Hicksville High School - Hixonian Yearbook (Hicksville, OH)

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Dino ' s Plaintive Cry for Help Was Answered Not able to restrain himself any longer, Dino tore into Danny when he tauntingly made reference to the fact that Dino was waiting to see the psychiatrist. Come on, come on, the punching bag ' s home, ' shouted Dino as Papa Falcaro angrily slapped him. Having been sent to a reformatory for partici- pating in a murder at the age of 12, Dino had returned home to find an unconcerned mother, an angry father, a defiant brother and un- friendly peers. Having found it difficult to withstand the icy stares and the cutting remarks, Dino tried to show the world that no one could ever hurt him. With the help of the concerned caseworker, Mr. Sheridan, and his first love, Shirley Wallace, Dino returned to the path of understanding — the understanding of both himself and others around him. Eighteen senior members presented Dino, a three-act drama on February 4th and 5th. Dino was directed by Mr. Lynn Roth with the help of production assistants Diane Timbrook and Larry Scranton. Shirley found out about Dino ' s past when Delia itefully said, Dino Falcaro! I ' m surprised at you Shirley. He ' s a real case surpri: -he ' s even got a record. 12

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Senior Dance Concluded Evening Serving refreshments to Dave Kaduk at the senior dance was Judy Timbrook. ABOVE: Adding to the dance decorations was a gold football. BELOW: The traditional Homecoming mum. One of the largest parades in years began the 1968 Homecoming . festivities held October 18. Led by the Hicksville High School Marching Band and floats representing grades seven through twelve, Queen Maurine Banks, escorted by Bill Pepple, accompanied by her attendants: senior Jo Ellen Rex, junior Beth Cook, sopho- more Pat Coplin, and freshman Chris Cherry, arrived at the field for die crowning ceremonies. They were escorted by Ron Poper, Steve Koch, Ron Gump, and Jim Yoder respectively. Candi- dates for Queen and her court were nominated by the football team and chosen by vote of the entire student body. A trophy and ten dollars were awarded to the senior class for their first place float while five dollars went to the second place junior float. The contest was sponsored by the Student Council. A large crowd turned out that night to see the Aces defeat Edon 28-0. Following the game the Queen and her court reigned over a dance sponsored by the senior class. It was held in the elementary gym. BELOW; The couples danced to the music of the Organized Confusion from Holgate. II

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by a Caseworker and His First Love Through the help of Mr. Sheridan, the case worker, Dino slowly came to understand himself. 1 ■ IT. ■■ ■ S B ' B ' w III r.jf |p9i MBfeiU Dino Falcaro Bill Pepple Tony Falcaro Terry Kimpel Shirley Wallace Jo Ellen Rex Jackie Deb Kerr Miss Haines Anne Middleton Mr. Sheridan Bob Yoder Mr. Mandel Mike Cleland Delia Janis Ringenberg Bea Cathy White Sylvia Toni Thiel Pat Vicki Tustison Danny Dave Kaduk Steve Scott Cromwell Mama Falcaro Kris Hook Papa Falcaro Jim Cole Mrs. Mikula Luddy Adams 1st Young Girl Trilby Scott 2nd Young Girl Marsha Fields After u ' eeks of diligent practice the actors seemed to take on a very realistic attitude as reflected in this striking scene. As tony, Dino ' s rebellious younger brother cried out, I ' m leaving! If you want to chicken, so chicken but I ' m going. Dino knocked Tony down. 13