler, Steve Bachmann. Row 4: Dave Carmichael, Mike 96 Chess Club Mr. Persinger speaks at annual banquet At the annual Librarians Club banquet held on May 14, Mr. Robert Persinger, English teacher, spoke to the girls about the importance of books to mankind. The club took a field trip to Columbus this year for an architectural tour of the city and visitation of the public library there. Members of the club worked one pe- riod a day for a week each month re- placing books on shelves, signing passes, and other tasks around the library FRONT ROW: Leota Conrad, Sharon Hall, Deanna Neal, Charlene Fritz, Junice Wood, Barbara Zike, Sue Ellen Waggoner, Jody McCory, Sherri Shirley, Dana Osmon, Rhea Dawn Leturgez. ROW 2: Tammy Wassel, Kay Benter, Debbie Fleetwood, Elaine Parker, sec., Myra Collins, treas., Retha Fowler, Pam Holman, pres., Judy Wischmeier, Lana Crockett, Terri McGuire, Ruth Roettger. ROW 3: Barbara Russell, Penny Jo Ramp, Susan Wilson, Jackie Scott, Peg Henson, Carol Flynn, Ruby Morgan, Lisa Taylor, Paula Wessel, Mrs. Gossman. ROW 4: Becky Sommers, Debra Neal, Holly McClara, Reah Singer, Vickie Elmer, Bev Chapman, Debbie Byarlay, Cindy Bloom, Kim Toppe. ROW 5: Sally Troxell, Verta Bowling, Mary- Ann Authur, Kim Bowling, Joyce Stout, Sonia Singer, Barbara Davers, Patty McCora, Teresa Sneed, Karen Benter, Christina Warner. ABOVE: Signing passes for students leaving the li- brary is senior Barbara Russell. FAR LEFT: Rhea Leturgez checks her work sched- ule in the library office. LEFT: Myra Collins replaces a book on the shelf, one of the many duties of librarians. eS EE Librarians’ Club 97 98 Journalism Clubs ?) ABOVE: Quill and Scroll. Front Row: S. McKain, J. Harbaugh, A.M. Dickinson, R. Tabor, K. Sterling, G. Bowling, Mrs. Ferguson, sponsor; J. Wayman, treas.; C. Harbaugh, v. pres. Row 2: R. Fowler, D. Blevins, K. Carmichael, J. Davers, N. McKinney, E. Kieffer, pres. Row 3: T. Kieffer, D. Robertson, J. Reedy, B. Trueblood, B. Rice, B. Gaiter, B. Hurley, L. Reid, G. Harvey, Mr. Kerns, sponsor. ABOVE RIGHT: Jon Emmons, author of “Emmons’ Ensight” proofreads his article for the next “Tee Pee Times” issue. ABOVE: Drew Robertson, Quill and Scroll mem- ber accepts the first prize for a “verb-word” con- test from Mr. Kerns. RIGHT: Jim Wayman, head photographer, devel- ops pictures in the darkroom. Class entries judged for Arrow contest Members of Quill and scroll, honorary journalism society, sponsored a contest to help motivate members and other students to submit writing to the Arrow, the student literary magazine. The club member who submitted the best entry in a category was awarded money. Other students in all literature and English classes handed in assignments and win- ning entries from each class were given award-winning labels in the Arrow. The 76 Arrow contained 76 pages, more than twice as many as the preceding publication. Tee Pee Times staff members created a “Mission Impossible” contest. Clues were given during morning announce- ments for students to guess where a hid- ing place was. Gina Bowling, the winner was awarded “Toys in the Attic,” an al- bum by Aero Smith. The Tee Pee Times format was changed back to an 81 2 x 11 size with a seven times a semester production schedule. The staff was comprised pri- marily of freshmen. Members of Quiver staff earned points by attending meetings and selling ads and subscriptions. Earning points helped members win Quiver Brave t- shirts. The subscription drive was called the “Quiver Continental Quisine Con- test” and “food gimmicks” from around the world were given away t o boost id Prete g Pitti or i ot oh ot wes i ea a ee i a a fewer 4 am oe Siscccrsner = oe 44 zy 5 : = : = a 4 Latent ne 4 —ew . — — es ‘ mz leery a! vm = 3 o a = TOP: Members of the yearbook staff have supper while working late to meet a deadline. ABOVE: Quiver. Below: S. Yonts, T. Scott, $. Rob- ertson, T. Gray, S$. McKain, B. Gaiter, C. Terkhorn. Middle: B. Hurley, G. Harvey, J. Reedy, K. Sterling, S. Horton, R. Fowler, D. Blevins, G. Bowling, R. Tabor, S. Prentice, E. Bachmann, J. McCory, R. Singer. Back: E. Kieffer, B. Rice, D. Robertson, J. Wayman, T. Kieffer, }. Davers, Mrs. Ferguson, sponsor. LEFT: Tee-Pee Times. Front Row: B. Davers, S. Da- vers, S. Collins, C. Flynn, D. Caudill, A.M. Dickin- son, D. Callahan, J. Harbaugh, J. Stuckwisch, C. Harbaugh, K. Haws. Row 2: B. Flynn, J. Emmons, R. Kinworthy, R. Greathouse, R. Davers, T. Kieffer, D. Coulter, K. Carmichael, M. Weddell, K. Peters, S. Bachmann, B. Trueblood. Row 3: A. Weber, T. Gray, E. Kieffer, J. Lutes, B. Rice, J. Wayman, Mr. Isaacs, sponsor, L. Reid, G. Harvey. a ES Journalism Clubs LET ETT TTT TTT Tr ry SRRROSRRORRERRRR ERE ' ALLL 99 FAR RIGHT: Brad Lucas and Dara Caudill Ee ee Se Pig) — + 100 Aibum | Where... have we been? “ARE WE NOW? | “ARE WE GOING? ALBUM (al’bem) When man first socialized with other people in pre- historic times, names and faces were easily confused or forgotten. Cave drawings aided him in his identification of other people. With the creation of yearbooks, pictures were placed with names to aid in memory. The 1976 Quiver gives everyone an opportunity to remember those names forgotten now, or many years from now. Forgotten names ... lifelong friends. BCHS enables everyone to be friends, now, forever. Now we are together in one school, unified. Individuals, con- formists, EVERYONE. Where do we go from here? ee i OEE ie . Album 101 fae ae eee ae ek Burton and Rose are new administrators Dr. Robert Burton began his work as superintendent of the Brownstown Cen- tral Community Schools during the 1975- 76 school year. He used his first year in the system as an evaluation period and studied phases of the school programs while checking the policies and proce- dures of the schools. He was mainly concerned with trying to ensure pleasant working surroundings for the students and faculty in all the buildings. Mr. Gerald Rose served as newly-ap- pointed assistant principal and director of curriculum. He continued to teach two history classes as a part of his duties. ABOVE: Mr. Driver, principal, watches the stu- dents at a pep session. TOP RIGHT: During lunch hour, Mr. Driver jokes with several students in the cafeteria. CENTER RIGHT: Athletic director, Mr. Larry Hinkle talks on the press box phone during a home football game. RIGHT: Mrs. Paul, BCHS secretary, visits with Mrs. Wayman, Dr. Burton’s secretary, during their cof- fee break. SS Sr 102 Administration LEFT: Dr. Robert Burton checks over the minutes of a school board meeting. BELOW: Curriculum director, Mrs. Rose, center, discusses the foreign languages program with Mr. Kerns and Mrs. Moenich. BOTTOM: School Board. Front Row: Ralph Mitch- ell, Ralph Sherrill, Don Norman, Ralph Martin. Row 2: Carroll Weaver, Elvert Rediker, Waldo Wischmeier. Administration 103 New administrator observes classes and teachers The creation of a new director of cur- riculum position meant that teachers were observed more frequently while teaching. Mr. Rose evaluated their meth- ods and discussed their evaluations with them. In early February teachers turned in courses of study for their individual teaching areas. These were used to help Mr. Rose with curriculum evaluation. Mini courses, short informal activity classes, were introduced for the first time. These were taught one week each semester as an experiment to see stu- dent interst. Mrs. Dickinson Mr. Girt MRS. MARY LEA CHASTAIN English and Lit. 9, 10, English 100; Senior class sponsor. MRS. SUSAN HARRISON Consumer ed., foods and nutrition, family relations, interpersonal relationships, clothing and textiles, family economics; FHA sponsor; Sophomore class sponsor. MR. LESTER W. KERNS Latin I, Hl, Ill: Latin club, Hi-Y, Quill and Scroll; Sophomore class sponsor. MRS. CHAR- LOTTE DICKSON Teachers’ aide. MRS. DO- ROTHY DARLAGE Teachers’ aide. MR. BENJAMIN GIRT General math 9, senior practical math; Ju- nior class sponsor; Cross country coach. MR. LEONARD A. KREBS Government, sociology, eco- nomics; Booster club sponsor; Freshman class sponsor; Varsity basketball coach, assistant track coach. 104 Faculty . Barentine’ MRS. ALICE AULT Student teacher for physical ed. MR. STEVEN BARENTINE U.S. History; Assistant football coach. MISS SALLY BYERS Student Teacher for biology. MISS PAULA FOUNTAIN Stu- dent teacher for housing. MRS. BIRDIE GOS- } SMAN Librarian; Librarians’ club. MR. LARRY + JOHNSON Physical Ed. 9, 10, Health 9; Let- termen’s club sponsor; Freshman class sponsor; Head football coach. Mr. Johnson a Mrs. Ault MRS. DORIS HESS BURCHAM Housing, English ¥ 10, Lit. 9, 10, human development; Junior class i 4 @ sponsor. MR. DARRELL ROBERT DUFFY General . shop I, Il, drivers’ ed.; Sophomore class sponsor. MRS. MOLLY L. FERGUSON English, Lit. 11, publi- cations; Quiver adviser, Quill and Scroll co-spon- sor; Junior class sponsor. MR. DICKIE ISSACS Ge- ometry, algebra, Science 9; Tee Pee Times sponsor; Junior class sponsor. aaa . Ferguson Faculty 105 106 Faculty Mr. Schrink MR. CHARLES W. SNYDER Physics, chemistry, gen. math, science; Senior class sponsor. MR. LYNN HINNEFELD Biology, advanced biology; Science club sponsor; Sophomore class spon- sor. MR. JOHN STUCKWISCH Algebra, senior math, advanced algebra; NHS sponsor; Senior class sponsor. MR. WHARTON REYNOLDS Art 1,2. MR. STEPHEN L. SCHRINK Adv. P.E., biol- ogy, drivers’ ed.; Assistant football coach, re- serve basketball coach, head baseball coach; Senior class sponsor. MR. EDMUND LOUN- DEN Business math, accounting, Assistant var- sity track coach; Senior class sponsor. MRS. DOROTHY J. McCRARY Shorthand II, business English, office practice, typing, business law; Commercial club sponsor; Sophomore class sponsor. MRS. RUTH HORSTMAN ROBERT- SON English and lit. 10, English 200; Freshman class sponsor. MR. ROBERT MYERS Adv. crop. production, ICE, power mech.; FFA sponsor, young farmers chapters. MR. LONN STUCKWISCH Agriculture 9-10, power mech., farm power, welding; FFA sponsor; Sophomore class sponsor. MRS. JANET STARR Guidance counselor; Booster council sponsor. MR. OR- VILLE LUBKER Guidance counselor; FTA sponsor. MRS. GER- TRUDE SHAHIN School nurse. MRS. RHONDA KIDWELL Speech and hearing therapist. MR. DICKEY PARMAN Band. MR. ROBERT W. MARTIN World geography, U.S. history; Assis- i tant baseball coach; Junior class sponsor. MRS. MOLLY PER- : SINGER Chorus; Act. per., swing, girls, adv. choirs. MRS. CAR- OLYN SPROLES Student teacher for human development. MRS. WILMA SCHARBROUGH Shorthand, typing, business math; Freshman class sponsor. MRS. MARSHA THOMPSON Girls’ P.E. and adv. P.E., health; Girls track coach; GAA sponsor, freshman class sponsor. MRS. JOYCE MOENICH Spanish 1-4; Spanish club sponsor, senior class sponsor. MRS. JANETTE SPRAY Librarian aide. MR. ROBERT W. PERSINGER English and lit. 11,12, speech, English 300; Junior class sponsor. . Parman Mrs. Starr Mrs. Thompson , ae é ry , ot ee 4 Mrs, Spray; : 4? ving ; ; Nel Faculty 107 Mrs. Lutes takes over cafeteria bookkeeper job A large staff of workers helped with transporting students, serving lunch, and cleaning the twelve-year-old building. The cooks, new cafeteria bookkeeper Mrs. Lutes and Mr. McKinney worked daytime hours. Although students did not see Mr. Knott or the cleaning ladies, they too played a role in keeping the school running smoothly. Custodial staff Lorraine Browning, Doris Ayers, Ida Silence, and Vernon Killey begin their work day at 3:25 p.m. I ABOVE: The cooks, Ruth Bedwell, Mildred Herndon, and Juanita Harrison, serve owl soup af- | Achelpohl, Ilene Pogue, Helen Wheeler, Doris ter B.C. beat Seymour. | 108 Staff MIDDLE LEFT: Mr. Dean Knott, night custodian, erases the wrong part of the board. LEFT: On a cold day in early winter, Mr. Keith McKinney, custodian, checks a hallway thermo- stat near the teachers’ lunchroom. BELOW: Mrs. Peggy Lutes checks Mimi Manaugh and Nancy Chadwell’s registers. : Sime a ; t ¥ . — a a J a ABOVE: Bus Drivers. K. Ault, E. Peters, E. Fisher, C. McKinney, D. Robertson, mings, P. Engle, C. Laney, O. Browning, E. Ayers, K. Pollert, G. Hackman, I. E. Hehman, C. Horton, D. Lockman, R. Burnside, J. Ballard, G. Brock, P. Cum- Jones, K. Wolfe, D. Wright, R. Martin, S. Steinkamp, G. Norton. Staff 109 Being a senior takes Kathy Marie Ault 5th Per. Chor 1. Clubs: FHA 4; Librarians’ 3. Shelly Joann Ault Act. Per. Choir 2-4; Girl’s Choir 4; Musical prod. 3,4; Jr. Play prod.; Basketball court 4; Typing Award 4. Sports; Bas- ketball 3,4; Track 4. Clubs: NHS 3,4, pres. 4; Booster 1-4; Science 4; Latin 1,2; JCL 1,2; Librarians’ 1,2; Lettermen’s 4. Steve Bachmann Aurora H.S. 1,2. Act. Per. Choir 1,4; Musical cast 4; Band 1,3,4; Jr. Play cast; Sr. Play cast; Tee-Pee Times, feature ed. 4. Sports: Football 1,2, Letter 2; Baseball 4. Clubs: Chess 3,4. Bryan Lee Beard Sports: Intramurals 4. Francis Lee Beaty Sports: Intramurals 1-4; Football 1,3; Track 2-4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4; Lettermen’s 2-4. Bruce Alan Beickman Jr. Play prod Basketball escort 2,3; Prom es- cort. Sports: Football 1-4, Most Improved Lineman 4, All-Conference 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1-4, MVP 3, All-Sectional team 3. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4, Sergeant at arms. Debra Lynn Beavers Clubs: Booster 4; FHA 2,3; Librarians; 3,4. Richard Brewer Relays escort 3; Prom esco rt. Sports: Intramurals 2,4; Football 1,2,4, All-Conference 4, Leading tackler 4. Clubs: Booster 1- 4; Hi-Y 2-4; Latin 1,2; JCL 1,2; Lettermen’s 2-4. Linda Jane Brittain GAA 1,4. 110 Seniors on various meanings “A student in the year preceding grad- uation from a school of secondary or higher level,” is the definition Webster's gives to senior. At Brownstown Central, it means a group of 123 kids, who spent their last year of high school here and won't be back. These are two rather cold yet true definitions. An underclassman may think of a senior that way, but upon becoming one, it takes on a whole new meaning. For instance, one day you may be driving down the street, and see the boy you sat beside in Senior English. That was the first time you got to know him and the only time you ever saw him. Then you realize all you have in com- mon is that one class. After May, you may never see him again, and even if you do ... it just won’t be the same. Of course, this wasn’t everyone’s atti- tude. Other people had plans for their lives that could only be carried out after graduation. Sure, they may have had some feelings of regret, but they were short-lived. Most of all, they wanted to get it over with and get started. A senior means different things to many different people. This section tells how it was in 1976. Jane Reedy, Senior Editor Danny Ray Brock Clubs: Science 4; FTA 4; FFA 3,4, Quiz Bowl, Hor- ticulture team, County Soil Judging. Jeffrey R. Brown Class pres. 1; Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Musical prod. 3; Band 1,2; Jr. Play prod.; Sr. Play prod.; Basketball escort 3; Prom es- cort. Sports: Intramurals 3,4; Football 3,4, Conference Squad 4, Lead- ing Rusher 4, Most Improved Back 4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2, Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4; Science 3; Spanish 1,2; FTA 3,4; Let- termen’s 1-4; Student Council 1-3. Jim Brown Class pres. 3; Jr. Play cast; Prom escort. Sports: Football 1- 4; MVP 4; Leadership Award 4; All-Conference honorable mention; Field goal record; Basketball 2-4, MVP 4; Track 2-4; shot put record; Baseball 3,4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4; Science 4; Latin 1,2; JCL 1,2; Lettermen’s 1-4. Denny Burcham Prom escort; Football escort 2. Sports: Football 1-3; Intramurals 2-4; Clubs: Hi-Y 1-4; FFA 1-4. Timothy Wayne Butler North Lawrence 3; ICE 4; Act. Per. Choir 1-3; Musical prod. 2,3. Sports: Track mgr. 1,2; Intramurals 1-4. Clubs: Booster 1-3; Hi-Y 1-4. Dave Carmichael Band 1,2. Sports: Intramurals 3; Baseball 1. Clubs: Booster 1,2; Science 4; Latin 1; JCL 1; Chess 4; Student Council 4. Pamala S. Carroll 5th Per. Choir 1. Clubs: FHA 3. Jeffery Clark Caudill Sr. Play prod. Clubs: NHS 3,4; Science 3,4, vice- pres. 4; Latin 1-4; JCL 1-3, 1st place Derivatives 1, 2nd place Vocabu- lary 2, 3rd place Vocabulary 3. Sharon Lou Charles Act. Per. Choir 3,4; Jr. Play prod. Clubs: Booster 1; Spanish 3; Librarian’s 1. UPPER LEFT: Seniors pause their cruising at the stoplight while celebrating the victory over Sey- mour, the first since 1968. LEFT: Complying with the Bicentennial mood, Jim Wayman, dressed as a British soldier, poses back- stage during dress rehearsal. ABOVE: Nick Warner watches a group of senior girls sign memory books during lunch. a ST RS SSE SES ED Seniors 111 Risa Jean Cockerham Clubs: Booster 1-4; Commercial 4; FHA 1-3. Myra Lynn Collins Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Musical 2, prod. Sports: Vol- leyball 2. Clubs: Booster 4; GAA 2; Latin 1,2; JCL 1-3; FTA 3,4; Librar- ians’ 1-4, treas. 4. Cathy Ann Conner Seymour H.S. 1. Class pres. 4; Concert Choir 1, vice-pres.; Act. Per. Choir 2-4; Girls’ Choir 4; Musical 2,3 prod.; Sr. Play cast; Relays court 1; Prom court; Hi-Y court, 3. Sports: Tennis 1- 4; Cheerleader 1. Clubs: NHS 3,4; High Q team 4; Booster 2-4; GAA 2-4; Science 3,4, sec. 4; FTA 4; Lettermen’s 4. Leota Anne Conrad 5th Per. Choir 1. Clubs: FHA 3; Librarians’ 3. Jeffery Alan Coulter ICE, Pres. Sports: Intramurals 3,4. Edward William Dannis, Jr. Sports: Intramurals 3; Clubs: Booster 3,4; FFA 1-4, Freshman points, Outstanding Leader 2, chaplain 3. Jacqueline Gail Davers Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Musical prod. 2,4; Jr. Play cast; Sr. Play cast; Quiver 2-4, Organizations Staff 2, Organizations ed. 3, Co-ed. 4, Journalism workshop 3,4; NEDT Award 1,2; Latin Award 3. Sports: Track mgr. 4. Clubs: NHS 3,4; Quill Scroll 3,4; Booster 3,4; Latin 1-3; JCL 1-3; Commercial 3,4, reporter 4. Stephen Jeffery Davidson Seneca H.S. 4. ROTC 4. Act. Per. Choir 2; Quiver 2-4, Photography ed. 2, Photographer 3,4; Journalism work- shop 2. Clubs: Quill Scroll 3,4; Latin 1-4; JCL 1-3, 2nd place Myth- ology 1, 3rd place Mythology 2; Chess 2,3. { | wae i a ° ? = . FAR RIGHT: On Senior Night, senior members of the band, basketball teams, pom pom girls and cheerleaders are recognized before the Home- coming game. ABOVE: Bev Gaiter waves as she steps on the bus, about to leave for a girls’ basketball game. RIGHT: Garry Nichols and Tony Long, Hi-Y mem- bers, sell Cokes at a football dance. Sa Se ee Se ee 112 Seniors A asatioceunor Lisa K. DeBurger Act. Per Choir 1-4; Musical 1 prod.; vocal contest 1,2; Band 1,2; instrumental contest 1; Tee-Pee Times 3; Prom rep. 1. Sports: Volleyball 2. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-3; Spanish 1-3; FTA 4. Daryl S. Doty Jr. Play cast; Sr. Play cast. Clubs: Booster 1-3; Hi-Y 1-4; Chess 3,4. Karen Sue Fish Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Jr. Play prod.; Sr. Play prod.; Quiver 4, Photography staff, Faculty co-ed. Sports: Track 2-4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Spanish 1-4; Libriarians’ 1-4. Donna Fisher Clubs: Spanish 2. Sheila Ann Foster Jr. Play prod. Retha Diane Fowler Act. Per. Choir 1-3; Swing Choir 1,2; Advanced Choir 3,4; Musical 1-4, cast prod.; vocal contest 1-3; State 3; All State Choir 4; Band 1-3; instrumental contest 1,2; Jr. Play cast; Sr. Play cast; Relays court 2; Prom court. Sports: Track 2. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Latin 1,2; JCL 1-3; FTA 4, sec.; Librarians’ 2,3. Beverly Ann Gaiter Class sec. 4; Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Musical 1-4, prod.; Band 1; Jr. Play prod.; Sr. Play prod.; Quiver 2-4, Sports ed. 3; Ads staff 4; Girls’ State rep. Sports: Volleyball 2-4, Leadership Award 3; Basketball 4. Clubs: Quill Scroll 3,4; Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Science 4; Spanish 1-3; FTA 4, pres.; Lettermen’s 4. Jennifer Gaiter Act. Per Choir 1-4; Musical 3, prod.; Vocal contest 1,2; Football court 4; Prom court. Sports: Reserve Cheerleader 1; Varsity Cheerleader 3,4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Latin 1,2; JCL 1,2; Commercial 3,4, sec.; Lettermen’s 4. Terry Lee Gambrel Sports: Intramurals 1-4, champion 3; Basketball mer. 2-4, letterwinner; Baseball 1. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Chess 3,4, Open Tourney Champion 2,3, treas. 4. Mark William Gay Nancy Goben ICE. Jeffery D. Grissom Band 1,2; Relays escort 2; Prom escort. Sports: Basketball 1-3; Football 1,2; Tennis 3,4, MVP 4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1,2; Science 3; Spanish 1,2; Chess 3; Lettermen’s 2-4. Seniors 113 Seniors held responsible for super ball craze Among other things, the revival of the super ball craze was generally attributed to the senior class. No one really knew who was responsible for them, but there were a few seniors who seemed to be more enthusiastic than anyone else. Su- per balls were evaluated by the height of £ their bounce and the primary objective became getting the most elaborate rico- chet. Of course, there were teachers who considered the high bouncing balls to be a distraction and tried to con- fiscate them. For whatever reason, stu- dents shortly lost interest in super balls. Their revival endured for approximately one month. RIGHT: Members of the class of ’76 kill time before the bell by bouncing super balls across the hall by the home ec. room. LOWER RIGHT: Fourteen senior boys build a pyramid at a Friday pep sesion to emphasize the Brave’s 14-1 record. David Gutting Sr. Play prod.; Football escort 4. Sports: Intramurals 2- 4; Baseball 1,2; Football 1. Clubs: NHS 4; Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 2,3; Latin 1,2; JCL 21, 2; FFA 1, Freshman Speech Contest 1st place local, 3rd place district; Chess 3,4, pres. 4. Julie Ann Hackman Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Musical 2-4 prod.; vocal contest 1,2; Sr. Play cast; Girl’s State rep.; Outstanding Freshman Award; Football court 3; Prom court; Hi-Y court 3. Sports: Track 1-4. Clubs: NHS 3,4, sec. 4, High Q team 4; Booster 1-4, pres. 4, Booster Council 1,4; GAA 1-4, treas. 4, sportshead; Science 3,4; Latin 1-3; JCL 1-3; FTA 3,4; Lettermen’s 4; Student Council 1-4, sec. 4. Kevin A. Hackman Sports: Intramurals 1-4; Baseball 1-4. Clubs: Booster 3,4; Hi-Y 1-3; FFA 1-4. Marcia Ann Hackman Act. Per. Choir 2-4; Girl’s Choir 4; Jr. Play prod.; Sr. Play cast; Typing Award 3. Sports: Tennis 2. Clubs: Booster 1-4, sec. 4, Booster Council 3; GAA 1-4, sportshead; Science 4; Latin 1,2,4; JCL 1-3. Parke David Hackman Football escort 4. Sports: Intramurals 2-4. Clubs: NHS 3,4; Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4; FFA 1-4, Sentinal 3, vice-pres. 4. Brian Hall Sports: Intramurals 2,4. Clubs FFA 1-4. Mary Ann Hall Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Musical 2-4, prod. Band 1-4; Jr. Play prod.; Sr. Play cast. Sports: Track mgr. 1-4; Volleyball mgr. 2-4; Basketball mgr. 4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; FHA 2-4, vice-pres. 3, pres. 4; Lettermen’s 4. Robbie Jerald Hamblen Sports: Intramurals 2-4 Debra Sue Hanner ICE. Act. Per. Choir 1; Quiver 2. Clubs: Booster 1; GAA 1,2; Librarians’ 1-3. 114 Seniors Tracy Hauer Act. Per. Choir 1,2. Booster 1; ‘GAA 1-4. Pamela Dawn Holman Jr. Play cast; Sr. Play cast. Sports: Track 1-4; Reserve Cheerleader 1,2. Clubs: Booster 1-4, Booster Council 4; GAA 1-4; Spanish 1-4, pres. 3; FTA 3,4, treas. 3; Librarians’ 2-4, rec. leader 3, pres. 4. Barbara Jo Hurley Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Musical 1-4 prod.; Band 1,2; Jr. Play prod.; Quiver 2-4, Index 2, Underclass. staff 3, Underclass. ed. 4. Sports: Volleyball 2,3; Track 1-4, Clubs: Quill Scroll 4; Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Latin 1,2; Commercial 3,4, vice-pres. 4; FTA 3,4; Lettermen’s 4. Mark Allen Hurt Band 1-4; Jr. Play prod.; Sr. Play cast. Sports: Track 1,3; Football 2. Clubs: Booster 3,4; Hi-Y 1-4; FTA 3,4. Connie Nadine Ison Class treas. 1-4; Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Musical 2 prod.; Jr.-Sr. Play prod.; Football court 2; Prom Queen; Basketball court 4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Latin 1,2, recording sec. 2; JCL 1-3; Commercial 3,4; FTA 3,4; FFA Sweetheart 3. Dexter Allen Jones Jr. Play prod.; Sr. Play cast; Basketball escort 4. Sports: Football 1-4; Basketball 1; Track 1-4; Baseball 3. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4, pres. 4; Science 3,4; FTA 4; Chess 3, vice-pres.; Lettermen’s 3,4; Student Council 2-4. Mark Douglas Kidwell Jr. Play prod. Sports: Football 1-4; Baseball 1- 4; Basketball 1,2. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4; Science 4; Latin 1,2; JCL 1,2; FTA 4; Lettermen’s 2-4, program committee 3. Thomas Paine Kieffer, Jr. Choirs: Act. Per. 1-4; Swing 2; Advanced 4; All State 4; Musical 1-4 cast prod.; vocal con. 1-4, Madrigals 3; Mu- sic clinic 4; Hazel Gillespie Choral Award 4; Band 1-4; instrum. con. 1-4; State 3,4; Jr. Sr. Play cast, prod.; Quiver 1-4, photo. 1-3, Aca- demics ed. 2, Asst. ed. 3, Co-ed. 4; Tee-Pee Times 1-4, photo. 1,2,4; photo. ed. 3 Journalism wkshp. 2-4; Boy’s State rep.; NEDT Award 1,2; Prom co-chairman. Clubs: NHS 4, High Q team 3; Quill Scroll 2-4; Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4, program chairman 4; Science 3,4; Latin 1,2, vice-pres. 2, JCL 1-3. Beth Ann Kindred ABOVE: During lunch period, these senior boys are known for their unusual eating manners. Seniors 115 Mary Lou Koop Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Swing Choir 4; 5th Per. Choir 1; Girl’s Choir 3; Musical 1,2 cast; vocal contest 1-3; Jr. Play cast; Sr. Play cast. Sports: Track 2. Clubs: Booster 1-4, Council 2,4; GAA 1-4; Science 3,4; Latin 1,2,4; JCL 1,2; Student Council 2. Frank A. Lahrman Musical 4 prod.; Jr. Play prod.; Sr. Play cast. Sports: Cross Country 1,2; Football 4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1; Golf 2- 4. Clubs: NHS 3,4; Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4; Science 3,4; Spanish 1,2; FTA 4; Lettermen’s 2-4. Carey J. Lambring Jr. Play prod.; Basketball escort 1; Prom Escort. Sports: Basketball 1-4, MVP 4, all conference team 4, field goal per- centage award 4, 70% free throw award 4. Baseball 1-4; Football 1,2. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4; Lettermen’s 1-4. Rhea Dawn Leturgez Act. Per. Choir 2. Clubs: FHA 1; Librarians’ 4. Anthory Scott Long Scottsburg 1,2. Football escort 3. Sports: Cross Country 1; Track 1; Baseball 1-4; Tennis 3,4; Basketball mgr. 3,4. Clubs: Booster 3,4; Hi-Y 3,4, treas. 4; Chess 4, vice-pres. 4; Let- termen’s 4. Thomas Eugene Long North Lawrence 4. Sports: Intramurals 1-4. Peggy Lynette Lucas Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Musical 2-4 prod.; vocal contest 1; Band 1-4, pres. 4; instrumental contest 1-4, state 4; Jr. Play, student dir.; Sr. Play, student dir.; Quiver 4, photo. ed.; Typing award 3. Clubs: NHS 1,2, historian 2; JCL 1,2; Commercial 3,4, treas. 4. Felicia Joy Mantz ICE. Act. Per. Choir 1. Clubs: Booster 1; GAA 1; Librarians’ 1-3. Tamala Denise Matlock Act. Per. Choir 1,4; Musical 4 prod. Clubs: Booster 2; Spanish 1-3, treas. 3; FTA 4; Librarians’ 1-3; Student Coun- cil 3,4, treas. 4. Perry Lee Meahl Sports: Intramurals 2-4. Clubs: Booster 3,4; Science =a Timothy H. Miller ICE. Sports: Basketball 1; Track 1,2; Cross Country 1,3. Clubs: Lettermen’s 2,3. Dellia Fay Nantz Cawood H.S. 1. RIGHT: Myra Collins delivers a speech while being taped in speech class. 116 Seniors Meg and Cora link Central with rest of the world Meg Cotrim and Cora Lind were Brownstown ’s first foreign students since about 1962. They were both classified as seniors although Meg was already a high school graduate and Cora had three more years to complete high school ac- cording to requirements in Germany. Meg was from Sao Paulo, Brazil, a city the size of Chicago. There she attended a private high school of 3000 students, Co legio Rio Branco, where she gradu- ated in 1974. Most of the classes she took in high school were required and what we would consider to be college preparatory. Meg stayed here from March 2, 1975 to September, 1976. Her primary reason for visiting the United States was to be with her grandmother, Mrs. Vivian Winks. At Brownstown, she took busi- ness courses so that she could get a sec- retarial job when she returned home. She planned to work during the day and attend night school at one of the col- leges in Sao Paulo. Meg saw snow for the first time in Brownstown. She was also surprised to find no busses or taxies. “Even the small- est towns in Brazil have busses,” she commented. Other things she noticed were the automatic doors at grocery stores and candy vending machines. Nice people impressed her the most. Cora’s home town was Worrstadt, Germany, a small, rural town of about 8000 people. She attended Alzey, a pub- lic school. Germany’s school system is based on 13 years and students have few Meg Cotrim Colegio Rio Branco. Clubs: Booster 4; Commercial 4. Cora Lind Madchengymnasium Am Romerkastell, Alzey. Act. Per. Choir 4; Sr. Play cast. Clubs: Booster 4; GAA 4; Latin 4; FTA 4; FHA 4. elective courses. More subjects are of- fered during the day, but there was less time for each. She took college prepara- tion classes and majored in English. It was her English teacher who encouraged her to come to America. She arrived on August 15th, 1975 and lived with Mr. Robert Myers’ family until she left on July 15th, 1976. While she was here, she made several friends and took Latin, English, U.S. History and Art for which she got no credit. After she left here, she visited her aunt, who lived in Arlington, Virginia. Her future plans were to finish high school and then train to be a special education teacher. She did not know what college she would attend, but was considering Purdue. LEFT: Meg and Cora sit together in the senior’s section at a reserve basketball game. UPPER LEFT: Meg and Cora pause as they start home after an MYF meeting. Seniors 117 FULEPUTAUUAUIUUAU PALATE Garry Joe Nichols Jr. Play cast; Sr. Play cast; Basketball escort 3; Relay’s escort 2. Sports: Intramurals 1-4; Football 1,2; Golf 2-4, MVP 3, Medalist 3. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 2-4, reporter; Latin 1,2; JCL 1- 3; FTA 4; Lettermen’s 2-4. Vallerie Ann Nikirk Oolitic H.S. 1,2. Act. Per. Choir 3,4; Pom Pom Girl 2; Basketball Queen 3. Sports: Volleyball 1,2; Basketball 1-3; Softball 1,2; Cheerleader 1,4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Latin 1,2; JCL 1,2; Commercial 4; FTA 3,4; FHA 3,4; Lettermen’s 4. Mervin Dennis Oakes Act. Per. Choir 1; Jr. Play cast; Sr. Play cast; Prom escort. Sports: Intramurals 2-4, captain 4; Football 1-4, co-cap- tain 3, all-conference 3,4; Basketball 1, co-captain; Track 1-4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4; FTA 3,4; Lettermen’s 1-4. Dana Jo Osmon Act. Per. Choir 3,4; Band 1-4, majorette 3,4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 2-4; FTA 3,4; FHA 2-4; Librarians’ 1-4. Teresa Gail Owens Act. Per. Choir 1; 5th Per. Choir 4. Clubs: Booster 1,4; GAA 1. Faith LeAnn Pottschmidt Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Musical prod. 1; Pom Pom Girl 4; Jr. Play cast; Sr. Play cast; Typing Award 3; Relays court 3. Sports: Track 2-4. Clubs: Booster 1-4, Booster Council 1,2; GAA 1-4, vice-pres. 4, sportshead; Science 3,4, pres. 4; Latin 1,2,4, cor. Sec. 2; JCL 1-3; Lettermen’s 4. Penny Jo Ramp Sr. Play prod. cast. Sports: Volleyball Statistician 4. Clubs: Booster 1,4; GAA 1; Librarians’ 1-4. Jane Ellen Reedy Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Musical 2,3 prod.; Band 1-4, sec. 4, instrumental contest 4; Jr. Play student director; Sr. Play prod.; Quiver 1-4, Index staff 1, underclassmen staff 2, Index ed. 3, Senior ed. 4; highest local NEDT score 1, NEDT Award 2. Sports: Volleyball 2,3, scorekeeper 4. Clubs: NHS 3,4; Quill Scroll 3,4, vice-pres. 3; Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4, pres. 4, sportshead; Science 3; Latin 1,2, pres. 2; JCL 1-3. Brian Daniel Rice Class vice-pres, 1-3; Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Advanced Choir 4; Musical 4 cast; Jr. Play cast; Sr. Play cast; Quiver 1-4, artist 1,2, layout ed. 2,3, ads ed. 4; Tee-Pee Times 2-4, artist 2,3, graphics ed. 4; journalism wkshp. 3,4; Boy’s State rep.; State winner Bi- centennial Seniors Contest. Sports: Track 2. Clubs: NHS 3,4, High Q team 3,4, alt. 2; Quill Scroll 2-4; Booster 1-4, Booster Council 3; Hi-Y 1-4; Science 3; Spanish 1,2,4; Chess 3,4, sec. 3,4. Deborah Ann Riggs Sports: Track 3,4, 440 relay trophy. Clubs: Booster 4; GAA 4; FTA 3,4. Terry W. Roll Sports: Intramurals 2-4. Clubs: Booster 4. Ray Root Sports: Intramurals 3,4. Clubs: Booster 4. 118 Seniors BC Senior participates in national Bicentennial contest Brian Rice was named a state winner in the Bicentennial Seniors Contest sponsored by Shell Oil. He was the re- cipient of a $1,000 scholarship and a trip to Williamsburg, Virginia to compete in the national division. The contest requirements were to write a “Bicentennial minute” which could be broadcast on CBS and an essay explaining how the subject pertained to 1976, and to pass a current events test. After winning the school competition, he was interviewed by judges in In- dianapolis. He was one of two winners selected from applicants all over Indiana. In Virginia, contestants discussed solu- tions to America’s problems and toured Colonial Williamsburg. According to Brian the trip was “very inspiring.” a si RA co eS ee Sey PY FS ¢ FAR LEFT: Officers of the bicentennial class of 1976, Nadine Ison, treas., Bev Gaiter, sec., Jim Wayman, vice-pres., and Cathy Conner, pres. dis- play the flag in front of the office. LEFT: Brian Rice exhibits the plaque which he re- ceived for winning the state competition. Barbara Jo Russell Class sec. 2,3; Act. Per. Choir 4; Musical 4, prod. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Commercial 3,4, pres. 4; FTA 4; Librar- ians’ 1-4, reporter 3. David Lee Russell North Lawrence. Bessie Jean Sargent Act. Per. Choir 4; Musical 4 cast. Clubs: GAA 1; Librarians’ 1-4. Anthony Joe Schryer ICE. Sr. Play prod. Sports: Intramurals 1,3,4; Basketball 2, leading scorer rebounder. Clubs: Hi-Y 1,2; Latin 1-3; JCL 1-3. Tammy Jo Scott Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Musical 2,4 prod.; Band 1-4, treas. 4, majorette 2, head majorette 3,4, instrumental contest 4; Jr. Play cast; Sr. Play prod.; Quiver 2-4, underclassmen staff 2, assistant sports ed. 3, index ed. 4; Girl’s state alt.; Football Queen 4; Prom court. Sports: Volleyball 2; Track 2, mgr. 3,4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Science 4; Latin 1,2, so ng Idr. 2; JCL 1,2; FTA 4; Lettermen’s 4. William Dwayne Scott ICE. Sports: Football 3. Clubs: Hi-Y 1-3; Spanish 1,2. Diane Louise Sherrill Act. Per. Choir 1,2; Band 1-4, instrumental contest 4; Jr. Play cast. Sports: Track 2-4, relay trophy; Cheerleader 1-4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Science 4; Spanish 1-3, scrapbook 2, sec. 3; Commercial 3; FTA 3,4; Lettermen’s 4. Carol Jeanne Shoemaker Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Swing Choir 2-4; 5th Per. Choir 1; Girls Choir 4, pianist; Musical 1 cast; vocal contest 1; Jr. Play cast; Sr. Play cast; Basketball court 1; Prom court. Sports: Tennis 2,3. Clubs: NHS 3,4; Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Science 4; Latin 1,2; JCL 1,2; Lettermen’s 4; Student Council 1. Kevin Mark Singer Clubs: FFA 1-4. Seniors 119 Kimberly Diane Sommers ICE. Act. Per. Choir 1-3; Band 1-3. Clubs: Booster 1-3; GAA 1. Paul Anthony Stamper ICE. Act. Per. Choir 2; Jr. Play prod.; Football escort 2. Clubs: Booster 3; Hi-Y 3; FFA 2; Chess 1. Keith Stout Kimberly Ann Sweeney Act. Per. Choir 1; Typing Award. Sports: Volleyball 2-4, MVP 3,4, co-captain 4; Basketball 2-4, leadership award 4, co-captain 4; Tennis 3,4; Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Science 4; Spanish 1,2; FTA 4; Lettermen’s 4. Lisa Gayle Taylor Clubs: NHS 3,4; Spanish 1-4; Librarians’ 1-4. Cathy Jo Terkhorn Act. Per. Choir 2-4; Musical 2,4 prod., vocal con- test 2; Band 1-3, instrumental contest 1,2; Jr. Play prod.; Quiver 2-4, Ads staff 2, Typist 3, Senior Asst. ed. 4; Basketball court 2; Relays court 2. Sports: Volleyball 2; Track 1,2. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4, sportshead; Latin 1,2, treas. 2; JCL 1,2; Commercial 3,4; FTA 4. Monte E, Thompson Sports: Intramurals 1-4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi- Y 1-4. Pamela Ann Thompson Act. Per. Choir 4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Spanish 2,3; FHA 4. Kimberly Shane Toppe Clubs: Booster 5; Spanish 2-4; Librarians’ 2-4. Greg Lynn Tormoehlen Class pres. 2; Sr. Play cast; Science Symp- osium at ISU 3. Sports: Intramurals 3,4; Baseball 1-4. Clubs: NHS 3,4; FFA 1-4, reporter 3, pres. 4. Outstanding Greenhand Award, State National Horticulture Demonstration Winner; Lettermen’s 2-4, sec. 4. Arlene Marie Turmail Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Jr. Play prod. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Science 3,4, treas. 4; Latin 1,2,4; JCL 1,2. Richard Joe VonDielingen Act. Per. Choir 4; Musical 4 prod.; Band 1-4; Basketball escort 4. Sports: Intramurals 4. Clubs: Booster 4; Hi-Y 4; FFA 1-4, Hoosier Farmer Award. Senior class of ’76 seeks alternatives to traditional trip As Mr. Driver announced the place and time for the 1975 senior class trip to King’s Island, he also made it clear that it would be the last senior trip. The pri- mary reason was lack of sponsor partici- pation because of their fear of lawsuits in case of accidents. Several members of the class of '76 planned to gather the class members to- gether and take an independent trip. Seeing that the trip would probably not materialize, several seniors decided to spend their spring vacations visiting rela- tives or friends or travelling to “places in the sun.” Others had to work on farms plowing and getting ready for spring planting, babysitting or other jobs. Many had yearbook or Arrow work sessions or athletic practices. t RIGHT: Babs Hurley, Cathy Terkhorn, and Tammy Scott are loading Lisa DeBurger’s car for spring va- cation at Daytona Beach, Fla. FAR LEFT: Sports teams, including baseball, have practices even over vacation. ABOVE: Airline tickets, passports, travelers’ cheques and bus tickets are among the necessary documents that seniors use while traveling. LEFT: Working rather than traveling, Steve Bach- mann spends part of his vacation mowing. Seniors 121 Seniors pursue varied interests at Brownstown Central UPPER LEFT: Using a palet knife, Doug Wessel works on his oil painting in art. UPPER RIGHT: These senior girls are looking over announcements, memory books and etc. in the showcase in front of the office. ABOVE: This all-senior volleyball team competes at the newly organized intramurals. RIGHT: Jane Reedy practices’ in the band room before directing at a basketball game. 122 Seniors Bradley Dean Voss Swing Choir 4; 5th Per. Choir 4. Nicholas J. Warner Clubs: Hi-Y 1-4; Science 3,4. James David Warren Sports: Football 1-4, Leadership Award 2; Bas- ketball 1-4, outstanding defensive player 2,4, most assists 2,4, all conference team 4, 70% free throw award 4; Baseball 1,2. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4; Latin 1,2; JCL 1; Lettermen’s 1,2, vice-pres. 4. Timothy Jay Warren Sports: Intramurals 3,4; Track 1-4; Football 1-4, most improved back 3; Basketball 1,2. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4; Lettermen’s 2-4. James Robert Wayman Class vice-pres. 4; Act. Per. Choir 1; Band 1- 4, vice-pres. 4, instrumental contest 1,3,4, state 4; Jr. Play cast; Sr. Play cast; Quiver 3,4, photographer, journalism wkshp. 4; Boy’s State. Sports: Intramurals 2-4; Track 1-4; Cross Country 1-4; Basket- ball 1. Clubs: Quill Scroll 4, treas. 4; Booster 1,4; Hi-Y 1-4, sec. 4; Science 3,4, reporter 4; Spanish 1,2; Lettermen’s 1-4. Leland E. Wayt Sports: Intramurals 2-4; Basketball 1; Football 1,2. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4; FFA 3,4. Martha Maxine Weddell Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Musical 1-4 cast; Sr. Play prod.; Tee-Pee Times 4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Spanish 1-4. Mary Magdeline Weddell Act. Per. Choir 1-4; 5th Per. Choir 1; Musi- cal 1-4 cast; Sr. Play cast; Tee-Pee Times 4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Spanish 1-4; Librarians’ 1. James D. Weesner, Jr. Act. Per. Choir 1-3; Musical 1-3 prod.; Band 14, instrumental contest 1-3; Tee-Pee Times 3. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4; Spanish 1-3. Nancy Sue Wehrkamp Clubs: Booster 1-3; GAA 3. Kim Loree Wessel Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Swing Choir 4; Musical 2-4 prod. cast. Pom Pom Girl 4; Jr. Play prod.; Sr. Play cast. Sports: Track 4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4, sportshead; Latin 1,2,4; JCL 1,2. Paul Douglass Wessel Jr. Play prod.; Sr. Play cast. Sports: Track 1; Football 1-4; Baseball 4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; Hi-Y 1-4, chaplin 4; Let- termen’s 2-4, Barbara Sue Wheeler Jr. Play prod. Sports: Volleyball 1-4, co-captain 3. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1-4; Lettermen’s 4. Debra Sue Wheeler Sherri Sue Yonts Quiver 4, assistant academics ed. Clubs: GAA 4; Science 4. NOT PICTURED: Vicki Kay Donnell 5th Per. Choir 1. Clubs: Booster 1. Brad Donnelly Marshall H.S., Ill. 1; Salem H. S., Ill. 2. Mark Freeman Fish ICE; Act. Per. Choir 2; Musical 2, prod. Sports: Intramurals 1,4, Clubs: H-Y 1; FFA 1-4, District Star in Processing; St. winner in Processing. Brian Hall Sports: Intramurals 2,4. Clubs: FFA 1-4. Ruth Hillenburg Keith Stout Teresa Jean Brewer Terrell Act. Per. Choir 1-4; Vocal contest 1,2; Band 1,2; instrumental contest 1,2. Sports: Cheerleader 1-4. Clubs: Booster 1-4; GAA 1,2; Latin 1,2; JCL 1,2; Commercial 3. LEFT: The Commercial Club officers present a skit at one of the monthly meetings. Seniors 123 1 TOP: After receiving their diplomas, the bi- centennial class of 76 awaits the benediction. a ak bata AHL GE ABOVE: Monte Thompson and Marcia Hackman are the first to step out into the gym. RIGHT: Before lining up, these boys seem to be happily killing time near the office. 124 Graduation Doctor Burton presents diplomas for first time at BCHS Because it was Dr. Burton’s first year as superintendent at Brownstown Cen- tral, the class of ’76 was the first to re- ceive their diplomas from him. Another first for the class was the kind of music that the band played during com- mencement. Traditionally, marches have been selected, but this year’s new band director, Mr. Parman, instead preferred “easy listening” music including ‘You and Me Against the World” directed by Tom Kieffer and “If Ever | Would Leave You.” by Jim Wayman. Marcia Hackman gave the invocation and Peggy Lucas the welcome. Brian Rice, Jane Reedy, Cathy Conner, and Greg Tormoehlen spoke about America—yesterday, today, to- morrow, and you and me. Julie Hack- man delivered the farewell speech and Monte Thompson gave the benediction. TT Geaamnetnun Sontros RS. Gand FANFARE AND PROCESSIONAL the stairs before graduation. The Bicentennial class of ‘76 appropri- ately chose red, white, and blue for the class colors. “We are born today to ac- complish tomorrow’s dream,” was the motto and a red rose was the flower. Ushers for the class were Nancy Chad- well and Chuck Conrad. Reverend Julian of the Brownstown Baptist church was the keynote speaker at the Baccalaureate service. UPPER LEFT: These seniors are waiting to descend ; (Pomp and Circumstance) Ls Estee ion rae etal waecemn ABOVE: Stephanie Lucas watches her oldest sis- ej ter, Peggy, as she adjusts her cap. LEFT: The band practices a new arrangement of Fs] “Pomp and Circumstance” for graduation. : ea rr Ej Graduation 125 Juniors largest class to meet in cafe. for homeroom A first for the traditional class-spon- sored convocations was total participa- tion by the junior class in the Christmas convo. The class members not playing roles of Santa, Nell, Will, or reindeer sat on the floor and provided back-up mu- sic to “Up on the Housetop” Courses required for juniors were U.S. History and English. Research papers were big study projects for the year. Ju- niors were required to have homeroom in the cafeteria each day; the class was the largest ever to meet there. In the fall the juniors ordered class rings which they received in November. As usual the main money-making project was selling concessions at bas- ketball games. Many juniors also took the PSAT NMSQT, PSAT, and SAT tests. Prom committees were selected in Janu- ary and preparations were made for the prom which was held on May 21. RIGHT: Juniors study during activity period when they have no other meetings to attend. RES a Sa Debbie Allman Bob Anthony Mary Ann Arthur Esther Bachmann Bill Ball Robert Ballman Karen Benter Traci Black Jerry Blair Debbie Blevins Gina Bowling Kim Bowling Richard Bowman David Brock Doug Brown Tom Burton Debbie Byarlay Michelle Cartwright Mike Chadwell Nancy Chadwell Bev Chapman Brian Clark Cheryl Cockerham Craig Collins Jerri Collins Chuck Conrad Lana Crockett Stacey Darlage Randy Delph Anna Marie Dickinson Jim Disque David Duchaine Billy Edwards Jon Emmons Brian Ferguson 126 Juniors Randy Fields Carolyn Fish Debbie Fleetwood Pam Fleetwood Julie Fountain Kevin Freese Marc Garrett Pam Gay Penny Gilbert Robin Goss Kathy Greathouse Terry Greathouse Brad Hackman John Hackman Kathy Hackman Steve Hackman Sandy Hall David Hamilton Cathy Harbaugh Julie Harbaugh Gwen Harvey Betty Hattabaugh Keela Henson Peggy Henson Susan Horton Bill Hunsucker Irene Ireland Carol Jones Ray Jones Tony Jones Ernie Kieffer Paul Killey Marc Lahrman Mike Lemarr Jane Leonard ABOVE: Juniors class officers are Brian Clark, president; Judy Wischmeier, secretary; Linda Ster- ling, treasurer; and Brad Lucas, vice-president. LEFT: Juniors Tim Williams and Irene Ireland bag popcorn in the concession stand to sell during a home basketball game. SS Juniors 128 Juniors Tim Long Brad Lucas jill Lutes Kitturah Lutes Dolly Lynch Mimi Manaugh Jim Mann Roger Mann David Martin Tom Martin David Martindale Holly McClara Jody McCory Patti McCory Steve McCrary Rene McGuire Sherry McKain Nancy McKinney Jeff McMahoan Pam McPike Don Moore Kevin Moore Ruby Morgan Tom Moyer Pam Mulberry Terry Mullins Brad Munter Debra Neal Tim Neal Tim Norman Mark Norman Bonnie Nowland Greg Otte Jeff Otte Tracy Owens Elaine Parker Joyce Persinger Mike Per singer Glenn Peters Rick Phegley Kevin Pruitt Ray Redicker Lois Reid Pam Reid Ron Rieckers Carla Riley Greg Roark Tim Robison Gene Rodenburger Ramona Roetteger Rick Rotert Gary Scott Kendall Scott Patti Sherrill Sherri Shirley Dale Shoemaker Reah Singer Kim Smith Becky Sommers Tammy Sovern Mary Ann Speer Carolyn Stahl Kathy Sterling Linda Sterling James Stout John Stout Joyce Stout Teresa Stout Frank Stuckwisch Julia Stuckwisch Entire class participates in bringing Santa to BCHS During the Christmas convocation skit, Little N _ give her her presents as Little Will (Ray Rediker) plays with his LEFT: Santa (Bill Ball) is pulled in his sleigh by ju- nior reindeer girls. ABOVE: The Brownstown Christian Church Bell choir play at the Christmas convo. Rita Stuckwisch Kevin Sullivan Cathy Sweeney Dennis Taylor Brian Temple Cindy Temple Mike Terrell Billy Thompson Deanna Thompson Howard Thompson Glenn Thoroman Debbie Troxell Dedria Waggoner Melissa Warner Wendy Warner Tammy Wessel Missi Wheeler Tim Williams Monique Wilson Judy Wischmeier Terry Wolka 2 Not pictured: Jeff Young Jackie Baughman Jeff Younger Ronald Bohall Kathi Eglen David Gorbett Kim Haws Tina Holloway Kay Rieckers Juniors 129 Membersi@f the sophomore class joi the schog@ song at pep session. Sophs are able to participate in more activities “We've made it two years with only two more to go,” stated Rob Fowler, president of the sophomore class. This thought ran through the minds of 175 members of the class of 1978 as they re- alized they had made the big step from freshmen to sophomores. This year they were able to participate in more extra- curricular activities, such as the girls being able to go out for reserve cheer- leaders, the boys being able to have a better chance to play on the varsity ath- letic teams, and also being masters in- stead of slaves during club initiations. Members in student council from the sophomore class were Rick Brown, Tom Clark, Sarah Reedy, Cindy Waggoner, and Paula Wessel. RIGHT: Representing the sophomore class as the officers are Richard Parr, vice-president; Rob Fowler, president; Karen Robertson, secretary; Sheila Ballard, treasurer. | eC ESRI A ES RE TT ED 130 Sophomores Steve Baker Sheila Ballard Melvin Barnard Cathy Barnett Michelle Benge Kay Benter Ronnie Bohal Verta Bowling David Bowman Tony Brewer Timothy Brittain Denny Brock Rick Brown Amy Bunnell David Burgan Diane Callahan Kathy Carmichael Ronnie Carr Carolyn Caudill Dara Caudill Mary Alice Chowning Beth Clark Marjorie Clark Tom Clark Rick Cockerham Joe Cotton Sharon Cotton Doug Coulter Buster Cummings Roger Davers Craig Davis Angela Day Don DeBurger Mona Delph Jerry Denbow Willow Duncan Vickie Elmer Dale England Jaff Ferguson Kim Fish Mark Fish Patty Fish Barbara Flynn Charlene Fritz Melody Gay Sherry Gilbert Lori Goen Sam Goodman David Gorbett Robin Gorbett Tim Goss Terry Gray Anita Hackman Jeff Hackman Barry Hall Kathy Hall Karen Hanner Paula Hattabaugh Robin Henson Duane Herndon Libby Herndon Laurie Hess Jeff Hoevenor Terry Hollin Shelley Huber Marshall Hudson Troy Jones Clark Kidwell Alan Killey Mark Killey Sophomores 131 132 Sophomores Teresa Kindred Rhonda Kinworthy Sara Koop Sherry Lane Marty Lowe Steve Lynch Buddy McCory Mike McCory Neal McCory Susan McCrary Terri McGuire Morris McKinney Ed McMahon James Miller Teresa Miller Corky Miranda Jeanne Mitchell Anita Moore Brenda Moore Tony Nehrt Doug Nichols Tom Nolting Ricky Noland Richard Parr Randy Pedigo Janet Persinger Kayda Peters Donna Pferrer Susan Prentice Kim Pruitt Butch Ray Mike Reed Sarah Reedy Robert Reynolds Lisa Riggs Judy Roberts Karen Robertson Drew Robertson Brad Robison Jeff Robison Jimmy Robison Jon Rochner Ruth Roettger Tom Roll Vicky Roll Kevin Rucker Doug Scott Jackie Scott Tim Self Lisa Sheldon Rick Shelton Randy Smith Brian Sommers Gil Speer Laura Spurgeon Otis Stout Ross Tabor Tim Tabor Joe Tabor Bill Taylor | Lester Teulker I Roger Teulker Clifton Thomas | Debbie Thompson Cindy Toppe Sherri Toppe Greg Tormoehlen Marty Tormoehlen Sally Troxell Bobby Trueblood Sophomore class presents Thanksgiving convocation Sophomores stop at their for a little chat while getti Mark Vance Karen VonDielingen Lori VonDielingen Darrell Voss Cindy Waggoner Sue Ellen Waggoner Christina Warner Greg Warren Mark Weber Tom Wells Paula Wessel Tammy Williams Brian Wilson Susan Wilson Tim Wilson Doug Wischmeier Janice Wood Angela Wray Kamron Wright Andy Zike Barbara Zike Not Pictured: Tom Allman Rob Fowler Cynthia Harris Keith Lucas Jerry Swank Sophomores 133 Freshmen engage Mr. Johnson to sing at Easter convo School spirit seemed to be the theme of the freshman class, according to freshman class president Jeff Blevins. The class gave a commendable effort in the sectional spirit stick competition They were awarded second place, falling behind only the more experienced se- nior class. The freshman class sponsored the Eas- ter convocation. The featured speaker was Reverend Fred Beedle from the Sur- prise United Methodist Church, and there was singing by BCHS teacher, Mr. Larry Johnson. Freshman members of the student council were Tammy Gray, Patsy Morris, Randy Emmons, Debbie Fields, and George Humphry. Freshman were required to take a se- mester of P.E., one year literature, health, and science, and one year of some type of math course. Donnie Abner Shannon Allman Sherrie Allman Cheryl Arthur Herb Ault Jackie Ault Sheryl Ballard Brenda Ballman David Banister Kay Barnard Joe Beard Ruth Benter Victor Bequeret Mike Blackwell Jeff Blevins Lori Blevins Cindy Bloom Bill Bohall Lisa Bohall Doug Brandt Kathy Brock Patty Burcham Carol Burrell Shelly Butler Jim Buttorff Don Byarly Darlene Callahan Norma Carroll Steve Charles Becky Cheatham Elana Cockerham Tom Cockerham Carla Collins Sandra Collins Dave Cotton Brian Coulter Hanna Crawford Kay Cummings Barbara Davers Shelly Davers Gary Day Crystal Deitz 134 Freshmen Brent Donnelly Marilyn East Randy Emmons Karen Emily David England Debbie Fields Tracy Fields Jeff Fisher Carol Flynn Angela Forgey Barbara Francis Susan Garrett Brenton Barriott Pam Gatte Marvina Gay Jackie Goodman Mary Goss Jerry Graham Tammy Gray Becky Greathouse Peggy Hall Greg Hanner Dawn Haubry Larry Hawks Jackie Hayes Julie Hayne Cecil Hollin Gary Hollin Doug Holman Randy Hubbard Sandra Huber Sherrie Huffman George Humphrey Brad Hurley Roger Hurt Glenda Hutchinson George Jackson Don Kirts Ron Kirts Becky Leonard Cathy Lonsberry Rise Lubker ABOVE LEFT: Freshman class officers. Jeff Blevins, pres; Anita McCory, v. pres; Brad Hurley, treas; and Sandra Huber, sec. LEFT: Between classes freshmen loaf while getting books for their next period classes. Freshmen 135 Frosh study diseases, “The Pearl,” in required courses Steve Mann Jim Manuel Lisa Martin Anita McCory Connie McCory Jim McCory Mike McCory Susan McDaniel Tami McElfresh Rick Meaders Eric Meahl Donald Mikels John Miller Trudy Miller Linda Moore Mike Moore Kim Moyer Monika Myers Deanna Neal Teresa Noland Rita Nowland Cathy Owens Phillip Owens Jan Parr Greg Patton Margaret Payne Mark Persinger Paul Ping Victoria Pollert David Price Danny Proffit Kent Pruitt Fayetta Ramp Tim Ratliff Jonetta Ray 136 Freshmen FAR LEFT: Tammy Gray leads the student body in prayer during the freshman Easter convocation. LEFT: Freshman cheerleaders Tammy Gray, Abby Smith, and Shannon Allman promote spirit during a freshman game. Keith Roark Susan Robertson Jackie Rodenberger Bobby Roll Roger Roll Lonnie Root Doug Scharbrough Mattew Sewell Kim Shelton Orville Shelton Rhonda Shoemaker John Shoultz Sonia Singer Vicki Skelton Abigail Smith Debbie Smith David Sommers Cathie Spoonamore Steve Spurgeon Mary Spurlock Bo Sterling Carl Stidam Steve Stidam Kim Stinson Jeff Stuckwisch Mark Tape Larry Taylor James Thompson Ramona Thompson Tim Thompson Brian Toppe Debbie Tormoehlen Sue Tormoehlen Ray Troxell Randy Turmail Calep Vanarsdale Tina Warren Kathy Waskom Chris Wever Debbie Whitney Charles Williams Sue Wilson Jeff Wolff Not Pictured: Cheryl Wolka John Abel Lawrence Wray Mike Davidson Julie Wright John Klimczewski Ro ger Temple Freshmen 137 Perspective '76 ABOVE: Brian Rice RIGHT: Carolyn Stahl and Kim Haws fo) 138 Advertising’ Where... ehave we bEeEN ? “ARE WE Now ? “ARE WE GOING ? ADVERTISING (ad’ ver tiz’ ing) At some point in time, it became necessary for man to let the public know of the ser- vices that he had to offer. To do this, he carved images on rocks. Being hard to print in yearbooks, rocks were quickly discontinued. The Quiver uses words lave ol(a (Uc COM ialolunm cole Kel mantra arlal Co products, services, and patrons’ support. Throughout the years, advertisers in the COJTI et Mar Wem are) nvame (eno) (rolane-Varem (eve 110% to BCHS. Buying new clothes ... groceries. Working in stores, understanding the principles of business. Now. Where do we go from here? Advertising 139 Teresa Kindred and Doug Coulter Dry Goods—Clothing 202 South Main Brownstown, Indiana THE rsQrLs Ss SARK 100 North Main Brownstown, Indiana Brox. HAC Angie BEARRER Suowp WE. Brownstown rrozen Food lockers Phone: 358-4978 5TH AND EWING ST. 522-2096 HOURS - 8:00 A.M. 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TT os B33 HH a eee 2 A. wii — nt TT a LL HU AQUNUN i | “HOME | FEDERAL [FED SAVINGS © LOAN Mmmm SAVINGS t LOAN ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION L 832 West Tipton Seymour, Indiana Phone: 522-8100 “Where The Action Is’’ 4 162 Advertising LC. FARTS - polled herefords ? Diane Sherrill Jennifer Gaiter, Vallerie Nikirk, Julia Stuckwisch Pam Mulberry | . solar ra 111 South Chestnut Street Seymour, Indiana } Phone: 522-1901 0 Canes “Jackson County's e Oldest Dry Cleaners ’ | Tne. 117-121 West Tanner Brownstown, Indiana C he MIRE fashions 121 West Second Street fit for a Seymour, Indiana queen'’ ES Advertising 163 BLUEBIRD | A WISE lidelity enn icderal Sales and Service 1013 W. Walnut Jo e Zarick’s Suzuki Sales Complete line of parts and accessories Easy Financing Seymour, Indiana eS. ee LO ee, “On the Square ’ GORENE S ) Brownstown, Indiana Phone: 358-4405 SPECIALISTS IN THE LATEST FASHIONS GUN TRADER Brand names Shotguns, Rifles, and Pistols We Buy-Sell and Trade 921 E. Tipton, Seymour 522-8007 a AN HARRISON INC. Timber Cutters Phone: 995-2552 or 358-2284 JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME Vallonia, Indiana Phone: 358-3341 leshman’s rOocery RFD 1 Norman Phone: 995-2172 yo SS Phone: 358-4356 310 E. Commerce Street, Brownstown THE STUDIO “Fine Quality Portraiture” “The Original House of Flavors”. Triple-R Dog Feed Robertson Feeds Sepro-X Full Glu-X Nation’s ; No. 1 Plywood Glue Fat Soybean Feed Extender The Robertson Since 1881 Starting our 4th generation in Brownstown High Schools Bedford Brownstown Seymour (9 Autographs Students Index Abel, Jones 134 Abner, Don 61, 68, 134 Allman, Shannon 75, 78, 87, 134, 137 Allman, Sherri 134 Allman, Tom 54, 62, 72, 73, 78, 93 Anthony, Bob 126 Auther, Cheryl 134 Arthur, Mary Ann 79, 83, 97, 126 Ault, Herb 134 Ault, Jackie 134 Ault, Judy 134 Ault, Kathy 110 Ault, Shelly 17, 59, 79, 88, 89, 94, 95, 110 B Bachmann, Esther 32, 90, 99, 126 Bachmann, Steve 24, 72, 90, 96, 99, 110, 121 Baker, Steve 54, 78, 93, 131 Ball, Bill 32, 93, 126, 127 Ballard, Sheila 58, 78, 86, 90, 131 Ballard, Sheryl 78, 86, 90, 134 Ballman, Brenda 83, 134 Ballman, Robert 40, 126 Banister, David 134 Barnard, Kay 12, 134 Barnard, Melvin 131 Barnett, Cathy Sue 86, 131 Beard, Bryan 110 Beard, Joe 134 Beaty, Francis 79, 93, 110 Beickman, Bruce 17, 54, 73, 79, 93, 110 Benge, Loren 131 Benge, Shelly 70, 86, 89, 131 Benter, Karen 30, 79, 87, 95, 97, 126 Benter, Kay 78, 83, 97, 131 Benter, Ruth 134 Bequeret, Victor 83, 134 Bevers, Debra 110 Black, Traci 37, 79, 89, 126 Blackwell, Mike 78, 86, 90, 134 Blair, Jerry 126 Blevins, Debbie 17, 26, 28, 79, 82, 85, 87, 89, 92, 94, 95, 98, 99, 126 Blevins, Jeff 22, 61, 72, 78, 87, 89, 93, 134 Blevins, Lori 87, 89, 90, 134 Bloom, Cindy 86, 97, 134 Bloom, Tammy 83, 131 Bohall, Bill 134 Bohall, Lisa 134 Bohall, Ronald 47 Bohall, Ronnie 131 Bowling, Gina 75, 85, 87, 89, 94, 95, 98, 99, 126 Bowling, Kim 86, 97, 126 Bowling, Verta 97, 131 Bowman, David 78, 82, 93, 131 Bowman, Richard 126 Bowman, Violet 131 Brandt, Doug 134 Brewer, Richard 54, 60, 79, 93, 110 Brewer, Tony 54, 72, 73, 131 Brittain, Linda 110 Brittain, Tim 82, 131 Brock, Danny 82, 111 Brock, David 82, 126 Brock, Denny 131 Brock, Kathy 134 Brown, Doug 26, 68, 79, 85, 89, 92, 93, 126 Brown, Jeff 22, 54, 56, 68, 85, 89, 93, 111 Brown, Jim 56, 64, 65, 66, 68, 73, 79, 93, 95, 111 Brown, Rick 54, 78, 82, 88, 89, 92, 93, 131 Bunnell, Amy 131 : Burcham, Denny 79, 82, 111 Burcham, Patty 58, 78, 87, 134 Burgan, David 131 Burrell, Carol 134 Burton, Tom 17, 22, 73, 79, 85, 95, 126 Butler, Shelly 89, 134 Butler, Tim 111 Buttorff, Jim 134 Byarlay, Debbie 86, 97, 126 Byarlay, Don 72, 82, 134 Callahan, Darlene 134 Callahan, Diane 17, 70, 78, 86, 89, 91, 99, 131 Carmichael, David 37, 92, 95, 96, 111 Carmichael, Kathy 90, 86, 98, 99, 131, 152 Carr, Ronnie 62, 87, 93, 96, 131 Carroll, Norma 46, 83, 134 Carroll, Pam 111 Cartwright, Michelle 79, 80, 126 Caudill, Carolyn 131 Caudill, Dara 78, 86, 89, 99, 101, 131 Caudill, Jeff 38, 94, 95, 111 Chadwell, Mike 126 Chadwell, Nancy 26, 59, 79, 85, 92, 95, 109, 126 Chapman, Bev 45, 83, 126 Charles, Sharon 79, 86, 89, 97, 111 Charles, Steve 134 Cheatham, Becky 76, 78, 83, 90, 134 Chowning, Mary Alice 86, 131 Clark, Beth Ann 131 Clark, Brian 26, 52, 79, 88, 89, 90, 93, 94, 95, 126 Clark, Tom 35, 54, 71, 78, 87, 88, 89, 92, 93, 131 Clark, Margie 58, 70, 78, 83, 131 Cockerham, Cheryl 45, 79, 89, 126 Cockerham, Elana 83, 134 Cockerham, Jeannie 79, 112 Cockerham, John 134 Cockerham, Ricky 131 Cockerham, Tom 54, 61, 68, 72, 78, 134 Collins, Carla 38, 134 Collins, Craig 36, 93, 126 Collins, Jerry 126 Collins, Myra 79, 85, 87, 89, 97, 112, 116 Conner, Cathy 24, 79, 85, 88, 89, 91, 94, 95, 112, 118 Conrad, Chuck 26, 42, 54, 56, 64, 126 Conrad, Leota 83, 97, 112 Cotrim, Meg 79, 84, 117 Cotton, Dave 134 Cotton, Joseph 131 Cotton, Sharon 131 Coulter, Bryan 134 Coulter, Doug 99, 131, 140 Coulter, Jeff 112 Crawford, Hanna 58, 59, 78, 87, 90, 134 Crockett, Lana 16, 75, 85, 89, 93, 95, 97, 126 Cummings, Buster 54, 64, 68, 87, 93, 131 Cummings, Kay 70, 78, 87, 88, 89, 134 Cummings, Phil 112 D Davers, Barbara 83, 97, 99, 134 Davers, Jackie 17, 33, 70, 79, 84, 89, 94, 98, 99, 112 Davers, Roger 99, 131 Davers, Shelly 83, 99, 134 Davidson, Mike 90, 134 Davidson, Steve 112 Davis, Craig 62, 78, 87, 93, 131 Dannis, Ed 79, 82, 112 Darlage, Stacey 79, 85, 87, 89, 90, 95, 126 Day, Angela 131 Day, Gary 134 DeBurger, Don 54, 68, 78, 93, 131 DeBurger, Lisa 79, 85, 89, 113, 121 Deitz, Crystal 87, 89, 90, 134 Delph, Mona Kay 131 Delph, Randy 54, 68, 93, 126 Denbow, Jerry 131 Dickinson, Anna Marie 9, 33, 79, 84, 88, 89, 98, 99, 126 Disque, Jim 79, 86, 93, 126 Donnell, Vickie 79 Donnelly, Brent 137 Doty, Daryl 24, 93, 96, 105, 113 Duchaine, David 126 Duncan, Willow 78, 131, 146 East, Marilyn 78, 90, 135 Edwards, Billy 126 Elmer, Vickie 78, 86, 96, 131 Emily, Karen 135 Emmons, Jon 87, 88, 89, 90, 93, 94, 95, 98, 99, 126 Emmons, Randy 78, 87, 88, 89, 92, 93, 96, 135 England, Dale 131 England, David 135 Ferguson, Brian 93, 126 Ferguson, Jaff 131 Fields, Debbie 78, 87, 88, 92, 135 Fields, Evan 131 Fields, Randy 26, 57, 64, 68, 73, 126 Fields, Tracy 82, 135 Fish, Carolyn 127 Fish, Karen 44, 113 Fish, Kim 131 Fish, Mark 86, 93 Fish, Mark 78, 131 Fish, Patty 78, 86, 89, 131 Fisher, Donna 113 Fisher, Jeff 82, 135 Fleetwood, Debbie 59, 79, 83, 85, 89, 127 Fleetwood, Pam 79, 84, 127 Flynn, Barb 78, 81, 88, 89, 90, 99, 131, 152 Flynn, Carol 33, 90, 97, 99, 135 Forgey, Angie 53, 58, 78, 87, 90, 135 Foster, Sheila 113 Fountain, Julie 12, 17, 53, 58, 59, 77, 79, 87, 88, 89, 90, 94, 95, 127 Fowler, Retha 20, 85, 97, 113 Fowler, Rob 54, 78, 87, 88, 89, 90, 83, 96, 98, 99 Francis, Barbie 89, 135 Freese, Kevin 93, 127 Fritz, Charlene 78, 87, 97, 131 G Gaiter, Bev 28, 58, 79, 85, 89, 95, 98, 99, 112, 113, 118 Gaiter, Jennifer 16, 57, 84, 89, 113, 163 Gambrel, Terry 22, 64, 73, 79, 96, 113 Garrett, Marc 28, 86, 93, 127 Garrett, Susan 135 Garriott, Brenton 135 Gatte, Pam 53, 58, 59, 78, 86, 88, 90, 135 Gay, Mark 113 Gay, Marvina 135 Gay, Melody 131 Gay, Pam 44, 79, 85, 127 Gilbert, Penny 58, 59, 79, 87, 90, 95, 127 Gilbert, Sherry 58, 59, 70, 78, 131 Goben, Nancy 113 Goen, Lori 78, 87, 89, 131 Goodman, Jackie 70, 78, 135 Goodman, Sam 37, 57, 68, 93, 131 Gorbett, David 131 Gorbett, Robin 78, 131 Gass, Mary Jane 87, 135 Goss, Robin 26, 79, 84, 90, 91, 95, 127 Goss, Tim 54, 68, 78, 93, 131 Graham, Jerry 135 Gray, Tammy 75, 78, 86, 90, 92, 99, 135, 136, 137 Gray, Terry 89, 90, 93, 99, 131 Greathouse, Becky 59, 86, 99, 135 Greathouse, Kathy 79, 84, 127 Greathouse, Terry 39, 127 Grissom, Jeff 52, 113 Gutting, David 24, 39, 79, 96, 114 169 Hackman, Anita 78, 131 Hackman, Brad 79, 82, 93, 127 Hackman, Jeff 78, 82, 93, 131 Hackman, John 93, 127 Hackman, Julie 17, 70, 78, 79, 85, 89, 92, 94,95, 114 Hackman, Kathy 59, 70, 79, 83, 85, 89, 127 Hackman, Kevin 79, 114 Hackman, Marcia 79, 87, 88, 89, 95, 114, 124 Hackman, Parke 79, 82, 93, 94, 114, 148 Hackman, Steve 36, 79, 82, 93, 94, 127 Hall, Barry 54, 62, 63, 78, 82, 89, 90, 93, 131 Hall, Brian 114 Hall, Kathy 83, 131 Hall, Mary Ann 58, 70, 79, 83, 89, 114 Hall, Peggy 135 Hall, Sandy 59, 70, 79, 84, 127 Hamblen, Rob 49, 60, 114 Hamilton, David 93, 127 Hanner, Debbie 114 Hanner, Greg 135 Hanner, Karen 37, 131 Harbough, Cathy 79, 85, 87, 89, 94, 95, 98, 99, 127 Harbough, Julie 79, 85, 87, 89, 95, 98, 99, 127 Harvey, Gwen 35, 79, 85, 87, 89, 94, 95, 96, 98, 99, 127 Hattabaugh, Betty 127 Hattabaugh, Paula Jo 83, 131 Haubry, Dawn 78, 86, 135 Haver, Tracy 79, 89, 115 Haws, Kim 33, 79, 89, 99, 138 Hayers, Jackie 82, 135 Hayne, Julie 86, 90, 135 Henson, Keela 83, 127 Henson, Peggy 44, 86, 97, 127 Henson, Robin 131 Herndon, Duane 131 Herndon, Libby 78, 86, 131 Hess, Laurie 78, 86, 89, 90, 91, 131 Hillenburg, Mark 131 Hoevenor, Jeff 131 Hollin, Cecil 135 Hollin, Gary 135 Mark Hurt 170 Frank Lahrman Hollin, Terry 131 Holman, Doug 78, 88, 89, 135 Holman, Pam 24, 70, 79, 85, 86, 97, 115 Horton, Susan 35, 85, 87, 94, 95, 99, 127 Hubbard, Randy 135 Huber, Sandra 17, 78, 87, 88, 90, 134, 135 Huber, Shelley 17, 70, 78, 87, 88, 90, 131 Hudson, Marshall 72, 78, 86, 89, 93, 96, 131 Huffman, Sherrie 70, 89, 135 Humphrey, George 92, 135 Hunsucker, Bill 11, 79, 82, 127 Hurley, Barbara 22, 33, 70, 79, 84, 85, 89, 98, 99, 115, 121 Hurley, Brad 17, 33, 54, 61, 68, 78, 93, 134, 135 Hurt, Mark 79, 90, 93, 115 Hurt, Roger 68, 90, 93, 135 Hutchinson, Glenda 135 Ireland, Irene 79, 127 Ison, Nadine 17, 79, 84, 85, 89, 115, 118 Jackson, George 61, 135 Jones, Carol 36, 83, 127 Jones, Dexter 17, 23, 54, 68, 79, 85, 92, 93, 95, 115 Jones, Ray 127 Jones, Tony 127 Jones, Troy 68, 78, 87, 93, 131 K Kidwell, Clark 54, 55, 62, 63, 73, 78, 89, 93, 96, 131 Kidwell, Mark 12, 60, 73, 79, 85, 93, 95, 115 Kieffer, Ernie 87, 89, 90, 92, 93, 95, 98, 99, 127 Kieffer, Tom 21, 79, 88, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 98, 99,115 Killey, Alan 78, 96, 131 Killey, Mark 78, 131 Killey, Paul 127 er Jones | Kindred, Beth 115 Kindred, Teresa 132, 140 Kinworthy, Rhonda 78, 86, 89, 99, 132 Kirts, Don 135 Kirts, Ron 135 Klimcyewski, Eric 135 Koop, May Lou 79, 87, 88, 89, 95, 116 Koop, Sara 70, 78, 83, 88, 89, 132 L Lahrman, Frank 22, 64, 71, 79, 85, 93, 94, 95, 116 Lahrman, Marc 9, 13, 50, 54, 71, 79, 82, 90, 93, 12% Lambring, Carey 64, 67, 72, 73, 79, 116 Lane, Sherry 132 Lemar, Mike 37, 127 Leonard, Becky 135 Leonard, Jane 127 Leturgez, Rhea 97, 116 Lind, Cora 35, 79, 83, 85, 87, 89, 117 Long, Tim 40, 79, 93, 128 Long, Tom 116 Long, Tony 52, 64, 73, 79, 93, 96, 112, 116 Lonsberry, Cathy 58, 78, 135 Lowe, Marty 132 Lubker, Rise 86, 135 Lucas, Brad 36, 79, 89, 93, 96, 101, 128 Lucas, Peggy 43, 79, 84, 89, 90, 94, 116, 124, 154 Lutes, Jill 79, 87, 88, 89, 90, 99, 128 Lutes, Kitturah 84, 128 Lynch, Dolly 128 Lynch, Steve 57, 82, 132 M Manaugh, Mimi 13, 58, 79, 82, 94, 109, 128 Mantz, Felicia 116 Mann, Jim 54, 79, 93, 128 Mann, Roger 62, 82, 128 Mann, Steve 82, 93, 136 Manuel, James 61, 68, 86, 90, 93, 136 Martin, David 128 Doug Wessell 2, Me sea Martin, Lisa 136 Martin, Tom 128 Martindale, David 28, 79, 86, 88, 89, 90, 93, 95, 96, 128 Matlock, Tammy 85, 89, 92, 116 McClara, Holly 79, 85, 87, 89, 90, 128 McCory, Anita 58, 78, 81, 86, 136 McCory, Buddy 54, 72, 73, 78, 86, 89, 96, 132 McCory, Connie 136 McCory, Jimmie 61, 72, 136 McCory, Jody 85, 89, 97, 98, 128 McCory, Mike 73, 132 McCory, Mike 61, 86, 136 McCory, Neal 132 McCory, Patti 79, 85, 86, 97, 128 McCrary, Steve 17, 39, 79, 85, 93, 95, 128, 141 McCrary, Susan 16, 20, 22, 58, 78, 86, 89, 132 McDaniel, Susan 136 McElfresh, Tami 78, 86, 136 McGuire, Rene 128 McGuire, Terri 97, 132 McKain, Sherry 9, 33, 79, 85, 88, 89, 95, 98, 99, 128 McKinney, Morris 93, 132 McKinney, Nancy 58, 70, 79, 84, 90, 98, 128 McMahan, Ed 43, 54, 93, 132 McMahan, Jeft 54, 79, 93, 128 McPike, Pam 79, 87, 88, 89, 95, 128 Meadors, Rick 82, 136 Meahl, Eric 136 Meahl, Perry 79, 116 Mikels, Don 82, 136 Miller, Jim 132 Miller, John 136 Miller, Teresa 132 Miller, Tim 116 Miller, Trudy 136 Miranda, Corky 87, 90, 96, 132 Mitchell, Jeanne 53, 78, 86, 88, 89, 90, 132 Moore, Anita 78, 86, 89, 132 Moore, Brenda 132 Moore, Don 128 Moore, Kevin 128 Moore, Linda 83, 136 Moore, Mike 136 Morgan, Ruby 97, 128 Morris, Pat 136 Moyer, Kim 87, 136 Moyer, Tom 35, 52, 87, 93, 94, 96, 128 Mulberry, Pam 26, 53, 85, 94, 128, 163 Mullins, Terry 128 Munter, Brad 128 Myers, Monika 48, 53, 78, 86, 88, 90, 136 Nantz, Dellia 116 Neal, Deanna 97, 136 Neal, Debbie 79, 83, 128 Neal, Tim 128 Nehrt, Tony 47, 52, 78, 81, 93, 132 Nichols, Doug 89, 93, 96, 132 Nichols, Garry 71, 85, 93, 112, 118, 144 Nikirk, Vallerie 83, 84, 85, 89, 118, 163 Nolan, Teresa 78, 86, 136 Nolting, Tom 54, 78, 86, 89, 93, 132 Norman, Mark 36, 64, 66, 71, 79, 85, 89, 93, 128 Norman, Tim 79, 82, 93, 128 Nowland, Bonnie 84, 128 Nowland, Rita 136 Nowland, Rick 72, 82, 132 O Oakes, Mervin 54, 55, 79, 85, 93, 118 Osmon, Dana 42, 79, 83, 85, 89, 90, 91, 97, 118 Otte, Greg 79, 93, 128 Otte, Jeff 79, 128 Owens, Cathy 22, 33, 78, 90, 136 Owens, Teresa 44, 79, 118 Owens, Tracy 128 Brian Clark mM “ P Parker, Elaine 79, 83, 85, 89, 90, 97, 128 Parr, Jan 58, 59, 70, 136 Parr, Richard 52, 64, 65, 87, 93, 132 Patton, Greg 82, 136 Pavne, Margaret 136 igo, Randy 72, 132 rersinger, Mark 78, 87, 93, 136 Persinger, Janet 83, 132 Persinger, Joyce 79, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91, 128 Persinger, Mike 54, 79, 87, 93, 94, 95, 127, 128 Peters, Glenn 79, 82, 128 Peters, Kayda 78, 96, 99, 132 Pferrer, Donna Jean 132 Phegley, Rick 128 Ping, Paul 136 Pollert, Vicki 87, 89, 136 Pottschmidt, Faith 24, 31, 70, 79, 87, 89, 91, 94, 95, 118 Prentice, Susan 87, 90, 99, 132 Price, David 136 Proffit, Dan 136 Pruitt, Kent 82, 136 Pruitt, Kevin 128 Pruitt, Kim 83, 132 Ramp, Fayetta 33, 136 Ramp, Penny 43, 79, 97, 118 Ratliff, Tim 136 Ray, Jonetta 136 : Redicker, Ray 57, 64, 65, 67, 79, 82, 87, 93, 94, 95, 128 Reed, Mike 132 Reedy, Jane 76, 79, 89, 90, 94, 98, 99, 118, 122 Reedy, Sarah 58, 78, 87, 88, 89, 90, 92, 132 8 Reid, Lois 30, 58, 85, 87, 88, 89, 94, 95, 98, 99, 128 Reid, pam 75, 86, 88, 89, 90, 93, 128 Reynolds, Robert 132 Rice, Brian 21, 79, 86, 88, 89, 92, 93, 94, 96, 98, 99, TS A136 Rieckers, Kay 33, 70, 79, 84. Rieckars, Ron 79, 82, 93, 94, 128 Riggs, Debbie 70, 85, 118 Riggs, Lisa 132, 154 Riley, Carla 79, 86, 90, 91, 128 Roark, Greg 128 Roark, Keith 136 Roberts, Judy 132 Robertson, Drew 87, 88, 89, 90, 93, 98, 99, 132 Robertson, Karen 86, 88, 89, 132 Robertson, Susan 53, 58, 78, 88, 90, 99, 137 Robison, Brad 52, 62, 72, 73, 78, 86, 93, 132 Robison, Jeff 72, 73, 78, 82, 93, 132 Robison, Jim 78, 82, 96, 132 Robison, Tim 128 Rochner, Jon 86, 88, 89, 90, 132 Rodenburger, Gene 87, 88, 89, 128 Rodenburger, Jackie 90, 137 Roettger, Ramona 79, 85, 87, 89, 94, 95, 128 Roettger, Ruth 70, 78, 83, 97, 132 Roll, Bobby 137 Roll, Roger 137 Roll, Terry 79, 118 Roll, Tom 132 Roll, Vicky 132 Root, Lonnie 137 Root, Ray 79 Rotert, Rick 128 Rucker, Kevin 72, 82, 132 Russell, Barbara 22, 79, 84, 85, 89, 97, 119 Russell, David 119 S Sargent, Bessie 21, 47, 89, 119 Scharbrough, Doug 137 Schryer, Tony 60, 119 Scott, Doug 132 Scott, Dwayne Scott, Gary 128 Scott, Jackie 78, 83, 97, 132 Scott, Kendall 128 Scott, Tammy 16, 70, 79, 985, 89, 90, 91, 95, 99, 119, 121 Self, Tim 132 Sewell, Matthaw 137 Sheldon, Lisa 78, 89, 132 Shelton, Kim 87, 137 Shelton, Orville 137 Shelton, Rick 132 Sherrill, Diane 70, 85, 89, 95, 119, 163 Sherrill, Patti 22, 26, 79, 84, 8895, 128 Shirley, Sherri 79, 84, 88, 89, 91, 97, 128 Shoemaker, Carol 79, 88, 89, 95, 119 Shoemaker, Dale 79, 82, 128 Shoemaker, Rhonda 70, 78, 86, 90, 137 Shoultz, John 137 Singer, Mark 82, 119 Singer, Reah 33, 35, 87, 99, 128 Stinger, Sonia 33, 83, 97, 137 Skelton, Vicki 53, 78, 81, 89, 90, 137 Smith, Abby 75, 78, 86, 88, 137 Smith, Randy 132 Smith, Debbie 137 Smith, Kim 34,79, 128 Sommers, Becky Sommers, Brian 54, 62, 71, 78, 86, 89, 90, 93, 132 Sommers, David 137 Sommers, Kim 120 Sovern, Tammy 128 Speer, Gil 17, 31, 54, 68, 78, 89, 90, 93, 132 Speer, Mary Ann 59, 70, 79, 85, 92, 95, 128 Spoonamore, Cathie 137 Spurgeon, Laura 39, 58, 78, 87, 89, 90, 132 Spurgeon, Steve 137 Spurlock, Mary Beth 16, 58, 78, 86, 137 Stahl, Carolyn 70, 79, 84, 128, 130 Stamper, Tony 120 Sterling, Bo 54, 61, 68, 93, 137 Sterling, Kathy 36, 79, 85, 87, 89, 94, 95, 98, 99, 128 Sterling, Linda 53, 59, 79, 85, 87, 90, 94, 95, 128 Stidam, Carl 137 Stidam, Steve 137 Stinson, Kim 137 Stout, James 128 Stout, John 128 Stout, Joyce 79, 83, 85, 97, 128 Stout, Ottis 132 Stout, Teresa 79, 85, 86, 89, 97, 128 Stuckwisch, Frank 128 Stuckwisch, Jeff 57, 61, 73, 87, 137 Stuckwisch, Julia 70, 85, 87, 88, 89, 99, 128, 163 Stuckwisch, Rita 79, 83, 129 Sullivan, Kevin 129 Swank, Jerry 82 Sweeney, Cathy 58, 59, 79, 85, 129 Sweeney, Kim 53, 58, 59, 79, 85, 120 T Tabor, Ross 30, 54, 68, 78, 87, 88, 90, 93, 96, 98, 99, 132 Tabor, Tim 57, 68, 78, 87, 132 Tape, Mark 61, 82, 93, 137 Taylor, Bill 82, 132 Taylor, Dennis 79, 82, 93, 129 Taylor, Joe 132 Taylor, Larry 137 Taylor, Lisa 43, 86, 94, 120 Temple, Brian 129 Temple, Cindy 79, 89, 129 Temple, Roger 137 Terkhorn, Cathy 79, 84, 85, 89, 99, 120, 121 Terrell, Mike 79, 93, 96, 129 Teulker, Lester 78, 82, 93, 132 Teulker, Roger 82, 132 Thomas, Cliff 54, 56, 62, 78, 89, 93, 132 Thompson, Billy 129 Thompson, Deanna 23, 59, 70, 79, 82, 85, 129 Thompson, Debbie 132 Thompson, Howdy 54, 79, 129 Thompson, James 137 Thompson, Mona 137 Thompson, Monte 79, 93, 120 Thompson, Pam 37, 79, 83, 89, 120, 124 Thompson, Tim 137 Thoroman, Glenn 129 Toppe, Brian 137 Toppe, Cindy 78, 132 Toppe, Kim 44, 79, 86, 97, 120 Toppe, Sherri 78, 87, 89, 132 Tormoehlen, Debbie 76, 78, 83, 90, 137 Tormoehlen, Greg D. 82, 93, 132 Tormoehlen, Greg L. 73, 82, 94, 120 Tormoehlen, Marty 132 Tormoehlen, Sue Ann 83, 89, 137 Troxell, Debbie 79, 129 Troxell, Ray 137 Troxell, Sally 78, 89, 97, 132 Trueblood, Bob 87, 93, 96, 98, 99, 132 Turmail, Arlene 31, 79, 87, 89, 95, 120 Turmail, Randy 61, 86, 137 Vance, Mark 133 Vanarsdale, Calep 137 VonDielingen, Joe 13, 17, 45, 79, 82, 90, 93, 120, 150 VonDielingen, Karen 133 VonDielingen, Lori 30, 53, 58, 59, 78, 86, 88, 90, 133 Voss, Brad 123 Voss, Darrell 133 Ww Waggoner, Cindy 59, 78, 82, 92, 133 Waggoner, Dedria 86, 129 Waggoner, Sue Ellen 78, 82, 97, 133 Warner, Christina 83, 89, 97, 133 Warner, Melissa 79, 84, 85, 129 Warner, Nick 93, 111, 123 Warner, Wendy 129 Warren, Dave 17, 54, 64, 65, 67, 79, 93, 123 | Warren, Greg 52, 62, 78, 93, 133 Warren, Tim 23, 54, 68, 79, 93, 123 Warren, Tina 78, 86, 88, 137 Waskom, Kathy 87, 137 Wayman, Jim 8, 57, 79, 90, 93, 95, 98, 99, 111, 123, 118 Wayt, Leland 79, 82, 93, 123 Weber, Andy 62, 72, 78, 88, 89, 96, 99, 133 Weddell, Martha 79, 86, 89, 123 Weddell, Mary 79, 86, 89, 99, 123 Weesner, Jim 79, 93, 123 Wehrkamp, Nancy 37, 123 Wells, Tom 52, 62, 63, 78, 86, 89, 93, 133 Wessel, Doug 54, 79, 93, 123, 122 Wessel, Kim 24, 70, 79, 87, 88, 89, 91, 123 Wessel, Paula 31, 78, 92, 97, 133 Wessel, Tammy 79, 83, 85, 97, 129 Wever, Chris 78, 137 Wheeler, Barbara 58, 79, 80, 123 Wheeler, Debby 123 Wheeler, Missi 37, 79, 83, 89, 129 Whitney, Debbie 90, 137 Williams, Eric 137 Williams, Tammy 78, 133 Williams, Tim 129 Wilson, Brian 133 Wilson, Susan 78, 97, 133 Wilson, Susan 137 Wilson, Monique 79, 84, 129 Wilson, Tim 133 Wischmeier, Doug 78, 93, 133 Wischmeier, Judy 79, 87, 94, 95, 97, 129 Wolka, Cheryl 137 Wolff, Jeff 61, 82, 137 Wolka, Terry 57, 73, 79, 93, 95, 129 Wood, Junice 78, 87, 97, 133 Wray, Angela 78, 133 Wray, Lawrence 72, 137 Wright, Julie 83, 137 Wright, Kamron 54, 87, 96, 133 Y Yonts, Sherry 95, 99, 123 Young, Jeff 54, 68, 79, 93, 129 Younger, Jeff 26, 52, 79, 93, 129 Jb Zike, Andy 62, 72, 93, 133 Zike, Barbara 78, 87, 97, 133 Administration, Faculty, and Staff A Achelpohl, Mrs. Mildred 108 Ault, Mrs. Alice 70, 105 Ault, Mrs. Kathleen 109 Ayers, Mrs. Doris 108 Ayers, Mr. Everett 109 Ballard, Mr. Joe 109 Barentine, Mr. Steve 54, 105 Bedwell, Mrs. Ruth 108 Brock, Mr. George 109 Browning, Mrs. Lorraine 108 Browning, Mr. Otis 109 Burcham, Mrs. Doris 24, 105 Burnside, Mr. Ray 109 Burton, Mr. Don 52, 53, 61 Burton, Mrs. Marilyn 41 Burton, Dr. Robert 15, 102, 103 Byers, Miss Sally 105 C Chastain, Mrs. Mary Lea 104 Cummings, Mrs. Patty 109 D Darlage, Mrs. Dorothy 104, 106 Dickinson, Mrs. Charlotte 13, 104, 106 Driver, Mr. Hal V. 102 Duffy, Mr. Darrell 105 Engle, Mr. Paul 109 Ferguson, Mrs. Molly 98, 99, 105 Fisher, Mrs. Estelle 109 Fountain, Miss Paula 105 G Girt, Mr. Ben 38, 57, 104 Gossman, Mrs. Birdie 97, 105 H Hackman, Mr. Gerald 109 Harrison, Mrs. Juanita 108 Harrison, Mrs. Susan 83, 104 Hehman, Mr. Ervin 109 Herndon, Mrs. Doris 108 Hinkle, Mr. Larry 54, 68, 102 Hinnefeld, Mr. Lynn 95, 106 Horton, Mrs. Clara Belle 109 Isaacs, Mr. Dickie 10, 39, 99, 105 Johnson, Mr: Larry 31, 54, 56, 81, 105 Jones, Mr. Ivan 109 K Kerns, Mr. Lester 34, 78, 87, 93, 98, 104 Killey, Mrs. Vernon 108 Knott, Mr. Dean 108 Krebs, Mr. Len 64, 67, 68, 79, 104 Laney, Mr. Charles 109 Lockman, Mrs. Dortha 109 Louden, Mr. Edmund 68, 106 Lutes, Mrs. Peggy 109 Lubker, Mr. Orville 85, 106 M Martin, Mr. Ralph 103 Martin, Mr. Robert 36, 72, 107 Martin, Mr. Russell 109 McCrary, Mrs. Dorothy 84, 106 McKinney, Mr. Charles 109 McKinney, Mr. Keith 109 Mitchell, Mr. Ralph 103 Moenich, Mrs. Joyce 86, 107 Myers, Mr. Robert 13, 44, 82, 107 Norman, Mr. Don 103 Norton, Mr. Garl 109 Parman, Mr. Dickie 90 Paul, Mrs. Dorothy 102 Persinger, Mrs. Molly 89 Persinger, Mr. Robert 54, 107 Peters, Mr. Eugene 109 Pogue, Mrs. Ilene 108 Pollert, Mr. Kenneth 109 R Redicker, Mr. Elvert 103 Reynolds, Mr. Wharton 40 Robertson, Mr. Dan 109 Robertson, Mrs. Ruth 32, 106 Rose, Mr. Gerald 92, 103 S Scharbrough, Mrs. Wilma 42, 107 Schrink, Mr. Steve 31, 54, 62, 73, 106 Sherrill, Mr. Ralph 103 Silence, Mrs. Ida 108 Snyder, Mr. Charles 106 Sommers, Mr. Louis 71 Sprowles, Mrs. Carolyn 105 Steinkamp, Mr. Stanley 109 Stuckwisch, Mr. John 11, 94, 106 Stuckwish, Mr. Lonn 82, 107 T Thompson, Mrs. Marsha 48, 70, 107 Tormoehlen, Mrs. Terry 58, 59 Ww Wayman, Mrs. Darlene 102 Weaver, Mr. Carroll 103 Wheeler, Mrs. Helen 108 Wischmeier, Mr. Waldo 103 Wolff, Mr. Kenneth 109 Wood, Miss Jan 13, 59, 70 Wright, Mr. Dennis 109 173 a aa ee OT as bo = oe Az] O + ™ = here... ‘ -have we been ? “ARE WE NOW ? “ARE WE GOING? Where do we go from here? Over and over that one question appears. On to success, or to failure. The struggles, the work all make it worthwhile. Time pas- ses unmercifully, leaving in its wake the devastation of those eluding its powerful grip. It is up to us as individuals, and as Brownstown Central High School, to challenge time’s devastation with a de- sire, a gnawing sensation to want to ful- fill the dreams and aspirations we have. Where do we go from here? Ever on- ward, following the footsteps left by past generations and the challenges educa- tion has presented. Where will you go from here? “SS Sy S tt ae ; tend P congener LEFT: Cars move out of their parking places, nos- ing into the exit line. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Girt’s recordplayer provides music as he and Mr. Martin grade papers on the last exam day. CENTER LEFT: Senior boys display diplomas at the reception after commencement. BELOW: Lockers stand empty after clean-out, waiting for next year’s occupants. Closing 175 1976 Quiver Staff Co-Editors Jackie Davers, Tom Kieffer Ass’t. Editor Debbie Blevins Photographers Jim Wayman, Drew Robertson, Tom Kieffer, Rob Fowler, Steve Davidson Organizations Co-Editors Sherry McKain, Jody McCory Organizations Staff Academics Co-Editors Academics Staff Sports Editor Ass’‘t. Sports Editor Esther Bachmann Gwen Harvey, Susan Horton Sh erri Yonts Kathy Sterling Susan Robertson Sports Staff Carolyn Stahl, Tammy Gray Senior Editor Jane Reedy Ads and Art Editor Brian Rice Ads Staff Jane Reedy, Ross Tabor Business Managers Peggy Lucas, Susan Prentice Underclassmen Editor Babs Hurley Underclassmen Staff Ernie Kieffer Photography Staff Karen Fish Index Co-Editors Gina Bowling, Tammy Scott Typists Bev Gaiter, Peggy Lucas Faculty Co-Editors Karen Fish, Reah Singer Adviser Mrs. Molly Ferguson ; gt helping out. We thank oS ee See ea hal dnb amet ere tea hes =i The ‘staffsitter’—Mr. Kerns great work, Tom Schwein, official yearbook ... Mr. Reynolds for the use of the art room. photographer. ... for all the parents whose patience and toler- ... Mr. Jerry Cranny and Mrs. Pat Lucas who ance helped to make this book possible. worked with us at Paragon Yearbooks. ... Mrs. Edna Mae Smith and the Brownstown _., the custodial staff for cleaning “around us.” Banner for information for the Bicentennial insert. ... The Publications class and Meg Cotrim for | 176 Acknowledgements iy ® 4 ‘ -_ . A perspective of Jackson County History as viewed by the residents of the area of Brownstown Bicentennial ‘Special Report’ 177 Fort Vallonia ‘relives’ area history yearround Resting peacefully in one of Indiana’s finest melon-producing areas, Vallonia is justly proud of its heritage that predates the birth of the state. Both the village, oldest town in Jack- son County, and the fort, which pre- ceded it got their names from their loca- tions in a valley, using the French word, “vallon,” meaning little valley. Settled by the French about 1800, Val- lonia grew by trading with the Indians, who were friendly at that time. Around 1810, the Indians became belligerent to- ward the settlers, so Gen. Harrison or- dered a fort built to protect the 90 fam- ilies in the area. As records show, there were no actual pictures taken of the fort, but descriptions and specifications of the fort have been preserved in public records. In 1816, the commissioners voted whether to move the capital from Cory- don to Ft. Vallonia. Vallonia lost by one vote; therefore, the capital remained at Corydon for a few more years. To en- courage further settlement of the state, on May 17, 1820, the commissioners, led by Gen. John Tipton, set out to find a new site for the capital nearer the center of the state. The new site they selected was Indianapolis, and it has remained the capital of Indiana to this day. Although laid out in 1812, four years before statehood, Vallonia was not re- corded until 1856, 40 years after the statehood of Indiana. In 1815, the territorial act, creating Jackson County, effective Jan. 1, 1816, out of territory then in Jefferson and Washington Counties, named a com- mittee to choose its county seat. Val- lonia was expecting to be named, as they were the largest city in the county at this time. The committee, however, chose Brownstown, as it was more cen- trally located. It should also be noted that a treaty of peace was made during this time be- tween the white settlers of Vallonia and the Shawnee and Wyandotte tribes. Ft. Vallonia Days Promote historical Interest in area 178 Bicentennial ‘Special Report’ Fort Vallonia was the principal one of three forts in what is now Jackson County during the War of 1812. It was built on the present site of Vallonia in 1811. At that time the East Fork of White River was approximately the Indian boundary. The first land entry in Jackson County—until 1816 part of Washington County—was in 1808. At the outbreak of the War of 1812, there were 92 families living in this area and at the end of the war only 22. Fort Vallonia, built by the settlers, was OcCcu- pied and in use until 1814 and was de- molished in 1821. No actual pictures were ever made of the fort. Various de- scriptions and specifications of the fort have been preserved in public records and noted earlier, and in the writings of pioneer settlers who lived in the fort or saw it. It is described as a high stockade built of large logs and was erected around one and one-half acres of ground, through or under which ran the Vallonia Branch. A dwelling now stands upon the site, also a livery barn. Jessie B. Durham supervised the construction of the building and was the “first civilian” commander. Se SS EES The history presented here is that taken from lo-_ cal documents and information distributed by Ft. Vallonia area residents, recounting their history. ABOVE: A drawing of Ft. Vallonia, depicting the original fort as it once stood in Vallonia. FAR LEFT: Ft. Vallonia lives again, as interested citizens launch a refortification effort to reconstruct the original fort. LEFT: Next to the replica of the fort stands the museum, where artifacts of days gone by remain. Bicentennial ‘Special Report’ 179 “Nowhere have the discrepancies been more numerous, or the opinions of the best informed at greater variance than was developed in interviews re- garding the early inhabitants of Browns- town and the exploits of those adventur- ous pioneers whose memories will be remembered in the annals of Browns- town history. It is known that the Territorial Legisla- ture in session at corydon in 1815, passed an act which was to take effect the first of January, the following year which provided for the organization of Jackson County out of the territory of Washington and Jefferson counties and named commissioners to locate the county seat and appoint a county agent for the sale of lots. The land on which the town is located was purchased from the United States by entry in the year 1816 by John Ket- cham, considered to be the founding fa- ther of Brownstown. Circa 1816, the sur- rounding areas of Brownstown were little more than wilderness and a dense growth of trees. Thd deed conveying the land to the county agent bears the date of February 27, 1817. The orginial pur- chase was for about 153 acres at a cost of $1,230.80. It consisted of 168 lots and the public square. Although the first sales of land were not made until 1817, log cabins were known to be standing at the time. There is no definite founder of Brownstown that is without doubt. There is great speculation as to the progress of Brownstown and the causes which would have increased it in size. Had the B O Railroad pas sed through the borders of Brownstown, it has been theorized that today, Brownstown would be a ‘metropolis.’ However, it didn’t, mainly because of the lack of public enterprise and the impractibility of routing the railroad through the town. Several attempts were made to incor- porate Brownstown, but it was not in- corporated until 1870, being the same corporation up to this date. Crime being what it was even in those days, the need for a jail soon became apparent and in August of 1816 it was ordered that a temporary jail be made of “hughed” logs and shingle “ruff” to be 12 by 18 feet. A new jail was built in 1621 and was built of stone. A trap door was included to provide an easy escape for those prisioners who were being mob- bed, allowing for them to be transported Brownstown area takes pride in schools; early history to another jail. The Brownstown Area has always been boastful of its agricultural success, even back to 1874, when E.T. Cox, state geologist reported that, “Few counties in the state can boast of greater agricultural resources than Jackson.” Hickory nuts, watermelon, grapes, and other grains were raised in abundance. The History of Jackson County, along with the Brownstown Banner are rich in the early beginnings of the county, and provide an interesting account of our origin. Recent years have seen the expansion of the Brownstown Area, including a state-recognized Watermelon Festival, which has grown tremendously in the last 6 years. The addition of a new ele- mentary school, an A W, soon to be completed in town, and the construction of several new facilities in the town have added to the beauty of the town and sought to bring new revenue. Brownstown remains a scenic rural town, interested in the welfare of all and the preservation and maintanence of its proud history as it ventures into the next 200 years. @ — ‘ _ STANDARD As taken from the Brownstown Area Sesquicen- tennial history. FAR LEFT: The town bell, formerly located in the courthouse tower is mounted in the courthouse lawn. LEFT: A memoriam to Col. John Ketcham, founder of Brownstown is a marker, covering a sealed capsule to be opened upon Brownstown’s 200th anniversary. BELOW: Nostalgic remnants of earlier educational systems, these diplomas seem to bask in their own posterity. iv MEMORY. OF N KETCHAM Bo sth ve G5 | � “gxta} Fearless pioneer, Ranger, “see-™4 surveyor, public servant — SRN ANS Nie NT aay, who dedicated this public square for seat of dovernment i, ct sae County, Ind. | | renbrownstown was founded | trl 8. TBI. ‘.,. boastful of 1815—Act passed by legislature creating Jackson County 1816—Brownstown comes into existance 1819—First brick building built in town 1822—Second courthouse built 1824—John Q. Adams, while campaign- ing stayed with relatives at the home of John and Rebecca Jacobs 1825—Methodist Church founded 1826—Baptist Church founded 1833—Attempt to incorporate Browns- town failed 1834—First brick courthouse built 1839—Brownstown Christian and Presby- terian Churches organized 1840—White River Academy founded 1853—First county fair held 1854—B O Railroad comes to town 1857—Ewing founded; Post Office established 1862—Civil War volunteers organized (6th, 7th regiments) 1869—First issue of Brownstown Banner published 1870—Brownstown finally incorporated Se ScRolar siip, UALS agricultural success ... even to 1874 ...’ after three attempts 1872—Second jail built 1873—Fourth courthouse built 1876—Fairview Cemetery planned 1881—Ewing Mill Co., founded 1883—Stave Factory, cooper shop opened in Ewing 1884—Brownstown H.S. first com- missioned 1891—Street car tract built, drawn by mules 1892—Walnut St. school built (first) 1898-Street lights and water system built 1899—Kieffer Paper mill begins operations 1900—First autos appear; Lutheran church built 1903—First auto owned by Brownstown man; Dr. C.L. Wilson 1907—Speed record set by Dr. Wilson for B’town to Seymour trip; time— 28 min. 1907—First B’town football team orga- nized in high school 1910—Two wings added to courthouse 1913—Great flood occurred; worst in history 1916—First street paved 1931—BHS basketball team goes to state tourney as “Sweet Sixteen” 1935—Nazerene Church founded 1939-—Starve Hollow Lake organized 1942—Ration stamps distributed 1946-—Street signs erected 1949—Marion Kay formed 1954—New jail built (present jail) 1959—Courthouse clock hit by lightning 1960—Courthouse clock rebuilt 1962—B’town swim pool built 1962—Driftwood township consolidates with Brownstown 1963—BCHS high school built 1965—Present football completed 1966—Watermelon festival stadium Bicentennial ‘Special Report’ 181 ’ ’ French explorer LaSalle first to The state of Indiana is also rich in his- torical artifacts, and a small portion of the colorful history goes somewhat as follows: “The early inhabitants of the region we now Call Indiana were nomadic In- dians whose mounds still can be seen in various parts of the state. Later, farming Indians took the place of the nomadic tribes. The Indians inhabiting the area when the first settlers arrived, however, were the warlike, hunting tribes who had entered the state after 1600. The first known white man to set foot in Indiana was the French explorer, Rob- ert Cavlier de LaSalle, who crossed the St. Joseph-Kankakee River portage posts near the present sites of Fort Wayne and Lafayette. French settlers founded Vin- cennes (1732) and shortly thereafter es- tablished the first church in Indiana. As a result of the French and Indian War, the territory embracing Indiana be- came an English possession. But when England forbade the colonists to settle in the “new West” this edict became one of the causes of the Revolution. This has given Indiana considerable place in the War of Independence.” After the War of Independence, and the formation of the state of Indiana in 1816, considerable more events occurred: The basic law of Indiana from 1816 until 1851 was the state constitution, re- puted to have been written under a huge elm tree in Corydon, the state capital at that time. Although Indiana was then a part of the nation’s frontier and the num- ber of inhabitants was growing rapidly, the population of the state was com- paratively small. The 147,178 citizens of the state in 1820 were mostly farming settlers, with a smattering of artisans and tradesmen in small towns in the south- ern part of the state. The struggling set- tlers could not afford to pay much in taxes and some of the more rugged indi- vidualists were said not only to have re- sented, but also to have avoided tax- ation. (Some examples of the typical taxation rates of the time were: $1.00 for 100 acres of first-class farm land; $3.00 for each bond-servant; 37¢ for each horse or mule; $5.00 for ferry boats; and 50¢for a town lot.) In 1824, Robert Owen founded the idealistic community of New Harmony on a site originally started by George Rapp in 1814. Because of the great inter- nal struggles which insued, the commu- 182 Bicentennial ‘Special Report’ nity was only short lived, but brought new settlers to Indiana. In 1888, the only Indiana citizen to ever become president was elected. Benjamin Harrison, from Indianapolis, explore Indiana, 1679 was elected on the Republican ticket. During all this time, industry and govern- ment alike were continually expanding, bringing more and more residents to In- diana. (as taken from local histories) Rural towns add growth The area surrounding Brownstown was mainly composed of the following rural towns: Vallonia, Medora, Freetown, Clearspring, Crothersville, and the area known as Grassy Fork Township. These towns, in varying degrees, added to the interesting historical facts of the area. Freetown, originally known as Free- port, consisted of a small area laid out in 1846. George Motsinger donated the land for the town. It is also known that the first state road came through Freetown. Medora was settled as a town in 1853. It has been largely the same population wise as it was in past years. It becomes impossible to fully recount the history of an area so large in folklore in such a small space. Several histories of the area are available and delve into the history in a very interesting way. Brownstown’s Main Street has evolved from a crude dirt road of the past to the modern paved road it is. 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