Hicksville High School - Hixonian Yearbook (Hicksville, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1963 volume:

i i� [ - - if 1 COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ALLEN 3 1 833 07354 6399 Published by Senior Class Hicksville High School Hicksville , Ohio Volume XL VIII 1963 i- V ■ % HIXONIAN FOREWORD As the spotlight focuses on the various activities of HHS, let us review the year, just passed, in the 1963 Hixonian. We studied, had fun, and experienced sad moments of trial and error. There were games and dances; voices were hoarse from Pep Club rooting and sing¬ ing. There were brief moments of glory for some of us in sports and musical and dramatic productions. All shared the hopeless reality of examinations and deadlines, the semester grades, and the noontime cafe¬ teria rush. These impressions are only a few that were packed into this full year. Tomorrow, when it is not so easy to think back on 1963, we will treasure the memories this book has stored for us. Credit for the production of this book goes to the loyal Hixonian Staff. The Staff, however, has furnished only the outlines of the story that we find when we turn these pages filled with warm smiles of friendship and many happy recollections. The rest is up to the individual. Underclassmen who return to HHS in the WW : Faculty and Classes _ 10 Classes _ 22 Honors and Awards _ 54 Athletics _ 63 Calendar _ 83 Organizations _ 87 Activities _ 105 Advertising _ 122 fall will continue to maintain the high standards of the school and strive for improvement. Graduates will go their separate ways, using the knowledge they have gained here to reach their successes. America is ever striving for an enlightened citizenry. We realize that this enlightenment can come only through the education of our people. As we complete our high school education and go out into the world, it is our duty to keep the light of American freedom ' burning. 3 TOR CH OF KNO WLEDGE 4 1 OUR GUIDING LIGHT ©©©© HOME Hicksville Bank VISITOR CkHmtmsnr of 1 , mm . HIGHLIGHTS OF SPOR TS . f In Memory « f ■ ... f [ DONNA JEAN BEALS She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies ; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes ; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. 7 Mr. Normand Jones, superintendent of the Hicks- ville Schools, is never too busy to confer with Barry Haver and the other students of H.H.S. concerning their future vocations and any other immediate prob¬ lems. Through his diligen work in attempting to broaden the educational opportunities here in Hicksville, Mr. Jones has made available many important facts con¬ cerning our school, such as present classroom facilities and financial needs. He wants the students of Hicks¬ ville to have a good high school education in prer na¬ tion for the competitive educated world of today. Members of the Hicksville School Board have devoted many hours of their valuable time to promote better educational facilities for the youth of Hicksville. Serving with little compensation, this group holds numerous meetings where, un¬ der the direction of President Claron Laub, they make important decisions affecting our school. The new addition to the elementary build¬ ing for the Junior High is just one of the results of their hard work and interest. Paul Kerr; Bernard Whonsetler, Clerk; Martha land, Sr., Vice-President; Claron Laub, President; J A J 8 Present Our Administration Mr. Harold Ringer and Mr. Raymond Hook, prin¬ cipals of the Hicksville Schools, spend much time observing classes and assisting students and faculty. They help us to graduate with a well-balanced education by encouraging excellence in scholarship and participation in outside activities. We are grateful to have principals so interested in the youth of Hicksville. Green; William Cle- John Hofner. With a smile for everyone, Mrs. Lura Thiel and Mrs. Connie Hostetler, our two efficient secretaries, keep the records and office proceedings of the Hicksville Schools running smoothly. Social Studies Connect the Judy Baker, Karen Straley, and Phil Wonderly examine the map of the United States as a part of their course in American History. Guidance given by Mr. Gaylord Gerig and the knowledge acquired through the courses in social studies prepare the stu¬ dents of H.H.S. for further education and prosperous futures in their chosen fields. Mr. Harold Ringer points out to Jerry Scott and Gene Cottrell the location of one of the many ;ountries studied in the senior geography class. Under the capable direc¬ tion of our new guidance counselor, Mr. Gaylord Gerig, Kathleen Meyer and the many other students of H.H.S. re- Present to the Past Fred Burley, Margaret Brush, Tim Betts, and Pat Bur¬ lingame listen intently as Mr. Leonard Meyers, senior gov¬ ernment teacher, relates another one of his “personal ex¬ periences” with Uncle Sam. ceive valuable information that is of great importance to them as they prepare for their vocations and future careers. - ii pyyjf ■■ ■ ■ ■ . S if • 'll . Bill Wordon, Tom Sholl, Tom Stuckman, and John Hoovler locate Italy on the map as they study world history. II The English Language is the foundation of our Amer¬ ican educational system. What would it be like if we were not able to converse in¬ telligently among ourselves? All of our sciences and social studies depend upon the ef¬ ficient use of English. It is our love of literature and poetry that lifts us from our everyday world and gives us the key to understanding. Mrs. Jane Stolte tells Candy Byers, Margaret Brush, and Mary $indel how to in¬ terpret an Elizabethian sonnet. English . . . the Jim Sweeney, Diane Coon and Joyce Hart are looking for an interesting book in the new “Book Store” for their freshman English Class. Bob Bowdish delivers a speech to a captivated audience of Barry Haver and Rickie Pierman. 12 The Latin teacher of H.H.S., Mrs. Margaret McAdams, has Steve Beck, Jim Handy, Sandra Briedenbaugh, Virginia Smathers, and Julie Folk showing examples of the many facets of the Roman Empire. Key to Learning In Junior English Class Susan Laub, Larry McCurdy and Jane Beck are look¬ ing over their corrected English themes. Mr. Clyde Heinonen explains to Herbert Scranton, Ellen Walter and John Ewing a technical point in poetry in the Sophomore English class. Our physics whiz, Neal Blalock, is demonstrating to Brian Rohrs and Candy Overmyer the fundamentals of a simple lever. To know more about the Chordata Clan, just ask Paul Carwile, Dorothy Roe, or Carl Clark. Today's Stress Is Upon Algebraic equations don’t bother the Algebra I students, Dave Cole, Bob Beverly, Joyce Hart, and Robbie Miller. Geometry is easy if you have a compass, right, Kathy Wonderly? I General Science student, Barry Finzer, is indicating a part of an automobile engine to Jim Handy, Cheryl Plum, and Mr. Derrill Murphy. How to solve an equation with three unknowns has been explained to Elaine Otis, Jerry Poper, Ronnie Laux, and Tom Cromwell by Mr. John Fast. Math and Science If you notice a strange odor in the halls, you’ll know where to look — in the chemistry lab. Here Susan Killian holds the burner while Mr. Phil Wahl pulls the “slight of hand” while John Hofner and Keith Jones watch skeptically. MET 1C SYSTEM The need for a slide rule in trigonometry is great; but as Mike Kenner, Ruth Sweeney, and Mary Sindel can see, this one is a “bit large.” THE ATOMS Students Train foi Vickie James and Lee Hinsch learn the art of flow¬ er arranging through their course in home economics. Jackie Bice and Jane Cook prepare another tasty meal under the capable supervision of Mrs. Pat Mil¬ ler, home economics teacher. Mr. Bernard Ticich explains the intricate diagram of a current Cliff Gorrell, Mike Brown, Howard Biasing, and project to onlooking industrial arts students, Monty Nichols, Mil- Norm Grover appease their desire to create as they lard Ensign, Larry Husted, and Joe Stotler. make various useful articles in shop class. CMDIT KNTftlt Q. ttfmt it OW OWNCD , f ''r if igtMipMr ; r .-.• • ’ i P THE OPENING ENTRY Se c on os tm� beginn bavancc shece in m jou«ha.i. % N ASSETS IN THE V.E GE 0 xi Mas mu LIABILITIES AND PROPRIETORSHIP IN THE Lf Offt J M §Au r t Cafulal ■ SUSA. GaAOQt M'-H S3 ■ iiU- ., ;Jw® l' vmt£� C+mpa fu , _ ... 1 h4w� i ttf Qdarru Cfimpaaq _ _ fc - Mrs. Mary Culler, typing, shorthand, and office practice teacher, capably instructs Judy Ringer in the efficient use of the adding machine. Careers The vocational department prepares students for future careers through courses in home economics, industrial arts, and business education. Our school emphasizes excellence in these subjects, for good positions await graduates who can fulfill the needed requirements. Deloris Handy, Jerry Cover, Jack Strubing, and Darlene Slattery learn the parts of the balance sheet through their study of book¬ keeping. Possible future secretaries study and practice diligently to improve their shorthand skill. 17 Mrs. Rosemary Mc- Keen stresses physical education as an impor¬ tant part of all girls’ cur¬ riculum. Jane Pepple, Twyla Snyder, Joyce His- song, Lana Richmond, Virginia Smathers, Alice May, Nancy Osmun, and Sue Blech demonstrate one phase of this pro¬ gram. As academic subjects strengthen our knowledge, physical education builds our bodies and character. Sportsmanship may be applied at any time, any place, or in any situation. Education, both physical and mental, is not lost but remains to be¬ come a great part of our future lives. Calisthenics is an important part of physical education. Here M r. George Cherry has Dave Sholl, Bill Worden, Bob Stotler, Mike Bell, Barry Finzer, and Steve Maxfield doing deep-knee bends. Applications 18 An important class for everyone is drivers’ training. Mike Cole points out one of the intricate parts of the engine to Sharon Doeden, Sally Carr, and John Hofner. Follow Studies ! Mr. Keith Biler, H.H.S.’s Mr. Music, helps Mary Davis, Connie Cottrell, Karen Straley, and Garland Green produce the fine music heard around the band rooms. Betsy DeMuth, Beth Ewing, Pam Wonderly, David Ballinger, an£ Jan Plum practice diligently to improve their music ability, so that they might soon become members of the Senior Band. 19 Our Helping Hands BUS DRIVERS Kenneth Thiel Ralph Morhart Dwight Burlingame William Camp Chalmer Clark Ralph Smith High School CUSTODIAN COOKS Roy Bauer Claudine Burlingame Leona Hostetler Elementary COOKS Jean Bergman Mable Beams Pauline Haver Virginia Surque CUSTODIANS Alvin Beardsley Russel Meyers 20 CLASSES i Our Final PRESIDENT A. NEAL BLALOCK “Intellectual” Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 4; Scholarship Team 1, 3, 4; Athletic Scholarship Trophy 2; Coronation Court 4; Boys’ State 3; Library 1, 2, 3, 4 VICE-PRESIDENT RUTH DIANE SWEENEY “Exclusive” Scholarship Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Coronation Court 4; Girls’ State 3; Class Officer 2, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Hixonian 4 DIANA LYNN BATTERSHELL “Dependable” Yell Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4, Officer 4; Hixonian 4; Library 2, 3, 4; Coronation 4; Spoondrift 3 TIM BETTS “Witty” Coronation Court 4; Class Play 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 3, 4; Varsity Football 3, 4; Reserve Basketball 1; In¬ tramurals 2, 3, 4 Year SECRETARY MARJORIE NADINE SMITH “Illuminative” Coronation 4; Class Officer 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hixonian 4; Band 1; Yell Club 3,4 TREASURER KATHLEEN ANN MEYER “Original” Hixonian 4; Chorus 1; Class Of¬ ficer 2, 4; Band 1, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Coronation Mistress of Ceremonies 4 Hixonian staff members: Bobbie, Candi, Rickie, Jean, Ruth, Gene, Donna, Brian and Judy take time out for leisure. MARGARET ELLEN BRUSH “Pleasant” Yell Club 1, 2, 3; F.B.L.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 4; Spoondrift 3; Coronation 4 FRED E. BURLEY “Carefree” Yell Club 1; Class Play 4; Coronation 4; Intramurals 1, 2; Jr.-Sr. Waiter 2 ROBERT ORRIN BOWDISH, JR. “Casual” Football 1; Hixonian 4; Class Play Master of Ceremonies 4; Band 3, 4; Chorus 4; Coronation 4 As We Reminisce of PATRICIA KAY BURLINGAME “Effervescent” F. B.L.A. 2, 3, 4, Officer 4; Hixonian 4; Class Play 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Coronation Court 4 CANDACE BYERS “Likeable” G. A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 3, 4; Hixonian 4; F.B.L.A. 2, 3, 4; Scholarship Team 2, 4; Homemaker of the Year 4; Coronation 4 PATSY ANN CONGLETON “Amiable” G.A.A. 1; Yell Club 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Hixonian 4; Chorus 1 ; Intramurals 1 NORMAN EUGENE COTTRELL “Shy” Hixonian 4; Spoondrift 3; Class Play 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Coronation 4; Library 4 BOBBIE LYNN COOK “Worldly” Yell Club 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 2, 3, 4, State Officer 3, 4; Hixonian 4; Class Play 3, 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Coronation 4 Student Council 3; Coronation Court 4; Jr.-Sr. Waiter 2 The Bell of our Christmas Dance, Diana Stotler, is crowned by her date, Bob Gas¬ ton, as Jean Kemerer looks on. DALLAS D. DEWEY “Smooth” Parties , Plays , Dances MARY ANN DIEHL “Mischievous” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Class Officer 1; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Coronation 2, 4, Attendant 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, Office 3 RICHARD EVANS “Daring” Yell Club 1; Intramurals 1; Football 1; Basketball Man¬ ager 1; Class Play 3, 4; Coronation 4 JACK FEENEY “Vigorous” Football 1; Coronation 4; Homecoming Court 4 ROBERT ALAN GUMP “Determined” Reserve Football 1, 2; Basketball Manager 1; Hixonian 4; Spoondrift 3; Class Play Master of Ceremonies 3; Coronation 4 i BARRY LEE HAVER “Dynamic” Captain of Athletic Team 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Hixonian 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Coronation King 4; Homecoming Court 2, 3 DONNA FAYE HUSTED “Sparkling” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 2, 3, 4; Hixonian 4; Coronation Crown Mistress 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; F.T.A. Officer 3, 4; Class Play 3 JEAN ELLEN KEMERER “Spirited” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hixonian 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Coronation Court 4; Gifted Student Program 3,4 MICHAEL KENNER Ingenious Student Council 1, 4; Football 1, 3; Coronation Court 4; Boys’ State 3; World Institute of Affairs 4 i ARLENE ANN LAUX “Lively” Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hixonian 4; Cheerleader 1, 3, 4; Coronation Court 4; Jr.-Sr. Waitress 2; Homecoming Court 1, 3 DIANNE MILLER “Stylish” F.B.L.A. 2, 3, 4; Club Officer 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Library 2, 3, 4 BRIAN ROHRS “Resourceful” Hixonian Editor 4; Spoondrift Editor 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Coronation Court 4; Boys’ State 3; World In¬ stitute of Affairs 4 JERRY LEE SCOTT “Athletic” Football 1, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Corona¬ tion Court 4; Library 4; F.T.A. 2 CANDACE LOU RICKIE PIERMAN berene G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hixonian 4; Cheerleader 1; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Coronation Queen 4; Homecoming Court 2, 4 JUDY RINGER “Vivacious” Hixonian 4; Miss F.B.L.A. of Ohio 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Coronation Court 4; Girls’ State 3; Scholarship Team 1, 2, 3, 4 OVERMEYER “Capable” Hixonian 4; Spoondrift Editor 3; Scholarship Team 1, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Coronation 4; Gifted Student Program Graduation Day r r SALLY SCOTT “Charming” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Yell Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Coronation Court 4; Home¬ coming Queen 4 ROSEMARY SHOUGH “Reserved” Yell Club 1, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hixonian 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Coronation 4 ADRENNE MARGARETTE SINDEL “Artistic” Hixonian 4; Class Play 4; Band 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 4; Scholarship Team 4 MARY STELLA SINDEL “Sweet” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 2, 3; Class Officer 3; F.T.A. 3, 4; Scholarship Team 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 DEE ANN SNYDER “Diligent” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hixonian 4; Spoondrift 3; Class Play 4; Coronation 4; Library 3, 4 KAREN JEAN STAIRHIME “Fashionable” F.B.L.A. 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; Hixonian 4; Class Play M.C. 4; Coronation 4; Library 3, 4 DIANA STOTLER “Fun-loving” Yell Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hixonian 4; Club Officer 3, 4; Coronation 4 PHYLISS TUSTISON “Pleasing” F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Coronation 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2; Yell Club 3 Cindy Agler Joyce Anderson Judy Baker Vicci Bauer Jane Beck Cherie Beverly Jackie Bice Gloria Biasing Howard Biasing Bill Brannan Larry Brown Mike Brown Sally Carr Mike Cole Jane Cook Sue Counterman Jerry Cover Mary Doeden Sharon Doeden Gureta Edwards Juniors Long for Cliff Gorrell Norman Grover Delores Handy Mike Headley Stacy Heitzmann Joyce Hissong Sally Hissong John Hofner Mary Hootman Keith Jones Nancy Keeley Susan Killian Jack Laub Jerry Laub Susan Laub Sandy Loucks Larry McCurdy Stephen Middleton Gary Miller Jaci Miller Larry Payton Julie Rhodes Cheryl Ringenberg Darlene Slattery Wilma Slaughter Dean Smethurst Karen Straley Jack Strubing Nona Taylor Shirley Tomecek Richard Waters Opal Wheeler Kathy Wonderly Phil Wonderly Dave Wright ere ?? rT’j.1 Senior 1 itie Joe Adams Sue Amaden Mike Baker Donna Bauer Greg Bauer Steve Beck Phil Beverson Mike Bell Jerry Bercaw Jerry Bleck Galen Bowker Dave Brickel Ron Burdick Judy Caperton Paul Carwile Carl Clark Ed Cleland Tony Congleton Douglas Cook Mike Cromwell Tom Cromwell Steve Culler Jackie Cunningham Sophomores Rate Scholastically Gene Edwards Millard Ensign John Ewing Kathy door Linda Haase Lois Hanna Terry Haver Linda Hawkins Lee Hinsch Vince Hitzeman Gary Hoff Raymond Hofmeister John Hoovler Connie Hostetler Larry Husted Vicke James Bill Johnson Diana Katona David Kenner Steve King Linda Kinzer Larry Larson Ronald Laux Mary Lenhart Ed Lyons Alice May NOT PICTURED: Pearl Woodring OFFICERS: Keith Stuckey, President; Virlyn Rex, Secretary; Doug Cook, Vice-President. Wallis May Alice Meyer Mike Miller Judith Minnig Nancy Morris Carolyn Neate Monte Nichols Mike Neidhardt Elaine Otis Jane Pepple Judi Peters Jerry Poper Virlyn Rex Lana Richmond Dorothy Roe Dave Schooley Steve Schooley Gene Scott Herb Scranton Gary Sensabaugh Dave Sholl Tom Sholl Mike Silvers John Sindel Donna Smith Lonnie Stairhime Larry Stauffer Bob Stotler Keith Stuckey Tom Stuckman Judy Tuto Wava Wallace Ellen Walter Gary Wonderly Bill Worden Cathy Worden OFFICERS: Mike Maxfield, Vice-President; Barbara DePriest, Secretary-Treasurer; Jim Handy, President. Freshmen Eagerly Look John Doeden Linda Edwards Marve Edwards Betty Etchey Barry Finzer Donald Fogle Julia Folk Craig Andrews Ed Ballard Marge Banks Dennis Bauer Loren Baxter Sandra Bergman Nancy Betts Bob Beverly Sue Blech Nancy Bolinger Bob Bowsher Sandra Breidenbaugh Shannah Briggs Connie Buchin ’w Keith Calvin Phil Camp Ronald Colbart David Cole Bob Collins Diane Coon Barbara DePriest k 32 Russ Godfrey Dale Goeltzenleuchter Emma Graber Jim Handy Joyce Hart Terry Hart m fy kb pr ' IB. 4 f HE; 1 %k - m Uf 'X:' ■■ vw . � s'T jp 4U '7 « � -f . «r «� ■ p W.1� - H JL m ” ■ ' 1 y “ “ kJff S’ f n-rr L IIL f‘wm % Cy 3 ■M Vl fe-' 4 ij Vicki Hart Warren Hart Mike Hayden Cindy Headley Robert Helf Noel Hitzeman Sandra Hutson Linda Keeley Paul Kerr Sharon Kinzer Sue Kinzer Bill Lenhart Neil Levy Janies Massie Mike Maxfield Steve Maxfield Bill Metz Jim Meyer Robbie Miller Sandy Miller Bill Mock Donna Monroe to Years Ahead NOT PICTURED: Joe Mullett David Raber Glenn Morris Paul Murphy Dathel Neller Nanci Osmun Tom Payton John Phillips Robert Phillips Cheryl Plum Damon Rhodes David Rohrs Jonathan Rohrs Bill Sabo David Schlosser Jill Scott Terry Scott Richard Silvers Brenda Smalley Virginia Smethurst Daniel Smith Joan Smitley Twyla Snyder Jim Sweeney John Tuto Donald VanScoder Danny Vetter Marvin Waters Max Waters Vickie Wright Betty Yoder Jesse Yoder Pam Andrews David Ballinger Aaron Banks Loraine Bassett Melba Blade Linda Bleck Herbert Bowman Paul Breidenbaugh Linda Briskey Diane Brown Sandy Brown Anna Burdick Shirlee Christman Ruth Cleland Mike Collins Jerry Conner Linda Conner David Cook Connie Cottrell Marilyn Cress Mary Davis Betsy DeMuth Charles Edwards Randy Edwards Lenny Evans Beth Ewing Up?: Eighth Graders Await Cheryl Finzer Sue Fogle Charles Fowler Debra Gecowetts Sandra Gloor Vickie Gloor Norman Gorrell Garland Green Gary Green Helen Gump Jesse Gump Steve Harris Diane Hart Mitch Headley Vaughn Headley Richard Hewitt Sarah Hochstetler Dave Hoff Juanita Hootman Linda Howe Terry Husted Barbara Kaduk Mike Killian Betty Langham Ellen Longsworth Karl May Leslie Martin Laura Murphy Jackie Overmyer, President; Vickie Gloor, Vice-President; and Laura Murphy, Secretary. Big Chang e NOT PICTURED: Elinor Mullett Rosa Yoder John Bowsher Rebecca Graber Alan Rohr9 Larry Schooley Richard Sholl James Smith Darrell Stoll Jacqueline Straley Roberta Sweeney Fred Taylor James Timbrook Jim Tomecek Connie Tuto Ivan VanHorn Robert VanScoder Eddie Vetter Bruce Wann Bob West Lowell Wonderly Bob Worden DeDra Worden Steve Worsham Linda Wright 35 Ed Johnson, Secretary; and Vice-President; Debbie Andrew: Tom Metz, President. NOT PICTURED: Moses Graber Mary Yoder Amanda Mullett Agatha Flannary Seventh Graders Enjoy Dick Adams Don Agler Cheryl Altman Debbie Andrews Louis Bailey Michelle Baker Marjorie Bassett Valarie Bell Lora Beverly Gloria Bowdish Kathy Briggs Mary Brown- Keith Bungard Gerald Burdick Linda Burley Diane Byers Brenda Carwile Ronald Carwile Sheree Christman Diane Collins Carla Conner Diane Conner James Edge Bob Evans Tom Evans Vickie Folk Pamela Francies David Green Monty Grover Helen Handy Douglas Hart Sharon Hayden Jerry Heffelfinger Margaret Hootman Colleen Hurni Roy Hurni Johnel Ice Max Ish Ed Johnson Steve Keeley Richard Kenner Linda Lars on Barbara Laub James Little Jim Metz Tom Metz Gary Miller John Miller Laverne Miller Jerry Minnig Linda Monroe Steve Neate Kathy Neidhardt Steve Neller Lee Peters Eileen Phillips Jan Plum Hazel Rhodes Keith Rohrs Lora Rohrs Santlra Rohrs Gary Ruckman Linda Schooley New Addition Sharon Schooley William Schooley Terry Schlosser Diane Shuherk Debbie Silvers Steve Slaughter Leslie Smith Sandra Smith Bill Sobieski Ronald Squires Kay Stoll Samuel Strahm Ricky Straley Debbie Stuckey Steve Sweeney Mike Thiel Richard Tustison Beverly VanHorn Sharon Wann Nila W atson Charles Wilson Dave Wolf Pamela Wonderly Jeanette Woodring Jim Woodring . Ed Carwile, Ed Breidenbaugh, Mr. Evans, LeRoy Congleton, Lester Fitzsimmons, Colleen Brown, and Ada Hochstetler are busily making carbon-dioxide. Luddy Adams Rocky Arnold Maurine Banks David Blade Ed Breidenbaugh Dianne Brickel Jack Brush Colleen Brown Rose Brown Bill Camp Mary Camp Ed Carwile Mike Cleland Jim Colbart James Cole LeRoy Congleton Dennis Cook Scott Cromwell Sharon Culler Kitty Davis David Dull Lester Fitzsimmons Dave Fogle 38 Sue Fowler Martha Gilbert Larry Gloor Cheryl Hayes Kenny Helsel Dave Hippensteel Ada Hochstetler Kris Hook Lonnie Jones Dave Kaduk Diane Keeley Debbie Kerr 'David Kimpel Terry Kimpel Keith Langham Sue Lyons John Maloney Nancy Meek Louis Meyer Anne Middleton Dennis Osmun Bill Pepple Ron Poper Don Ream JoEllen Rex Janis Ringenberg Ed Roan Brenda Rohrs Carol Schooley Trilby Scott Larry Scranton Grade Explores Science Connie Stauffer Wilma Stoll Jim Thompson Bob Timbrook Diane Timbrook Judy Timbrook Vicki Tustison Gary Walters Carolyn Woodring Tim Wort Jackie Wright Calvin Yoder Harry Yoder Robert Yoder Richard Sholl Charles Sindel Tom Sindel Diana Smith Sue Stairhime Cheryl Langham, Judy Bassett, Marilyn Miller, John Handy, Sandra Akerman, Gerald Husted, and Lana Green listen with enthusiasm as Mrs. Keesberry conducts a class in oral reading. Sandra Akerman Danny Baker Fifth Grade Judy Bassett Joyce Beltz Dan Beverly Danny Briskey Cindy Brown Bernie Camp Bill Cleland Danny Cole Beth Cook Barbara Cottrell Debbie Culler Bert DeVeau Diane DePriest Jack Dietz Paul Doeden Tim Dotts David Finzer Kathryn Fulmer Dean Goeltzenleuchter Jeff Green Lana Green Cheryl Gump Linda Grundish John Handy Nancy Haney Teresa Haven Wayne Heffelfinger Gayle Hitt Rickie Hurni 40 Fred Kirby Steve Koch Shalmer Kondas Cheryl Langham Cheryl McClellan Linda Miller Marilyn Miller David Osmun Kathy Phillips Lynn Platt Linda Reeves Paula Richmond Danny Rohrs Darlene Rohrs Sharon Rohrs Carl Sabo Bernard Schliesser Develops Musical Ability i ! I ) Barbara Schlosser Linda Schlosser George Shough Keith Smalley Greg Smith Mary Smith Stan Stuckey Jean Timbrook Susan Timbrook Roy Tucker Jim Turnbull Judy Tuttle Beth Vetter Dennis Wann Belinda Weber Linda Weeks Sand ra West Janet Whonsetler Kristine Wittig David Wonderly Dawn W'onderly Barbara Woodring Susan Worden Leonard Yoder Shirley Yoder Charlene Yontz William Zimmerman 41 David Miller, Patty Sobieski, Barbara Bruggeman, Richard Scranton, and Leonard Gilford are busily arranging a fall table display. Fourth Grade Enjoys Social Studies Mike Adcock Janet Anderson Jeff Andrews Terry Andrews Cecile Bailey Linda Barkley David Bauer Mike Biasing Barbara Bruggeman Bob Brickel Jan Carr Mike Carwile Steve Carwile Diane Cole Cathy Counterman Steve Crosby Chris Curry Kathy Davis Brenda Dowell Cheryl Fellers Dan Fogle Sandra Fowler Debbie Fritz Steven Fulmer Leon Gerig Leonard Gilford Pam Gif f horn Rex Gloor Terry Gloor Laura Green Debbie Grov 43 Mary Adams Doug Akerman Karen Anderson Carol Andrews Gary Andrews Alan Bailey Bobby Bailey Deidre Bailey Allen Banks Joe Beck Ronny Beverly Bim Bice Melody Bishop Jan Briggs Susan Bruggeman Brenda Burns Leon Camp Christy Cherry Micky Christman Julie Cleland Phil Cleland Vivian Collins Barry Conley Donald Cook Phil Cress Michael DeVeau David Dietz Mary Evans Gene Fitzsimmons Frankie Firman Judy Fogle Gary Francis Vickie Gorrell Carla Green Bruce Guilford Third Graders Develop Robert Maloney, Christy Cherry, Janet Hewitt, and Greg Langham are putting up footballs to show they have made an A+ in spelling. li Eileen Hampson Bruce Hart Gregory Headley Bert Helsel Janet Hewitt Debbie Hinsch Cecil Hook Paula Hook Susie Hoyes Bruce Husted Diane Husted Paul Karris Steve Kees Shirley Kinzer Michael Kline Mark Kondas Greg Langham David Larry Mark Leavel. Robert Maloney David McCann Suzanne Meyer George Monroe Susan Neidhardt Rexann Overmyer Janet Pepple Creative Ability NOT PICTURED: Debra Kief Rosina Palance Debra Thiel David Graber Martha Graber Miriam Mullett Robert Squires Theadore lendez Donnie Phillips Ricky Poper Julia Rhodes Denuer Ridgeway Susan Roehrig Marsha Rohrs Jeanette Sabo Judy Schlosser Allen Schooley Kim Scott Deanna Slattery Roberta Strahm Ricky Sweet Tom Switzer Ann Terry Jon Thiel Sue Thompson Jane Timbrook Ronnie Timbrook Ronnie Tuttle Tom Underwood Mary Vetter Paulette Wahl Charles Wann Paula Whonsetler Donald Wonderly 45 Lucinda Bungard Buff Cook David Cottrell Michael Crosby Michael Crowe Sheila Culler Colby Curry Gerald Curry Kira Dietz Cynthia Etchey Mary Evans Jane Ewing Roger Ferguson Sharon Finzer Pamela Gambrel Mitzi Gloor Dennis Gump Tom Haase Diane Hauter Tim Haven Donald Helf Suzanne Helsel Second Graders Learn Man,: Donald Osmun Hal Osmun Delta Pask Susen Phillips Brenda Phillips Danny Powell Allan Ridgway Mary Hergenroether Steven Hicks Bill Hinsch Jane Hippensteel Phil Hofner Marcia Hook Bradley Karris LuAnn Keeley Marsha Kimmel Tamela King Janet Kirby Robert Larson Patricia Lucas Raymond Martinies Pat Maxfield David McClellan Mike Miller Howard Moore Cathy Myers Deborah Neller Charles Norris Johanna Ortliman Wm 46 Billy Wheeler, Gary Yoder, Kirk Savage, Debbie Slattery, Jill Bailey, and Marilyn Rohrs are taught to share by Mrs. Rielile. Share NOT PICTURED : Melvin Graber Mary Raber Faith Mock Lelah Roehrig Marilyn Rohrs Stanley Rowan Kirk Savage Marian Schliesser Karen Scott Karen Scranton Allen Shough Debbie Slattery Brad Smith John Smith Debra Snyder Nancy Sweet Donald Terry Jeffrey Thiel Jol Timbrook Virginia Timbrook Gail Tonneas Roxanne Turnbull Sally Weber Sandra Weber Billy Weinhardt Ricky Weldy William Wheeler Cathy Wonderly Keith Yantz Kent Yantz Gary Yoder 47 Patty Bailey Cheryl Ballinger David Battershell David Brown Debbie Brown David Bruggeman Jill Bailey Dorothy Camp Charlotte Carr Laura Cleland Craig Cherry Roxanna Congleton Bobby Conley Joyce Crowl Phil Culler Linda Davis Donna DePriest John Evans James Feller Karen Fogle Debra Fowler Barbara Fritz Cheryl Gifforn Tommy Gruetman Janice Gump Patti Handy Dean Harp Johnny Bill Hart Reading Is Enjoyed by Linda Hayes Kathy Hesselschwardt Michael Hinsch Stan Hostetler Marsha Hurni Carmen Husted Sue Ish Regina Jones Larry Kenner Ricky Kimpel Joan Kline Christina Koch Susan Maloney Ralph Martin Randal Martin Robin Martinies Ricky McClure Keith McDonald Kevin Metz Allan Meyer Mike Mikelson Jo Miller Maria Palance Alan Pearson Dean Phillips Valerie Pocratsky Joni Rhodes Kevin Richmond I Mrs. Stenger helps Christine Koch, Michael Skinner, and Craig Cherry make a story with flash cards. First Graders 1 i Teresa Ridgway Tim Roehrig Timmy Rohrs Loretta Scranton Steve Scranton Diane Sesler Terri Sesler Michael Skinner Ricarda Slattery Jane Switzer Terry Terrill Terry Timbrook Robin Tuttle Lillian VanScoder Sally Wahl Cindy Wann Donna Weber Gary Weeks Marcie Weinhardt Debra Weldy Laren Wittig Linda Wittig Mary Wolff Robert Woodrin 49 Mrs. Ringer helps the Kindergarten children learn about the Little Red Hen in story and song as they sing and dramatize. Kindergarteners Begin Ronnie Cottrell Mary Jane Cromwell Dawn Dietz Jay DePriest Stephen DeVeau Stephen Dowell Tim Edwards Richard Altman Ricky Andrews John Bailey Sue Barkman Delores Bassett Ramona Beltz Ronald Bishop John Brown Judie Bruggeman Dolores Camp Judy Carr Peter Channel Cheryl Conley David Cottrell David Gambrel Joyce Gerig Paul Greutman Diane Guilford Shirley Haase Linda Haney Kirk Heffelfinger Diana Helf Connie Hewitt Joan Hippensteel John Hippensteel Robert Holt Rebecca Hook Heidi Husted Kim Husted Lindsey Kees 50 Rick Kimmel Sheila Kinzer Toni Kinzer Anne Kirby Cerise Kondas Kevin Kreg Janet Laux David Leavell David Leonard Barbara Linder Lori Lucas Rebecca Luderman George Martinez John Marts William McJCinley Rickie Mettert Laura Meyers Keith Miller Kent Miller Zoeanne Onstott Constance Orthman Craig Osmun Brenda Parker Curtis Panasuk Wendy Pearson Judy Phillips Kevin Phillips Mitch Plum the Long Trek Michael Sweeney George Taylor Darlene Thiel Kathy Thornberg Janet Timbrook Carol Tonneas Warren VanHorn Earl VanScoder Cathleen Walters Cindy Wendt Susan Whonsetler Michael Wilcox Jerry Wonderly Twyla Wonderly Victor Wonderly Greg Zimmerman Mickeal Pocratsky Marquita Poper James Quaintance Brenda Ridgway Tommy Ridgway Brent Savage Pamela Schooley Gail Scott Thomas Silvers Christine Slattery Jane Slone Steven Snyder 51 Junior High Elementary Mr. Joseph Sukup B.S. Mr. Richard Roe Miss Mary Jane Coon Mrs. Helen May B.S., M.A. B.S., Music B.S. Mr. Alvin Meyer B.S. Mr. William Jones B.S., M.A. Mrs. Rachel May Sixth Mrs. Alice Hook B.S., Sixth Mr. Don Evans B.S., Sixth Mrs. Esther Keesberr B.S., Fifth Mrs. Roseann Hoovler Fifth Miss Mabel Core B.S., Fifth Mrs. Susan Roe B.S., Third Mrs. Lura Stenger First i?W V Mrs. Vivian Wahl B.S., Fourth Miss Janet Andrist Third Mrs. Jane Miller B.S., First Mrs. Louise Snyder Fourth Mrs. Helen Riehle Second Mrs. Catherine Rohrs B.S., Fourth Miss Andrea Donnell Second Mrs. Elinor Bauer First Mrs. Mildred Ringer B.S., Kindergarten Mrs. Elizabeth Wingate Third Mrs. Lora Hamilton B.S., Second Mrs. Dorothy Rowan Kindergarten ‘ 52 HONORS Honors Earned Mrs. Mary Culler, yearbook adviser, presents to Brian Rohrs, editor of the ’63 Hixonian, and Judy Ringer, assistant editor, key pins and International Honorary Quill and Scroll Membership Cards for their work in journalism. Neal Blalock, president of the Senior Class, presents the Senior Plaque to Darlene Slattery, president of the Junior Class. Candy Byers, our Homemaker of the year, receives the award for ranking first in the Betty Crocker Homemaking Test from Mrs. Pat Miller, Home Economics Teacher. Jim Meyer gladly receives the Current Science Award from Mr. Derrill Murphy, as Jim’s score was the highest of all those who took the Current Science Test. 54 Students Brian Rohrs, Neal Blalock, and Mary Sindel placed first, second, and third respectively in the Ohio Senior Scholarship Test in Hicksville and received honorable mention in Defiance County. Mr. Wahl presents the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award to Neal Blalock. On behalf of the Sophomore Class, Yirlyn Rex accepts a check from Ed Lyons, which consists of the profits made from the new bookstore. Bobbie Cook, president of the Hicksville Chap¬ ter of FBLA and reporter for the State Chapter, receives awards for her work as a state officer and local president. 55 Gifted Student Program FRONT ROW: Wilma Slaughter, Jean Kemerer, Jane Pepple, Jackie Cunningham, Virlyn Rex, Alice May, Wallis May, Judy Ringer, Mr. Derrill Murphy, Adviser. SECOND ROW: Neal Blalock, Ellen Walters, Diana Katona, John Doeden, Judy Baker, Keith Stuckey, Larry Brown, Mary Doeden, Linda Haase, Judi Peter, Brian Rohrs. A research project provid¬ ing a program for the academ¬ ically gifted students was . sponsored this year by the offices of the County Super¬ intendent of Paulding County and financed by the State De¬ partment of Education. The students were selected on the basis of various test results and teacher recom¬ mendation. Selection of the projects was based largely on the student’s interest and de¬ sire for enrichment or self- improvement in some area be¬ yond classroom work. Judy Baker discusses her projects in speed reading and notehand with Mr. Horace Everett, Director of the Gifted Student Program. 56 Scholarship Team Competes FIRST ROW: Wilma Slaughter, Wallace May, Virlin Rex, Susan Killian, Judy Baker, Ruth Sweeney, Adrenne Sindel, Candy Byers, Mary Sindel, Jackie Cunningham, Jane Pepple, Joyce Hissong, Judi Peter, Sharon Doeden, Julie Rhodes, Sandra Breidenbaugh, Virginia Smithers, Sharon Kinzer. SECOND ROW : Jim Meyer, David Schlosser, Paul Kerr, Raymond Hofmeister, Tom Cromwell, Keith Stuckey, Brian Rohrs, Michael Kenner, John Hofner, Craig Andrews, Mike Silvers, Neal Blalock, Keith Jones, Jerry Laub. Brian Rohrs received the John Philip Sousa Band Award of 1963 for loyal participation and cooperation in the band’s activities, as well as outstanding musical ability. Mrs. Loretta Middleton, President of the Music Boosters, and Mr. Keith Biler, director of the Hicksville High School Band, were happy to present this award to Brian. Judy Ringer participated in the five-state Facit Re¬ gional Typing Contest this year at Dayton, where she typed 76.9 words a minute perfect, placing second. The winner typed 77 perfect, winning a Facit portable type¬ writer. Top ten scorers of the various regional contests will compete at New York for an all-expense paid trip to Sweden. 57 Science Fair Stimulates Interest OlAMA BATTERSHEU WALLIS MAY U STUCKEY JODY PETER CRAI6 ANDREWS THE CHARGE ON AN ELECTRON Approximately three hundred projects were judged at the Science Fair held on both Friday and Saturday nights, making it possible for many of Hicksville’s citizens to see the projects. Neal Blalock was the top ribbon winner at Hicksville this year. He received a su¬ perior rating at both the local and district science fairs. He received a second place in the physics division at Archbold Science Fai r and an excellent rating at the State Science Fair. Neal Blalock shows his prize science fair project. Tom Stuckman examines one of the project booklets, while Dave Sholl lends a helping hand. 58 Hit � ► tef ” , itCr T ,« � t � ,„J, ,. t ' tat fin ? hfM •«•♦« � — ■� ' if, t Hit } • ' ( • • • •■ • •'• t :-pt Hit ' 1 1 • mt� , rt, m dtt •+� • , •, ' % ■ w if t - tntmvt •« ,r f, bc'� A M „ . . f '■ � ' ' W ' ,-, « ftiA tl ft fit faf O t'2 nt f trd ■! • . P?s« fi Sat i qrtvueaicj tb t f � t . t,fA ‘ cl t siit J mi CW-� ' ft e� w } w� «i ,t s 'm n th if tit Tt ±! ft t r f«.t,Af « .. etr.it r.� At ! rH � tt ! ■• � � ««, ft � inf ftK i%r� , ! � is. ft tit ft t I .« w« ft A td j Ait ‘,f (Ms-4 , t ,� d ttti „,f t Ittf.fttff , At til, ,ttf ,. L, t rtV,i r u.r d - r f e-t .f «� «' mrit • .s « � « : « ■ '«« - «■ ✓ i t f t ' ’ ■t « ■ ELECTRO’ SPF David Wright explains his blue ribbon project on Electrochemical Analysis to Gloria Biasing. ♦« � prtM, ' „fttr ... St «“• ’ f h yrnttk . ’' tw,! Herbert Scranton was awarded a superior rating at the local fair. With his project he won many prizes at the Quadra-County Science Fair and at the District Fair. 1 w i b ;. ) i t % i ■ Pm ' f ■ v f 9 ';:rl w Susan Laub, Susan Killian, Mary Doeden, and Julie Rhodes were chosen by their teachers and the Ameri¬ can Legion Auxiliary to attend Buckeye Girls’ State at Capitol University in Columbus, Ohio, this June. Keith Jones, John Hofner and Steve Middleton were chosen to attend Buckeye Boys’ State at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. 59 Seniors Step Dr. Geer presents the “formula to success” to the Class of ’63. Dr. Geer, from Bowling Green State University, delivered the Commencement address at the 82nd annual graduation exercises. The Baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. Maynard Powell, pas¬ tor of the Lutheran Church. Mary Ann Diehl pins our class flower, the yellow rose, on Superintendent Norman Jones. Ruth Sweeney, Valedictorian of the Class of ’63, speaks on the timely topic “Act Well Your Part.” 60 i Into the Future Neal Blalock has finally received his diploma. Thirty-nine seniors were present to receive their hard-earned diplomas from Mr. William Cleland, president of the school board. Donna Husted sings ‘'You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Salutatorian Judy Ringer presents an interest¬ ing speech to her captivated audience. Carl Adams receives the finishing touches from Dianne Miller. 61 ■Still Valedictorian Ruth Sweeney is the Valedictorian of the Class of 1963. Counting A- as 10 points and A as 11 points, she has maintained an average of 10.5 out of a possible 11. Ruth has been a member of the high schopl chorus for four years and was the spelling champion of the high school in 1962. As a sophomore, Ruth was elected secretary-treasurer of her class. In her junior year, she was chosen to attend Girls’ State. As a senior, she was elected vice-president of her class and was on the yearbook staff. Ruth was elected to the National Honor So¬ ciety as a sophomore, and as a senior, she served as secretary of the Hicksville Chapter. Ruth has been a member of the Hicksville Scholarship Team for four years and was elected by the student body to be in the 1963 Coronation Court as the senior girl most likely to succeed. Salutatorian Judy Ringer is the Salutatorian of the Class of 1963. She has an average of 10.21. Judy has been a member of the high school chorus three years and the senior band six years. She was e lected varsity cheerleader her junior and senior years. Judy has been active in girls’ athletics, had a part in the junior class play, was a delegate to Girls’ State, is assistant editor of the yearbook, was high school spelling champion in 1960 and 1961, and was elected by the student body to be in the 1963 Coronation Court as most studious senior girl. As a sophomore, Judy was elected to the National Honor Society and this year served as president of the Hicksville Scholarship Team and has been very active in commercial work. At the FBLA Convention in Cleveland. Judy was chosen Miss FBLA of Ohio and was elected as a State Delegate to the 1963 National Convention in Dallas, Texas. She plans to enter Bowding Green State University in September. SPOR TS I Hicksville Gridiron of ’ 62 BACK ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Gary Hoff, Mike Cole, Keith Jones, Mike Neidhardt, John Hoovier, Neal Blalock, Tom Stuckman, Uoug Cook, John Sindel, Stacy Hitzeman, Mike Silvers. SECOND ROW: Larry Larson, John Rnfner, Bill Mock, Gene Edwards, Howard Biasing, Jack Strobing, Mike Headley, Gene Scott, Tim Betts, Jerry Scott, Barry Haver. BOTTOM ROW: Mike Brown, Craig Andrews Joe Adams, Steve King, Larry McCurdy, Jim Handy, Paul Kerr, Carl Adams, Bill Metz, Raymond Hofmeister, Tom Sholl. 1962 Football Schedule OPPONENT WE THEY Grand Rapids _ _ 6 42 Paulding _ _ 6 38 Edon _ _ _ 22 8 Archbold _ _ 6 46 Geneva _ _ 47 0 Leipsic ... _ _ 6 36 Defiance _ _ 0 28 Payne _ _ 0 36 | ' m John Doeden, manager, stands at attention — ready for the football squad’s call. Homecoming Win Highlights Season Keith Jones receives the ball at yard line during the Homecoming game. Jerry Scott is on the way to tackle an Edon player. Tim Betts This year’s football season was not garlanded with victory, but the Aces’ mighty spirit earned the gold medal of respect from the hometown fans. Six defeats in eight starts could not crush it. As the seasoned opened, the Aces couldn’t seem to be able to get a toehold in the climb to victory. In the majority of the games, the Aces were badly beaten. Yet in the two games they did win, they demonstrated the drive, determination, and desire to win. Hicksville opened the football season with the annual Preview held at Payne. The Aces were defeated by Payne 8-0 in the first game; they played Edon to an 8-8 tie. They lost their Grid opener to Grand Rapids, with a score of 42-6. The Aces scored in the initial quarter for 6 points. Trailing at the half 14-6, it looked as if the Aces might overtake Grand Rapids, but in the third quarter the visitors scored 22 points. gets set for a tackle at the annual Homecoming. On September 28, Hicksville’s victory over Edon 22-8 not only broke their two-game losing streak, but also was the Aces’ first homecoming victory since 1953. Opening the scoring in the second quarter, the Aces made a touchdown and also converted the extra point. Edon recovered with an 8-yard scamper, pushed over for a touchdown and conversion which knotted the count 8-8. Neither team scored in the third quarter. Coming to life in the fourth quarter, the Aces scored two consecutive touchdowns. In the next game the Archbold Blue Streaks defeated the Aces 46-6. Hicksville handed Geneva a 47-0 defeat at Geneva during an afternoon game. Early in the first quarter, the Hicksville Aces began to score and Geneva just couldn’t turn the tide. The Aces’ scoring roundup this year of ’62 was sur¬ rounded by many players of H.H.S. Barry Haver, playing 4 games, a senior who will be missed next year, was the leading scorer with 42 points. Keith Jones, next year’s quarterback, played in 8 games and scored 34 points. Gene Scott, an upcoming junior, scored 18 points in 9 games. John Hofner, a powerful fullback, scored 10 points, with Tom Sholl 6, Doug Cook and Tom Stuckman each 2 points. Mentioned many times are the various boys who scored the touchdowns. And yet, never to be forgotten are those unsung heroes of the line who constituted the defensive and offensive attacks and made possible the various touchdowns. 66 TOP ROW : Manager Glenn Morris, Bill Mock, Bill Metz, Craig Andrews, Jim Handy, Paul Kerr, Coach Sukup. SECOND ROW: Keith Calvin, Tom Payton, Marv Edwards, Bob Collins, Neil Levy, John Phillips. BOTTOM ROW: Edward Ballard, David Schlosser, Dale Goeltzenleuchter, Jim Sweeney, Jonathan Rohrs. H.H.S. Future Varsity Rewards were small for the Freshman team although the practice and playing was grueling. They played 3 games: Delta, 6-14; Paulding, 0-22; Delta, 20-6; with the freshmen winning the first Delta encounter and the game with Paulding. Great things are expected from this future Aces team. Playing a total of four games, the younger edition of the Aces finished with a record of 3 losses and 1 win. The triple losses were at the hands of Paulding, twice, and Archbold, once. Hicksville’s defeat was re¬ versed in their third battle with the Junior Panthers — the Aces came back with a victory of 8-0. The coaches say this about them, “They have good builds and lots of potential.” With this recommendation, our Junior Varsity will be a welcome asset to the Aces Gridiron of the future. TOP ROW : Steve Slaughter, Gary Miller, Jim Smith, Gary Ruckman, Bill Sobieski, Norm Gorrell, Monty Grover, Mike Killian, Dennis Phillips, Ed Johnston, Dave, Green, Coach Cherry. SECOND ROW: Manager Gary Green, Jim Metz, Doug Hart, Charles Edward, Fred Taylor, Bob Evans, Randy Edwards, Jesse Gump, Dick Adams, Tom Evans, Tom Metz. BOTTOM ROW: Bob West, Norm Plum, Dave Cook, Dick Hewitt, Ricky Straley, Lee Peter, Sonny Evans, Terry Husted, Mitch Headley, Steve Neat, Gary Min- nig, Dave Ballinger, Coach Jones. 67 Neal Blalock Barry Haver Three- Year Football Lettermen Grim determination and anxiety stalks the bench during a pressing moment of the game. “Push them back, push them back, way back!” chant the crowd in a moment of excitement. i I 68 LEFT TO RIGHT: Judy Ringer, Donna Husted, Cindy Osmun, Jean Kemerer, Arlene Laux, Sally Scott. Rallies , Rhythm , and Reason Add Spice to Our Days ! Rallies, led by our agile cheerleaders in their striking white and red outfits, stimu¬ lated the fans to a peak of enthusiasm. The rhythm of the band and the clapping of hands added zest to the action of the games. The determination and desire to win, urged on by our able captains, gave the Aces renewed reason to try to win. All of these added spice to an interesting, though not victorious, football season. FOOTBALL CAPTAINS Neal Blalock, Barry Haver, Jerry Scott. 69 1963 VARSITY ACES CLOCKWISE: Mike Headley, Tom Sholl, Ron Laux, Howard Biasing, Cliff Gorrell, Bill Mock, Keith Stucky, Keith Jones, Paul Murphy. CENTER: Tom Payton, Tom Cromwell. NOT PICTURED: Barry Haver. 70 Varsity Coach Cherry points out an offensive play to a guard during a chalk talk. Varsity Basketball Heroes behind the basketball scene are managers Bob Beverly, Mike Cromwell, Jack Laub, Steve Beck, and Larry Brown who handle score sheets and other equipment needed by the team. I ’63 VARSITY ACES SCHEDULE OPPONENT H.T. V.T. North Central 49 51 Hilltop 66 61 Continental 39 56 Stryker 29 68 Ayersville 50 65 Antwerp 50 64 Grover Hill 61 60 Payne 58 62 Edgerton 37 80 Blue Creek 73 66 Fairview 64 63 Edon 54 61 Jewell 66 76 Oakwood 64 74 Edgerton 51 73 Paulding 57 66 Stryker 52 53 Payne 62 77 COUNTY TOURNAMENT Jewell (Finals) 47 49 This is it, boys . . . Coach George Cherry works out plans for the tournament finals against Jewell played at Defiance. Watch out for little Barry Haver. Barry, the only senior in the H.H.S. lineup, played a leading role in helping the team complete a satisfactory season. Barry Haver, number 25, attempts a basket while Ron Laux, number 11, and Bill Mock, number 23, race for the rebound. With a swish, a dull thud, and a gigantic roar, an¬ other basketball season was underway as the fighting Aces tipped off their first basketball contest. This was Mr. Cherry’s first year as coach at H.H.S. His basket¬ ball season was not momentous and yet he did a won¬ derful job with only one returning senior and the other members of the team rather inexperienced. The victories were exciting and hard fought. The most exciting game of the year was against the Jewell Rams during the tournament finals. In the last quarter the Aces were behind by eight points and during the last two minutes six points were made to bring the Aces’ score within two points of the Rams’ score. The defeat was hard and emotional to many members of the crowd and team, yet many believe that the Aces in their spirit and fast fighting really won the game, not on the scoreboard, but in the respect of the crowds. 71 The crowds at the Aces’ basketball games would go wild when Guard Keith Jones would go up to “dunk” the ball. In this picture the Aces and Jewell players appear to be looking on in awe. f Senior Barry Haver attempts a fake against a Ram player during the all-important game of the season . . . the tourney game. Scoring on a long shot, Barry Haver pushes the ball in during the first Edgerton game. Spirit and Coordination The ball is tossed and Cliff Gorrell and a Bulldog player stretch to get the tip to begin the first game with Edgerton. V The Hicksville vs. Jewell game during the tournament proved to be one of the most exciting of the season. Here, during the third quarter, Paul Murphy shoots for a 2- pointer. In the first season’s game with Edgerton, Paul Murphy tips the ball to Ron Laux, Keith Jones, Barry Haver, and Cliff Gorrell. Anxiety, tension, and delight are on the faces of the crowd and cheerleaders during the final crucial moments of the tourney game. The Edgerton and Hicksville ballet troupes were at Edgerton for what turned out to be a waltz for the Bulldogs. Here Keith Jones tries to recapture the ball for Hicksville. Are Prominent TOP ROW: Gene Edwards, Dave Sholl, Mike Headley, Mike Cole, John Hofner, Tom Sholl. SECOND ROW. Ed Lyons, John Ewing, Ray Hofmeister, Ed Cleland, Tony Congleton, Tom Cromwell. Reserves — Backbone of Varsity SCHEDULE OPPONENT WE THEY North Central 33 46 Hilltop 39 41 Continental 27 28 Stryker 41 43 Ayersville 17 33 Antwerp 27 42 Grover Hill 35 27 Payne 38 37 Edgerton 42 39 Blue Creek 38 48 Fairview 35 34 Edon 35 25 Jewell 35 36 Oakwood 43 38 Edgerton 22 52 Paulding 31 30 Stryker 40 49 Payne 31 41 Coach Jones is always on the ball, planning plays for the Reserve Team. 74 mi Intense concentration plays on the faces of the Hicksville players, Bill Worden, 21, Gene Edwards, 31, and Tony Congle- ton, 55, as they get set for a rebound after a shot by an Edger- ton player. Tony Congleton, 55, and Gene Edwards, 31, race for the ball during a crucial moment of the Edgerton game. Tom Sholl goes up for a rebound against the Edgerton Reserve Team in their first game against the Bombers. Jackie Cunningham, Judy Peters, Diana Katona, and Joyce Ander¬ son, the reserve cheerleaders, call for another basket during the Edgerton game. Tom Cromwell, 23, and Mike Headley, 51, drive for a tie-up during the second Edgerton game. 75 Robbie Miller, Bob Collins, Bill Metz, Jim Handy, John Rohrs, Marv Edwards, Terry Hart. Freshmen Train for Reserve Team The 1963 season for the Freshman Team was not as good as many expected, since there were coaching turnovers for the squad. They won five games and lost six which gave the players a good deal of action as well as the necessary experience for next year’s reserve team. Yet, considering all of the performances of the team, a great deal of action can be expected of them in future years. 1963 SCHEDULE OPPONENT H.T. V.T. Northeastern 29 33 Oakwood 33 28 Ayersville 42 51 Paulding 39 46 Paulding 28 38 Jewell 32 31 Fairview 42 24 Oakwood 29 43 Ayersville 46 41 Fairview 32 26 Oakwood 22 23 Freshman Cheerleaders Jill Scott, Vicki Hart, Sandra Bergman, Cindy Headley. 76 i _ TOP ROW : Fred Taylor, Richard Sholl, Keith Bungard, Dave Cook, Terry Husted, Mitch Headley, Bob Evans, Randy Edwards. THIRD ROW : Coach Sukup, Tom Metz, Norm Gorrell, Mike Killian, Darrel Stall, Alan Rohrs, Monty Grover, Ed Johnson, Ron Carwile, Steve Slaughter, Coach Fast. SECOND ROW: Manager Charles Fowler, Lee Peters, Jim Little, Jim Smith, Dave Green, Eric Pierman, Gary Ruckman, Gary Miller, Norm Plum, Man¬ ager Jim Tomecek. BOTTOM ROW: Mike Thiel, Karl May, Ricky Straley, Jim Metz, John Miller, Dick Adams, Roy Hurni, Leslie Smith. Junior Aces Make Finals Junior High Cheerleaders TOP: Ellen Longsworth. SECOND ROW: Betsy DeMuth, Pam Andrews, Vicki Gloor. THIRD ROW : Barbara Kaduk, Beth Ewing, Debbie Geco- wetts. SCHEDULE OPPONENT V.T. H.T. Antwerp 20 22 Paulding 19 38 Brunersburg 36 20 Ayersville 30 22 Mark Center 16 87 Sherwood 18 30 Jewell 31 21 Ney 24 35 Blue Creek 22 30 Antwerp 32 25 Tiffin 18 36 TOURNAMENT Ayersville 35 38 Ney 35 50 Sherwood (Finals) 40 34 Many students of H.H.S. do not fully realize the indirect importance of the Junior High team. Often this team is underrated because they are not in the limelight. This year’s Junior Varsity is one of the best in a number of years and will be the best in their high school years. They played the teams of tomorrow and proved a willingness and desire to win. Mr. Fast, one of the coaches of the team, said this of them, “I think the Junior High Team enjoyed a fine basketball season.” The reserve team (.those in the white) compiled a record of seven wins and one loss. The varsity (those in the dark uniforms) a similar record of ten wins and four losses. This team advanced to the finals of the Green Meadows Tournament, only to lose to Sherwood by a score of 40 to 34. 77 Vim, Vigor and Vitality VARSITY CHEERLEADERS FRONT TO REAR: Sally Scott, Arlene Laux, Jean Kemerer, Cindy Osmun, Donna Husted, Judy Ringer. Insert: Head Cheerleader, Jean Kemerer. There is nothing in the world that seems capable of creating more enthusiasm than the arrival of an arch basketball opponent, and nothing more lively than the supporters of the team urging their stalwarts on to victory. The Varsity Cheerleaders of the year of ’63 were the best in many years. All are veteran cheerleaders, five are seniors and the other is a junior. They will remember the great¬ est successes, failures, joys, and tragedies of H.H.S. basketball and football. They will leave a legacy to the young aspirants of cheerleaders as being the best the school has had in njany years. Win or Lose — the energetic Reserve Cheerleaders supported our Reserve Aces throughout the football and basketball seasons. Their enthusiasm paid off as the Reserves had a victorious season. Diana Katona, Jacki Cunningham, Judy Peters, Joyce Anderson. LEFT TO RIGHT: Nancy Osmun, Vicki Hart, Candy Byers, Dee Ann Snyder, Jean Kemerer, Rickie Pierman, Mary Sindel, Judy Ringer, Donna Husted. Girls’ Athletic Association Varsity Undefeated The 1963 girls’ varsity squad was made up of seven seniors and two newcomers of the Freshman Class. Seniors Donna Husted, Dee Ann Synder and Candy Byers are vet¬ eran players of four years. Each is an out¬ standing, fast-playing, and relentless guard. Rickie Pierman, Jean Kemerer, and Judy Ringer have played in forward positions on the G.A.A. team for four years also, and have proved themselves to be a tightly-knit team of forwards. Being able to alternate in either the forward or guard position, Mary Sindel was a valuable player in both defense and offense. The two freshmen of the squad are Vicki Hart and Nancy Osmun who as their fan club members say are “whizzes” under the basket. This year’s team proved to be an un- defeatable combination in the county. They played Jewell, Fairview, Defiance, and Ayersville and were able to trounce each team that challenged the title. “Jump ball. Jump ball, Get it, Get it!” is the chant as varsity guard Dee Ann Snyder and reserve center Joyce Hissong jump for the ball in an initial play off of the practice session. 79 TOP ROW : Manager Millard Ensign, James Massie, Dale Goeltzenleuchter, Tony Congleton, Mike Silvers, Dave Sholl, Herb Scranton, Steve Culler, Jack Strubing, John Hoovler, Phil Wonderly, Ronnie Burdick, John Sindel, Manager Richard Silvers. BOTTOM ROW : Coach Cherry, Doug Cook, Howard Biasing, Bill Mock, Gene Scott, Jerry Scott, Cliff Gorrell, Wes Neller, Dave Schlosser, Mike Cole, Warren Hart. 1963 TRACK MEET SCHEDULE Freshman Bill Mock pushes up and over the cross bar in a meet on a pole vault. H.H.S. TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS m EVENT TIME MEMBER YEAR 120 yd. High Hurdles 16.9 sec. Larry Snyder 1962 100 yd. dash 10.3 sec. Jim Cromwell 1959 220 yd. dash 23.2 sec. Jerry Scott 1963 440 yd. dash 55.7 sec. Larry Smith 1960 880 yd. dash 2:03.8 sec. Cliff Gorrell 1963 Mile Run 4:47 sec. Darrell Brown 1956 180 yd. Low Hurdles 21.3 sec. Gene Scott 1963 Shot-Put 41’ 6.5” Bob Kline 1960 Discus 132’ 1” Bob Longsworth 1961 Broad Jump 20’ 2.5” Cliff Gorrell 1963 High Jump 5’ 8” Cliff Gorrell 1963 Pole Vault 9’ 9” Fred Biasing 1959 880 yd. Relay 1:35.9 sec. Hinsch-Schooley Toth-Cromwell 1960 Mile Relay 3:58 sec. Tucker-Smith 1956 OPPONENTS H.T. V.T. V.T. Edon and Fairview 67 48 32 Harlan and Jewel 64 71 13 Hilltop 98 20 Paulding and Blue Creek 62.5 60.5 25 Fairview 79.5 38.5 Bryan and Liberty Center 52 76 27 Butler 53.5 55.5 Huntertown 46 66 GREEN MEADOWS CONFERENCE Paulding 72 Hicksville 55.5 (Top Three) Jewel 36.5 Rowan-Brown John Hoovler shows excellent form in a discus event. 80 Dave Schlosser, Mike Silvers, Gary Wonderly, Doug Cook, and Bill Mock strike a pose for the mile relay team. Cinder With a host of new hopefuls plus the combined efforts of a few veteran cindermen, the 1963 track and field team vaulted into another winning season. Under the direc¬ tion and expert coaching of Mr. Cherry, they had for their goal the Green Valley Conference Cham¬ pionship. In this meet Hicksville placed first in the high jump, the broad jump, and in the 880-yard relay. They placed second in the low hurdles, the 100 and 220, the mile run, and tied for second in the high hurdles. They finished sec¬ ond in the meet. In the sectional track meet, Hicksville placed in the half mile with a team consisting of Gene and Jerry Scott, Cliff Gorrell, and Wes Neller. Jerry Scott, placed in the 100 and the 220, Gene Scott in the low hurdles, and Cliff Gorrell in the half- mile. These boys were then allowed to enter the Dis¬ trict Meet in which Gene Scott placed in the low hurdles, and Cliff Gorrell in the half-mile. These placings qualified them for the State Finals, but neither boy won any points at the meet. Ek ■ - v Two relay team members, Bill Mock and Mike Silvers, pass the baton at the fourth mile. Doug Cook and Dave Schlosser jump low hurdles dem¬ onstrating to the junior high track team certain points of form. Wes Neller leaps high into the air during a practice broad-jump. TOP ROW: Manager Keith Calvin, Keith Stuckey, Paul Murphy, Gene Edwards, Barry Haver, Keith Jones, John Ewing, Dave Cole, Graig Andrews, Coach Jones. BOTTOM ROW : Mike Headley, Bill Metz, Larry McCurdy, Bob Collins, Marv Edwards, Ronnie Laux, Jim Handy. If s a World of Bats , Balls and Bruises Barry Haver slides into second base and is out with baseman Jim Handy during a practice session. ACES’ SCOREBOARD 1963 OPPONENTS H.T. V.T, Antwerp 1 8 Edgerton 4 6 Antwerp 5 10 Fairview 0 4 Payne 7 3 Ayersville 2 1 Hilltop 5 4 Paulding 0 1 Edon 7 16 Bryan J.V. 14 12 Paulding 6 14 Fairview 2 3 Jewell 7 3 TOURNEY GAMES Ayersville 2 3 Angola 2 10 82 LEAGUE GAMES: 2-2 RECORD John Ewing, batter, warms up in a practice game with catcher, Bob Collins, pitcher Gene Ed¬ wards, shortstop, Jim Handy, and outfielder, Keith Stuckey. This year’s baseball series was highlighted by the Aces’ win over Ayersville in a league game by a score of 2-1. Keith Jones was the winning pitcher. This was the first time in the team’s history that they have done this. Coach Jones made this remark about the team: “We are relatively a young team with only one returning senior ... I think the squad, with the experience it has gained, is really going to play ball next year.” Keith Jones begins his wind-up to start the game with Ayersville. CALENDAR The senior football players try their art at cheerleading with the Varsity Cheerleaders during the last Pep Session of the football season. These beautiful dolls hold the names of the “beauti¬ ful dolls” elected as Homecoming Queen and attend¬ ants for 1963, whose names are to be revealed during the coming Pep Session. 1 For one of our special assemblies this year, we were fortunate to have a missionary from the GaBoon in tropical Africa, who gave an interesting talk and showed us the tools and instruments used in that country. ; i To advertise the Spoondrift, the staff presented skits. We have a problem, don’t we, girls? 83 4 Queen Diana reigned over the Christmas Formal, which was sponsored by the Senior Class. H.H.S. — ’62 “All I want for Christmas is a dolly and a baby carriage,” says little Rickie to Santa Claus. The Speech Class presented a fine program for the students of HHS, sending them off on a happy Christmas Vacation. The “Cotton Pickin’ Minstrel” was one of the highlights of the year. Some hidden talents were discovered in this production presented by the PTA and directed by Miss Mary Coon. High excitement prevailed over the basketball season, as the team got in a huddle to plan their strategy under the capable direction of Coach Cherry. a Coronation 1963 was the pride project. The Home Economics Department exhibited projects which they made during the year. Jane Beck, Phil Wonderly, and Cliff Gorrell set the stage for the Junior Class Play. Many fine projects were shown at the Industrial Arts and Home Economics Fair. Coach Ray, Hook and his Junior High Baseball Team relax before a game. Larry Husted wins first prize for his picnic table at the Industrial Arts and Home Economics Fair. May 18, approximately 80 junior and senior high school students visited Greenfield Village in Dear- borne, Michigan. With anticipation of graduating, the seniors are being fitted for their caps and gowns. The seniors walk through the hallowed doors of HHS for the last time. Good Luck, Seniors! ORGANIZATIONS 87 Spirited Supporters r T -J BACK ROW: Joyce Hissong, Gureta Edwards, Mary Doeden, Sally Carr, Shannah Briggs, Vickie Wright, Vicci Bauer, Nancy Betts, Linda Keeley, Nancy Osmun, Jill Scott. FOURTH ROW : Darlene Slattery, Nona Taylor, Kathy Gloor, Kathy Worden, Nancy Morris, Alice Meyer, Donna Bauer, Sue Amaden, Ellen Walter, Lana Richmond, Sandy Bergman, Donna Monroe. THIRD ROW: Dee Ann Snyder, Bobbie Cook, Jackie Miller, Joyce Anderson, Cheryl Plum, Cindy Headley, Wallis May, Mary Len- hart, Carolyn Neate, Lee Hinsch, Virlyn Rex, Susan Killian. SECOND ROW: Diana Battershell, Judy Baker, Judi Osmun, Cheryl Ringenberg, Kathy Wonderly, Susan Laub, Karen Straley, Shirley Tomecek, Sally Hissong, Gloria Biasing, Sharon Doe¬ den. FIRST ROW : Patsy Congleton, Karen Stairhime, Diana Stotler, Marjorie Smith, Candi Overmyer, Rosemary Shough, Linda Haase, Elaine Otis, Jackie Cunningham, Judi Peters, Jane Pepple. “Behind every successful man there is a woman.” There were the girls that stood behind our success¬ ful Ace men as they performed in each sports event. The Yell Club this year helped make signs, held rec¬ ord-hops, and participated in pep session skits to give more spirit to our teams. They not only encouraged and supported the team themselves, but invited the boys and the parents to join them. During tournament week and especially at the tournament game, the en¬ thusiastic cheering and spirit projected by the Hicks- ville fans filled every corner of the gymnasium. These girls in white were the ones who were always stand¬ ing by ready to give those extra words of encourage¬ ment whenever they were needed. 88 Able Assistants v Karen Stairhime, Gloria Biasing, Joyce Anderson, Dianne Miller, Bob Gump, Mrs. Stolte, Dee Ann Snyder, Candy Byers, Cindy Headley, Diana Battershell, Linda Myers, Cheryl Beverly, Wallis May. Librarians F.T.A. Service and guidance to the students is the chal¬ lenge offered the librarians. This year these workers labored harder than ever to reorganize the school li¬ brary so that its material might be used more effec¬ tively. Due to the new advisor, Mrs. Stolte, the Hicks- ville High School library was the scene of intense study and research during each study period. Students who will be tomorrow’s teachers find their goals today in Future Teachers of America. Through movies, discussions, and classroom observa¬ tion, these twelve members learn the daily details of teaching. Under the supervision of Mr. Gerig, the members have performed special services for the stu¬ dents and teachers of Hicksville High School. Such services were a survey on study habits and a pamphlet entitled “How to Study.” .ip Delores Handy, Judy Osmun, Karen Straley, Jean Kemerer, Candi Overmyer, Jerry Laub, Mr. Gerig, Mary Sindel, Judy Ringer, Donna Husted, Rickie Pierman, Adrenne Sindel, Susan Killian. 89 F.B.L.A. Receives Honors Under the capable direction of Mrs. Mary Culler, the Future Business Leaders of America have been very active this year, holding regular monthly meetings and participating in various business learning activities. In November, six members attended the Northwest District meeting at Defiance College, where Judy Ringer placed first in the typewrit¬ ing and shorthand contests, and second in the spelling contest. Also in November, 39 girls traveled to Cleveland to tour the Federal Reserve Bank. The highlight of the year for F.B.L.A.’ers was the F.B.L.A. State Convention in Cleveland at the Statler Hilton Hotel. Bobbie Cook, 1962 State Reporter, served as toastmistress at both the banquet and the luncheon. Judy Ringer was elected Miss F.B.L.A. of Ohio and will represent the state at the National Convention at Dallas in June. As the result of a very effective campaign, Judy was also elected one of the two State Dele¬ gates to vote for national officers in Dallas. Donna Husted took part in the speech contest, and the spelling team, ranking sixth of the 20 schools participating, consisted of Candy Byers, Donna Husted, and Judy Ringer. The smiles on the faces of Donna Husted, Bobbie Cook, Judy Ringer, and Mrs. Mary Culler were the result of the announcement of the honors received by Hicksville F.B.L.A. at the Awards Banquet in Cleveland. To fulfill the civic purpose of the club, the F.B.L.A. has helped the community of Hicksville this year by participating in the “Lick Cancer With a Lick” campaign. The F.B.L.A. is striving to prepare future business leaders who will be capable of entering the business world of tomor¬ row. 90 BACK ROW : Judi Peters, Kathy Gloor, Judy Minnig, Cathy Worden, Joyce Hissong, Jaci Miller, Nona Taylor, Darlene Slattery, Cindy Osmun, Sharon Doedon, Jane Cook, Mary Lenhart, Linda Haase, Judy Baker. THIRD ROW: Karen Stairhime, Diana Stotler, Rosemary Shough, Dee Ann Snyder, Sally Carr, Vicci Bauer, Gloria Biasing, Joyce Anderson. SECOND ROW: Judy Ringer, Donna Husted, Patsy Congleton, Phyliss Ish, Coni Hostetler, Mary Doeden, Delores Handy, Judy Osmun. FIRST ROW : Margaret Brush, Candy Byers, Bobbie Cook, Mrs. Mary Culler, Pat Burlingame, Diana Battershell. Planning for Tomorrow FOURTH ROW : Lee Hinsch, Jackie Bice, Kathy Worden, Carolyn Neate, Linda Edwards, Judy Caperton, Sandy Hutson, Nancy Bolinger, Lois Hanna. THIRD ROW : Rosemary Shough, Coni Hostetler, Linda Keeley, Vicki James, Nancy Morris, Joan Smitley, Dianne Coon, Mary Hootman, Sally Hissong. SECOND ROW : Vicci Bauer, Vickie Wright, Shannah Briggs, Joyce Hart, Betty Etchey, Jane Cook, Linda Myers, Brenda Smalley. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Patricia Miller, Diana Stotler, Karen Stairhime, Cheryl Beverly, Gloria Biasing. Future Homemakers of America is an or¬ ganization composed of twenty-six girls who have had at least one year of Home Economics. In September the officers attended the district | conference in Bryan. This helped the local | chapter plan activities for the year. The chap¬ ter theme for the year was “Educational Val¬ ues.” Each monthly meeting was planned on this theme. The highlight of the year was the Senior banquet at which the new officers were installed, and the seniors responded with a sin¬ cere farewell. This club was under the outstand¬ ing leadership of Mrs. Patricia Miller. AMERICA ifpg 1 • I 1 H OFFICERS: Cheryl Beverly, Vice-President; Gloria Biasing, Treasurer; Karen Stairhime, President; Diana Stotler, Secretary. 91 Honor Society Increases The Hicksville Chapter of the Na¬ tional Honor Society was organized in 1958 to give recognition to outstand¬ ing students. The aim of this society is to create scholarship, stimulate the desire to render service, promote lead¬ ership, and develop character. A student may be elected to the Honor Society in his sophomore, jun¬ ior, or senior year. He must have a 3.5 average and maintain this average until he receives permanent member¬ ship in his senior year. This year nine sophomores and two juniors were elected to the Natfonal Honor Society and three members at¬ tained permanent membership and re¬ ceived the coveted keystone pin. With its increasing membership and high ideals this group is highly re¬ spected. BACK ROW : John Hofner, Brian Rohrs, and Mr. Leonard Myers. FOURTH ROW : Wilma Slaughter, and Ruth Sweeney. THIRD ROW: Jane Pepple, Judi Peter, Susan Killian, and Judy Baker. SECOND ROW : Judy Ringer, Carolyn Neate, Keith Stuckey, and Tom Cromwell. FIRST ROW : Elaine Otis, Alice May, Diana Katona, and Alice Meyer. i 92 BACK ROW: John Hofner, Mr. Ringer. SECOND ROW': Cathy Worden, Pat Burlingame, Ron Laux. FIRST ROW: Michael Kenner, Cindy Osmun, Paul Murphy, Nancy Osmun. Student Council Betters H.H.S. Realizing the need for training in- citizenship and government, the student council furnishes a fertile field for preparation in leadership and service to the community, whether it be the school community or one of wider scope. Student government has long been one of the important phases of school life. The Hicksville High Student Council has made large strides to make our school a better institute of learning by discussing and acting upon school problems, con¬ ducting a “get-out-to-vote” campaign, sponsoring a dance, and supporting the National Honor So¬ ciety. Magic Music VARSITY LETTERS: Gary Wonderly, Steve Middleton, Tom Stuckman, Gary Hoff, Greg Bauer, Jerry Poper. STANDING: Ed Cleland, Mary Sindel. FOURTH ROW: Wallis May, Donna Smith, Mary Lenhart, Karen Straley, Steve King, Cindy Osmun, Barry Finzer. THIRD ROW: Sandy Bergman, Nancy Betts, Shirley Tomecek, Judy Peters, Dathel Neller, Nancy Osmun, John Hoovler. SECOND ROW: Rickie Pierman, Jackie Cunningham, Gary Wonderly, Susan Killian, Darlene Slattery, Sue Kinzer. FIRST ROW : Sue Laub, Twyla Snyder, Sue Bleck. Makers With the approach of the winter months the band’s re¬ hearsals take on a different flavor — from marches to over¬ tures. Under the capable direction of Mr. Keith Biler the fifty- four member concert band experienced a busy and suc¬ cessful year. Six members of the band formed the “Var¬ sity Letters,” a jazz band that played for several of the dances after basketball games. The band attended the dis¬ trict band concert at Bowling Green and received a II rating. The woodwind quintet attended the solo ensemble contest in April and received a I, superior rating, which entitled them to participate in the state contest in Dayton where they received a II, excellent rating. Steve Middleton, who played a tuba solo in the contest, received a I rating at the district contest and a II rating at Dayton. The appre¬ ciation of the band’s music by the audience from the rise of Mr. Biler’s baton to the last applause, was evidence of work well done. Director, MR. KEITH BILER STANDING: Kathleen Meyer, Tom Stuckman, Pat Burlingame, Bob Bowdish. FOURTH ROW: Brian Rohrs, Jerry Poper, Her¬ bert Scranton, Gene Cottrell, Jack Laub, Mike Headley, Steve Middleton. THIRD ROW: Wesley Neller, Judy Baker, Judy Ringer, Jerry Laub, Cheryl Ringenberg, Mike Neidhardt, Steve Beck, Gary Hoff. SECOND ROW: Keith Jones, Judy Minnig, Candi Over- myer, Julie Folk, Greg Bauer. FIRST ROW: Virlyn Rex, Sharon Doeden, Jerry Bleck. I High Goal Attained 1 a 1 M i. • ® , 1 7i i dm m gg, . . , STANDING: Mr. Keith Biler, Tom Stuckman, Mary Sindel. SECOND ROW: Wes Neller, Judy Baker, Jerry Laub, Mike Neid- hardt, Gary Hoff, Steve Beck, Steve Middleton, John Hoovler, Jack Laub, Jerry Poper, IJerb Scranton, Brian Rohrs. FIRST ROW: Julie Folk, Barry Finzer, Greg Bauer, Gary Wonderly, Wallis May, Twyla Snyder, Sue Blech. Pep Band Creating spirit and enthusiasm through music was the aim of the Pep Band during the football and basketball seasons. Present at all home and trav¬ elling to the away football games, the Pep Band was always firing the spirit of the Aces while keeping the fans’ spirit alive with their blazing numbers. After an exciting reserve basketball game some of the or¬ iginal enthusiasm would be lacking, but not for long because the band would burst forth with an enthusi¬ astic “Shout, Shout” to revive the spirits. Junior Band Eager to begin — ambitious to continue — the young instrumentalists of the Junior Band strive to become future members of the Senior Band. Under the direc¬ tion of Mr. Keith Biler, the novice players practice diligently to reach their goal. STANDING: Cheryl Altman, Diana Brown, Laura Lee Murphy, Nila Watson, Mary Brown. FOURTH ROW: Jerry Minnig, Jerry Conner, Jackie Overmyer, Jim Little, Debbie Gecowetts, Alan Rohrs. THIRD ROW : Bobbie West, Pamela Francies, Sandra Smith, Linda Monroe, Leslie Martin, Mary Davis, Sandy Smith, Jackie Straley, Mitch Headley, Jan Plum, Pam Wonderly, Keith Bungard, Linda Larson, Garland Green, Leslie Smith, Rich Sholl, Connie Cottrell, Pam Andrews. SECOND ROW : Ellen Longs- worth, Barbara Kaduk, Barbara Laub, Dave Ballinger, Laura Rohrs, Debbie Andrews, Tom Metz, Eric Pierman, Karl May. FIRST ROW : Beth Ewing, Betsy DeMuth, Colleen Hurni, Linda Blech. 96 Young Voices Sparkle TOP RIGHT: Leslie Smith, Lee Peters, Jim Little, Richard Sholl, Mitch Headley, Eric Pierman, Mike Killian, Alan Rohrs, Darrel Stall, Tom Metz, Steve Neate, Jerry Minnig, Mike Thiel, Roy Humi, Karl May, Keith Bungard. SIXTH ROW: Vickie Folk, Loraine Bassett, Roberta Sweeney. FIFTH ROW : Vickie Gloor, Pam Francis, Dianne Conner, Betsy De Muth, Tom Reeves. FOURTH ROW : Ellen Longsworth, Jackie Overmyer, Jan Plum, Laura Murphy, Kathy Neidhardt, Cheryl Finzer. THIRD ROW : Beth Ewing, Colleen Hunri, Pam Andrews, Barbara Laub, Sandra Rohrs, John Miller. SECOND ROW : Barbara Kaduk, Carla Conner, Laura Rohrs, Debbie Geco- wetts, Anna Burdick, Bobby West. FIRST ROW: Linda Larson, Debbie Andrews, Nina Watson. One of the most outstanding organizations in the new Junior High was the chorus. With their eagerness to learn and the able direction of Miss Mary Jane Coon, they have had many accomplish¬ ments this year. A quartet and double quartet were featured within the group. These quartets sang at various community churches and their music was enjoyed by everyone. Members of the chorus were encouraged to challenge the quartets throughout the year so the most qualified singers were repre¬ sented. The Junior High Chorus attended District Con¬ test at Ayersville for the first time this year. Inspiration BACK TO FRONT: Jack Laub, Mike Neidhardt, Nancy Morris, Twyla Snyder, Dianne Miller, Adrenne Sindel, Jane Cook, Ruth Sweeney, Carolyn Neate, Pat Burlingame, Darlene Slattery, Donna Husted, Judy Ringer, Jean Kemerer, Rickie Pierman, Mary Hootman, Candi Overmyer, Lee Hinsch, Cheryl Beverly, Lois Hanna, Barbara Thompson, Sue Kinzer, Mary Sindel, Julie Folk, Donna Monroe, Joyce Hart, Virginia Smethurst, Sue Bleck, Sandra Breidenbaugh, Lana Richmond, Mary Doeden, Virlyn Rex, Linda Haase, Sally Carr, Diana Katona. FRONT TO BACK: Gaylen Bowker, Keith Calvin, Bill Lenhart, John Doeden, Danny Vetter, Bill Brannon, Ed Cleland, Gary Wonderly, Ron Burdick, Steve King, Gene Edwards, Norm Grover, Steve Middleton, Bob Bowdish, Jonathon Rohrs, John Ewing, Jerry Laub, Paul Murphy, Steve Culler, Herbert Scranton, Dale Goeltzenleuchter. Through Song Soloists, Donna Husted, Linda Haase, Ed Cleland, John Ewing, Steve Middleton, Mike Neidhart, Virlyn Rex, Diana Katona, and Judy Ringer practice for their grand performance at the Christmas Con¬ cert. The High School Chorus consist¬ ing of 60 members, presented a stir¬ ring Christmas Concert. They also performed at Contest in which they received an excellent rating. This year the chorus and band taped a recording which was sold to inter¬ ested persons. For their final appear¬ ance the chorus sang two numbers at Baccalaureate. Seniors — Adrenne Sindel, Dianne Miller, Rickie Pierman, and Pat Burlingame prepare for their final appearance with the High School Chorus. 99 Deadline Met . . . “Look what you’ve done now!” ex¬ claims Bob Gump to Rickie. Bob and Rickie Pierman served as student pho¬ tographers. Advisor, Mrs. Mary Culler, takes time to proofread a copy sheet. Judy Ringer, Assistant-to-the- Editor, studies examples of pos¬ sible layouts. Editor, Brian Rohrs, looks dismayed and wonders if it will ever get put together. Class Editors, Candy Byers (chairman), Margaret Brush, and Diana Stotler (not pictured), and Senior Editors, Ruth Sweeney (chairman) and Marjorie Smith examine the pictures used in the yearbook. 100 Dream Realized Organizations Editors, Candi Over- myer (chairman) and Jean Kemerer plan layouts for the many clubs of H.H.S. Circulation Managers, Patsy Congleton (not pictured), and Gene Cottrell (chairmen), Mary Sindel, Carl Adams, Karen Stairhime, Dallas Dewey, and Rosemary Shough (not pictured) prepare to deliver the yearbooks. Advertising Managers, Diana Battershell (chairman), Kathy Meyer, Neal Blalock, Sally Scott, Arlene Laux, Donna Husted, and Bob Bowdish (not pictured) prepare to canvass the town for advertising. Sales Manager, Dee Ann Snyder and Activities Editors, Dianne Miller and Bobbie Cook, and Sports Editors, Business Manager, Pat Burlingame Adrenne Sindel and Barry Haver look over other yearbooks, work to make the records exact. 101 Effort and Patience Pay Off BACK ROW : Nona [Taylor, Susan Laub, Jaci Miller, Sally Hissong, Mary Doeden, Mike Headley. FIFTH ROW : Delores Han¬ dy, Joyce Hissong, Vicci Bauer, Wilma Slaughter. FOURTH ROW: Jack Laub, Larry Brown. THIRD ROW: Karen Straley, Judy Osuiun, Jane Cook, Cheryl Ringenberg, Kathy Wonderly. SECOND ROW : Gloria Biasing, Sharon Doeden, Joyce Anderson, Opal Wheeler. FIRST ROW : Steve Middle- ton, Cheryl Beverly, Howard Biasing, Dar¬ lene Slattery, Cindy Osmun. “Get your Spoondrift, now — only ten cents!” That was the call heard in the corridors one afternoon as students left their last classes. It was only one of the many unique sales pro¬ motions typical of this year’s new and improved Spoondrift. Under the helpful guidance of ad¬ visor, Mrs. McAdams; co-editors, Judy Baker and Jerry Laub, displayed an energetic inter¬ est that inspired the staff to publish regularly a highly-rated school paper. This Spoondrift was published every three weeks, bringing to the student body an eye-catching cover, contin¬ ued stories, and all the latest news on school activities. The over-all make-up of the Spoon- drift was rated as superior by the evaluation staff of the Bowling Green Journalism Depart¬ ment. Advisor, Mrs. McAdams; co-editors, Judy Baker and Jerry Laub. Marching Misses RICKIE PIERMAN, Head Majorette New uniforms and clever routines by the major¬ ettes captured the attention of the Ace supporters at the half-time shows during the football season. Featured by the band in a special show, the majorettes gave everyone an opportunity to see the new twirling and dancing routines that they had learned at camp. Leading this sparking trio was head majorette, Rickie Pierman. Nancy Betts, Susan Killian, Sharon Doeden. Strike Up the Band Members of the marching band: Susan Laub, Twyla Snyder, Sue Bleck, Jerry Bleck, Verlyn Rex, Karen Straley, Shirley Tomecek, Jackie Cunningham, Wallis May, Mary Lenhart, Gary Wonderly, Sandra Bergman, Barbara Kaduk, Ellen Longsworth, Jackie Straley, Dave Ballinger, Mary Davis, Donna Smith, Judy Minnig, Julie Folk, Candi Overmyer, Steve Middleton, Jerry Conner, Jerry Minnig, Judy Peter, Greg Bauer, Alice May, Pam Wonderly, Jan Plum, Mitch Headley, Cindy Osmun, Barry Finzer, Dathel Neller, Bob Bow- dish, Darlene Slattery, Sharon Kinzer, Laura Rohrs, Cheryl Altman, Wes Neller, Judy Ringer, Judy Baker, Jerry Laub, Cheryl Ringen- berg, Steve Beck, Nancy Osmun, Eric Pierman, Karl May, Connie Cottrell, Richard Sholl, Pam Andrews, Leslie Martin, Linda Larson, Keith Bungard, Roy Hurni, Tom Metz, Garland Green, Mary Brown, Kathy Meyers, Jack Laub, Jackie Overmyer, Samuel Strahm, Brian Rohrs, Jerry Poper, Herb Scranton, Alan Rohrs, Debbie Gecowetts, Jim Little, Gene Cottrell, Pat Burlingame, Mary Sindel, Ed Cleland, Laura Murphy, Diane Brown. “Presenting the Hicksville High School marching band under the direction of Mr. Keith Biler” was the introduc¬ tion heard during the football season. The members of the band are known for their tireless hours of practicing and marching, preparation for the annual kick-off bonfire, morale-boosting pep assemblies, and their exhilerating foot¬ ball half-time shows. The band’s outstanding numbers are frequently heard by their performances for the student body and numerous outside functions. They have participated not only as the feature band at the home football games, but have marched at the Defiance County Fair, Auburn Street Parade, and the Defiance College Homecoming Parade. Speaking for the band in all matters of importance was the executive council. This group tried to iron out all dif¬ ficulties that arose concerning the band to make a smoother running organization. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: Judy Baker, Twyla Snyder, Candi Overmeyer, Mr. Keith Biler, Rickie Pierman, Wallis May, Susan Killian. 104 Ul ACTIVITIES ¥ - i 1963 King B Lady DONNA of the House of HUSTED Representing the Vision of Radiance Presented with Princess DEBBIE of the House pf DIEHL and Prince JACK of the ftouse of BURLEY I The Senior Coronation — “The Days of King Arthur and Queen Ann” — was climaxed on March 15, 1963, after months of work. This extravaganza took an en¬ chanted audience to the days of long ago with the reigning King Arthur and Queen Ann. The throne was to be soon relinquished to a new King, Queen, and royal court. Arrayed in exotic costumes, the sen¬ iors portrayed a time of beauty, chivalry, and nobility 7 in the contest to determine the new heirs to the throne. Their Majesties Queen Rickie, King Barry, and the royal court were honored by Crown Mistress Donna and Crown Princess Debbie Diehl and Prince Jack Bur¬ ley following the spectacular. The senior parents served tempting refreshments and the gala evening was concluded with dancing. 107 Lady JUDY of the House of RINGER and Lord MIKE of the House of KENNER Representing the Vision of Scholarship RUTH of the House of SWEENEY and Lord NEAL of the House of BLALOCK Representing the Vision of Success Lady PAT of the House of BURLINGAME and Lord BRIAN of the House of ROHRS Representing the Vision of Music Lady JEAN of the House of KEMERER and Lord JERRY of the House of SCOTT Representing the Vision of Vitality Lady SALLY of the House of SCOTT and Lord DALLAS of the House of DEWET Representing the Vision of Personality The Lords and Ladies present the royal couple — Queen Anne and King Arthur. Presenting Royalty Princess Rickie presents the royal flag in a whirling, twirling way. Lady Judy of the Golden Isle entertains the King and Queen with her spectacular lighted batons. i The bar maids sing gaily of their talents, and as a grand finale, they toast the king and queen. The cooks tell of their inviting dishes that await in the kitchen— so off to the feast ! Acts Are Hear ye, hear ye, the Coronation of 1963 is about to begin! Princess Sally brings special wishes to the “ole” King and Queen through her beautiful ballet. A COURT JESTERS — as they entertain for the King and Queen. Entertaining In order to gain the Kingdom, I will fight till my death. “MAD MERLIN” the mystic scientist. I love thee truly, oh, Gallant Knight. Moon River Ed Cleland and Diana Katona, our Moondrifters. The Moondrifters waltz for the Juniors and Seniors at the Prom. The head table at the banquet included the guest speaker, Nihi Kahingdi. 114 “Moon River” was the effective theme of the 1963 Junior-Senior Prom which was portrayed in shades of lavendar and pink and held on the eve¬ ning of May 11. Soft lights and enchanting music from the dance band filled the air as the guests strolled through Central Park. There was an at¬ mosphere of “Moon River,” which was enhanced by the beautiful waterfall. The Moondrifters enter¬ tained the guests by waltzing to the strains of “Moon River.” The banquet was followed by an interesting speech by the honored guest Niyi Kehinde, a native of Nigeria, Africa. To conclude the program the Senior Class Will was read by Tim Betts. The Post Prom party added a grand finale to j the night’s festivities. I I t r Sophomore Moondrifters at the Junior-Senior Prom. One, two, cha-cha-cha! Homecoming Court SENIOR Rickie Pierman JUNIOR Sue Laub SOPHOMORE Judy Peters FRESHMAN Jill Scott 117 Senior Class Presents As the house lights dimmed and the footlights brightened in the gym Friday and Saturday, November 16 and 17, members of the senior class stepped into the roles of “Lock, Stock, and Lipstick.” When meticulous Gordon Warren, student counselor in Pembroke High School, returns to the fall semester of school and learns that the Board of Education has added a woman counselor to the staff, he is shocked! He is a firm believer in “A place for everything and everything in its place!” . . . and there is no place for a woman. When the attractive and vivacious Jane Gard¬ ner, the new counselor, breezes in, she has two strikes against her — first, she is a woman; and second, due to a temporary housing shortage, the domineering princi¬ pal, Miss Enthwhistle, moves Jane into Gordon’s hal¬ lowed domain — lock, stock, and lipstick. From that point everything moves into a rousing climax involving a Supervising Sanitary Engineer (janitor), Charlie Oh, look, Alice, Mr. Warren is proposing. Plunkett, and Mrs. Maggs, a boisterous, but lovable cleaning lady, Mary Lou Brennan, a very charming sen¬ ior yearbook editor at Pembroke, her boyfriend Don Donley, Larry Donley, an unwilling reformed delin¬ quent, his fast but reforming girlfriend, Carol Izzard, and Miss Prather, a math teacher with problems who gives other people more problems. The play ends as the two counselors find solutions to the seemingly un- surmountable problems as Gordon is forced to admit that Jane Gardner is just what the “counselor” ordered. Oh, 1 say, Mr. Plunket, Plunket, PLUNKET! 18 k Look here, sonny . . . CAST GORDON WARREN _ JANE GARDNER _ CHARLIE PLUNKET _ MRS. MAGGS _ MARY LOU BERNNAN _ DON DONLEY _ LARRY DONLEY _ MISS ENTWHISTLE _ MISS PRATHER _ CAROL IZZARD _ MRS. DONLEY _ _ GENE COTTRELL _ DIANNE MILLER _ JERRY SCOTT _ DEE ANN SNYDER _ SALLY SCOTT _ BARRY HAVER _ TIM BETTS _ ADRENNE SINDEL _ CANDY BYERS _ _ BOBBIE COOK __ KATHLEEN MEYERS I know that you and Mr. Warren are . . . 1 19 Oh, Don, are you hurt? A few moments of relaxation before the play begins. In this play, Peggy, a delightful girl who talks too much, is tricked into an agreement to remain absolutely silent for the next 48 hours — no matter what! Her girl friend Gwen is to stay with her to make certain she keeps the agreement. Gwen decides this would be a fine time for her to snare the silent Peggy’s boy friend, Willie. Meanwhile Peggy’s be¬ wildered parents are convinced something serious is wrong and call in doctors and specialists. Rela¬ tives start coming and complications start mount¬ ing. Willie gives up with Peggy and decides to go along with Gwen. Then suddenly the 48 hours come to an end and Peggy takes action! CAST PEGGY MORGAN _ DARLENE SLATTERY BETSY _ SHARON DOEDEN MRS. MORGAN _ JUDY BAKER DR. MORGAN _ JERRY LAUB NELLIE GRIMSTEAD _ JANE COOK UNCLE SYL _ HOWARD BLASING WILLIE CARTER _ KEITH JONES GWEN HARRIS _ SUE LAUB JULIA PRESTON _ JOYCE HISSONG MARY LOU THOMAS _ JOYCE ANDERSON MRS. TABOR _ SALLY CARR ATTENDANT FROM REST HAVEN _ JACK STRUBING 120 Junior Play — Success 121 Who’s the crazy one around here? HICKSVILLE BUILDING AND LOAN The Hicksville BUILDING AND LOAN SAVINGS COMPANY is the place to go for all your finan¬ cial problems. Friendly employees will welcome the chance to help you. Stop in when you need financial advising. BECK'S BAKERY Kathy Meyers is about to enjoy one of the many fine baked goods which can be bought at BECK'S BAKERY. For bakery products and delicious pastry go to BECK'S BAKERY. PERKINS AND REEB FUNERAL HOME H icksvi lie, Ohio Service Any Hour Oxygen Equipped Ambulance O. C. PERKINS — R. P. WEBER Ph. 542-4071 If Busy 542-7301 MOORES JAVA SHOPPE Brian Rohrs and Diana Battershell find that dining at MOORES JAVA SHOPPE is a low cost luxury with fast, friendly service and fine food. Reservations can be obtained for clubs, private parties, and family groups. Under new management — Mr. and Mrs. Sam Meeks Ph. 542-3083 WESTERN AUTO Mary Sindel finds the WESTERN AUTO appliances varied and interesting. For that just-right appliance with that just-right price shop at the WESTERN AUTO. 123 HULBERT AND TOMLINSON HULBERT AND TOMLINSON is your best bet when you need fertilizer, lime, hay, or straw. For fast and efficient service see HULBERT AND TOMLINSON. Also dealers of New Holland Machinery, concrete blocks and tile. E AND M DRESS SHOP Margie Smith is admiring some of the beautiful match sets at the E AND M DRESS SHOP. For fashions of first-quality and foremost in design, visit the E AND M DRESS SHOP. ■ BETTS HOSPITALITY HOME COOK'S WRECKING YARD Need parts for repairing your car? Go to COOK'S WRECKING YARD where parts can be obtained at reason¬ able prices. Top prices are also available on all scrap metal. One of the finest Nursing Homes in the county; 24-hour Nursing care for men and women. Efficient Staff State Licensed Prepared Diets Phone 542-7014 V FOODLANDS SUPERMARKET When shopping, be sure to stop and shop at Cromwell's FOODLAND. Convenient customer parking, fast and friendly service make shopping at Cromwell's FOODLAND a pleasure. HOFNER DRUG STORE NEWSSTAND Jim Handy and Craig Andrews are purchasing one of the many items that can be found at the NEWSSTAND. The NEWSSTAND also has a snack bar for your convenience. OSMUN AND SON DAIRY Patsy Congleton and Adrenne Sindel take home a gallon of nourishing milk from OSMUN'S DAIRY. Other items sold by OSMUN'S DAIRY are fresh eggs, cheese, and butter. Karen Stairhime finds shopping a pleasure in HOFNER'S DRUG STORE where she can find anything from candy to cosmetics to carefully filled prescriptions. i' METZ CLOTHING Phil Wonderly and Larry Payton look over the fine selection of boys' shirts at METZ CLOTHING. For the latest in men's and boys' wear plus expert fitting, see METZ CLOTHING. LADY BYRD SHOP Sue Amaden and Judy Peters are admiring some of the items in the sports department of the LADY BYRD SHOP. For all your clothing needs and to look your very best why not visit the LADY BYRD SHOP. STAN PEPPLE MOTORS Alice May and Judy Minnig are wondering just how it would be to get behind the wheel of a new 1963 Oldsmobile or Chevrolet at PEPPLE MOTORS. Come in soon for a dem¬ onstration ride. 126 BAND INSTRUMENTS RETTIG MUSIC STORE 510 Clinton Street Defiance, Ohio Your Musical Headquarters for Northwestern Ohio Phone 6-1726 PIANOS and ORGANS STEINERS RECREATION CENTER Jack Feeney, Gary Meek, Dianne Miller, and Carl Adams ore enjoying a delicious snack at STEINERS RECREATION CENTER. After their tasty lunch, they can use the fine rec¬ reational facilities offered. MUSIC REPAIR AGLER'S DAIRY WHIP BROWN'S GREENHOUSE Gene Edwards is convinced that BROWN'S GREEN¬ HOUSE is the place to go for flowers for all occasions. Cour¬ teous service and reasonable prices can be found at BROWN'S GREENHOUSE. O For taste tickling refreshment go to AGLER'S DAIRY WHIP. A variety of ice creams and cool drinks can be found at AGLER'S DAIRY WHIP. TRIBUNE PRINTING COMPANY Hicksville, Ohio CHARLES STORE FRIEND SEIBERT'S VARIETY STORE Danny Smith and Dennis Bauer find shopping in SIEBERT’S VARIETY STORE interesting and fun, especially when they have time to enjoy the snack bar in the rear of the store. HICKSVILLE GRAIN ELEVATOR The HICKSVILLE GRAIN COMPANY gives farmers top prices for their grain. Also, good service is their mol. — for instance, the new storage bins which were recently built. The HICKSVILLE GRAIN COMPANY sells oil and other merchandise. _ I OHIO POWER COMPANY AH INVMTOR • OWN«0 PUBLIC UTtUTV AMtWCAN IUCTWC fAEP) POWIK «y«TCM OHIO POWER COMPANY ASHLAND OIL PRODUCTS 205 East High Street Hiclcsville, Ohio Gene Shorty Volkert and Son To young people with ability and education, the electric industry offers a rewarding and challenging future in a wide variety of skills. - - , j HICKSVILLE BANK Judy Ringer and Mary Ann Diehl like that money in the bank feeling to help build for the future. The HICKSVILLE BANK is ready to serve you in your banking needs at any time. Stop in and let the friendly employees of the HICKSVILLE BANK help you. Jack Strubing and Vickie Hart are being shown some of the fine merchandise available at the GAMBLE STORE. A selected range of household goods to car accessories can be found at the GAMBLE STORE. JOHN'S JEWELRY Mrs. Schortgen is showing Margaret Brush and Carl Adams just a few of the fine watches and jewelry that can be pur¬ chased at JOHN'S JEWELRY. The right gift for the special someone will be found at JOHN'S JEWELRY. GAMBLE STORE DEFIANCE MILK HUBER THEATER HABIT develop th HUBER For the best time possible See the latest shows. 7 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday Bob Gump, Adrenne Sindel, and Brian Rohrs are enjoying a carton of delicious DEFIANCE MILK. Buy milk the modern way, a product of DEFIANCE MILK COMPANY in Defiance. YODER FEED MILL YODER FEED MILL will take care of all your custom grinding. If you need livestock and feeds, then st op at YODER FEED MILL where you will find the best at a reasonable price. poultry CALVIN BARBER SHOP ARMSTRONG INSURANCE Insure with confidence. See ARMSTRONG INSURANCE for the particular kind of insurance that you need. Build a wall of protection around your family by insuring with ARM¬ STRONG INSURANCE. If you're particular about your grooming needs, let Ben and Morris give your appearance that extra touch. CALVIN BARBER SHOP says, IT PAYS TO LOOK WELL. WEST METZ GAS STATION Stop in at WEST METZ SHELL STATION and be another satisfied customer. For prompt, courteous attention with trained attendants to give you the best possible service stop at WEST METZ SHELL STATION. HURLEY FUNERAL HOME Kindness and thoughtfulness are extended at HURLEY FU¬ NERAL HOME. Phone 542-7333 BLAKE HURLEY Hicksville, Ohio .UBRICATIOM SHELLS PRODUCERS LIVESTOCK Horace Meek and his staff are ready to assist you in your livestock needs. For the best deal concerning your livestock be sure to go to PRODUCERS LIVESTOCK. VAN HORN TASTEE FREEZE Everyone goes to VAN HORN'S TASTEE FREEZE for de¬ licious ice cream treats and short orders. Remember the next time, it's VAN HORN'S TASTEE FREEZE. ' ' . :...! SUPERIOR CLEANERS AL'S MARKET Friendly, courteous service will be found at AL'S MARKET. For the best in meats and quality known name brand foods, stop at AL'S MARKET real soon. For fast, courteous, careful service with free pickup and delivery, go to Kenny Koch's SUPERIOR CLEANERS. Koch's SUPERIOR CLEANERS will give your clothes expert care, right Ron Laux? c$ MARKET HURNI INSURANCE Compliments of Dick and Corrine Hurni NATIONWIDE INSURANCE COMPANY and PATTEN REALTY COMPANY CAMP FARM EQUIPMENT Better than the best of the rest, is the service motto at CAMP FARM EQUIPMENT. Dealers in J. I. Case and New Idea Sales and Service, they invite you to stop in when the need arises for new equipment. . - ■ ■ FREY OFFICE SUPPLY CO HI-LANES BOWLING For an evening full of fun and entertainment for both young and old, bowl at HI-LANES. Enjoy the new fa millties of this fine recreation center. Let's go bowling at HI-LANES real soon! CHARLIE'S DRIVE-IN For quick orders and delicious food stop at CHARLIE'S DRIVE-IN. The whole community enjoys the fine service of this conveniently located drive-in. Take your family and friends to CHARLIE'S DRIVE-IN soon. ROHRS SERVICE STATION Bob Bowdish finds that he can buy more gas for less at ROHRS SERVICE STATION. Fast, courteous, and efficient service plus quality Gas for Less makes ROHRS SERVICE STATION a better place to buy. Here are Hicksville students using typewriters purchased from FREY OFFICE SUPPLY COMPANY in Defiance. For all of your supply needs for office or school go to FREY OFFICE SUPPLY COMPANY real soon and look over their many different kinds of supplies. 136 Here are Candy Byers and Margaret Brush enjoying one of ECKERT'S famous Dinner Bell hot dogs. For eating enjoyment it's ECKERT products made at ECKERT PACKING COM¬ PANY in Defiance. LOREN SCHOOLEY TRUCKING If you need sand, stone, or fill dirt contact LOREN SCHOOLEY TRUCKING. Fast service and reasonable prices make LOREN SCHOOLEY TRUCKING a better place to call for your hauling needs. ECKERT PACKING COMPANY CLARK'S GROCERY Let the family at CLARK'S GROCERY serve you. For all your food needs, stop at CLARK'S GROCERY. Home made foods will also be found at CLARK'S GROCERY. Automotive Parts of Quality Machine Shop Service 134 East High Street Hicksville, Ohio Phone 542-8484 H W AUTOMOTIVE PARTS E. MENTZER SON 5 10c STORE Many years of courteous, continuous service to the folks around Hicksville. E. MENTZER SON has established a fine reputation for being a store of quality. i! HEADLEY'S MOTORS Dependable, courteous service attendants wait to help you at HEADLEY MOTORS. If you car needs any kind of servicing, be sure to go to HEADLEY MOTORS where it will be done at reasonable prices. Bob Beverly is the cfuy to see if you have any blacktopping you want done. BEVERLY BLACKTOPPERS do fine quality work at a low cost to you. TUTTLE WITTIG The right place to go when you need paint, seed, feed, farm su pplies or fertilizer is TUTTLE AND WITTIG. For the best buy at the best price see TUTTLE AND WITTIG. BEVERLY BLACKTOPPERS •• ' : SKS 1 ’ ■ SYNCRO CORPORATION Electronic Division Hicksville, Ohio i y n c r o ROWAN COAL COMPANY Best quality coal can be found at ROWAN COAL COM PANY at reasonable prices. When the need arises for coal just dial ROWAN COAL COMPANY and they'll give yoi fast, friendly service. RAY'S FURNITURE ckie Cunningham dreams of the future as she looks over of the many fine cedar chests at RAY'S FURNITURE. f your furniture needs can be found at RAY'S FURNI- ROAN SPEED-E-CLEAN Do your week's laundry fast and ea sy at ROAN SPEED-E- CLEAN. Open 24 hours a day for your convenience. A new addition will make more space for your laundry needs at ROAN SPEED-E-CLEAN. EVENHEAT GAS SALES PLUMBING HEATING Got heating and plumbing problems? If you do, call Paul, Mike, or Dwight. See EVENHEAT GAS SALES for fast, cour¬ teous service. Let them solve all your heating and plumbing problems. VOLKERT'S POTATOES VOLKERT'S POTATOES are one of the finest types of sand grown potatoes in our area. When shopping at your favorite store be sure to look for the VOLKERT'S POTATOES label. 542 5901 CVtnHtflT .u?™ f HICKSVILLE PLUMBINGS HEATING 0,L . «l SMITH'S HARDWARE For all appliance needs stop in at SMITH'S HARDWARE Friendly sales clerks wait to give you the best possible service. Come in soon to SMITH'S HARDWARE. ROWAN LUMBER COMPANY If you need fine lumber and building supplies, go to the ROWAN LUMBER COMPANY. The employees of the RO¬ WAN LUMBER COMPANY are anxious to be of service to you. Visit the ROWAN LUMBER COMPANY soon for your building needs. SMITTY'S PIZZA WAYNE H. KREG INSURANCE For insurance for your life, car or home, go to WAYNE H. KREG INSURANCE. Dick Kreg will be glad to show you a policy to especially fit your needs. KENNY'S MUFFLER ECON-O-WASH Don't get wash day blues but go to ECON-O-WASH and get that washing done in no time. They have all of the latest self-service equipment at ECON-O-WASH. Now there is a convenient dry cleaning service. KENNY'S MUFFLER SHOP has a full line of mufflers, ex¬ haust and tail pipes that last longer so you get better service. Go to KENNY'S MUiFFLER SHOP and receive courteous service and the finest products available. Want a plain, mushroom, cheese, pepperoni, sausage, ham¬ burger, or deluxe pizza? Well, stop at SMITTY'S PIZZA for the best pizza in town. Hot from the oven and delicious every time, right Joyce Anderson!! DOTCO CORPORATION Manufacturers of Precision Pneumatic Tools For Industry Like to golf, eat or just be entertained? If so, drive out to HICKORY HILLS GOLF COURSE. We'll be looking for you at HICKORY HILLS GOLF COURSE soon. Owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Bernard A. Brown. -i a HICKORY HILLS GOLF COURSE CARL ROHRS USED CARS Need an A-l used car? Stop at CARL ROHRS USED CAR SALES for a real gdod deal. We'll be happy to serve you. Stop in soon and look around. ' 1 f • 4 ■ . nW1 ■ ' ,, , .. ■-r £ iS£V. ■«. . , - J '5 « ; ■ - • Skt1 - a .•-'•A- : - StX7 : - -,. «.-;•• - - • ;r ■ 4 ; ' ;; ■ - ;s « - + - - 7 „' r ... . . -,. - -: ■- • ■ • $ . •?w '• ■ � 'v ' - ' ■ ;-V -,: ...� _ , __.� - - -, ■ . - . „ - -. •' '- ■- .' ,„ v ' ; TA.- « ■ : ' 'tL • ' ' - . ' • ■ . v '«a -■ • ' ri. • - %£ 4 -w vv v ■«. -I 1 Wr? : . ‘3 , jC ®C- V IT HI •C..V ' ■ ■• V-' ' JKmSt ' _ - . '� ?'$ 20X3i HITZEMAN and SONS BULLDOZING A Hometown Contractor Dirt Moving and Clearing No Job Too Large or Too Small Free Estimates Satisfaction Guaranteed NOLTE MOBILE HOME PARK A modern asset to Hicksville. Pleasant and economical living in a mobile home on a large, restricted lot in suburban Hicks¬ ville. Has all conveniences. Twenty-three lots. Two overnite spaces. Contact Bill Nolte NOLTE MOBILE HOME PARK CARL SMITH PLUMBING A. SMITH SONS specialize in plumbing, heating, and all types of sheet metal work. For prompt, dependable service call A. SMITH SONS. FRIDEN INCORPORATED D. Snyder, P. Burlingame, C. Byers are seen here solving all their problems on a FRIDEN calculator and adding machines. Any period during the day you will find the FRIDEN machines in use. HICKSVILLE MOTORS Need a new car? Stop in at HICKSVILLE MOTORS and take a look and a test drive in the new 1963 Mercury or Ford. We also have many OK'd used cars. |A HSs I cowwmnmms hn 1 . 1 THEN TAKE A EREi 1 B lbs lKMOhSVUATIOM ORfVk , SB d mm BAKER-SHINDLER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Our new Junior-High addition was constructed by BAKER- SHINDLER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. For all your con¬ tracting needs go to BAKER-SHINDLER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in Defiance, Ohio. THE CELLAR Hicksvllle's unique and popular new recreation spot for teen-agers. Everyone goes to the CELLAR. Record hop Friday and Saturday nights. Ev Brown, proprietor. See you at the swingingest place in town, the CELLAR. 147 As the sun sets, and the day turns to night, so com- misspelled names and words pletes our year and our hook of memories. Many times possible without the tireless efforts of our advisor. Mrs. we felt that our frustrations and anxieties would never Mary Culler. To you, Mrs. Culler, we. the staff of the end. especially when we had deadlines to meet. ’63 Hixonian. say : “Thank you.” This book with its pages formed by sweat, tears, and t 148 m TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY The World's Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made i !! TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY The World's Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made mm ,