Covington High School - Buccaneers Yearbook (Covington, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1957 volume:

THE SENIOR CLASS OF COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS CONTENTS Administration _______________________ 3 CLASS MOTTO: “America is our future, Seniors ________________________________ 9 and we are the future of America. Juniors-------------------------------- 17 CLASS FLOWER: Pink Rosebud Sophomores ---------------------------- 21 CLASS COLORS: Pink and Pearl Grey Freshmen_______________________________ 25 Organizations _________________________ 29 Activities ____________________________ 47 Athletics______________________________ 55 Advertisers ___________________________ 65 MR. STUBBS has been super- intendent for the last four years. His interest in our school and community is greatly appreciated. MR. APWISCH has been High School principal since 1952. Through his efforts, the students have en- deavored to achieve higher goals. MRS. THOMPSON is the secretary for the High School, and her sense of humor and co-operation have been unfailing. MRS. STOCKER, the Board of Education’s secretary, has remained loyal and helpful through her years of service to our school and community. MR. KERMIT STADE DR. CONRAD CLIPPINGER MR. ROBERT BUCHANAN Covington Board of Education Completes and Dedicates flew -facilities Preliminary survey and study of the schools and the community upon which the Covington Board of Education based its decision to build additional facilities was started in the fall of 1953. To the ag. department was added additional facilities for experiments and projects, leaving the former ag room available for Mechanical Drawing. The Industrial Arts Department increased its woodworking and metal power equipment. The shop itself was cleaned and painted by the industrial arts boys. The music room was given ample space for storage of band uniforms and records. Also the new risers enabled the band and chorus to practice with greater ease. The new gym, one of the county’s best, was equipped with a bigger stage, improved dressing rooms, new curtains, and roll-away bleachers, besides many other added attractions. Because the additional space and improved facilities provided by the gym, the Exempted Village, Parochial High School Basketball Tournament was held here. The new elementary building was built with many advantages such as its well- lighted classrooms, and efficiently equipped cafeteria, and a multi-purpose room and stage used for many activities. MR. CLARENCE MILLHOUSE MR. PAUL FINFROCK MISS MARGARET ROTHERMEL Miami U., B.S. Home Economics MR. ROBERT WION U. of Dayton, B. S. Boys’ Physical Education, Health 9, Industrial Arts, Junior Advisor MISS FERN FREY Manchester College, B.S. Dean of Girls, Health 9, Social Studies 9, Physical Education, Student Council Advisor MR. WESLEY HAINES Wilmington College, B.S.; Miami U. Band, Chorus, Ensembles, Pre- Band Lessons MR. MARVIN STURM Marshall College, A.B.; Ohio State, M.A.; Ohio U., Miami U. General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics MR. LESTER GEORGE Manchester College, A.B.; O.S.U., B.S. Vocational Agriculture, F.F.A. Advisor MR. BLAIR IRVIN Miami U., B.S. Civics. Drivers’ Education, American History, World History, Basketball, Track, and As. Football Coach, and Senior Class Advisor MR. RALPH ALLMANN Manchester College, B.S.; Miami U., M.A. Commercial. Dean of Boys, Yearbook Advisor, Student Council Advisor MRS. ELEANOR McCANN University of Cincinnati. A.B. English 9. 10; Latin 9. 10; Sophomore Advisor. Senior Class Play Director MR. HAROLD DEETER O.S.U., B.S. Mathematics, Athletic Director MISS HELEN HOLEFINGER Miami University. B.S.; Columbia University, M.A. English and American Literature, English 12, Speech, Tri-Hi-Y Advisor, Freshman Advisor The custodians, who make it possible for us to have a clean school which anyone could be proud of, are Max Jennings and Carl Locker. Rain or Shine, Snow or Sleet —these men are always on the job. First row: A. W. Worley, Emerson Kessler, Emral Thompson. Second row: Rob- ert Shellabarger, Wayne Pea- cock. Not in picture: Meibom Jacquemin, Dale Dershem, Charles Reiber. The cooks look quite pleased with the immaculate facilities in the new cafeteria. Gertrude Wilk, Dessie Coon, Ruby Stickleman, Eileen Helman, Leona Powell. % m «a ” 009m “Tony” or “A. J” Varsity “C” 3, 4; Vice Presi- dent 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Class Vice President 2, 3; President 4; Student Council Vice Presi- dent 4; OSU Speech Con- ference 3; Class Play 4; All- League Team 4. EILEEN FRANCES FISHER “Eileen” FHA 1; Recreation Leader 2, 3; County Secretary 4; GAA 4; Scholarship Club 3, 4; Senior Scholarship Team 4; Class Secretary 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Minstrel 1, 2; OSU Speech Conference 3; Style Show 1, 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Homecoming Attendant 1; Newspaper Staff 4; Play Usher 4; Girls’ Ensemble 3; American Legion Essay Win- ner 2. WILLIAM 0. WELDY “BUI” Troy High School 1; Hi-Y 2; FTA 4; Varsity “C” 2, 3; Vice President 4; Schol- arship Team 1; District Band and Chorus 2; State Band and Chorus 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Class Vice President 4; Student Coun- cil 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Minstrel 2; OSU Speech Con- ference 3; Attendant’s Es- cort 3; Newspaper Staff 4; Class Play 4. MARY PATRICIA DRUMMOND “Patsy” Sidney High School 1, 2; Scholarship Club 3; Senior Scholarship Team 4; Class Treasurer 4; Class Play 4; Buckeye Girls’ State Alter- nate 3. The Senior Class worked hard to make money for the Senior Trip. Some of the many projects included the selling of dusters, stationery, and refreshments at tourna- ment games. Other interesting activities were sponsoring dances after games, bake sales, scrap drives, a workday, and the publication of the yearbook. 10 PAULINE FRANCIS ANTHONY “Pauline” Piqua Central 1, 2, 3; News- paper Staff 4; Class Play 4. JUDITH ANN BANCROFT “Judy” Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; FT A 2; FHA 1; Student Council 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Minstrel 1, 2; Style Show 1; Newspaper Staff 4; Class Play 4; Girls’ Ensemble 2; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4. CURTIS C. BECKNER “Curt” Newton High School 1, 2; District Solo and Ensemble 3, 4; State Solo and En- semble 3, 4; District Band and Chorus 3, 4; State Band and Chorus 3; Track 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Play Stage Hand 4; Drum Major 4; Dance Band 4. JOHN L. BEENER “John” Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Treasurer 4; District Band and Chorus 1, 2; Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2; Band 1; Minstrel 2. BETTY LOUISE BARNHART “Betty” FHA 3, 4; Historian 4; Chorus 1, 2; Minstrel 1, 2; Style Show 1, 2; Newspaper Staff 4. JERRY ALLEN CATTERLIN Jerry” Hi-Y 1, 2, 4; Varsity “C” 4; Scholarship Team 2; Sen- ior Scholarship Team 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Basketball 2; N ewspaper Staff 4; Play Stage Hand 4. RONALD LEE BASHORE “Ronnie” Hi-Y 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Minstrel 1, 2; Attendant’s Escort 4; Newspaper Staff 4. GRACE ELLEN CLARK “Grade” FT A 4; FHA 1; District Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; State Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3; Chorus 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Band 1, 2; Newspaper Staff 4; Class Play 4; Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4 SANDRA SUE KEITH BURNS DOWNING FLETCHER “Sue” “Keith” Brookville 1; West Milton 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; FTA 1, 2, FTA 4; District Solo and En- 3, 4, Treasurer 4; GAA 4; semble 2; District Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Chorus 1, 2, 3; State Band Staff 4; Class Play 4. and Chorus 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4. DONALD BRUCE DOUGLAS ALLEN DREES GRAGG “Bruce” “Doug’ Hi-Y 2; Varsity “C” 4; Varsity “C” 2, 3, 4; Treasurer Scholarship Team 1, 2, 3, 4; 4; Scholarship Team 2; Foot- Senior Scholarship Team 4; ball 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- 4; Class Play 4; Baseball ball 1; Class Treasurer 2, 3; 1, 2, 3, 4. Newspaper Staff 1, 4. SHIRLEY JEAN MAURICE LEROY ELY HENNINGER “Shirley9 “Morrie” FHA 1, Reporter 2, 3, Parlia- Football 1; Baseball 2; Bas- mentarian 4; District Solo and Ensemble 2; Chorus 1, ketball 1; Attendant’s Escort 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Play 2, 3; Minstrel 1, 2; Style Show 1, 2; Homecoming At- tendant 2; Newspaper Staff 2, 4; Play Usher 4; Girls Ensemble 3; Dance Corps 4. Stage Hand 4. CAROLYN FAY PATRICIA MAE ENZ HITCHCOCK “Carolyn” “Pat” FHA 1; Band 1; Style Show FTA 2, 3; Secretary 4; GAA 2, 3; Newspaper Staff 4; 1; Secretary-Treasurer 2; Play Usher 4. Vice President 3; President 4; District Solo and Ensemble 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 1, 2; Style Show 1; Yearbook Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 3, 4; Play Usher 4; Girls’ En- semble 1, 2; American Legion Essay Winner 2; Dance Corps 4. WILLIAM L. HOFFERT “Bill” Varsity “C” 2, 3, 4; Football 2; Track 1, 2; Attendant’s Escort 2. JANET ARLENE IDLE “Jani” Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; FT A 2, 3; President 4; District Solo and Ensemble 2; District Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; State Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3; Class Secretary 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Min- strel 1, 2; Homecoming At- tendant 4; Play Usher 4; Girls’ Ensemble 2, 3; Min- strel Band 2; Majorette 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4. CHARLES WILLIAM JONES “Charlie” Newspaper Staff 4. MARY RITA KIMMEL “Rita” FT A 2, 3, 4; District Solo and Ensemble 1, 2; District Band and Chorus 1, 2, 4; State Band and Chorus 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Minstrel 1, 2, 4; Style Show 1, 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Usher at Play 4; Girls’ Ensemble 1, 2, 3. JOHN WILLIAM KISNER “Bill” Scholarship Team 3; Track; Newspaper Staff 4. RICHARD DEAN KUHNLE “Dick” District Solo and Ensemble 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 1; Newspaper Staff 4. TERRY LEE LONGENDELPHER “Terry” Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; President 4; Varsity “C” 4; Scholarship Team 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Presi- dent 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter 3; Presi- dent 4; Chorus 1, 4; Style Show Lighting 1; Newspaper Staff 3, 4; Sports Editor 4; All-League Team 3; Buck- eye Boys’ State 3. LINDA ELAINE MILLER “Linda” Tri-Hi-Y 2; Vice President 3; President 4; FTA 2, 4; GAA 4; Scholarship Club Vice President 3; President 4; Scholarship Team 1, 2, 4; District Solo and Ensemble 1, 2, 3; State Solo and En- semble 3; District Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3; State Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3; Class President 1; Student Coun- cil Secretary 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Minstrel 1, 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Newspaper Staff 3, 4; Class Play 4; Girls’ Ensemble 1, 2; Model Legislature 3. � 4 JULIUS OVAL MORELAND rjulius” Troy High School 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y Sergeant-at-A r m s 4; Varsity “C” 4; Senior Schol- arship Team 4; Football 4; Baseball 4; Basketball 4; Track 4; Chorus 4; News- paper Staff 4; Class Play 4; All-League Team Honorable Mention 4. JUNE MARILYN NEAD “Marilyn” Tri-Hi-Y 2, 4; District Band and Chorus 1, 2; State Band and Chorus 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Style Show 1; Newspaper Staff 1, 4; Class Play 4; Play Usher 4; Girls Ensemble 2. VIRGINIA SUE NICKEL “Ginny” Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, Chaplain 4; Senior Scholarship Team 4; District Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; State Band Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; District Solo and Ensemble Contests 2; Min- strel 1, 2; Homecoming At- tendant 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Play Usher 4; Girls’ En- semble 1, 2; Minstrel Band 2. BARBARA JEAN PHELPS “Barb” FHA 1; Chorus 1, 2; Min- strel 1; Style Show 1, 2, 3; Newspaper Staff 4; Class Play 4; Play Usher 4' Girls’ Ensemble 1, 2. JOSEPH SHIPLEY “Joe” FFA 2. Chaplain 3; Varsity “C” 4; Football 3, 4; Base- ball 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4. LAWRENCE R. SLADE “Larry” FFA Treasurer 2, Vice Presi- dent 3; Scholarship Team 1; Football 3; Track 2; Queen’s Escort 4. WILLIAM L. RHOADES “Bill” Senior Scholarship Team 4; District Solo and Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4; State Solo and Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4; District Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; State Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 1, 2; At- tendant’s Escort 4; Minstrel Band 1, 2; Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4. CAROLE SUE ROBINSON “Carole” FHA 4; District Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Solo and Ensemble 1, 2, 3; State Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3; Minstrel 1, 2; Style Show 1; News- paper Staff 4; Class Play 4; Girls’ Ensemble 2, 3; Min- strel Band 1; Majorette 4. MYRNA ELAINE SMITH “Smitty” Chorus 1, 2; OSU Speech Conference 3; Style Show 1, 2; Newspaper Staff 4; Class Play 4. DAVID MYERS SPENCER “Cuddy” Hi-Y 2; Chorus 1; Attend- ant’s Escort 1; Newspaper Staff 4. PATRICIA ANN SWOB “Pat” FT A 4; FHA 1, 2, 3; Re- porter 4; District Band and Chorus 1, 2; State Band and Chorus 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2; Minstrel 1, 2; Style Show 1, 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Homecoming Attendant 3; Newspaper Staff 4; Play Usher 4; Girls’ Ensemble 3. ROBERT D. THOMPSON “Bobert” FFA 1, 2; Sentinel 3, 4; Football Manager 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2. ROBERT L. THOMPSON “Bob” Scholarship Club 3, 4; Schol- arship Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Sen- ior Scholarship Team 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Class Play 4; Key Club 4; American Legion Essay Winner 4. MARCIA LEE TUCKER “Marcia” Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; District Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; State Band and Chorus 2, 3; Chorus 1, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Style Show 1, 2; Class Play Prompter 4. WILLIAM E. TUCKER “Bill” Hi-Y 4; District Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club Vice President 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Attendant’s Escort 4; Class Play 4; Buckeye Boys’ State Alternate 3. PATRICIA ANN WILLIAMS “Pat” Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; FT A His- torian 3, Reporter 4; FHA 1; GAA 4; Chorus 1, 2; Min- strel 1, 2; Style Show 1; Homecoming Attendant 4; Class Play 4; Girls’ En- semble 2. JAMES GORDON WILSON “Gordon” FTA 4; Scholarship Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Scholarship Team 4; District Solo and Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4; State Solo and Ensemble 1, 2, 3. 4; District Band and Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; State Band and Chorus 1, 2. 3; Football 2; Track 1; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 1, 2; Attendant’s Escort 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Class Play 4; Minstrel Band 1, 2; Local American Legion Es- say Winner 2; Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4. ELEANOR HUGHES DIXIE LEE WISE “Dixie” FTA 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, Rec- reation Leader 2, Vice Presi- dent 3, President 4; Chorus 1, 2; Minstrel 1, 2; Home- coming Attendant 4; Class Play 4; Girls’ Ensemble 2, 3. SANDRA LEE YEAMANS “Sandy” Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Secretary 4; FTA 3, Vice President 4; Student Council Treasurer 4; Columbus North 1, 2; Chorus 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Home- coming Attendant 4; Play Prompter 4; Girls’ Ensemble 3; Model Legislature 3, 4. JOAN VIA The Senior Class of 1957 is very happy to have former Covington stu- dents, Joan Via and Eleanor Hughes as fellow graduates. 16 Bill Bentz, President; Phyllis Tower, Secretary; Shirley Via, Vice President; Marilyn Stade, Treasurer. Zke Junior Class... Engaging in money-making projects has been the main activity of the Junior Class this year. They have sold refreshments at basketball games and competed against the sophomores in selling pen and pencil sets. Pins, shakers, and pennants were also sold to help boost the Buccs. One of the final activities of the year was making plans for the 1957 Prom. Concentrate on Making Money Hugh Alexander Fritz Bader Sally Balmert John Boehinger Judy Cook Nancy Eidemiller Patricia Epperson Linda Graham Irene Henry Joyce Hill Judy Hill Mickey Hill Sandy Hufford Janet Hunt Virginia Lehmukl Chalmer Mader Ralph Marshall Ruby Martin Jim Mauchamer Carl Mohler 19 and Realize Zhat (graduation Js {Just Mother year Jway. Dana Moreland Lloyd Nolan Malcom Perrine Frank David Ray Larry Robbins Sue Rudy Rodney Sampson Ivan Shawver Doug Sotzing Carl Spillers Claudia Stocker Kay Thompson Keith Thompson Rex Thompson Christine Vogt Joyce Walker Janet Warner Wilma Wilson Judy Winthrow Charles Yingst Left to right: Melvin Longendelpher, President; Gary Carder, Vice President; Cecelia Alexander, Treasurer; Marilyn Powell, Girls’ Sergeant-at-Arms; Marilyn Ullery, Secretary; Dale Stump, Boys Sergeant-at-Arms. Zke Sophomore Class... The Sophomore Class, which was composed of 52 members, spent a busy year planning for the future years at Covington High School. They com- peted with the Juniors in selling pen and pencil sets and also raised money by sponsoring a roller skating party. This latter venture proved to be a huge success. In the Spring the class had a scrap drive. William Ault Melvin Bailey Donald Baker Mary Beatty Zhrive on Chatter, 3m, and $ ust a Cittte Study... Bill Bitner Robert Brumbaugh Karen Byers Jan Christian Dennis Clark Anita Clingenpeel James Davis Gary Dowler Dick Downing James Drummond Jerry Drummond Judy Ely Don Emery Jerry Eshleman Sue Ferguson Vernon Flick Tony Hand Sue Hayes Jim Holsinger Charlotte Ingle but Jtave Zkeir Serious Moments Zoo... Dianne Ingle Bob Jacquemin Allen Laudenslayer F. David McMaken Carolyn Palsgrove Gary Rhoades Jacqueline Sando Doris Schmidt Larry Smith Richard Smith Jerry Sutton Sharon Thompson Cynthia VanHise Larry Via Norma Walker Judith Weaver L. Allen Wenrick Mary Ruth Wolf Delores Yarian Wayne Yarian Zhe freshman Class Start the Climb Zoward Higher Education, Activities, and Ceadership. Right to left: Ronnie Ruhl, President; Fred Davis, Vice President; Donna Rae Musser, Secretary; Kathy Zimmer- man, Treasurer. Peggy Agee Paul Althoff Nelson Apple Joyce Ann Bailey Janet Barga Carol Beeman Bruce Beener Anna May Bowman Connie Brandt 26 Robert Buchanan John Buckingham Dorothy Buechly Cheryl Byers Tom Carder Keytha Carroll Bonnie Catterlin Della Mae Chappie Connie Cissner Lavona Cissner Roger Clark Larry Clouse James Cotrell Don Creager Loretta Earick Jeannie Eichelberg Gloria Ellis Sandra Emery Gloria Epperson Gail Fair Linda Feeser George Finfrock Elaine Fisher Janet Forsythe Judy Foureman Judy Franke Kathryn Grise Bruce Heath Tarry 1 Herron Hershel Hunt Phil Iddings Kathy Kimmel Danny Kissner Beverly Koeller Vicki Lavy Sandra Leeper Robert Livingston Dorothy Mader Jack Manning Linda Mathias 28 Tam McFadden Doug McRoy Charles Millet Charles Nickel Darlene Nishwitz Gladys Orndorff Dwaine Palser Connie Palsgrove Geraldine Payne Paul Perrine Carolyn Peters Peggy Powell William Rike Virlen Robbins Alice Schmidt Dwaine Shawver Jerry Shields Pamela Shields Sue Shipley Lina May Spillers John Spruance Janet Stickelman Linda Stocker Virgie Tinning Marvin Thompson Loretta Warner Madalin Weikert Sheila Welbaum Linda Weldy Bill Wirrig Bill Wright Linda Yeamans Absent: Frank Anthony, James Castle, and James Sampson. Left to right: Eileen Fisher, Co- Literary Editor; Robert L. Thompson, Business Manager; Pat Hitchcock, typist. X earbook Staff Expresses Appreciation Left to right: Sandy Yeamans, Co- Literary Editor; Curt Beckner, Assist- ant Business Manager; Mary Rita Kim- mel, typist. 30 The staff of the 1957 Buccaneer wishes to extend their appreciation and thanks to Mr. Ralph Allman, our advisor, for his untiring efforts. Left to right: Mr. Ralph Allman, Advisor; Linda Miller, Editor. First row: Miss Frey, Advisor; Marilyn Powell, Roger Clark, Sandy Yeamans, Nancy Eidemiller, Linda Miller, Madalin Weikert. Second row: Melvin Longendelpher, Tony Chrowl, Bill Bentz, Fritz Bader, Terry Longendelpher, Mr. Allman, Advisor. Student Council Jets as Qoverning My Representatives from the upper four grades make up the Student Council. This non-profit organization serves as a legislature through which the students’ problems and business is handled. The officers this year are: President, Terry Longendelpher; Vice President, Tony Chrowl; Secretary, Linda Miller; Treasurer, Sandy Yeamans; and Reporter, Bill Bentz. The annual projects undertaken this year were the magazine campaign, Homecoming, decorating the goal posts at home football games, the Red Cross and T. B. Spangle Drives, decorating the balcony for Christmas, and sponsoring dances in the gym during Thursdays’ noon periods. A new activity this year was polling the classes for their favorite songs and purchasing some of these records for the dances on Thurs- days. Also a committee was formed to per- manently distribute various money-making projects to the upper four classes. The Council in action. First row: Dick Downing, Melvin Logendelpher, Bob Jacquemin, Ronnie Bashore, Bill Tucker, Don Emery, Jim Davis, Mr. Apwisch, Advisor. Second row: Terry Logendelpher, Keith Fletcher, Bill Bentz, Fritz Bader, Ivan Shawver, John Beener, David Ray, Rex Thompson, Julius Moreland. Jii-y Club Quins New Stature The Hi-Y Club got off to a good start this year in spite of a few problems. The main one was getting the large debts paid off that the Hi-Y Clubs of the last few years left. In the last few years the Hi-Y Club almost died out. But this year things went better, and the future looks brighter. On September 12, the Hi-Y had their first meeting. On September 17 and 18, Terry Logendelpher, Fritz Bader, and Bill Bentz at- tended an officer’s training course at Camp Kern. The purpose of the Camp was to help the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y officers of this area learn what their duties as officers are. An induction for new members held at the Church of the Bretheren, was on October 14. The movie, MAKE WAY FOR YOUTH, was shown. Because the film was so well received, it was shown before the entire stu- dent body. Leading the year’s activities were Terry Logendelpher, President; Bill Bentz, Vice President; Keith Fletcher, Secretary; John Beener, Treasurer; and Fritz Bader, Chaplain. Julius Moreland reads devotions over the intercomm. First row: M. Tucker, S. Yeamans, J. Weaver, M. Powell, M. Beatty, L. Weldy, J. Bancroft, V. Nickel, Miss Holfinger, Advisor. Second row: C. Johnston, R. Martin, P. Tower, K. Thomp- son, S. Via, S. Rudy, L. Graham, S. Hayes, C. Ingle. Third row: C. Van Hise, J. Idle, P. Williams, S. Downing, S. Ferguson, D. Ingle, C. Stocker, D. Yarian, C. Alexander. Fourth row: C. Vogt, C. Palsgrove, S. Thompson, V. Lehmkuhl, S. Hufford, I. Henry, M. Stade, L. Miller, M. Nead. Zri-Mi- y Celebrates Zentk Anniversary Some of the interesting programs presented this year were Mr. Irvin’s talk on Voting, the program on Beauty Care of the Face, and a demonstration on Cake Decorating. Outstand- ing activities sponsored by the Tri-Hi-Y were the Parents’ Banquet, a “Holiday Hop,” the preparation of a Christmas basket for a needy family, and the Mothers’ Tea in April. Through these many activities and pro- grams, the Tri-Hi-Y was led by Linda Miller, President; Kay Thompson, Vice President; Sandra Yeamans, Secretary; Judy Bancroft, Treasurer; Virginia Nickel, Chaplain; Janet Idle, who kept the club scrapbook and was the photographer; and Miss Holfinger, Advisor of the club since it began. The club also participated in the Youth and Government Program, with Sandra Yea- mans and Irene Henry attending the Model Legislature in Columbus, and contributed to the World Service Project. Kay Thompson gets a facial from Mrs. Agnes Zimmerman in a program on self-improvement. First row: Miss Rothermel, Advisor; Fern Wise, Alice Schmidt, Joyce Hill, Dorothy Buechly, Janet Hunt, Della Mae Chappie, Dorothy Mader, Judy Hill, Doris Schmidt. Second row: Norma Walker, Geraldine Payne, Elaine Fisher, Betty Barnhart, Pat Swob, Connie Brandt, Eileen Fisher, Joyce Walker, Karen Byers, Linda Graham, Linda Weldy, Judy Weaver. Last row: Peggy Powell, Dixie Wise, Shirley Via, Carole Robinson, Sandy Hufford, Mary Ruth Wolf, Joyce Bailey, Janet Barga, Lina Mae Spillers, Shirley Ely, Claudia Stocker, Loretta Earick, Sheryl Byers. 7 H. A. Provides Variety in Homemaking Programs F.H.A. members, Dixie Wise and Betty Barnhart, per- form on “TALENT NIGHT.” The F.H.A. has eight purposes and each program is planned around one .of them. Their first meeting was in September. It con- sisted of a wiener roast and a style show. The new members were inducted and were given ribbons with the F.H.A. symbol on them. At the Christmas exchange, which was held in the school, Mrs. Beatty spoke on the im- portance of religion in the home. The year’s officers were President, Dixie Wise; Vice President, Shirley Via; Secretary, Fern Wise; Treasurer, Janet Hunt; County Officer, Eileen Fisher; Parliamentarian, Shir- ley Ely; Reporter, Pat Swob; Historian, Betty Barnhart; Recreation Leader, Linda Graham; Advisor, Miss Rothermel. Seated, left to right: Bob Thompson, Chalmer Mader, Fritz Bader, Rex Thompson, George Finfrock, Roger Clark. First row, standing: Mr. George, Advisor; John Spruance, Ray Burns, Larry Clouse, Nelson Apple, Danny Kisner, Gene Adams, Hershel Hunt, Bill Wirrig, Jim Rike. Second row: Gary Dowler, Melvin Bailey, Jim Sampson, Malcom Perrine, Carl Spillers, Keith Thompson, Dick Smith, Ronnie Bashore, Kenneth Warner. 7 7 J. Once Again Mas Active year The F.F.A. has always been a popular club among the boys of Covington High School. Those acting as officers of the club this year were Fritz Bader, President; Rex E. Thomp- son, Vice President; Chalmer Mader, Secre- tary; Charles Yingst, Treasurer; Bob Thomp- son, Sentinel; and Mr. L. J George, Advisor. The Club sponsored a C.R.O.P. (Christian Rural Overseas Program) drive, and one trip was taken this year to Kansas City. The boys who took this trip were Roger Clark, Nelson Apple, and George Finfrock Left to right: Chalmer Mader, George Finfrock, and Gene Adams, winners of the F.F.A. PEST HUNT. First row: Miss F. Frey, Advisor; S. Shipley, K. Zimmerman, S. Welbaum, S. Leeper, L. Weldy, J. Weaver, G. Orndorff, L. Mathias, P. Hitchcock. Second row: K. Kimmel, C. Cissner, S. Byers, S. Rudy, R. Martin, M. Beatty, S. Emery, M. Powell, P. Shields. Third row: L. Yeamans, S. Hayes, J. Cook, C. Alexander, D. Yarian, P. Powell, C. Johnston, D. Musser, L. Cissner. Fourth row: L. Miller, P. Williams, S. Ferguson, P. Agee, D. Ingle, P. Tower, S. Downing, C. Van Hise, K. Byers. Fifth row: J. Forsythe, C. Vogt, S. Thompson, S. Hufford, P. Epperson, V. Lemkuhl, M. W?olf, G. Epperson, M. Weikert. Q. J. J. Promotes Mkletics for High School (firIs The G.A.A. this year had fifty-two mem- bers. The Freshman made up the greatest number of members of one class with twenty- three. The girls participated in soccer and basket- ball, working to improve themselves. They took hikes and worked together in other out- side sports to make their points. The club filled a Christmas basket with food and toys, and contributed it to a needy family. On February 16, the club held a Sweetheart Dance which was open to the student body. In the past year, the girls have co-operated and worked together to make the club a suc- cessful and prosperous one. President, Pat Hitchcock; Vice President, Virginia Lehm- kuhl; Secretary and Treasurer, Cecelia Alexander; Reporter, Dianne Ingle; Advisor, Miss Frey. Fritz Bader, Bruce Drees, Rex Thompson, Bill Bentz, Julius Moreland, Rodney Sampson, Terry Longendelpher, Mr. Wion, Advisor; Doug Gragg, Doug Sotzing, Bill Weldy, Tony Chrowl, Melvin Longendelpher, George Bitner, Joe Shipley, Wayne Yarian. Varsity “C” Cettemen Encourage Qood Sportsmanship The Varsity “C” Club is composed of the boys who have obtained a varsity letter in any major or minor sport at C.H.S., and who have pledged for a period of six weeks. The purpose of this club is to create and maintain, throughout the school and com- munity, a high standard of physical and edu- cational morals among athletes. The new members were officially inducted after football season, after basketball season, and again at the beginning of the next se- mester. The club officers were: President, Rodney Sampson; Vice President, Bill Weldy; Sec- retary, Tony Chrowl; Treasurer, Doug Gragg. The Varsity “C” wiener roast, held at Covington Park, was lively and full of fun. Entertainment was furnished by Mr. Wion, who played his guitar and sang with his wife. The refreshments were hot dogs and cider. This was just one of the various activities the club has participated in. First row: Patsy Drummond, Virginia Nickel, Linda Miller. Second row: Terry Longendelpher, Maurice Henninger, Julius Moreland, Gordon Wilson, Bob L. Thompson, Bruce Drees, Jerry Catterlin, William Rhoades. Covington Seniors Compete With Other County Seniors in State Zest On January 18, ninety seniors from Miami County met at Covington to take the State Senior Scholarship test. This test covers all fields of education, from Science to English Literature. The students were busy studying old copies of the tests from other years for several weeks prior to the test, which gave them some idea of what the test would be like. As of this writing, none of the results of the tests were known. The student with the highest grade in the state receives a four-year scholarship to the college of his or her choice These members of the Senior Scholarship Club spent many hours studying for the test that was given in January. Participation in the test required Mathematics, English, History, and Science. I First row: D. Ray, D. McMaken, A. Wenrick, J. Davis, R. Ruhl, B. Kisner. Second row: G. Fair, M. Weikert, C. Vogt, L. Miller, M. Stade, N. Eidemiller, L. Warner, J. Barga. Third row: S. Leeper, M. Powell, M. Beatty, P. Drummond, C. VanHise, S. Emery, C. Peters, M. Ullery. Fourth row: T. Longendelpher, J. Catterlin, J. Moreland, W. Ault, B. Drees, R. L. Thompson, G. Wilson, M. Henninger, J. Eshleman. Covington Students Again Compete in District-State Scholarship Zests Students were selected to represent Coving- ton in many subjects at the District-State Scholarship Tests. First, a preliminary test was given at the local school. Then, after more intensive study, the group traveled by bus to Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, to take the tests. Covington High was well rep- resented by these students, with many of them receiving high honors. This group is composed of charter mem- bers of the Scholarship Club, the purpose of which is to create and maintain, throughout the school and among the students, a high scholastic record. All students must have at least a 3.0 average to be eligible for mem- bership . First row: Marilyn State, Vice President; Nancy Eide- miller. Second row: Christine Vogt, Linda Miller, Presi- dent; Virginia Lehmkuhl. Third row: Robert L. Thomp- son, David Ray. First row: A. Chngenpeel, P Hitchcock, S. Rudy, P. Tower, R. Martin, K. Byers, P. Swob, i' Ar-,?mel;,Ko TJhomPso“.,M- Beatty, S. Yeamans. Second row: J. Idle, D. Wise, G. Clark, L MiUer, M- Stade, V. Lehmkuhl, P. Epperson, I. Henry, C. Vogt, S. Downing, P. Williams. GC dr0W: B' WC dy’ A' Laudenslayer’ Mr' APwisch, Advisor; G. Wilson, K. Fletcher, Juture Zeachers of America Endeavor to Carry Out Six-Point Program The purposes for the high school F.T.A. Club are: “To have a recruitment program for students interested in teaching, to pre- sent a program of orientation to teaching, to develop the beginning of professional atti- tudes, to set up a program of individual con- ferences for F.T.A. Club members for guid- ance in pre-professional service and develop- ment, to give members an opportunity to work with children in situations where they may realize potential satisfaction in teaching, to act as a service club for the staff and students of the high school.” This year’s officers were the first officers of the Covington F.T.A. Club to attend the Ohio State Conference for F.T.A. members. Those attending were: Janet Idle, President; Sandra Yeamans, Vice President; Pat Hitch- cock, Secretary; Sue Downing, Treasurer; Pat Williams, Historian; and Kay Thompson, Reporter. F.T.A. member Bill Weldy tries his hand at practice teaching. First row: V. Nickel, M. Kimmel, G. Clark, K. Grise, P. Tower, L. Miller, E. Fisher, J. Stocker. Second row: M. Stade, C. Vogt, S. Downing, M. Nead, S. Ferguson, J. Sando, A. Laudenslayer, B. Jacquemin, B. Tucker, G. Wilson, L. Graham, S. Rudy, R. Martin, C. Peters. Third row: M. Wolf, L. Cissner, D. Yarian, S. Hayes, C. Alexander, C. Palsgrove, C. Beckner, W. Yarian, L. Ault, M. Longendelpher, D. Spencer, D. Kuhnle, B. Weldy, D. Ray, S. Welbaum, J. Bancroft, S. Leeper. Fourth row: N. Walker, R. Bashore, B. Rhoades, J. Moreland, T. Longen- delpher, J. Ely, C. Ingle, B. Koeller, J. Forsythe, F. Wise, P. Hitchcock, L. Feeser, K. Thompson, J. Idle. Director, Mr. Haines. Chorus Reaches flew Peak All four grades were combined this year to make the first completely A Cappella Choir CH.S. has had in years. The first public ap- pearance of the chorus was a performance given at the October 22 P.T.A. meeting. A concert was also given to the elementary grades in December and this appearance was followed by a Mid-Winter concert on January 27. These were all received with enthusiasm. Spring brought contests and long practice sessions for the 19th Annual Minstrel. This snapshot shows the choir before their performance to the elementary grades on December 13. It was given • in the Multi-Purpose Room at the new elementary building. First row: L. Stocker, K. Nickel, V. Lavy. Second row: M. Stade, S. Rudy, D. Ingle, K. Fletcher, S. Hayes, D. McMaken, R. Brumbaugh. Third row: B. Jacquemin, C. Johnston, J. Buckingham, B. Beener, K. Zimmerman, S. Shipley, C. Mader, J. Weaver, T. Hands, M. Powell, J. Davis. Fourth row: D. Sotzing, G. Carder, G. Bitner, J. Shields, C. Nickel, D. Downing, W. Yarian, S. Ferguson, C. Stocker, D. Ray, B. Tucker. C. M- S. Wand Shows Competitive and Croup Spirit... Hey! Take a look at the new’Music Room —and the Risers the Band Parents bought. Nice—eh? Let’s hope we sound as good as the room looks. Got to keep the ball rolling— can’t let up. Let’s see—we’ve already made several appearances since last year at this time, with concerts and contests ahead. Re- member when the trombone, player fell off the risers? At least she could have hit the floor in rhythm. New instruments showing up right after Christmas—making the old ones look older, director breaking new baton the first time he used it. Something new and nice —an elegant-looking Drum Major with boots, and an all-new trophy case, too. Watda’ know, no one fainted on parade this year. Must be a hardy group. No more Western Ohio Band Festival, but we’ll get together with Urbana’s Band in May. Sounds like fun. What a peculiar shade of purple on the solo cornetist’s face when he goes for that high “B” flat. Shades of Tonto! Is that “William Tell” I hear issuing forth? The Lone Ranger never had it like this before. Louder—softer—better—it takes teamwork and spirit, and we’re in there trying! See you eighth period at Band! 42 First row: I. Henry, R. Martin. Second row: J. Fourman, C. Cissner, G. Fair, D. Nishwizt, J. Ely. Third row: S. Van Hise, C. Robinson, J. Wackier, P. Tower, G. Clark, D. Yarian, M. Tucker, C. Ingle, V. Nickel, B. Rhoades. Fourth row: G. Wilson, K. Thompson, J. Idle, L. Graham, L. Clouse, T. Carder, C. Palsgrove, M. Perrine, C. Alexander, G. Finfrock, A. Laudenslayer, C. Beckner. Left: Bill Rhoades, Student Director. Center: Kay Thomp- son, Librarian. Right: Wesley Haines, Director. Mr. Haines has been director of the C.H.S. band for the past five years. He has been with the orchestra one year and has had the chorus four out of five years. The band’s splendid showing in its public performances is proof of the fine work Mr. Haines is doing. A music librarian is in charge of issuing and supervising all band and choral music. The student director is a person who is usually planning to continue on with music as a profession It gives the student director an opportunity to direct the band in public and relieves the director from minor details. 43 Trombone quartet at practice—Cecelia Alexander, Curt Beckner, Allen Laudenslayer, and George Finfrock. Musical strains are produced by these C.H.S. Band members. Ruby Martin, Irene Henry, and Kay Nickel endeavor to improve their flute trio. Complete. concentration is reflected in the faces of these hard-working musicians. Cornet Section puts in extra practice hours to improve their playing skill. Kathy Zimmerman, Janet Idle, Cafole Robinson, Judy Ely Mocking Band Zakes on flew Cook This year saw a new addition to the Covington Marching Band—Curt Beckner, a high-stepping drum major. He was very ably supported by head majorette, Judy Ely, and the rest of the corps, Carole Robinson, Janet Idle, and Kathy Zimmerman. The whole group worked hard on various routines, and added greatly to the smart and colorful appearance of the band. CURT BECKNER, Drum Major The NEW LOOK in action. 45 Left to right: Pam Shields, Keytha Carol, Carol Beeman, Sandra Leeper, Linda Mathias, Pat Hitchcock, Lavonna Cissner, Linda Weldy, Nancy Eidemiller, Kathy Kimmel, Bonnie Catterlin, Judy Cook, Karen Byres, Linda Yeamans, Jackie Sando, Linda Feeser, Peggy Powell, Shirley Ely, Christine Vogt, Janet Stickleman. flew Dance Corps formed The Highlanders, a dance corps, composed of twenty girls under the direction of Mrs. Virginia Miller, was formed in September 1956. This group practiced each week and made their debut at the first home football game. The dance was a straight routine done to “The Sunny Side of the Street.” At the Homecoming game, the Highlanders performed with red and white flags, to the tune of “Sweet Sue.” “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” led the dance corps through a high stepping kick routine at their third performance. The waving of red and white Pompons was featured in the Highlander’s last performance of the football season. m ; 1956 Prom Flowers from “younger Zhou Springtime Ztieme As we entered the ballroom, we walked under a trellis covered with pink rosebuds. The bandstand, beautifully decorated with balloons and artificial carnations, was the perfect background for the orchestra. The banquet began with a welcoming speech by Terry Longendelpher, Junior Class President, and the acceptance speech by Jim Looker, Senior Class President. Then the Juniors presented a gift to Mr. Irvin which he acknowledged with a speech of appreciation. After the banquet, we enjoyed dancing around the wishing well filled with colorful balloons and the rose entwined swings. A Jam Session featuring Mr. Haines, John Rench, Riki Roberts, Gordon Wilson, and Bill Rhoades, was thoroughly enjoyed at intermission. As we stood under the trellis taking one last glance at the ballroom, our mood was truly “Younger Than Springtime.” 48 Mr. Irvin gives a speech of appreciation for his gift from The guests relax between dances, the Juniors. What memories come to the minds of Bob Fenner, Jim Looker, Louis Deeter, Tom Robinson, and Jim Finfrock as they gaze at “Farewell Seniors”? The Wishing Well provides a gay setting for these lovely girls. A dreamy tune, that one and only date, and the 1956 Prom add up to a perfect evening. Pat Swob Crowned Momecoming Queen Lovely Pat Swob, F.F.A. Candidate, was crowned 1956 Homecoming Queen October 19 at Smith Field, under a full Harvest Moon. The Covington Buccaneers thundered to a sweeping victory over the Centerville team by a score of 32 0; thus setting the mood of joyous excitement that pre- vailed throughout the evening. The queen and her court then reigned over the Homecoming Dance held in their honor in the multi-purpose room of the new elementary building. Linda Miller and Sandy Yeamans, two Senior Candidates from the Homecoming Court, were escorted by Bill Rhoades and Bill Tucker. Virginia Nickel and Dixie Wise, two more Senior Candi- dates from the Homecoming Court, were escorted by Ronnie Bashore and Maurice Henninger. Student Council representative, Nancy Eidenmiller, crowns the Queen. The Queen’s court led the evening’s dancing. Homecoming Queen Pat Swob, escorted by Larry Slade, entering Smithfield. Patty Williams and Janet Idle, two other Senior Candidates from the Homecoming Court, were escorted by Gordon Wilson and Bob Thompson. Peggy Agee, Carolyn Johnston, and Judy Hill, Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior attendants. Escorted by John Buck- ingham, Dick Downing, Mickey Hill. One side of the Court 51 First row, left to right: Judy Bancroft, Myrna Smith, Dixie Wise. Boh Thompson, and Mrs. McCann, Director. Second row: Carol Robinson, Grace Clark. Pat Williams, Marilyn Nead, and Linda Miller Third row: Bruce Drees, Pauline Anthony, Sue Downing, Keith Fletcher, Barbara Phelps, Patsy Drummond, Bill Weldy, Julius Moreland, Gordon Wilson, Bill Tucker, and Tony Chrowl. ' ‘ Tinders Creepers ’ ’ A Three-Act Mystery Comedy Produced by the Senior Class of Covington High School Friday, November 16, 1956 CAST OF CHARACTERS Wilbur Maxwell Bill Weldy Hercules Nelson Julius Moreland Celeste Nelson Pat Williams Nina Quigley Marilyn Nead Frankie Nelson Judy Bancroft Mrs. Nelson (Aunt Mary) Linda Miller Mr. Nelson (Uncle Bob) J. Gordon Wilson Granny Nelson Patsy Drummond Jason T. Quigley Robert L. Thompson Dr. Brown Bruce Drees Madeline Quigley Grace Clark Harry Schuster Anthony J. Chrowl Daphne Carol S. Robinson Claude Keith B. Fletcher Rosie Dixie Lee Wise Josie Myrna Smith Mrs. Barnes Sue Downing Mrs. Painter Pauline Anthony Census Taker Barbara Phelps Henry Bill Tucker 52 You’ll never get away! Our brave “detectives” beat the Wilbur and Hercules are “petrified” at the sight of culprit sensless. Mr. Quigley, the dead man. Stick ’em up! The villain doctor proves his courage and Ah-Hah! What have we here?? A clue to the whole guilt. mystery? Cafeteria Improved With flew facilities Approximately 650 students eat at the cafeteria every day. A large percentage of these are elementary students. A well- balanced diet is planned for each meal by Mrs Leona Powell, Manager and Mrs. Ei- leen Helman, Assistant Man- ager. These Senior Home Ec girls learn the techniques of handicrafts. The Agriculture department was greatly bolstered by the addition of new machinery, more space, and a new teacher, Mr. L. J. George. Drivers Education, is offered as a course through which students learn the proper methods of driving. Speech class provides a course in which students develop poise and speaking ability. The boys in shop were greatly helped by the addition of several new pieces of equipment and the extra space provided for in the new section. Christine Vogt and Judy Cook join the rush between classes. Seniors, Judy Bancroft, Janet Idle, Pat Swob, Linda Miller, and Bill Weldy gather before first period. Judy Bancroft and Tony Chrowl caught by surprise. 54 First row, left to right: Doug Sotzing, Juluis Moreland, Melvin Longendelpher, Henry Brumbaugh, mascot, Bob Jacquemin, Rodney Sampson, Hugh Alexander. Second row: Gary Carder, Tony Chrowl, Doug Gragg, Charles Yingst, Jim Sampson, Gene Laughman. Third row: Coach Dunn, Coach Irvin, Bill Bentz, Rex Thompson, Fritz Bader, John Beener, Carl Spillers, Keith Thompson, Terry Longendelpher, Bob Thompson, Coach Wion. 1956 football Squad Performs on Gridiron With graduation taking its toll, the season opened with the defending champions struggling to rebuild their squad. The season, a poor one from the won-lost column, can be considered a successful one from the rebuilding standpoint. The Buccs lost only one regular from this year’s team, and should come back next year to return some of the bumps they absorbed this season, and once more be Little Buckeye League Champs. As it was this year, the Buccs won two and lost two in League play, beating the league champion, Germantown. It was the only league set-back for the Cardinals. The Buccs finished the season with two wins, six losses and one tie record. The schedule was: Sept. 7— Preview at Urbana We 0 They 6 Sept. 14— Tipp City T . 7 13 Sept. 21— Jefferson H 0 19 Sept. 28— Brookville H 12 38 Oct. 5— Germantown T 13 6 Oct. 12— Versailles T 0 13 Oct. 19— Centerville H _ 32 0 Oct. 25— Bradford T 0 7 Nov. 2— Enon H 14 14 Nov. 9— West Milton H 6 25 First row: Bill Bitner, Tony Hand, Tom Carder, Freddy Davis, Jim Davis, James Holsinger. Second row: Jerry Shields, Joe Shipley, George Bitner, Bruce Drees, Bill Weldy, Jerry Catterlin, Ronnie Ruhl, Robert D. Thompson, Manager. Third row: Frank Dunn, Junior High Coach, Blair Irvin, Assistant Coach, Wayne Yarian, Don Creager, Paul Althoff, Bob Livingston, Doug McRoy, Malcome Perrine, Dana Moreland, Paul Perrine, Phil Iddings, Jerry Sutton, Bob Wion, Head Coach. Under Ceaderskip of Coaches Robert Wion and Ulair Jrvin Covington High is lucky to have the two football coaches: Bob Wion and Blair Irvin. They both work pretty hard trying to win football games. They sacrifice a lot of their spare time trying to figure out ways to improve the team. The coaches take a loss pretty hard because it reflects back to them. Also the coaches have done a lot for the team by having them go to the different churches each week as a group and by saying the Lord’s Prayer together before each game. 1956 football Squad Boasts Nine Senior Members Back row: Tony Chrowl, Julius Moreland, Bruce Drees, John Beener, Jerry Catterlin. Front row: Joe Shipley, Bill Weldy, Terry Longendelpher, Doug Gragg. Melvin Longendelpher breaks away. 58 Tony Chrowl and Doug Gragg, Co- Captains of the 1956 Squad. Melvin defies the opposition. Left to right: Carolyn Johnston, Janet Idle, Judy Bancroft, Shirley Via, Kay Thompson. Cheerleaders Boost the Buees Since the cheerleaders lost only one member last year, the team has improved the quality of their cheering. The enduring spirit of the cheer- leaders has encouraged the football and basketball boys to do their best. First row: Wayne Yarian, Charles Yingst, Doug Sotzing, Jim Holsinger. Second row: John Boehringer, Rodney Sampson, Rex Thompson, Gary Carder. Third row: Carl Spillers, Malcolm Perrine, Fritz Bader, Jan Christian. Fourth row: Mr. Irvin, Coach. basketball Zeam Strives for Higher Standing The Covington High School basketball team, composed entirely of underclassmen, went through a rebuilding year. It was a long hard winter for Coach Irvin and the boys. The team at one stretch lost twelve straight games, but each week they came back fighting and seemed to be up for each game. With all the members of the ’56-’57 squad returning, and some promising boys coming up from the reserves, and the junior high, the team can look to the years ahead for more favorable results. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Nov. 30—Newton_________________________________Here Dec. 7—Bethel_________________________________There Dec. 8—Tipp City_____________________________ Here Dec. 14—Bellefontaine ________________________ Here Dec. 15—Sidney________________________________There Dec. 21—Bradford______________________________There Dec. 27-28—Holiday Tournament at Covington, Bradford, Newton, Arcanum, Covington Jan. 5—Franklin-Monroe_________________________Here Jan. 11—Bradford_______________________________Here Jan. 18—Versailles __________________________ There Jan. 19—Piqua Central__________________________Here Jan. 25—Miami Central__________________________Here Feb. 1—Newton_________________________________There Feb. 8—Brown___________________________________Here 60 Kneeling: Hugh Alexander, Coach Wion. Left to right: Tom Carder, Bruce Beener, Fred Davis, Bob Jacquemin, Bob Livingston, Don Emery, John Spruance, Doug McRoy, Jerry Eshelman, Mike Cotrell, Jim Sampson. Zraek Zeam Retains Major Championships Covington High School’s track squad again dominated the local scene in Class “B” circles. The squad distinguished itself by winning the Stillwater Valley League, the Little Buckeye League and the Covington Invitational track meets. In the S.V.L. the teams 880 yard, Larry Via and Jerry Young, and the Mile Relay teams, Bruce Tobias, Jerry Young, Terry Longendelpher, and Jim Looker, set new records. A new school record was set in the 880-yard relay in the state meet at Columbus where they finished third. The relay team composed of Rodney Sampson, Lewis Deeter, Jerry Young, and Arlen Idle wrere clocked in one minute and 36 seconds. They also participated in the Miami U., District, and State meets. TRACK SCHEDULE Covington .. 34 Piqua ... 62 Covington _ 53 Bradford ..... 47 Covington _. 74 Houston 21 Jackson Center Covington - 811 2 Newton ...... 181 2 Covington „ 69 Urbana ...... 40 Invitational—W on Troy Relays—Lost Stillwater Valley League—Won Little Buckeye League—Won 62 Arlen Idle tries his skill at the broad jump. Rodney Sampson winds up—look out fellows, here it comes. Jim Finfrock lets go with a long one. Gary Carder—is he flying??? First row: Bob Buchanan, Louie Deeter, Jim Finfrock, Richie McMaken, Tom Robinson, Arlen Idle, Rex Thompson. Second row, right: Wayne Yarian and Coach Robert Wion. Third row: Bruce Drees, Bob Jacquemin, Bruce Tobias, Charles Yingst, Gary Carder, Jim Sampson, Joe Shipley, George Bitner, Larry Via, and Dale Stump. 1956 baseball Zeam Puts forth Valiant Effort Cold and wet weather were the biggest oppositions the Buccs had. The team played a total of four out of the six games scheduled. They were: Miami Central at Covington in a game which saw Miami Central overtake the Buccs and win 9 to 8; Brown at Covington—Brown the winner 12 to 2; Versailles at Ver- sailles—Covington went down to defeat 8 to 4; and Bradford at Covington—Bradford won in the last inning 9 to 8. The graduation toll was heavy and, although the 1957 season looks like a lean one, it will be a profitable one from experience standpoint, as there will be only one Senior on the squad. SCHEDULE April 30 — Miami Central ___________________T May 14 — Versailles May 3 — Brown _______________________ H May 7 — Bethel ________________________ H _________________T May 21 — Newton .................... H May 28 — Bradford ____________________T Compliments of CENTRAL TIRE CO. Phone: 2141 Main and Broadway .. INGLE PLUMBING SHOP Westinghouse Home Appliances CHARLES B. INGLE Phone: 2581 1 19 S. High St. COVINGTON, OHIO Compliments of EBBERT'S FIRLD SEEDS Covington, Ohio DREES LUMBER CO. 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SERVICE Sinclair Products Phone 2551 466 E. Broadway COVINGTON, OHIO Best Wishes Portrait Commercial to 1957 Graduating Class CROMER PHOTOS AND SUPPLIES KIMMEL'S PLUMBING 24 Steps East of the Bank AND COVINGTON, OHIO HEATING Phone 4851 Covington, Ohio Cameras Supplies BEAVER-HEILMAN FORD Covington, Ohio Sales Thru Service BEENER S ROYAL BLUE FOODLAND Your One-Stop Shopping Center LAW'S TV AND RADIO SERVICE Compliments of KINNEY'S MENS SHOP Always the New Things First Service on All Makes R. C. A. SALES AND SERVICE RR No. I, Gettysburg, Rd. Cov. 6394 COVINGTON, OHIO BROADWAY SERVICE STATION Congratulations Class of '57 PLEASANT HILL FARMERS EX. ASSN. Phone 3161 PLEASANT HILL, OHIO Gas—Oil—Tires Batteries—Car Washing CORNER, BROADWAY AND HIGH STREETS Covington, Ohio Phone 9071 See One of the Largest Displays of Furniture, Carpet, Linoleum and Appliances SELLMAN FURNITURE AND CARPET CO. Open Evenings Except Mondays and Thursdays COVINGTON, OHIO CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '57 From the Home of Smith Corona Typewriters WE CARRY ALL MAKES OF PORTABLES FOR YOUR SELECTION. PIQUA OFFICE SUPPLY CO. on Public Square Phone 129 1 14 W. Ash St. PIQUA, OHIO Compliments of W. H. BULSFORD BARCLAY'S MEN'S SHOP International Harvester New Holland New Idea Hart Schaffner Marx Clothes FARM MACHINES ARROW SHIRTS STETSON HATS 716 E. Ash Phone 330 429 N. Main St. Piqua, Ohio Piqua, Ohio Congratulations SPORTSMAN MARTINS JEWELRY SPORTING GOODS STORE Watches Diamonds Silverware 505 N. Main St. PIQUA, OHIO 112 W. Ash St. Phone 1515 Piqua, Ohio WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIR Where Sporting Goods Is a Business, Not a Sideline Compliments THE ELLIOT of FURNITURE CO. THE DAIRY QUEEN STORE Corner Wayne and Ash St. 207 East Ash Street PIQUA, OHIO WESTINGHOUSE APPLIANCES RCA TV Piqua, Ohio Phone 3550 coymoTcm cumbew or COVINGTON LUMBER CO. FULLER BROS. BODY SHOP Compliments N. Dixie Highway PIQUA PRODUCTS CO. PIQUA, OHIO Day Phone 3660 Night 237 or 3238 Makers of Wyandotte Toys PIQUA, OHIO 24 HR. WRECKER SER. Compliments of KAHN'S Compliments of HOLLY'S Clothing Shoes Furnishings The Piqua Stove AUTO SALES Piqua, Ohio Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Senior Class of 1957 PIQUA MILLING CO. Elevators 101 S. Main St. PIQUA, OHIO Compliments of PIQUA DAILY CALL Covington's Daily Newspaper MADISON SQUARE FOR MEN BLUE BIRD FOR CHILDREN FRISKIES FOR WOMEN Sold Exclusively by Schiff's SCHIFF'S SHOE STORE Shoes for Entire Family Congratulations MILLER'S DRIVE IN WATCHES DIAMONDS JEWELRY Between Piqua and Covington on 36 SPERRY DELICIOUS CHICKEN SANDWICHES JEWELRY STORE Ham—Porlc—Fish ICE COLD SOFT DRINKS 207 N. Main Street FROSTED MUGS Piqua, Ohio Carryout Half-gallon Gallons Compliments of BOUGHBEND PIQUA DRIVE-IN FRUIT FARM THEATER APPLES AND FRESH CIDER Route 36 Between IN SEASON Covington and Piqua 3 miles West of Covington VISIT OUR SNACK BAR Route 36 FOR GOOD FOOD Phone 35503 ESHLEMAN DUFF FUNERAL HOME Congratulations to the Class of '57 HOBART ARENA TROY, OHIO International League Hockey Every Sunday Public Ice Skating THE MAGEE PRINTING COMPANY Finest in Job Printing Also Letter Press and Offset Printing NO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL 216 W. High Piqua, Ohio Phone 50 P. O. RESTAURANT One Block West of U.S. 25 COMPLETELY AIR CONDITIONED Choice Steaks, Chops and Sea Foods Serving Breakfast, Dinner and Supper ZIMMERMAN'S JEWELRY (Jack Zimmerman) Guaranteed Watch and Jewelry Repairing 320 N. MAIN ST. PIQUA, OHIO PHONE 3262 STEINER'S Sand and Gravel Ready Mix Concrete WASHED—CRUSHED—GRADED ALSO WINTERIZED CONCRETE Phone I 18 West Milton Compliments of GUARANTEED TV AND RADIO SERVICE Compliments of CLIFTON and HOENING MOTORS, INC. Mercury and Nash Pique, Ohio Phone 441 106 East North St. PIQUA, OHIO Phone 3292 LES DAVE JIM THOMA AND SONS -MTiiiTnu JEWELERS Since 1838 PIQUA, OHIO MEADOW GOLD DAIRY PRODUCTS FAVORITE CITY MILK CO. Division of BEATRICE FOODS 328 Wood St. Phone 1058 Congratulations, Seniors LAMPERT SUPER MARKET East of Covington on Route 36 S. S. KRESGE COMPANY Piqua, Ohio C. A. BERGER, MGR. PHONE 2I26M3 PIQUA Best Wishes THE to Class of 1957 SHERER-BELL COMPANY From SANDERS DAIRY 115 E. Ash Street Phone 750 Piqua, Ohio i 'Ttutritiaua CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE DAIRY PRODUCTS CADILLAC | Sales—Service CHUCK COX-REALTOR GEO. BENKERT CO. To Buy or Sell It Will Pay to See Chuck First Miami County's Home Owned 309 North Wayne Street PHONE 3481 PIQUA, OHIO Department Store Since 1889 PIQUA, OHIO Compliments of sf§ i|s GENELL'S | FLOWERS Compliments of JIFFIE RESTAURANT 1 16 E. Ash Street PIQUA, OHIO PHONE 955 Piqua, Ohio Compliments of ERNST GRAVEL CO. R. F. D. I Piqua, Ohio ZIMMERLIN PAINT GLASS 121 W. Ash St. Paint for Every Purpose Glass for Every Need PIQUA, OHIO PHONE 2048 SHORT-CLAWSON INS. AGENCY 226 W. High St. Piqua, Ohio PHONE 1442 Compliments of PIQUA POULTRY CO. 411 Wood St. PHONE 4555 OR 4556 Best Wishes to the Senior Class! TRINKLE BUICK, INC. 121 N. Main St. Piqua, Ohio Compliments of BILL ENOS HOME DRY CLEANERS Piqua, Ohio Pleasant Hill, Ohio MINNICH BROTHERS Phone 33391 BRADFORD, OHIO BOYER'S GROCERY Compliments of L. E. Gray, Proprietor GROCERIES, QUALITY MEATS GEO. H. WORCH LUMBER COMPANY, INC. Bradford, Ohio Phones: 5450-1 and 5451-1 Phone 331 l-l Free Delivery VERSAILLES, OHIO SAUNDERS' A. A. A. SHOE STORE MIAMI COUNTY AUTO CLUB Shoe Repairing MIAMI COUNTY RED WINS AND BOUD SHIRE SHOES TRAVEL BUREAU FOR THE FAMILY Public Square Piqua, Ohio Two Day Service Dry Cleaning RALPH SAUNDERS, Proprietor Phone 1785 1 14 East Main Street Bradford, Ohio J. T. Snell L. L. Snell TROY HARDWARE CO. The House That Makes Good LOWE BROS. PAINT, VARNISHES MIAMI SERVICE STATION Phone 105 HOTPOINT APPLIANCES HARDWARE SEEDS HOUSEWARE TOOLS CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH SALES SERVICE 15 S. Market St. Phone 4506 Troy, Ohio West Milton, Ohio S. J. RUDY SONS Compliments of the MIAMI COUNTY DAIRY COMPANY Covington, Ohio Phone 2361 NUTRITIOUS Dairy Products WEAVER BROTHERS A Reliable Year-Round Market tor QUALITY EGGS AND POULTRY gUILDS GREAT CARS BANTA MOTORS DeSoto and Plymouth Sales and Service Phone LAfayette 65401 VERSAILLES, O. BROWN'S SWEET SHOP AND BAKERY PHONE 548 GREENVILLE, OHIO For the Best Brands of DIAMONDS—WATCHES—JEWELRY CHINA—SILVERWARE—LUGGAGE Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. PHONE 5513-1 VERSAILLES, OHIO Shop at GRAY'S JEWELERS 601 S. Broadway Greenville, Ohio pood 'pood Compliments of Betty and Bud's JOYLAND DRIVE-IN PLEASANT HILL, OHIO Phone 3291 LEONARD O. CURTNER FOURMAN'S General Insurance—Real Estate Men's and Boys' Wear Bonds—Notary Public Corner 3rd and Broadway PHONE 48 GETTYSBURG, OHIO GREENVILLE, OHIO TIPP CITY MOTOR SALES Best Wishes to 1957 Graduating Class ARMCO STEEL CORPORATION Piqua Tubing Plant Manufacturers of WELDED STEEL TUBING Compliments of GREENE'S COVE THEATRE COVE BEAUTY SALON Covington, Ohio ZWIEBEL'S Compliments of FENTON CONSTRUCTION CO. Troy's Largest Independently Owned Super Market Contractors Engineers Basic Construction Materials TROY, OHIO LOWEST PRICES MUSIC WHILE YOU SHOP COURTEOUS SERVICE WIDEST AISLES SHOP IN AIR-CONDITIONED COMFORT Keep Smiling PEARSON'S LAUNDRY Plenty of Parking Space Open 8 A.M. till 10 P.M. Daily Phone 5026 DRY CLEANING Linen Supply—Fur Storage TROY, OHIO Compliments of RICHARDSON'S Jewelry Photo Supply TROY FURNITURE 106 W. Main UPHOLSTERING CO. Troy, Ohio PHONE 9740 TROY, OHIO Compliments of THE MOORE'S STORE Troy, Ohio Troy s Friendly Store A Department Store on the Square DENISE CHEVROLET SALES Best Wishes Compliments to of Class of 1957 COATE From BURIAL VAULT SANDERS DAIRY SEPTIC TANK SERVICE West Milton, Ohio PHONE 62-M Compliments of MR. AND MRS. ROGER C. O'DONNELL JIM FLYNN, INC. SPORTING GOODS Compliments of FRITZ E. MARTIN JEWELERS If we serve you once, Distributors for: we are sure to be friends RAWLINGS SPALDING WILSON CONVERSE SPOTBILT GENERAL SOUTHERN KING O'SHEA Ohio's Largest Sporting Goods Store Where Sportsmen Serve Sportsmen HE 2884-5-6-7-8 CORNER FIRST AND JEFFERSON DAYTON, OHIO We Have It in Stock—Why Wait? Phone 4821 COVINGTON, OHIO HITTLE'S Jeweler and Watchmaker 108' 2 W. Main St. TROY, OHIO Congratulations to the Graduates of 1957 DEWEY'S FOOD CENTER Troy, Ohio All Lines of Sports Equipment TROY SPORTS CENTER 1 1 1 W. Main St. TROY, OHIO 1 Blk. E. of Courthouse PH 9696 KOLTER'S JEWELRY Troy, Ohio “Tfoun Tfbutey CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK West Milton, Ohio When in Greenville Stop at TOBY'S DRIVE INN 49-127 South or GREEN VILLA 517 S. Broadway Greenville, Ohio MONTGOMERY'S WATCH SERVICE Bulova Watches Columbia Diamonds Samsonite Lugg. Sunbeam Appliances 1 South Miami Street Phone 3 WEST MILTON, OHIO Compliments of WESTERN 7T0 A.SSOOMI STORl { TT Phone FE 5-4112 Troy, Ohio McNEAL ELECTRIC CO. Westinghouse Sales and Service I I I East Main Street TROY, OHIO Phone Federal 5-1088 Good Luck From BRAUN BROS. PACKING CO. Gold Seal Quality SAUSAGE, SMOKED MEATS PORK AND BEEF Troy, Ohio Phone 21275 We Welcome Class Visits HACKETTS Compliments of 105 E, Main Troy, Ohio MAGAZINES—NEWSPAPERS—GIFT ITEMS Service With a Personal Interest SEARS ROEBUCK CO. Phone Orders to SEARS CATALOG SALES OFFICE Phone 25465 Troy, Ohio QUALITY HARDWARE, INC. TELEVISION SALES AND SERVICE Appliances—Sporting Goods R No. I, N. Dixie Highway, Troy, Ohio Opp. Fairgrounds PHONE FEDERAL 9-8336 OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SAT. 8 AM 9 PM Compliments of dr. e. c. scon Optometrist PIQUA, OHIO The 4 points of a better L PROMPT I U FRIENDLY SERVICE I LOW BANK RATES I � EASY MONTHLY I PAYMENTS I kL DEAL WITH YOUR OWN I INSURANCE A ENT I AUTO LOAN You Get All Four at . . . See Lester A. McDonel at CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK TRUST CO. Personal Loan Office ASH AT MAIN STREET PIQUA, OHIO Without Cost, Your Loan Is Covered by Our Citizens Life Protection Plan MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION MAIER'S SUPER MARKET Compliments of L K CLEANERS Everyday Low Prices III North High Phone 2841 COVINGTON, OHIO D E GULF BUDEE'S RESTAURANT Spring and High Phone 9041 Where Friends Meet to Eat COVINGTON, OHIO i 10 S. HIGH ST. PHONE 2271 ROUTZAHN FUNERAL HOME Ned R. Pearson, Funeral Director COVINGTON, OHIO IN APPRECIATION The 1957 Buccaneer Staff wishes to say thanks to the ad- vertisers who have helped to make it possible to publish this yearbook. BOOSTERS PIQUA GREENVILLE Nead's Pure Oil Service Brown's Sunoco Station Jaffe's Women's Wear Shepard Music Store Favorite Hill TV Ayers Pastry Shop Hess Implement and Sales Blue Bowl Gift Shop Palace Department Store McClurg's Office Supply Merit Shoe Store VERSAILLES COVINGTON The Peoples Bank Company Jesse H. O'Roark City Bakery Filbruns Market BRADFORD TROY Miley's Appliance Jean's Dress Shop Th� B«� l YTjrbook Ar« TAYLOR MADE TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY DALLAS. TEXAS