Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 156 of the 1966 volume:

1966 Reflector Vol. 25 Griffith High School Griffith, Indiana Published by the Journalism Department Pattie Day Editor-in-chief Marcia Fountain Copy Editor Dave DeReamer Business Manager Mr. Jerry Woodring Adviser We Like It Here Ditching class?! Rich Arney takes time out for a friendly hello to a sick friend. Gail James does her part in keeping GHS tidy by filing books neatly in the library. Statistician Dan Migliorini records Panther ' s prog- ress as Coach Kurth gives Jamison a plan. This being his last year at GHS, Dave Harder takes shop projects with serious consideration. r i j • ° TABLE OF CONTENTS ; ; , • •• : ; : School Life : 1- 17 ’cations 18-45 46-69 70-87 88-123 Advertising 124-142 Index 144-146 Acknowledgements 147 Closing Page 148 .. ;;; Couples take time out for refreshments at the annual GAA dance. The theme of the dance was Three Coins In The Fountain. Griffith High is really a nifty place to get an education ... if you like hard work, big books, smiles, and friendship. Classes and activities stimulate the atmosphere we wouldn ' t be without. If these were missing, neither school nor students would function properly. Teachers are lots of fun too,- without them homework and big exams wouldn ' t exist, then neither would the fun or companionship we share to- gether. This is GHS and we like it here. No, Wally Conway Isn ' t really crazy. He just wanted to get a better look at the marquee. Rush. ' Steady. ' Fads Were Fun ■Sztrztz ' z f pencil and paper are just a few of the things that stimulated a friendly atmos- phere in the halls of GHS. Fads such as steady shirts and sweaters, textured stockings and matching blouses, knee socks and watch necklaces caught on quickly. Going steady was another important fad. Some couples exchanged rings while others preferred just to go steadily. Several different methods of wearing the bo s ring were in style. Some girls wore the ring on their left hand wrapped in angora or with a rubber band around it. Others preferred to wear their ring on a chain around their neck. However the newest fad was wearing it on a pin labeled HIS. Matching shirts and sweaters became popular with the steadies as Carol Artka and Don Harmon are demonstrating. Students display varying expressions as they hurry Linda Hensley, Margaret LaBarge, Sue Kemp, and Margaret Barnett are caught off guard before the to their various classes. bell discussing ways in which to better the paper. Chuck Stulmacher proves to Pepper Reznik chivalry is not dead as he picks a flower for her. Really? says Wendy Miller as she chats be- fore class. Booster Club turns out in great numbers to cheer the Panthers on to victory. Carol Mercer, Cathy Cheever, and Linda Hensley are shown modeling some of the latest fads such as textured nylons, matching blouses, and knee socks. 5 ' Slaters Players Take Part In GHS Activities Clubs, sports, dances, assemblies, and special activities keep the students of GHS well occupied. Drama Club experienced an active year by producing two major plays, ' The Night of January 16th and Cheaper By the Dozen. Booster Club also experienced an active year by meeting once a week to make post- ers for the halls and by making new capes to meet the size of the growing club. GAA gave its annual turnabout dance entitled ' Three Coins In A Foun- tain. Other clubs took trips to various places of interest, sponsored special projects, and heard several lectures. Sports as usual produced an en- ergetic and successful year. Among the varied sports are basketball, football, cross country, track, baseball, swimming, wrestling, tennis, and golf. Sports at GHS provide any boy with the chance to keep physically fit and are fun while doing it. Mark West, Lana Hendrickson, Jean Godlewskl, and Larry Thrall act out a scene In the play Night of January 16th sponsored by Drama Club. Participants In Girls ' and Boys ' State were Fred Hanak, Pepper Reznik, Wayne Vitkus, Jean Godlewski. Studying at the library occupies a great deal of time for many students as Jeff Jordan will tell you. 6 Bob Smith employs skill typical of Griffith ath- letes. Tom Jamison finds a time for contemplation about that next all-important play. Art Club demonstrated good participation in school activities with parade entry Cage ' Em. 7 ' Uniqueness ' Describes OHS Classes Mr. Ellis explains to Pepper Reznik how a complex problem can be solved with a slide rule. Glenneta Heltsley gains valuable experience in making duplicates while working in the A-V room. Teachers play important roles at Griffith High School. They sponsor clubs and special activities, but what is more important they strive to provide students with the best education possible. Most teachers supplement their own educa- tion in order to accomplish this. Many obtain their Master ' s Degree by attend- ing night and summer school. It is not unusual for a teacher to spend many extra hours preparing interesting les- sons for the next day ' s classes. Classes are conducted in a unique manner at Griffith because most classes are held on an informal basis. Class and panel discussions are frequent oc- currences also, but most students regard them as necessary evils. 8 Mr. Ballou further discusses with Gall Hunt. economics problem Hurryl We ' ll be lotel Dick Smith says to Bonnie Bonie. Bruce Minney improves his skills at a sculpture during art class. Chemistry students are caught off guard during a typical lab session. Mr. Davis and Mrs. Ogle take a few minutes out of their busy routine to have a friendly chat. Jenny Vadja Crowned 1965 Queen As Classes ' and clubs ' floats, decorated cars. Alumni dance, a bonfire, the tra- ditional parade, and the crowning of the queen all combined to make up the 1966 Homecoming festivities. The traditional parade started the festivities. The different classes and clubs worked for weeks trying to come up with the best float or car. This year the Class of 1967 captured first place in the float division for their float. Class of 1966 cornered second. In the car division the Radio Club captured first with their car entitled Bug ' Em. Following the parade, students, towns- people, and alumni gathered for the tra- ditional bonfire only to have it rained out. On Friday night during the half-time ceremonies, Jenny Vajda was crowned the 1966 Homecoming queen. Her court in- cluded Pat Hartley, Pat Day, Jean God- With Pop Up a Victory, the senior class earned second place in the float division. lewski and Carol Mercer Class of 1967, for second year In a row, cap- Rain and cold weather didn ' t dampen the school spirit the night of the bonfire, as Beat Indians rang tured first in the float division with Spectin ' a through the crowd. Victory. 10 Juniors Corner First With ' Spectin A Victory ' W 1965 Homecoming court and escorts Miligia Javanovlch and Pattie Hartley, Larry Thrall and Carol Mercer, Larry Moore and Jean Godlewski, Bob Smith and Pattie Day encircle queen Jenny Vajda and Don Harmon. Jenny Vajda expresses tears of disbelief as she Is announced the 1965 Homecoming queen at half-time. Jenny Vajda, Jean Godlewski, Carol Mercer, Pat Hartley, and Pattie Day, Homecoming queen candi- dates, anxiously wait for the parade to begin. Class Of 1965 Produces ' Earnest ' Successfully Whatl exclaims Gwendolen Fairfax (Kathy Marlowe) and Earnest Worthing (Claude Wampler) to Lady Blacknell (Sherry Wilke). Hold on a minute, buddy, says Earnest Worth- ing (Claude Wampler) to Merriman (Randy Black). The Importance of Being Earnest, the 1965 Senior play, proved a smash- ing hit. Gary Riggs, Kathy Marlowe, Claude Wampler, and Kathy Gryger played the lead roles. ' The Night Of January 16th was produced by the Drama Club. The play was a courtroom drama in which the jury was made up of the audience. Members decided the fate of Karen Andre, played by Lana Hendrickson. Each night the ver- dict was not guilty. Your snuff, sir, says Chuckle DeNeal to Gary Riggs alias Algernon Moncrieff. Well, if you want our opinion, Preacher Dick Ogle and Miss Prism (Linda Rygas) fells Cicely Cardew (Kathy Gyrger). Jury Decides Fate Of Karen Andre The Night of January 16th, a courtroom scene, was presented by the drama club in November. Why did you do it? said Lana Hendrickson to Jeff Jordan as Lynn Swingler, Sheri Ellis and Pat Dagely look on. Your honor, exclaims Larry Thrall after Mark West objects. Mary Kay Wesferfield watches with interest. Hold stilll says Beth Patterson as she ex- pertly puts make-up on Ted Cook. ' Evening In Paris ' Sets Mood For Ptom Evening in Paris ' the 1965 Prom, set the mood for an unforgettable eve- ning. Corky Teegargen and Holly Riggle performed their last official act as reigning king and queen by crowning their successors Dave Welch and Pat Hartely. Highlighting the dance was the music by Buddy Presnor and his Or- chestra. The weekend was completed with the traditional beach party on Sunday. French paintings artistically ar- ranged on the wall and sidewalk cafes with crepe paper awnings added to the already romantic setting. Because of the hard work and ingenuity required in planning the decorations, Carol Mer- cer, decorations chairman, was present- ed with a dozen white roses as a token of her classmate ' s appreciation. Queen Pat Hartley was presented with a dozen red roses and King Dave Welch a crown of flowers. Their court included Jean Godlewski, Jenny Vajda, Bob Siurek, and Mike Goffredo. Corky Teegarden and Holly Riggle crown Dave Welch and Pat Hartley King and Queen as their court of Mike Goffredo, Jean Godlewski, Bob Siurek and Jenny Vajda look on. Pat Hartley, Dave Welch Reigned Over Dance Karen Foster learns how to Cha Cha. King Dave Welch and Queen Pat Hartley, with last year ' s King and Queen Corky Teegarden and Holly Riggle, lead the Grand March for the 1965 Prom. Class Of 1965 Graduates In ' New ' 6HS Graduation for the Class of 1965 spelled uniqueness. The class chose to change the traditional color of robes from black to gold. It also had the honor of being the first class to gradu- ate from the new school. The graduation ceremonies were held in the auditorium with Fred Hanak and Jean Godlewski escorting the class down the aisle to their seats. Reverend Hamilton was the main speaker of the evening. Following his address Mr. Sheely and Dr. Schilling also gave short speeches. Lynda Jens, Valedictorian, and Lida Rygas, Saluta- torian, added to the evening with their short addresses. Each student then walked on stage to receive his diploma, finding it hard to believe the toils and joys of his high school days were at an end. As the class advanced their last tossels, the door to a new life was unlocked and they walked out of the auditorium for the last time with their fond memories of GHS going with them. Class of 1965 walks down the aisle of the auditorium as students of GHS for the last time. Doctor Paul Schilling gave each of the graduating seniors his diploma. Rev. Hamilton, St. Luke ' s Methodist Church in In- dianapolis, delivered the main address. 16 Dan Tom, Bill Waltermath, Judy VanderLugt, Cheryl Fountain, Lida Rygas, Lynda Jens, Elaine Loyd, Jan Collet, Susan Hupke, and Rich Beach wait ex- pectantly for Vickie Horner to present them with their awards. Mr. Sheely congratulates Lynda Jens for her valedictorian award. Mr. Sheely congratulates Lida Rygas on her achievement while giving her the salutatorian award. Jan Collet extends her sincere congratulations and an award to Shirley Brister. Extra-curricular Activities Keep Students Busy, Offer Variety, To Please Different Interests Coach Kurth, Mike Schuttrow, Bob Wilson, and Dick Smith admire one of Griffith ' s many trophies. Activities may be defined as what keeps the students going. They serve to break up the monotony of going to classes and doing homework, and also as a valuable part in our life. They prepare us for the future, and may even help us decide on what career to follow. Here at GHS there are always plenty of things to do and places to go. Stu- dents enjoy the variety of activities offered and always hope they ' ll remain in great abundance. Varsity cheerleaders rode in this car wishing the team good luck in Homecoming game. ART CLUB— FRONT ROW: Michael Raketich, treasurer; Linda Hensley, president; Donna Richwalski, vice-president; Lauren Black, secretary. SECOND ROW: Donna Wagner, Barbara Pierce, Kathy Smith, Dorothy Krause, Lynn Swingler, Gayle Ellenbaugh, Joan Zavada, Kathy Maret, Debbie Sheets, Patti Miller. THIRD ROW: Judy Govert, Carol Baker, Pam White- neck, Dena Hamnick, Kathy Johnson, Linda Potter, Susan Switzer, Nancy Gillis, Debbie Hanlon, Cheryl Sandeford, Linda Wilier, Gay Torbit. FOURTH ROW: Ted Cook, Marcella Clark, Karen Fechner, Debbie Ledger, Paula Zarndt, Louise Salek, Karen Eley, Sue Kemp, Jan Congleton, Jan Rich- ardson, Chris Churilla. BACK ROW: Sponsor Paul Fultz, Bob Garvey, Myrn Greiger, Craig Boglelski, Glen Matthews, Wally Church, Jerry Byrd, Jay Black, Debbie Kasmark, Ronnie Stanish, Betty Brownd, sponsor Charles Ricks. Art Club Sees Regional Exhibit, Works On Sculpture Art Club members work on various types of artistic projects throughout the year. Barbara Pierce and Debbie Kasmark are found in the art room watching Gay Torbit sketch a colorful chalk scene. On the move— Art Club. Yes, the mem- bers of the Art Club can truly say they earned the title On the Move this year. There was never a dull moment; plans were constantly being made for trips and other activities year round. Art Club members visited many art exhibits around the Calumet area and made a long and lovely trip to Chicago in the spring. On Saturday and many free days one could find restless Art Club members working on projects such as sculpture, ceramics, pottery, oil paintings, and sev- eral other busy bee schemes. Thanks to Mr. Ricks the Art Club spon- sor, the club enjoyed an active year. Helping was co-sponsor Mr. Fultz. 20 Lettermen See Pros In Action, Give Banquet LETTERMEN— FRONT ROW: Glenn Nagel; Dave Green, sergeant-at-arms,- Dave Butler, treasurer; John Collet, president; Chuck Stulmacher, vice- president; Dave Sikes, secretary,- Ed Shinabarger. SECOND ROW: Dave DeReamer. Bob Garvey, Greg Deedrick, Bill Minninger, Danny Vaughn, Wayne Vitkus, Tom Shatzman. THIRD ROW: Lennard Zarndt, Richard Arney, Mike Trueblood, Mike LaNoue, Dick Smith, Bobby Siurek, Tom Jamison. FOURTH ROW: Chuck Sanger, Mike Nelson, Marty Lehmann, Bob Wilson, Robert Ogden, Jim Zeller, Mike Schuttrow. FIFTH ROW: Mike Miller, Wally Conway, Chip Kegebein, Dennis Welzien, Leon Babair, Jim Marren, Ted Cook. SIXTH ROW: Pete Karnisky, Larry Moore, Bob Smith, Mark Voges, Brian Nagy, Don Harmon, Dave Long. BACK ROW: Ted Holom, Wally Church, Larry Thrall, Milija Jovanovlch, Dave Welch, Chet Patterson, Dave Harder. Activities of the Lettermen this year in- cluded program sales at home football and basketball games, a car wash to raise money, and a field trip to see a professional team perform. Each year the Lettermen ' s Club has a share of the Homecoming festivities. This year the club nominated five girls as candidates for Homecoming Queen. The officers presented the Queen at half time of the football game and co-sponsored the dance after the game. A banquet at Tieble ' s Restaurant honored outstanding sportsmen. Individ- ual awards were also given. Securing a major letter in sports auto- matically made a student a member of this year ' s Lettermen ' s Club, The purpose of this organization is to promote and create higher values among varsity ath- letes. Lettermen can be proud of the trophies found in the trophy case. Bob Wilson, Dick Smith, Mike Schuttrow, and sponsor Thomas Kurth are getting ready to put the latest-won trophy in the case with the rest of the collection. Business manager Dave DeReamer discusses his business problems with editor-in-chief Pattie Day. Wally Conway, assistant sports editor, and Dave Sikes, sports editor, make plans for the track pages. Reflector Staff Works On Book During Summer Work on the 1966 Reflector began before the 1965-66 school year had even begun. Staff members spent a good portion of their summer soliciting ads from local merchants. As school opened they discovered they had surpassed their goal of $2000. After they had completed their sale of ads, the staff next concentrated on meeting their first deadline. By setting aside two school days for the taking of club pictures, the clubs editor was able to work out a smooth-running schedule and plan her pictures. Underclass pic- tures were also taken in time for the first deadline, after which students re- ceived their identification cards. Determined to make their next dead- line, the staff doubled their efforts. Al- though the last week was hectic and in- cluded several night sessions, the dead- line was met with the academic and part of the sports section going in. For their next deadline they worked on the opening section which included school life. Homecoming festivities and the Prom. Several sport pages and the rest of the clubs section was also turned in. All members sighed with relief as the final deadline, the advertising section, had been turned in. In order to receive the proper train- ing for the kind of work they would be doing on the yearbook, the editor-in- chief and the copy editor spent two weeks at Indiana University attending the annual Journalism Institute. Al- though it was a lot of hard work, the two staff members stated it was also a lot of fun and that they learned a great deal. Marsha Fountain, copy editor, and Paula Reznik, clubs editor, arrange copy for the clubs section. Jan Richardson, faculty editor, reads the list of faculty names to Mary Llttrell, index editor. Working with their sections are Sharon Vana, underclass editor, and Kathy Cheever, senior edi- tor. ASSISTANTS-FRONT ROW: Diane Holom, busi- ness staff; Mary Kay Westerfield, copy staff; Sandi Jennings, copy staff. BACK ROW: Dolly Porter, business staff; Mr. Jerry Woodring, ad- viser; Debbie Sheets, business staff. STUDENT COUNCIL— FRONT ROW: Carol Mercer, treasurer; Pete Karnlsky, president; Jenny Vajda, vice-president; Jeanne Godlewski, secretary. SEC- OND ROW: Janet Patterson, Janet Cox, Nancy Smith, Pam Wood, Deanna Nelson, Patti Hartley, Glenn Nagel, Dorothy Krause, Lauren Black, Betty Perotti. THIRD ROW: Elizabeth Barrett, Paula Reznik, Paula Dyer, Wayne Vitkus, Judy Teibel, Lana Hendrickson, Cheryl Wampler, Tom Schatzman, Diane Holom. FOURTH ROW: Margaret Barnett, David Long, Ed Shina- barger, Dave Butler, Chip Kegebein, Connie Nlchels, Georgette Brasich, Gayle Fritz, Becky Vajda, Kathy Cheever. BACK ROW: Rick Garrard, Bob Wilson, Terry Kurowsky, Chris Martz, Tom Britton, Marty Lehmann, Larry Thrall, Dawn Kasmark, David DeReamer. Finding Bonfire Space Posed Problem For Council Last year ' s Student Council officers Dennis Kackos, Holly Riggle, Sharon Trzeciak, and Gayle Under- wood are shown swearing in Pete Karnisky, the Incoming president, and Jeanne Godlewski, the Incoming secretary. Student Council assumed the responsi- bilities for this year ' s Homecoming parade October 21. Prizes were awarded to the best floats and cars entered by different clubs and classes. They were also in charge of the bonfire after the parade, on the track around the football field. They also sponsored the bonfire dance for which records were sponsored. Scheduling assemblies and handling the talent show in March were two other major activities of the Council this year. The talent show was given for the student body and also at night for the parents. In May, Student Council directed elec- tions of class and Council officers. Student Council is composed of one representative from each homeroom of each class. Its purpose is to take problems and suggestions from the student body to be heard in front of the administration. 24 Honor Society Sponsors ' College Breakfast David Vaughan returns to his seat after getting his candle lit In the National Honor Society induction. A trip to see Barefoot in the Park at the Blackstone Theatre in Chicago fol- lowed by dinner headed National Honor Society ' s list of activities. Tutoring students and operating the bookstore were also on the list of activities for the group. At the annual College Breakfast in December, Honor Society attempted to stimulate a greater interest in further education, by having college students and representatives present to answer questions and tell about college life in general. In the spring, Honor Society had its induction of new members. Only those with a B average were eligible to join. Creating enthusiasm for scholarship, promoting leadership, and stimulating the desire to render service, were the main goals of Honor Society this year. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY-FIRST ROW: Laura Barker, treasurer, Gail Hunt, president, Wayne Vitkus, vice-president, Marsha Auter, secretary. SECOND ROW: Carol Mercer, Jean Godlewski, Jenny Vajda, Norma Welch, Jessie Engle, Mary Littrell, Paula Reznik, Laura Hayden. THIRD ROW: Janice Bernath, Fred Hanak, Jim Taylor, Mike GofFredo, Chris Martz, Larry Thrall, David Vaughan, Larry Bunce, Nancy Jurik. Girls enjoyed an active year In GAA by participating in the various activities. This year the GAA sent five girls to a state bowling her skill at bowling during the GAA bowling season. tournament. Above, Jane Fronczek demonstrates Dena Hamnik returns tne volleyball at one of he interscholastic volleyball games. 26 GAA Tournabo ut Stimulates Enchanting Moments Rita Koci, Patrick McTaggart, Dan Migliorini, and Mary Ann Koci enjoy one of the lighter moments at the dance “Three Coins in a Fountain sponsored annually by G.A.A. GAA can really be considered an ac- tive club. Members are required to earn at least 20 points in a semester. Activities included softball, bowling, basketball, swimming, volleyball, square dancing, and tumbling. Awards were given according to the number of points each girl earned. These awards include pins, numerals, chevrons, and letters. GAA members also participated in such activities as basketball and bad- minton play days, a bowling tourna- ment, and state-wide tumbling contest. They also organized interscholastic vol- leyball and basketball. Perhaps one of the highlights of the year was the annual semi-fotmal dance given in the gym. ' Three Coins in a Fountain was the 1966 theme which was carried out in the colors light and dark green and white. A two tier foun- tain highlighted the stage decorated by the seniors. Couples danced to the mu- sic of Florian Bolesga. Irene Edenas holds punch cups while Mark West fills them. Adviser Jerry Woodring checks over the editors ' work. Editors are Richard tor-in-chief, Betsy Beiriger, page 2 editor, and Kathy Koselke, page 3 edi- Arney, page 4 editor, Linda Hensley, page 1 editor, Margaret Barnett, edi- tor. Staff Members Used ' Passes’ ; Recorded Stories Donna Richwalskl, exchange editor, checks a phone number while Sue Kemp, copy editor, checks copy. The Panther Press, being a bi-monthly edition, required much organization and hard work before it came out. Stories had to be hunted-out and assigned, colorful headlines were written, and all things had to be copyread two or three times. Ideas for new columns were con- stantly worked on as the page editors strove for variety. Editors also kept an accurate record of all stories turned in. The business staff solicited ads from local merchants to help pay for the cost of printing the paper. This alone was 28 a time consuming but rewarding job. Most of the work on the paper was done in publications class as staff mem- bers used their ' press passes ' to gather information for stories and for running various errands. In December the Panther Press spon- sored a soc-hop. By charging 15£ over the regular price, the Panther Press was able to serve potato chips and pop. The Dimensions provided colorful music. Barbara Smith, typist, types for exchange editor, Sharon Vana, while Janet Wasko, typist, helps clubs news editor, Nancy Granack, type her news. PICTURED BELOW— Jan Richardson, cartoonist; Pattie Hartley, business manager; Sandy Anderson, as- sistant business manager; Margaret LaBarge, circulation manager. 29 LANGUAGE CLUB— FRONT ROW: Kathy Cheever, secretary; Janice Ber- nath, president; Sponsor Ray Weaver; Larry Thrall, vice-president; Betty Perotti, treasurer. SECOND ROW: Diane Holom, Jane Welch, Carol Mer- cer, Janet Cox, Marcia Fountain. THIRD ROW: Sandy Anderson, Jenny Vajda, Peggy Matthews, Deanna Nelson, Margaret Zalac. BACK ROW: Jeanne Godlewski, Ted Cook, Mike Goffredo, Bob Smith, Judy Urevig, Rich McClellan, Paula Reznik. Knowledge Of Customs Marks Language Club Goals Gab sessions are fun any time, but things really get interesting when the gab sessions are in a foreign language as this year ' s the Modern Language Club found out. To belong to Language Club, stu- dents must have taken or be taking a foreign language. This year the club ' s main goal was to stimulate in it ' s members an interest in foreign languages as well as a knowl- edge of foreign customs and cultures. Dolly Porter, Dennis Dell, Diane Holom, and Paul Smith hang a pinata in the shape of Santa Claus. 30 Night Of January 16th’ Highlights Dramatists ' Year Drama Club produced two plays this year. The first one was for all the mem- bers of the club and the second one was just for senior members. The play The Night of January 16th, given by all members, was a modern courtroom trial with the audi- ence as the jury. It was given Novem- ber 12 and 13 in the auditorium. The senior play Cheaper By the Dozen was given March 4 and 5. To provide more members with the oppor- tuni ty to participate in the play, it was double cast. Early in the year the club held it ' s an- nual election of officers. Betsy Beiriger was chosen to lead the club, Karen Graffee was elected vice-president, and Pepper Reznik and Mary Kay Wester- field were elected treasurer and secre- tary respectively. Purpose of Drama Club is to intro- duce students to the theatre. Members are concerned with style, make up, scenic design, construction, lighting, costume style, and acting. Field trips were taken to Indiana Uni- versity, Gary, to see a stage play by college students. The club also ac- cepted an invitation from Valparaiso University to see one of it ' s presenta- tions. Lana Hendrickson, Kathy Miller, Mark West, and Larry Thrall are acting out a scene from the drama club ' s fall presentation of The Night of January 16th. Drama Club was very active this year with the presentation of two plays, The Night of January 16th, and Cheaper by the Dozen. 31 RADIO CLUB— FRONT ROW: David Vaughan, vice-president; Greg Lucas, president; Jess Engle, secretary. SECOND ROW: Frank Helbasko, Larry Bunce, Don Van Wie, Tom Vandertuck, Bruce Minnie, Doug Deedrick, William Casmereka. BACK ROW: Dale Johnson, George Tuttle, Ted Holom, Bob Gentz, Mike Young, Randy Rosenwinkle, Tom Johnson, Fred Stawidke, sponsor Sidney Vaughan. Repairing TV’s, Fixing Greenhouse Fills Year Adding improvements to the green- house occupied most of the time of Horticulture members. A new watering system, repotting plants, and white wash- ing windows to filter light were among the improvements. Several plants of var- ied types and sizes were added to the club ' s large collection. Several field trips were also on the agenda for activities. Horticulture members visited Chicago flower shows and also attended lectures. Horticulture members tried to gain a better understanding of botany and a more favorable appearing greenhouse. Radio Club ' s agenda this year has been one of interest and hard work. Tools and test equipment for repair work were purchased through the sale of ice cream at noon. Members have re- paired radios and televisions which were donated to the club by outside sources. Several of the members have been studying all year in preparation for their Ham radio operators licenses, hoping eventually to build their own sets. HORTICULTURE CLUB-FRONT ROW: Patricia Gilchrist, Ed Shinabarger, Irena Eidanas. SECOND ROW: Patricia Popp. Denise Holme, Marcia Fountain. BACK ROW: Fred Stawicke, Sponsor Fred Meeker, Dale Johnson. Math, Science Club Traveled To Laboratory MATH AND SCIENCE CLUB-FRONT ROW: Gail Hunt, secretary; Bob Gentz, president; Mike Young, vice-president; Ruth Coulter, treasurer. SEC- OND ROW: Norma Welch, Ed Shinabarger, Bruce Ranck, Greg Lucas, Ron Stanish, Ted Cook, Denise Holom. BACK ROW: Sponsor Don Casanova, Frank Hlebasco, Dale Johnson, Dan Balog, Bob Norwood, Fred Stuwiche, David Vaughan, Dave DeReamer. Dave Green left, and Dolly Porter are helping Dave DeReamer finish an experiment. It seems as though this experiment was very dangerous. Better be careful, Davel A trip to Argon Laboratories in Chi- cago provided Math and Science Club members a chance to expand their knowl- edge in the field of science. Members taking the trip were provided firsthand information about laboratory procedure, and they learned the specific job of each of the personnel working in the laboratory. New members also learned how to op- erate fhe complicated computer made by previous members. The club also sponsored the annual Science Fair in March. Prizes were awarded for different categories of science and each winner was then en- titled to go on to the regional fair. Math and Science Club strives to fur- ther the knowledge of the members in these areas and at the same time create interest in particular phases of those fields. 33 Purpose of Y-Teen is to create friend- ship among not only girls from this school, but from neighboring schools as well. This year ' s Y-Teens fulfilled that pur- pose in many different ways. An initiation dinner was held in Hammond and neigh- boring schools such as Highland, Dyer, Hammond High, and Morton were invited to attend. Griffith girls were the host- esses and after the dinner they gave a pajama party. Another highlight in the year was the shopping spree to Chicago just before Christmas. This gave the girls a chance not only to do their last-minute shopping, but it also provided them with an op- portunity to see the many decorations in the stores. This is necking? A penny was collected for every Inch of neck of all who attended the Y-Teens ' Necking Dance. Laura Barker and Nancy Grugel are measuring the necks of Janet Cox and Diane Holom. Y-Teens Highlight Year With ' Necking Dance’ Y-TEENS— FRONT ROW: Laura Barker, vice-president; Nancy Grugel, presi- dent; Diane Holom, secretary-treasurer. SECOND ROW: Karen Osborne, Regina Pollock, Joan Ann Zavada, Susan Buck, Bonnie Erikson, Patty Gel- christ, Christine Nowak, Carole Artka. THIRD ROW: Nancy Schroen, Kathy Krum, Cora Williams, Barbara Mikuta, Karen Graefe, Terrie Hawkins, Linda Potter, Patty Popp, Linda Kleinfeldt. BACK ROW: Sponsor Lynn Lucas, Lynda Hanson, Karen Eley, Betty Brown, Linda Neighbors, Donna Richwalski, Myra Greiger, Linda Kline, Louise Salek, Paula Zardnt. 34 FTA Members Inspired By Many Lectures . ' J, 4 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA-FRONT ROW: L. Hayden, L. Duncan, P. Smith, I. Eidenas, D. Sheets, J. Urevig, secretary, S. Vana, vice-president, J. Godlewski, president, S. Anderson, treasurer, B. Perotti, historian, W. Mil- ler, C. Nowak. SECOND ROW: A. Darlington, L. Kelly, S. Willes, R. Janov- sky, L. Weber, B. Erickson, C. Baker, M. Mathews, K. Johnson, S. Schultz, S. Nelson, D. Nelson, P. Miller, M. Johnston. THIRD ROW: M. Bodnar, S. Jennings, P. Hartley, B. Beiriger, L. Skorupa, J. Vajda, M. Smith, T. Schatz- man, D. Deedrick, L. Hubbard, C. Mercer, M. Brederson, M. Greichunos. FOURTH ROW: J. Blfoss, K. Murry, P. Sweet, G. Fritz, A. Eldridge, C. Wampler, W. Janovsky, N. Jurik, M. VanStrein, D. Holom, P. Mathews, S. Switzer, C. Coppage, R. Koci, J. Cox, M. Z alek. TOP ROW: P. Baran, R. McClellan, F. Hanak, T. Garvey, L. Neighbors, L. Furnas, N. Grugel, R. Mangrum, D. Augenstine, R. Gerrard, K. Pickett, R. Ogden, L. Hansen, K. Miller. Meeting on the first and third Mondays of each month, FTA experienced its larg- est membership as members heard speak- ers and panel discussions on various fields of teaching. In the fall they at- tended an area conference at South Bend, and in the spring, the state conven- tion. Serving coffee and milk after setting up food tables for the farewell dinner for Dr. Schilling was the voluntter work of these FTA girls. They are Sandalee Schultz, Diane Holom, Carol Mercer, Karen Murray. 35 Booster Club was led this year by Bonnie Bonie, vice-president; Jenny Vajda, president; Jannice Gorley, secretary; and Sheila Townshend, treasurer. Booster Club Cheers Teams On To Victory Promoting school spirit is the primary purpose of Booster Club. This year the Booster Club did more than fulfill its duty. Supporting the boys during every game until the very end, victory or defeat, the Booster Club was always there, screaming with the cheerleaders and showing pride in their school. Membership was open to any Griffith Senior High student. This year ' s Booster Club consisted mostly of active members who attended games and meetings regu- larly and helped promote school spirit. Students were considered active members when they had earned 50 points or more. These were earned by cheering in the Booster Club section, making posters, and attending meetings. These points deter- mined eligibility for sectional tickets and also qualified members to receive pins. Because this system was put into practice this year, 75 points were required of any junior or senior wanting a pin and 200 of any sophomore and all future members. Mass meetings were called whenever necessary by President Jenny Vajda, with the approval of Miss Klein, sponsor. The halls were decorated this year with a variety of posters made by Booster Club members. Linda West and Bonnie Strauser are seen hanging posters to boost the team to victory. Cheerleaders’ Spirit Reflects On Student Body Senior varsity cheerleaders Paula Reznik and Jeanne Godlewski are seen backing their team. Our team will gol shouts Panther Carol Mercer as she practices for the Important Highland game. Beginning this year cheerleaders were elected for only one year and had to try out again the next spring. Four varsity cheerleaders were elected by the student body to lead the cheering section at varsity football and basketball games. A Panther mascot was also elected to help the fans follow cheers and partici- pated in some cheers. Three sophomore girls were chosen by the Booster Club to lead cheers at junior varsity games. Activities this year included pep ses- sions, selling tickets at noon for games, a car entitled Good Luck in the Home- coming parade, and leading cheers around the Homecoming bonfire. Cheerleaders took two trips to cheer- leading conventions in Converse and Bloomington, Ind. At these they learned new techniques in cheering and brought back many new ideas to use at Panther games. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS— Top to Bottom: Panther Carol Mercer, Wendy Miller, Chris Churilla, Jeanne Godlewski, and Captain Paula Reznik. JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS-Janet Patterson, Nancy Smith, and Captain Karen Murray. 37 Richard Arney paints a portrait of Marlene Finnle, Jim Taylor, and Vickie Horner In the Chorus ' pro- duction of the Red Mill. The purpose of the play was to raise money for the organ in the auditorium. Starting the year off with a tight schedule, A Cappella sang for its supper. This meant performing at the teachers ' fare-well dinner in honor of Dr. Paul Schilling, former superintendent of schools. In November A Cappella joined forces with Mixed Chorus and gave a Vocal Pop Concert which turned out quite successfully. The next concert was their Christmas Concert which both Choruses participated in. January was spent in preparation for the annual Piano and Vocal Ensemble Contest, for which both groups produced many fine ensembles. After the contest Mixed Chorus spent the remainder of January and part of February in prep- aration for their first concert. These concerts added to the fund for a new organ, which is one of the main goals of the two Choral groups. Giving Concerts Helped To Fill Choruses ' Year MIXED CHORUS-FRONT ROW: Rich Schulp, president; Noreen Hillman, vice-president; Linda Neighbors, secretary,- Jerry Lind, treasurer; Norman Creviston, librarian. SECOND ROW: Candy Parrish, Mary Ann McTaggart, Janie Klemoff, Martha Sipka, Susan Buck, Nancy Smith, Linda Kelly, Judy Piercinski, Marsha Stuhlmacher. THIRD ROW: David Barkai, Nancy Schroen, Theresa Peach, DeVonna Mackey, Joyce Crowe, Margaret Barnett, Kathy Krum, Sandalee Schultz, Sandy Gagne, Rose Rogers. FOURTH ROW: Paula Zarndt, Marcella Clark, Pam Christie, Tom Matusz, Jim Bradley, Jim Halus- ka, Jane Fronczak, Jackie Norris, Becky Vajda, Kathy Patrick. BACK ROW: Director Richard Metcalf, Gary Owens, Randy Rosenwinkel, Jerry Burd, Tim McVey, Bruce Williams, Tom Janson, Dawn Kasmark, Ricky Cook. 38 Chorus Raised Money For Badly Needed Organ A CAPPELLA— FRONT ROW: Jim Hart, accompanist; Jenny Vajda, treas- urer; Bob Siurek, president; Jim Taylor, vice-president; Deanna Nelson, sec- retary; Susan Linz, librarian; Maureen Murphy, robe chairman. SECOND ROW— Janice Johnson, Bonnie Erickson, Janice Bernath, Jeanne Godlewski, Debbie Ledger, Janet Jennings, Mary Ann Koci, Lana Kelly. THIRD ROW— Raye Green, Sandy Nelson, Linda Kleingeldt, Dorothy Musial, Georgette Brasich, Debbie Barturm, Sherri Ellis. FOURTH ROW— Mr. Richard Metcalf, Dave Long, Dave Reznik, John Gilmore, Terry Glover, Larry Bunce, Ted Cook. BACK ROW— Richard Arney, Bob Makely, Hugh Rector, Bob Stipancie, Larry Thrall, Mike Goffredo, Richard Hart. A Cappella sways back and forth In rhythm while singing one of their favorite songs led by Mr. Met- calf. 39 Marching ’Hot Dog’ Drill, Playing At Pep Sessions, One of the main duties of the band Is to have a half-time performance during football season. Shown above is the band getting ready to play the school song. BAND— INSIDE ROW: Carol Mercer, Jim Hart, Linda Kline, Nancy Jurik. SECOND ROW: Jill Patteson, Marsha Fountain, Debbie Sheets, Karen Graefe, Linda Hensley, Dolly Porter, Gail Hunt. THIRD . ROW: Gordon Dilling, Janice Biederman, Carol Coppage, Rod Wilson, Ron Stanlsh, Sally Newhard, Janet Patterson, Louis Royce, Mike Schuttrow. OUTSIDE ROW: Larry Bunce, Randy Sadowski, Don Booker, Director Robert Sohn, Jeff Moves, Fred Hanak. Performing In Concerts Keep Band In Shape BAND— INSIDE ROW-. Pam Whitemack, Martha Van Strien, Laurel Schinske, Jim Taylor. SECOND ROW: Don Fedor, Maud Brederson, Jill Tubbs, Laura Hayden, Jessie Engle, Carol DeLafosse, Barbara Wilding. THIRD ROW: Julius Weigley, Dan Augenstine, John Miller, Sandra Curnutt, Carol Vaughn, Bruce Ranck, Robert Mismer, Gary Cyganek, Mark Voges, Dan Balog. OUTSIDE ROW: Lana Hendrickson, Charles Schroen, Dave Bice, David Vaughan, Mike Young, Dale Franz. Kyle Smith, Ruth Coulter. Band! Attention! were words fre- quently heard around marching season, as any member can tell you. Correct spacing, hitting each yard line with the correct foot, and playing as loud as possible all combined to make a good Band member. This year the Band put an extra flare in their marching by adding patterns of motion to their routines. The Hot Dog pattern was their favorite, and simply by starting in different positions the band was able to create hundreds of geometric patterns. This year ' s Band participated in the December 4 Hammond parade. This pa- rade was televised by Channel 9. After marching season the Band ven- tured inside where they transformed themselves into a Concert Band. Their three concerts, held in December, March, and May, kept everyone busy for the re- mainder of the year. Twirlers and drum majors Maud Brederson, Ted Cook, Dolly Porter, Karen Graefe, Ron Stanlsh, and Martha Van Strein were seen marching in parades and at football games. Drum majors led the band while the twirlers not only twirled their batons but also did many routines with their pom poms. Assistant Librarians Patty Gilchrist, Karen Eley, Librarian Kay Gibbson, Owens, and Gall James are often seen decorating bulletin boards and Myrn Greiger, Librarian Dorothy Mohlman, Linda Neighbors, Sandy keeping the library shining. Running Projectors, Checking Books Help Fill Year Teaching other students and teachers the fundamentals of operating projectors was required of this year ' s projectionists. Keeping equipment in top shape by re- placing bulbs, broken drive belts, and other minor repairs was another phase of their work. Each projectionist was further required to spend one class period in the A-V of- fice during which he fastened tickets on reserved machines, filed film, and oc- casionally went to run a projector. This year ' s library assistants performed varied duties such as recording all books and other materials that left the library and setting up exhibits in the display cases and on bulletin boards. Helping students find educational and personal materials were duties well done by the girls, as they gained knowledge in many fields. Marsha Stuhlmacher, Keith Stalder and William Csmerka are shown performing one ot their jobs as projectionists. 42 Office Assistants, Ushers Undergo Busy Year OFFICE ASSISTANTS— FRONT ROW: Janice Gorley, Carol Artka, Noreen Hillman, Marla Shepard. BACK ROW: Cora Williams, Glenneta Heltsley, Rosemary Stahlin, Undo West, Peggy Mathews, Gayle Fritz, Louise Salek, Judy Renschen, Patty Sweet, Sheila Townshend, Norma Welch, Linda Potter, Barb Smith, Marilyn Powers. Office Assistants and Ushers both had busy schedules this year. There were hardly any spare moments for either, as both required full effort from the stu- dents. On-the-job training was put into practice in the offices this year. Students participating in this program typed, filed, made schedule alterations, delivered passes for counselers, distrib- uted absentee lists to the teachers, an- swered the intercom, operated the switchboard, and occasionally took dic- tation. These students not only received prac- tical training in helping the school op- erate, but also received valuable training in secretarial work. Helping people find seats, directing cars on the parking lot, and keeping or- der at games were the main duties of this year ' s ushers. Being responsible for these ushers was the job of the club ' s sponsor, Mr. Ray Weaver. Many boys volunteer their services at both football and basketball games. This year ' s ushers are, FRONT ROW: Bill Price, Bob Shaw, Randy Price, Sponsor Raymond Weaver. BACK ROW: Bob. Farkas, Ed Babcock, Bob Stpancic, Bob Witt, Ed Miller, and Charles Sheldahl. 43 HEALTH AND MEDICAL CAREERS-FRONT ROW: Bonnie Strauser, secretary? Pattie Day, president? Dave DeReamer, vice-president? Ruth Coulter, treas- urer. SECOND ROW: Candy Parrish, Marcia Fountain, Devonna McKay, Theresa Peach, Scarlet Kindle, Joan Zavada, Mary Kovecsi. THIRD ROW: Karen Cronk, Margaret LaBarge, Sally Newhard, Paula Reznik, Pam Wood, Lynn Swingler, Karen Gumienny. FOURTH ROW: Lauren Black, Carolyn Crouch, Dorothy Muslal, Martha Van Strien, Linda Neighbors, Paula Zarndt, Cheryl Gray, Roberta Bonaker. BACK ROW: Adele Joyce, Donna Richwalski, Terri Kurowsky, Mark Voges, Richard Shulp, Jim Zeller, Dawn Kasmark, sponsor Mrs. Florence Ogle. Health and Medical Careers Club Visits Hospitals Dawn Kasmark, Lauren Black, and Roberta Bonaker are seen making cancer bandages. Busy was the word for this year ' s Health and Medical Careers Club. Several members were interviewed for jobs as Candy Strippers through the efforts of the club at such hospitals as Our Lady of Mercy and St. Margaret ' s. The club also sponsored several visits at such hospitals as St. Luke ' s Presby- terian and Wesley Memorial. Members were able to get an idea of hospital functions and regulations besides meet- ing and talking to hospital personnel. After receiving tickets to a lecture on Careers in Rehabilitation in Chicago, six members were chosen to go. The lec- ture included a special message from Patty Duke, with Miss Teenage America and Randy Boone making guest ap- pearances. Sponsoring a dance in December kept the club hopping. Quill And Scroll Gives Annual Awards Banquet QUILL AND SCROLL— FRONT ROW-. Patti Hartley, treasurer; Margaret Bar- nett, president; Betsy Beiriger, vice-president; Pattie Day, secretary. SEC- OND ROW: Fred Hanak, Richard Arney, Dave Sikes, Wally Conway, Dave DeReamer. THIRD ROW: Sally Newhard, Paula Reznik, Kathy Cheever, Margaret LaBarge, Sharon Vana, Nancy Granak, Sue Kemp. BACK ROW: Sponsor Jerry Woodring, Kathy Koselke, Sandy Anderson, Jan Richardson; Marcia Fountain, Linda Hensley, Mary Kay Westerfield, Sandi Jennings. Quill and Scroll is open only to those holding a major position on either the Panther Press or Reflector, and main- tain a B average. By holding induc- tions in March, this year ' s membership was increased by sixteen. The annual Awards Banquet was held at Tiebles for all staff members and their parents. The guest speaker talked on journalism as a career. Certificate of Awards for their time and effort were presented to the various section editors on each publication. A special award was given .to the person whom the com- bined staffs thought was the most valu- able member. Pattie Day, Margaret Barnett, and Linda Hensley are making signs for the Panther Press dance. Active members of the Panther Press staff and Reflector staff compose the Quill and Scroll. Panther Athletes Build Strong Bodies Participating In 10 Sports; Active Minds Important Assets Too Chet Patterson skims over high hurdle during time trials. Tired muscles, hard work, and good sportsmanship are all a part of sports at Griffith High School. Griffith athletes take sports seriously and keep in top physical shape. Coaching is another important phase of sports. The excellent coaching staff is shown through Griffith ' s excellent rec- ords. Win or lose, GHS students can always be proud of the never-give-up attitude displayed by Griffith athletes and coaches. Bob Smith shoots for two during Hobart game. 1964 CALUMET CONFERENCE CHAMPION TRACK TEAM-FRONT ROW: Dan Tom, John Collet, Dick Smith, Mascot Franky Kurth, Don Harmon, Dave Long, Dave Butler. ROW TWO: Dave Sikes, Chuck Sanger, Lenny Zarndt, Dave Harder, Mike LaNoue, Jim Zeller, Jim Marren. BACK ROW: Coach Tom Kurth, Paul Gatlin, Dennis Welzen, Tom Jamison, Dave Green, Cleo Keen, Mark Voges, Chet Patterson. Juniors Lead Track Team In Capturing Conference With pole in hand, Dave Harder prepares to vault over crossbar in an attempt to break his record. SEASON ' S BEST-1965 This is the best track team Griffith ever had, boasted Coach Tom Kurth EVENT NAME RECORD after winning the 1964 Calumet Confer- High Hurdles C. Patterson 14.8 ence track meet. Panthers also captured Mile Run 4jtJ. Collet 4:15.2 firsts in the Hammond Clark, Chesterton, 100 Yd. Dash D. Smith 10.0 Andrean, and Hobart meets. 440 Yd. Dash T. Jamison 51.7 They continued on the road to success 880 Yd. Dash J. Collet 1 :59.2 by receiving top honors in the Rensselaer relays for the first time in the history of 220 Yd. Dash D. Sikes D. Harmon 22.9 the team. After finishing third in their Low Hurdles D. Smith 19.4 sectional, a determined Griffith team Pole Vault D. Harder 12 ' 1 journeyed to the Conference meet anxious Shot Put D. Welzien 50 ' 10 Vi for a victory. Broad Jump T. Jamison 20 ' 3’A Rated to finish third behind Calumet High Jump D. Butler 5 ' 6 and Crown Point, they surprised many as Mile Relay Sikes, Jamison, Dick Smith, Dave Harder, Chester Pater- Keen, Long 3:31.4 son, and John Collet, finished first in the V 2 Mile Relay Sikes, Jamison, low hurdles, pole vault, high hurdles, and LaNoue, Smith 1:34.4 the mile race, respectively. A number of 2 Mile Relay Collet, Sikes, unexpected seconds and thirds was all Gatlin, Keen 8:11.1 they needed to get over the final hump Distance Med. Zeller, Sanger, and into that all-important first place, Gatlin, Collet 7:51.4 making a storybook ending to a nearly perfect season. Conf. Record School Record 48 1964 VARSITY TRACK Crown Point THIRD Hammond Noll WON Hammond Noll Invitational NO RANKING Little Five FOURTH Andrean Relays WON Calumet LOST Chesterton Relays WON Rensselaer Relays WON Hobart Relays WON Calumet Conference Meet WON Sectional THIRD Regional SEVENTH Hammond Clark Relays WON State Track Meet ELEVENTH Desire and determination drove John Collet on to even greater heights in 1964. Jim Zeller, Cleo Keen, Tom Jamison, and Dave Sikes pace themselves around the track in a constant effort to improve upon their previous time. 49 Griffith finally got a shot putter in Dennis Welzen who set the school record at 54 ' 1016 . Tom Jamison, Dick Smith, Jim Marren, and Dave Sikes were winning combination for half-mile relay. Panthers Undefeated In Relays Concentration on correct form and perfect timing possess Dick Smith as he clears a low hurdle. Panther Golfers Best Ever, Win Conference Griffith must be considered a golf pow- er in the Calumet region after winning its second Calumet Conference crown in as many years. The 1964 team finished the season with 25 wins and only 5 de- feats. Panthers lost only to Culver Military Academy, La Porte, Dyer, and twice to Andrean. Griffith finished with a 10—1 conference record, being upset by Dyer. Griffith placed fourth, in the Dyer In- vitational, which saw more than 30 schools from northern Indiana participating. At the Culver Invitational they finished fourth while competing against some of the best schools in the state. In the sectional they finished fourth out of 29 teams, all competing for a chance to go down state. Tom Speichert finished as medalist for the year. Corky Teegarden, Greg Dee- drick, and Leon Babair were all close with low scores ranging from 40-42 strokes for nine holes. Don Govert and Randy Otvos made up the rest of the team by adding extra support and depth. With the loss of only two seniors, the team will be in good shape for the 1965 season. 1964 GOLF TEAM-KNEELING: Don Govert, Greg Reed, Tom Seichert, Leon Babair, Corky Teegarden. Deedrick, Randy Otovos. STANDING: Coach Robert Greg Deedrick, one of Griffith ' s top golfers, prac- tices after school on the physical education field. 1964 VARSITY GOLF Gary Andrean Won Hammond Clark, Noll Won, Won Merrillville (J.V.) Won Hobart Won Merrillville, Hammond Clark Won, Won Chesterton, Crown Point Won, Won Culver Military, LaPorte Lost, Lost, Gary Andrean Lost Gary Wirt, Lowell Won, Won Hammond Morton Won Hammond Gavit, Munster (J.V.) Won, Won Gary Edison, Portage Won, Won Calumet Won Gary Andrean Lost Hammond Tech Wort Highlank, Merrillville Won, Won Gary Edison, Dyer Won, Lost River Forest, Hammond Noll Won, Won Hammond High Won Season Record Won 25 Lost 5 Conference Record Won 10 Lost 1 Senior and co-captain Corky Teegarden prepares to blast out of the rough during a practice session. 51 1964 VARSITY BASEBALL GHS Opp. Hobart 1 3 Hammond High 0 4 Gary Edison 5 1 Dyer Central 1 4 Portage 0 1 Merrillville 2 0 Lowell 3 9 Highland 6 13 Calumet 6 8 Gavit 8 1 Gary Wirt 1 2 East Gary 0 3 Hammond Noll 3 0 Crown Point 4 1 Calumet 4 7 T.F. South 4 3 Chesterton 10 7 Season Record Won 7 Lost 10 Conference Record Won 4 Lost Wg Strike! cries the umpire as Bob Smith demonstrates the perfect swing, but misses the ball as Coach Felix Zabroski looks on disgustedly from his third base coaching box. Stickmen Finish In Eighth Position In Calumet BASEBALL TEAM— FRONT ROW: Manager Don Schuster, Ziggy Siurek, Craig Nagel, Dave Roberts, Chip Kegebein, Chuck DeNeal, Bob Siurek, Glenn Nagel, Mike Trueblood, Manager Rich Arney. BACK ROW: Assistant Coach Jim Lowell, Pete Karnisky, Jim Davis, Mike Shuttrow, Chris Martz, Bob Smith, John Martz, Ernie Tall, Rich Beach, Larry Moore, Allen Austin, Stan Shepkowski, Dave DeReamer, Coach Felix Zabroski. 52 Conference Race Because Of Slow Start Preparing to hurl one of his curve balls, John Martz winds up hoping for another strike. Good pitching coupled with excellent de- fense provided Coach Felix Zabroski and his stickmen with a sturdy backbone for the 1964 baseball season. Tallying the results of the season found Griffith cornering eighth place in the Calumet Conference with rec- ord of seven wins, no ties, and 10 losses. Batting proved to be the Panthers ' down- fall as the first two games resulted in losses to Hobart and Hammond High. Spirits rose in the next game as Griffith slid by Gary Edison, 5—1. The Panthers ' next two tries against Dyer and Portage proved unsuccessful, but they rallied in time to top Merrillville, 2—0. Three more losses, including to arch-rival Highland, 13—7, sparked the Panthers on two victories over Bishop Noll and Crown Point. Season ended uphill with the Black and Gold triumphing in their last two games. Someone neglected to tell Chuck DeNeal that he wasn ' t supposed to hit this pitch, so he did what came naturally and poked it over the third baseman ' s head for an extra-base hit. A Hit? It certainly looks like it as Rich Beach anxiously awaits the right time to swing. Defensive safetyman Dave Sikes scrambles up and over Gavit ' s Intended receiver tn pursuit of elusive pigskin and succeeds In breaking up a key pass play. Spirit Takes Over Team To Salvage Season Chuck Stuhlmacher (73) stops Bishop Noll advance as Dave DeReamer (25) rushes to give assistance. Starting with the Gavit game and car- rying through the rest of the season, Panther gridmen devoted themselves to working together. By the end of the year Chet Patter- son led the scoring attack with five touchdowns and proved himself to be a dangerous threat as a pass receiver. Wayne Vitkus ran the ball club along with Mike Schuttrow, who did most of Griffith ' s passing. Tom Jamison and Mike Trueblood were among Schuttrow ' s favorite pass receivers. Jamison caught three touch- down passes and Trueblood one. Mark Voges, Dennis Welzein, Dave Sikes, and Bob Suirek led the offensive line. Dave Green and Chuck Stuhlmacher should receive honors for their fine de- fensive work along with Rick Garrard, Dave Butler, Dave DeReamer, and Dave Welch. Mike Schuttrow did the punting for Griffith, while Bob Siurek and Dave Butler switched off at kicking extra points and kickoffs. 54 Panthers Pull Together After Gavit, End 4—4—1 Chester Patterson leaps high into the air to escape defender and grab the ball for a substantial gain. I was very disappointed and let down after our first four games, but I was proud of the way our boys came back and played great ball in their last five games. We reached our peak in the Portage game and carried it through the rest of the season, stated Coach Kurth. Starting with the Gavit game and a senior take over, the boys played as a unit and the team started to click. Sen- iors supplied leadership and encourage- ment while helping inexperienced mem- bers. At all times the good of the team came first, and personal satisfaction sec- ond. Mike LaNoue and Bob Wilson dem- onstrated this fact by their sacrifice of personal wants. LaNoue, a halfback, moved into the middle of the defensive front wall and Wilson settled for spe- cializing on offense. According to Coach Kurth, the best example of team spirit was displayed by Wayne Vitkus who helped sophomore Mike Schuttrow step into the rank of varsity quarterback. Our c omeback was a team effort by all according to Coach Kurth. VARSITY FOOTBALL-FRONT ROW: Vitkus, Conway, Patterson, Welch, Sikes, Welzeln, Green, Voges, Stuhlmacher, Slurek, Butler. SECOND ROW: Coach Kurth, Roberts, Kane, Jordan, Davis, Jamison, Murdock, Trueblood, LaNoue, Wilson, Eley, Marren, DeReamer, THIRD ROW: Coach Nichols, Pollock, Adams, C. Nagel, Alley, G. Nagel, Jennings, McVey, Biiker, Shut- trow, Pickett, Gerrard. BACK ROW: Coach Ballou, Managers Minnegar, Gar- very, Arney, Weigley, Musual, Church; DelSanto, Marlowe, Eldridge, Kraus, Brown. Determined defensive line buckles down on decisive fourth-down play to halt offense. Hard tackling and speed were the weapons used against ball carriers. Tom Jamison (83) steals one of Schuttrow ' s passes from Noll defender Earl Raskosky. VARSITY FOOTBALl • GHS Opp. Hammond Noll 7 13 Merrillville 13 19 Calumet 8 20 Gavit 0 6 Crown Point 13 12 Lowell 13 12 Portage 23 6 Dyer 7 7 Highland 29 6 SEASON RECORD 4-4-1 conference. Record ; 4 - 27 -v Fullback Rick Gerrard rips through defenders and muddy turf for extra yardage at Homecoming. 56 Halfback Mike Trueblood picks up a block and turns the corner around end for first-down yardage. to punt on fourth down. 57 You defensive linemen loosen up and you backs hit the holes fast and hard. urges Coach Kurth. Inexperience and lack of desire con- tributed to an 0—5—1 record for the J.V. this year. The team played well against Merrillville and Dyer, said Coach Ballou. In the Merrillville game Griffith led 13 to 12 and then, due to a quick T.D. and some questionable calls by the ref- erees, they lost the game by two touch- downs. The team played the best game against Dyer but was edged out 1 1 to 13. ' They played tremendously, ex- claimed Ballou. The team, consisting of five juniors and thirteen sophomores, played without many juniors and sopho- mores who played varsity. Allen Jennings led the team this year with his spirit and hard running. Linden Eley, Ted Kane, Leon Francis, and Gor- don Thrall, who was injured early in the season, were bright spots in the line up. J.V. Suffers Defeats; Ends Season 0—5—1 J.V. FOOTBALL— FRONT ROW: Coach Ballou, Terry Alley, Tom Kraus, Alan BACK ROW: Dave Roberts, Greg Jordan, Don Marlowe, Ron Eldridge, Glen Jennings, Craig Nagel, Lynden Eley, Jim Marren, Ted Kane, Dan Adams. Nagel, Don Booker, Bill Brown, Paul DalSanto, Bill Pollock. 58 VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY— KNEELING: Tom Broertjes, Dennis Bonney, Ed Shinabarger, Chip Kegebein. STANDING: Leonard Zarndt, John Collet, Marty Lehman, Brian Nagy, Coach Harold Mack. This is undoubtedly the best cross country team Griffith has ever had, stated Coach Harold Mack. Panther harriers finished third in the conference and ended the year with a 10-2 rec- ord. The Panthers finished second in the sectional and, for the first time in the history of GHS, went to the regional. John Collet, Griffith ' s superman, con- tinued by capturing second in the state meet. Griffith finished fourth in the An- drean Invitational and fifth at the Shortridge Invitational. Griffith lost to Crown Point and Cal- umet, the State Champs, in the Con- ference Meet, but came back to defeat Crown Point in the sectional. Seniors Chip Kegebein, Brian Nagy, and John Collet finished running high school cross country with the closing of the season. Marty Lehmann, Ed Schina- barer, Lenny Zarndt, Tom Broertjes, and Dennis Bonnie make up the returning lettermen for next year. Harriers Best In School History, Says Mack John Collet anxiously looks forward to the future with the determination of a true champion. John Collet deserves special recog- nition for his endeavors at Griffith High. John holds too many records to mention at one tifne. The most im- portant of these is his state two mile record, 9:18.4. This is the fastest two miles ever run in high school In the state of In- diana. He was only beaten twice this year. John is the only one in the his- tory of Indiana to ever win four straight sectionals. We should be fair next year, re- assured Coach Mack, but we will miss John. Besides the returning let- termen, Dave Long, Randy Otovos, Dave Young, and Len Czapla will add strength to the team. Among Collet ' s records are: Course Time Gleason Park 9:30 N. Munster 9:19 Hessville 9:29 Crown Point 9:26.3 Indianapolis Shortridge ■ Invitational 9:18.8 Andrean 9:35 Chesterton 9:35 Best ever run in Indiana CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE OPPONENT WINS Hammond Noll W Edison, Highland, E. Gary w-w-w Crown Point, Portage L-W Dyer, Merrillville W-W Calumet, Gary Wirt L-W Chesterton, Lowell W-W Andrean Invitational 4th Hobart Invitational 17th Shortridge Invitational 5th Calumet Conference Meet 3rd Sectional Meet 2nd Regional llth THIRD IN CONFERENCE 59 TENNIS TEAM— KNEELING: Fred Tom, Glen Matthew, Bob Metro, Tom Johnson. STANDING: Larry Kus, Bob Stipancic, Dave McCain. New Tennis Team Starts Career, Finishes 2—5 Glen Matthew practices Indoors after school. Concluding its first season, the tennis team finished 2—5. The team did very well considering it was its first year, stated Coach Paul Fultz. Dave McCain and Bob Stipancic, led the team with Tom Johnson, Glen Matthew, and Fred Tom adding depth. McCain, Stipancic, and Tom made up the singles while Johnsen and Bob Metro make up the first doubles team consisted of Larry Kus and Glen Matthew. This year saw five seniors, one junior, two sophomores and eight freshmen out for the team. Dave McCaain practices for spring tournaments. Panther’s End Season I 1—9? 4th In Conference After a late practice, preparing for the Crown Point sectional. Coach Mack goes over instructions with Chip Kegebein in the silence of the gym. 61 Sophomores, Pete Kamlsky releases ball and hopes for a score. Milija Javonavlch and Bob Smith team up to oyerpower Morton defensers in a hard-fought 61—60 victory. 62 Panthers finished the 1965-66 basket- ball season with a final record of 12—10. With only three seniors, Coach Harold Mack had to rely on sophomores and juniors to make up the rest of the team. Milija Jovanovich, Bob Smith, and Chip Kegebein proved their importance, not only playing wise, but by displaying leadership and sportsmanship. Jovano- vich, Smith, and sophomore Kerry Pickett led the team in rebounds and shooting honors while Kegebein, Pete Karnisky, and Lenny Zarndt, the latter juniors, demonstrated excellent ball control and scrapping defense. Mike Schuttrow and Marty Lehmann saw action often and en- abled other starters to get rest. Griffith started the season by winning four out of the first five games. Panthers then fell apart during the first Annual Holiday Tourney, finishing fourth. The team rallied to win the next game by defeating a strong Hammond Morton team, 61—60. They went on to win three of the next four and then lost the next four. After a few changes the team finished winning the last three games and winning the first game of the Crown Point Sectional, 65—51, over Boone Grove and then losing to Merrillville 41-44. Coach Mark encourages varsity players and gives instruction during time-out while members look VARSITY BASKETBALL GHS OPP Whiting 90 . . 67 Gavit 60 . . . 58 Portage 52 . . . 61 Highland 55 . . . 43 Edison 60 . . . 44 Hammond Tech . 45 . . . 59 Griffith Tourney 4th Morton . 61 . . . 60 Lowell . 64 . .. 52 Hobart . 55 . . . 58 Dyer Central 60 . .. 53 Chesterton 65 . . . 59 Calumet . 44 . .. 70 Merrillville 50 . .. 56 Hammond Noll . 66 . . , 77 Crown Point . 43 . . . 50 Clark 75 . .. 50 East Gary . 64 . .. 54 Wirt . 64 . .. 52 Sectional Bone Grove . 65 . . . 51 Merrillville 41 . . . 44 Juniors Provide Strength; Add Depth To Varsity VARSITY BASKETBALL: Randy Otvos, Rick Butler, Mike Schuttrow, Tom Jamison, Kerry Pickett, Jim Sponaugle, Milija Jovanovich, Bob Smith, Marty Lehmann, Pete Karnisky, Lenny Zarndt, and Chip Kegebein. KNEELING Manager Don Schuster, Coach Harold Red Mack, and Manager Doug Deedrick. Arms reach high into the air as Kerry Pickett and Highland defender battle for rebound. Chip Kegebein drives in for perfect lay-up. Marty Lehmann drives in for a shot as Bob Smith stands ready to rebound if necessary. Bob Smith, captain for the Panthers, puts up a stout defense as the Trojans are defeated, 55— 43. Players scramble in all directions as loose ball causes confusion and anticipation. Rick Gerrard takes to the air for a jump shot. J. V. Has Slow Start; Shows Varsity Potential ' There is a lot of potential on this team and I am sure that most will be on the varsity next year if they work hard during the summer, stated coach Bob Wiatrolik. The Crown Point game, during the holiday tourney, was the first game that the team really played together, according to Coach Wiatrolik. ' They beat Crown Point and from there on out started to play good ball. Rick Gerrard and Tom Britton led the team in rebounding. Gerrard was also high point man and, along with Craig Nagle, proved to be the team ' s most aggressive player. Lenny Czapla ' s ball control added speed to the team while Dave Walters, Dave Long, Dennis Bonie, and Jim Spanaugle added depth to the team. Working for a well-balanced team, Coach Wiatrolik continued his policy of letting everyone play. Bob Makely, Brian Buck, and Robin Miller saw action frequently, adding strength to the team. Glen Nagel had to have an op- eration on his foot which took him out of action after Christmas. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL-FRONT ROW: Manager Gordon Dilling, Dennis Bonie, Glen Nagel, Craig Nagel, Dave Long, Coach Waitrolik; BACK ROW: Rick Gerrard, Dave Walters, Robin Miller, Tom Britton, Lenny Czapla, not pictured, Bob Makely. 65 Swimmers Take Conference Crown In First Year SWIMMING TEAM-FRONT ROW: Keith Blanchard, Dean Christenson, Ken Mount, Bruce Rank, Greg Malich, Nich Romano, Dale Patterson, Jim Boh- naker, Dave Wilson; SECOND ROW: Joe Fronczek, Rod Wilson, Tom Krause, Paul DalSanto, Jim Finley, Jim Hart, Bob Shaw, Bob Farkas, Phil Fiegle, Doug Black, Marty Gregor,- THIRD ROW: Dave Butler, Chuck Stulh- macher, Ted Cook, Danny Vaughn, Pat Dag ley, Ted Holom, Lewis Royce, Bobby Ogden, Greg Blanchard, Coach Dan Leslie. Rod Wilson races for finish in one hundred yard butterfly event. Jim Bohnaker pulls through toward finish line. w Greg Blanchard clears diving board and executes a one-and-one-half before home crowd. Panther swimmers climaxed an al- ready fine season by winning the First Annual Calumet Conference Swimming Meet and by finishing seventh in the Sectional. In its first year, the Griffith team ended the season 6—3 before going into the conference and sectional meets. The reason for their success lies in hard work, determination, and good coaching. Practice sessions were at 6 a.m. and again after school. The meets were all good because we really weren ' t strong enough to overpower anybody by very much, said Coach Dan Leslie. Horace Mann, Whiting, and Hammond High were the boys ' best showings. SWIMMING Michigan City L Bishop Noll L Portage w Gary Wirt L Munster w Horace Mann W Whiting w Hammond High w Munster w Calumet Conference 1st Sectional 7th Swimmers take off as starter ' s gun signals start of 200-yard freestyle. VARSITY WRESTLING— FRONT ROW: Mike Trueblood, Dave Roberts, Mike ROW: Coach Wayne Nichols, Larry Kus, Mike Nelson, Bob Wilson, Dave LaNoue, Ron Bullard, Ron Gibson, Tom Schatzman, Dick Kane; BACK Harder, George Tuttle, Bob Gibson, Ted Kane, Coach Everett Ballou. Wilson, Gibson Lead Matmen On To 8—6 Season Griffith matmen ended the 1965- 1966 wrestling season with a final rec- ord of 8—6. Panthers battled their way to a fourth in the conference and sixth in the sectional. Leading the team this year were Bob Wilson, Mike Nelson, and Ron Gibson. Wilson finished the regular season play undefeated and lost the final match in the sectional. He ended the year 19—1. Gibson and Nelson ended with records of 16—2—3 and 15—5 respectively. Like most teams, injuries hurt Panthers during the year. Mike LaNoue got a late start, Dave Harder was hampered with an eye injury, and Tom Schatzman suffered a concussion just before the conference meet. Highland was one of our better meets said Nichols. Wilson won the last match of the meet to give us the victory. We should be in real good shape next year with the loss of only three seniors. Besides Wilson and Gibson, next year ' s team will be depending heavily on Mike Trueblood and Mike LaNoue. Both finished the year with records of 10—5 and 7—3—2. Tom Schatzman, Ted Kane, Dave Roberts, Mike LaNoue overpowers his surprised opponent and flips him backward into a pinning situation. and Larry Kus will all be back. 68 Dave Harder ties up opponent ' s legs and turns him over gaining better position and riding time. WRESTLING SCHEDULE Portage W East Gary W Andrean L Crown; Point :t. Highland w Merrillville w Dyer w Gary Wirt L Bishop Noll L Gary Edison L Calumet W Lowell L River Forest W Chesterton w Conference . 4th Sectional 6th Battle of the cousins takes place as Griffith ' s Mike Trueblood and Lowell ' s Mike Trueblood tangle arms and legs. JUNIOR VARSITY WRESTLING-FRONT ROW: Steve Harder, Paul Tuttle, Jim Olson, Gerald Farmer. Mike Belavich, Joe Lalch, Joe Price, Terry Bud Crocker, Terry Garvey, Scott Voges, Dan Augustine, Dave Zelencik, Schaeffer, Mike Coduti, Coach Wayne Nichols. Dale Gall; BACK ROW: Coach Everett Ballou, Terry Philips, Cliff Pulaski, 69 Students Enjoy The Classes And Teachers At G.H.S.; A Good Education Is Easily Obtained Here Mr. Weaver carefully goes over the day ' s assignment with his Spanish class. Griffith teachers and students enjoy a friendly relationship which is by no means common. Classes are usually conducted on an informal basis with much being contrib- uted by both teachers and students. Al- though good times are common in classes, so are hard work and big bo oks. A good education is easily obtained at GHS merely by wanting one and be- ing willing to work for it. Mr. Metcalf directs the chorus in hopes of gaining perfection. Industriously working out math problems, temac students demonstrate how absorbing math can get. Mr. Arthur L. Fiscus, B.S., M.S., Indiana State, Indiana University, Purdue; Temac, Plane Ge- ometry. Students Experiment With ' New Math ' Problems This year ' s Algebra students became familiar with such mathematical terms as the number line, positive and negative integers, and study of equations. After learning these things students are ready to move on to Algebra II, which is basically a more- involved study in alge- bra. Geometry students spent their time learning the principles behind such terms as set of numbers, theroms, postulates, and proofs. They gained extra credit by proving assigned problems and then pre- senting them to the class on the board. Another form of credit could be done by making different constructions of such things as octagons and hexagons. For these students who do not do well in math or are not planning to attend college, general math is offered. Stu- dents enrolled in this class review the basic principles of math. Trigonomentary, physics, calculus and analytical geometry are offered for col- lege-bound students that are exceptional Mr. Richard Ellis, B.S., Eastern Illinois, Purdue; Algebra I and II, Physics, Trigonometry, Analytical Ge- in that field. ometry. 72 Future Homemakers Find Home Ec Facilities Good Miss Dessie Beanblossom, B.S., M.S. State; Teaches Clothing I and II. Discussing different kinds of glassware, Cora Williams, Paula Zarndt, Betty Brownd, Donna Shockley, Karen Eley, and Myra Geiger enjoy the comforts of the departments living room. Pam Smith and Pat Holifled help Lynda Coffee cut out the material for a suit she will be working on. Future homemakers found this year ' s Home Ec Department more than ade- quate to fill their needs. Girls who wanted experience in making clothes, reading patterns, and working with different kinds of ma- terial found the clothing classes ideal. New pieces were constantly being added to wardrobes as each girl was required to complete a jumper, a lined wool collarless suit, shorts or slacks, pajamas, a shirt waist dress, and some- thing out of a checked or plaid material. In preparation for the future each girl was also required to make a child ' s gar- ment. Besides sewing, the girls spent some of their time learning how to pick colors best suited to themselves and studying different textiles. Home problems offered practical training in running a household and proper child care. Girls discussed what they should expect out of household products. The year was highlighted with various field trips that taught the girls how to choose meat and get the most for their money. The girls enrolled in tailoring classes experimented in making their own pat- terns and designing their own clothes. Mrs. Florence Burton Ogle, B.S., M.S., Indiana State; Teaches Advanced Tailoring, Home Prob- lems. English Classes Review Grammar, Read On Patio Mrs. Lynn Lucas, B.S., Indiana State; English; Writing a term paper on a career of one ' s choice poses problems for many students, but this girl is find- Y-Teens, Senior Class sponsor. Ing the facilities of the school library to be quite adequate. Mr. Gerald Richard Spejewski, B.S., St. Joseph, Indiana University; English; Drama Club. Mr. Charles Harkln, B.S., Ball State University; English; National Honor Society. Sophomore English classes started by reading the novel Silas Marner. They next moved into a study of short stories, and finished off the year with panel dis- cussions and short speeches. Junior English classes started the year by dividing into two main groups, one reading An American Tragedy and the other reviewing basic parts of grammar. However, study in grammar was perhaps the most prominent factor of the year ' s work. Highlights of the senior English classes included a study of early and medieval literature, and a traditional reading of the play MacBeth, a general review of grammar, practice in speech making, and a unit on short stories. During warm weather the classes made use of the patio by spending their reading periods out there. 74 Drama Class Writes? Speech Students Discuss Gaining practical experience in expressing their thoughts, Dave McCain, Alan Jennings, Lynn Swingler, and Pam Whitenadk participated in a panel discussion. Mr. James Findley, A.B., Indiana State; English; Future Teachers of America. Mr. Spejewski and his drama class worked quite earnestly throughout the year by writing a one-act play, learning the history of costumes and drama, and working with make up, light, and scenery. In The Drama Sector, analyzing the play was found most interesting while learning different acting styles came in a close second. Speech classes gave countless recita- tions, starting off with three-minute speeches and gradually working their way up to ten-minute speeches. Doing practical work on the Panther Press or Reflector provided an oppor- tunity for extra credit in this year ' s be- ginning classes in journalism. Featu re stories were written in a concise but in- teresting manner. In advertising students fashioned copy in a manner most appeal- ing to the public. Copyreading not only developed alert minds, but also increased knowledge in punctuation. Countless hours were devoted to writing headlines as the students learned the necessary factors for a good headline. 75 Journalism Students Learn Newspaper Work Tom Jamison beams with approval as Sue Lens puts finishing touches on Mr. Harkln ' s board. Mr. Jerry Woodring, B.S. Ball State; Journalism, English; newspaper, yearbook. Quill Scroll. 76 iliH ' French Students Sing Carols; Spanish Classes Get Books Instilling in students a workable knowl- edge of French and Spanish was the main goal of this year ' s Foreign Language Department. The department employed several methods in obtaining this goal, which included extensive work on oral and written exercises. Bars of Escuela Griffith could be heard floating through the halls as Span- ish classes practiced the school song. New books enabled them to not only look at the grammatical aspects of Spanish, but also the cultural aspects. Christmas spirit generated throughout the French classes as they got in the swing of things learning to sing several Christ- mas carols in French. A special unit on Paris for French II gave them an idea of French culture. Pat Dagley and Dave Long show class how to tell time In French. Mrs. Dorothy Blum. B.S. Indiana University, N.D.E.A. University de Besancon; French. Mr. Ray Eugene Weaver, A.B. Indiana State; Spanish; Junior Class sponsor. Language Club, Ushers. Mr. Weaver temporarily becomes a chorus director as he teaches his class Christmas carols in Spanish. 77 Biology Students Explore Cadie Marsh Ditch; Mr. Donald J. Casanova, B.S. Wisconsin State; Chemistry; Future Scientists of America. By counting their friend ' s ribs, Karen Guminny and Bonnie Strauser wonder if he isn ' t just c Karen and Bonnie were chosen to attend the Depaul University lectures on biology. little skinny. Earnestly taking notes, advanced biology students work in preparation for a test. 78 Chemistry, Physics Classes Do Experiments Mrs. Geraldine Sherfey, B.S., M.S. Ball State, Indiana State; Biology; Sponsors FSA. Dennis Welzlen, right, and Ted Holom inspect goldfish; Doug Deedrick and Dennis Coppage watch. Performing experiments, acquiring knowledge of the proper use of labora- tory equipment, and following up with individual research were a few phases of this year ' s science classes, including advanced biology, biology, chemistry, and physics. Biology experienced a year of reor- ganization as students gave extra hours helping catalog books and equipment. Field trips to Cadie Marsh Ditch and Horseshoe Lake were included on the agenda of advanced biology activities, where students checked the types of plants and algae found in those areas. Trips to the Purdue Calumet Library were designed to provide students with opportunities for research on individual projects. Elements, compounds, and mixtures were terms frequently used by chemistry students in performing and writing up experiments. Physic students spent most of their time working on various problems and experiments. Wally Conway momentarily becomes a human gyroscope while involved in a demonstration for physics. 79 Art, Music Classes Study Cultural Aspects Mr. Paul Fultz, B.S. Manchester College, M.S. Ball State,- Art, Ceramics; Tennis Coach; Art Club. Mr. Charles J. Ricks, B.S. Ball State; Art; Art Club. Mr. Robert Earnest Sohn, M.M. University of Michigan; Band Instructor. Preparations for their next concert are under way as the band members practice. Mr. Richard Larue Metcalf, B.M.M.E., M.M.M.E., Jordan Butler,- Chorus Director. Appreciation for the arts is one of the main purposes of the art and music de- partments. Art classes not only spent their time doing creative work, but they also studied different artists and their styles. Making various shaped ashtrays and vases was another one of their projects. The music department experienced an active year with the band and chorus giving numerous concerts. The band ' s first concert consisted mostly of classical music with some Christmas music put in to add color. The next two concerts were on the lighter side. The choruses performances varied greatly from classi- cal to popular music. Mr. Thomas Kurth, B.S. Wlttenburg; Health and Physical Education; Varsity Track and Football Coach, Lettermen ' s Club. Mr. Wayne Nichols, B.S. Indiana University,- Phys- ical Education, First Aid, Wrestling Coach, As- sistant Football Coach. Miss Geraldine Kline, B.S. Indiana University; Physical Education, First Aid, Booster Club. Physical Education Students Learn Fitness, Sportsmanship Working on worksheets helps these girls learn the fundamentals of first-aid. Dividing the year into several units such as volleyball, basketball, tumbling, and track, the physical education classes learned the basic rules, fundamentals of refereeing and different plays in each sport. In such units as tumbling they practiced stunts on the trampoline, the parallel bars, and the horse. Each class spent six weeks using the facilities of the pool where most students passed their beginner or intermediate swimming tests. Another nine weeks were spent in a classroom where students learned the fundamentals of first-aid. The National Physical Fitness tests were administered to each student at the be- ginning and end of the year. These en- abled the instructor to measure the stu- dents ' progress. However, good sports- manship and fair play were two of the more important things the classes stressed. Jump High, says Coach Kurth as he admin- isters a jump ball during one of the phys. ed. basketball games. 81 By means of elimination Bill Stull, Mr. Tilley, Jim Adams, and Tom Wright are carefully examining each part to find the faulty one. Auto, Machine Shops Repair Engines, Make Tools; Getting engines in working condition entails lots of work as these boys are finding out. Mr. John Tilley, B.S. Indiana State; Auto Me- chanics, Drafting. 82 Mr. George McClure, B.S., M.S., Indiana State; Industrial Arts. Mr. Dan W. Leslie, B.S., M.S., Purdue, Indiana State; Woodshop, Drafting; Swimming coach. Woodshops Design Projects, Repair Articles Improving technical skills is the main objective of the Industrial Arts Depart- ment. Drafting is the basic requirement for all classes. After completing this students are eligible to enroll in such courses as woodshop, advanced woodshop, ma- chine shop, auto mechanics. This year ' s woodshops experienced a year of activity. Students worked on such useful objects as end tables, book- shelves, and cabinets. They also learned the proper way to sand down and refin- ish articles previously considered useless. Machine shops also experienced a busy year. Griffith ' s future mechanics spent their time repairing cars and do- ing complete overhauling on cars left by teachers and other students. In machine shop students learned to operate such equipment as the lathe, and drill press and forge. Several proj- ects were completed such as a steam engine, making their own tools such as a screw driver, bolts and files, and an By learning the fundamentals of welding, these boys are gaining not only practical experience but actual lathe, also the safety precautions involved. 83 Future Secretaries, Businessmen Train With Shorthand I and II, Typing I and II, General Business, Clerical Procedures, and Bookkeeping help train students to enter the world of business. Because of the essential need for typing in almost any phase of business, two years of typing are offered. Be- ginners spent most of their time mas- tering the keyboard. Accuracy is stressed over speed. However, second year typing students, having already mastered the keyboard, concentrated on building their speed to 60 words a minute with four errors. Shorthand is another important part of business which offered two years. Students starting out in shorthand learned the basic rudiments and prac- ticed writing them. They also took short dictations. Second year stu- dents began with a general review of shorthand followed by intensive drill work on dictations designed to build their speed and accuracy. The knowledge of how to keep ac- curate books and records was obtained by students enrolled in bookkeeping. As a special project students were re- quired to keep the imaginary business for one month. General business students not only learned to write checks and studied the main aspects of the insurance busi- ness, but they also learned the ad- vantages of bookkeeping. Clerical procedures, offered only to seniors, dealt with the procedures fol- lowed in today ' s offices. The students did research on the proper code of dress and the different phases of office work and then reported to the class. Georgette Brasich discovers that even second year typists sometimes make mistakes. Typing requires concentration as Sandy Anderson finds by trying to type without looking at the key- board. 84 Keeping accurate books is easier for bookkeeping student Dennis Bonie with modern equipment. 85 Mrs. Betty Lou Holmgren, B.S., M.S., Western College, Indiana University,- Practices. Shorthand, Secretarial Mr. Robert Dale Reed, A.B., M.A., Valparaiso, Indiana University; General Business, Bookkeep- ing. Typing, Shorthand, Bookkeeping, General Business Student ' Historians’ Read Books, Write Papers Mr. Ballou comes to the rescue of Wayne Vitkus by pointing out the right answer on the chart. Sophomores were initiated into this required subject with world history by exploring Egyptian tombs, the Golden ages of many countries, and World Wars. For extra projects the students wrote papers on particular wars and people. Juniors got used to the idea of work- ing as they were graded not only on tests and projects, but also class partici- pation and daily assignments. They were required to read and report on one book pertaining to history for a B and two books for an A. Juniors studied American history from its begin- ning to the present. Government and Economics kept Sen- iors on their toes. Government consisted of the study of the Constitution, bit by bit so as to thoroughly understand it. The system of courts and legislative bodies of the government were also studied in depth. Economics consisted of the standard of living and how money is made, put into use, and further developed. Psychology and sociology are also in- cluded in the department. Psychology students studied human behavior and then went on to study group behavior in sociology. Mr. Stephan Stanczak, B.S., Northern Illinois, University of Chicago; U.S. History; Student Council. Mr. Carl Dalton, A.B., M.S., Kentucky Wesleyan, Western Kentucky, Indiana University,- U.S. His- tory, Psychology, Sociology. Mr. Thomas Knarr, B.S. Indiana State,- Economics, Government, Contempory Affairs. 86 As They Study History, Government, Economics Mr. Bud Ballou, B.S., Indiana State, Indiana Univeristy; Economics, Government, World His- tory; Assistant Coach In Football, Wrestling, Track. Mr. Harold Mills Mack, B.S., M.S., Valparaiso; World History; Cross Country, Varsity Basket- ball Coach. Mr. Mack ' s history class takes time out for a few moments of relaxation as they discover history isn ' t all fact and memory work. Students take advantage of a study period in history by reviewing and studying the chapter. Over 600 People Make Up World Of OHS; They Learn Sportsmanship, Friendship, Respect Is that so, boss? asks Wanda Eaton of Warren MacConald during a five minute break. People make up the world of GHS. Ranging from students to administra- tion, there are all sorts of shapes and sizes. For some, this is the last year; for others, there is still more to come. With- out them there wouldn ' t be classes, activi- ties, sports, or even school. Students learn here at GHS. They learn sportsmanship, friendship, and how to study. Without these values, our world of people would be nothing. Now refreshed, Noreen day ' s work. proceed with the Mrs. Lucas, Officers Led Seniors Through Busy Senior cords, scholarship tests, white lettermen sweaters, the play, and elec- tion of superlatives all helped this year ' s seniors to keep the fire of tradition brightly burning at GHS. Proud of their class yell, We are hep and out for kicks, We ' re the class of 66, and of their class colors, powder blue and silver, the seniors worked hard to make their last year unforgettable. In the Homecoming festivities, the sen- iors captured second place with their float entitled Pop Up A Victory. Senior lettermen had the honor and responsibil- ity of nominating the five senior girls for Homecoming queen. With the worries of putting on a prom over, the seniors were able to relax and let the year run its course. In the spring the seniors used the remainder of their treasury for the purchase of their class gift. They finished the year by attending the prom given in their honor by the jun- iors. Leaders of the Class of 1966 are Marsha Auter, secretary; Wayne Vitkus, vice-president; Mrs. Lynn Lu- cas. sponsor; Jenny Vajda, treasurer; and Mike Goffredo, president. JAMES R. ADAMS RICHARD ARNEY— Baseball 9-11, manager; Basketball 11, manager; Football 10-12, manager; Wrestling 9j Quill and Scroll 12; Language Club 10; Panther Press 11-12, Sports Editor 12; Mixed Chorus 9-10, Madrigals 11; Lettermen 10-12; A Cappella 11-12; Perfect Attend- ance 9-1 1; Intramurals 9-10; Intramural Ass ' t 9-10. CAROLE ARTKA-Y-Teens 12; Office Assistant 12; GAA 9-12; Booster Club 9-12; Intramurals 9-10; Perfect At- tendance 9,1 1. ALLEN AUSTIN— Baseball 9-12; Basketball 9 ,12; Cross Country 10; Intramurals 10, Captain,- Perfect Attendance 9,11. MARSHA AUTER— Student Council 11, Alternate 9-10; National Honor Society 11-12; Secretary 12; Band 9-11; GAA 9-12; Vice-President 12; Basketball Champs,- Boost- er Club 9-12; Class Vice-President 9-10; Secretary 12; Most Athletic. LEON BABAIR— Basketball 9; Golf 9-12; Cross Country 9; Band 9-1 1; Lettermen 10-12. 90 Final Year As Graduation Ceremony Approached m Mm il f W ' W f W ’ ( ' 8 EDWARD BABCOCK DANIEL CARL BALOG— Baseball 10; Future Scientists 11- 12; Band 9-12. LAURA LEE BARKER-Y-Teens 10-12, Vice-President; Na- tional Honor Society 12, Treasurer; Drama Club 11-12; Panther Press 11-12; Library Assistant 9; Health Medi- cal Careers 9; GAA 10; Booster Club 10-12. MARGARET JEANNE BARNETT — Student Council Alter- nate 12; Quill and Scroll 11-12, President 12; FTA 9, 11; Language Club 11; Drama Club 10-12; Panther Press 10-12, Advertising Manager 11, Editor 12; Of- fice Assistant 11; Library Assistant 9; Mixed Chorus 12; GAA 9-10; Booster Club 9-12, Secretary 11; Intramu- rals 9-10; I.U. Journalism Institute. FAYE BEAN BETSY LYNN BEIRIGER— Quill and Scroll 11-12, Vice- President 12; FTA 12; Language Club 11-12; Health Medical Careers 11; Drama Club 10-12, Vice-President 11, President 12; Panther Press 10-12, Ass ' t Page Editor 11. Page Editor 12; GAA 9-12; Booster Club 9-12, De- bating 1 1; Cadet Teacher; Inframurals 9,10. JANICE MARGARET BERNATH— Quill and Scroll 11; Na- tional Honor Society 11-12; FTA 11-12; Language Club 11-12, President 12; Health and Medical Careers 10; Drama Club 11-12; Art Club 10-11; Reflector 11, Ass ' t Business Manager, Faculty Editor; Panther Press 11; A Cappella 12; GAA 9-12, Archery Sporthead 11; Booster Club 9-12; Intramurals 9-10; Perfect Attendance 10. SANDRA JEAN BIEDERMAN— Y-Teens 12; Office As- sistant 12; Mixed Chorus 11; GAA 9,10,12; Booster Club 9-12; Intramurals 9-10. JAY PHILIP BLACK— Baseball 10; Football 9-10; Art Club 12; Fencing Club 1 1; Ushers 10. ROBERTA ANN BOHNAKER-Health Medical Careers 11-12; GAA 10-12; Booster Club 9-1 2. BONNIE BONIE— Health Medical Careers 9-10; Drama Club 12; GAA 9-12; Booster Club 9-12, Vice-President 12; Intramurals 9-10; Perfect Attendance 9-12. GEORGETTE RAE BRASICH-Student Council 12; Y- Teens 11; Drama Club 10-12; A Cappella 12, Girls En- semble; GAA 9-12; Booster Club 10-12. TIM BRONECK BETTY BROWND-Y-Teens 12; GAA 12; Booster Club 12; Intramurals 9-10; Perfect Attendance 9. DAVE BRYANT 91 Class Of 1966 Elected 12 ' Bests’ Friendliest SUSAN L. BUCK-Y-Teens 12; Mixed Chorus 12; GAA 9; Booster Club 9-10; Intramurals 9-10. GARY BULLARD-Drama Club 11-12; Future Scientists 10-11; Art Club 12; Camera Club 10-12. RONALD BULLARD— Wrestling 11-12; Lettermen 12; Camera Club 10-12. LARRY BUNCE— National Honor Society 10-12; Drama Club 11-12; Future Scientists 9-12; Reflector 11-12; Pho- tographer; Panther Press 12, Photographer; Radio Club 11-12; A Cappella 9,12; Band 9-12; Camera Club 9; Debating 1 1. DAVID ROY BUTLER— Baseball 9-10; Football 11-12; Track 11-12; Wrestling 9-10; Swimming 11-12; Student Council 9-12; Lettermen 11-12. MARJORIE LYNN CARON-Drama Club 10; Art Club 10; GAA 9-12, Basketball and Bowling Champs; Booster Club 9-12. LLOYD CARPENTER SUSAN KATHLEEN CHEEVER-Student Council Alternate 12; Quill and Scroll 12; Language Club 9-12, Secretary 12; Drama Club 11-12; Reflector 12, Senior Section Editor,- Panther Press 12,- GAA 9-11; Booster Club 9-1 2; Debating 11; AFS Club 10; Talent Show 11-12; Trans- ferred from Ramsey High, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1 1. WALTER CHURCH— Football 9-12, Manager 11-12; Track 10, Manager; Art Club 11-12; Ushers 10; Letter- men 1 1-12. LINDA CLINE-Y-Teens 10,12; GAA 9; Band 9-12; Trans- ferred from Shelby High, Shelby, Ohio, 1 1. JOHN COLLET-Track 9-12; Cross Country 9-12; Stu- dent Council 9; Lettermen 9-12, Vice-President 11, Presi- dent 12; Class President; 9-10. Most Athletic. KENNETH CONLEY WALTER THOMAS CONWAY-Football 11-12, Manager, Future Scientists 1 1-12; Reflector 12, Ass ' t Sports Editor, Fencing Club 1 1, Lettermen 11-12. TED COOK— Swimming 11-12, Horticulture 11, President; Language Club 10-12; Drama Club 9-12; Future Sci- entists 10-12, Secretary 10; Art Club 10-12; Panther Press 9-12; Fencing Club II, A Cappella 12; Band 9- 12, Drum Major Ass ' t 10; Drum Major 11-12; Lettermen 11-12; Debating 11-12; Drama Club Play 11-12, Talent Show 10-12. DENNIS FRANK COPPAGE-Mixed Chorus 9-11. 92 Citizens, Groomed, Athletes, Leaders, Succeed Best Citizens Wayne Vitkus and Carol Mercer are caught taking the flag down. They really are only try- ing to help the custodial staff. RUTH ANN COULTER-Y-Teens 9-10; Health Medical Careers 9-12, Secretary 12; Future Scientists 10-12, Treasurer 12, Sporthead 11; Band 9-12; GAA 9-12, Treasurer 12; Booster Club 9-12; Perfect Attendance 9- 11 . CHERYL MARIE COX-FTA 9,11,12; Drama Club 11; Li- brary Assistant 9; Mixed Chorus 1 1; Cadet Teaching 12. CAROLYN RAE CROCKER— Transferred from Scottsdale, Arizona. PAT DAGLEY PATRICIA IRENE DAY— Student Council Alternate 11; Quill and Scroll 11-12, Secretary 12; Health Medical Careers 9-12, Secretary 11, President 12; Reflector 11- 12, Clubs Editor 11, Editor 12; Panther Press Assistant Business Manager 11; GAA 9-12, Sporthead 11, Bowling Champs; Booster Club 9-12; Perfect Attendance 9-11; Intramurals 9-10; Journalism Institute; Homecoming Queen Candidate, Most Frien dly. GREG DEEDRICK ARTIE DUNCAN— Baseball 9; Football 9-11; Track 10; Panther Press 11, Assistant Sports Editor. JOHN DZIEDZIEJKO GARY EATON 93 Light Blue, Silver Chosen By Seniors As Class Best Leaders Jenny Vajda and Mike Goffredo have a tug-o-war to see who gets to lead today. ELAYNE E. ELAND ALICE SUE ELDRIDGE— FTA 9-12; Health Medical Ca- reers 9-12; Drama Club 12; GAA 9-11; Booster Club 9-1 2; Cadet Teacher. KAREN SUE ELEY-Y-Teens 12; Drama Club 12; Art Club 12; Library Assistant 12; GAA 9-12, Treasurer 11; Booster Club 9-12, Class Representative 12; Intramu- rals 9-10; Perfect Attendance 10-11; Panther Press 12. SHERRIL ELLIS— Y-Teens 10-11; Language Club 11; Health and Medical Careers 9; Drama Club 12; A Cap- pella 12; GAA 9-11; Booster Club 9-12; Intramurals 9-10. ROBERT JESSE ENGLE— National Honor Society 11-12; Drama Club 11-12; Future Scientists 9-11, Vice-President 9,11, President 11; Radio Club 11-12, Secretary and Activities Manager 12; Band 9-12, President 12; De- bating 1 1-12. WADE FARRIS 94 Colors? White Rose Selected For Class Flower KAREN MARIE FECHNER-Y-Teens 11; Art Club 12; Booster Club 10-11 ; Perfect Attendance 9, 1 1 . FRED FORTUNE GAYLE M. FRITZ-Student Council 12; FT A 10-12; Health Medical Careers 9; Drama Club 10-12; Pan- ther Press 11; Office Assistant 12; Library Assistant 9; GAA 9-12; Booster Club 9-12; Intramurals 9-10, Team Captain 9. LARRY FRYE LINDA FURNAS— FTA 9-12; Art Club 11; A Cappella 1 1; Booster Club 10-1 1; Cadet Teacher. ROBERT E. GARVEY— Baseball 10-12; Football 10-12, Manager; Drama Club 12; Art Club 12; Lettermen 10- 12 . MYRA GEIGER— Y-Teens 12; Art Club 12; Library As- sistant 9,12; GAA 9,12; Booster Club 9,12. ROBERT BEYER GENTZ-Track 9-11; Future Scientists 10-12, President 11-12; Radio Club 11-12; Lettermen 10-12; Debating 12. BOB GIBSON JEANNE GODLEWSKI— Student Council 9-12, Secretary 12; National Honor Society 11-12; Y-Teens 9-11; FTA 9,11,12, President 12; Language Club 11-12; Drama Club 11-12; Library Assistant 9; A Cappella 12, Girls Ensemble 12; GAA 9-12; Booster Club 9-12; Cheerlead- er 10-12, Alternate 11; Intramurals 9-10; Prom Queen Attendant; Girls State; Class Secretary 9-11; Home- coming Queen Candidate. MICHAEL GOFFREDO— National Honor Society 11-12; Language Club 11-12; Drama Club 11-12; Mixed Cho- rus 10; A Cappella 9,12; Prom King Attendant; Class President 12; Best Leader. JERRY WAYNE GOOD-Baseball 9-10; Football 9; Usher 9-10. JANNICE GORLEY-Drama Club 12; GAA 9-11; Office Assistant 12; Booster Club 9-12, Secretary 12. DONALD A. GOVERT— Golf 9-12; Usher 9-10; Letter- men 12. KAREN JEANNE GRAEFE— Student Council Alternate 10-11; Y-Teens 12; FTA 12; Drama Club 10-12, Vice- President 12; Library Assistant 11; Band 9-12; GAA 9- 12; Booster Club 9-12; Majorette 9-12; Perfect Atten- dance 1 1 . 95 Seniors Led Way To Winning Football Season CHERYL ANN GRAY-Health Medical Careers 12; Drama Club 12; GAA 9-10; Booster Club 9-12; Perfect Attendance 9-1 1. DAVID LEE GREEN— Football 9-12, Captain 10; Track 9-12; Lettermen 11-12, Sergeant-at-Arms 12. NANCY GRUGEL-Y-Teens 9-12, Secretary-Treasurer 11, President 12; FTA 12; Drama Club 10; Art Club 9; Panther Press 11-12; Mixed Chorus 9; A Cappella 9, 11; GAA 9-10; Booster Club 9-12; Y-Teens Summer Conference. SHARON HALE THOMAS CLARK HALUSKA-Basketball 9-10. FREDERIC JOSEPH HANAK-Student Council 10; Quill and Scroll 11; National Honor Society 11-12; FTA 12; Language Club 10-12, President 11; Drama Club 10- 12; Future Scientists 10-12, Vice-President 11; Reflector 11, Business Manager,- Panther Press 11-12; Radio Club 10-11; Fencing 11-12; Band 9-12; Camera Club 9-11; Class President 11; Boys State,- Governor ' s Youth Coun- cil 11; American Legion Oratorical Winner 10-11; Best Groomed. LYNDA JOAN HANSON-Y-Teens 10-12; FTA 11-12; Language Club 11-12; Health Medical Careers 11; Drama Club 11-12; Panther Press 11; Mixed Chorus 10; GAA 9-10; Booster Club 9-12; Intramurals 9-10; Perfect Attendance 9-10; Cadet Teacher. DAVID HARDER— Football 9-10; Track 9-12; Wrestling 9-12,- Lettermen 10-12. DON HARMON— Basketball 9-11; Track 9-12; Lettermen 11-12. PATRICIA ANN HARTLEY-Student Council 11-12,- Quill and Scroll 11-12, Treasurer 12; FTA 11-12,- Drama Club 11; Panther Press Assistant Advertising Manager 11, Business Manager 12; Library Assistant 9; Band 9- 12. - GAA 9-12; Booster Club 9-12, GAA Basketball and Bowling Champs,- Prom Queen,- Journalism Institute,- Ca- det Teacher; Homecoming Queen Candidate. LAURA LEE HAYDEN— FTA 9,10,12; National Honor So- ciety 11-12; Language Club 11-12; Drama Club 11-12; Band 9-12; GAA 9-12, Class Representative 12; Booster Club 9-12. GLENNETA ANN HELTSLEY-Office Assistant 12; Intra- murals 9-10. LINDA DIAN HENSLEY-Y-Teens 10; Quill and Scroll 11-12; Language Club 10; Drama Club 10-12; Art Club 10-12, Vice President 11, President 12; Panther Press 10-12, Page Three Editor 11, Page One Editor 12; Band 9-12; Debating 1 1. SUSAN MARIE HILL— FTA 9,- Health Medical Careers 9-10, GAA 9-12; Booster Club 10-12. NOREEN MARGARET HILLMAN -Office Assistant 12; Mixed Chorus 11-12, Vice-President 12,- GAA 9-10; Booster Club 9-10. 96 Other Achievements For Griffith High School FRANK HLEBASKO-Radio Club 12; Science Club 12. DENISE HOIME-Y-Teens 10-11; Horticulture 11-12, Vice-President 12; Future Scientists 10-12. TED HOLOM-Radio Club 12; Lettermen 11-12; Life- guard 11-12. GAIL HUNT-Y-Teens 9-10; National Honor Society 10- 12, President 12; Future Scientists 10-12, Secretary 11, 12; Band 9-12, Secretary-Treasurer 12; GAA 9-12, Sec- retary 11, President 12; Girls State,- National Science Foundation Grant to Western Michigan University,- Gov- ernor ' s Youth Assembly 1 1; Most Likely To Succeed. SANDRA LEE JENNINGS-Student Council Alternate 11; FT A 12; Y-Teens 9; Health Medical Careers 9-12; Art Club 11; Reflector 12, Ass ' t Copy Editor; GAA 9-12; Booster Club 9-12; Cadet Teacher. THOMAS H. JOHNSEN— Basketball 10,- Golf 10,- Cross Country 10; Language Club 11-12; Drama Club 12,- Ra- dio Club 10-12,- Fencing Club 11-12; Mixed Chorus 11- 12; Tennis Team 12; Football Announcer 12. Seniors Tried Hard To Out-Do Predecessors JEFFREY JORDAN MILIJA JOVANOVICH— Basketball 10-12; Lettermen 10- 12 . TERRY WAYNE JOY CHIP KEGEBEIN— Baseball 9-12; Basketball 10-12, Track 9; Cross Country 11-12; Student Council Alter- nate 12; Lettermen 11-12. DAVID KROOSWYK LANA KELLY— Y-Teens 9; Health Medical Careers 10; Drama Club 10-11, A Cappella 11-12; FBLA 11, Trans- ferred from Highland 12. By Sporting Flashiest Cords They Could Make JOHN DAVID KUROWSKY— Basketball 9, Football 11, Wrestling 10. MARGARET LA BARGE— Quill and Scroll 12, Health and Medical Careers 9-12, Panther Press 10-12, Circulation Manager 11-12, Mixed Chorus 9-10, Booster Club 10- 12 . FRANCINE LASICS-Y-Teens 11, Health Medical Ca- reers 9, Art Club 11; GAA 9- 1 0, Booster Club 9-1 2. BONNIE KATHERINE LATAWIEC-Intramurals 9. GEORGE LIESENFELT JAROLD T. LIND— Fencing 11-12, Mixed Chorus 9-12, Treasurer 12, Football 10, Track 9-10, Wrestling 9. DIANA L. LINDQUIST-Mixed Chorus 10-11; Booster Club 10-11, Freshmen Girls Chorus, Transferred from T.F. North 11. GREGORY ALAN LUCAS-Future Scientists 10-12, Radio Club 9-12, Secretary and Activities Manager 11, Presi- dent 1 1-12, P.A. Announcer for Football 12. CARL MAGLISH PEGGY LYNN MATHEWS— FTA 12, Drama Club 12, Of- fice Assistant 12, Booster Club 9-12, Intramurals 9-10. GLEN MATTHEW-Track 9-10, Basketball 9, Tennis 12, Lettermen 12, Intramurals 9-10. DAVID LEE McCAIN— Transferred from Frankfort 12, Language Club, Hi-Y Club, FTA, Lettermen, Student Council. DONNA MATTINGLY-Drama Club 11-12, Panther Press 11, Mixed Chorus 11, GAA 9,10,12, Booster Club 9-12, Intramurals 9-10. JIMMIE SUE McNAIR— Y-Teens 9, Drama Club 11-12, Office Assistant 1 1-12, GAA 9, Booster Club 9-12. CAROL ANN MERCER-Student Council 10,12, Treas- urer 12, National Honor Society 12, FTA 12, Language Club 12, Drama Club 11-12, Library Assistant 9, Band 9-12, Twirlers 11, GAA 9-12, Cheerleader 12, Panther Mascot, Homecoming Queen Candidate, Best School Citizen. 99 Classes, Clubs, Athletics Kept Class of 1966 DAN MIGLIORINI— Mixed Chorus 9-10; Bond 9-10. RICHARD ALAN McCLELLAN— FT A 12; Language Club 11-12; Drama Club 12; Fencing 11-12; Lettermen 12; Debating 1 1. CHARLES R. MILLER— Mixed Chorus 9-10; Debating 11- 12, Vice-President 12. EDWARD MILLER BILL MINNINGER— Baseball 9-12, Manager,- Lettermen 10-12,- Student Council 11. LARRY VAN MOORE-Baseball 9-12; Usher 9, Letter- men 11-12. MAUREEN MURPHY-Drama Club 11, Mixed Chorus 11; A Cappella 11-12, Madrigals, GAA 9-12; Booster Club 9-12. FRANCIS M. MUSI AL— Football 9-10, Manager 12, Wrestling 9-10; Perfect Attendance 9,1 1. BRIAN NAGY— Baseball 9, Football 9-10; Basketball 9, Cross Country 1 1-12; Lettermen 1 1-12. Seniors enjoyed the music provided by the band at the Homecoming dance in the cafeteria. 100 On The Go During Four Exciting Years At GHS LINDA LOU NEIGHBORS— Y-Teens 12; Health Medi- cal Careers 12; Drama Club 11-12; Library Assistant 9, 12; Mixed Chorus 11-12, Secretary 12; GAA 10; Boost- er Club 9-12; Debating 1 1; Intramurals 9,10. MICHAEL JOHN NELSON— Football 10, Manager; Wrestling 9-12; Lettermen 9-12. CONNIE NICHELS-Student Council 11-12; GAA 9, Booster Club 9-12. ROBERT NORWOOD-Future Scientists 11-12. JOYCE ORBAN— GAA 9. KAREN LEE OSBORN-Y-Teens 12; GAA 9-12; Booster 9-12. GARY OWENS SANDRA LEE OWENS— FTA 9; Language Club 1 1-12; Library Assistant 12; GAA 9-12; Booster Club 9-12. SHIRLEY JOANNE PARRIS CANDY LEE PARRISH-Language Club 11; Y-Teens 9; Health Medical Careers 9,10,12; Drama Club 11-12; Mixed Chorus 9-12; Booster Club 1 1. CHESTER WILLIAM PATTERSON— Football 9-12; Basket- ball 9-10; Track 9-12; Lettermen 9-12. Mixed Chorus 1 1-12, GAA 9-10. THERESA ELLEN PEACH-Health Medical Careers; Mixed Chorus 11-12; GAA 9-10. SANDRA JEAN PETRICK REGINA MARIE POLLOCK-Y-Teens 11; Booster Club 9- 10; Intramurals 9; Perfect Attendance 10. PATRICIA ANN POPP-Y-Teens 10-12, Horticulture 11- 12; FTA 10-11; Health Medical Careers 10-11; Drama Club 12, GAA 10-12, Booster Club 10-12. 101 Class Of 1966 Enjoyed Its ' Evening In Paris’ DOLLY JEAN PORTER-Y-Teens 9-10; FTA 12; Drama Club 12; Reflector 12, Assistant Business Manager; Panther Press 11; Band 9-12; GAA 9-12; Booster Club 9-12; Twirler 10-12. LINDA POTTER- Y-Teens 9,10,12, Drama Club 12; Art Club 12; Office Assistant 12; Band 9-12; GAA 9,11,12; Booster Club 9,1 1,12; Transferred from Gavit High 10. MARILYN THERESE POWERS-Drama Club 11-12; Of- fice Assistant 12; GAA 9-10; Booster Club 9-12. BILL PRICE MICHAEL RACKETICH TIMOTHY REDDEN— Basketball 9-10; French Club 12, President; Student Council 12; Transferred from Calu- met 12; Most Friendly. JUDY M. RENSCHEN-Art Club 11; Office Assistant 12; GAA 9; Booster Club 9-1 1; Intramurals 9-10. PAULA LESLIE REZNIK-Student Council 10-12, Alter- nate 12; Quill and Scroll 12; National Honor Society 11-12; Language Club 12; Drama Club 11-12, Treas- urer 12; Reflector 12, Clubs Editor; Panther Press 9-10; GAA 9-12, Bowling and Basketball Champs 11; Boost- er Club 9-12; Cheerleader 9-12, Captain 12; Intramu- rals 9-10; Talent Show 12; Perfect Attendance 9; Girls State; Best Groomed. JANICE RAE RICHARDSON— Quill and Scroll 12; Lan- guage Club 9-10; Drama Club 9,12; Art Club 12; Re- flector 12, Faculty Editor; Panther Press 12, Cartoonist; GAA 10; Booster Club 12; Transferred from Batavia, Illinois 11. DONNA MARIE RICHWALSKI— Art Club 10-12, Secre- tary 11, Vice-President 12; Y-Teens 12; Health Medi- cal Careers 10; Panther Press 11-12; GAA 10; Booster Club 10. MIKERIVICH ROSE ROGERS-Mixed Chorus 11-12; GAA 9; Girls Glee Club 9. RANDY ALLEN ROSENWINKEL-Track 10; Tennis 12; Radio Club 11-12; Mixed Chorus 10-12. LOUISE LYNETTE SALEK-Art Club 11-12; Library As- sistant 1 1; GAA 9-12; Booster Club 9-12. CARL SANDERS— Football 9-10; Wrestling 9. 102 When It Crowned Hartley, Welch Prom Royalty MARC SANDS CHARLES ADAMS SANGER-Language Club 12; Track 10-12; Cross Country 10-12; Lettermen 10-12. RICHARD SCHULP— Football 9-10; Health Medical Careers 1 1-12; Mixed Chorus 9-12, President 12. CYNTHIA ANN SHALKIEWICZ— Health Medical Ca- reers 9, Art Club 10-11; Glee Club 9; GAA 10-11; Booster 1 1; Cafeteria Cashier 12; Intramurals 9. CHARLES S. SHELDAHL-Usher 11-12. MARLA E. SHEPPERD— Office Assistant 12; Booster Club 9-12; Intramurals 9-10. 103 Seniors Looked To Future As They Took SAT, DONNA SHOCKLEY— Transferred from Highland 12. DAVE SIKES— Football 9-12; Track 9-12; Drama Club 11-12; Reflector 12, Sports Editor; Panther Press 11 12; Lettermen 10-12, Secretary 12; Booster Club 11-12; In- tramurals 9-10. ROBERT WAYNE SIUREK-Baseball 9-12; Football 9-12; Honorable Mention All-Conference Guard 11; Student Council 9; Mixed Chorus 10; A Cappella 10-12, Presi- dent 12; Lettermen 10-12; Prom King Attendant; First Alternate to Boys State,- First Tenor All-State Choir. BARBARA HELEN SMITH-Y-Teens 99,11; Drama Club 11- 12; Panther Press 12, Typist; Office Assistant 12; GAA 9-10; Booster Club 9-12; Intramurals 9-10. RICHARD ALEN SMITH-Baseball 9-11; Track 9-12; Wrestling 9-10; Lettermen 9-12. ROBERT DALE SMITH-Baseball 10-12; Football 9; Bas- ketball 9-12; Lettermen 10-12. George Tuttle and Gail Hunt, Most Likely To Succeed, check the card file in the library. 104 College Boards? Sent Applications To Colleges THOMAS SMITH-Track 9-12; Usher 9. RANDY SODOWSKY R. CAROL STAEHLIN BONNIE JEAN STRAUSER-Health Medical Careers 9-12, Class Representative 9, Treasurer 12; GAA 11- 12; Booster Club 11-12; Latin Club 10; Transferred from Gavit High 1 1. DORRIS STRAYN BILL STULL CHUCK STUHLMACHER— Football 12; Wrestling 10; Swimming 11-12; Lettermen 11-12, Vice-President 12; Booster Club 1 1-12, President of Boys Booster Club 11. MARSHA KAY STUHLMACHER— Drama Club 12; Li- brary Assistant 9; Mixed Chorus 9-12; GAA 10; Booster Club 9-12; Worked in Cafeteria,- Audio-Visual Assist- ant; Morning Announcer. RITA SUMMERS PATRICIA LYNN SWEET- Y-Teens II; FT A 11-12; Health Medical Careers 9,11; Drama Club 11-12; Art Club 11-12; Office Assistant 12; GAA 9-11; Booster Club 9- 11; Intramurals 9-10. JAMES TAYLOR— National Honor Society 11-12; Lan- guage Club 11-12; Drama Club 11-12; A Cappella 9, 11,12, Vice-President 12; Band 9-12; Chamber Choir 9; Madrigals 11-12. RICHARD TAYLOR— Football 9-11; Basketball 9; Track 9-10; Drama Club 1 1; Lettermen 11. JAMES THIEL JUDY E. TEIBEL— Student Council Alternate 12; Y-Teens 9-10; FTA 10-11; Drama Club 10-12; Mixed Chorus 9- 12; GAA 9-12, Bowling and Basketball Champs,- Boost- er Club 9-12. LARRY EDWARD THRALL— Football 9-11; Track 9-10; Wrestling 9-10; Student Council 11-12,- Language Club 11-12, Vice President 12; Drama Club 12; A Cappella 12; Lettermen 10-12; Boys Booster Club 11-12; Intra- murals 9-10. 105 ’Pop Up A Victory’ Was Seniors’ Homecoming SHEILA JEAN TOWNSEND-Student Council 9-10, Y- Teens 9-11; Language Club 9-10; Drama Club 12; Of- fice Assistant 12; Mixed Chorus 9; A Cappella 11; GAA 9-12; Booster Club 9-12; Treasurer 12. ALFRED TUDER, Ill-Language Club 12. D. GEORGE TUTTLE-Track 9-10; Wrestling 9-12; Ra- dio Club 10-12; Member of It ' s Academic Panel,- Most Likely To Succeed. JENNY LEE VAJ DA— Student Council 12, Vice-President; National Honor Society 11-12; FTA 11-12; Language Club 11-12; Mixed Chorus 9; A Cappella 11-12, Treas- urer 12; GAA 9-12; Booster Club 9-12, Treasurer 11, President 12; Girls Ensemble 12, Intramurals 9-10; Prom Queen Attendant; Class Treasurer 11-12; Homecoming Queen; Best Leader. DANNY M. VAUGHN— Basketball 9-10, Manager,- Track 9-10; Swimming 11-12; Fencing 11 ; Lettermen 11- 12; Perfect Attendance 9-12; Lifeguard 11-12; Intramu- rals 9-10. WAYNE F. VITKUS— Football 9-12; Track 9-10; Wres- tling 9-10; Student Council 10-12; National Honor So- ciety 11-12, Vice-President 12; Lettermen 11-12; Boys State; Class Vice-President 1 1-12; Best School Citizen. MARK VOGES— Football 9-12; Track 9-12; Health Medical Careers 1 1-12; Band 9-12; Lettermen 1 1-12. ROBERT WAGNER PEGGY L. WALTERS- Y-Teens 11; Mixed Chorus 9-12; A Cappella 11; Booster Club 10-11; Perfect Attendance 10-11. DAVID WELCH— Football 9-12; Lettermen 11-12; Prom King. NORMA JEAN WELCH-National Honor Society 11-12; Health Medical Careers 9; Drama Club II; Future Scientists 12; Art Club 11; Office Assistant 12; GAA 9-12; Booster Club 9-12. DENNIS JAMES WELZIEN-Football 9-12; Track 9-12; Health Medical Careers 1 1-12; Lettermen 11-12. LINDA DIANE WEST— Drama Club 11; Office Assistant 12; GAA 9-12; Booster Club 11-12; Perfect Attendance 10-12. MARY KAY WESTERFIELD— Drama Club 12, Secretary,- Reflector 12, Assistant Copy Editor,- Panther Press 11; Band 9-10; GAA 9-12, Bowling and Basketball champs,- Booster Club 9-12; Cheerleader 9. KENNETH WILCOX 106 Parade Entry; Senior Players Rode Convertible BARBARA WILDING BRIAN WILKEN CORA ELLEN WILLIAMS— Y-Teens 12; Office Assistant 12; GAA 9,10,12; Booster Club 9-12; Intramurals 9-JO. DOUGLAS BRIAN WIRTH-Football 9-11; Basketball 9- 10; Track 1 1; Boys Booster Club 1 1, Vice-President. ROBERT Win TOM WRIGHT— Football 9; Basketball 9-10; Cross Country 1 1. MICHAEL WAYNE YOUNG-Future Scientists 9,11,12. Treasurer 11, Vice-President 12; Radio Club 12; Band 9- 12. PAULA JEAN ZARNDT-Y-Teens 12 ; Health Medical Careers 12; Art Club 12; Mixed Chorus 11-12; GAA 10- 12; Glee Club 9; Intramurals 9-10. JOAN ZAVADA 107 Juniors Proud Of Position As Upperclassmen, On the go and always revin ' , they ' re the Class of ' 67! Who are they? The juniors, of course! After two years of being the underdogs the juniors finally reached their goal. This year they were recognized as upperclassmen. But being upperclassmen also meant added work. Throughout the year they kept busy raising money for their prom. Selling magazine subscrip- tions, running the concession stand at games, and giving a soc hop were just a few of their projects. Just as the mailman always comes through with his mail, so did the juniors. They managed to keep the football field fairly clean. This is one of the responsibilities of being a junior. Junior Class was mighty proud when they cap- tured first place for the best float in the Home- coming parade, with Spectin ' a Victory. Junior Class officers who guided their doss in the planning and financing of the prom, were Linden Eley, president; Robert Wilson, vice-president; Nancy Jurlk, secretary; Sally New- hard, treasurer. Advisers are Mr. Spejewski and Mr. Weaver. Sandy Anderson Diane Augenstine Doug Bailey Tom Broertjes Martha Bryant Donald Bunco Dave Barenie Debbie Bartrum Carol Bednarsky Jerry Burd Alan Butler Rick Butler Karen Beuglas Dave Bice Lauren Black Joan Caron Mark Christenson Pam Christie Greg Blanchard Mary Ann Bodnar Jim Bradley Chris Churilla Marcella Clark Lynda Coffey 108 Raise Prom Funds, Sell Magazines, Give Dance Linda Cook Janet Cox Carolyn Crouch Linden Eley Bonnie Erickson Dennis Forney Diane Crowe William Csmerka Margaret Curry Cathy Fercik Marcia Fountain Jane Fronczek Gary Cyganek Larry Dargewick Ardis Darlington Doris Garmon Dennis Gaynor Ellen Geiger Denise David Jim Davis Doug Deedrlck Ron Gibson Pattye Gilchrist Jean Girasin Patty Deja Dennis Dell Bill Dembowskl Terry Glover Dan Govert Linda Govert Dave DeReamer Paulette Dixon Ted Donovsky Tom Graff Merrily Grams Nancy Granack Joan Duhon Sharon Duke Linda Duncan Marylynn Grelchunos Karen Gumienny Patty Harder Jeannine Eason Wanda Eaton Irene Eidenas Alan Harris Dick Hart Jim Hart Class Of 1967 Wins Homecoming Float Contest Terry Hawkins Jack Hein Lana Hendrickson Judy Kobak Mary Anne Kocl Kathy Koselke Karen Hill Diane Holom Craig Hoot Carol Kosteba Rose Kovesci Jim Krompack Larry Hubbard Nancy Humpher Gail James Chuck Kruger Kathy Krum Terry Kurowsky Tom Jamison Wanda Janovsky Dale Johnson Pete Lanigan Mike LaNoue Lynn Latawiec Greg Jordan Adele Joyce Vick Jervis Marty Lehmann Susan Lenz Dave Lesniak Nancy Jurik Ted Kane Pete Karnisky Mary Lesniak Laura Lieberman Barbara Llesenfelt Mike Karr Sue Kemp Dave Kennedy Mary Littrell Ken Magiera Mike Mahns Jim Kistler Linda Kleinfeldt Dennis Klemoff Toni Malerich Cherle Maret Jim Marren no With Spectin’A Victory; As They Did In 1964 Chris Martz Tom Matusz Rose McClellan Dwight Murdock Don Murphy Dorothy Musial Warren McConnell Paul McGee Mary Ann McTaggart Deanna Nelson Sally Newhard Terry Nichols Barbara Mikuta Bob Miller Kathy Miller Jackie Norris Chris Nowak Maxine Nunley Wendy Miller Bruce Minney Bob Misner Robert Ogden Linda Oleson Jim O ' Toole Carol Mock Bev Morton Phil Moore Randy Ofvos Kathy Patrick Beth Patterson Juniors Look Forward To Final Year At GHS, Instead of driving this car In the Homecoming parade, these juniors ended up pushing It. Jill Patteson Betty Peroitti Tom Pierce Steve Sailer Tom Schatzman Laurel Schinske Antoinette Plancarte Yvette Plancarte Steve Plowman Nancy Schroen Dan Scurlock Joanne Sell Jack Price Linda Price Gary Rahmstorf Robert Shaw Debbie Sheets Ed Shinabarger Bruce Ranck Bill Renschen Howard Ricks Jim Sikora Zlggy Siurek Linda Skorupa Shirley Rios Dave Roberts Tim Rochford Bill Smith Brian Smith Kathy Smith 112 Foresee Advantages to Becoming Seniors Kyle Smith Pat Smith Paul Smith Pat Wallace Janet Wasko Julius Welgley Jim Sponaugle Fred Stawltcke Bob Stlpandc Jane Welch Mark West Pam White nack Judy Stout Bob Thacker Mike Trueblood Linda Wilier Robert Wilson Pam Wood Jill Tubbs Glenna Turner Judy Urevlg Dave Young Karen Zacker Margaret Zalac Sharon Vana Tom Vander Tuck Debbie Van Sessen Lenny Zarndt Jim Zeller Martha Van Strien Pat Van Wie Margaret Vargo Dave Vaughan Carolyn Vaughn Steve Vestal Kathy Vickery Scott Voges Daryl Waldon All their hard work was rewarded when the juniors received first place for their float ' Spectin ' a Victory. 113 Sophomores Find Change, Senior High Different Completing their first year in the senior high school building were the sophomores. Not only did they add in number to the student body, but they gave to the school additional pep and en- thusiasm. They displayed this vigor by joining many clubs and activities offered. The sophomores put much time and effort into their first float, Voyage to Victory. No one can say that when it came to sports and academic achievements that the sophs lagged behind. They pulled their share of the load. Even though they were considered the under- dogs, they can look back on this year as one that will be hard to forget. Now they, too, have some- thing to look forward to, which is the honor of being upperclassmen. Sophomores chose these people to guide them through the year. They are Candy LaDow, secretary; Mike Schuttrow, treasurer; Don Booker, vice-president; and Lenny Czapla, presi- dent. Mr. Casanova is their sponsor. Dan Adams Gayle Allenbough Terry Alley June Bifoss Dale Bock Craig Bogielski Dale Augenstine Dan Augenstine Carol Baker Bill Bokodi Don Booker Dennis Bonie Patty Baran David Barkai Kathleen Baroevich Maude Bredeson John Brehm Tom Briton Elizabeth Barret Mark Boschab Janice Biederman Bill Brown Brian Buck Sandy Bulkema 114 Year Filled With Many New, Exciting Experiences Peggy Burge Dan Brusch Jim Carlson Gordon Dilling Penny Doering Sharon Douglas Diane Carmichael Sue Carpenter Terry Clark Dianne Dunn Paula Dyer Ron Eldrldge Vonda Clause Lana Clifford Michael Coduti Ron Ellis Robert Farkas Don Fedor Jan Congelton Linda Conley Kathy Cook Cheryl Fetla Mary Ann Foss Leon Francis Richard Cook Carol Coppage Beverly Cox Dale Franz Sandy Gagne Cindy Gammon Ray Crocker Karen Cronk Joyce Crowe John Garmon Rick Garrard Terry Garvey Sandy Curnutt Lenny Czapla Chris Dagley Sharon Gatlin Nancy Gillis John Gilmore Paul Dal Santo Elaine Deistler Carol DeLafosse Carol Goble Greg Govert Judy Govert 115 Voyage To Victory’ Was Sophomore Float Theme Raye Green Martin Gregor Larry Grelchunos Suzanne Klme Donna Kindel Jane Klemoff Mark Grimm James Haluska Dena Hamnik Rita Kocl Clifford Koleski Barbara Konopasek Debbie Hanlon Harold Hart Sara Helfen Mary Ann Kovecsi Dorothy Krause Tom Krause Terry Henning Pat Holifield Tim Hollingsworth Debbie Krokroskia Janet Kus Larry Kus Lora Hubbard Dennis Huey Rose Janovsky Candy La Dow Debbie Ledger Becky Lewis Alan Jennings Janet Jennings Janice Johnson Rose Lewis Curtis Liesenfelt Pam Lindquist Kathy Johnson Mike Johnston Dawn Kasmark Dave Long John Lundeberg Devonna Mackey Debbie Kasmark Linda Kelly Scarlett Kendall Bob Makely Ron Mangrum Kathleen Maret 116 Which Represented Many Hours Of Hard Work Jim Marley Larry Marley Don Marlowe Robin Miller Wayne Miller Joyce Misecko Marueen Mathews Judy Mauck Jeff Moves Elaine Mitchell Kae Moore Terry Moore Dennis McGee Tim McMinds Pat McTaggart Jack Morrison Karen Murray Craig Nagel Tim McVey Dan Mercer John Miller Glen Nagel Sandy Nelson Cheryl Norton Jon Paul Miller Mike Miller Patti Miller Dan O ' Dell Doris Oprea Kathy Parker The sophomores ' float In this year ' s Homecoming was Voyage to Vic- tory. 117 Sophomores Quickly Became Active In Classes, Many joined the clubs offered at school. Here girls participate in a game of volleyball during GAA activities. John Parker Connie Parrish Janet Patterson Deborah Rafecz Louis Royce Ralph Sailer Terry Phillips Kerry Pickett Barbara Pierce Cheryl Sandefer Connie Savia Charles Schroen Bruce Pierce Dave Pierce Judy Piercinskl Donna Schultz Sandalee Schultz Don Schuster Bill Pollack Dave Post Candy Read Larry Shepkowski Mike Shuttrow Martha Sipka Hugh Roctor Tom Reel Dave Reznik Kathy Smith Margaret Smith Nancy Smith 118 Clubs, Sports; Also Made Many New Friends Pam Smith Reagan Splady Ron Stanlsh Becky Vajda Dan Van Wie Bob Vickery Cynthia Starak Bob St. Clair Barbara Strauser Donna Wagner Dave Walters Cherly Wampler John Stull Cathy Swets Lynn Swlngler Lynn Weber Don Wilcox Bruce Williams Suzi Switzer John Theil Gordon Thrall Shirley Willis Arnold Willman Rod Wilson Gay Torbet Tom Torsney Paul Tuttle Gary Yockey Gayle Yockey Dave Zelendk Students in Mr. Woodring ' s English 10 class respond to a question about the English novel, Silas Marner. 119 Administration Keeps GHS Running Smoothly Mr. Floyd Davis takes time out for a few moments of relaxation from his busy schedule as vice- principal. Keeping GHS running smoothly oc- cupies most of the administration ' s time. Mr. Forrest S. Sheely, principal, is at the head of this organization. Besides overseeing all operation, he is intensely interested in individual as well as school achievements and in the general welfare of the students. Mr. Floyd F. Davis, assistant princi- pal, is not only a counselor, but he has the additional responsibility of being the sports coordinator. Mrs. Mary Plough, office secretary, handles general management of the main office. Mrs. Evelyn Downing, A-V secretary, is in charge of the ditto equipment. Mr. James Garretson, head counse- lor, does his best to keep the student body informed about college boards and scholarship information. Mr. Sidney Vaughan is in charge of the Audio-Visual besides counseling three periods a day. Mrs. Grace Ashmore plays the role of school treasurer. Mr. Charles O ' Rourke, director of pupil personnel, keeps attendance records. Mr. Garretson, head counselor, checks over students ' report cards making sure there are no errors. Mr. Vaughn, counselor, is never too busy to take time out to discuss a. student ' s problems with the parents. Always willing to help is Mrs. Mary Plohg, office secretary. main As Well As Guiding Students Toward Future Mr. Charles O ' Rourke, director of pupil personnel, writes out an admittance slip for a student. Mrs. Evelyn Downing, AV secretary, checks over the master before turning it over to her as- sistants. 121 School Board Plans, Discusses Schools’ Future The superintendent with the aid of his staff and school board conducts a million-dollar business. To keep a busi- ness of this size running efficiently and smoothly requires ingenuity, ability, and a lot of hard work. Curricular and administrative policy is the responsibility of the superintendent and his staff. School policy is set by the school board. Administrative duties vary from hir- ing competent teachers to arranging adequate bus schedules. Many long hours are spent preparing the budget and anticipating the curricu- lar needs to accommodate students in a fast-growing community. Coordinating curriculum to meet the needs of both college-bound and vo- cational students requires a great deal of skill and time. Board members and secretaries include Mrs. Leona Kane, secretary, Mr. Raymond Underwood, Mr. Ronald Reginer, Mr. Milford Christenson, and Mrs. Audrey Patterson, secretary. Mr. Kenneth Manifold is assistant superintendent for business affairs. Mr. William Cheever, superintendent, looks over school plans. 122 Congeniality Makes Custodians, Cooks Assets Keeping Griffith High School orderly and in good repair are the main jobs of the custodial staff. Friendly smiles and a willingness to help make GHS custodians unique. Driving buses is another important phase in the custodians ' work. Drivers are extremely particular in exercising safety precautions at all times. Cooking staff members are another important phase of this system. Meals are carefully planned to insure students of a well-balanced but delicious lunch. The short line is another convenience students enjoy. Hotdogs, hamburgers, barbecues, cakes, pies, cookies, milk, potato chips, and peanuts are all avail- able. GHS custodians ' Include (FRONT ROW) Bob Stas, John Murawski, Jack Loudenburg, (SECOND ROW) Ellen Barney, Ellen O ' Connor, (TOP ROW) Lavlna Spencer, Theresa Korweck, and Julie Hambe. Cooking staff members include Mrs. Jane Rigg, Mrs. Barbara Brill, Mrs. Algera Hart, Mrs. Doris Marlowe, Mrs. Fern Taylor. and Mrs. Yvonne Cronk. 123 Are Commonplace Among Calumet Region Stores Scheerlnga ' s Is one of the many stores In the area which employs students from GHS. Many of the needs of Griffith High students are fulfilled each year by the Calumet merchants. Friendly clerks and good service and merchandise are com- monplace in the places of business of Griffith merchants. Griffith students continue to patron- ize local merchants long after they have graduated from high school. Mrs. Josephine Mattox has her hair done by Charles. In our recruiting we ask that applicants have completed their High School education. That ' s because wetry always to fill higher, more responsible jobs from the ranks of our employees. And the records show — the better the em- ployee ' s education, the better he is at his job — and the better he does for himself. Inland employees continue to gain knowledge and ex- perience in special trades through formal apprenticeship programs offered in the following trades — Machinist, Patternmaking, Boilermaking, Welding, Shop Electrician, Wireman, Mason and Pipefitter. Many concentrate on certain phases of steelmaking by working in production while others work in laboratories helping to assure quality or developing new and better products for our customers. How about you? Inland Steel is steadily expanding. More and more opportunities will be open to you as our growth continues. Are you ready? An Equal Opportunity Employer in the Plans for Progress Program INLAND STEEL COMPANY Indiana Harbor Works Personnel Department 3210 Watling Street East Chicago, Indiana ALEXANDER’S You ' re invited to stop and browse at your reading headquarters, Alexander ' s, where paperbacks, magazines, cards, newspapers, hardbacks can be purchased. 134 S. Broad, Griffith, Indiana, and in the mall at Calumet Shopping Center, Munster, Indiana. Shakula Drugs Strack’s Supermarket Shakula ' s has medicines, beauty aids, and sweets. Their customer gets happier with each purchase he completes, at Shakula ' s Prescription Pharmacy, 101 S. Broad Street, Griffith. Service with a smile is provided by these stock boys who are kept busy carrying out packages for satisfied customers at Strock ' s Supermarket, 1 1 8 N. Griffith Blvd., Griffith, Indiana. PARKMOR DRIVE INN Want a good place to take your date? Need a place where you can get a good meal when things get hectic or just too hot to cook? Get groovy. Try Parkmore. 3905 Ridge Road Highland, Indiana Phone— 838-0820 GARY NATIONAL BANK Open five days a week, the Griffith Branch of the Gary National Bank is waiting and willing to serve the public. 102 N. Broad Street Griffith, Indiana Phone 838-7526 Adorne Apparel FALVEY’S Ready to satisfy the most discerning customer, Ted Kane, John Bishop, and Tim Falvey stand before some of the many styles and fabrics which Fa Ivey ' s offers. 107 N. Broad St. Griffith, Indiana Phone 838-6889 STOP SHOP 105 E. Main Street Griffith, Indiana Phone 838-0104 Scherer Agency 237 N. Broad Street Griffith, Ind. Phone 838-41 33 For Flowers § Gifts FLORAL FASHIONS OSCAR MILDRED HALSEN 101 N. Broad St., Griffith, Ind. Phones Bus. 838-7423 Nite 884-3422 Jim S Carl’s Barber Shop You may not always get this kind of service, Mr. Davis, but at least you can always count on John, Carl, and Jim being fast and friendly. Safety Through Speed Means Nickels Engineering ★ High Speed Testing Under Contract. ★ Engine Balancing for both Static and Dy- namic balance. ★ Engine Conversions for runabouts . . . drag boats . . . class hydroplanes. ★ Heavy Duty Safety Accessories Installed — axles . . . spindles . . . roll bars . . . brakes . . . reinforced frames . . . shocks. There is only one way to create high speed perfor- mance. That is the right way, the safe way. Whether it be engine assembling, magnaflux and zyglo treat- ment of parts, or fabrication of running gear com- ponents, Ray Nichels and Associates have the facili- ties and know-how to turn out that extra quality on all types of competition equipment. SCHEERINGA’S FOOD CENTER Upholding their reputation for fine meats, the meat cutters of Scheerlnga ' s work diligently at trying to serve everyone quickly and courteously. Ridge Road, Griffith, Indiana. Griffith Advertising Agency Serving Griffith for over 25 years ADVERTISING AGENCY J hi f F, Griffith Federal Savings S Loan Association 125 N. Broad Griffith, Indiana Phone TE8-0950 Spitz S Miller Insurance Agency 144 N. Broad Street Griffith, Indiana Phone 838-7124 Want ads, sales, and bargains; club meetings, town Improvements and prob- lems— all have their place In the Griffith Shopper, published weekly by the Griffith Advertising Agency, 142 S. Broad, Griffith, TE8-I631. YOUR FUTURE ' S If your oyos are on far horizons following graduation, hare ' s a suggestion from Peppy Flame: Look around you right here in NIPSCOLAND! WALINGER STUDIOS, Griffith Airport (219) 923-640+ Renz Flying Service, Inc. SJm.txuatLon.-CAaiie.x-tSe.xvLae.-cSto ' ux t 1701 East Main Street Griffith, Indiana Gama cSaIe,i. INCORPORATED RAYMOND L. RENZ. Operator PAT. RENZ, Mgr. Lohse % Gorert For the finest in photography contact Walinger. Their pic- tures are worth a thousand words. 37 S. Wabash, Chicago, Illinois Service Station 444 N. Broad Street Griffith, Indiana Phone-923-4332 CALUMET CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Griffith High Is a standing advertisement of the pride that the Calumet Construe tion Corporation has in its work. Griffith Jewelers Whether you are looking for the smallest charm for your bracelet or a cuckoo clock for your mantle, Griffith Jewelers offers the finest. 235 N. Broad Street, Griffith, Indiana, TE 8-3010. Spacious parking abounds at Strack Van Til Supermarket, Cline at 45th, Highland. A variety of departments provides everything for the hurried homemaker at Strack Van Til. Strack S Van Til MEDICAL BUILDING R. A. Lundeberg, M.D. K. Richards, R.N., Head Nurse B. Carpenter, R.N. M. E. Lundeberg, Ass ' t Recp. J. Botruff, Recp. L. Grugel, Custodian HIGHLANDER Step up to the color bar and select from the many types and colors of paints at McFarland Lumber Co., 503 E. Main, TE 8-1 180, Griffith. These friendly check-out girls are waiting to serve you at the Highlander Supermarket, 45th Avenue, Highland. Dan Dee Discount Center McFarland Lumber Co. Ervan Lamprecht Florist- Greenhouse 8941 Kleinman Ave. Phone 838-4754 Highland, Ind. Compliments of LaSalle Steel Company A good place to shop at prices that are low, low, low is Dan Dee Discount Center, 3305 45th Avenue, Highland. 1412 150th Street Hammond, Indiana KEEN FOUNDRY COMPANY PATTERNS-SEMI STEEL AND ALLOY CASTINGS ANNEALING NORMALIZING L. E. Keen. Pres. A. M. Keen. Vice Pre S. M. Beirioer. Treas. R. T. Lewis. Secy. ’FOUNDRY COMPANY pfaoy cSion, GRIFFITH, INDIANA TELEPHONE TEMPLE 8-1 020 GRIFFITH DRUGS Ardis Darlington and Linda Duncan examine one of the many items available at Griffith Drugs, 120 N. Broad, Griffith, Indiana. The store to buy better shoes at discount prices is Kaplan ' s Shoe City, 128 N. Broad, Griffith, Indiana. Good service, fine food and friendly waiters are old traditions ot Tlebels Restaurant which strives for the best in everything. Charles Hair Fashions DANIEL STRAPON D.D.S. 1 44 N. Broad Griffith, Ind. Phone 838-3689 PLAZA FOOD MART Open 7-12 seven days a week 51 1 E. Glen Park Avenue Griffith, Ind Phone 923-3045 You too can get In the swing of things with a hair do from Charles, 107 North Broad, Griffith, 923-6677. LUIGI’S PIZZA No party is complete without a pizza from Luigi ' s Pizza, 106 S. Broad at Main, phone 923-3232, downtown Griffith. Carry out only. C § R Stationery Typewriters— Adding Machines Checkwr iters— Sales Repairs Stationery— Office Supplies 1 30 N. Broad Street Griffith, Indiana Phone 838-7230 Johnston-Royce Funeral Home Doctor Michael Gordon, D.D.S. 331 N. Broad Street Griffith, Indiana Phone 838-2855 Park Pharmacy 242 N. Griffith Blvd. Griffith, Indiana Phone 838-6543 Good Luck Always Hammond, Indiana Ph 845-2930 - — For next important step Diamonds— See Comay ' s Nobody Tops a Minner Dunn i Hamburger 8940 Indianapolis Blvd. Highland, Ind. 515 E. Glen Park Griffith, Indiana Phone 838-5007 PHONE: 838-9884 gjjp FREEMAN’S STANDARD SERVICE STATION TIRES, BATTERIES ACCESSORIES RIDGE 8. CLINE GRIFFITH, INDIANA einhorn’s Town and Country Women’s Apparel WoodmarShopping Center Hammond, Indiana I Phone 923-33 11 402 NORTH BROAD STREET GRIFFITH, INDIANA 838-6173 Genis Building Corporation delivers satisfaction year after year to many families in the Northern Indiana area. Through volume purchasing and comprehensive construction planning they are able to deliver a custom crafted home for the price that you would expect to pay for a volume builder ' s home. No compromise is made with quality at Genis Builders for they know that the home you are buying is the single biggest invest- ment your family will make. Their reputation depends upon satisfaction. With Genis Builders you also get the money saving advan- tages of low closing costs, low interest rates, low down pay- ment, and monthly payments, and all of this designed with you in mind so that your new home will be a blessing and not a burden. If you desire, we will build a home from your blueprints, on your lot or ours, and we will be happy to give you complete cost estimates. A Genis Home provides your family with happy hours— and it couldn ' t happen to nicer people. t ; onfcord AUSTGEN’S ELECTRIC American Chemical-Co. Colfax Avenue Griffith, Indiana Phone 838-4370 Shopping around for household appliances? Try Austgen ' s where you can be sure you will get the best. Charles May— Standard Get good service at Charles May— Standard. Jack Fox S Sons, Inc. Northern Indiana ' s Most Complete Store for Men 5219 Hohman Hammond Index Helps Close Year That Really Was Great FACULTY Ashmore, Mrs. Groce 120,121 Balou, Mr. Bud 8,55, 58.68.69.86.87 Barney, Mrs. Ellen 123 Beanblossom, Miss Dessie 73 Blum, Mrs Dorothy 77 Brill, Mrs. Barbara 123 Cassanova, Mr. Donald 33,78 Cheever, Mr. William 122 Christenson, Mr. Milford 122 Claxton, Mr. James Andrew 84 Cronk, Mrs. Yvonne 123 Dalton, Mr. Carl 86 Davis, Mr. Floyd 9, 120,124,131 Downing, Mrs. Evelyn 120,121 Ellis, Mr. Richard 8,72 Findley, Mr. James 75 Fiscus, Mr. Arthur 72 Fultz, Mr. Paul 20,80 Garretson, Mr. James 120 Gibson, Miss Kay 42 Hamby, Mrs. Jewel 123 Harkin, Mr. Charles 74 Hart, Mrs. Alegra 123 Holmgren, Mrs. Betty Lou 85 Kane, Mrs. Leona 122 Klein, Miss Geraldine 81 Knarr, Mr. Thomas 86 Korweck, Mrs. Theresa 123 Kurth, Mr. Thomas 19, 21,48,55,58,81 Leslie, Mr. Dan 66,83 Loudenberg, Mr. Jack 123 Lowell, Mr. Jim 52 Lucas, Mrs. Lynn 34, 74,90 Mack, Mr. Harold Mills 59.61.63.87 Marlowe, Mrs. Doris 123 McClure, Mr. George 83 McKay, Miss Kyra 84 Meeker, Mr. Fred 32 Metcalf, Mr. Richard 38.39.71.80 Moelhman, Miss Dorothy 42 Murawski, Mr. John 123 Nichols, Mr. Wayne 55.68.69.81 O ' Connor, Mrs. Ellen 123 Ogle, Mrs. Florence 9, 44,73 O ' Rourke, Mr. Charles 120,121 Patterson, Mrs. Audrey 122 Plogh, Mrs. Mary 120 Reed, Mr. Robert Dale 51,85 Regnier, Mr. Ronald 122 Ricks, Mr. Charles 20, 80 Rigg, Mrs. Jane 123 Schilling, Dr. Paul 16 Sheely, Mr. Forrest 17, 120,121 Sherfey, Mrs. Geraldine 79 Sohn, Mr. Robert 40,80 Spejewski, Mr. Gerald 7 4.108 Spencer, Mrs. Lavina 123 Stanczak, Mr. Stephan 86 Stas, Mr. Robert 123 Taylor, Mrs. Fern 123 Tilley, Mr. John 82 Underwood, Mr. Raymond 122 Vaughan, Mrs. Charlotte 76 Vaughan, Mr. Sidney 32, 120 Weaver, Mr. Raymond 30.43.71.77.108 Wiatrolik, Mr. Robert 65 Woodring, Mr. Jerry 23,28,45,76 Zabroski, Mr. Felix 52 STUDENTS Adams, Dan 55,58,114 Adams, James 82,90 Allenbough, Gayle 114 Alley, Terry 55,58,114 Anderson, Sandy 29,30, 35.45.84.108 Arney, Richard 2,21, 28,38,39,45,52,55, 90 Artka, Carole 4,34,43, 90 Augenstine, Dale 114 Augenstine, Dan 41,69, 114 Augenstine, Dianne 108 Austin, Allen 52,90 Auter, Marsha 25,27, 90,97 Babair, Leon 21,51,90 Babcock, Edward 43,91 Bailey, Doug 108 Baker, Carol 20,35,114 Balog, Dan 33,41,91 Baran, Patty 35,114 Barenie, David 10 8 Barkai, David 38,114 Barker, Laura 25,34,91 Barnett, Margaret 4,7, 24.28.38.45.91 Baroevich, Kathleen 114 Barrett, Elizabeth 24, 114 Bartram, Debra 39, 108 Baschab, Mark 114 Bean, Faye 91 Bednarsky, Carol 108 Beiriger, Betsy 28,35, 45.91 Bernath, Janice 25,30, 39.91 Beuglas, Karen 108 Bice, Dave 41,108 Biederman, Janice 40, 114 Biederman, Sandra 91 Bifoss, June 35,114 Black, Jay 20,91 Black, Lauren 20,24, 44.108 Blanchard, Greg 66,67, 108 Bock, Dale 114 Bodnar, Mary 35,108 Bogielski, Craig 20,114 Bohnaker, Roberta 44, 91 Bokodi, William 114 Bonie, Bonnie 9,36,91 Bonie, Dennis 59,65, 85.114 Booker, Donald 40,58, 114 Bradley, Jim 38,108 Brasich, Georgette 24, 39.84.91 Bredesen, Maude 35, 41.114 Brehm, John 114 Britton, Tom 24,65,114 Broertjes, Tom 59,108 Broneck, Tim 91 Brown, Bill 55,58,114 Brownd, Betty 20,34, 73.91 Brusch, Dan 115 Bryant, David 91 Bryant, Martha 108 Buck, Brian 114 Buck, Susan 34,38,92 Buikema, Sandy 114 Bullard, Gary 92 Bullard, Ronnie 68,92 Bunce, Donald 108 Bunce, Larry 25,32,39, 40.92 Burd, Jerry 20,38,108 Burge, Peg 1 15 Butler, Alan 108 Butler, David 21,24, 48.55.66.92 Butler, Rick 63, 108 Carlson, Jim 1 15 Carmichael, Diane 115 Caron, Joan 108 Caron, Marjorie 92 Carpenter, Lloyd 92 Carpenter, Susan 115 Casmerska, William 32 Cheever, Susan 5,23, 24.30.45.92 Christenson, Mark 108 Christie, Pam 38,108 Church, Walter 20,21, 55.92 Churilla, Christine 20, 37. 108 Clark, Marcella 20,38 Clark, Terry 115 Clifford, Lana 115 Cline, Linda 34,40,92 Clouse, Vonda 115 Coduti, Michael 69, 115 Coffey, Lynda 73,108 Collet, John 21,48,49, 59,92,97 Congleton, Jan 20,115 Conley, Kenneth 92 Conley, Linda 115 Conway, Walter 21,22, 27.45.55.79.92 Cook, Charles 13,20, 21,30,33,39,41,66, 92 Cook, Kathy 115 Cook, Linda 109 Cook, Richard 38,115 Coppage, Carol 35,40, 115 Coppage, Dennis 79,92 Coulter, Ruth 27,33, 41,44,93 Cox, Beverly 1 15 Cox, Cheryl 93 Cox, Janet 24,30,34, 35.109 Creviston, Norman 38 Crocker, Bud 69 Crocker, Carolyn 93 Crocker, Day 115 Cronk, Karen 44,115 Crouch, Carolyn 44, 109 Crowe, Diane 109 Crowe, Joyce 38,115 Csmerka, William 42, 109 Cumutt, Sandra 41,115 Curry, Margaret 109 Cyganek, Gary 41,109 Czapla, Leonard 65, 114.115 Dagley, Chris 1 15 Dagley, Pat 13,66,77, 93 Dal Santo, Paul 55,58, 66.115 Dargewich, Larry 109 Darlington, Ardis 35, 109,139 David, Denise 109 Davis, James 52,55, 109 Day, Pattie 7, 1 1,22, 44,45,93,103 Deedrick, Doug 32,35, 63.79. 109 Deedrick, Greg 21,51, 93 Deistler, Elaine 115 Deja, Patty 109 De Lafosse, Carol 41, 115 Dell, Dennis 30 Dembowski, William 109 De Reamer, David 21, 22,24,33,44,45,52, 54.55.109 DM ling, Gordon 40,65, 115 Dixon, Paulette 109 Doering, Penny 115 Donovsky, Theodore 109 Douglas, Sharon 115 Suhon, Joan 109 Duke, Sharon 109 Duncan, Artie 93 Duncan, Linda 35,109, 139 Dunn, Diane 115 Dyer, Paula 24, 1 15 Dziedziejko, John 93 Eason, Jeannine 109 Eaton, Gary 93 Eaton, Wanda 89, 109 Eidenas, Irena 27,32, 35. 109 Eland, Elayne 94 Eldridge, Alice 35,94 Eldridge, Ron 55,58, 115 Eley, Karen 20,34,42, 73,94 Eley, Linden 55,58, 108.109 Ellenbaugh, Gayle 20 Ellis, Ron 1 15 Ellis, Sherri I 13,39,94 Engle, Jesse 25,32,41, 94 Erickson, Bonnie 34,35, 39.109 Esposito, Joseph Farkas, Robert 43,66, 115 Farney, Dennis 109 Farris, Wade 94 Fechner, Karen 20,95 Fedor, Donald 41,115 Lana Hendrickson demonstrates the latest in fashions at the Homecoming Dance, with her Total Look. 144 In All Ways— Sports, Activities, Classrooms Cheering loudly and wearing white to the games was on the agenda for all Booster Club members. Fercik, Cathv 109 Fetla, Sharolyn 115 Finley, Jim 66 Fortune, Charles 95 Foss, Mary 115 Fountain, Marcia 7,22, 30,32,40,44,45,109, 129 Francis, Leon 115 Franz, Dale 41,115 Fritz, Gayle 24,35,43, 95 Fronczek, Jane 38, 109 Frye, Larry 95 Furnas, Linda 35,95 Gagne, Sandra 38, 1 15 Gammon, Cindy 115 Garmon, Doris 109 Garmon, John 115 Garrard, Rick 24,35, 55,56,65,115 Garvey, Bob 20,21,55, 95 Garvey, Terry 35,69, 115 Gatlin, Sharon 115 Gaynor, Dennis 109 Geiger, Ellen 109 Geiger, Myra 73,95 Gentz, Robert 32,33, 95 Gibson, Bob 68,95 Gibson, Ronald 68, 109 Gilchrist, Patricia 32, 34,42,109 Gillis, Nancy 20,115 Gilmore, John 39,115 Girasin, Jean 109 Glover, Terrence 39, 109 Goble, Carol 115 Godlewski, Jeanne 6, 11,14,24,25,30,35, 37,39,95 Goffredo, Mike 14,25, 30.39.90.94.95 Good, Jerry 95 Gorley, Janice 36,43, 95 Govert, Daniel 109 Govert, Donald 51,95 Govert, Gregory 1 15 Govert, Judy 20,115 Govert, Linda 109 Graefe, Karen 34,40, 41.95 Graff, Tom 109 Grams, Merrily 109 Granack, Nancy 29, 45.109 Gray, Cheryl 44,96 Green, David 21,33, 46.48.55.96 Green, Raye 39, 1 16 Gregor, Martin 116 Greichunos, Larry 1 16 Greichunos, Marylynn 35. 109 Greiger, Myra 20,34, 42 Grimm, Mark 116 Grugel, Nancy 34,35, 96 Gumienny, Karen 44, 78. 109 Hale, Sharon 96 Haluska, James 38,1)5 Haluska, Thomas 96 Hamnick, Dena 20, 1 16 Hamnik, Debbie 76 Hanak, Frederic 6,25, 35,40,45,96,98 Hanlon, Debbie 20,116 Hanson, Linda 34,35,96 Harder, David 2,21,48, 68.69.96 Harder, Patty 109 Harmon, Don 4,11,21, 48.96 Harris, Alan 109 Hart, Harold 116 Hart, James 39,40,66, 109 Hart, Richard 39,109 Hartley, Patricia 7,11, 14,15,24,29,35,45, 96 Hawkins, Terrie 34, 1 10 Hayden, Laura 25,35, 41.96 Hein, Jack 110 Helfen, Sara 116 Heltsley, Glenneta 8, 43.45.96 Hendrickson, Lana 6, 13.24.31.41.110 Henning, Terry 116 Hensley, Linda 4,5,20, 28.40.96 Hill, Karen 110 Hill, Susan 96 Hillman, Noreen 38, 43.89.96 Hlebasko, Frank 32,33, 97 Holifield, Pat 73,116 Hollingsworth, Tim 116 Holme, Denise 32,33, 97 Holom, Diane 23,24, 30.34.35.88.110 Holom, Ted 21,32,66, 79.97 Hoot, Craig 110 Hubbard, Larry 110 Hubbard, Lora 1 16 Huey, Dennis 1 16 Humpfer, Nancy 1 10 Hunt, Gail 8,25,27, 33,40,97,104 James, Gail 2,42,110 Jamison, Tom 2,7,21, 48.49.50.55.56.63, 76.110 Janovsky, Rose 35,116 Janovsky, Wanda 35, 110 Janson, Tom 38 Jennings, Alan 55,58, 75.116 Jennings, Janet 39, 1 16 Jennings, Sandra 23, 35.45.97 Johnson, Dale 32,33, 110 Johnson, Janis 39,116 Johnson, Kathy 20,35, 116 Johnson, Thomas 32,68, 97 Johnston; Mike 35,116 Jordan, Greg 58,110 Jordan, Jeffery 6,13, 55.98 Joyce, Adele 44, 1 10 Jovanovich, Milija 11, 21.62.63.98 Joy, Terry 98 Jurevis, Victor 1 10 Jurik, Nancy 25,35, 40.108.110 Kane, Ted 55,58,68, 110,131 Kami sky, Pete 21,24, 52.62.63.110 Karr, Michael 110 Kasmark, Dawn 24,38, 44.116 Kasmark, Debbie 20, 76. 116 Kegebein, Daniel 21, 24.52.59.61.63.64, 98 Kelly, Lana 35,98 Kelly, Linda 38,39,116 Kemp, Susan 4,20,28, 45.110 Kendall, Scarlett 44, 116 Kennedy, John 110 Kime, Susan 1 16 Kindel, Donna 116 Kistler, James 1 10 Kleinfeldt, Linda 34, 39.110 Klemoff, Dennis 110 Klemoff, Janie 38, 1 16 Kobak, Judy 1 10 Koci, Mary 39,110 Koci, Rita 35,116 Koleski, Clifford 116 Konopasek, Barbara 116 Koselke, Kathy 28,45, 110 Kosteba, Carol 110 Kovecsi, Mary Ann 44, 116 Kovecsi, Rose 110 Krause, Dorothy 20,24, 116 Krause, Tom 55,58,66, 116 Krokroski, Deborah 116 Krompack, Jim 110 Krooswyk, David 98 Kruger, Charles 110 Krum, Kathleen 34,38, 110 Kurowsky, John 99 Kurowsky, Terry 24,44, 110 Kus, Janet 1 16 Kus, Larry 68,116 La Barge, Margaret 4, 29,44,45,99 La Dow, Candace 114, 116 Lanigan, Pete 110 La Noue, Mike 21,48, 55.68.110 Lasics, Francine 99 Latawiec, Bonnie 99 Latawiec, Lynn 110 Ledger, Deborah 20, 39.116 Lehmann, Marty 21,24, 59.63.64.110 Lenz, Susan 39,76,110 Lesniak, David 69,110 Lesniak, Mary 110 Lewis, Becky 116 Lewis, Rose 116 Lieberman, Laura 110 Liesenfelt, Barbara 110 Liesenfelt, Curtis 116 Liesenfelt, George 99 Lind, Jarold 38,99 Lindquist, Diana 99 Lindquist, Pam 1 16 Littrell, Mary 23,25, 27.110 Long, Dave 21,24,39, 48.65.77.116 Lucas, Gregory 32,33, 99 Lundeberg, John 116 Mackey, De Vonna 38, 116 Magiera, Jerry Magiera, Ken 1 10 Maglish, Carl 99 Mahns, Mike 1 10 Makely, Robert 39,116 Malerich, Antoinette 145 110 Mangrum, Ron 35,116 Maret, Cherie 110 Maret, Kathy 20, 1 16 Marley, Jim 1 17 Marley, Larry 117 Marlowe, Donald 55, 58,117 Marren, Jim 21,48,50, 55,58,110 Martz, Chris 24,25,52, 111 Mathews, Maureen 35, 117 Mattews, Glen 20,68, 99 Matthews, Peggy 30, 35,43,99 Mattingly, Donna 99 Matusz, Tom 38, 1 1 1 Mauch, Judith 117 Moves, Jeffrey 40, 1 17 McCain, David 68,75, 99 McClellan, Richard 30, 35,100,129 McClellan, Rosemary 111 McConnell, Warren 89, 111 McGee, Dennis 117 McGee, Paul 1 1 1 McKay, Devonna 44 McMinds, Tim 117 McNair, Jimmie 99 McTaggart, Mary Ann 38. 1 1 1 McTaggart, Patrick 27, 117 McVey, Tim 38,55,117 Mercer, Carol 5,11,24, 25,30,35,37,40,93, 99 Mercer, Daniel 1 17 Migliorini, Dan 2,27, 100 Mikuta, Barbara 34,111 Miller, Charles 100 Mil ler, Edward 43,100 Miller, John 41,117 Miller, Jon Paul 1 17 Miller, Joyce 117 Miller, Kathleen 31, 35.111 Miller, Mike 21,117 Miller, Patti 20,35,117 Miller, Robert 111 Miller, Robin 65,117 Miller, Wayne 117 Miller, Wendy 5,35, 37. 1 1 1 Minney, Bruce 9,32, 111 Minninger, Bill 21,55, 100 Misner, Robert 41,111 Mitchell, Elaine 117 Mock, Carol 1 1 1 Moore, Kae 117 Moore, Larry 11,21,52, 100 Moore, Phillip 1 1 1 Moore, Terry 1 17 Morrison, Jack 1 17 Morton, Beverly 1 1 1 Murdock, Dwight 55, 111 Murphy, Donald 1 1 1 Murphy, Maureen 36, 39, 100 Murray, Karen 35,37, 117 People, Friendships, Fun Will Be Remembered Musial, Dorothy 39,44, 111 Musial, Francis 55,100 Nagel, Craig 52,55, 58.65.117 Nagel, Glenn 21,24, 52.55.58.65.117 Nagy, Brian 21,59,100 Neighbors, Linda 34, 35,38,42,44 Nelson, Deanna 24,30, 35.39.88.111 Nelson, Michael 21,68 Nelson, Sandra 35,39, 117 Newhard, Sally 40,44, 45.108.111 Nichels, Connie 24 Nickols, Terry 111 Norris, Jackie 38, 1 1 1 Norton, Cheryl 117 Norwood, Rooert 33 Nowak, Christine 34, 35. 1 1 1 Nunley, Maxine 111 O ' Dell, Danny 117 Ogden, Robert 21,35, 66.111 Olesen, Linda 111 Oprea, Doris 1 17 Orban, Joyce Osborn, Karen 34 O ' Toole, James 1 1 1 Otvos, Randy 51,63, 111 Owens, Gary 38 Owens, Sandy 42 Parker, John 118 Parker, Kathy 1 17 Parrish, Candace 38,44 Parrish, Constance 118 Patrick, Kathie 38,111 Patterson, Beth 13,111 Patterson, Chester 21, 47,48,55 Patterson, Janet 24,37, 40.118 Patteson, Jill 40,112 Peach, Theresa 38,44 Perotti, Betty 24,30, 35,112 Petrick, Sandra Phillips, Terry 69,118 Pickett, Kerry 35,55, 63.64.118 Pierce, Barbara 20,118 Pierce, Bruce 118 Pierce, David 118 Pierce, Tom 1 12 Piercinski, Judy 38,118 Plancarte, Antoinette 112 Plancarte, Yvette 1 12 Pollock, Regina 34,101 Pollock, William 55, 58.118 Popp, Patricia 32,34, 101 Porter, Dolly 23,30,33, 40,41,102 Post, David 118 Potter, Linda 20,34,43, 102 Powers, Marilyn 43,102 Price, Bill 43,102 Price, Jack 1 12 Price, Linda 1 12 Price, Randy 43 Pulaski, Cliff 69 Rahmstorf, Garry 1 12 Raketich, Michael 20 Ranck, Bruce 33,41,66, 112 Read, Candance 118 Rector, Hugh 39,118 Redden, Tim 102,103 Reel, Tom 1 18 Renschen, Bill 112 Renschen, Judy 43,102 Reznik, Dave 39,118 Reznik, Paula 5,6,8, 22,24,25,30,37,44, 45.98.102 Richardson, Jan 20,23, 29.45.102 Richwalski, Donna 20, 28.34.44.102 Ricks, Howard 1 12 Rios, Shirley 112 Rivich, Mike 102 Roafez, Deborah 118 Roberts, Dave 52, 55, 58.68.112 Rochford, Tim 112 Roe, Larry Rogers, Rose 38, 102 Rosenwinkel, Randy 32, 38.102 Royce, Lewis 40,66, 118 Sadowski, Randy 40 Saint Clair, Robert 119 Salek, Louise 20,34, 43.70.102 Sailer, Ralph 118 Sailer, Steve 112 Sandefer, Cheryl 118 Sandeford, Cheryl 20 Sanders, Carl 102 Sands, Marc 103 Sanger, Charles 21,48, 103 Savia, Connie 118 Schatzman, Thomas 21, 24.35.68.112 Schinske, Laurel 41, 112 Schockley, Donna 73, 104 Schroen, Charles 41, 118 Schroen, Nancy 34,38, 112 Schulp, Richard 38,44, 103 Schultz, Donna 118 Schultz, Sandra Lee 35, 38.118 Schuster, Donald 52, 63.118 Schuttrow, Michael 19, 21,40,52,55,56,63, 114.118 Scurlock, Dan 112 Sell, Betty 112 Shalkiewicz, Cynthia 103 Shaw, Robert 43,66, 112 Sheets, Deborah 20,23, 35.40.112 Sheldahl, Charles 103 Shepkowski, Larry 118 Shepkowski, Stan 52 Shepperd, Marla 43, 103 Shinabarger, Edward 21, 24.32.33.59.112 Sikes, Dave 21,22,45, _ 48,49,50,55,54,104 Sikora, Jim 112 Sipka, Martha 38,118 Siurek, Bob 14,21,39, 52,55,104 Siurek, Ziggy 52,112 Skorupa, Linda 35,112 Smith, Barbara 29,43, 104 Smith, Bill 112 Smith, Brian 112 Smith, Kathleen 112 Smith, Kathy 20,118 Smith, Kyle 41,113 Smith, Margaret 35,118 Smith, Nancy 24,37, 38,118 Smith, Pamela 73,119 Smith, Patricia 113 Smith, Paul 30,113 Smith, Richard 9,19, 21.48.50.104 Smith, Robert 7,11,21, 30.47.52.64.104 Smith, Thomas 105 Sodowsky, Randy 105 Splady, Reagen 119 Sponaugle, James 63, 113 Staehlin, Rosemary 43, 105 Stalder, Keith 42 Stanish, Ronald 20,33, 40.41.119 Statek, Cynthia 119 Stawitke, Fred 32,33, 113 Stipancic, Robert 39, 43.68.113 Stout, Judy 113 Strauser, Barbara 119 Strauser, Bonnie 36,44, 78. 105 Strayn, Dorris 105 Stuhlmacher, Chuck 5, 21.54.55.66.105 Stuhlmacher, Marsha 38.42.105 Stull, Bill 82,105 Stull, John 119 Summers, Rita 105 Sweet, Patricia 35,43, 105 Swets, Cathy 119 Swingler, Linda 13,20, 44.75.119 Switzer, Susan 20,35, 119 Taylor, James 25,37, 38.41.105 Taylor, Richard 105 Teibel, Judy 24,105 Thacker, Bob 113 The! I, John 1 19 Thiel, James 105 Thrall, Gordon 119 Thrall, Larry 6,11,13, 21.24.25.30.31.39, 105 Torbit, Gay 20,119 Torsney, Tom 119 Townsnend, Shelia 36, 43.106 Trueblood, Mike 21,52, 55.57.68.69.113 Tubbs, Jill 41,113 Tuder, Alfred 106 Turner, Glenna 113 Tuttle, George 32,68, 104.106 Tuttle, Paul 69, 1 19 Urevig, Judy 30,35, 113 Vajda, Becky 24,38, 119 Vajda, Jenny 11,14, 24.25.30.35.36.39, 90.94.106 Vana, Sharon 23,29, 35.45.113 Vander Tuck, Tom 32, 113 Van Sessen, Debbie 113 Van Strien, Martha 35, 41.44.113 Van Wie, Dan 32,119 Van Wie, Patricia 113 Vargo, Margaret 113 Vaughan, Dave 25,32, 33.41.113 Vaughn, Caro ' yn 41, 113 Vaughn, Danny 21,66, 106 Vestal, John 113 Vickery, Bob 119 Vickery, Kathy 1 13 Vitkus, Wayne 6,21, 24,25,55,86,90,93, 106 Voges, Mark 21,41,44, 48.55.106 Voges, Scott 69,113 Wadron, Daryl 113 Wagner, Donna 20,119 Wagner, Robert 106 Wallace, Pat 113 Walters, David 65,119 Walters, Peggy 106 Wampler, Cheryl 24, 35,119 Wasko, Janet 29,113 Weber, Lynn 35,119 Weigley, Julius 41,55, 113 Welch, David 14,15, 21.55.106 Welch, Jane 30, 1 13 Welch, Norma 25,33, 43.106 Welzien, Dennis 21,48, 50.55.79.106 West, Linda 36,43,106 West, Mark 6, 13,27, 31.113 Westerfield, Mary 13, 23.45.106 Whitenack, Pamela 20, 41.75.113 Wilcox, Donald 119 Wilcox, Kenneth 106 Wilding, Barbara 41, 107 Wilken, Brian 107 Wilier, Linda 20,113 Williams, Cora 34,43, 73. 107 Williams, David 38,119 Willis, Shirley 35,119 Willman, Arnold 119 Wilson, Robert 19,21, 24.55.68.108.113 Wilson, Roc 40,66,119 Wirth, Douglas 107 Witt, Robert 43,107 Wood, Pamela 24,44, 113 Wright, Thomas 107 Yockey, Gary 119 Yockey, Gayle 119 Young, David 113 Young, Mike 32,33,41, 107 Zacker, Karen 113 Zalac, Margaret 30,35, 113 Zarndt, Lennard 21,48, 59.63.113 Zarndt, Paula 20,34, 38.44.73.107 Zavada, Joanne 20,34, 44.107 Zelencik, David 119 Zeller, James 21,44, 48.49.113 Trying to beat the bell, Larry Thrall dashes up the stairs for the last time in four years. 146 Hard Work By Staff With Help Of Many Produces 1966 Edition Griffith High ' s 1966 Reflector was pub- lished by many persons and no one person acting alone. The book was once again printed by American Yearbook Company in Hannibal, Missouri. Mr. Robert Hastings, representative from the company, helped greatly in choice of the cover design and the colors. The Reflector was printed on 100 pound enamel paper. Spartan type makes up the body copy of the book which is 10-point type, and the cutlines consist of 8-point type. Lydian and Dorn Casual were the type faces used for the headlines. 24-point Lydian was used on all pages except divi- sion and theme pages where 36-point Dorn Casual was used to give variety to the sec- tions. Walinger Studio is responsible for the pictures in the book, especially Dick Dickus who helped the staff enormously in coming up with ideas for them. Another debt of gratitude is extended to Mr. Scheely for all his help, Mr. Davis for his assistance in obtaining permission for us to take pictures in the gym and auditorium, the secretaries especially Mrs. Grace Ash- more for keeping the account, and Mrs. Evelyn Downing for running things off in the audio-visual room. A special thanks is extended to all class- room teachers for their patience in letting staff members and other students out of class in order to take pictures, and work on deadlines. Last but not least, all parents that helped us in producing the book are thanked by all the staff members and Mr. Woodring, adviser. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Pattie Day BUSINESS MANAGER. . . . Dave DeReamer ASSISTANTS Dolly Porter Diane Holom COPY EDITOR Marcia Fountain ASSISTANTS Mary Kay Westerfield Lynn Swingler CLUBS EDITOR Paula Reznik SPORTS EDITOR Dave Sikes ASSISTANT Wally Conway FACULTY EDITOR Jan Richardson SENIOR SECTION EDITOR . Kathy Cheever UNDERCLASS EDITOR Sharon Vana INDEX EDITOR Mary Litrell PHOTOGRAPHER Larry Bunce ADVISER Mr. Jerry Woodring 147 Memories Reviewed As 1966 Reflector Comes To Close Satisfaction is the reward of hard work. No one else will ever know the joy of seeing one ' s work put together and really turn out as something— not just a picture with copy A as a cutline and pasted on page 42. Now it all is put away for next year ' s staff— broken pica rulers, malfunctioning proportion scales, and grease pencils which al- ways break at the wrong times. I ' ll never be able to thank everyone for all the help and coopera- tion they gave me, especially my staff and Mr. Jerry Woodring, my adviser. A special thanks to my parents and everyone else who helped in keeping cold dinners warm and coffee perking for those late hours we kept just before the deadline. May all those who leaf through this book today and in years to come find it as satisfying and full of memories as I do. 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