SCHOOL gn to traditionalists and a school becomes a four- cracker box style institution. But not so at DCH5 2 Cadillac of the school systems. Exotic structure, .ng brooks, and modular planning create a totally N dimension in environmental learning that is in lsiderable contrast to the little red schoolhouse of 'ural Indiana. But not evading the real purpose of zhools, DCHS offers an array of the three R's and llous teachers to instill the art of learning. DCHS esn't guarantee an alphabet of degrees, but it does on its students varied school experiences such as gum stuck under desks, graffiti on the walls, and faces that ...DROP OUT' Q L pf - B . ,Lge M., The 1976 Oracle, Vol. 39, Spring 1976 1 2 170 4 7 32 34 38 40 41 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 74 124 126 128 129 130 176 8 56 76 82 134 Table of Contents Contributors Index FEATURES Education: Where Is It Heading You? Is The School Living Up To Its Potential? No Words Needed - Just SMILE Homecoming Photo Essay School Board Office Of The Principal Our Community - Welcome To It Pads The Bicentennial Bicentennial Commercialism What Are We Celebrating? The Nation The Impact Of Sports Up, Up With People Delphi's Modern Carnival Godspell Magic Grabs Sell-Out Crowds Staff Experiences Are Varied Plop Plop, Fizz Fizz, Oh What A Relief It Is! Clubs P. S. DEPARTMENTS Academics Sports Faculty People Organizations The 1976 Oracle I Photographer Jerry Erb . il Rick Packard Betty Ifeinberger Kay Walton Brian Hanna Becky Eller Andrew Mahoney Contributors ff 41, 3,1-xKl'+ 4-4 XI' A Ad Brad Burton Brett Rector Steph Bradshaw, Editor Maureen Leahy Terri Crume Kim Hathaway ViS0I Jack 331141615 Jeff Bean, Editor The 1976 Oracle 3 Education: Where Is It Heading You Education, with roots reaching farther back than the ancient Greek scholars, has always been a highly prized achievement. Those schooled in the social graces, arts, and sciences, have consistently been judged on a higher plane than their less liter- ate fellows, who acknowledged and revered them as their bet- ters. Throughout history great mon- archs have surrounded themselves with learned and wise men. Realizing the importance of edu- cation, royalty and gentry soon began to procure tutors for their offspring. But schooling was a luxury, to be had only by the wealthy. It's odd to call school a luxury, because many students here at DCHS think that school, i.e. learning, is a drag. It's just a stage that everyone had to go through, and if those teachers can sprinkle a little knowledge on the desk seats to be unwit- tingly absorbed enroute, more power to them . But do the majority of kids here in DCHS have that attitude toward school? Not really. Oh, there's the fistful of truant slicks and class cutters who are really down on anything school ori- ented. But with Delphi's exten- sive and varied curriculum, there is usually an area of interest for every individual. The rest of the required classes are sometimes grudgingly accepted, of course. So school encourages one's interests, and hopefully helps develop career goals for later in life. There is always the excep- tion to the rule who drifts through school with little sacrifice to accuracy. But high school is much more than development and expansion of the 3 R's. It is a social learn- ing and growth. Teachers never fail in their duty to expound upon the virtue of behaving as an adult. Well, that is a part of one's education. One begins to learn the social graces, to assume responsibility , to form relationships, attitudes, and behavior acceptable to the adult mode of living. Of course, hope is always to be had for backward Karl Klutz who still doesn't know enough to laugh politely even when he doesn't get the joke. Mount 85 Sons Ace Hardware LETTERPRESS i OFFSET PIINTING COPY MACHINE OFFICE SUPPLIES I EQUIPMENT - .4 0aacle,9fwaa : Wayne G Rovu Dislngn, Owners ,- - ,,:4. DUI S64-2314 H4 E. Plllilll 4 The 1976 Oracle r. o. an no num. na. un: 4 ' s ' t A, Waugh 545, High school sports are another area of growth for everyone - athletes and fans alike. Though unfortunately stereo-typed, ath- letics do aid in forming one's character by demanding good sportsmanship, teamwork, and other qualities . The fans form ties of loyalty to their school and team, and hope- fully learn good deportment as they cheer for victory. So there is more to high school sports than bloodthirsty fans watching the team maul the opponent for the greater honor and glory of THE SCHOOL. DCHS is very sports oriented. We are also a socially active school. There is always some- thing happening here. Often, many students will affirm, stud- ies suffer as a result. This has long been a bone of contention between parents, teachers, and students. The adults are adamant about school work as a top priority. After all, their taxes do aid in the improvement of school qual- ity. Students, of course, have dif- ferent opinions ofthe matter, feeling that some activities are important enough to sacrifice highest academic achievement. What is needed is a balance of activities and studies. All work and no play can really get a per- son down, and social and athletic participation and development is just as important as book learning in high school. But do what needs done when it needs to beg don't wait till the last minute. Try to strike a com- promiseg after all, education heads you where you want to go . BAL Sl'a+e Farm Insurance Companies Home Office - Bloomington, Illinois db Harold Klinkhamer and Bill Ruch, Agents Auto, Fire, Health, Life, Auto Financing 120 W. Main St. Delphi, Indiana Phone 564-2730 or 564-2098 The 1976 Oracle 5 0 Is the School Living Up to Its Potential? Is the school doing all it can to prepare for the future? Or is the school merely wasting the stu- dents' and teachers' time by clinging to outdated policies? Let's look at both sides . Look at some of the things that are wrong. The students select classes that they are in. Many students put themselves in classes that would be floaters for them. These are classes in which they can get good grades and do little work. The individual stu- dent should be more selective in his choices. He should take classes which he feels will be useful to him in the future . One thing that would increase student awareness and supple- ment their education is an honors program. Advanced courses which could be adapted for those students who have an above aver- age interest in a certain subject would help the students get a greater understanding of the sub- ject, which may be their planned college major. Now let's look at the other side and see what the school has going for it. Most importantly, the school has good vocational and indus- trial arts departments. Building Trades is a good example of some of the classes offered to those who, on the average, don't intend to go on to college . An excellent sports program is one of the other good things about this school. We have the two major sports, football and basketball, and a wide assort- ment of smaller sports such as cross country, tennis, and swim- ming. The student also has a voice in the running of the school through Student Council, and more recently, the Food Committee. A survey that was taken early this school year revealed some major trends in student opinion. A large majority of the stu- dents wanted some sort of mass- communications, or radio-TV class. This would not have to cost a great deal of money. To have one of these classes, a school need not build a big expensive radio or TV station. Instead, a simulated newsroom could be set up with school desks and fabricated materials in which the students could learn about the procedures and funda- mentals of mass communica- tions. The survey also revealed that the students were upset when independent study was taken away. However, the Student Council began to work on the problem, and the restoration of independent study, once a dream, is now a reality. There are many students who feel that this school could be improved, and we agree. We feel the administration, stu- dents, and teachers should work together to implement some of the programs mentioned in this article for the good of the stu- dents' education. BH RP new tricks! Here s an old dog that s learned a few Pettlner p Agency 114 E. Main Delphi The 1976 Orc cle 7 Creativity seemingly ran unleashed in our halls. Restroom walls, textbooks, desks, and the favorite - lunch trays - served as canvases for visual designs. Fortunately for those interested in a more constructive means of personal expression, there existed D-6, the arts and crafts area. Various new and old projects were planned by Mr. Jack San- ders and Ms. Cynthia Clifton, enabling the students to continue in artistic growth. Such basics as perspective and developing three dimensional effects on a two dimensional surface were taught. Ms. C1ifton's Art Il classes con- structed junk art assemblages. Objects usually considered as junk were arranged to form con- temporary sculptures. Ms. Clif- ton's classes also worked in dif- ferent forms of jewelry. Mr. Sanders' Art IV group designed brochures promoting the commu- nity and did a pictorial revamp- ing of parts of the downtown bus- iness area. Ms. Cheryl Taylor was one of the student teachers who served an internship from Purdue Uni- versity. She participated during the first semester. Ms. Mary Evans came during the spring and taught from March 8 through May 7 . KH 8 The 1976 Oracle N9 ft? ' wt... .-, J K 5. I 3 A 3 Creativity Runs Unleashed at DCHS ll.. ,f 'f : . x' ml ' 'Nt .7 if rr:1'5:'E . A K 1: Mark Victor takes a Cool Whip bowl, a Joy bottle and various other household items to make a unique creation. 2: Barb Barnett and Penny Hankins work to transform a common ordinary cardboard box into a masterpiece. 3: Erin Sprague utilizes art materials to help school spirit. 4: A problem in color and shape occupy Tammy Oliphant and Lori Nipple . The 1976 Oracle For years anyone who was in an agricultural class was considered a farmer. But that's no longer the case. Many are not even considering a farm-related career. There are would-be pilots, engineers and steel work- ers in ag classes. But there are also those people who enjoy the farming life. There are several things going on -in the ag department this year. Along with the usual dis- cussions and class activities, there are the ever popular field trips to Purdue and farm-related factories. 'The classes also tried their hand at soil testing. Enrollment was up with both boys and girls. The lack of the proper facilities sometimes made it difficult to do everything the students wanted to do. With the increased interest of the stu- dents, they might start making a name for themselves on state and national levels as in the past. But as said , all are not farmers! TLC I0 The 1976 Oracle All Not Farmers in g Department K---...gr 1: Obeying commands is one of the many points Stephanie Lake and Gina Bell must impress upon the minds of their dogs. 2: Oink-Oink' ' is a familiar saying quoted by these friends. 3: Girls in small animals display their dogs for a special project. 4: Future Farmer, David Spitznagle, envisions the equivalent, or better, of his future homestead. The 1976 Oracle 1 l Opportunities Unlimited in Business if I l ' O , r , K In . ' 1 w--- I 'A ' . gif? 5. -A v ,izggigssizx 3 ,V Ei zfi fiif- by ' ' Hn'i'f I ii' f s. . I is 't ' esyss 1 ' ix , 7 4. ' ' a N I fr . . K 'jim ' . .. .- , ' , V 7 - 5 - I If .,.. .-2 ' 1: Hello, may I help you? is one of the things said over a phone. Crvstal Clawson works on her answering techniques in COE. 2: Taking dictation is an important part of training to be a business major. 3: Setting up a tabulation is no easy task, but is one of the drills worked on frequently in Personal Typing. 4: HANDS IN HOME POSITION, YOU MAY START TYPING is a familiar phrase in preparing for a time writing. 5: Adding up totals , and subtracting amounts are easily done with a ten key adding machine by Judy VanSick1e. 6: Minds race, and figures flash, as Karla Watson works rapidly with her electronic calculator in Office Machines 'I2 The 1976 Oracle DCHS had a wide variety of business oriented programs ranging from short- hand to accounting. Typing, or for those who wanted tc take a short course, Personal Typing, was offered almost every period of the day. Shorthand and notehand were for those who wished to become faster writers or scribblers. Accounting and recordkeeping were offered for those who thought it might be fun to know a little about balancing a checkbook 01 preparing an income and expense statement and all other little goodies. Not to be forgotten was Office Machines which gave students ar opportunity to learn to operate copy machines, calculators, adding machines, IBM typewriters, and vari- ous other pieces of equipment found ir offices. Last, but not least by any means, was COE CCooperative Office Educa- tionj. Five girls enrolled in COE, Those students attended school unti noon and then went to a job. Thej were Cecilia Lear, who worked at the City Clerk-Treasurer's Office: Marie Guckien, who acted as cashier at the Middle School Cafeteriag Melodj Kirk, a secretary at Larimore anc Sonsg Teresa Thompson, who worker at the Pettiner Agency in Camden anc Crystal Clawson, a receptionist at Dr Lawrence Stauffer's. These girl gained valuable experience - making money and going to school all in thc same day! RAl The 1976 Oracle 1 Mmmm mmm Good - That's What It Is! The Physical Education Department has broadened its program. This year the program has been redesigned so it will include future use of the new outside facilities. With the facilities, more co-recreational sports are available on the basis of keeping physically fit. Other changes are at hand in the department with new faces dominating. Mr. Ed Glick can be found devoting his school hours to swimming instruction on differ- ent levels. Basic levels of swim- ming are taught at first then in the more advanced groups of instruction, one finds his way into life saving. With two new instructors, Mrs. Cheryl Nattermann and Mrs. I en- nifer Humes, and a new unit of instruction on pass patterns and flag football techniques under Mr. Berto, the girls are always found enjoying themselves with dancing or working out in other interesting units . Health Classes, too have seen some change. With Mrs. Natter- man and Mr. Rick Schavietello, the rooms atmospheres have brightened a little this year. They worked to set up labs used for aids in teaching everything from bone structure to alcohol, giving the health students new experiences and knowledge in these fields. As usual Delphi is far more advanced than other schools. Our fine Physical Education and Health Department reflects this. B.B. 1: Lectures are a big part of the daily class routine in Health class.2: Jim Mullin scans the gym as he searches for a receiver at the other end of the court. 3: Keeping in step is not an easy job, even for gym teacher Mrs. Nattermann. 14 The 1976 Oracle ' 3 2 DRIVER EUUCAHUN CARE 1: PIT STOP! ! Blake Underhill moves to the driving position for his daily lesson on how to conduct a car properly. 2: Joe Fassnacht psyches himself up for another day on the road. 3: How much do they expect me to be able to put up with? reads the expression on Mr. Longfellow's face as Brad Sanderson prepares to take the wheel. ,Q Rev 'Em Up . . . Burn 'Em Cff? The energy crisis hasn't deter- red many potential drivers from obtaining their licensesg far from it. Being a licensed driver is almost a mandate in today's mobile society . It seems as though everyone already has a driver's license or is impatiently waiting for the required time limit to be over to gain this privilege. This year at DCHS so many people signed up for Driver's Ed, that it was impossible to accommodate all the interested students during the day. Though the Summer Driver's Ed. program reduced some of the numbers, after- school classes were a necessity to include all students signed up for the class, Driver's Ed. is an opportunity to study driving in theory, and get practical experience in the same course, as well as legally having the right after turning 16 , instead of waiting for an extra six months . BL The 1976 Oracle I5 Appearing on stage as the head of the English department this year was Mrs. Laura Baker, and a tremendous cast. Each year there are hundreds and hundreds of stu- dents in and out of the many dif- ferent English courses. Students were required to take three years of English and there is a wide selection of courses from which they could choose. Creative Writing, Poetry, and Composition I and II, were designed for the students with a flair for writing. For those who liked to pass the time engrossed in an exciting story, they could choose from Short Stories I and II, American, Bible, or English Literature , and Novels I and II. Acting, Stagecraft, Shake- speare, Humanities, and Film- making offered courses of study for those students wishing some- thing out of the ordinary. With varied choices, students were never at a loss when it came to choosing an expressive English course. BAR 'I6 The 1976 Oracle English Department Broadens Program Ax -X f,,, -u yn ,f- ' Z . Q 1 1: Louis Fassnacht. Vicky Overholser, and Jon Sullivan dry prints for filmmaking. 2: Paddy Morgan, Terri Crume, and Terry Snoeberger await their cues for the Snow White and Rose Red show. 3: Proper stance and attitude are just two of the many aspects of Speech that Patty Sheehan discovered in class. 4: A major project in stagecraft is leaming to adjust stage lights as Ron East and Denise Smith well know. 5: Careful management of glue and scissors help Jim Tyner to produce another Parnassus page. 6: Varied attitudes are reflected in the faces and postures of Mrs. Alvarez's Short Stories class. b Thel976 Oracle 17 Translation: Do you speak French, or German, or Spanish? Many people do, even if you don't! One of the places that they spoke it was in their foreign language classes. The number of students enrolled in foreign lan- guage has increased and those who have done so kept busy with the foreign forms of Bingo, Buzz, and Scrabble. Students also made use of the language lab and film- strips. The purpose of a second year of foreign language at DCHS was to develop one's knowledge of the foreign country itself. That is just what it did for Spanish II stu- dents last year. They went to Mexico for a week and came back filled with tales and gifts: and only through necessity, the art of Spanish conversation. Another aspect of the foreign language department was the program for independent study students. Those people took advanced work in French or Ger- man during study hall hours. They progressed at their own pace and were required to take at least three tests in a six weeks period. Six students worked on the IS basis in the 1975-'76 school year. TLC I8 The 1976 Oracle wwf 'TS' Parlez-vou Francais, Deutsch, Espafiol? 1: Before the bell rings for class to begin, Party Sheehan, Christy David , and Mary Beth Johns find a moment to relax . . . 2: Members of Miss Lewellen's German II class concentrate on their vocabulary words before a test. 3: Doug Anderson and Marilyn Gerbens laugh over the spelling of a word in French class. 4: Teresa Thomsen enjoys the annual caroling party held by Spanish Club members. 5: Brenda Strasser writes a sentence on the board taken from her German assignment . The 1976 Oracle I9 What is home economics? Is it the girls' section of the school? Not at all! Just as the industrial arts department is no longer just for the boys. Boys are now taking a course called Single Survival. This class met the last period of every day. Formerly called Bachelor Survival, the study involved liv- ing as a single person, cooking nutritious low-budget meals, and balancing a low-income budget. In general, one learned how to survive on his own. Girls were permitted to sign up for this course also, but none have done so as of yet. However, the home economics teacher, Ms. Bedeva Bowling, feels that the boys would not care to have girls in the class with them. Courses of a wide variety are offered by the home economics department including Foods, Interpersonal Relationships, Family Living, Single Survival, Clothing, Housing, and Con- sumer Foods and Foundations. The home economics depart- ment also sponsored adult classes of sewing, cooking, and others at varied levels which were desired by the community. One can see that the home economics department was a very important part of our school, and that the subjects encompassed in the department included many others besides those traditionally assigned to the name home ec. BDH 20 The 1976 Oracle Home Ec lust for Girls? .apt 1 I if 4 ' ,gg Ammf 1. Paperwork is a necessary part of Home Economics. 2 When ironing, Mrs. Susan Cole shows Tina Brown and Sue Peters that four hands are better than two. 3. Sewing is harder than it looks - just ask! 4. Jane Spitznagle i-ndustriously applies her attention to her sewing as Miohelle Su11ivan's train of thought is momentarily diverted. The 1976 Oracle 21 Interest Flares In Industrlal Arts 1: Sweat beads on Bill Stauffer's forehead as he concentrates on striving for perfection on his project. 2: Assembly of a woods project takes time, effort, and concentration. 3: Angles, inches, rulers, and plans are just a small part of the things that go into planning a woods project. 4: Sanding for a smooth finish is one of the characteristics desired by Nedda Smith for a good Advanced Woods project. 5: Safety glasses are a definite must, in the Woods Shop, as worn here by Dennis Myers. 22 The 1976 Oracle wwf K 4 F5'5'1e'fn ss aa, : t 'fio ' , rf, jr,-.5 -- sr kpj.. M . V' v,a ,V 3 K Q K K 1w 'X 'bf' S .V is Talking to DCHS Industrial Art students and teachers can excite everyone! There were so many different courses offered that it sent one's head spinning far off into space. What could be found there with the stars but a rocket made by a student in power class. Students taking Girls Home Mechanics received experience in plumbing, electricity, and even small gas engines. Auto mechanics offered good training for anyone interested in the maintenance of their cars. In power class students learned about internal combustion and constructed rockets as part of their projects for the year. Draft- ing was divided into architec- tural and mechanical drawing, giving better opportunities for those wanting to specialize in those fields. Due to all the courses offered in industrial arts, the enrollment increased in the department. K.W. The 1976 Oracle 23 1: Hands that solve math problems today, may solve world problems tomorrow 2: Geometry student, John Cripe, talks to Mr. Tyner about a difficult proof. 3 Mr. Wilcox, and Algebra I student, Dee Sanderson, talk about a problem. 4 With despair Chuck Petry queries, Does ANYONE have number twelve done?' 5: A puzzled Brenda Sttasser puzzles over a puzzling puzzle 24 The 1976 Oracle 3 different approaches to math. Three different teachers. Three different subjects within the scope of math. Mr. David Collins is using a new individualized approach in his basic math classes. He has the students work as far as they can in the book on their own. When and if they get stuck on a particular section, they talk to him to get their problem straightened out. Mr. John Wi1cox's meter stick approach to math is well known to all who have had him as a teacher for Algebra I or II. Mr. Robert Tyner is stressing the metric system for all of the Geometry and Business Math classes he teaches. Three different ap- proaches. Three good teachers. BDH The 1976 Oracle 25 In Mr. Robert Hartigan's voice classes, students gain general music knowledge, learn to lis- ten, read music, and improve stage presentation. Some added touches to the classes were the Northern Indiana School Band Orchestra and Vocal Association contest, solo and ensemble con- test, and an extra treat, games of musical skill. Music Fundamentals is another class offered. The only students allowed to take this class are the junior-senior music students who received permission from the teacher. Along with more sing- ing, these upper-classmen were subject to conducting, music theory, orchestration and in- depth studies of music literature and history. The band backs the Oracles at various activitiesg pep-sessions, football games, school musicals, and many other activities that entertain the community . The band's tonal quality has improved tremendously this year. Some reasons are that the amount of interest has improved and there have been new instruments added. The band also partici- pates in NISBOVA along with solo-ensemble contest and con- cert band contest. Mr. Royce Armstrong can be given much credit for the great vibrations produced by these young musi- cians. MAL 26 The 1976 Oracle Look Up Americap See What We've Got! H 1. Out with the band practicing, Reine Barnett. Kevin Hathawav. and Jim Mullin, keep an eye on the Boss. 2. Members of Voice I have a little fun gathered around the electric piano. 3 . The select group in Music Fundamentals looks over new music. 4. No, Kevin, you're not out of step! 5. The band parades DCI-IS on to a Homecoming Friday. The 1976 Oracle 27 Horse Sense ' 'xxx' fffv- s r .. I liiaf' 1: Mr. Baker makes effective use of the overhead projector to explain the DNA structure. 2: Involving themselves in a chemistry experiment, Sherri Flora and Reine Barnett heat a piece of magnesium strip. 3: A chemistry experiment involving amorphic solids interests Mr. Geheb. 4: Jeff Young intently studies an experiment on chromatography. 5: Lab partners, Kevin Sullivan and Tim Strasser, find assistance from Mr. Geheb. 28 The 1976 Oracle N X ik 'ET' ep .2 rs f ' fssjzyus-sS.s H v-- Q 4 If you've enrolled in a science course with hopes of solving all the complexities of life's many mysteries, you might be thor- oughly disappointed. Don't mis- understand! Not that the science courses were inadequate, on the contrary, Mr. Tom Baker and Mr. David Hanna enlivened the courses considerably - but do not expect to find all the answers to questions that men have been pondering for eras. Scientifically speaking , the majority of students have taken biology, whether basic or advanced. Upon the completion of these courses, many students found themselves enrolled in an advanced science class. Puzz- ling? No! Mr. Geheb attributed the enrollment to three possible motives. It was feasible that the class acted as a stepping stone to an ultimate goal or that the class centered directly upon one's ambitions. Thirdly, the students might take the class simply because friends were enrolled in it. Never happens, you say? Oh, but it did, and many times it has changed a person's lifestyle. Mr. Geheb, man of anecdotes, hopes that every student that completes chemistry and physics will put into practice these three things beneficial in life: . . . To be able to pause . . . to analyze the problem . . . and to reason correctly. Horse sense! I .O.B. The 197 6 Oracle 29 The past is a very important part of our education today. If we study the past, and learn from the mistakes made by others, we can make the world a better one in which to live. - Joseph Seu- rynck. This idea sums up what U.S. and World history are all about. Government, Economics, and Current Affairs teach us how pol- itics and finance influence how our world functions today. Sociology and Psychology teach us to better understand and more easily relate to our fellow man. By studying these and other subjects in our social studies cur- riculum, we can hopefully become more aware of the world around us and how to better it. RP 30 The 1976 Oracle Yesterday's World Today . ' an, .Q ,sf Q . e I --............,.,,, , i Z if 5 5 1: Personal embellishments by Mr. Seurynck often enliven his lecture. 2: Though appearing to attempt the creation of a new continent, in reality Curtis Borden has a question. 3: Sixth hour U.S. History class receives instruction from Mr. Mclntire. 4: Class ponders on issues in U.S. History. 5: Questioning Mr. Seu1'ynck's outline is Terri Hobaugh. The 1976 Oracle 31 Spending one's time living in a foreign country is a special expe- rience known only by a few peo- ple fortunate enough to be chosen by foreign exchange organiza- tions to act as an exchange stu- dent. Lorenzo Aragon Chamorro found that the first necessity for life in the U.S., after having lived in Nicaragua, was a lot of Alka Seltzer. Lorenzo is 16 and attended La Salle , ' ' a school in his hometown of Leon, Nicaragua. In Leon, Lorenzo says he passes time in much the same way students in Delphi do. He and his friends go to parties, discotheques, mov- ies, baseball games, the library, to club meetings, to the beach, and on dates. Our rather unseasonable and fierce winter weather has hit Lor- enzo so hard that he was seen one day in P.E. doing his exercises ,. ,,,,.Ms. I A ,u A, 1. JoAnn Campbell - AFS student from DCI-IS to Turkey. 2. Rotary exchange student from Nicaragua, Lorenzo Aragon Chamorro. 3. Australian Rotary exchange student, Allana Sharp. 4. Lima, Peru's Nancy Arribasplata, AFS. 5. AFS exchange student to Germany, Kim Petry. with his long underwear under his gym suit . When asked what the funniest question he had been asked from our students , Lorenzo remem- bered two. How many restrooms are in your school and What is the grade of your toilet paper? Us I remember the first day that Allana Sharp was in school. All I heard was, Have you seen the new exchange student, she's beautiful. Filled with anticipa- tion, I began to search the Com- mons to catch a glimpse of this gorgeous creature. Well, I wasn't disappointed. As time went on, things gradually returned to nor- mal. While here on the Rotary Exchange Program she will stay six months with the Dean Over- holser family and another six months with Arthur Weddell and his family . Kim Petry spent her past sum- mer in Brake, West Germany and brought back with her many warm memories that she will remember forever. My family and I enjoyed so many fun times together it's kind of hard to single out any one event. We spent many times sailing on the North Sea, taking evening walks and morning jogs. My list of fond memories goes on and on. My summer was filled with happy times but there were moments of loneliness, frustration, and embarrassment in trying to adjust. But it was at these moments I think I grew and learned the most. Overall, it was a very rewarding experience and one I'l1 never forget. Mimarsinan, a village in Tur- key, became home for JoAnn Campbell. JoAnn found her friends in Tur- key to be a festive, I , ,t p. ,.,, f Ur' ff' 3, No words lllililllbll -just SMILE warm, and open people. The majority of people in the rural areas of the country possess a simple lifestyle, yet they are not backward . They simply didn't stress having many possessions and got by without many of the appliances we consider as neces- sities in the United States. Even though the lifestyle is rather unlike ours, the youths in Turkey act, dress, and like the same things teens in America do! JoAnn stresses the generosity of her family, by relating a story of her mother Salima, and her sis- ter, Gulseren. Her mother and sister had only a handful of dresses, yet a few days before JoAnn was to return to the U.S. they made a dress for her without the aid of a pattern. JoAnn feels that her summer experiences have helped her to be a more open minded person. Even though one is unable to speak another person's language. communication is still possible. JoAnn said the key to understand- ing is a smile. The Robert Crume family of Camden has added another mem- ber to their family of seveng Nancy Elizabeth Sanchez Arri- basplata. Nancy was born Janu- ary 27, 1957 in Lima, Peru to Robert Arribasplata, a police- man, and Elvira de Arribasplata. a homemaker. Nancy has four sisters, Alicia, Delia, Yolonda, and Maritza. She also has one brother, John. Nancy graduated from Colegio Nacional Hixto Teipac Avearu last year. She competed two years on her gymnastic team. Nancy is an artistically inclined person. Most of that tal- ent is concentrated on needle- work such as knitting, crochet- ing, and weaving. She has also done performances of her native dances at various school func- tions. Nancy plans to study medicine when she returns to Peru. Last year, Nancy worked for awhile in a local hospital. When asked what single event is most memorable from her stay so far in our country, Nancy responded, I cannot say only one event seems more important than another. Since l arrive in New York I have found my total experience exciting. KH BR The 1976 Oracle 33 1 .3 , ,',' 31,-i ' I as Y Q N .-,fu ' ,Q 'Ig 'Z' 3413 Agfa' X '- . , 13 ff Lx ff! , , . V - Q fy ' 1 AUFJIA ff 51 , ,fektr-qi if rt'-I4 , - , , Q 4, ii, g 3 50' , six' I . A - ?f? 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Well, I Must Admit That I Didn't Know Either Until I Went to a Meeting . . . SEATED: Dale Cain, President William Duff, Vice President James Scott, Harold Nipple. STANDING: Charles Dickinson, School Attorney Joseph Ives, Jr. , Secretary James Sullivan, Dr. Lawrence stauffet. The room was full. The Board of School Trustees sat at a large table in the center of the room, President William E. Duff at one end, Vice President James P. Scott at the other end . . . a television set in the corner was tuned to the football game, the sound was turned off . . . prin- cipals, onlookers, and one woman sat around the perimeter of the room . . . the clock on the wall crept a few minutes past 7:30. Superintendent Arthur O. Weddell reads the minutes due to the resignation of board secre- tary, James Sullivan. No correc- tions . . . budget items were next on the agenda, many sheets of paper with monthly reports . . . explanations . . . small bowls of candy circulate and a few people around the room sip from coffee cups. Football game 40 The 1976 Oracle receipts are up, yearbook has a large sum of money they will expend soon for the production of The Oracle. The junior class looks like they will break S8000 this year with magazine sales. Mr. Manahan reports that the cost of type A lunches has risen to 50.492 each, but that the situa- Charles Dickinson listens as Superintend- ent Arthur O . Weddell reads the minutes. tion was now under control. Two letters of resignation were read and accepted, two teacher con- tracts were presented for signa- ture. Someone goes to the other room for information, a short lull . . . President Duff seems to notice for the first time the noiseless screen to his right . . . the tax rate has decreased a total of 81.19 in the past five years, the assessment of The Andersons will probably send it falling even further. The board prepared to retire to executive session to dis- cuss building contracts for the new tennis courts . . . looks like tonight's meeting will be a short one, only an hour or so more. On the way out . . . pleasantries . . . How are things up there at the high school? . . . why didn't I think to tell him we missed -Inde- pendent Study . . .? SNB S s 4 :121 QNX xx . X-. N' f X , ff RINCIPAL Have you ever arrived at school 15 - 20 minutes early in the morning to see a little truck parked in the first parking space on the lot? It was the property of the top man in our school - Mr. Garald F. Manahan, DCHS prin- cipal. Did you notice a small car beside the truck? Well, if you did, it belonged to the second most important man in our school, Mr. Jack Heath, the new assistant principal. These two men worked together very, very well to give DCHS one of the best years it has ever had . V One factor that benefited all DCHS was the work of two ladies in the main office: Mrs. Clara Crawford, the school treasurer, and Mrs. Ioan Calvert, the new receptionist! secretary . BE JackR Heath Ass1stantPnnc1pal 1 Mrs Clara Crawford 2 Mrs Ioan 1: Carroll County's courthouse sits in the middle of downtown Delphi. This government center is a spacious building whose gray walls are flooded each evening with amber lights. Getting a one-sided opinion can be expected from a single person's view. After combining several opinions from people at DCHS, honest feelings of our community can be formed . unfit cumjmmmf- Netcom: 'ru 'l'l'. Most students are glad they live in a small community because they know more people. As a junior said, You don't have all the crime and stuff in a small community as in a large city. When asked if they would rather live in a large city a majority replied, no. In further discussion it was brought out that they feel safe living in our com- munity. A senior boy stated, There is not really that high of a crime rate or a lot of violence in Delphi. It's encouraging to discover that 84070 of students interviewed are proud of their town. Several students feel lucky to have a school as modern and unique as ours. 42 The 1976 Oracle Linda Mays commented, I like the way the Courthouse is lit up. People may be proud of our community, but a long list of desired improvements remain. A popular disapproval of most stu- dents was the October curfew. Mr. Geheb said, Delphi is typi- cal of all small towns people know as much about your business as you do. It was asked if students felt there are enough recreational facilities offered in our commu- nity. The general reply was. No, we need more tennis courts, a skating rink, a movie theater and more recreation. Most students feel that our com- munity is improving by getting dressed up with new sidewalks, new buildings, and remodeling. To sum up these ideas, the big question, What does your com- munity mean to you? was asked. A general view was, It's home, it might be small and nothing great, but it is something to be proud of. One student critically said, It's a commu- nity where people work against each other and not together, car- ing only for themselves. A con- flicting attitude was, I like it, I wouldn't want to live anyplace else, it's not just another small community, it's our community . ' ' ML KW 'x 'FI-N , Q5 7 X 1' K 'l9?ses.t 25 if 1' 'i5Q?52iE?l91 W 1 r 7. fs' N C. ggi ri. XZ 7 Just how does a fad get started? Did you come to school one day with your hair all messed up because you got up late and almost missed the bus? Or did your mother make you wear a longer dress because the first one you tried on was just a little too short? Or did your mother forget to do the washing and all that was left to wear was a pair of your dad's old bib overalls. This is just how a few fads got started - they change fast and who knows what's next? AM BE h 5 'lff n, i 1 - f., Wm V, vw- xx fr IR-Q, rfii C W' 1 1: An outfit originally worn down on the farm proves popular with Andy Mahoney as he changes the school sign. 2: A scarf for the head , a long denim skirt. a battle jacket, a GODSPELL Tee-shirt, and a backpack size purse are JoAnn Campbe11's choices for comfortable apparel. 3: JAWS - an Q book and movie - inspired this painting by a DCHS art student. 4: One of the latest hair fads, an Afro, is worn by Linda Perm. 5: Brenda McGreevey's and Chris Crawford's hairstyles, captured here, are two of the easy, carefree fashions of q 5 MQW ,M , ,at f, W 1 may mr Q MW X. ww rw., Wi-'A saggy 232154 'ifS32'f2 :E is f G1 vi-2 ,gy , Mo. .ff .f.m.X..f,g,. , q Y Www vw? wt wr fd: wsiEwMM?sis1 ,. K an .Q M2 f i2a7xWggraW qw Wi 'L2i51f'fK,i'if M J fi i ,A 3 LQ QSM f W3 Wa, .om R 1531535252 W, 'wiiifirvrk 2 - M J ww' if ,, R fs ax fn, af My V M1976 one 4.1 L W gf 1 MM' 'firm 5 ..-Q. W., IL 4 k. 'Cv' M. .4-v :ggi iw , , X' wgggl, ffffijsggsnmv ,,.,. I M HL f w ' 'Q f ' M 456 .V iw- wif! 4? ! X .' x ,S uf. wi: 'aff 'ani 'mia if fi aff, ,aint ,wfw,, ,iitatt - fs, T The U.S.A. Is ZOO Years Young and Still Growing It is now 1976 and we are caught in the middle. Good, bad, or indifferent, the Bicentennial is here, waiting to mean something - anything - to you. The Bicentennial, whether creating positive or negative vibrations, is becoming a kaleidoscope of color, activities, excitement - yes, and peo- ple. All across the nation people are becoming 1: A World War II Howitzer antitank gun is a familiar sight on a corner of the courthouse square. 2: The old Betsy Ross original design of the stars and stripes and the new Bicentennial star insignia bring together 200 years of American heritage . involved and involving other people in many Bicentennial oriented cam- paigns, projects, and com- mittees to celebrate a basic concept held dear for 200 years: Freedom! The same idea is still alive today, giving you a choice for 1976 . . . this, the first, the last, and the only Bicentennial, is on your doorstep, affecting your life. BL 3: A local businessman utilizes the Bicentennial theme in a sales campaign. 4: A reminder of an era of our coum.ry's history can be seen in this mini bell and plaque that lists Korean veterans from Carroll County. The 1976 Oracle 47 -ix-. 'H me 30 X W9 J: L N. .UQ Holidays come and go with a yearly recurrence of excitement that is always real, but somehow never quite new. Yet people still seem to catch the spirit of any holiday and celebrate every well-known custom and tradition with vigor. Preparation for any special event, whether of national observance, or confined to one's group of friends or fam- ily, may begin weeks, even months, in advance. This year a new dimension is setting the Bicentennial on a bus- inesslike basis so as to make a profit. Many Americans, trying to avoid any brittle artificial Bicentennial gimmicks, are still being drawn into the money- making whirlpool by advertising techniques so subtle they seem nonexistent . Almost endless lists of compa- nies which use Bicentennial rela- ted themes and ideas as endorse- ments for their products may be compiled . Some advertisements , Bicentennial VOTE was pasted across ever- ything from car bumpers to tee- shirts, relentlessly expounding the virtue and the necessity of this privilege. It became a meaningless and ineffective word, and was almost stricken from the English language because everyone was sick of it. Today the Red-White-and- Blue, incorporated into seem- ingly every advertisement, every product, every anything, is being subjected to the same nullifying Commercialism added to the old 4th of July holi- day with the celebration of America's Revolution's Bicenten- nial. This distinctly Yankee event, which is culminating into what may be the biggest celebra- tion since V-E Day, is being viewed with Scrooge-like disdain by many Americans. This is by no means a half- truth. In reality, any mention of the Bicentennial is turning off many otherwise patriotic citi- zens. It's happening in New York City, Denver, yes, even in our own community. Why? The many reasons may be summed up into one word: commercialism. The Bicentennial, like so many other holidays is being commercialized to the extent that many people are losing touch with the real reason for celebration . Some national advertisers throughout the USA have been 48 The 1976 Oracle liberally seasoned with Bicenten- nialism, are lame and inexcusa- ble, yet others show great clev- erness and insight into the Amer- ican mode of thinking. Large corporations on the national level, though often never explicitly incorporating The Bicentennial in any sales campaigns, related themselves to all-American ideals and sym- bols evolved throughout the nation's history, like Motherhood and Apple pie. Top advertisers can skillfully manipulate some of our idiosyncrasies to touch and stir a sort of national heartfelt pride, while smoothly including a company's name . Another vice of the advertising world is the repeated use of an eyecatcher such as a picture, word, or design, which may get used so many times it becomes commonplace and useless. Prior to the '72 election process. R, W, and B are the theme colors for the Bicenten- nial, but overuse has obscured their origin and meaning. With no distinctly American heritage supporting the colors, Red, White, and Blue are simply Red, White, and Blue. Commercial- ism strikes again . Commercialism, though an impersonal and exploitative sys- tem by right and necessity of sur- vival, has been given a few redemptive instances. Shell Oil Company, hosting the Bicentennial Minute, is advertising the Bicentennial for the Bicentennial's sake. Often the company is condemned for its service, but someone has to put up the money. TV is one of the most expensive means of com- munication in the nation, and it doesn't come free, even for the Bicentennial . By bringing back real revolu- 1 ,,, ,goat .,.. ,gui gn.. ,aint ,atnsi ,Q ' tionary figures, as well as events surrounding them, Shell can reach many Americans - some- times by recalling knowledge already learned and forgotten, but more often letting people know'about their heritage for the for contempt. Nationwide governmental plans for Bicentennial projects are rapidly expanding, but they haven't reached many small towns'yet, ours included. Indi- viduals, unable to participate in the Bicentennial than a bumper sticker or a liberty bell paper cup, yet not knowing where to find it, people are simply turning away, allowing the real Bicen- tennial to be lost in and because of Commercialism. first time. That is an expensive 3 national Pfolecf as Yet' HOT BAL gift, able to create a community pro- Clgger to home, Purdue gram singlehandedly, are bewil- Natignal Bank sponsors Happy dered with other Bicentennial Birthday, USA which is 3 focus signs to be seen - those of adver- on Americans and the events of USCIS- their lives that have affected the Knowing thai there is m0TC 10 1 ' ll Spelled uy- entenma country. The Revolution was and is real to today's Americans. Its ideals, conquered obstacles, and mani- fested promises generate real hope and spirit for the future of America and her people. Those revolutionary concepts have sur- N vived and have been the main- stay of this nation for 200 years. 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Amidst the commercialism and reminis- cences of our country's good old days, it seems that we have missed the birthday party . A Approximately 200 years ago a handful of idealistic, yet very realistically minded , men banded together and inspired thirteen colonies to start a revo- lution against their mother coun- try in the name of liberty. After emerging victors in a struggle for freedom, these men were then faced with the prospect of devel- oping a form of government that could successfully stand the test of time. A system in which men were represented instead of dic- tated to. They put together their dreams, ideals, and basic beliefs in the making of the republic. Although it took us many years to he 1976 Oracle finally include everyone in the declaration that we are all cre- ated equal, we are one of the few countries that carries this doc- trine out. We are the success of a grand experiment. With the testing of our freedom, we have survived McCarthyism, agonizing wars, the deaths of such leaders as Lin- coln, John F. and Robert Ken- nedy, and Martin Luther King: the Great Depreseiong Water- gate, and more recently, ICIIOI- ist attempts against our govern- ment. Through all this, our wounds have healed and we've learned to live with the scars enough to continue evolving while remaining a basically secure nation. For two centuries we have stood as an example of the suc- cess of independence to the world. Although compared to most countries, we are yet infants, we are the world's oldest republic that can boast of a rep- resentative form of government. We, as a people, have carried out that original dream of liberty and made it a reality. Free enterprise has flourished and consequently been cursed as being evil by countries who try to match our success but are unable to do so. We are often criticized by them only because of their jealousy. It's true that our eco- nomic system isn't perfect Cthat's obvious when reading or listening to the newsj but we also have the alternative to revise the ills and inadequacies of the state. For the past 200 years we have played the role of conquerorg an apprehensive people declaring an isolationist policy: and Big Daddy helping seemingly every nation who asked for a means of getting out of its complications. At times, we have made great mistakes in policy at home and abroad, and have voted into office irresponsible officials. But these have been the people's mistakes, not some unseen lead- er's dictates gone sour. We know basically why and how our democracy came into being. What seems to be forgot- ten is that revolutionary spirit that makes it possible for us to succeed. Not the revolutionary spirit of the '60s that brought with it destruction, but a spirit that forces us to look forward and attempt to change what is detri- mental to the society that we live in. A determination that moves people like Ralph Nader to take action against elements that endanger the common man. Unfortunately, apathy has seemingly set in where daring used to live in men's hearts. We have the opportunity in the United States to become just about anything we sincerely wish to be. But instead many of us sit ..T atq.'..Tqns..'.Taap.t..T4tn....Tans....Ten - 'S-: i:,f - back, in what we consider our secure little corners, and never attain what we really want because of fear and idleness. We openly despise the propaganda of the Commies, yet it seems that we should instead fear the propaganda of those of us who spew apathy until it becomes like a mid-January virus that every- one seems to catch. One of the greatest signs of apathy appears every four years. Many of us don't even take the time to vote for our elected offi- cials. Sadly enough, if only 50 or 60 percent of those eligible to vote do, it is considered a suc- cessful year. Our excuse - one vote can't make a difference. Wrong! In the 1968 presidential election between Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey it would have only taken one more vote for Mr. Humphrey in each pre- cinct to have changed the out- come of the race. It seems that the words of an anonymous Frenchman pertains to our nation today. Liberty is the luxury of self-discipline. Our problem - we have become a culture of each man looking out for him- self. We haven't a feeling of responsibility for one another to keep the liberty that lives were lost for. Freedom isn't an endowed gift handed to us on a silver platter, we must work for it. Where is our country headed with this mood of uncaring that apparently prevails? Congress futilely sets up investigating committees that rarely act on their findings because everktually they are only as effective as their constituents allow them to be. The problem is the apathy that is showing in our people is not just in governmental matters but in common areas of life. It begins early by escaping one's problem with the use of alcohol or drugs. It can also be as signifi- cant as a housewife or business- man who just doesn't take the time to think of matters of national impact. It seems that it is up to us to again become rather like the revolutionary men who founded our society and act on what needs changing instead of running from the land's ills. We are a free generation who has inherited our liberty from men and women who seem so ancient that we don't know what it would be to live without this possession. Even though the problems of today may seem insurmountable , we must find a means of wiping out such stains of our society as pol- lution, corruption, and wasted energy and resources. It has been said that we are as the Romans were, and are on the brink of extinction as far as being a democratic republic. To save the land that we live in we must bring back and apply the ideals of the men who made our country as it is today. To do this we should remember the sort of peo- ple that were needed to develop our country. Some weren't to be trusted as far as they could be thrown and others were extremely responsible and pro- ductive. But all had to utilize the raw land and new ideas as best they knew how. They needed a daring that has faded from our generation. Despite all our talk of gloom that the nation is on its last leg, we still carry deep within us the same ability to forge ahead as our forefathers did. In this Bicen- tennial year, what we should do is search ourselves for this trait. We can no longer just inherit our liberty, we must earn it. We should look at the good -in our country and be thankful that we are in a land that allows us to criticize, and more importantly, allows us to change what must be changed. If we accomplish just one of these things for our coun- try, then we will truly be cele- brating the Bicentennial. KAH l 1 rl' iff' . bmw I K U . ,zllv ' eil? f-.Is ' gill: TS The 1976 Oracle 51 THE NATICN Having survived Vietnam, Watergate, inflation, and a recession that's having a reces- sion, America is still going strong. But will the American Experiment survive to see its third century's end? The United States has been embroiled in numerous interna- tional powderkeg affairs, and has an onslaught of domestic prob- lems. 1976 was beset with diffi- culties before the New Year was yet rung in . In perspective, the events of the past months are not quite so grim as made to seem, nor is the future so bleak. But our fate is still open for conjecture. Here's how it was: PILGRIMAGE TO THE POLLS: Early in 1975 subtle reminders of the upcoming 1976 presidential election infiltrated American consciousness. Political person- alities proclaimed themselves as candidates for the '76 election. Alarm flashed throughout the country - another election, another Watergate, another sor- did affairg but the dozen or more candidates have been careful to leave the scandal behind . Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter was the front run- ner in the Democratic faction early this year. Throughout the year's primar- ies, with New Hampshire as the critical first, presidential hope- fuls will be weeded out. Culmi- nating in the nominations of the 1976 presidential candidate and his running mate, the Demo- cratic National Convention will be the end for many contenders. 52 The 1976 Oracle Seeking election, Rep. Presi- dent Gerald Ford is having unex- pected trouble. Flaunting the custom of accepting the incum- bent as candidate for his party, former Californian Governor Ronald Reagan has challenged Ford for the nomination. Reagan has become a very real threat to the President. Ford, in his ineptly managed campaign, is falling in American voter esteem. A STAGGERING ECONOMY: Inflation, unemployment, and recession have been major issues of concern for the American peo- ple. The economy, with no great rebound, is making a painfully slow trek up the recovery scales. Inflation is slowing. Recent busi- ness indicators show a gradual reduction of consumer prices. But inflation is still a major prob- lem. In one presidential-congres- sional confrontation after another, little legislation to aid the economy was passed in 1975. Only three of Ford's 16 vetoes were overridden. A makeshift energy bill was signed in Ianu- ary. It's provisions include the decreased price of U.S. crude oily increased efficiency in auto- mobile gas mileage and electri- cal appliances: and stockpiling oil to increase reserves to 400 million bbl. - a mere month's supply. In his State of the Union address, the President mapped out some very definite routes. Income taxes would be cut S10 billion a year, in line with like cuts in government expenditure. But Social Security taxes would rise. Government spending is to beia maximum of 3394.2 bil- lion. Defense forces are to be kept strong to put a little muscle behind international negotia- tions. Detente is still to be pur- sued via arms limitations talks. and Intelligence activities abroad are to be reformed and strengthened . Thirteen U.S. banks went bankrupt in 1975. Two others failed in the first month of 1976, and 35 more are on the problems list. New York City, the home of endless horizons, has finally dis- illusioned many, many people. As a result of many factors, such as over speculation, the city was treacherously close to default- ing. Mayor Abraham Beame came begging to a Congress will- ing to help, but President Ford was adamantly opposed to any aid to the ailing city. Foreign nations, fearing a domino effect, began pressuring Ford to aid New York City. The city was S600 million in debt, with impending default and pos- sible stock market crash, the U.S. prestige was taking a nose- dive. Finally yielding to the pres- sure, Ford signed a relief bill for the city. New York was grounded in a manner of speaking, but the threat of default was removed. ENVIRONMENT Vs. EXPANSION: Red Dye 412 goes off the market, having been directly related to causing cancer in humans. Though Red Dye 44240 will be substituted, the ban of the first will be a great blow to many industries. Other chemical and drug com- pounds are coming under the scrutiny of the FDA for possible ill effects. The energy crisis is hastening the development of thermo nuclear reactors as a source of energy. But infamous Ralph Nader has done a little checking up in the reactor plants and has found some surprising things . . . like near miss nuclear explosions that would prove fatal to millions of people, as well as irreversibly destroying thousands of acres of land and wildlife for hundreds of years. Many potentially dangerous plants are shut down for remodel- ing and repair. Others are bat- tling to remain in operation. Banned by Congress as a threat to the environment, the SST was never constructed in the United States. But now foreign nations have requested permission to schedule SST flights into Ameri- can airports. Permission was granted on a trial basis, to see if the plane's ultrasonic boom does damage the environment. DETENTE - A THREATENED EFFORT: Fragile detente is the core of the whole U.S. policy toward the Soviet Union. Devel- oped by powerful Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, it has been a topic of almost worldwide concern. Work toward mutual co-exist- ence with the rival powers is becoming difficult. In SALT II, Kissinger failed to reach an agreement with the Soviets over USSR backfire bomber production and USA cruise missile produc- tion. The Soviets were also accused of cheating on the provi- sions of SALT I. Newly freed Angola places another stress on detente. Kis- singer warned that Soviet inter- vention in the country's civil war seriously threatens progress of a decade. One good result of detente is the USSR purchase of six million tons of wheat over a five year period . Making a state visit to the Peo- ple's Republic of China, Presi- dent Ford accomplished little in negotiations. Red China is suspi- cious of U. S . -Soviet ties. The Kissinger accord has pro- duced a fairly stable peace in the Middle East. But Arab nations. especially Syria, are angry with Egypt claiming President Sadat gave up too much for the price of peace. Anwar Sadat visited the U.S. late in 75. President Ford asked Congress for S750 million in aid and 598.7 million in wheat. hoping to maintain Egypt-Israeli peace in the Sinai. Engaged in a diplomatic brawl, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Daniel Moyni- han has shocked and outraged some nations, while being applauded by others. Under pres- sure for a disapproving adminis- tration, Moynihan resigned from his spot early in '76 . CLEAN UP TIME: Squeaky Fromme was sentenced to life imprisonment for the attempted assassination of President Ford. Sarah Jane Moore was served the same sentence for a similar attempt on Ford's life . Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas resigned after another serious stroke. His suc- cessor was John Paul Stevens. Gulf Oil Company is coming under increasing public fire for alleged illegal activities. Brib- ing U. S. and foreign government officials for a slush fund is top on the list. Gulf 's clean up starts at the top with the deposition of 30 officials. Twenty more big corporations are being investi- gated and aired out as well. Reinvestigation of the assassi- nations of JFK, Martin Luther King, and RFK have been resumed. The events surrounding all three murders are cloudy, and new searches are being made for truth and clarification. CIA-FBI scandals keep surfac- ing. Charges are mail peeking, assassination plots against foreign leaders, bugging wires, and a host of other offenses. Patty Hearst, after 1936 months at large, was apprehended and tried for activities as a member of the SLA. Famous F. Lee Bai- ley is Patty's acting attorney. Muhammed Ali defeated .Toe Frasier in Manila to retain the World Heavyweight Champion- ship. The Cincinnati Reds won their first World Series in 35 years, and the Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl. Many victorious competitors represented the U.S.A. at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Inns- bruck, Austria. Montreal, Canada, is the site for the summer games. Though becoming heavily indebted with the cost of hosting the games, the city is still working to corn- plete construction of the multi- million dollar track and field stadium. In view of all the national events of the past year or so, two questions arise: Does Listerine make you feel good? and are Pringles the REAL thing? BAL The 1976 Oracle 53 Where are those nice loving couples you used to see in the park each evening walking hand- in-hand and smooching? What's happened to those nice friendly folks you used to see in their homes every evening playing bridge or euchre? Where are they these evenings? They are indulg- ing in or watching sports that enable them to unleash all their pent-up frustrations or provides for their relaxation. Athletics have become a widespread insti- tution that like a fever affects everybody it touches. Sports today have become a habit for the American society on which to lean. Delphi Community High School can claim no exemption from this fact. Sports at DCHS have become a widespread, ever-popular part of the system . Good, bad, or indifferent, sports have captivated people of all shapes, sizes and ages. Whether you wish to be a specta- tor or a participant, a person can find athletics at DCHS totally enthralling. Whether you are a muscular bronze Atlas god, or a specialized amateur who enjoys the competiveness of sports, DCHS welcomes you to their ath- letics unlimited program. Stu- dents, at DCHS, administrative officials, parents of students, and just plain Delphi town and country people , have found sports at DCHS enjoyable, profitable, encouraging and enjoyable, respectively . A tremendous amount of praise can be given to the sports at DCHS: they have benefited peo- ple associated with it in more ways than one . Students often find themselves participating in sports because of the relief from the tedious studying of facts and 54 The 1976 Oracle The Impact of Sports figures C36-24-363 during the school hours. Of course with such a con- glomerate mixture of partici- pants, the reasons for joining sports vary with each individual. Whether the person joins so that they can hear their name read over the intercom for breaking the school record, or for the rec- ognition of being the football player who has caused the most injuries, or just the usual reason, because sports offer an exciting all-American pastime. Whatever the reason, whatever the cause. whatever the person, DCHS has whatever the sport. If a student wishes to compete in swimming - the sport is openg if the student wishes to show off his muscles - wrestling is availableg if the stu- dents have the desires to relive Casey at the Bat, baseball is available. You name it, DCHS has it - basketball, tennis, golf, baseball, cross country, track and for those not interested in competition with other schools . . . Cor because they didn't make the regular teamb . . . intramurals. DCHS' athletic pro- gram offers a wide variety for every lifestyle. Recently girls were accepted in sports Cnon- contact sports onlyj to exhibit their capabilities. Administra- tive officials have become well pleased with the overall exhib- ition of sports at DCHS. Princi- pals, secretaries, even teachers are intrigued by sports. Actually teachers and students have found common grounds on which to converse. Administrative offi- cials have been so overwhelmed with the response of the public from sports that tennis courts and a baseball diamond are being built to satisfy the wants of the athletic system . Frighteningly , who knows what comes next - a Toenail Clipping Championship? Seriously, DCHS students are pleased as punch for punched as pleasedj to have such understand- ing school officials. Now, refer- ees? That is a different story. In 1905 when local area sup- ported sports were first intro- duced, parents sighed with great relief, knowing that their chil- dren were either participating in or observing a game and not parked in a horse and buggy in a moonlight scenario. Today's parents feel they are alleviated from the same worry Cafter all, who has told them about wild beer parties after the game?J. Parents see sports as a way of nudging the fellow next to them and say That's my boy! One thing is certain - parents wel- come sports' competiveness as a prologue to the student facing the world society of dog eat dog. For many, sports at DCHS have provided a pure enjoyable time of relaxation and observation. If that seems unfeasible to you, then some evening when you have the time to spare , drop in at the local gridiron, the swimming pool, the gym, or the yet to come tennis courts and baseball diamond and experience the exhilaration of sports at DCHS. Peaches and cream. JOB The 1976 Oracle 5 Frosh Spirit Wins Again 1. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Mgr. Richard Denhart, Steve Johns, Brian Jones, Mgr. Dick Driscol. ROW 2: Bob McFatridge, Jim Lloyd, Bob Cruzzi, Rodger Replogle, Brian Abbott, John Thompsen, Denny Hughes. ROW 3: Chuck Petry, Jeff Canen, Mark Hoffman, Rodney Walters, Kevin Hathaway, Brad Watson, Bob Kleckner, V V U Coach Dave Young. 59 --'111 -,ii 1 '-1' - R3 Pa S, One cannot say the freshmen lacked spirit, especially the freshman basketball team. They have been a unified front this year and won the majority of their games. They also swept the tourney at Harrison. The team held a great deal of potential for the reserve and varsity teams of next year and they kept proving it game after sible reason for so many of the wins was the fact that the play- ers really got themselves up for a game. The high spirit just naturally carried over into their ball playing. Of course, hard work was also involved and Coach Dave Young saw that they got plenty of that at practice. The boys said that Young was really ben- game. eficial to the team. Kevin Hathaway , a team TLC member, mentioned that a pos- R28 56 The 1976 Oracle .,.. ..A. M , s ELI' Centr 99990 ' .aft .'.f .T , T -iii fl ff' In -,h.h , N ssrs . if .iri A . '. T 1 ---'- S1 - .V t ami i lfifs- Sl s . .., . f A121 sw Q' may Q I N llfgigi is 3 .. N53 s K: 2 X 1 1 N Ns! spin it Eu Kr i E 5 X :ii KKLL -, . A 1975 i -.eil -1, -f. mN +,:-M .'-- 6' i Ewa: - p. vivn if ', ff , -- P 5 1, 1 .mBept0n Cenwa A,AW . Caqou pas-gasp 5, y M 35 gi WWQ LLXX maqiv D A has 4? Pi Q er Q 2 gf .415 33 West Lafa a - Z4 a J fa A if N V- if . '- Q ws, Oracles Swish Lewis Cass in an Overtime! Practice makes perfect, and that's what every competitive team strives for - perfection - not excluding Delphi's reserve basketball team. Every practice and game provided a small step or a large step toward that goal. Many of the reserve's games ended with very close scores - sometimes in favor of their oppo- nents, other times, to DCHS's gratification, the greater score belonged to the Oracles. Possibly even more satisfying was the vic- tory over Lewis Cass in an over- time. Two Oracles that always seemed to add to the scoreboard were sophomores Doug Collins and Donnie Dickinson, so watch out next year! M.L. 1. A good offense is set up by Freshman squad. 2. FRONT ROW: Managers Mike Lohrman , Tim Kingery, Doug Anderson. BACK ROW: Don Dickinson, Ron Appleton, Scott Barnard, Pat Goodwin, Doug Collins, Blake Underhill, Russ Hathaway, Mark Schock, Skip Dale, Sonny Sutton. Ed Duff, Pat Baker, J. D. Bowman, Coach Leonard Mclntire Shoot the Season Through a Loop VARSITY BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: John Cripe, Steve Kennedy, Jeff Young, Randy Kesling, Mark Victor, Marc Bruce, Mgr. Mike Lohrman. ROW 2: Mgr. Tim Kingery, Carey Dunbar, Alan Cain, Bob Boerger, Greg Robertson, Tony Chapman, Mike Hoffman, Rick Mclntire, Coach Steve Longfellow. 2. John Cripe runs to stop an opponent from passing to a team member and possibly scoring a point. 3. Randy Kesling yells out instructions during lst quarter action of the Gary Emerson game. 4. Basketball players . . . karate? sa The 1976 Oracle Wmmsa As I walked through the gym doors, my ears were filled with screams, boos, laughing, whis- tles, the steady murmur of con- versations, and an unfaltering chanting with one objective . . . to win! I approached the action that brought all this together and found that one couldn't even hear the basketball hit the floor. Then Coach Steve Longfellow called the Oracles for time-out. The games were tough, with strenuous workouts preceding each one and a new coach to guide them. Junior Mark Victor turned out to be a big help as high scorer in many of the games. Working with him were seniors Bob Boerger, Alan Cain, Carey Dunbar, Randy Kesling, Rick Mclntire and Jeff Young. Their wins were real glories and their losses never resulted from weak determination . ML . .,, -- 'il My 1 1 ' ' fi' y 1-'ff M' Ng ....-P.-R- fl My ,,,,, ,V 'is ,Q S Virij f s f - My ,Ma I f Q... L5 'tyl IS . E is sf N5 W I 9' e N W1 wt S. A nntp SX WWSXEMERM +-ww New 2 my v QW!Q in my ' U ' ' W' t , Q HQ gr u ' G HQ W , s M , 1 , 1' 4 f , . iii O It N V N Yr-wx K N 1 s Q t Q 'X ,- as as , X S ' Q ll a A ,, , ..,.. as N sw 1 . 3 'X f if , . S .E 3 'alas Kiki R 2 N W X W L egg 48 '- ..l .M .... , K sa i?viNAMfA if o Pioneer If Wm -,...,.48...,r.,,......i..t t 57 Carroll? it ma it i l ca n e-'s j Q3 The 1976 Oracle 59 s. -fs. of , ' , -Q fl: - It was a very trying year for the girls varsity basketball team. Wins were few and far between, but let it be understood that the spirit was still there . The squad, coached by Mrs. Jennifer Humes, saw the really stiff competition of larger schools at the start of the season. As the season progressed , the girls earned a few wins to keep them going. A real asset to the team was center Cindy Brooks. Cindy scored 17 points in one game proving worthy of her rank as second in the Hoosier Conference. The varsity team went to two tourneys this year and participated in the sectionals in February at Twin Lakes. KEW 1. Jane Wallace receives a bounce pass through the arms of a Logansport player. 2. FRONT ROW: Jane Wallace, Kareen Cull, Debbie Maxwell, Julie Gerard, Lori Spitznagle. BACK ROW: Coach Jennifer Humes, Mgr. Joyce Everett, Kathy McGhee, Kay Walton, Cindy Brooks, Mgr. Denise LaFontaine. Rough Competition SWS' fsif if num T fi OU-PHI if-'32 if snail 4 Victories Aplenty! Abbott, Spitznagle as she runs for a layup. W ' 5,195 BLOCK W Rese ' e Basketball M alCa 24 ,,,, it 1 , y,W'5-LAFAY , 1 McCutche 0 23 Rossville ' 29 2 LEWIS cAs 24, J Twin Lakes 'A Q28 341, LOGA SPOR LQQB5 'I at 1 13 19 Y Q, '27 22 . 2 as r f f 1. FRONT ROW: Janella Cull, Susan Peggy Walters , Jane Spitznagle, Tammy Overmyer. ROW 2: Coach Jennifer Humes, Manager Joyce Everett, Michelle Sullivan, Cathy Herron, Celena Crume, Shirley Griffith, manager Denise LaFontaine. ww H- 2. A fast break is made by Jane ,Q ,. fn ,,f,-at Practice started in November for those that went out for girls' basketball. It all began with run- ning and getting in shape. Then the teams were selected. Girls who were put on the reserve team were mostly frosh and a few sophomores. Full of spirit and willing to prove themselves, they started the season by losing the first two games by only one point. From then on, the girls got back on their feet and by whole team effort won the rest of the games in the season except for the last game against Harri- son. The victory at Carroll was well cherished as they kept the opponents from scoring no more than 7 points! The girls' reserve netters captured the county championship title in a 24-7 win! KEW The 1976 Oracle 61 Cross Country Moves Out! when two girls, Kim Hathaway and Chris Daly, 1 joined the team. Starting practice in August headed the runners to an improved season. The better accomplishments of the team came when Delphi placed first in the Tri-County Invita- tional and second in the Hoosier Conference . It was announced at the Fall Sport Awards Banquet that Jeff Young and Rod Gray both received Most Valuable Runner trophies. These two athletes, along with Coach Dave Young, really kept the team moving! This year a new spark flashed in cross country s 11 rv: sbw',?t,,ir? A lA, 2,3 is ,fe a '3f?sU7ar. if -1. sw' KEW Q .. fig fir: iz. E. . QELPH1 1. VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY: FRONT ROW: Rod Gray, Marty Strasser, Mike Lohrman. BACK ROW: Mark Victor, Jeff Young. Russ Hathaway, Bob Boerger, Coach Dave Young. 2. RESERVE CROSS COUNTRY: FRONT ROW: Neal McTigue, Donny Dickinson, Tim Kingery. BACK ROW: Chris Daly, Alan Ginon, Ron Appleton, Kim Hathaway. The 1976 Oracle Led by veteran mentor Phil Cottrell and rookie coach Alan King, the freshman football squad achieved an impressive 5-2 record. Although they lost a couple of tough games, the freshmen showed considerable promise and beat some very powerful teams. By developing new skills and gaining valuable experience, the freshmen look to be sure winners in future seasons. RP Freshmen Have 5-2 Season 1: Spirit shows as these 1975 football players join in the Homecoming parade 2: FROSH. FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: D Evans, T. Nipple, A. Wood, D. Fassnacht, G. Dunbar, I . Thompson, B Oliver. T. Kennedy, B. McFaLridge. ROW 2: H. Clifford, D. Healey, I. Emmitt, I. Nichols, R. Denhart, B. Burton, C. Hummel, J. D. Young, W. Robinson, J. Lloyd. BACK ROW: Coach King, B. Wingard, B. Watson, R. Replogle, B. Koch, P. Clawson, M. Hoffman, C. Perry, J. Canen, Coach Cottrell. 2 '.. nn.. Lu Behind every great school var- sity team, one can always find a super reserve team. The Oracle 132 team consisted of some great Delphi gridders striving to increase their abilities and tal- ents of play. During the course of the season they fought for victory with eight schools and finished up with a four and four record. Looking down the back side of the line one was impressed by the Super Reserves positions and plays used by the reserve team. Yet the front side showed more intense Views of the game. Hard practice and being psyched up was definitely the answer to a good team and many school nights were spent drilling to make a highly successful unit. The Reserves made it a habit to win big when the wins were made. The names Crawford, Duff, Jennings, and Barnard made rushing a wash day affair. Driving the Oracle sportmen was sophomore Scott Barnard, backed by Coach Hurst. Scott and end Tim Strasser connected to score six touchdowns, giving Strasser top scoring honors for the season. ' The fine work of these men will definitely show up in next year's varsity squad . BB I e 'L s - .. I ,, A. rs . FRONT ROW: J . Beale, B. Jennings, A. Glass, I . Dilling, T. Strasser, R. Garrison, R. Doer, E. George, S. Dale, S. Barnard. SECOND ROW: M. Schock, R. Crawford, L. Hamelman, R. German, I. Canen. P. Peters, D. Wood, R. Walters. BACK ROW: Coach S. Hurst, G. Duff, B. Watson, S. Sutton, F. Sechrist, B. Underhill, E. Duff, P. George, S. Heise, B. Starbuck, M. Hoffman. 64 The 1976 Oracle The Oracle Machine Makes Its Move! toward another Oracle touchdown. 1: Action on the field attracts all the attention from the coaches andk the . other players. 2: B-team coach, Steve Hurst, takes his turn to present his awards at the Fall Sports Banquet. 3: Drew Clifford, 42, trucks forward The 1976 Oracle 65 66 Gridders Close With Winning Season VARSITY FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: J. D. Bowman, D. Clifford, K. Sullivan, M. Bruce, D. Pearson, D. Myers, T. Chapman, M. Young, K. Dittman, B. German, C. Dunbar, D. Payne, R. East, R. Kesling. ROW 2: F. Sechrist, S. Barnard, R. Crawford, E. George, L. Lucas, T. Oliver, B. Stauffer, R. Garrison, R. Doerr, B. Burkhalter, T. Strasser, B. Ienning, D. Barnard, C. Crawford. BACK ROW: Coach Berto, Asst. Coach Schavietello, R. German, J. Beale, L. Hamelman, E. Duff, S. Dale, J. Dilling, M. Schock, G. Duff, P. George, A. Glass, S. Kennedy, B. Brummett, R. Walters, Asst. Coach Hurst. I Delphi Community High School's mighty Oracles undoub- tedly pleased many people this season. After wrapping it up with a 7-3 record, praise was at hand. From the beginning of practice in early August, to the final game with West Lafayette, this machine held an air of grace and style while putting their skills and talents into sweeping the gridiron with numerous wins. After starting the season with a blast, sending Lewis Cass off with a 7-6 Oracle win, the next game scheduled decided the Carroll County Championship. On Sep- tember 5, at 7:30 p.m., the stands were full. Slowly the game progressed in the wet weather and as half time neared, the score was 6-O. The Oracles came back in the third quarter to score, making it 6-6. After the third quarter ran out, the game had been decided . The final out- come was a 13-12 Oracle victory with no scoring in the fourth quarter. The gridders remained domi- nant for the remainder of the season until Central Catholic came along to take a conference win away from the Oracles by winning 17-6 . McCutcheon, the big new school on the roster proved to be no problem for DCHS as they laid over the Mavericks 10-8. The only other losses experi- enced by the Oracles were Harri- son and West Side in the next to the last and final game of the season. The year proved to be one of merit for many team members who received specific honors and awards. Ron East was second leading rusher in the conference play. Tim Oliver set a school record of successful field goals in one game. Hey, Oracle Power and Tony Berto put it all together! BB 'lb ,E A it .jahls . f' B Swimmers' Super Season Despite bad breaks, the Boys' Swim Team swam on to a season of eight wins and five losses. It was felt that some of the losses should have been wins, but the officials did not share the same point of view. Such was the case at Logansport, Rennselaer, West- ern, and at Hoosier Conference. Still the Dolphins, with the Z Q .4 L. D. is , ' , , ... w if I i 1 - K ,- Q 8 X in 1 I in I il FX k.,.c..w E X.-A' fl B A 1 'X C ,- . - , x r 1 gi if iv fs ' 'F is Q If f f X 0 , 2 1, is ,, a Q M 3 If X l x E5 -1- , I8 IJ S ' S 1 XY, X X yy IU 11 I Ni immeasurable help of Coach Abe Alvarez and Coach Ed Glick, emerged with a winning record and removed many old school and pool records in the process. So members of the swim team rise and take the credit of which you are worthy. BAR A ...W - 5 , - , - 2 X A . .,..L..l 3 K. Burns, R. Gray, B. Hobaugh, B. Rector, C McLemore, Coach Abe and Abe Alvarez . The 1976 Oracle 67 1. FRONT ROW: H. Clifford - Shaeffer, D. McLemore B Burton. ROW 2: S. Seele M Stevens, D. Alvarez, G Marion, B. Koch, B. Bellam BACK ROW: Coach Ed Glick D. Clifford, S. Koch, S Mullin, T. Garth, J. Johnsol R. Wagoner, B. Shank, T Rector, D. McKinley, G Alvarez. 2. Excitement explodes as the Medley Rela swims for another first. 3 Swim meet pressures concerr the Dolphin Coaches Ed G11c This year, as always, it seemed that the girl's swim team was plagued by some unknown fate. It looked as though they would really 'tear 'em up!' but failed to do so. The team ended with a record of 2 wins, and 10 losses. Maybe it was the fact that they lacked depth since they had a small team, or possibly it was the fact, that they didn't have a large number of devoted swim- mers, and of course their oppo- nents improved making their competition stiffer. On the bright side of things, the team hosted the IHSAA Girls' Sectional for the second year in a row, which is an honor. Old records were erased an endless amount of times which speaks well of the team's capabilities. For the future, there is always hope. BAR I've Looked at It From Both Sides Now! 1: GIRLS' SWIM: FRONT ROW: I. Johns, R. Bamett, T. Brewer, P. Barnett, J. Rogers. ROW 2: K. Petry, B. Barnett, T. Thomsen, N. Canen, M. Johns, L. Smith, L. Goad, Coach Nattermann. 2: Reine Barnett finds time for a break between events at the Girls' Sectional. I 65 106 Carroll 66 , as BCIIIOH ati ' -' ' It V ...,,,,,., M we I f The past season completed the third year of the tennis pro- gram at DCHS. A first was set when the team won its initial victory. Until this year, the Oracles were the youngest squad competing in the local conference. McCutcheon was new this year and we won our only meet against them, three to two. Coach Leonard Mclntire acted as mentor for the team for the second year. Tennis Team Wins First 1 -- 45 at T at ,al f' , 5. Wx gf J? F 1 .. M h 'fV5g' .,f ',,V J I V .. , 'il if 'i'Q'.7 'Y 7 'ff f 4 -' f 7l',CfZff if f 2.2 W T we scoasswff - -if Central Catholic t-5 --------- ---- L McCutcheon -------- 7 --------- ----- W Twin Lakes' -7---rj!! ---- -------- - L 4 Carroll ----- ------ r 75. ---- 7--'-ef A A N .HJ?ff -.Bn ---A-----,,,Q,--.a i2ii rwin-Lg14eef-------m:e11f?f-----------L v' T --'- 4 -------------------- West Lafayette ------ ---- L Benton Centra ' ----- ----- ---- L Northwestern Sectionalb ---- 1. Anticipation is keeping Garry Marion and Cliff Stevens waiting at the Twin Lakes tennis meet. 2. VARSITY TENNIS: FRONT ROW: David Alvarez, Garry Marion, Cliff Stevens. BACK ROW: Brian Hanna. Mark Goodwin, Alan Cain, Mike Hoffman, Coach Leonard Mclntire. l 1 The 1976 Oracle 69 R3 ww Wx Ili EJ 25 NUI olleyball Digs Themselves Under 1. FRONT ROW: Leanna Johns, Julie Gerard, Debbie Clawson, Jane Wallace, Kareen Cull, Sonia Draper, Gina Driscol, ROW 2: Crystal Clawson, Norma Wilson, Audrey Moore, Kathy McGhee, Marcella Hawn, Coach Jennifer Humes. 2. B- TEAM: FRONT ROW: Kim Jenkins, Becky Humphrey, Janella Cull, Melody Kirk, Jalayne Perry, Cindy Heinrich. ROW 2: Leanna Johns, Debbie Maxwell, Cathy Herron, Linda Dubes, Darlene Moore, Peggy Hildebrandt, Gina Driscol, Coach Jennifer Humes. 70 The 1976 Oracle Beginning a season with a new coach could cause problems, but not so with Mrs. Jennifer Humes. The volleyball team captured the first of their three victories in the first match-up against county rival Carroll. The season record ended with 3 wins and 10 losses. Sonia Draper won most valua- ble honors at the Fall Sports Ban- quet and Janella Cull was pre- sented with the most improved award. KH DCHS L, L L L L . L L. If W W W L-f-7 ..,,,..,,.,,, A M SCORE BLOCK Tri-County . MeCut ION PR. North White HARRISON Benton Central TWIN LAKES LOGANSPORT Frankfort Z W. LAFAYET7 ROSSVILL 5 - i f C arrolili S I I A' C. Ca . ORP W W W W W W W W W I L L at .1. :f.... ,...., . .. .. . . ., . 1 , , iiss t C t -1 t y , R. ll digg s, g...kU . -ov. W -.5t. . ,,.. JY on 5523.55 -. I N ..g..-42. 2 K i ...Q v flint 6, - 't f . mm :, Q E' mon I ' t Benton lp glace E MR 'f -. -LL: . Fig F i C ' 1 .151131 Q sei. X F E 'rf di 'K1, W Y m h ,h vW 'k ' , Seng..,,Q,,.,wt,gi s9.:ti.'i1 i. : - 1 , ' use X Q .A , ...Milli ' fgggiis . . Zfeaw I : ff-. . 5.gfggs.szzg1gz.1:zgwggzp-...Hit any M. ,s-ggkwklg-.gigbxlgbvz 35 W W .ijt 55 is V 5? gi'tQ52' t1-':I'f,,,,3: , p e ' T Few Watching But Wrestlers Wrestling has been a sport that hasn't had a great deal of public- ity as basketball or football, but is holding its own. An average of 75-100 fans show up for the meets. Of course, a lot of these are devoted parents and grand- parents of the wrestlers. The teams did extremely well this year. They won the first five matches and continued winning for the rest of the season. Work- ing together as a team has helped. Wrestling is a unique sport, at the same time it is an individual and team effort. One goes out to win for himself but at the same time he's getting team 2. FRONT ROW: D. Fassnacht, J. Fassnacht, I. Sanderson, J. Snethen, P. Peters, J. D. Young, E. George, M. Young. ROW 2: M. Strasser, J. Dilling, T. Oliver, K. Sullivan, M. Minnicus, B. Brummett, R. Gerard, G. Boyles. BACK ROW: Manager R. Walters, R. Stockfeld, B. Leinberger, D. Edging, M. Baker, P. Clawson, T. Strasser, C. Hummel, T. Kennedy, J. Nichols, Coach P. Cottrell. Doing Pine points. Football and basketball are strictly team work. Both A and B teams together added up to about 35 men. All good. All want to do more for their team and themselves. It's a little too bad that more won't better support them . TLC V 2 The 1976 Oracle 71 1. A good follow-through is exhibited by Bob Kendall. 2. Joe Seurynck demonstrates special basketball talents. 3. Facial expressions are captured of girls admiring intramural stars. 4. A fine block by Brad Jennings doesn't phase David Barnard . 72 The 1976 Oracle , ' . ,mqsa.:fNmwie--: i tffsi r f i s , A wx Q' 5 X , t X Where the Action Is! Just what do you do when you want to play a game of basket- ball and the varsity squad isn't what you had in mind? You play INTRAMURAL basketball, that's what! Once a week around 80 willing boys would hit the floor at 7:30 p.m. to battle for a win. Four teams, made up of freshmen through seniors, played 10 min- ute quarters alternating men into the game. Of course there was always the task of officiating the games. This was usually handled by Mr. Dave Collins and Mr. Norm Miller, who headed the Intramu- ral troops . A wrestling match with differ- ent weight classes was customary for the last Intramural meeting topped off with trophies for class division winners . An All Star team, consisting of the seniors out for Intramurals was also produced to play a nice friendly game with the faculty, who proved to be brave enough to take them on. Watching a game of basketball or sharing the agony of defeat after being pinned in Intraschool competition just goes to show that you've seen the actions of our Intramural men. BB The 1976 Oracle 73 Look up! See the people all around. People here, people there, even people everywhere. Society has become a mass of humans living, striving and doing their own thing. Their var- ious routines, which change con- stantly, have become normal rules to make life seemingly eas- ier. Everything from a good educa- tion to the difficulty of facing 1. Dan McKinley. 2. Mrs. Laura Baker and Mr. Joe Saurynck. 3. Bruce Thompson. 4. Pam Kendall. 5. Rita Miller and Lori Fisher. 6. Off the mezzanine we go! 74 The 1976 Oracle reality make those everyday toils affairs that are not soon to be for- gotten. People have friends and at the same time friends have people. Wherever you are , there are sim- ilarities in personalities. Though these similarities do exist, one can also find conflicts wedged in the thoughts between two or more people. These differences could be the result of anything - such as ideas in general or the accom- plishment of a specific goal. Working together tends to make life easier to come to grips with. Those intermingled con- flicts seem to unravel and lie below the situation at hand. Peo- ple have found that helping oth- ers is a gift worth giving to themselves. Look around you. Watch actions, listen to conversations, then think about the things you have heard and seen. People reflect themselves in this man- ner. It seems to depend on whether they are happy or sad, envious or glad, but somehow it really does show. In today's world, people are becoming more dependent on themselves. They care for their own wellbeing and then their feelings seem to stop in an abrupt manner. Many times people are forced by their superiors or nature to do without certain items. You know, it is not all give and take - push and shove, maybe - but not all give and take. If more people were for peo- ple , all people everywhere, there'd be a lot less people to worry about and a lot more peo- ple who care. BB 6 Up. UP With People The 1976 Oracle 75 A Day in the Mind ofa Teacher 7:05 - R-r-i-i-n-n-g-g! Ugh! Fhere goes my alarm! SLAM! Time to rise and shine?? 7:50 - Made it to the lounge . . . should I drink coffee and risk heartburn or walk around in a daze all morning? 8:00 - Time to run the Commons gauntlet. Hi, Turkey, I didn't know my tail feathers were showing. 8:15 - Wonder which class clown to bet on today? Should I give a test? If I do, I'll get moans from those who didn't do the assign- ment and hurrahs from those who actually did! 9:10 - I'll have to give a purple heart to get this group to learn sentence diagram- ming. Now, to explain it for the thousandth time. 10:15 - WOW! My planning hour . . . Clean the chalkboard and grade 10,000 papers . . . Ishouldn't have given essay tests. 11:00 - Lunch time! Now to do exciting things like paying bills and balancing my check book. Whoopee! I'll write a letter to my out-of-state friend and ask if his constitution provides divine guidance for teachers. 11:30 - Welcome to an hour of fun and far-out students, and work, work, work. These kids have got to be the most cre- ative workers in the world . Small problem . . . why do I hear the same old can I go to the bath- room for umpteen times? The room was clean when I arrived but looks like World War III has hit it now. 12:35 - If I'm ever on time from running to class I'll drop dead. Luckily, this group has set up housekeeping by the time I got here. How can they look so busy and do so little? 1:30 - It is time for a class of frustrated pupils. Is your work done? I'm thinking or I'm getting inspired. Imagine explaining to two people having an ink fight that body art is just not in anymore! 2:25 - Ah!! The bell!! If these kids are ever in their seats on time , I'll swear the world is coming to an end. I've screamed out twenty different class rule violations to be recti- fied before hour's end. If only I could keep G.S. and E.C. untouched and productive! 3:15 - BELL!! Now to clean the room from Hurricane Hilda, corral a ton of papers, hand in my office reports, and head for the parking lot. 3:30 - Come on car! Now home to eat, nap 'til 8, and then grade all those papers. 12:00 - I know that surely God must remember battered teacherseil think - I hopej. Time to hit the bed . . . got to get ready for tomorrow . . . oh, I don't know, if I had it all to do again. l'd probably do the same! BR TOP: EDITHE BERNIGER, Board of Education Secretary: ROBIN CLAWSON, Secretary to Athletic Director: DORIS GOSLEE, Guidance Department Secretary: ROBIN WALKER, Library Aide: RITA WINGARD, Board of Education Secretary. 76 The 1976 Oracle X 4' fig 'A : M fn'-21:3 WN 1 , 'VK 'Z Q , 'Mia ' A ' N M Ji? , 1 Q --.f:jX'WiiI i ifffjwffix ' L 1 ff 'fl M ilgfn jii Qi fi V - Wai MM V .- rr: k M. ,Q ' .nk -,A 5 jfsfsigf' Q 1 s .ff W my Jim 44? f Z, f 5 ,J Eff is 4 A5 if ' 'Wir' 'Em aww Wm ,, vi , A5 ., m.,?5,g ,, , pi 4 QFD 5 5, 5 W, 1 . H-f if, . ,gy . fjfsfy ' 4 me Q V I :M : X 'N' f fy , ,L .fr,, . , ,,. , ,Ms 3 ff Amr, 5 s M ., .fiifi I Q.. z. X -.,. M, ' . Q- f , '. 42 l 49 , G , A A f a A 1 Wvwxny, I X WF 'iii2.i1 'f ' Q Ili! C' it , ik 3 ' ' x Ax M I E 12 V X, .V f If A f e gf .Q 'Q K I 5 I f',Q 'yt ' 3' ff ,, A off, N ,N ' 0 vi QQ, YQ. , it A292 H ' ' 5' fb A ww wi!! 1, t :':f'f': if ?f,z5i?j:: U I V '55 ? ., . 4 P6 94 'Q r 4 590 M35 '?fr?: . f e' ,P 'T Q fi: 2 4d' ,ff 4 WX ,-ff! , 4 4 Some of us came from Cam- den, some from New Hope fthose were the good old daysj and some from Pittsburg and Hillcrest. We came together as a class back in Middle School in the seventh grade. Since then we have added a few and dropped several. We have tried to welcome each addition and have mourned each loss. Our high school career has been exciting, though. Don't you remember the first day of school as a freshman? The school looked so big and forbidding - now it almost looks like home. The teachers looked loke stone statues but since we have grown to know each one they will be hardest to part with when we leave . Each year we were led by active officers. Our sophomore year we boosted school spirit with an Oracle Power Banner and we had a caramel apple stand at Oracle Fest Cwe also had caramel apple stands at Oracle Fest our junior and senior years.J The highlight of our junior year was the Junior-Senior prom - which was held in the Carroll County Court House and now our senior year - Graduation. As we step from the sheltered walls of our school and commu- nity on our road to stardom, some of us may become known in a national sense but each one of us will be famous in our own way because we are part of the 1976 DCHS senior class! RAE Sll TT1. T sttts Victoria Ann McGreevey President Chris Blaine Crawford Vice President .ww . F , tsl - . gags Melissa Jane Mears Secretary Heidi Sue Edging I0li .V .,., fu , ef f i i H V A, 4, , - . , F U, , It 0 5 , k - V. '-b' df, T1,-3 H .W ' . 'K 1, B Q rf J.' n -3' ,. Lk.iL A '.3'...i:ft'1j was-zjl' f . S K ,,L. L s o j k ,V Mary Marie Allbaugh John Thomas Appleton Nancy E. Arribasplata Robert Wayne Boerger Sandra Kay Bowman Elizabeth Colleen Boyd 5 -M, 1 rn 3 , ,- V I -1., Q hklhh , . an f Stephen Nicholas Bradshaw Cindy Lou Brooks Toni Ann Brewer Michael Leon Brovom Gregory Glenn Bro' Bradford Lee Brumme Alan Dale Ca 84 The 1976 Oracle 3, 3:42-Q f - C' EQ' A ., r .gjjgz , Cheryl Ann Calvert JoAnn Louise Campbell Winona Elizabeth Childers Timothy John Clifford Mary Ellen Compton Crystal Ann Clawson Jay Dan Clawson Frank Andrew Clifford The 1976 Oracle 85 QC Ronnie Lee Cree Richard Dean Crowder Grant Curtis Cull Rebecca Layne Daulton 86 The 1976 Oracle Douglas Nelson Draper 'Yi R ii Sonia Elaine Drape William Dean Drape Carey Glenn Dunbz r -N ev we W Q. sew' x Ronald Bernard East Rebecca Ann Eller Deborah Lucille Everett X rx x 41'i if 29 , ,uw - AS' Y Louise M. Fassnacht Brian Alan Foreman 4' Carol Jean Fountain Deborah Lynn Furr ' -s .. gf 4,1 j s-A. ,r P, Ac. - 1 if S- V: , ve, !'Q lf A 1 ,J-,, 88 The 1976 Oracle .fw'iSuxeq,3 'fin 4 5 ff .. . .V ,V . A Lg. Q42 9 s 49 X Brian Eugene Garrison Bradley Keith German Ronald Lee Gerard Douglas Eugene German 5 -1' A I , fi 5-'ga K X ' fr? ' if f iw Q' f iss is .E g N f' A A ,AKEN 8 Q A-1 ', f'nf.e' 3 ' -f u X xi James Leroy Gill II Melanie Anne Gish Karolyn Robert Gosewehr , K ,..,5, ,,, 3, ir. 2 K -f':' 4 ' - E: y y I klyv - 41 ,G 1 Y Zsgma M- 5 ,..,,,.. r's1iipa-W, il I ,ff -1 - 2 N 7 ,..fL. i f L fi, a '-5. I Allen Roy Gray Beth Ann Gray Marie Ellen Guckien Teresa Kay Hammond Kimberly Alison Hathaway Cynthia Louise Hanaway Timothy Dean Heiland 2. 'K The 1976 Oracle 89 vs M1 s wr IW. IRT' fp, J Brian Eugene Garrison Bradley Keith German Ronald Lee Gerard Douglas Eugene German x X! . U ii .r, ,u M I X Wm ,ik ,a -z , . Q gfi5'f.? , 7 'I in -rf sg, Fax James Leroy Gill II Melanie Anne Gish Karolyn Robert Gosewehr 88 The 1976 Oracle .. ,y Q A 0,22 Fw -Q X 1, ,P T5 ,. J r Aaf .fs lk Michael Reed Hobaugh Mary Ann Hyman Clara Rebecca Humphrey Kevin James Isaacs Joetta Lynn Johns Judith Ann Johns 90 The 1976 oracle Myrna JO Johnson 1-1-'W fznfsrgii , -QQ 'Q : 3. 4 --,fL . N F' 5 f If wEEg,f2?i73 L L ,, 1 . ..-fry?-iragiirkffz ' , wr N , , A W WS ga - - , Rx Q f, 5-g,2.i3 L , Q ,. :Q V, A A , 4,,,, a f r ax ,. :fi 'Af E A 1 ', ff f .- f,.Vg,,a1w. f. , .- gas lillwfiggzaagia - - - Y 3. fx , . A 1 5 K. X - r - 0' if o 1 N. FL 1. 4,-F -5. - '-:gg ' ' , ' V , or A r f ' 1 rv mer?- ,gqw-f ,M are X AV- 1- r ' ifiull-' ,. ' N V I . r ' ' fs- 'Q f L -jig X Q I , W K X .im Q Y , ww in iw ' L 7 Qdllzrfn. ' 4 . O Y Robert Morris Kendall Randall Scott Kesling Melody Ann Kirk Kevin James Kremer Jenny Lind Landes '.'wL'f?!- 4,31 1 J' 5 . .. iQ A. , . . c fo. Q 'au I C gil -l .4 'tum 0 ,lu Pamela June Lane Laurie Ann Langston nl 1 ' , ' . .. 'lv' ,Lf of fa e 'gig .' '- 27 -as fix.: The 1976 Oracle 91 ,f ' ' r .. ' .Q Y' A r g f : A.,J x , '13-gs: .. 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Q ia a a 'in l A! it Timothy John Mahoney Michelle Ann Martin Peggy Anne Maxwell sy, ' ie Ricky Lynn Mclntire Robert Lee McKnight Margie Ann Merritt m Six' N X E 1 f X ax 113 ln fp, - , 7 , Q l S ,. . 5 I Bradley Neal Miller Gordon Charles Minnicus The 1976 Oracle 93 v I 94 The 1976 Oracle Marilyn Elizabeth Morgan Charles E. Mullendore II Cathy Anne Myers Steven Joe Oberkrom Dennis Wayne Myers Tamara Jane Oliphant Sarah Jerome Nelson David Michael O'Nei11 f if .A , to a par-v M0564 x ,sg 1 l ' KX ,W Wx 533, iii 'Q f. Donald Keith Pearson Linda Lou Penn ,. Gary Dean Pearson i Louis Edward Penn E Vicky Fern Overholser John Roger Patterson Lorraine Suzanne Patt x y The 1976 Oracle 95 -.A1 :ff ,451 6 Lona Perry Vicky Marie Pfister Kim LaVerne Perry Lucinda Sue Pritts Janice Marie Quesenbery Craig Edward Quinn Michele Susanne Ratcliff 96 The 1976 Oracle - A, kb Vt-..4sgA, . ,W . t 'L ' I ., , f' ' To 1 ' f,,gn-wif, . , -A 'C sy?-f' an - ' jf 1 VW X1 SQX, 1 ,J E ., LL A . V X' .,. r Q TN 15 - 1 gi., , : r Jfiy 'EX' ,qw vii, rx, ,V-'Ex ' YQ, 3 I S , 5 dk as S' fr I 'gr ' 5 R' as l Vs ,X 1 , 1. , Q L! ':v',', i A r x X af L ' f hw K , ir, tv R, Troy Lee Rector Eric Gene R055 Debra K. Robinson Brenda Kay Schupbach Judith Helen Rogers Belinda Pearson Scott sd? Wayne Edward Seramur . Barbara Jane Simmerman 2 The 1976 Oracle 97 f iz Lx K 4' Q so 'pf or if , me if . 5 S J awsifa it wr ff?- .. 5 ' I x...- A 2 ' 'X 'W AWB I ..,N-'TX k xt Nb: fr S4 A' N F1 A i. Kx., js . f , .xr V L' ' c F764? ' s 1,1 3 KT vyvaf --' saM'n L XX x ' 7 A ' . .v Ari J ina X ff' Q5 555 ' ,sg I Q , X S 2 A rr. wr ,, X 3' . 'QQ' 3? ' if S 15 as-1. .. ' 5V3? Qm.Hs w,f '52 ag 3 ' '11 S 3 A ,. fr f , , . 3. 5, Z9-2 , 'ral H ing -if J: A if K if cl. 115. 1 ty' S! 'gtg . 5 1255? gg E ' .IL, 98 The 1976 Oracle Virginia Nell Snyder Laura Jo Spitznagle ff S.. K -fr-N X. gi S . , is LV L .Ml'fVX W 'rwwx s r no 2. x J ggi., fx V 7 , 4, I k.k.w?,q,is :I 1. fa f .,,- . , 5,W,k.,qn seq, . . 5 a W i ff. f Jr Y ' ,fit SM' - ' , 5 o 2 . . , 1 ' N V M . -f:?gfg'.tfLJ..,. S James Bart Sprague Thomas Alan Starbuck Sam Joseph Stern ' ' ' E. x...A,,, . 'els Lfnwv ,L-1, wr: 1:f:e+,Qe- , , J-N as Q61 nv ww . . an fr. ww is sw S r fuss il A S A yn X :LL- X.-.J Donald John Stevens , Richard James Stockfold Regina Lynn Sturdivam Alan Dale Tribbett Carol Ann Turner i lx ww! - MVS Q3 , 5' fa . ' -Q5 -af. - ' fi 4. Z 4 fsij a N 'i . Ilia Jane Ann Wallace Bruce Carl Walters 100 The 1976 Oracle alll 2 9 QQYSFTV .H Jean Ann Walters Thomas J. Ward in ,iii 5523 Karla Sue Watson Donald Franklin Wilcox 'NS f' ii .. , H52 -- .s .. -f W. . any.,-. W NOT PICTURED: Sandy Kay Farner Laressa Kay Hardacre Kevin Eugene Lear Dale Wilson ., moe,- . , 1 -1, iz, .-,. Douglas Michael Willy Norma Elaine Wilson Donna Louise Woolridge Trica Michele Yates Q 'vs .,.. fi1?ffs1i A 5 2 Q IW K X , 1 W- L- 5-9, 'L , 1. kj5q1.m g,1g,sg55'.Xq,,X5 H , ,V own A- ms. , ,Q W 155 -- ff' ' ' : W, -,.- ,gf Q gl, .1 -.15 X. Af at 3 V X Gwendolyn Sue Young Jeffrey Hugh Young The 1976 Oracle 101 As the third school year rolled by, the juniors were considered experienced f?J . . . even upperclassmen. Half of their high school career was over, hopefully the best was yet to come. Hey! 'I'hat's right! It's our turn to do the prom bit! Yea . . . that's why we gave up all that time, risked our very lives and got our first real training as sal- espersons. We even beat the jun- ior class of '76 Cbut just barelyj. Oh! . . . If you don't already know, magazines were the mer- chandise! We've passed from green frosh caps to sophisticated prom attire . . . just think NEXT year we'll be the senior citizens on the school's class roll. stsc! Wi? Slim? xi- , s X s s igtsfix u an t Vs 'T - is .fiiagi.1zt2.-tp?.,.1!, 5, vwg gl id? ,l,.'i,..., s if is 3 NR M 'iii was N X t y fy K ss w t 5X 352 is Rf 532 :gm t 5 is ie, Y is f s sg fig AB, 5 tx J -.MX it X., ,ui S Qri?fJ -f ktk' f .. itlffi '- 5125 5' K1 axis ,-,i1 s . - . is i 11.-sg: 'fi is W Kggastlgs.,5'iggga,121i-gag?it t . ,,,. , , . . .z:f... . i Y - :ws w. ,... 1,sig-Ii2e1.-,ff.+-mpg::- , ORS JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIORS JU Z Q-1 Ion Sullivan, President Ron Allbaugh Joe Beale The 1976 Oracle Mike Hoffman, Vice President David Alvarez Jeff Been Brenda Mark Victor. Susan Abbott Melinda Acheson Lisa Aldrich McGreevey, Treasurer David Barnard Barb Barnett Reine Barnett Secretary Mike Baker Gary Boyles Cheryl Bradford Patrica Britton Mark Appleton Joan Boyd Sharon Bowman i 'las.- ' I'2.'Sq l I RS JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNICRS JU 9--' ff' 'QQ :fake f in X g, ln , Gail Brosman Danelle Brown Vicki Brown Marc Bruce Brent Burkhalter Brad Burton Nancy Canen Tony Chapman Rick Clark Debbie Clawson Frank Clem Jan Coddington Cathy Coghill Doug Coghill Cindy Cripe John Cripe Terri Crume Debbie Daniels Jim Delaney Jesse Dilling Kevin Dittman The 1976 Oracle 'IO3 RS JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIURS JU Roben Doerr Jeannie Downham Carol Draper Kathy Draper Darrell Edging Pam Elston Lynn Engle Joe Fassnacht Brenda Fiedler Diane Flora Sherri Flora Mike Galimore Russ Garrison Ed George Jeff Gerard Andy Glass Mark Goodwin Rod Gray Tom Gray Connie Griffith ORS JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIORS JU Mike Hammel Connie Hanawalt Brian Hanna Penny Hankins John Haner Russ Hathaway Sally Hatke Marcella I-lawn Jeff Herron Teresa Holsinger Joey Hughes Denise Hummel Robin Hunt Brad Jennings Marsha Johnson Maylana Johnson Steve Kennedy Angela Kidd Tim Kirk Denise LaFonLaine The 1976 Oracle 105 Jim Lane Connie Lawson Debbie Layer Maureen Leahy Diane Lucas Susan Luff Becky Marrchand Ron Marion Garry Marion Dick Martin ORS JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIORS JU 106 The 1976 Oracle Tammy Martin Mark Maxon David Maxwell Jim Maxwell Terry Maxwell Kathy McGhee Dan McKinley Nancy McKinney Dewey McLemore Dale McTigue ORS JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIORS J Shirley McTigue Rita Miller Mike Minnicus Audrey Moore Patricia Morgan Maribeth Morrison Cindy Murray Lori Nipple Reta Oldaker Tim Oliver Jim O'Neill Vickie Pace Rick Packard Tom Patrick Dave Payne Harold Peacock Peggy Pearson Tim Percell Debbie Politz Dan Price The 1976 Oracle I07 K W3 ,, .A1-, .L1,:-, , t A W tg, v' -? 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RS JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIORS XJUI 108 The 1976 Oracle James Quesenbery Dee Recher Brett Rector Lisa Reed Janet Robbins Greg Robertson Debbie Rozhon Mark Sales Mary Saltsman Cathy Seele Diana Shaffer LaVerne Smith Nedda Smith Jeff Snethen Terry Snoeberger Elizabeth Snyder Lynnel Spathe David Spitznagle Erin Sprague Bill Stauffer 'ff t NOT PICTURED Eldon Anthony Joyce Cowart Marcia Disinger David James Patty Overman Phil Perdue John Roark Denise Smith pas JUNIORS Julwons JUNIORS Jumons J .7 Mark Stephens Bonnie Stern Cliff Stevens Fred Stewart Pam Stewart Tim Strasser Kevin Sullivan Seth Thomas Laura Turcsany Kathy Tyler Lindey Viney Jeff Wagner Ron Wagoner Cindy Walters Judy Walters Rick Walters Kay Walton Paul Wilson Debbie Wingard Mike Young The I976 Oracle IO9 Jerald Yost, President Gina Driscol, Vice President Debbie Maxwell, Secretary Mary Beth Johns, Treasurer Kim Alberts Doug Anderson Ron Appleton Pat Baker Scott Barnard Patty Barnett David Been Gina Bell Cheryl Berkshire Kim Berto Steve Biship Becky Boles Curtis Borden Ralph Borden I. D. Bowman Donna Bradford DRES SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORES SOPHO 'I lO The 1976 Oracle Our freshman year is over and we have become accustomed to DCHS. This year called for work but there have been fun times, too - like when we built our ban- ner for Homecoming and chose our queen candidate, or the day we ordered our class rings - the symbol that we proudly wear on our finger to represent our school. There are only two more years before graduation and they will fly by and then where will we be? Q... James Brooks Karen Brovont Diane Brown Orville Brown Ron Brown Steve Burge Kevin Burns Alan Busch Judy Buttice Ron Cade Theresa Capper Gerald Christiansen Sheryl Christiansen Tom Clear Harold Cobbs Doug Collins Yvonne Cowart Rock Crawford Ron Cripe Kareen Cull URES SOPHOMORE S SQPHOMORES SOPH C 1' Skip Dale Christy Davis Don Dickinson Bill Disinger Kim Disinger Carol Draper Linda Dubes Steve Duddy Ed Duff Greg Duff The 1976 Oracle I 'I I DRES SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORES SOPHO 112 The 1976 Oracle Greg Evans Joyce Everett Theresa Everett Ron Felix Lori Fisher Vickie Foster Frank Garrison David George Pat George Julie Gerard Marilyn Gerbens Randy German David Gibbs Emory Gibson Alan Girton Diana Godbey Par. Goodwin Bill Gosewehr Ramona Green Tim Green Gail Hall Leroy Hamelman Linda Hammond Sue Hawkins Angela Hawn Pam Haynes Cindy Heinrich Sam Heise Cathy Herron Peggy Hildebrandt RES SOPHOMORES SUPHOMORES SOPHO Dan Hill Terri Hobaugh Cindy Holloway Trina Houser Joyce Hughes Betsy Ives Laura Jeffery Lea Jeffery Kim Jenkins Leanna Johns The I976 Oracle I I3 Brad Johnson Ion Johnson Alvin Justice Sherri Kauffman Pam Kendall Tim Kingery Charles Koch Glenn Laird Stephanie Lake Terry Lake Peggy Lane Cindy Langston Mindy Langston Richard Larimore Nancy Lawson Joe Leinberger Mike Lohrman Gayle Maxwell Russ Maxwell Robert May inss sopl-iomonss SOPHOMORES SOPHO 114 The 1976 Oracle Linda Mays Mark McCarty Mike McGinnis Brad McKay Robert McKinney Neal McTigue Barb Mears Lisa Michael Navella Miller Jerry Minnicus Gary Misner Darlene Moore Mary Moore Sandy Morgan Elaine Morrow Steve Mullin Rick Munson Debbie Myers Katrina Myers Tammy Overmyer Becky Pearson Delores Pearson Tina Pearson Steven Penn Jalayne Perry Maxine Perry Pat Peters Kitty Petry Danny Plunkett JoAnna Plunkett Sharon Ragan nessopnomogss-soPHoMyonEs SOPHO Debbie Reynolds Lois Rush Brad Sanderson Mark Schock David Scott Frank Sechrist Ramona Seese The 1976 Oracle l I5 NOT PICTURED Don Alderman Chris Daly Rick Morris Christy Robinson JoEllen Schrader ,.,, bass SQPHOMDRES-SOPHOMORES SOPHO Jim Smith Sheryl Stevens Diane Stewart Brad Shaeffer Biff Shank Sonny Sutton Teresa Thomsen Eunice Todd Gordon Stewart Kelly Storey Ioetta Wagoner Rod Walters Betty Wasmuth Lori Trapp Blake Underhill Terry Willis Tom Willis Dennis Wilson Mia Weddell Jayne White Glen Wilson Becky Wood Patty Sheehan Brenda Strasser Tami VanHook Mary Whitfield Dean Wood Jerry Shoemaker Allen Sturdivant Bill Vianco Rick Widner Gina Young New teachers, new classes, and school grounds faced all freshmen as we began our way through high school. We, the frosh class, quickly overcame these obstacles and marched right into DCHS with strong foot- ings. A successful money making project for our class was the sponsoring of a season basketball ticket raffle at Oracle-fest. We also participated in the Home- coming festivities by making a banner and showing real spirit as new underclassmen. KEW Terrie McGreevey President Mark Hoffman , Vice President Roger Replogle , Secretary Jerri Moore , Treasurer Brian Abbott Gary Alberts Kathy Allen Ierilyn Anderson Norman Anderson Janice Baker Nancy Beale Theresa Beale Kim Beamer Don Bell Brad Bellamy MEN FRESHMEN FRESHMEN FRESHMEN FH The 1976 Oracle I 17 Brian Best Jeff Clawson Tom Cowan Steve Dalton Tracy Dillon Beth Britton Bobby Brooks Tina Brown Brian Burton Pat Clawson Kent Clem Hugh Clifford Sue Cobbs Joyce Cox Connie Cree Denna Cripe Celena Crume Kim Daulton Richard Denhart Bradley Denton Beth Diehl Beth Disinger Gerry Dittman Debbie Downham Ken Downing Steve Cahill Clyde Collins Bob Cruzzi Dan Dillman Kevin Draper Jeff Canen Corrina Combs Ianella Cull Kim Dillon Dick Driscol HMEN FRESHMEN FRESHMEN FRESHMEN FR H8 The 1976 Oracle Brian Hankins Doug Harshbarger Kent Hathaway Kevin Hathaway Dale Healey Denise Herr Gary Hicks Patty Hildebrandt Robert Hill Tom Hinkle Melody Huff Dan Hughes Calvin Hummel Cheryl Humphrey Mary Jo Hunt Brian Jones Tom Kennedy Bob Kleckner Bruce Koch Lori Kremer Dick Langston Joyce Larimore Kenneth Lavy Pat Leahy Bill Leinberger - Bill Hefner Nancy Holloway Lora Jennings Kent LaFontaine James Lloyd Susie Heise Jeff Houser Steve Johns Randy Lake Stan Long HMEN FRESHMEN FRESHMEN FRESHMEN FR 120 The 1976 Oracle Randy Luff Missy Morris Beverly Mears Leeann Miller Anne Nelson Janet Nelson Pam Pattengale Patricia Patterson Tina Penn Yvonne Penn Kelly Martin Tom Minnicus Jeff Nichols Lisa Patty Sue Peter Bobby McFatridge Paul Misner Troy Nipple Julie Payne Renne Pettit Gary McGinnis Charlene Moor Mark Nydegger Kathy Peacock Chuck Petry Gary McLemore Jim Mullin Martin Oliphant Lynette Pearson Kathy Pfister Ernestine McTigue Kathy Myers Robin Oliver Tracie Pearson Gail Popejoy :HMEN FRESHMEN FRESHMEN FRESHMEN F The 1976 Oracle 121 JoAnn Prather Tim Ratcliff Ruth Rock Diana Sales Jeff Seramur Jackie Smith Ronald Starbuck Tom Stephens John Thompson Lori Trapp Kathy Reneau Greg Samuels Susan Smith Ed Sterrett Rusty Tustin Jeff Rider Sheri Rishel Dee Sanderson Steve Seele Cathy Snethen Lisa Snowberger Marilyn Stewart Marty Strasser Gene Tyler Tom Ungersma Wayne Robinson Cheryl Sell Tyanne Spathe Keltie Sullivan Kris Walters Cecil Rock Penny Selleck lane Spitznagle Michelle Sullivan Peggy Walters HMEN FRESHM N FRESHMEN FRESHMEN, FR 122 The 1976 Oracle Russell Walters Brad Watson Denise Willy Mark Wilson Ray Wilson Andy Wood Greg Woodruff Phil Wray Tamie Yates Jerry Young Brian Wingard Arlan Wolf Not Pictured: Randy Gosnell Peggy Harshbarger Jed Payne Roger Rush SHMEN FRESHMEN FRESHM N FRESHMEN F 1. Awaiting a well thrown ball to dunk him is Kevin Sullivan. 2. Admiring this cuddly kitten is Dee Recher. 3. Selling raffle tickets at Oracle-Fest are Mr. D. Overholser and Mr. D. Huff. 4. Denise LaFontaine admires Sunshines' prizes. 5. Holding the receipts for their booth are Melissa Mears and Susan Abbott. After four consecutive years of Oracle-Fest could it be possible that the spirit is dying? This was evident after last year's annual carnival. Fewer queens were nominated from clubs than any other year. Not as many new ideas were brought out or put to use. Several clubs kept previous booths and the number of clubs participating was down. On the other hand , variety show performances by all grades were as well attended if not better than before , especially the elementary performances. The food supplied for dinner by the school was sold out. It was just the student activities, i.e. clubs, that no one participated in. Speaking to Mr. Robert Hartigan, music teacher here and director of the Fest, he stated, Changes will be made next year which will hopefully increase interest once again. TLC 124 The 1976 Oracle ZZDITIUOR Godspell MaglC Grabs Sell-Out Crowds 1: Heidi Edging and Mark Goodwin use human seeds to enact the parable of the sower and the seeds. 2: CHORUS MEMBERS: ROW 1: A. Nelson, S. Abbott, N. Arribasplata, D. Sanderson. ROW 2: V. Brown, S. Nelson, A. Kidd, M. Perry, L. Aldrich. ROW 3: B. Boyd, T. Crume, M. Lehay, P. Barnett, S. Luff. ROW 4: T. Thomsen, M. Weddell, C. Murray. ROW 5: K. Walton, J. Leinberger, R. Appleton. D. Alvarez, R. Gerard. ROW 6: B. Shank, T. Snoeberger, I. O'Neil1. 3: GODSPELL PRINCIPALS: ROW 1: Kim Hathaway, Heidi Edging, Russ Garrison, JoAnn Campbell. ROW 2: Ray Wilson, Ron Cripe, Mark Goodwin. ROW 3: Kevin Leahy, Alan Cain, Lori Kremer, Vickie McGreevey. 4: COSTUME AND PROP CREWS, UNDER PLATFORM: ROW 1: L. Trapp, M. Sullivan, M. Gish. ROW 2: B. Eller, S. Ratcliff, J. Landes. SEATED: LIGHT TECHNICIANS: J. Tyner, D. Barnard, K. Sullivan, R. Gray, B. Burton, B. Hanna. KNEELING: Director Morris Buck, Assistant Director Jeff Been, Music and Vocal Director Robert Hartigan. 5: MUSICIANS: Julie Gerard, Drew Clifford, Robert Hartigan, Kevin Kremer, Joyce Hughes. 126 The 1976 Oracle . . . bare stage. Props scattered aimlessly about . . . on one side a sponge and a bucket used for the baptismal scene . . . a muppet . . . and oh, yes, the vacancy sign that brought waves of laughter from the audience. That audience too, is gone. They had left their signs, also ,... crumpled programs and dropped tissues. Everything was silent except for a faint echoing . . . the faint echos of laughter, cry- ing, and applause . . . hints of other sounds also: recitations of lines, rhythmic tapping of tamborines, parables, singing, dancing. To some those echos are none other than the sounds of silence , but to the cast and viewers of Godspel1 they shall always be heard. It will be a long time before the Delphi Community will for- get Godspe1l. There are those who will remember only the nights of the performances. Oth- ers will recall every aspect of the play from the Letters to the Editor to the three night sellouts with standing ovations. One finds it hard to imagine that the story of Jesus as told by the Gospel of Matthew could have interested such a wide vari- ety of people of different ages, but the fervor of a revival meet- ing and the vigor of a razz-ma- tazz Broadway musical transfixed the audience during the play and through the dramatic climax of the portrayal of the crucifixion. By singing through the many par- ables of the New Testament, for an hour and a half the cast trans- formed the Little Theater into a world all by itself. As all good things must come to a close, so too, the play had to end. It was a sad night for the cast on closing night, but they will always have warm mem- ories to supplement the faint echoing . . . JOB The 1976 Oracle 127 Staff Experiences Are Varied The duty of the PARNASSUS STAFF was to cover athletic, academic, and musical activi- ties as well as any other events that concerned the DCHS student body. A reporter may have writ- ten a story on a student involved in the AFS program that had been abroad, or possibly a review on a school play. Whatever the reporter writes, he must first find all available facts and explana- tions of the story to cover it fairly. Not all school activities took place during the school day. One may have found a staff member roaming at a football practice or an after school student council meeting to get a story. To put these stories together, one needed more time than one school hour per day. Numerous times the staff met after school to make a deadline. There were two editors during the school yearg junior David Payne the first semester and sen- ior Iim Tyner the second. This gave more variety to the paper. Also new was the procedure for printing the paper and a new staff camera. Instead of an entire work load on the printing classes, it was split. Mr. Al Moss of Car- roll County Comet would print the original copy at his print shop and the Parnassus staff would then paste the articles and artwork 128 The 1976 Oracle 1. A paste-up of the paper is made by Editor Jim Tyner. 2. PARNASSUS STAFF. FRONT ROW: Jim Tyner, Debbie Politz, Dee Recher, BACK ROW: Gary Boyles, Advisor Mrs. Alvarez, Dave Payne, Susan Luff, Kim Hathaway, Cindy Murray, Brian Hanna. together to send them to Mr. Ebrite who would print enough copies to cover circulation. This gave the Parnassus a much neater and more professional look. The staff was provided with a new 35 mm camera for their per- sonal use. All staff members were required to learn some basic techniques of photo-journalism. Positions of the staff went from the editor-in-chief to that of reporter, and in between there were positions of assistant editors of each page and a circulation manager. The editor-in-chief would choose new assistants each six weeks with the help of the staff's advisor. This method allowed each student to act- as both an editor and a reporter, and enlarged one's firsthand experiences . ASM The FOOD COMMITTEE was something new at Delphi Community High School this year. Approved by the administration and put into operation by Student Council members, the food committee's purpose was to give some student input into the menu planning and meal preparation of the schoo1's breakfast and lunch program. The committee consisted of five members of each class selected at random, and five Student Council members. The committee strived to learn what must go into a good menu by law and what suited the student's taste by tasting and voicing their opinions on several kinds and brands of food and by taking a survey of the students' opinions of various foods and meals. RAE :fi ,Qs la' fr . M, , i . fi . . , vi: I w .. 1 Mgmt , 4 1 4 Plop Plop, Fizz Fizz, Oh What Relief It Is! '1 9 , t .--b yf' I 1' 'n... 3 ty 1. Food Committee members Lori Fisher and Norman Anderson review the surveys evaluating school lunches with SC president Becky Eller. 2 . Many hours were spent tallying the results of the surveys. 3. Mr. Manahan looks on as Susan Smith passes out samples of crackers and snacks. The 1976 Oracle 129 3 -ul I I Clubs. Good title! Gets right to the point . . . but the point goes deeper than that. It involves not only people: STUDENTS, advisors, administration, but their SPIRIT, too. Clubs have changed radically in past years, or rather, people's attitudes in the clubs have changed. School is no longer the center of a student's activities. Girls start dating younger, more people drive, and in general the student is moving away from the school as a social nucleus. Of course, a great deal of people come to athletic events because that is the thing to do . . . but club participation is not what it seems. Many members of clubs show up only for yearbook pic- tures or whenever there is a party. The number hasn't really decreased - just grown idle. This can be attributed to several factors this year. Stu- dents were not always sure when a meeting was scheduled. New monthly schedules were set up in the fall of 1975, and membership cards issued. But along with the everyday problems, one found it difficult to check a card and locate a schedule to see when what club met on a 4th Wednes- day during a 3rd hour. Another factor was the fact that orderly 30 The 1976 Oracle meetings were no longer evident in many clubs. Certainly officers were elected in most clubs, but there were a few exceptions. These officers were often lost when it came to facing a group of their peers and demanding order. This was not entirely the fault of the officer, but it IS something that needed to be worked out between officers, the advisor, and the club membership. There were always those people who went to meetings just to get out of class, to talk, and to hassle the president. Then there were those students who REALLY wanted to do something. It seemed that the students who wanted to accomplish things were the ones who were usually the officers and constructively active members of every club. Unfortunately, they couldn't do it all - neither should they have been expected to do so . . . could advisors be totally relied on to do so - they were advisors assigned to the club, wanted or not. Most were willing to help with suggestions, but they might have refused to do all the work, and rightly so, which was a good thing because it was not their club but that of the students. One of the many things a club could do at DCHS was an activity to sponsor a booth at the Oracle- Fest. Other ideas were: a car wash, a bake sale, a dance, a raffle, sell candy. But this year the number of booths was down. The queen candidates from clubs were fewer than ever. This was one of the easiest ways to make money and fairly simple, yet many just refused to participate because they were too lazy to work for a couple of extra ho11rs. Very few groups have a large project that they did every year or as often as possible. Two clubs that did, however, were Spanish Club and FCA. Spanish students went to Mexico as they have done at least every two years. They enjoyed themselves and even picked up a little more understanding of the language. FCA sent its members to a sum- mer camp which encouraged them in Christian living and as athletes. Organizations that were branches of subject areas did not necessarily work in conjunction with class purpose. Many took the class and forgot the club, not really wanting to get involved. There was not enough additional information about the class in the club agenda, and wasn't that what it was all about? Otherwise it was just a social club and Ccontinued on page 1329 N 1 Mode-O-Day Karen Brovant and Mrs. Bob Clawson examine some fine jewelry. 102 W. Main Delphi :hu-ago be113i'th QKE The 1976 Oracle 131 CCLUBS . . . continued from 1305 therefore evaded its real purpose . . . just a meeting place for fun and yet no longer fun for some. Clubs that had no class associ- ation such as service clubs, ath- letics, and honor groups, often developed no real goals, either. Some seldom, or never, added anything new or creative to their program. Admittedly, lifestyles have changed and new member- ships might have acted as added burdens to a student's already crowded schedule . But, maybe in an extra activ- f lk S' ity someone could have found an interesting hobby or occupation. Clubs are to help, to increase knowledge, to stimulate inter- est. Somehow, some clubs failed to meet this prerequisite. Clubs have died before and they are dying now. Examples: Social Studies Club had two members this year and finally disbanded. FTA had no officers and four members who were not interested in becoming teachers. As for FBLA , well, no one but the advisor even showed up for the 132 The 1976 Oracle Delphi, Indiana first meeting. Why did those clubs drop from existence and FFA and Spanish Club continue to grow? What do some clubs seem to offer to students to keep them coming to meeting after meet- ing? Activities? Friends in the club? Aggressive advisors? What? No one seemed to know. It does seem that the well Look for the Shiloh sign when you're looking for a great hamburger! organized clubs were well attended. Here are several sug- gestions for a better club system at DCHS . They are as follows: 1. Organize programs - have a committee for this . . . some- thing at each meeting to bring members back. The bigger and more time consuming projects shouldn't be too complicated , but the club should have them. 2. Announce meetings early so students are aware of them. Human beings are fallible: it takes a lot to remember from week to week and month to month. 3. The club as a whole should eliminate unruly members who fail to show for meetings and when they do, disturb others. There is no law that says that they must remain. They are not benefiting anyone . 4. Try to interest new people in the club - have a membership drive - get unusual ideas. It can't hurt and it might help! 5. School policy encourages extra-curricular activities - but if the club is non-productive, drop it from the schedule for one or two years. It might not be advisable to drop the group for- ever, but long enough to gener- ate new interest. 6. TO ALL MEMBERS: work in the club with the officers and advisory don't just complain! If you don't want to help in that manner, DON'T JOIN or DROP OUT. You'll at least be helping in that way . TLC I 0 Kung the Clothler Brad Sanderson's attention is temporarily distracted by a flashy new sports shirt. 106 E. Main Delphi, Indiana g! t fsf I I Beedeys Mr. Myron Beesley's bibbies are a bit too big for Pam Stewart 111 S. Washington Delphi, Indiana The 1976 Oracle 133 While some organizations were plagued with diminishing mem- bership rosters this year, AMER- ICAN FIELD SERVICE remained one of the clubs that has contin- ued to thrive. AFS has main- tained its purpose of culture meeting culture to create under- standing. An excellent opportunity to meet the youth of other countries was made available during December when DCHS hosted an AFS Weekend. Students from seven nations and their host brothers and sisters were guests in homes throughout the commu- nity. The weekend was a success in bringing a better understand- ing of people in other societies to our students. AFS also participated in its usual activities throughout the year. Such duties as helping the adult chapter with the annual Homecoming Chili supper, run- ning an Oracle-Fest Booth, and welcoming foreign exchange stu- dents Nancy Arribasplata, Lor- enzo Aragon and Allana Sharp to the Delphi Community, were conducted by members. KH AFS Weekend Host to Many 1. FRONT ROW: JoAnn Campbell, Connie Hanawalt. ROW 2: Angela Hawn, Sarah Nelson, Vickie McGreevey, Christy Davis, Marilyn Gerbens, Ramona Seese, Patty Sheehan, Shelley Ratcliff. ROW 3: Brett Rector, Kim Perry, Kim Hathaway, Janice Coddington, Melissa Mears, Joyce Hughes, Lori Kremer, Cindy Murray, Drew Clifford, Biff Shank, Bruce Thompson, Kevin Kremer, Jim Tyner. ROW 4: Michelle Martin, Pat Britton, Terri Crume , Judy Rogers, Advisor Joseph Seurynck, Nancy Arribasplata, Denise Hummel, Gail Brosman, Maureen Leahy, Toni Brewer. 2. Tea is one of the many items JoAnn Campbell brought back to the states with her from her exotic trip to 134 The 1976 Oracle Turkey . ,,.'.. 4 V, vii. 'fy f , ' H 'ffm .ff 4 Shave and a Haircut . . . Two Bits You've probably never heard anyone sing in a barbershop, but believe it or not, in the late 1800's a group that came to be known as the BARBERSHOP QUARTET centered their singing around community barbershops. Today there are groups all over the United States and Canada that carry on the tradition . . . well, they don't exactly sing in barbershops anymore, but the quartets in De-lphi . . . yes, that's right we have three barber- shop quartets in Delphi! Barber- shop I sang for different commu- nity organizations, whereas Bar- bershop II sang with various other groups. The Beautyshop Quartet, which consists of four female voices, is a young group this year, only two years old, which also sang for community organi- zations. For instance, all three sang for an American Field Serv- ice chili supper. Each group sang a song alone and then all three groups got together and sang in unison. MAL 1: BARBERSHOP I: Kevin Leahy, Kevin Kremer, Mark Goodwin, Russ Garrison. 2: BARBERSHOP II: FRONT: Ron Appleton. Joe Leinberger. BACK: Terry Shoeberger, Ray Wilson. BEAUTY SHOP: FRONT: Heidi Edging, Susan Abbott. BACK: Vickie McGreevey, Sarah Nelson. The 1976 Oracle 135 Camshaft? No - lust Cam Club America has been saturated with Geritol commercials, guar- anteeing that extra boost to help you get through the daily grind. At DCHS if your diagnosis states that you need to join an active club to revive your enthu- siasm - may I suggest CAM CLUB. The zealous participants deviated from the regular pattern of club activities by offering a variety of opportunities. By sit- ting in on just one of their meet- ings one can acquire a vocabu- lary of words, or if you choose to become a regular member you can obtain a prestigious CAM Club jacket. By aiding in money making ventures, one can share in fellowship while washing and waxing cars. For enjoyment, who can deny that attending a tractor pull at Indianapolis is truly a memorable experience? Or per- haps helping build a spirit wagon to be used at home football games is more your style. How- ever one musn't forget the main objective of the club. The joy of tinkering with motors, and fon- dling it back to health, and the true exuberance that is felt when it sparks to life. If one were to stage the club, it would be an act by itself with the praise of standing ovation. JOB 1: CAM CLUB: FRONT ROW: Mike Galimore, Ron Gerard, Randy LaFontaine. SITTING: Dan McKinley, Tony Chapman, Tim Kirk, Grant Cull, Troy Rector, Jeff Wagoner, Maylana Johnson. BACK ROW: Randy Kesling, Brad Brummet, Jim Maxwell, Mark Maxson, Mike Hobaugh, Tim Gray, Ron Cree, Advisor Mr. King. 2: With Mr. King acting as a chauffeur the spiritmobile precedes the parade to the football field . 136 The 1976 Oracle 1: Varsity Cheerleader Tammy Oliphant. 2: Freshman Cheerleader Keltie Sullivan. 3: VARSITY: FRONT ROW: Sandy Bowman, Erin Sprague, Denise Hummel, Nancy Canen. RESERVE: SECOND ROW: Gina Young, Mia Weddell, Carol Draper, Pam Kendall. FRESHMEN: BACK ROW: Terri McGreevey. Nancy Holloway. Jerri Moore. 4: Alternate Varsity Cheerleader Crystal Clawson. Vivacious Iumping The cheerleaders at DCHS had a herculean task to consumate: to raise and promote spirit from an apathetic student body . On the day of try-outs, excite- ment tantalized the over-anxious contestants. After the ballots were tallied and the winners announced, things resumed their normal flow and plans were made for attending camps and summer practices. When it came time for the opening game, the cheer- leaders had the typical first- game butterflies. As time went on and the season prog- ressed, the effervescence of some gradually lost visibility while the vim of others was undying. There still remained the short skirts, shaking of pom-pons, and vivacious jump- ing. When it came time for the season premier of basketball, things seemed to get back into the trend of before, but never quite made it. The squad did the normal routine responsibilities such as making signs to encour- age victories, organizing pep sessions, and creating fresh, new ways of making money. Some cheer1eader's spirit con- tinued on an up-hill climb with no limitations, but it was appar- ent that a contagious dose of spirititis would have been beneficial to others. BAR The 1976 Oracle 137 1: Michelle Sullivan contemplates the strategy involved in the next move. 2: CHESS CLUB: FRONT ROW: G. McLemore, J. Young, K. Dittman, H. Clifford, T. Strasser, B. Sanderson. BACK ROW: K. Sullivan, Advisor C. Geheb, M. Sullivan, I . Thompson, C. Koch, B. Kleckner, M. Hoffman, J. Leinberger, P. Baker. P-K4? You dummy! You should've moved P-Q4! These were some of the comments that one might have heard during the course of a game in the MRC. Tournaments set up by the CHESS CLUB inspired the members to play with unusual ferver and at times a crowd gathered. The spectators could be distracting and sometimes even harmful to the game's outcome. Comments were given to the players on how to finish off opponents. Checkmate! The win was then reported to the club's advi- sor, Mr. Charles Geheb, who posted them on the tournament board in the Commons for every- one to inspect. Some tournaments were hardly ever finished because of time conflicts. To correct this situa- tion they set up this year accord- ing to the player's lunch hours to lessen game scheduling prob- lems. Prior to this, the games would often grind to a slow halt because of a player's stall, or not having the same lunch or study hall hours. This acted as a stim- ulus to tournament completion and gave high hopes that they finish without such difficulties . BDH Chess Club Has High Hopes 138 The 1976 Oracle Gaze into my crystal ball . . . what do you see? . . . what's that? . . . a group of people? About what ages would you say they were? . . . you say they must be a high school group? How are they dressed? . . . Hmmm, the girls have on long black skirts and white blouses . . . the boys are dressed in gold suit jackets, black ties and black pants. What do they seem to be doing? . . . singing? Tell me, do you have a desire to sing? That's it! If you really want to do so badly enough, you might someday be lucky enough to belong to the Delphi Community High School CHORUS! Let's take a look into the murky depths and see what the group did last year . . . Ah, l can see them all at the Christ- mas Program . . . and again singing at the Area Choral Festi- val . . . there seems to be three other school groups involved . . . oh, oh, the crystal is get- ting cloudy . . . they are all fading out. Now you can cross my palm with some silver. CPay me what you owe me .D ML The Mystif ing Magic of Chorus! CHORUS: FRONT ROW: Susan Abbott, Brenda McGreevey, Marcella Hawn, Lynnel Spathe, Susan Luff , Beth Boyd, Sheryl Christiansen. ROW 2: Ron Cripe, David Scott, Ron Appleton, Gail Brosman, Elizabeth Snyder, Betty Wasmuth, Becky Wood, Sherri Flora. ROW 3: Alan Cain, lim O'Neil, Ioe Leinberger, Cindy Murray, loetta Johns, Beth Gray, Brenda Fiedler, Donna Bradford. ROW 4: Biff Shank, Russ Garrison, Kevin Leahy, Gary Pearson, Teresa Thomsen, Melissa Mears, Mia Weddell, Kay Walton. CCHORUS continued on page 140 .J The 1976 Oracle 139 Oo ', Chorus 1. Constant rehearsal helps to produce a smooth running performance. 2. CHORUS: FRONT ROW: Sarah Nelson, Maureen Leahy, Vickie McGreevey, Heidi Edging, Sherri Kauffman, Angela Kidd, Choral Director Robert Hartigan. ROW 2: Sue Hawkins, Cheryl Bradford, Laura Trapp, Terry Hobaugh, Tim Green, Kevin Kremer, Robert May. ROW 3: JoAnn Campbell, LaVerne Smith, Vickie Brown, Gail Hall, Brian Abbott, Steve Bishop, Jeff Gerard. BACK ROW: Connie Griffith, Lisa Aldrich, Vickie Pace, Patty Barnett, Maxine Perry, Terry Snoeberger, Ray Wilson, Mark Goodwin. The 1976 Oracle Mellophoniums New to DCHS Band 1. K. Sullivan, R. Munson, K. Leahy, I. Petry. 2. SEATED: B. Leinberger, T. Snoeberger. STANDING: K. SEATED: D . Clifford , STANDING: I. Mullin K. Hathaway. Johnson, P. George, K. McGhee, I. Canen. 3. M. Sullivan, C. Petry. The school year started early for the members of the DCHS BAND. One might recall seeing or hearing the marching band rehearsing in August even before school started. The early begin- nings were necessary for the group to perform pre-game and half-time programs throughout the football season. The march- ing band also added spirit during Homecoming by playing in the parade. New sounds were heard in the marching band from recently purchased mellophoniums and a set of tymptoms. When concert season started, it was time to tune up and try out for chairs in concert band. Stu- dents played selected pieces and were placed in rank according to skill and tonal quality. The results brought pride to some band members and disappoint- ment to others. Ccontinued next pagej The 1976 Oracle 141 , .y 1i?5k:E W 1, f, V ' . fy T- M-wi, 1 , Q, .- LW,XW, LLLLLL.LL M 8 i . X... 5 .bg M 1 lx . ' -' 1 Sli' . 7 x 1 ' - - A Q. , RQ af 1 M 33? .f 1 f N 3, . N, V1 . 1 DELPHETTES proved to be a new experience this year for both the director and the members. It was filled with much talent and enthusiasm which was conveyed to the public at Oracle-Fest, the Christmas show, and local clubs. The vocalists, all freshmen, wore new garb and used more choreography in such songs as Big Spender and Rocking Around the Christmas Tree. The director, Mr. Robert Har- t1an, was pleased that there was no need for after school prac- tices, since they rehearsed in Voice I class. He added that the freshmen were basically easy to work with. TLC Delphettes Enthusiastic l 1. Constant practice helped improve song quality. 2. DELPHETTES: FRONT ROW: Nancy Holloway, Anne Nelson, Penny Selleck, Tina Penn, Dee Sanderson. Lori Kremer, Kelty Sullivan, Sue Cobb. ROW 2: Susan Smith, Melody Huff , Patty Petterson, Nancy Beale. ROW 3: Denise Willy. Sheri Rishel, Ianella Cull, Lori Trapp, Theresa Beale, Denna Cripe. The 1976 Oracle 143 1. EAC members Chris Daly, Toni Brewer, and lim Tyner supervise the plants in the MRC. 2. SEATED: Chris Daly, Debbie Maxwell, President Toni Brewer, Secretary Kim Hathaway. STANDING: Jim Tyner, Julie Gerard, and Advisor David Hanna. EAC Membership Wa Down Cleaning up roadsides, keeping the school clean, and watching out for litterbugs are just a few of the concerns of the ENVIRON- MENTAL ACTION CLUB. One could easily spot an EAC member in a crowd. They are the ones picking up a loose scrap of paper, always throwing their trash in the waste basket, or chewing out a would-be litterbug before he has a chance to com- mit his terrible act. Because of very low member- ship, the Environmental Action Club was not able to take on some of the tasks to benefit our environment as in past years. But despite small numbers, members of the club did not become disil- lusioned. Hopefully, next year, the EAC will be able to take on some major clean-up projects as in the past years. RP 144 The 1976 Oracle 1. FCA members Bob Boerger, Mark Victor, Ed Duff , Greg Duff, and Bill Stauffer discuss popcom sales. 2. FCA CLUB: FRONT ROW: Sonny Sutton, Ed Duff, Greg Duff, Brad Jennings, Dave Bamard, I. D. Bowman, Rick Mclntire, Randy Kesling, Brad Brummett. ROW 2: Mike Lohrman, Bill Stauffer, Alan Cain, I N Larry Lucus, Ed Seramur, Bob Boerger, Mike Hoffman. BACK ROW: Mark Victor, Gary McLemore, Skip Dale, Scott Bamard, Kevin Dittman, Mark Goodwin, Mike Young, Marc Bruce, Dave Alvarez, Dewey McLemore, Drew Clifford, Tim Strasser. Wim I-'G f 7 ,ad ,f FCA Members of one of our many service organizations masquer- aded as popcorn peddlers and succeeded in selling enough to consider themselves as rather effective con artists. The partic- ipants seemed to be basically the same as those involved in D- Club. The question then asked - why would boys join two clubs that seemed so similar? The answer lies in the meaning of the organization's name , FELLOW- SHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES. FCA was formed to provide a means of Christian growth for athletes. During a week of the past summer five members - Bob Boerger, Ed Duff, Greg Duff, Bill Stauffer, and Mark Victor - attended a seminar at Fort Col- gt r lins, Colorado. Christian stud- ies, recreational activities, and nightly programs featured many prominent athletes and coaches. FCA, one of our school's larger groups, offered a welcome twist to athletics and added especially exciting activities to members along with conventional club happenings. KAH The 1976 Oracle 145 This club is for those really interested in the French culture and wish to learn more about it than otherwise offered in class. They hear of different customs and attitudes that are foreign to our society. One such way of learning, a Dinons 1. Mary Saltsman, lan Quesenbery, Randy German, Michelle Sullivan, and Debbie Reynolds look at a French tour guide program for the trip they took to France in the spring. 2. FRENCH CLUB: FRONT ROW: Overholser, Quesenbery, Aldrich, Bowman. ROW 2: Cripe, Sterrett, Trapp, Sullivan, Wood, McGinnis. ROW 3: Tyner, Mullin, Robinson, Crume, Kennedy, LaFontaine, German, Shank, Rider, Garrison, Advisor Lewellen. BACK ROW: Thompson, Marchand, Saltsman, Snyder, Snyder, Gray. favorite of the FRENCH CLUB, is to go to a French restaurant: another is a cheese tasting party. Students can enjoy not only French but other classic European cheeses at the same time. The officers of the group plan- ned an interesting initiation at the beginning of the year. 20 members had fun at an indoor picnic held at the Dick McLeland's home. The group also tried to have a foreign stu- dent speak at one of the club meetings. TLC l 146 The 1976 Oracle Green Thumbers Grow Farming is a tough business to get into these days. But with the 60 plus members in the Delphi Community High School chapter of FUTURE FARMERS OF AMER- ICA this year, you wou1dn't know it! The club took in the most new members it has had in the last few years. These new club mem- bers found the blue coat - green hand tradition just waiting and saying to them, get involved in FFA . ' ' Spring events also appeared on the scene, including everything from a field trip to the Indy Super Pull, a large tractor pull held each year at Indianapolis to the selling of spring garden seeds by each club member. There's no doubt about it, this group plowed their way through harvest and planting season. BB 1: FFA: FRONT ROW: Draper, Stewart, Fassnacht , Spitznagle , Strasser , Fassnacht, Weaver. ROW 2: Mears, Dubes, Todd, Myers, Lake, Martin, Lavy. ROW 3: Beamer, Hyman, Albaugh Penn. Johns, Johns, Maxwell. ROW 4: Wood, Nipple, Alberts, Langston, Tyler, McTigue, Been, Chapman, Jones. 2: FT ROW: Calvert, Humphrey, Vianco, Kennedy, Fassnacht, Dunbar, Martin. ROW 2: Sturdivant, Harter, Snethan, Beale, Duff, Dickenson, Crawford. ROW 3: Lucas, Mullin, Penn, Walters, Overholser, Brown, Penn. ROW 4: Gerard, Maxwell, Herron, Kirk, Hathaway, Flora, Barnard. ROW 5: Dillman. Garrison, Heise, Long, Duff , Anderson, Albaugh. 7 Join the ranks of the FUTURE HOMEMAKERS CLUB! Enlistment requirements: a generous heart and a smiling face. Helping oth- ers and having fun are two major goals in this year's Future Home- makers campaign. The club's first activity was a money making venture at Ora- cle-Fest. Many of the 20 mem- bers volunteered their time toward making The Gold Fish Pond a profitable booth. The next fund raising project was of the most ingenious nature. Personalized license plates with one's social security number could be ordered through any FHA member. A Christmas visit to the Delphi Nursing Home was one activity highlight of the club. After car- oling through the Home's corri- dors, the girls gave a party for all. A pizza party was prepared for the Christmas carolers upon their return to the high school. Enlist in Future Homemakers. BAL Home Sweet Homemakers iq 1. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS CLUB: FRONT ROW: Vickie Pace, Joyce Everett, Cathy Snethen. ROW 2: Sue Hawkins, Jean Walters, Cheryl Calvert, Beth Boyd, Mrs. Bedeva Bowling, Advisor. ROW 3: Theresa Everett, Laura Turcsany, Denise LaFontaine. ROW 4: Ernestine McTigue, Kim Dillion, Gigi Patty, Missy Marris, Dora Dyer, Lori Fisher. ROW 5: Janice Baker, Corina Combs, Debbie Hampton, Ramona Green. ROW 6: Joyce Cox, Susan Hall, JoAnna Prather, Kris Walters. 2. While working on a clothing project, Cathy Snethen, Dora Dyer, and Debbie Hampton involve themselves in breezy conversation . The 1976 Oracle lei? . fl' lx... P' PN M Wg .E w ,1- The Way It 15: PT The original reason for FUTURE TEACHERS ASSOCIA- TION was for high school students interested in teaching to learn more of the assets and liabilities of the profession. It also was cre- ated in conjunction with the Exploratory Teaching classes. But one is not required to take both of them together. Therefore many take the class and forget the club. FTA had four members this year, three less than last year, no officers and no projects were planned or carried out. The majority Cwhat's the majority of 4?J didn't even plan to be teach- l, lr' Z' 5 5' R A s 4 , pf' rl' Lf, ye 1' A AJ ' , ' :fu ! V ,..,. - ers. Mr. David Beale, the advisor, thinks the club might be dropped next year due to the inactiveness of the membership. There is really no known rea- son for the fact that no one joined this club . . . just a lack of interest. TLC 1. FTA. Mr. Beale is pleasantly surprised when he opens a closet door and finds his FTA members grinning at him. Standing are Sandy Bowman, Terri Crume, and - Tammy Oliphant. 2. Wielding a mean pair of scissors is Chuck Mullendore , one of the many Exploratory teachers this year. The 1976 Oracle 149 Spirit Is Willing But Flesh Is Weak As individuals, GERMAN CLUB members had lots of ideas and activities planned. As a club it was difficult to use those projects because of conflicting times and dates. Even so, members did manage to visit der Alt Heidelburg Gas- thaus, a German restaurant in Lafayette. This has become an annual event. Kim Petry showed slides from her trip to Germany 150 The 1976 Oracle and told of her experiences while there as an AFS foreign exchange student during the summer. Oracle-Fest was a money- making success with the very popular bean-bag toss used again this year. Hopefully the club will be able to schedule more events into next year's calendar. TLC 1. GERMAN CLUB: FRONT ROW: Pam Stewart, Patty Sheehan, Betty Leinberger, Advisor Linda Lewellen, Michelle Martin, Marilyn Gerbens, Angela Kidd. ROW 2: Debbie Robinson, Christy Davis, Gail Hall, Brenda Strasser, Mary Saltsman, LaVerne Smith, Kim Petry, Kim Hathaway, Rodger Replogle, Bill Hefner. ROW 3: Terri Crume, David Evans, Drew Clifford, Kevin Leahy, Bruce Thompson, Tim Strasser, Larry Lucas. Mike Baker, Greg Evans, Janice Baker. 2. President Bruce Thompson and Vice President Terri Crume smile over a club decision. Hi - Who? Part II If one were to make an analogy between a cake recipe and the Hi-Y service club, one might find surprising similarities. A cake recipe not only lists the ingredients, but also tells how much it will yield to fulfill a tantalizing sweet tooth. To analyze the Hi-Y CLUB, one might do it as a recipe. First, the ingredients: a peppery, zesty, nectareous advisor with the capability of tickling your palate. Secondly: four tart, styptic, fermenting officers Cincluding a chaplain that has a relish for reverenceh. Members may come in all sizes and shapes. Combine the following and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. A sprinkle of stale and unripe members who have a sense of apathy . Numerous eggy hors d'oeuvers. Ample racy and unsavory members who find their own potions on Friday nights. Profound ambrosial members who are as sweet as sugarplums A dash of odoriferous members who accustom themselves to smoke. Combine with officers and advisor and cool to lukewarm. Yield: a group that is willing to undertake any goodwill service among themg to send food baskets to needy families at Christmasg sell cider to pay for the food baskets sentg collect for the March of Dimes at a home basketball game . As Chef Bofant Etat would say , It take all kinds. JOB 1. Hi-Y CLUB. An annual project - members of Hi-Y collect for the March of Dimes. 2. FRONT ROW: D. Clifford, M. Hoffman, J. Young, D. Alvarez, K. Leahy, Advisor R. Tyner, R. Garrison, K. Sullivan, D. Barnard, E. George. I. Sullivan. ROW 2: M. Appleton. T. Snoeberger, T. Ward, R. Crowder, B. Shank, A. Mahoney, K. Kremer, E. Ross, B. Rector, T. Kingery, G. Boyles. S. Barnard, M. Victor. J. Yost, B. Stauffer, D. Maxwell, B. Burton, R. Stockfeld. C. Crawford. ROW 3: M. Lohrman, J. D. Bowman, P. George. S. Dale, R. Appleton, J. Johnson, D. Scott, B. Burkhalter, M. Goodwin, R. East. If you were approached by someone and questioned on the meaning of the word Madrigal, could you tell them that Madrigal is a pastoral song, usually contemplative in nature, in which two or more voices sing separate melodies, not just parts to a simple text? It usually has no instrumental accompaniment and amounts to vocal chamber music with a few voices to a part. You probably couldn't tell them all that, but you would be able to say that there is a group of stu- dents in your own school called MADRIGAL SINGERS that have a very unique style of singing and dressing . . . and I hope that you could even tell that person that this group was on television. That might be all there is to know, but it's not. As a matter of fact, in the fall of this year the Delphi Madrigal Singers sang for different community organiza- tions, hosted a Madrigal Banquet close to Christmas time, and participated in solo and ensem- ble contests. Oh, I almost for- got, earlier when it was men- tioned that the group was on tel- evision, they were in front of the camera twice. It seems the first time they had a slight problem that caused their return . . . the camera broke . MAL A Touch of the Old 1. MADRIGAL: FRONT ROW: Ron Appleton, Mark Goodwin, Kevin Kremer, Kevin Leahy, Russ Garrison. ROW 2: Melissa Mears, Connie Griffith, Marcella Hawn, Elizabeth Snyder, Sarah Nelson, Susan Abbott, Vickie McGreevey, Lori Kremer, JoAnn Campbell. 2. Reflecting thoughts from Melissa Mears and Susan Abbott, one can tell the flow of the conversation pictured here. The 1976 Oracle A19 i Excitement Stirs OEA 1. First hand experience in secretarial duties are gained by Melody Kirk in her job with Larimore 8: Son Construction Company. 2. OEA: KNEELING: Teresa Thompson, Marsha Johnson. ROW 2: Becky Marchand, Melinda Acheson, Connie Griffith, Sharon Bowman, Crystal Clawson. ROW 3: Cecilia Lear, Marie Guckien, Melody Kirk, Advisor Mrs. Edna Grimm, Joan Boyd, Teresa Holsinger. THE OFFICE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, OEA, a club connected with COE CCoopera- tive Office Educationb had an exciting year . There were 12 members of OEA. The five senior members who were enrolled in COE and left school in the afternoon to work were automatically mem- bers of OEA. Seven junior girls who hoped to gain experience and become COE students next year completed the roster. OEA is a state and national club and the members partici- pated in various contests in cleri- cal work, stenography, and accounting. The officers attended a district meeting in KOKOMO. Mrs. Edna Grimm, the advi- sor, led the girls as they enjoyed a Christmas Pizza Party and vari- ous other parties through the year. RAE 'I 976 Oracle ' 'Crocodile Rock , ' 'Memphis Tennessee , Johnny B. Good, were just a few of the songs played by the PEP BAND. At many games one could find them accompanying the Pom Pon girls' routines. Directed by Mr. Royce Arm- strong, they made special events around the community into big occasions. Halloween's parade wouldn't have been the same without the group. Nor would the music have prevailed at the downtown Midnight Madness Sale. Another good sounding group directed by Mr. Armstrong was STAGE BAND. They met daily in a scheduled 3rd period class. Stage Band worked in a more advanced form of music. Many jazz and rock charts were brought into the open by the small in number, but large in sound band. They put themselves to the test as they made a trip to the Stage Band and Swing Choir Contest in Hammond. In December, the bus drivers' Christmas party was one of the scenes for the group's beautiful sounds. These outstanding groups have made the school year go in high tones and no B-flats. BB 1. PEP BAND: FRONT ROW: Canen, Munson, Smith, Petry, Leahy, McGhee. ROW 2: Burton, Snyder, Petry, Flora, Fountain, VanSick1e, Gish. ROW 3: Seese, Kendall, Alvarez, Seele, Gray, Hefner, Leinberger, Anderson. ROW 4: Leinberger, Hathaway, Mullin, Clifford, Walton, Petry. 2. STAGE BAND: FRONT ROW: Hathaway, Kremer, Gerard. ROW 3: Clifford, Leahy, Munson, Burton. Gish, Kendall, Bowman, Hefner. BACK ROW: Young, Driscol, Overholser, Sanderson, Cree, Canen, Sell, Hughes. 3. TOP 20 INSTRUMENTALISTS: FRONT ROW: Murray, Gerard. BACK ROW: Hughes, Director Hartigan, Mullin. 154 The 1976 Oracle Small Pep Block Does Gigantic Iob T' Lacking the average number of girls to make a dynamic PEP BLOCK, DCHS didn't see much of an expansion in school spirit. Donning their gold sweat- ers, some 'IO members did their best to make up for the lack of interest in their club by cheering on the Old Gold and Black. Because of this lack of partici- pation, the opposing teams backing often seemed larger than that of our school. The entire Pep Block is supposed to back the teams throughout the entire game, yet some members found it inviting to leave at half-time which added an extra burden on the truly loyal members. Ccontinued on next pagej 1. Pep Block members stand to put together a cheer for victory. 2. PEP BLOCK: KNEELING: Holloway, McGreevey. ROW 2: Sullivan, Young, Draper, Kendall, Weddell, Moore. ROW 3: Mears, Landes, Young, Guckien, Humphrey, Boyd. ROW 4: Bradford, Holsinger, Fiedler, Layer, Brown, Hobaugh. ROW 5: Gerbens, Sheehan, Disinger, Everett, Moore, Reynolds. ROW 6: Plunkett, I-Iouser, Kauffman, Hall, Ives, Myers. ROW 7: Trapp, Nelson, Cree, Mays, Maxwell, Morrow. BACK ROW: Brown, Hildebrandt, Pearson, Prather, Kremer, Selleck. The 1976 Oracle 155 Pep Block Keeping in tradition, the Pep Block had a money raising pro- ject which was the selling of plastic tumblers. From the result of those sales, they had sufficient assets to help cover the organiza- tional expenses they ran into. Though there was a lacking in the great numbers of the Pep Block, the members who did belong should be complimented for the fine job they did . BAR 156 The 1976 Oracle 1. PEP BLOCK: FRONT ROW: Advisor Mrs. Natterman, Canen, Hummel, Bowman, Spra gue, Oliphant. ROW 2: Penn, Allbaugh, Campbell, Overholser, McGreevey, Edging, Nel son. ROW 3: McGreevey, Abbott, Hankins, LaFontaine, Recher, Penn, Dyer. ROW 4: Bro vont, Moore, Jeffery, Hughes, Davis, Bradford, Godbey. ROW 5: Combs, Driscol, Hall Miller, Disinger, Willy, Penn. The POM PON girls were in step to a new director this year. Mrs. Cheryl Nattermann helped the girls develop dance routines for all home football and basket- ball games at which they per- formed throughout the year. The group went to Valparaiso University in Indiana during the past summer for a week of train- ing camp. They developed two new routines each day. A special Christmas perform- ance in December proved enter- taining for all spectators as the girls executed a snappy routine to Jingle-Bell Rock. It was a fun' treat when the girls threw candy canes to those watching the per- formance. Vicky Overholser attended drum major camp for a week in June at Smith-Walbridge Camp n near Syracuse, Indiana. Miss Overholser marched and drilled for ten hours daily with her squad. Vicky received high plac- ings in several contests through- out the week. Vicky led the band first semes- ter in all marching events at DCHS and was very devoted to the band in her second year as drum major. KEW Goto Camp POM PONS: 1: FRONT ROW: I. Johns, C. Murray, M. Morrison, B. McGreevy, N. Beale. BACK ROW: C. Walters, L. Aldrich, K. Berto, T. Brewer, L. Nipple. 2: Drum Major Vicky Overholser and Band Director Royce R. Armstrong. 3: Practice makes perfect especially on a windy day. The 1976 Oracle 'I57 lo IS 7l 0 N s Slow Start But Soon Moving Officers of SCIENCE-MATH CLUB were chosen by a minority this year since not all members attended the election meeting. President was Larry Lucas, Tom Ward was vice president, and the combined position of secretary- treasurer was fillec' by Kevin Kremer. Science teacher, Mr. Charles Geheb, was advisor of 1. SCI-MATH CLUB: FRONT ROW: David Maxwell, David Alvarez, Kevin Dittman, Andy Mahoney. ROW 2: Eric Ross, Kevin Kremer, Larry Lucas, Tom Ward. BACK ROW: Advisor Charles Geheb, Rod Gray, Ed George. 2. Sci- Math officers look through probable books to discuss at the next meeting. 158 The 1976 Oracle the club . The group was slow in organiz- ing and electing officers this year so they were late in formulating plans until the second semester. An annual event is to take a field trip to an establishment that is science related. In the two previous years visits were made to Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Inter- ested students were permitted to go for a small fare and a signed parent's permission slip. The club also planned another trip to Chicago and to Grissom Air Force Base . ASM :I ,Ma In late September Spanish Club held an initiation at Walton's Woods. Old and new members alike enjoyed a hay ride and weiner roast. Club advisor, Mr. Abel Alvarez and officers organ- ized a successful, fun-filled eve- ning for over 50 students that participated. The club also shared holiday spirit by caroling in December. It was an unusual but welcome experience for those listening to the all Spanish songs. At monthly meetings, mem- bers that had gone to Mexico shared ideas and showed pic- tures. Foreign exchange stu- dents, Nancy Arribasplata from Peru and Lorenzo Aragon from Nicaragua , told about customs and home life of their countries. At one meeting Nancy did a dance routine to a traditional Peruvian song. KEW Initiation, Good Start for Spanish Club ! 1: SPANISH CLUB shares the spirit of Christmas with Delphi residents. 2: SPANISH CLUB: FRONT ROW: Hoffman, Murray, Young, Hoffman. ROW 2: Weddell, Goodwin, Driscol, Appleton. ROW 3: Barnard. Johnson, Petry, George. ROW 4: Lohrman, Kingery, Berto, Evans. ROW 5: Stevens, Gray, Gray, George. ROW 6: Langston, Lake, Gray. ROW 7: Buttice, Petry, Rogers, Denhart. ROW 8: Hildebrant, Maxwell, Leahy. ROW 9: Harshbarger, Garth, Ratcliff, Abbott. ROW 10: Hanaway, Lanham. ROW 11: Fountain, Thomsen, Ratcliff. ROW 12: McFatridge, Beale, Watson, Woodruff. The 1976 Oracle 159 1: Members of Spanish Club brave the cold to sing carols in Spanish to Delphi Citizens. 2: Jerilyn Anderson attempts to read Christmas carols in Spanish. 3: SPANISH CLUB: FRONT ROW: AFS Student Nancy Arribasplata , Vice President - David Alvarez. ROW 2: Treasurer - Joyce Hughes, Secretary - Susan Abbott, President - JoAnn Campbell, Advisor - Mr. Abe Alvarez. ROW 3: E. Morrow, M. Langston, C. Holloway, K. Myers. Club Sings Spanish Carols --.., ROW 4: G. Bell, Y. Penn, D. Dyer, N. Beale. ROW 5: I. Anderson, K. Martin, C. Sell. ROW 6: T. Penn, I. Nelson, K. Sullivan, N. Holloway. ROW 7: C. Crume, S. Rishel, D. Sales, R. Seese. ROW 8: P. Walters, J. Moore. T. McGreevey, M. Mears. ROW 9: A. Hawn, P. Hankins, B. McGreevey, R. Packard. ROW 10: L. Smith, V. McGreevey, S. Nelson, K. Walton. ROW 11: B. Hanna, J. Delaney, B. Rector. 160 The 1976 Oracle Students Inspire New Ideas Student Council was the repre- sentation of the student body to the administration. It was made up of students nominated and elected by fellow classmates. The purpose of Student Council was to produce for a mutual understanding of activities and new ideas brought up by both the students and administration. The councilmen brought the feelings of the pupils to the administra- tive personnel and introduced new policies to students. Some activities of Student Council included policing the parking lot, changing the sign in front of the school and making announcements on the PA twice daily. Members also planned and carried out preparations for Del- phi Homecoming '75 and the newly organized Food Commit- tee. The five offices of Student Council were President, Becky Ellerg Vice President, Brad Bur- tong Secretary, Lisa Aldridge: Treasurer, Ed Georgeg and Par- liamentarian Gary Boyles. Mr. Joseph Seurynck was the advisor. Members included all senior class officers, each underclass president and four representatives from each class that were elected by that class. ASM 1: lt seems that Heidi Edging is about to snack on a Christmas tree branch, but she is actually decorating it. 2: The green end goes where? The 1976 Oracle 161 1: Changing the front sign is a regular job for Student Council members. 2: SITTING: Heidi Edging. FRONT ROW: Beth Gray, Kim Hathaway, Sherri Flora, Gary Boyles, Eddie George , Lisa Aldrich, Brad Burton, Becky Eller, Vickie McGreevey, Chris Crawford, Advisor Mr. Seurynck. ROW 2: Rick Crowder, Kevin Leahy, David Alvarez, Bill Stauffer, Jeff Been. BACK ROW: Brian Burton, Gary McLemore, Terrie McGreevey, Ion Sullivan. Gerald Yost, David Scott, Peggy Hildebrandt, Linda Mays, Joyce Hughes. utual Understandings Prevail 162 The 1976 Oracle The Sunny Side of Things The Little Theater was the scene of an important event on November 24 when SUNSHINE members of DCHS held a formal initiation - installation ceremo- nies for new girls in the organi- zation. Those initiated pledged to give cheery helpfulness and kindness to all people. A recep- tion followed in the business wing. The Sunshine Society sponsored a puppy and kitten raffle and sold cider and cookies at Oracle- Fest. The club also participated in other community activities throughout the year. KEW 1. SUNSHINE: FRONT ROW: L. Penn, S. Kauffman, K. Draper, M. Acheson, P. Overman, G. Brosman, B. Humphrey. ROW 2: J. Coddington, M. Kirk, V.P. D. Hummel, R. Sec. H. Edging, Pres. B. Eller, Treas. M. Martin, C. Sec. M. Mears, S. Bowman, Advisor C. Wolfe. ROW 3: C. Calvert, V. McGreevey, C. Griffith, T. I-lolsinger, D. Recher, D. LaFontaine, P. Britton, D. Flora, C. Hanawalt, D. Rozhon, C. Lear. 2. Diane Flora accepts a lighted candle at initiation. The 1976 Oracle 163 The Dawning Theta Shines ,quo- 1. Corrie QCindy Murrayj comforts Paul Ueff Beenb after a long day at the office. 2. The six flights of stairs prove to be challenging to delivery man, Jim Tyner. 3. Theta members indulge in running through BAREFOOT IN THE PARK. 4. THETA: LEFT ROW: Pres. Jeff Been, V. Pres. Kevin Leahy, Andy Mahoney, Vickie McGreevey, JoAnn Campbell, Kay Walton, Maureen Leahy. RIGHT ROW: Advisor Morris Buck, Sec. -Treas. Shelley Ratcliff , Jenny Landes, Cindy Murray, Jim Tyner, Brian Hanna, Terri Crume. 5. After a night on the town with exotic foods, Mother QJoAnn Campbellj and Paul 164 The I976 Oracle find themselves exhausted. THETA members left dust in their tracks when they sped off to fun-filled and mind expanding activities this year. They raised the curtain of the year with the production of the farcical comedy, Barefoot In The Park. Members for- feited many hours of their summer vaca- tion to rehearse for the performances of September 19 and 20. Theta, a club concerning itself with theatrical related areas, undertook many activities to develop the theater depart- ment of DCHS. Numerous Theta partici- pants attended other plays presented by area actors and actresses. Initiation in mid-February brought new members into this illustrious club. The initiationfwas held at the school and required each initiate a chance to display his dramatically inclined capabilities. Initiates inducted were David Alvarez, Becky Eller, Ron Cripe, Ron Gerard, Rod Gray, Kim Hathaway, Kevin Kremer, Lori Kremer, Heidi Edging, Drew Clif- ford. JOB The I976 Oracle 165 The duties of public relations director, packrat in charge of music equipment, and chief messenger fell to , TOP TWENTY'S long needed manager and found it to be a rather exhaustive job. Top Twenty, besides begin- ning the year with a student assistant, also had to begin with a practically new group of singers since many of last year's Top Twenty consisted of seniors. The 1: TOP TWENTY: SITTING AND KNEELING: Vickie McGreevey, Ray Wilson. Joetta Johns. Kevin Leahy, Vickie Brown, Jeff Gerard, Angela Kidd, Ron Cripe, Kevin Kremer, Heidi Edging. STANDING: Lisa Aldrich, Terry Snoeburger, Mark Goodwin, JoAnn Campbell, Russ Garrison, Teresa Thomsen, Susan Abbott, Alan Cain, Susan Luff, Ron Appleton, Biff Shank, Maxine Perry. 2: This trio of instrumentalists prepare a new musical arrangement. 3: Last minute preparations are made before the performance. group overcame this handicap and by mid-January were ready for Stage Band and Swing Choir contest. Top Twenty changed from a Group II classification to the higher rated and more com- petitive Group I. The Swing Choir continued giving annual performances at Oracle-Fest, the Christmas con- cert, the Tippecanoe Mall and the anticipated spring tour. KAH Talented Singers Perform x ' . - K ffm, I W4 4 5 . 11 ' ' K R , . X ff ,fp 1, f - ? , 3 5 1 , if 5 . I . , . , I fj 3 . 4 Q -7 ag, ff gr Ffa V fx S 7 KL X f ' Q , A '. D 'wg t -QQ Wav my ' f -xx, - ,, -' 1'x. B- 5,13 ,4 ' 1' L. 3 if? fy ' , 7 3. : x . I A , ii! ,in , ,, ' we rgg M M X w A, 5 A 'TKT V ,u Q - x gif .M :fa I ,t D fyw. I .V I phi, 4 'K' fb 1' ' fi ' Y 1, ex, Q? ,f w- -up Q K -ANV5 M' V e ,:,.- . I Xxx ,Arm I I. N., X 4 Y.. Vxkumb ax g E26 X in fy Q Qj.z2,,g V U f ZW? v me I - S33 Q4 gf 1? 4 Sf.,-'fa , I ia? J ,Q a - Q. y The 1976 Oracle U N ev in , x Some of the youth in the Delphi Community High School area found it to be a worthwhile project to devote their time to the mentally handi- capped. They belonged to an organization named the YOUTH ASSOCI- ATION FOR RETARDED CHILDREN. This club was sponsored by Mr. Michael Sanders and much effort was put forth from this man, the mem- bers, and the officers, consisting of President Regina Sturdivant, Vice President Rita Miller, and Cheryl Bradford Secretary-Treasurer, to make the time valuable. On the average, about 75 mentally handicapped from the area were invited to the activities sponsored by the club. Most of these activities consisted of parties held around an important holiday. The Christmas party turned out to be the big event of the year and was held in conjunction with the Flora Citizen's Band Club. Presents were given and a band played Christmas music. All of these activities were just small bits of concern shown to the community's retarded children by people who care. BB 3.4 1. YOUTH ARC: FRONT ROW: Sharon Ragan, Jane Wallace, Pres. Regina Sturdivant. ROW 2: Tammy Oliphant, Linda Penn, Sue Peters, Lori Spitznagle, Cheryl Bradford, Lisa Snoeberger. ROW 3: JoAnna Plunkett, Elaine Morrow, Barb Mears, Peggy Maxwell, Judy Johns, Joyce Cox, Donna Bradford, Dora Dyer, Denise LaFontaine, Jean Walters. ROW 4: Advisor Michael Sanders, V. Pres. Rita Miller. Lori Fisher, Kris Walters , Kathy Reneau, Judy Walters, Janice Baker, Sheryl Christiansen, Ron Cade, Patty Overman, Kathy Draper, Navella Miller. 2. The Valentine party was a huge success. Worthwhile Project The 1976 Oracle 169 Abbott, Brian, 56, 117, 140, 159. Abbott, Joan, 77. Abbott, Susan, 61, 102, 124, 126, 135, 139, 152, 156, 160, 166. Acheson, Melinda, 102, 153, 163. Alberts, Gary, 114, 117. Alberts, Kim, 110. Alderman, Don, NP Aldrich, Lisa, 102, 126, 140, 146, 157, 162, 166. Allbaugh, Mary, 83, 147, 156. Allbaugh, Ron, 102, 147. Allen, Kathy, 117. Alvarez, Abel, 67, 77, 160. Alvarez, Earleen, 17, 77, 128. Alvarez, David, 67, 69, 102, 126, 142, 145, 151. 154, 158, 160, 162, 167. Anderson, Doug, 19, 57, 110. Anderson, Jerilyn, 117, 142, 154, 160. Anderson, Norman, 117, 129, 147. Antcliff, Bill, 36. Anthony, Eldon, NP Appleton, John, 83. Appleton, Mark, 102, 151, 159. Appleton, Ron, 57, 62, 110, 126, 135, 139, 151, 152, 166. Aragon, Lorenzo, 32. Armstrong, Royce, 77, 157. Arribasplata, Nancy, 32, 39, 83, 126, 134, 160. Baker, Janice, 117, 148, 150, 169. Baker Laura 74 77. Baker, Mike, 71, 102, 150. Baker, Pat, 57, 110, 138. Baker. Tom, 28, 77. Barnard, Dave, 66, 72, 102, 127, 145, 151, 167. Barnard, Scott, 64, 66, 110, 142, 145, 151, 159. Bamett, Barb, 9, 68, 102, 168. Barnett, Patricia, 68, 110, 126, 140. Barnett, Reine, 26, 28, 68, 102, 142, 168. Beach, John, 77, 147. Beale, Joe, 64, 66, 102, 159, 167. Beale, David, 77, 147, 149. Beale, Nancy, 117, 142, 143, 157, 160. Beale, Theresa, 117, 142, 143. Beamer, Kim, 117, 147. Been, David, 110, 147. Been, Jeff, 3, 102, 127, 162, 164. Bell, Don, 117. Bell, Gina, 11, 110, 160. Bellamy, Brad, 67, 117. Berkshire, Cheryl, 110. Beminger, Editlte, 76. Berto, Kim, 110, 157, 159. Berto, Tony, 66, 77. Best, Brian, 118. Bishop, Steve, 110, 140. Boerger, Robert, 58, 62, 83, 145. Boles, Becky, 110. Borden, Curtis, 31, 110. Borden, Ralph, 110. Bowling, Bedeva, 78, 140. Bowman, J. D., 51, 57, 66, 110, 142, 145, 154, 167. Brosman, Gail, 103, 134, 139, 163. Brummett, Brad, 71, 84, 136, 145, 167. Brovant, Karen, 111, 142, 156. Brovant, Michael, 84. ' Brown, Danelle, 103, 155. Brown, Diane, 111. Brown, Greg, 84, Brown, Orville, 111. Brown, Ron, 111. Brown, Tina, 21, 118, 147, 155. Brown, Vickie, 103, 126, 140, 166. Bruce, Marc, 66, 103, 145. Burkhalter, Brent, 66, 103, 151, 167. Burton, Brad 3, 67, 103, 127, 142, 151, 154, 162. Burton, Brian, 118, 162. Burge, Steve, 111. Bums, Kevin, 67, 111. Busch, Alan, 111. Buttice, Judy, 111. Cade, Ron, 111, 169. Cahill, Steve, 118. Cain, Alan, 69, 84, 127, 139, 166. Cain, Dale, 40. Calvert, Cheryl, 85, 140, 147, 163. Calvert, Joan, 41. Campbell, JoAnn, 34, 45, 85, 127, 134, 140, 142, 152, 156, 160, 164, 166. Canen, Jeff, 56, 63, 64, 118, 141. Canen, Nancy, 68, 103, 137, 142, 156, 157. Capper, Theresa, 111. Chapman, Tony, 58, 66, 103, 136, 147 167. Childers, Winona, 85. Christian, Richard, 78. Christiansen , Gerald , 111 . Christiansen, Sheryl, 111, 139, 169. Clark, Rick, 103. 142, 146, 149, 150, 160, 164. Crume, Celena, 61, 118. Cruzzi, Robert, 56, 118. Cull, Janella, 61, 70, 118, 143. Cull, Grant, 86, 136. Cull, Kareen, 60, 70, 111, 168. Cunnignham, Everett, 36. Dale, Skip, 57, 64, 66,111, 145, 151, 167 . Daulton, Steve, 118. Davis, Christy, 19, 111, 134, 150, 156. Delaney, Jim, 103, 160. Denhart, Richard, 56, 63, 118, 159. Denton, Brad, 118. Dickinson, Charles, 40, 167. Dickinson, Don, 57, 62, 111, 147. Diehl, Beth, 118. Dilling, Jesse, 64, 66.71, 103, 167. Dillman, Dan, 118, 147. Dillon, Kim, 118, 148. Dillon , Tracy , 118. Disinger Disinger , Beth, 118, 156. , Bill, 111. Disinger, Kim, 111, 155. Disinger, Marcia, NP Dittman, Gerry, 118. Dittman, Kevin, 66, 103, 138, 155, 158 167. Doerr, Bob, 64, 66, 104. Downham, Debra, 118. Downham, Jeannie, 104. Clawson, Crystal, 12, 70, 85, 137, 153 168. Clawson, Debra, 70, 103. Clawson, Jay, 85. Clawson, Jeff, 118. Clawson, Pat, 63, 71, 118. Clawson Robin, 76. Clear, Tom, 111. Clem, Frank, 103. Clem, Kent, 118. Clifford, Drew, 65, 66, 67, 85, 127, 134, 141, 145, 150, 151, 154, 167. Clifford, Hugh, 63, 67, 118, 138. Clifford, Tim, 85. Clifton, Cynthia, 78. Cobbs, Harold, 111. Cobbs, Sue, 118, 143. Coddington, Janice, 103, 134. Coghill, Cathy, 103. Coghill, Doug, 103.' Cole, Susan, 21. Collins, Clyde, 118. Collins, Doug, 57, 111. Collins, David, 78. Combs, Corrina, 118, 148, 156. Downing , Kenneth , 118 . Draper, Carol 1115, 104. Draper, Carol 1105, 111, 134, 155. Draper, Dean, 86. Draper Doug , 86, 147 . Draper: Kathy, 104, 163, 169. Draper, Kevin, 118. Draper, Sonia, 86, 70. Driscol, Gina, 70, 110, 142, 154, 156, 159. Driscol, Richard, 56, 118, 142. Dubes, Linda, 111, 70, 147. Duddy, Steve, 111. Duff, Ed, 57, 66, 64, 111, 145, 147. Duff, Greg, 64, 66, 111, 145, 147. Duff, William, 40. Dunbar , Carey, 58, 66, 86, 167. Dunbar, Greg, 63, 119, 147. Dyer, Dora, 119, 148, 156, 160, 169. East, Ron, 17, 34, 66, 87, 151, 167. Ebrite, Norm, 34, 78. Edging, Darrell, 71, 104. Edging, Heidi, 82, 126, 127, 135, 140. 150, 161, 162, 166. Eller, Becky, 2, 87, 127, 129, 162. Elston, Ken, 119. Elston, Pam, 104. Emmitt, Jeff, 63, 119. Engle, Lynn, 104. Erb, Jerry, 2. Evans, Dave, 63, 119, 150. Evans, Greg, 112,'150, 159. Everett, Deborah, 87. Bowman. Sandy, 83, 137, 146, 149, 156. Bowman, Sharon, 102, 153. Boyd, Beth, 83, 126, 139, 140, 155. Boyd, Joan, 102, 153, 168. Boyles. Gary, 71, 102, 128, 151 Bradford, Cheryl, 102, 140, 155, 169 Bradford, Donna, 110, 139, 156, 169 Bradshaw, Steph, 3, 84. Brewer, Toni, 68, 84. 134, 144, 168. Britton, Elizabeth, 118. Britton, Patricia, 102, 134, 163. Brooks , Brooks , Brooks Bobby, 118. Cindy. 84, 160. James 111. Buck, ivtonis, ,78. 127, 164, 167 170 The 1976 Oracle 162. 157 Compton, Mary Ellen, 85. Conner, Robert, 78. Cottrell, Phil, 63, 71. Cowart, Joyce. NP Cowart, Tom, 118. Cowart, Yvonne, 111. Cox, Joyce, 118, 148, 169. Crawford, Chris, 45, 66, 82, 151, 162, 167. Crawford, Clara, 41. Crawford, Rock, 64, 66, 111, 147. Cree, Connie, 118, 142, 154, 155. Cree, Ron, 86, 136. Cripe, Denna, 118, 143. Cripe, Cindy, 103. Cripe, John, 24, 58, 103, 111. Cripe, Ron, 111, 127, 139, 146, 166. Crowder, Rick, 86, 151, 162. Crume, Terri, 3, 17, 103, 126, 134, Everett, Joyce, 61, 60, 112, 148. Everett , Theresa, 112, 142, 148, 155. Famer, Sandy, NP Fassnacht, Joe, 15, 71, 104, 147, 167. Fassnacht, Louis, 17, 87, 147. Fassnacht, Richard, 63, 71, 119, 147. Felix, Ron, 112. Fiedler, Brenda, 104, 139, 155. Fisher, Lori, 75, 112, 129, 148, 169. Flora, Diane, 104, 163. Flora, Randi, 147, 119. Flora, Sherri, 28, 104, 139, 142, 162, 168. Foreman, Brian, 87. Foster, Katrina, 119. Foster, Vickie, 112. Fountain, Carol, 87, 142, 154, 159. Frost, Johnny, 119. Frye, Rod, 119. Furr, Deborah, 87. Furr, Ricky, 119. Galimore, Mike, 104, 136. Garrison, Brian, 88. Garrison, Frank, 112. Garrison, James, 119, 146, 147. Garrison, Russ, 64, 66, 104, 127, 135, 139, 151, 152, 166, 167. Garth, Tim, 67, 119, 142, 159. Geheb, Charles, 29, 78, 138, 158. Gerard, Jeff, 104, 140, 147, 166. Gerard, Julie, 60, 70, 112, 127, 144, 154, 168. Gerard, Ron, 71, 88, 126, 136, 167. George, David, 112. George, Ed, 64, 66, 71, 103, 142, 151, 158, 159, 162, 164, 167. George, Pat, 64, 66, 112, 141, 151, 159 . Gerbens. Marilyn, 19, 113. 134, 150, 155. German, Brad, 66, 88. German, Doug, 88, 146. German, Randy, 64, 66, 113, 146. Gibbs, David, 113. Gibbs, Laura, 119. Gibson, Emery, 113. Gill, James, 88. Girton, Alan, 62, 113. Gish, Melanie, 88, 127, 142, 154. Glass, Andy, 64, 66, 104, 167. Glick, Ed, 67, 78. Goad , Lisa , 68 , 119 . Godbey, Diana, 113, 156. Goodwin, Pat, 57, 113. Goodwin, Mark, 69, 104, 126, 127, 135 140, 151, 152, 159, 166. Gosewehr, Bill, 113. Gosewehr, Karolyn, 88. Goslee, Doris, 76. Gosnell, Randy, NP Gray, Allen, 89. Gray, Beth, 89, 139. 146, 159, 162, 168. Gray, Rod, 62, 67, 104, 127, 158, 159, 167 Gray, Tim, 119, 142, 154, 159. Hefner, Bill, 120, 142, 150, 154. Heiland, Tim, 89. Heinrich, Cindy, 70, 113. Heise, Corrina, 120. Heise, Sam, 64, 113, 147. Herr, Denise, 120. Herron, Cathy, 61, 70, 113, 142. Herron, Jeff, 105, 147. Hicks, Gary, 120. Hildebrandt, Patricia, 70, 120, 155. Hildebrandt, Peggy, 113, 159, 162. Hill, Dan, 113. Hill, Robert, 120. Hinkle, Tom, 120. Hobaugh, Mike, 67, 90, 136. Hobaugh, Teresa, 31, 113, 140, 155. Hoffman, Mark, 56, 58, 63, 64, 116, 159. Hoffman, Mike, 69, 102, 138, 145, 151, 159, 167. Holloway, Cindy, 113, 160. Holloway, Nancy, 120, 137, 143, 155, 160. Holsinger, Teresa, 105, 153, 155, 156. Houser, Jeff, 120. Houser, Trina, 113, 155. Huff, Don, 124. Huff. Melody, 120, 143. Hughes, Dan, 56, 120. Hughes, Joey, 105. Hughes, Joyce, 113, 127, 134, 154, 156 160, 162. Humes, Jennifer, 60, 61, 70, 79, 168. Hummel, Calvin, 63, 71, 120. Hummel, Denise, 105, 134, 137, 156. Humphrey, Becky, 70, 90, 147, 155, 163, 168. Humphrey, Cheryl, 120. Hunt, Marylo, 120. Hunt, Robin, 105. Hurst, Steve, 64, 65, 66. Hyman, MaryAnn, 90, 147. Isaacs, Kevin, 90. Isley, Sandra, 34. Ives, Betsy, 55, 113, 142. Ives. Joesph T. Jr. , 40. James, David, NP 149, 156. LaFontaine, Kent, 120, 146. LaFontaine, Randy, 136. Lake, Randi, 120. Lake. Stephanie, 114, 147. lake, Terri, 114, 159. Landes, Jenny, 91, 126, 155, 165. Lane, Jim, 106. Lane, Pam, 91. Lane, Peggy, 114. Langston, Cynthia, 114, 159. Langston, Laurie. 91. Langston, Malinda, 114, 159. Langston, Richard, 120, 147. Lanham , Melody, 92, 159. Lantz, Bill, 36. Larimore, Joyce, 120. Larimore, Richard. 114. Lavy, Kenneth, 120, 147. Lawson, Connie, 106. Lawson, Nancy, 114. Layer, Debbie, 106, 155. Leahy, Kevin, 4, 27, 39, 62, 64, 66, 92, 129, 135. Leahy, Maureen, 3, 106, 126, 134, 140 164. Leahy, Pat, 120, 142, 159. Lear, Cecilia, 92. 153. Lear, Kevin, NP Leinberger, Betty, 2, 92, 141, 150. leinberger, Joe, 114, 126, 135, 138, 139, 142, 154. Leinberger, William, 71, 120, 154. Lewellen, Linda, 19, 79, 146, 150. Lloyd, James, 63, 65, 120. Lohrman, Mike, 57, 58, 114, 145, 151, 159, 167. Lohrman, Wally, 92. Long, Stan, 120, 147. Longfellow, Steve, 15, 58, 79, 167. Lucas, Diane, 106, 147. Lucas, Larry, 66, 92, 145, 150, 158. Luff, Randall, 121. Luff, Susan, 106, 126, 128, 139, 166. Mahoney, Andy, 2, 45, 92, 151, 158, 164. Gray, Tom, 104, 136. Green, Ramona, 113, 148. Green, Ron, 119. Green, Tim, 113, 140. Griffith, Connie, 104, 140, 152, 153, 163. Griffith, Shirley, 61, 119. Grimm, Edna, 79, 153. Guckien, Marie, 89, 153, 155. Hall, Gail, 113, 140, 150, 155. Hall, Susan, 119, 148, 156. Hamelman. Leroy, 64, 66, 113. Hammel, George, 119. Hammel, Mike, 105. Hammond, Linda, 113. Hammond, Teresa, 89. Hampton, Debbie, 119, 148. Hanawalt, Connie, 105, 134, 163. Jeffery, Laura, 113. Jeffery, Lea, 113, 156. Jenkins, Kim, 70, 113. Jennings, Brad, 64, 66, 72, 105, 145 167. Jennings, Lora, 120. Johns, Joetta, 68, 90, 139, 166, 168 Johns, Judy, 90, 147, 157, 169. Johns, Leanna, 70, 113, 147. Johns, MaryBeth, 19, 68, 110. Johns, Steve, 56, 120. Johnson, Brad, 114. Johnson. Ion, 51, 67, 114, 141, Johnson, Marsha, 105, 153, Johnson, Maylana, 105, 136. Johnson. Myrna, 90. Iones, Brian, 56, 120, 147. Justice, Alvin, 114. 159 . Mahoney, Tim, 93. Manahan, Garald, 41, 129. Marchand, Becky, 106, 146, 153. Marion, Garry, 67. 69, 106, 167. Marion, Ron, 106. Marris, Melissa, 121, 148. Martin, Dick, 106, 147. Martin, Kelly, 120, 147, 159. Martin, Michelle, 93, 134, 150. Martin, Tammy, 107. Maxson, Mark, 107, 136. Maxwell, Dave, 107, 147, 151, 158. Maxwell, Debra, 55, 60, 70, 110, 144, 159, 168. Maxwell, Gayle, 114. Maxwell, Jim, 107, 136, 147. Maxwell, Peggy, 93, 169. Maxwell, Russ, 114. Hanaway, Cindy. 89, 159. Hankins, Bruce, 120. Hankins, Penny, 9, 105. 156, 160. Hanna, Brian, 2, 69, 105, 127, 128, 160, 164. Hanna, David, 79, 144. Hardacre, Laressa, NP Harter, John, 105, 147. Hartigan, Robert, 79, 127, 140, 154. Harshbarger, Douglas, 120, 159. Harshbarger, Peggy, NP Hathaway, Kent, 120, 147. Hathaway, Kevin, 26, 56, 120, 141, 154. Hathaway, Kim, 3, 62, 89, 127, 128, 134, 150, 162, 168. Hathaway, Russ, 57, 62, 105, 167. Hatke, Sally, 105. Hawkins, Sue, 113, 140, 148. Hawn, Angela, 113, 134, 142, 160. Hawn, Marcella, 70, 105, 139, 152. Haynes, Pam, 113. Healey, Dale, 63, 120. Heath, Jack, 41. Kamp, Janice, 79. Kauffman, Sherri, 114, 140, 155, 163. Kendall, Pam, 75, 114, 137, 142, 155. Kendall, Bob, 72, 91, 142, 154, 167. Kennedy, Steve, 58, 65, 66, 167. Kennedy, Tom, 63, 71, 120, 146, 147. Kesling, Randy, 58, 66, 91, 136, 145, 167. Kidd, Angela, 105, 126, 140, 150, 180. King, Alan, 63, 79, 136. Kingery, Tim, 57, 58, 62, 114, 151, 159. Kirk, Melody, 70, 91, 153. Kirk. Tim, 105, 136. 147. Kleckner, Robert, 56, 120, 135. Koch. Bruce. 63, 67, 120. Koch, Charles, 14, 67, 138. Kochert, Edna, 79. Kremer. Kevin, 91, 127, ,134, 135, 140, 151, 152, 158, 166. Kremer. L01'i, 120, 127, 134, 143, 152, 154, 155. Laird, Glen, 114. LaFontaine, Denise, 34, 60, 105, 124, Maxwell, Terry, 107. May, Robert, 114, 140. Mays, Linda, 114, 155, 162. McCarty, Mark, 114. McCoy, Maretta, 80. Mclfatridge, Robert, 56, 63, 121, 159. McGinnis, Gary, 121, 146. McGinnis, Mike, 114. McGhee, Kathy, 60, 70, 107, 154, 168. McGreevey, Brenda, 45, 102, 139, 156, 157, 160. McGreevey, Vicky, 82, 106, 127, 134, 135, 140, 152, 156, 160, 162, 163, 164 . McGreevey, Terrie, 117, 137, 155, 160, 162 . Mclntire, Jane, 80. Mclntire, l,eonard, 31, 57, 69, 80. Mclntire, Rick, 58, 93, 145, 167. McKay, Brad, 114. McKinley, Dan, 67, 74, 107, 136. McKinney, Nancy, 107. McKinney, Robert, 114. McKnight, Bob, 93. The 1976 Oracle 171 McLemore, Dewey, 67, 107, 145. McLemore, Gary, 67, 120, 138, 145, 162. McTigue, Dale, 62, 107. McTigue, Ernestine, 120, 148. McTigue, Neal, 114, 147. McTigue, Shirley, 107. Mears, Barb, 114, 147, 169. Mears, Beverly. 121. Mears, Melissa, 82, 124, 134, 139, 152, 155. 160. Merritt, Margie, 93. Michael, Lisa, 114. Miller, Brad, 93. Miller, Leanna, 121, 156. Miller, Navella, 114, 169. Miller, Norman, 80. Miller, Rita, 75, 107, 169. Minnicus, Gordon, 93. Minnicus, Jerome, 114. Minnicus, Mike, 71, 107. Minnicus, Thomas, 121. Pearson, Peggy, 107. Pearson, Tina, 115. Pearson, Tracy, 121, 155. Penn, Linda, 45, 95, 147, 156, 163, 169. Penn, Louis, 95. Penn, Steve, 115, 147. Penn, Tina, 121, 143, 147, 156, 160. Penn, Yvonne, 121, 156, 160. Percell, Tim, 107. Perdue, Phil, NP Ferry , Bill, NP Perry, Jalayne, Perry, Maxine, Peter, Sue, 21, Peters , Pat , 64 Perry , Charles , 154 . 159 . 70, 115. 126, 115, 140, 166. 121. 169. 71 115 167. ,24,,56,63,121,141, Pet.ry, Kim, 68, 96, 138, 141, 150. 154 Petry, Kitty, 115, 132, 142, 159. Pettit, Renne, 121. Pfister, Kathy, 121. Seurynck, Joseph, 31, 81, 72, 74, 134. 162. Shaeffer, Brad, 67, 116. Shaffer, Diana, 108. Shank, Biff, 67, 116, 126, 134, 139, 151, 166, 169. Sharp, Allana, 32. Sheehan, Patty, 17, 19, 116, 134, 150, 155 . Shoemaker, Jerry, 116. Simmerman, Barbara, 97. Smith, Denise, 17. Smith, James, 116. Smith, Jacqueline, 122. Smith, LaVerne, 68, 108, 140, 142, 150 154, 160. Smith, Needa, 23. Smith, Susan, 122, 129, 143. Skiles Jerry NP Snethen, Kathy, 122, 148. Snethen, Jeff, 71, 108, 147. Snowberger, Lisa, 122, 169. Morris , Misner, Gary, 115. Misner, Paul, 121. Moore, Audrey, 70, 107. Moore, Charlene, 121. Moore, Darlene, 70, 115, 155, 156. Moore, Jerry, 117, 137, 142, 155. Moore, Ma 115 TY' - Morgan, Marilyn, 94. Morgan, Patricia, 17, 107. Morgan, Sandra, 115. Rick. NP Morrison, Maribeth, 107, 157. Morrow, Elaine, 115, 155, 160, 169. Mullendore, Charles, 94, 149. Mullin, James, 14, 26, 121, 141, 146, 147, 154. Mullin, Steve, 67, 115, 147. Munson, Rick, 115, 141, 154. Murray, Cindy, 104, 126, 128, 134, 157 159, 164. Myers, Cathy 1121, 94. Myers, Debbie, 115, 147. Myers, Denny, 23, 66, 94. Myers, Kathy 191, 121. Myers, Katrina, 115, 160, 155. Nattermann, Cheryl, 14, 68, 80, 156. Nelson, Anne, 121, 126, 155, 143. Nelson, Janet, 121, 160. Nelson, Sarah, 94, 134, 135, 140, 152, 156, 160. Nichols, Jeff, 41, 63, 121. Nipple, Harold, 40. Nipple. Lori, 9, 107, 157. Nipple, Troy, 63, 121, 147. Nydegger, Mark, 121. Oberkrom, Steve, 94. Oldaker, Rita, 107. Oliphant, Mable, 80. Oliphant, Marty, 121. Oliphant, Tammy, 9, 94, 137, 149, 156 169. Oliver, Robin, 63, 121. Oliver, Tim, 66, 71, 107, 167. O'Neill, Jim, 107, 126, 139. O'Neill, David, 94. Overman, Patty, 163, 169. Overholser, Dean, 124. Overholser, Vicky, 17, 95, 142, 147, 146, 154, 156. Overmyer, Tamara, 61, 151. Pace, Vickie, 107, 140, 158. Packard, Rick, 2, 107, 160. Pattengale, Pam, 121. Patterson, John, 95. Patterson, Patty, 121, 143. Patty, Lisa, 121, 148. Patty, Lori, 95. Patrick, Tom, 107. Payne, David, 66, 107, 128, 167. Payne, Julie, 121. Peacock, Harold, 107. Peacock, Kathy, 121. Pearson, Becky, 115. Pearson, Delores, 115. Pearson, Don, 66, 95. Pearson, Gary, 95, 139. Pearson , Lynette 121 . 172 The 1976 Oracle Pfister, Vicky, 96. Plunkett, Dan, 115. Plunkett, JoAnna, 115, 155, 169. Politz, Debbie, 107, 128. Popejoy, Gail, 121. Price, Dan, 107. Prather, Joan, 122, 148, 155. Pritts, Lucinda, 96. Quesenbery, James, 108. Quesenbery, Janice, 96, 146. Quick, Cathy, 80. Quinn, Craig, 96. Ragan, Sharon, 115, 169. Ratcliff, Shelley, 96, 126, 134, 159, 164. Ratcliff, Tim. 122, 159. Recher, Dee, 34, 108, 124, 128, 156. 153. Rector, Brett, 3, 67, 108, 134, 151, 160, 167 . Rector, Troy, 97, 67, 136, 167. Reed, Lisa, 108. Reneau, Kathy, 122, 169. Reynolds, Debra, 115, 146, 155. Replogle, Rodger, 63, 56, 117, 150. Rider, Jeffrey, 122, 142, 146. Ringer, George, 80. Rishel, Sheri, 122, 143, 160. Roark, John, NP Robbins, Janet, 108. Robertson, Greg, 58, 108, 167. Robinson, Christy, NP Robinson, Debra, 97, 108, 146, 150. Robinson, Wayne, 63, 122. Rock, Cecil, 122. Rock, Ruth, 122. Rogers, Judy, 68, 97, 134, 159, 168. Ross, Ann, 80. Ross, Eric, 97, 151, 158. Rush, Lois, 115. Rush, Roger, NP Rozhon, Debbie, 108, 163. Sales, Diana, 122, 160. Sales, Mark, 108. Saltsman, Mary, 108, 146, 150. Samuels, Greg, 122. Sanders, Jack, 3, 81. Sanders, Mike, 81, 169. Sanderson, Brad, 15, 71, 138, 167. Sanderson, Dee, 24, 122, 126, 142, 143, 154. Schavietello, Richard, 66, 81. Schock, Mark, 57, 64, 66, 115. Schrader, JoJo, NP Schupbach, Brenda, 97. Scott, Belinda, 97. Scott, David, 115, 139, 151, 162. Scott, James, 40. Sechrist, Frank, 64, 66, 115. Seele, Cathy, 108. Seele, Steve, 67, 122, 142, 154. Seese, Ramona, 115, 134, 142, 154. 160. Sell, Cheryl, 122, 142, 154, 160. Selleck, Penny, 122, 142, 146, 155. Seramur, Ed, 97, 145. Seramur, Jeffrey, 122. Snoeberger, Terry, 17, 108, 126, 135, 140, 141, 151, 166. Snyderr, Elizabeth, 108, 139, 142, 146, 152. 154. Snyder, Virginia, 98, 146. Spathe, Lynell, 108, 139. Spathe, Tyanne, 122. Spitznagle, David, 11, 108, 147. Spitznagle, Jane, 21, 61, 122. Spitznagle, Laura, 60, 98, 168, 169. Sprague, Bart, 98. Sprague, Erin, 9, 108, 137, 156. Starbuck, Ron, 64, 122. Starbuck, Tom, 98. Stauffer, Bill, 22, 66, 108, 145, 151, 162, 167. Stauffer, Lawrence, 40. Stephens, Mark, 109. Stephens, Sheryl, 116. Stephens, Tom, 122. Stern, Sam, 98. Stern, Bonnie, 109. Sterrett, Edward, 122, 146. Stevens, Cliff, 67, 69, 109, 159, 167. Stevens, Don, 98. Stewart, Diana, 116. Stewart, Fred, 109. Stewart, Gordon, 116. Stewart, Marilyn, 122. Stewart, Pam, 109, 147, 150. Stockfeld, Rich, 71, 98, 151. Storey, Kelly, 116. Strasser, Brenda, 19, 25, 116, 150. Strasser, Martin, 62, 71, 122. Strasser 145 , , Tim, 29, 64, 66, 71, 109, 138, 147, 150. 167. Sturdivant, Allen, 116, 147. Sturdivant, Regina, 98, 169. Sullivan, James, 40, 81. Sullivan, Jon, 17, 102, 151, 162, 167. Sullivan, Keltie, 122, 137, 143, 155, 160. Sullivan, Kevin, 29, 66, 71, 109, 124, 127, 138, 141. 151, 167. Sullivan, Michelle, 21, 61, 122, 126, 138, 141, 146. Sutton, Sonny, 57, 64, 116, 145. Thomas, Seth, 109. Thompson, Bruce, 75, 99, 134. 150. Thompson, Gary. 99. Thompson, John, 56. 63, 122, 138, 142, 146. Thompsen, Teresa, 99. 153. Thomsen, Teresa, 19. 68, 116, 126. 139, 166. 168. Todd, Eunice, 116, 142. Trapp, Laura, 116, 140. Trapp, Lori, 116, 122, 126, 143, 146, 155. Tribbett. Alan, 99. Turcsany, Laura, 109, 148. Turner, Carol, 99. Tustin, Rusty, 122. Tyler, Gene, 122, 147. Tyler, Kathy, 109. Tyner, James, 17, 99, 127, 128, 134, 144, 146, 164. Tyner, Robert, 24, 81, 151. Underhill, Blake, 15, 57, 64, 116. Ungersma. Tom, 122. VanHook, Tami, 116. VanSickle, Judy, 13, 99, 142, 154. Vianco, William, 116, 147. Victor, Mark, 9, 58, 62, 102, 145, 151, 167 . Viney, Belinda, 109. Wagner, Jeff, 109, 136, 167. Wagoner, Ioetta, 116. Wagoner, Ron, 67, 109. Walker, Robin, 76. Wallace, Jane, 60, 70, 100, 168, 169. Walters , Bruce , 100 . Walters Cindy, 109, 157. Walters, Jean, 100, 148, 169. Walters , Walters . Walters Walters Walters Walton , Judy, 109, 169. Kris, 122, 148, 169. Peggy, 61, 122, 169. Richard, 71, 109. Rod. 56 64 66 116 147 'Kay,2,'60,'109:126Z139:142, 154, 160. 164, 168. SENIOR INDEX KEY AFS :American Field Servicej Spanish CClubD French CClubJ German 1ClubJ FFA :Future Farmers of Americaj FTA fFuture Teachers of Americay GSC CGirls' Service Clubj NHS CNational Honor Societyl AVC :Audio-Visual Clubj Boys' Pep CBlockJ SSS fSunshine Societyj FCA :Fellowship of Christian Athletesb Soc. Studies 1Clubl D-Women CVarsity 'D'h Biology CClubl EAC :Environmental Action Clubl GAA fGirls' Athletic Assoc.J OEA :Office Education Assoc.J Girls' Pep 1BlockJ CAM :Custom Auto Mechanicsj D-Men fVarsity 'D'J MARY ALLBAUGH: Spanish 9. 10, 11: FFA 9, Sec. 10, 11, 12: Pep Band 9, 10: GAA 9, 10: Girls' Pep 10, 11, 12: Band 9, 10, 11, 12: Track 9, Queen's Attendant - Boys' Track, 1975. JOHN APPLETON: Boys' Pep 10. 11, 12: Intramural 12. NANCY ARRIBASPLATA: GODS- PELL: AFS 12: Spanish 12: Girls' Pep 12: Honorary Member of Stu. Council 12: Colegio Na. Mixto Tupac Amaru, Lima, Peru 9, 10, 11. BOB BOERGER: Fr. Basketball, Res. Basketball, 10, 11: Var. Basket- ball 12: Var. Cross Country 12. SANDY BOWMAN: THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE: FOUR LITTLE WORDS: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN: THE MIRACLE VORKER: FTA 11. 12: SSS 11. 12: A Cappella 9: Pom Pon 10: French 9, 10, 11, Treas. 12: GAA 9, 10: Youth ARC 11, 12: Girls' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12: Fr. Cheerleader: Var. Cheerleader 11, 12: Track 9, 10, 11, 12: Prom Comm. BETH BOYD: GODSPELL: Chess 11, 12: Spanish 11, 12: AVC 11: MRC AIDES 11: FHA 11, 12: Youth ARC Ward, Tom, 100, 151, 158. Wasmuth, Betty, 116. 139. Watson. Brad, 56, 63, 64, 122, 159. Watson, Karla, 13. 100. Weddell, Arthur, 40. Weddell, Mia, 116, 126, 137, 139, 155, 159. Weaver, W. S. , 81, 147. White. Jayne. 116. Whitfield, Mary, 116, 142. Widner, Richard, 116. Wilcox, Don, 100. Wilcox, John, 24, 81. Willis, Terry, 116. Willis, Tom, 116. Willy, Denise, 122, 143, 156. Willy, Doug. 101. Wilson, Dale, NP Wilson, Dennis, 116. Wilson, Glenn, 116. Wilson, Mark, 122. Wilson, Norma, 70, 101. Wilson, Paul, 109. Wilson. Ray, 122, 126, 135, 140, 166. 10, 11, 12: Girls' Pep 9, 10, 11: Choir 9, 10, 11, 12: Volleyball 10. STEPH BRADSHAW TONI BREWER: AFS 11, 12: D- Women 10, 11, V. Pres. 12: Pom Pon 10, 11, 12: EAC 11, Pres. 12: GAA 9, 10: Track 9, 10, 11, 12: Swimming 10, 11, Co-Captain 12: Prom Comm.: Jr. Marshal. CINDY BROOKS: D-Women 11: Basketball 10, 11, 12: Track 11. MIKE BROVONT: MIRACLE WORKER: Pep Band 9, 10: Band 9, 10. GREG BROWN: CAM 11, 12: Foot- ball 9, 10. BRAD BRUMMETT: German 10, 11: Boys' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12: D- Men 10, 11, 12: CAM 12: Res. Baseball 9: Res. Football 9: Var. Football 10, 11, 12: Res. Wrestling 9: Var. Wrestling 10, 11, 12: Jr. Rotarian. ALAN CAIN: SOUTH PACIFIC: J.B.: GODSPELL: FTA 12: Parnas- sus 11: Theta 11: A Cappella 9, 10, 11, 12: Top 20 10, 11, 12: French 9: D-Men 9, 10, 11, 12: Pres. of Sophomore Class: Choir 9, 10, 11, 12: Madrigal 9: Var. Ten- nis 11, 12: Res. Basketball 9: Var. Basketball 10, 11, 12: Var. Cross Country 10: Var. Track 9, 10, 11, 12: Ir. Rotarian. CHERYL CALVERT: FFA 12: SSS 11, 12: FHA 12: GAA 9: Jr. Mar- shal. IOANN CAMPBELL: FOUR LITTLE WORDS: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN: THE MIRACLE WORKER: SOUTH PACIFIC: J.B.: DAMNED YANKEES: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK: GODSPELL: TEN LIT- TLE INDIANS: AFS 9, 10, 11, Pres. 12: Spanish 9, 10, Sec. 11, Pres. 12: GSC 9, 10: NHS 11, 12: SSS Sec. 11: Theta 11, 12: Thes- pians 9, 10: Soc. Studies 10, 11: A Cappella 9: Band 9, 10, 11, 12: Delphettes 9: Top 20 11, 12: GAA 9: Oracle Staff 11: Girls' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12: Choir 12: Madrigal 10, 11, 12: Swimming 9, Prom Comm.: Girls' State: Homecoming Queen - 1975. TINK CHILDERS: GSC 9: Stu. Council 9: Jr. Marshal. CRYSTAL CLAWSON: FTA 11, 12: SSS 12: D-Women 11, 12: Pom Pon 9: GAA 9: OEA 12: Girls' Pep 9, 10: Track 9, 10: Var. Volleyball 9, 10. 11, 12. Wingard, Bryan, 63, 122. Wingard, Debbie, 109. Wingard, Rita, 76. Wolf, Arlan, 122. Wolfe, Carol, 81. Wood, Andrew, 63, 122, 146. Wood, Becky, 116, 139. Wood, Dean, 64, 116, 147. Woodruff, Greg, 122, 159. Woolridge, Donna, 101. Wray, Phil, 122. Yates, Tamie, 122. Yates, Tricia, 101. Yost, Jerald, 110, 151, 162. Young, Dave, 62. Young, Gina, 116, 137, 142, 155, 159 Young, Gwen, 101, 155. Young, Jeff, 28, 58, 62, 101, 151. Young, Jerry, 63, 71, 122, 138, 167 Young, Mike, 66, '71, 109, 142, 145 154. 167. Young, Dave, 56. Zolpar, Kimbra, 140. Payne , Jed , NP JAY CLAWSON: Football 9, 10: Swimming 9, 10, 11: Golf 9. DREW CLIFFORD: SOUTH PACIFIC: DAMNED YANKEES: GODSPELL: AFS 12: German 9, 10, 11, 12: Boys' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12: FCA 11, 12: Pep Band 9, 10, 11, 12: Hi-Y 11, 12: D-Men 10, 11, 12: Band 9, 10, 11, 12: Stage Band 10, 11, 12: Beach Boys 11: Res. Football 9: Var. Football 10, 11, 12: Fr. Swimming: Res. Swimming 10. Var. Swimming 11, 12: Var. Track 9, 10, 11, 12: Prom Comm.: Food Comm.: Jr. Rota- rian. TIM CLIFFORD: Football 9, 10: Swimming 9. MARY ELLEN COMPTON: FFA 9, 10, 11: A Cappella 9: Delphettes 9: GAA 9, 10, 11: Girls' Pep 9, 10. CHRIS CRAWFORD: NHS 11, 12: Boys' Pep 9, 11, 12: D-Men 10, 11. 12: Fr. Football: Res. Football 10: Var. Football 11, 12: Fr. Bas- ketball: Res. Basketball 10: Res. Golf 10: Var. Golf 9, 11, 12: Prom Comm.: Boys' State 11: Jr. Rota- rian. RON CREE: Boys' Pep 9, 10, 11: D- Men 11: CAM 12: Fr. Football: Res. Football 10: Var. Football 11: Var. Track 10, 11: Intramural 9, 10, 11: Boys' State 11. RICK CROWDER: NHS 11, 12: Par- nassus 12: Boys' Pep 10, 11. 12: Hi-Y 11, 12: Sci-Math 12: Stu. Council 12: Fr. Basketball: Intra- mural 11: Prom Comm.: Boys' State 11: Jr. Rotarian. GRANT CULL: Boys' Pep 11, 12: CAM 12: Var. Track 11. BECKY DAULTON: D-Women 12: Var. Track 12: Doss High School, louisville, KY 9. DOUG DRAPER: SOUTH PACIFIC: Chess 10: FFA 9, 10, 11, 12: CAM 11, 12: Fr. Football: Swimming 9, 10, 11. SONIA DRAPER: GAA 9, 10: Girls' Pep 10: Track 9, 10: Volleyball 9, 10, 11. 12. DEAN DRAPER: Pamassus 11: Boys' Pep 11, 12: Treas. of Junior Class: Prom Comm. CAREY DUNBAR: Boys' Pep 9: D- Men 11, 12: Fr. Football: Res. Football 10: Var. Football 11, 12: Fr. Basketball: Res. Basketball 10: Var. Basketball 11, 12: Var. Golf 9. 11, 12: Res. Golf 10: Prom Comm. The 1976 Oracle I73 RON EAST: Parnassus 11: Boys' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12: EAC 10, 11, 12: I-li-Y 9, 10, 11, 12: D-Men 9, 10. 11, 12: Var. Baseball 11, 12: Var. Football 9, 10, 11, 12: Fr. Basket- ball: Var. Track 9, 10: Intramural 10, 11, 12. HEIDI EDGING: SOUTH PACIFIC: DAMNED YANKEES: GODSPELL: Spanish 10: GSC 9, 10: SSS 10, 11, Sec. 12: A Cappella 9, 10, 11, 12: Theta 12: Girls' Beautyshop 11, 12: rep 20 9, 10, 11, 12: Girls' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12: Treas. of Senior class: Stu. Council 12: Choir 9, 10, 11, 12: Prom Comm.: Girls' State 11: Food Comm.: Ir. Miss of the 1975 Jr.-Sr. Prom. BECKY ELLER: J.B.: DAMNED YANKEES: GODSPELL: TEN LIT- TLE INDIANS: Spanish 10, 11: GSC 9, 10: NHS 11, 12: SSS Sec. 11. Pres. 12: Theta 12: Soc. Studies V. Pres. 11: FHA 9: Oracle Staff 11, 12: Girls' Pep 9: Stu. Council Sec. 11, Pres. 12: Prom Comm: Jr. Marshal: Food Comm. DEBBIE EVERETT: MRC Aides 10: FBLA 11: FHA 10: Jr. Marshal. SANDY FARNER: SSS 11: FBLA 11: GAA 9. LOUIS FASSNACHT: FFA 10. 11, V. Pres. 12: D-Men 9, 10, 11, 12: CAM 11, 12: Var. Wrestling 9, 10, 11, 12. BRIAN FOREMAN: DAMNED YAN- KEES: CAM 11, 12. CAROL FOUNTAIN: DAMNED YANKEES: Spanish 9, 10, 11, 12: Pep Band 9, 10, 11, 12: FBLA 11, 12: GAA 9: Band 9, 10, 11, 12: Choir 11: Swimming 11: Prom Comm. DEBBIE FURR BRIAN GARRISON: SOUTH PACIFIC: Boys' Pep 10, 11: A Cap- pella 9, 10, 11: Top 20 11: D-Men 9, 11, 12: Choir 9, 10, 11: CAM 11, 12: Fr. Basketball: Res. Bas- ketball 1O: Var. Cross Country 10: Fr. Track: Var. Track 10, 11. RON GERARD: J.B.: DAMNED YANKEES: GODSPELL: Boys' Pep 10, 12: Theta 12: D-Men 11, 12: Choir 10, 11: CAM 12: Res. Base- ball 9: Var. Baseball 10, 11, 12: Fr. Football: Res. Football 10: Var. Wrestling 11, 12. BRAD GERMAN: Var. Football 11, 12. DOUG GERMAN: Fr. Track: Jr. Rotarian. JIM GILL: Anthony Wayne High School, Whitehouse, OH 9, 10, 11. MELANIE GISH: GODSPELL: Pep Band 9, 10, 11, 12: GAA 9, 10: Band 9, 10, 11, 12: Stage Band 12: Prom Comm. KAROLYN GOSEWEHR: Rossville Community High School, Ross- ville, IN 9: Jefferson High School, Lafayette, IN 10. ALLEN GRAY: Clinton Prairie, Frankfort, IN 9. BETH GRAY: THE MIRACLE WORKER: AFS 11: Spanish 11, 12: NHS 11, 12: D-Women 11, Pres. 12: French 9, 10, 11, 12: GAA 10: Stu. Council 12: Choir 11, 12: Track 10, 11, 12: Prom Comm.: Oracle-Fest Queen of 1975: Food Comm. . Sec. MARIE GUCKIEN: THE MIRACLE WORKER: SOUTH PACIFIC: FFA 10, 11: GSC 9, 10: SSS 11: Prom Comm.: Jr. Marshal: GAA 9: Girls' Pep 9, ro. TERESA HAMMOND: FBLA 11: 174 The 1976 Oracle FHA 10: Girls' Pep 9: Jr. Marshal. CINDY HANAWAY: Spanish 10, 12: Pamassus 11: Soc. Studies 11, 12: A Cappella 9, 10: Delphettes 10: EAC 10, 11: GAA 10: Girls' Pep 9, 10, 11: Choir 11: Prom Comm. LARESSA HARDACRE: Logansport High School, Logansport, IN 9, 10. KIM HATHAWAY: J.B-: GODS- PELL, AFS 11, 12: German 9, Sec.-Treas. 10, Sec.-Treas. 11, 12: NHS 11, 12: Parnassus 12: Theta 12: Soc. Studies 11: D- Women V. Pres. 10, Pres. 11, Sec. 12: EAC 9, Pres. 11, Sec.- Treas. 12: GAA 9, 10: Oracle Staff 11, 12: Girls' Pep 9: Stu. Council 12: Track 9, 10, 11, 12: Res. Cross Country 12: Res. Volleyball 9: Prom Comm.: Jr. Marshal. TIM HEILAND: CAM 11: Res. Bas- ketball 9. MIKE HOBAUGH: AVC 11, 12: MRC Aides 9, 10, 11, 12: French 9, 10: CAM 12: Fr. Swimming: Var. Swimming 10, 11, 12. BECKY HUMPHREY: DAMNED YANKEES: FFA 10, 11, 12: FTA 11: GSC 9, 10: SSS 11, 12: D- Women 11, 12: Delphettes 10: GAA 9, 10, 11, 12: Youth ARC 10, 11: Girls' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12: Choir 9, 10, 11: Var. Track 9, 10, 11, 12: Swimming 10, 11: Volleyball 11, 12: Prom Comm. MARY ANN HYMAN: THE MIRA- CLE WORKER: SOUTH PACIFIC: DAMNED YANKEES: FFA 9, 10. 11, 12: Youth ARC 11: Girls' Pep 9: Secretary of Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Class: Band 9, 10, 11, 12: Choir 11: Prom Comm. KEVIN 1sAAcs: Boys' Pep 9, 10. 11, 12: Fr. Basketball. JOETTA JOHNS: D-Women 10, 11, 12: A Cappella 9, 10, 11, 12: Del- phettes 9: Top 20 12: Pom Pon 10, 11, 12: GAA 9, 10: Girls' Pep 9, 10: Choir 9, 10, 11, 12: Track 9, 10, 11: Swimming 9, 10, 11, 12: Prom Comm. 1 JUDY JOHNS: FFA 12: GAA 9, 10: Youth ARC 12: Choir 10: Basketball 10. MYRNA JOHNSON: North White High School, Monon, IN 9, 10, 11. BOB KENDALL: DAMNED YAN- KEES: Boys' Pep 9, 11, 12: Pep Band 9, 10, 11, 12: D-Men 10, 11, 12: Band 9, 10, 11, 12: Stage Band 10, 11, 12: Fr. Basketball: Res. Basketball 10: Fr. Track: Var. Track 10, 11, 12: Boys' State. RANDY KESLING: SOUTH PACIFIC: German 10, 11: Boys' Pep 9, 10: Pep Band 9, 10: Top 20 10: D-Men 10, 11, 12: V. Pres. of Freshman Class: Band 9, 10, 11: Stage Band 11: Res. Baseball 9. Var. Baseball 10, 11, 12: Res. Football 9, 10: Var. Football 11, 12: Fr. Basketball: Res. Basketball 10: Var. Basketball 11, 12: Jr. Rotarian. MELODY KIRK: Spanish 9: FTA Treas. 11, 12: SSS 12: FBLA 10, Sec.-Treas. 11: GAA 10. 11, 12: OEA, Hist.-Rep. 12: Girls' Pep 10: Stu. Council 11: Res. Volleyball 10, 11, 12: Ir. Marshal. KEVIN KREMER: I.B., DAMNED YANKEES: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK: GODSPELL: AFS 9. 10, 11. 12: NHS 11, 12: Boys' Pep 10, 11, 12: A Cappella 9: Top 20 10, 11, 12: Hi-Y 11, 12: Theta 12: Sci- Math 11, 12: Boys' Barbershop 11, 12: Choir 11, 12: Madrigal 11, 12: Intramural 12: Boys' State: Jr. Rotarian. JENNY LANDES: THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE: THE MIRACLE WORKER: DAMNED YANKEES: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK: GODS- PELL: FFA 10: GSC 9, 10: Parnassus 11: SSS 11: Theta 11, 12: Girls' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12: Stu. Council 9, 10: Prom Comm.: Jr. Marshal: Food Comm. PAM LANE: MRC Aides 9: GAA 9: Volleyball 9: Prom Comm.: Jr. Marshal: Food Comm. LAURIE LANGSTON: GSC 9: FHA 9: Prom Comm.: Jr. Marshal. MELODY LANHAM: Spanish 11, 12: NHS 11, Sec.-Treas. 12: Girls' Pep 11: Prom Comm.: Ir. Marshal: Dunkirk High School, Dunkirk, IN 9, 10. KEVIN LEAHY: SOUTH PACIFIC: J.B.: DAMNED YANKEES: BARE- FOOT IN THE PARK: GODSPELL: AFS 11: German 9, 10, 11, 12: Theta 11, V. Pres. 12: Pep Band 9, 10, 11, 12: Top 20 11, 12: Hi-Y 10, 11, Pres. 12: Oracle Staff 11: Sci.-Math 9, 10, 11: Choir 10, 11, 12: Stu. Council 12: Band 9, 10, 11, 12: Stage Band 9, 10, 11, 12: Barbershop 10, 11, 12: Madri- gal 10, 11, 12: Beach Boys 11: Fr. Track: Prom Comm.: Jr. Rotarian. CECILIA LEAR: FTA 11: SSS 12: D- Women 11: A Cappella 9: Del- phettes 9: FBLA 9, 10, 11: GAA 9, 10, 11: OEA Treas. 12: Girls' Pep 9: Choir 11: Res. Basketball 10: Res. Volleyball 10, 11. KEVIN LEAR BETTY LEINBERGER: NHS 11, 12: German 9, 11, 12: Parnassus Editor 11: Soc. Studies 11: Delphettes 10: EAC 9, 10, 11, 12: GAA 9: Oracle Staff 11, 12: Sci.-Math 12: Prom Comm. , Jr. Marshal. WALLY LOHRMAN: CAM 11, 12. LARRY LUCAS: German 9, 10, 11, 12: NHS 11, Pres. 12: Parnassus 11: Boys' Pep 9: Soc. Studies 9, 11: Sci.-Math 9, 10, 11, Pres. . 12:- Var. Football 12: Fr. Basketball: Fr. Track: Prom Comm.: Boys' State: Jr. Rotarian: Cross Country 9. ANDY MPQHONEY: THE MIRACLE WORKER: SOUTH PACIFIC: J.B.: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK: GODS- PELL: TEN LITTLE INDIANS: Chess 9: Parnassus 11: Theta 10, 11, 12: EAC 12: Oracle Staff 12: Sci.- Math 11, 12: Fr. Track: Boys State: Jr. Rotarian. TIM MAHONEY: SOUTH PACIFIC: Boys' Pep 9, 10, 11: Choir 11, 12. MICHELLE MARTIN: AFS 11, 12: German 9, 10. 11, 12: SSS V. Pres. 11, Treas. 12: GAA 9: Girls' Pep 9: Prom Comm.: Jr. Marshal: Queen's Att. - Homecoming 1974. PEGGY MAXWELL: Youth ARC 12: Jr. Marshal: Twin Lakes High School, Monticello, IN 10. VICKIE MCGREEVEY: SOUTH PACIFIC: J.B-: DAMNED YAN- KEES: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK: GODSPELL: TEN LITTLE INDIANS: AFS 12: Spanish 9, 10, 11, 12: GSC 9, Pres. 10: NHS 11, 12: SSS 11, 12: Sophomore Class Treasurer: Junior Class Vice Pres.: Senior Class President: Stu. Council 12: Stage Band 10, 11: Choir 10, 11, 12: Madrigal 11, 12: Beach Boys 11: Prom. Comm.: Food Comm.: Soc. Studies 10: Girls' Beauty Shop 12: Top 20 10, 11, 12: Girls' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12. RICK MCINTIRE: FCA V. Pres. 11, 12: D-Men 10, 11, 12: Var. Base- ball 10, 11, 12: Var. Basketball 10, 11, 12: Var. Cross Country 10: Prom Comm.: Ir. Rotarian: Culver High School, Culver, IN 9. BOB MCKNIGHT: AVC 10, 11, Treas. 12: MRC Aides 9, 10, 11: Boys' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12. MELISSA MEARS: SOUTH PACIFIC: I.B.: DAMNED YAN- KEES: AFS 9, 10, 11, 12: Spanish 9, 10, 11, 12: GSC 9, 10: SSS 11. Sec. 12: Soc. Studies 10: A Cap- pella 9, 10: Delphettes 9, 10: Girls' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12: Secretary of Senior Class: Stu. Council 12: Choir 10, 11, 12: Madrigal 11, 12: Prom Comm.: Queen's Att. - Homecoming 1973: Food Comm. MARGIE MERRITT: Ir. Marshal: Ware County High School, VWay- cross, GA 9, 10. BRAD MILLER: Parnassus 11. GORDON MINNICUS: Boys' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12: lntramural10, 11. MARILYN MORGAN: Girls' Pep 12: John Jay High School, San Anto- nio, TX 9: Baker High School, Fairborn, OH 10: Park Hills High School, Fairborn, OH 11. CHUCK MULLENDORE: FTA 9, 10, Sec. 11: AVC Treas. 11, Pres. 12: MRC Aides 9, 10, 11, 12. CATHY MYERS: FTA 11: D- Women Sec.-Treas. 10: A Cap- pella 11: FBLA 11: FHA 9: GAA 9, 10: Youth ARC 9, 10, 12: Girls' Pep 9: Choir 9: Basketball 10: Track 9, 10. DENNY MYERS: Boys' Pep 9, 10: D-Men 11, 12: CAM V. Pres. 11, Pres. 12: Fr. Football and Res. 9: Var. Football 10, 11, 12: Fr. Bas- ketball: Fr. Track: Res. Track 10. SARAH NELSON: SOUTH PACIFIC: DAMNED YANKEES: GODSPELL: AFS 10, 11, 12: Spanish 11, 12: GSC 10: NHS 11, 12: SSS Treas. 11: Soc. Studies 10: Beautyshop 12: Delphettes 10, GAA 10: Girls' Pep 10, 11, 12: Choir 10, 11, 12: Madrigal 12: Swimming 10: Prom Comm.: Sunnyside Jr. High School, Lafayette, IN 9. STEVE OBERKROM: CAM 11: Intramural 9, 10, 11, 12. TAMMY OLIPHANT: AFS 11: FFA 9, 10: FTA 12: GSC 10, 11: Youth ARC 12: Girls' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12: Fr. Cheerleader: Res. Cheerleader 19: Var. Cheerleader 11, 12: Track 10, 11: Jr. Marshal: Queen's Att. - Track 1973. DAVID O'NEILL: AVC 10, 11, V. Pres. 12. VICKY OVERHOLSER: SOUTH PACIFIC: DAMNED YANKEES: AFS 9, 10: FFA 9, 10, 11, 12: FTA 12: GSC 9, 10: Drum Major 11, 12: French 9, 10, V. Pres. 11, Pres. 12: Girls' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12: Fresh- man Class and Junior Class Pres.: Sophomore Class V. Pres.: Stu. Council 9, 10, 11: Band 9, 10, V. Pres. 11, 12: Stage Band 9, 10, 11, 12: Cheerleader: Prom Comm. JOHN PATTERSON LORI PATTY: SSS 11: GAA 9, 10: Youth ARC 10, 11: Girls' Pep 10, 11: Prom Comm. DON PEARSON: Var. Baseball 9. 10, 11. 12: Res. Football 10: Var. Football 11, 12. GARY PEARSON: DAMNED YAN- KEES: A Cappella 9, 10: Barber- shop 9: Choir 12: Fr. Track: Bay- side High School, Virginia Beach, VA 11. LINDA PENN: FFA 10, 11, 12: FTA 11: SSS 11, 12: Pom Pon 10: French 9: FBLA 11: GAA 9, 10: Youth ARC 9, 10, 11, 12: Girls' Pep 9, 10: Choir 11: Track 9: Prom Comm. LOUIS PENN: FFA 9, 10, 11, 12: Res. Football 10: Prom Comm.: Intramural 12. ' LONA PERRY: 96 KIM PETRY: DAMNED YANKEES: AFS 11, V. Pres. 12: German 9, 10, 11, 12: GSC 10: NHS 11, 12: SSS 11: Soc. Studies 10, 11: D- Women 9, 10, 11, 12: Pep Band 11, 12: GAA 9, Sec. 10: Band 9, 10, 11, Treas. 12: Swimming 9, 10, 11, 12. VICKY PFISTER: FFA 11: GSC 9, 10: Parnassus 11: SSS 11: Stu. Council 9, 10: Choir 9, 10: Ir. Marshal: Queen's Att. - Track 1975. LUCINDA PRITTS IANICE QUESENBERY: Spanish 10: NHS 11, 12: SSS 11: Soc. Studies Sec.-Treas. 11: French V. Pres. 12: FHA 9, 10: Prom Comm.: Ir. Marshal. CRAIG QUINN: Chess 11, 12. SHELLY RATCLIFF: THE MIRACLE WORKER: I.B.: DAMNED YAN- KEES: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK: GODSPELL: AFS 12: Spanish 10, V. Pres. 11, 12: Theta Sec.-Treas. 12: EAC V. Pres. 11: Jr. Marshal. TROY RECTOR: D-Men 10, 11, 12: CAM 12: Swimming 9, 10, 11, 12: Ir. Rotarian. DEBRA ROBINSON: German 11, 12: French 11, 12. JUDY ROGERS: AFS 11, 12: Spanish 9, 10, 11, 12: D-Women 11, 12: GAA 10, 11, 12: Band 9: Track 11, 12: Swimming 10, 11, 12: Prom Comm. ERIC ROSS: I.B.: Spanish 9, 10: Boys' Pep 9, 10: Hi-Y 10, 11, 12: Sci.-Math 11, 12: Fr. Basketball: Var. Track 11: Intramural 9, 10, 11, 12: Prom Comm.: Jr. Rota- rian. BRENDA SCHUPBACH: A Cappella 9: Delphettes 10: Girls' Pep 10: Track 9, 10. BELINDA SCOTT: Spanish 9: FFA 10, 11: GSC 9: Parnassus 11: SSS 10, 11: GAA 9: Girls' Pep 9, 10: Jr. Marshal. ED SERAMUR: FCA 11: Res. Bas- ketball 11: Boys' State 11: Neely's Bend, Nashville, TN 9: Mt. Healthy High School, Cincinnati, OH 10. BARB SIMMERMAN: DAMNED YANKEES: AFS 11: German 9, 10, 11, 12: GAA 9: Track 9: Prom Comm. VIRGINIA SNYDER: French 12: Choir 11: Prom Comm.: Muncie North High School 9, 10. LORI SPITZNAGLE: SSS 11: D- Women 11, 12: GAA 10: Youth ARC 11, 12: Girls' Pep 9, 10, 11, 12: Var. Basketball 11, 12: Track 10, 11, 12. BART SPRAGUE: Boys' Pep 9, 10: D-Men 10, 11, 12: Fr. Football: Res. Swimming 10: Fr. Basketball: Cross Country 10, 11: Res. Golf 10: Var. Track 10, 11: Intramural 10. TOM STARBUCK: Fr. Football: Res. Football 10: Prom Comm. SAM STERN: FFA 11. DON STEVENS: Boys' Pep 10, 11: Fr. Football: Swimming 11: Wres- tling 9: Track 9. RICHARD STOCKFELD: Var. Base- ball 12: Var. Wrestling 12: Andrew Hill High School, San Jose, CA 9: Taft Senior High School, Hamil- ton, OH 10: Talawanda High School, Oxford, OH 11. REGINA STURDIVANT: D-Women 11: GAA 9, 10: Youth ARC Sec. 10, V. Pres. 11, Pres. 12: Var. Volleyball 10. BRUCE THOMPSON: AFS 11, 12: German 9, 10, V. Pres. 11, Pres. 12: Var. Track 9, 10, 11. GARY THOMPSON TERESA THOMPSON: OEA 12. ALAN TRIBBETT CAROL TURNER: Prom Comm.: Ir. Marshal: Food Comm. JIM TYNER: SOUTH PACIFIC: I.B.: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK: GODSPELL: TEN LITTLE INDIANS: AFS 10, 11, 12: MRC Aides 10: Parnassus Editor 12: Theta 11, 12: EAC 12: French 9, 10, 11, 12: Prom Comm. IUDY VANSICKLE: DAMNED YANKEES: SOUTH PACIFIC: Span- ish 10: NHS 11, 12: Soc. Studies 11, 12: Pep Band 9, 10, 11, 12: FHA 9, V. Pres. 10: GAA 9: Band 9, 10, 11, 12: Prom Comm. JANE WALLACE: D-Women 10. 11, 12: GAA 9, 10: Youth ARC 10, 11, 12: Girls' Pep 10, 11: Basket- ball 9, 11, 12: Volleyball 10, 11. BRUCE WALTERS: Intramural 11. IEAN WALTERS: FHA 12: Youth ARC 12: Girls' Pep 12: lr. Marshal. TOM WARD: Sci.-Math 11, V. Pres. 12: Prom Comm.: Jr. Rota- rian: Platteview High School, Springfield, NB 9, 10. KARLA WATSON: Spanish 10: Soc. Studies 11: Fl-IA 9, 10: GAA 9: Prom Comm.: Jr. Marshal. FRANK WILCOX: Var. and Res. Football 11: Carroll High School. Flora, IN 9: Frankfort High School, Frankfort, IN 10. DOUG WILLY: Boys' Pep 9. 10: CAM 11, 12: Wrestling 9, 10. DALE WILSON NORMA WILSON: A Cappella 9: Delphettes 9: GAA 9. 10: Youth ARC 9, 10, 11: Girls' Pep 9, 10. 11: Choir 9, 10: Basketball 10, 11: Track 9, 10: Volleyball 9, 10, 11, 12. DONNA WOOLRIDGE: FHA 10: Ir. Marshal. TRICA YATES: SOUTH PACIFIC: FFA 10, 11: GSC 10: Parnassus 11: SSS 11: GAA 9: Girls' Pep 10: Ir. Marshal. GWEN YOUNG: THE MIRACLE WORKER: AFS 11: Spanish 10. 11. 12: FFA 10, 11: Parnassus 11: SSS 11: GAA 9: Girls' Pep 9, 10: Ir. Marshal. JEFF YOUNG: Boys' Pep 9: FCA 11. 12: Hi-Y 10, Chaplain 11, Sec. 12: D-Men 10, 11, 12: Stu. Coun- cil 10, 11: Fr. Baseball: Var. Baseball 10, 12: Fr. Football: Res. Football 10: Fr. Basketball: Var. Basketball 10, 11, 12: Cross Coun- my 11, 12. The 1976 Oracle 175 176 The 1976 Oracle All the events and people portrayed in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual events. or persons may they be living or dead is purely coincidental. Q1 K W VA 'SN' Q 4' . ,, I M , if 1 3 .7 F 1 I Jr? , 299'- Q ' 1 r W A -6' 1 V? Wm 95 , 1 3 9, V . ' , G M 1 2,4 xf M ' . 1 , . ? fa ' , .M LA Q 'J N 5 ' Girls Run 'Em Down Often overlooked aspects of track are the field events. Long jump, high jump, softball throw and shot put were definite assets to the DCHS Girls' Track Team this year. Many first placings in these events brought in several valuable points to the team score. The running events also brought in good plac- ings throughout the season. A welcome win over McCutcheon started out the season. Then the girls got knocked off their feet when competition got stiffer with bigger schools like Harrison and West Lafayette . With several freshmen on the team, things should look good next year with a little experience behind them. KEW 1. Milers Kim Hathaway and Chris Daly take a lap before a meet. 2. FRONT ROW: Jerri Moore, Jane Spitznagle, Kareen Cull, Julie Gerard, Sherri Flora, Debbie Maxwell, Mindy Langston. ROW 2: Coach Cheryl Natterman, Elaine Morrow, Judy Buttice, Celena Crume, Kimbra Zolper, Cindy Langston, Chris Daly, Lori Kremer, Coach Jennifer Humes. BACK ROW: Shirley Griffith, Kay Walton, Kim Hathaway, Kathy McGhee, Nancy Holloway. 3. A flop style high jump brings expressions of relief to Kay Wa1ton's face. 2 1976 Oracle 1. Form is important for Pat George as he puts the shot. 2. FRONT ROW: P. Wilson, D. Barnard. S. Kennedy, T. Strasser, I. Wagner, J. Beale, D. Payne, M. Victor. ROW 2: D. Clifford, B. Kendall, R. Hathaway, J. Leinberger, T. Kingery, P. George, M. Lohrman, S. Burge, Pat Peters, D. Maaser, N. Mctigue, A. Cain, Coach Dick Kendall. BACK ROW: T. Kennedy, B. Burton, G. Hicks, C. Perry, G. Tyler, A. Wood, B. Leinberger. 3. The lineup of events is discussed by Coach Kendall and track members before the Delphi Relays. ' .M .H-. Hwy K f .V , ,, One way to combat spring fever is to join the track team. Unfortunately not that many seem to be affected by either spring or track fever. Some of those who have caught the bug are the 20 boys who have been practicing since early Febru- ary after school. Their record isn't really that great but they keep trying and isn't that the whole ideag to run out of enjoyment and not to win all the time? After talking to team members, it is agreed upon that the team members needs more depth. This means more people who are proficient in several of the 10 running events and the 5 field events which are offered. One of the nice attractions of this dis- ease is the Delphi Relays. But even that bonus didn't help as they came in 4th, TLC , , ' A ,I ,gf ff. 'V - 3 z7,i!Q?33,fzu.,:f'5.,:5. H gzqi flvtxg WL ,mf s 8 Y ,I . QTY. .V . .,......... . . , Q ...al hifi Track Fever Has Broken Out at DCHS! ,fx Wai yn X . , 1 , W0 , . 5 ' r .adv fa V a to Strike One? No, 3 Please! The Varsity team composed aminly of juniors and seniors pre- sented DCHS with its second season in the field of baseball. Meet- ing up with many tough opponents, the team started out slow then gradually got their winning ways going. At press time , their record was standing with a majority of wins. Members of the team were optimistic of their chances of placing well in the conference and they were confident of their possibilities of winning the sectional at Jeff. Yes indeed, baseball is definitely a significant sport at DCHS. BAR 4 1976 Oracle I 1. FRONT ROW: Nipple, McLemore, Young, Strasser. ROW 2: Bowman, Young, Gerard, Dickinson, Burkhalter, Oliver, Maxwell, Marion, Gray. ROW 8: Coach Young, Bmce, East, Goodwin. Mclntire, Hoffman, Pearson, Dittman, Hoffman, Kesling, Coach Myers, Butler. BACK ROW: Snethen, Spitznagle, Replogle, Watson, Abbott, Young, Starbuck, German. 2 . Baseman Mike Hoffman realizes the play at first was too late to catch the runner out. 3. Tense moments find it all quiet in the dugout . ' ' Silence fell over the assembly of students and parents in DCHS Little Theater as Larry Lucas, president of National Honor Society rose. After welcoming all to the induction of 1976 NHS initiates, various standing members spoke of the qualities one must possess in order to be selected for NHS: Character, Citizenship, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. Then the 38 names were announced, one by one each new member came forward to be inducted. Some were prepared, yet more were sur- prised to be thus honored . A short reception followed the candlelight ceremony where congratu- lations were proffered all around. BAL ational Honor Society Seats 1. FRONT ROW: Smith. Stauffer, Crume, I-lawn. Walton , Kennedy , Maxwell . Alvarez, Flora, Dittman, Hoffman. ROW 2: Draper, Doerr, Garrison, Draper. Victor, Holsinger, Been, George, Sullivan, Hanna, McGreevey, Abbott. ROW 3: Leahy, Ratcliff, Ross, Ward, Edging, Mahoney, Overholser, Sturdivant, Clifford, Brewer, Britton, Young. ROW 4: Lanham , Nelson , Hathaway . Quesenbery, VanSickle, Gray, McGreevey, Campbell, Coddington. BACK ROW: Eller, Petry , Kremer, Leinberger, Lucas, Crowder, Crawford. 2. Gleaming over their new initiates into NHS are Mr. and Mrs. Max Sullivan and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walton. 1976 Oracle 5 Where Have 'T T e Indians Gone? E 1 1 1 . The play director, Morris Buck, points out some changes in the script to student director, Becky Eller. 2. The evil Mr. Wargrave Cleft' Beenj puts an end to poor Vera Claythorne CKay Waltonj. 3. Freda Narcott Nicky McGreeveyJ , leads four of the victims, Dr. Armstrong QAndy Mahoneyj, Miss Brent fTerri Crumej, Wargrave, and Miss Blore QJoAnn Campbell! , to their rooms. 4. Assistant director, Becky Eller, is surrounded by prop girls, Ann Nelson, Lori Trapp, and Teresa Thomson, and the lighting crew members Ron Cripe, Brad Burton, Rod Gray, and Kevin Sullivan. 5. Vera Claythorne pulls trigger on Lombard CMark Appletonj late in the third act. 6. Ethyl Rodgers CMaureen Leahyb is revived by her husband Thomas fTerry Snoebergerb and houseguests, Dr. Armstrong, Pauline Blore, and Vera Claythorne. 7 . Lombard checks for a pulse on Marston CBrian I-Iannaj while General McKenzie Uim Tynerb, Miss Brent, and Miss Claythorne look on. 6 1976 Oracle Ten people are mysteriously invited to an island in the middle of Maine. Trapped there, with no boat, and without even a telephone as means of communication , they are all accused of murder by a Mr. Unknown. Who is this man? What are his motives? Most importa-ntly, what does he intend to do with them? This thrilling murder mystery by the late Agatha Christie, starring Mark Appleton as Lombard, Kay Walton as Vera Clathorne and Jeff Been as Wargrave, was performed for two nights last spring, April lst and 2nd. The plot centered around the secret identity of Mr. Unknown, who was murdering the guests one by one to the verse of a poem entitled Ten Little Indians , beginning with Marston, who choked himself to death because of poison in his brandy. The suspense builds quickly from there . This was one of the few mysteries that Mr. Morris Buck had directed in recent years, but it still contained the all-important elements of suspense and surprise, and both the cast and the crews did a marvelous job. BDH or I ,. 1976 Oracle 7 1. Cathy Myers bumps with the best of them. 2. Clutching her roses, Queen Melissa Mears chats with King Chris Crawford and Junior Miss Carol Draper. 3. . . . and the band plays on. 4. Proof! The prom IS fun! 5. '76 Prom Queen Melissa Mears and Prom King Chris Crawford. 8 1976 Oracle Ballroom Then Bowling ,.-qrxrvf ,war fin Y May 15 became Moments to Remember for those in attendance of the Delphi Community High School Junior-Senior Prom. The night, starting off with a Buffet Dinner, progressed swiftly as the Paul Kinney Band 'played music to swing by. Action took place on the dance floor during every song, whether it was fast or slow, although the slow dances proved to be the main attractions. Howard Iohnson's East was the setting for this beautiful '76 Prom. Pictures were taken in the lobby proceeding the dinner. Following the Prom was the After-prom party held at the Market Square bowling alleys. The event was sponsored by junior and senior parents. Around 4:30 it was all over. Then it was for sure, Moments to Remember. BB O 0 0 ,gli i . r ,'fJ:ff 1- ,' T 4 f Y , 4 ful. . , V 'I A ,, k , Lf . p 4. l l 976 Oracle 9 31566 3 'w 'X yu Experience to Be New Teacher Seniors come one and all, For the final call. One by one we will climb the stairs to receive a piece of paper that states we have completed the requirements for graduation from Delphi Community High School. What a solemn moment this is and yet how happy we are. For some of us this will be the last time we will ever have to study or stay up all night to finish that paper. Much of the learning we gain now will be gained by actual experiences. For others this is only a stepping stone to another world of learning and excitement. Seniors, as we bid our last farewell 1et's cherish all the memories of our years together as the DCHS class of 1976! RAE 1976 Oracle I 1 12 The I976 Oracle Shelley and Steph 'en Art Show 1 One of the more unusual exhibits was this shark skin chain. 2. Explanations come from Art Instructor lack Sanders concernin the student section. 3 g . Observing some of the fine works of fellow students is Celena Crume. 'W Two DCHS students were among the four artists fea- tured in the 1976 Delphi Art Show. Seniors Steph Bradshaw and Shelley Ratcliff had many works on display in the show during the week of May 2-'7 . Exhibits in textiles were the basis of the two pro- fessional artists that were featured. Everything from clothing for the year of 2000 to soft sculpture were designed with exotic fabrics. Joann P. Chaney and Lifcha Alper were responsible for this new twist to our community's annual showing. The two most memorable displays were probably Yankee Pot Roast and Run Away Cherry by Mrs. Chaney. As usual, the show also included works of area art- ists of students enrolled in art classes from kinder- garten through twelve, and the paintings of profes- sional artists from the Hoosier Salon. KAH STICKING CURE SE TO HOUR R ' LET BOOK SET ONE VE CO OF YEARBOOK ' lNS.DE OF BACK IN STICK GLUE AND EN , MOIST '! ' ,,,l , LEAVE SCHOOL design to traditionalists and a school becomes a four- walled cracker box style institution. But not so at DCHS - the Cadillac of the school systems. Exotic structure, rippling brooks, and modular planning create a totally new dimension in environmental learning that is in considerable contrast to the little red schoolhouse of ' rural Indiana. But not evading the real purpose of schools, DCHS offers an array of the three R's and zealous teachers to instill the art of learning. DCHS doesn't guarantee an alphabet of degrees, but it does bestow on its students varied school experiences such as bubble gum stuck under desks, graffiti on the walls, and facesthat . . .DROP OUT! I.. . an 1e'Llkll'l1 1 Z
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