Centerville High School - Elkonian Yearbook (Centerville, OH)

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local talent iinds its place at the Ox Roast. Dave Rhodes, Chuck Bushieb, and Dennis Dutcher are only three members of a summer band that performs every year. 20 Ox Roast 'F CD IBEBWLU I? IEIZU I3 El Three elementary schoolers can easily fit where only two adults can. The paratrooper has always been one of the most popular rides ar the Ox Roast. What beller way is there to see exhibits, rides, and shows all at once, than from the shoulders of a rall friend? ITM. Saturday aflernoon's main attraction was an appearance by the Coeds. Lori Gillespie awaits the start ol the Rock Around the Clock routine.

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Elated seniors give many rousing cheers for their class during the assembly. Faces in the crowd reflect varied emotions at the thought of graduating. Usually, the senior class presents a gift to the school, This year, however, the class gift went to aid inthe rebuilding of Xenia High School. destroyed April 3, 1974 by a tornado, Senior Class President Kit Clark makes the presen- tation to Xenia High School Principal Mr. Ronald Roth. .K M if ,,,f ,X 8. Seniors ol '74 were the first graduating class to be attired in black and gold robes. To beat the heat, Keith Dimbath and Lori Farris don the typical summer dress of shorts and tennis shoes under the robes. l973, 74 'K Q 1. :HA,41p,ON5 EA-HING 1.1 Prior to inviting the entire student body to a graduation party at his house, wrestling co- captain Mike Katchman presents the W.O.L. Wrestling Award to the school. Awards Assembly 19

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M gig? , ., Y 'S Bob's Amusement Company traveled all year throughout the state of Ohio, working at fairs, and various festivals. Employees are responsible for setting up, operating, and repairing the machinery and rides, but even on the hottest days, n short rest is needed for some people. magine, just 28 years U ago a group of Center- vi le Lions Club members got together in someone's back yard to have a picnic. To eed everyone they roasted an ox. That's how the Ox Roast first got started and years later, despite the absence of roasted ox, it has rown to be the largest annuaFevent in Centerville. Sponsored by the Lions and Parent-Teacher Organization, the Ox Roast was held at the high school and attracted 23,000 people. Fort e second year in a row, Mr. Earl Kunish was general chairman. Other co- chairmen were Mr. Robert Kappes, Mr. Nick Pagano, and Mr. Richard Remsski. Each worked to make the event more successful than the year before. Though PTO raffle ticket sales had dropped, total net profit amounted to 511,000 which was divided between the two sponsors. The money that each sponsor received was in some wa put to use within each schooilin the school system. Rides, food, and game booths were furnished by Bob's Amusement Co. Mr. and Mrs. joe Woods worked to turn the bus barn into an open-air cafeteria, where 8,000 people were fed in the three day period. Entertain- ment was provided by local celebrates and roups such as Lou Emm, band? Coeds, and Elktonians. A car, bicycles, a piano, a diamond ring, tel- evision sets and stereos were among the prizes awarded to lucky raffle winners. After the festivities were over, Mr. Kunish stated, Without the splendid coop- eration of Dr.'Overly and Dr. Roach, the Ox Roast wouldn't be possible. The felt for what was continually needed, in terms of manpower and dedication, to make the Ox Roast successful. Ox Roast 21