Genoa Area High School - Limelight Yearbook (Genoa, OH)

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Robert Samsen. Mr. Russell Rice, Mr. Albert Briggle, Mr. Lyle Shilfert, Mr. Richard Sheets. Mr. Hitchen assists Senior jeff Rice in filling out his college application. james Firestone David Hitchen Guidance Counselors Assist Many Students MR. DAVID HITCHEN serves as a guidance counselor besides teaching government and record keeping. He is presently attending Bowling Green State University to secure his Master,s degree in Guidance and Physical Education. He is assistant football coach and reserve basketball coach. Boating, swimming, and water skiing are his hobbies, His favorite dinner is a filet mignon special. Mr. Hitchen would like to see a government course in sociologi- cal problems added to the curriculum. MR. JAMES FIRESTONE serves as a guidance counselor besides teaching business law, economics, and sociology. He is the head football coach. Coach Firestone has the unusual habit of rooting for his underdog in all sports. This year his favorite team was the Cinderella ofthe Big Ten, Indiana Univer- sity. He likes fried chicken and Dutch apple pie. Mr. Firestone is annoyed by the person who has no goal in life.

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' George M, Donnelly Administration Plans forthe Future MR. GEORGE DONNELLY is beginning his third year as superintendent of Genoa Area School System. He belongs to the American School Admin- istrators, Association, the Ottawa County Education Association, and the Kiwanis Club. Mr. Donnelly is always working with the Board of Education to ad- vance oiir local standards with those set by the State Board. Camping and gardening are his favorite in- terests. MR. PATRICK BARTON is beginning his second year as principal of Genoa Area High School. He is a member of the Ohio Education Association, National Education Association, and Phi Delta Kappa, a fra- ternity which tries to advance the principles and standards of education. Coin collecting is one of his favorite hobbies. He enjoys basketball and a good game of bridge. H BOARD OF EDUCATION: Clerk Lester Henningsen, Supt. George Donnelly, Mr. Patrick j. Barton

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Erma johnson james Mericle Alice David Three New Teachers loin 5 ii! air l ' in .M N W., x in ui i M ii, Brett Smith hoists the dreaded guillotine into position as Wayne and jim lrlelle relive the terror of the French Revolution. Language Department MRS. ALICE DAVID teaches English I and is advisor to the Annual Staff, National Honor Society, and Quill and Scroll Society. She also serves as the Dean of Girls. Known for her enthusiasm in sports, Mrs. David is a loyal fan of the University of Michi- gan VVolverines. She likes to travel and recently made a trip to Grand Bahama. American literature, English literature, and speech are taught by MISS ERMA JOHNSON. Miss johnson is the advisor for both the Student Council and the National Honor Society. She likes gardening and has quite a variety of house plants. She enjoys the fall season of the year because of its lovely, picturesque scenery. MR. JAMES MERICLE teaches English I, Il, and Senior Composition. He coaches the freshman basketball team and the-track team. Music is a hobby of Mr. Mericle and he is an accomplished trumpet player. He would like to see a course in Great Books added to the curriculum. Spanish I, II, and French I, Il are taught by MRS. BARBARA MILLER. Mrs. Miller enjoys the exciting game of football with her favorite collegiate teams being the Bowling Green Falcons. She would like to see German or Russian taught in our school system. MR. IERRY OBERHAUS teaches English II and Senior Composition. He coaches the reserve football team and the varsity wrestling team. His favorite food is lasagna. Mr. Oberhaus enjoys the spring season because of the fresh air and warm weather. 14