Highland High School - Highlander Yearbook (Medina, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1956 volume:

teed weg ax s De sete i Chie porte yr ty ae ter att EH w Uwe we ONS 7 elma oey Qs} ey ty Rad See . Sarr. Pp peas ae tg y u a as eee bres oe ee The Highlander S He) N = Velume 1U WINTER a= 19 Sophomores mee 20) Basketball 23 Ensembles - = 24 Cheerleaders ee eames) 7. Juniors 28 Chorusa a= el Glee 32 FALL _ Administration Fact | tyme ease Coaches Recognize ___ Football x Ess Freshmen SPRING ____ Annual Staff — Baseball Track _ Seniors __ eke ae Class Will Prophecy ___ __ Advertising __ Fall is here and it’s back to school again; back from en- joyable vacations, hard work and pleasure. We hear the coach’s voice on the football field when the thrilling football season begins. We watch the muddy shoes digging up the dirt and we hear the loyal shouts and cheers of the crowd. We also see the pretty majorettes strutting down the field to the tune of the High School Band. Along with the happy experiences and the fun, another year of studying begins. A lot of us enjoy coming back to see the old gangs again and find out what happened that was interesting in the summer. All of these events come but once ina lifetime and that is during our ‘’school days.”’ .... Fae. ... : 4 � ' LEWIN O. VERMILLION Superintendent of Highland Local Schools MRS. JEAN MYERS Principal Typing | Il Spanish | Il Annual Advisor WILSON PAY Vice President HAROLD ALBER President EVELYN BRUNSKILL Clerk FORD RUCKEL EDWARD KRAUS MR. A. G. KAHL World History American History. Sociology Economics Senior Class Advisor MRS. CORINNE WARNER Latin | Il Senior Class Advisor MR. NORMAN COLLINS Plane Geometry General Math Consumer Living Algebra Y. F. C. Advisor Sophomore Class Advisor MRS. MARY LOU LUDWIG English Speech Freshman Class Advisor F. T. A. Advisor Play Director = —4 SS MRS. JEANETTE EGLESTON Office Practice Shorthand | II Bookkeeping General Business Hi-Lites Advisor Majorette Instructor Junior Class Advisor MR. WILLIAM JEDICKA Driver Training Mechanical Drawing Instructor of Photography Junior Class Advisor MISS JEAN OBERMAYER- Home _ Economics Librarian Sophomore Class Advisor MR. ODIS CLARK World History Chemistry Physics Algebra Solid Geometry and Trigo- nometry Hi-Y Advisor Freshman Class Advisor MR. AUGIE RIOS MR. JAMES TYREE American History Science Government Biology Physical Education Football Coach Varsity Basketball Coach Track Coach Reserve Basketball Coach MRS. ALICE WILLIAMS MR. CLARENCE WAGNER English Shop Physical Education G. A. A. Advisor Freshman Class Advisor Cheerleader Advisor MR. EDWARD JONES MRS. ETHEL MACDONALD Band Instructor Art Instructor MRS. THELMA SMITH MRS. AGNES HOUSEMAN School Secretary Chorus Glee Ensembles First Row: S. Nelson, M. Edwards, P. Hodgman, M. Giuliano, S. Vanke, G. Wilson. Second Row: Advisor; Mr. Rios, J. Mostoller, C. Godfrey, M. Vermillion, D. Goodman, P. Elliot. Third Row: L. Bergstrom, M. Webster, S. Webster, P. Berger, R. Hazen. National Honor Society Starts School With New Ideals, Along with the Fall season we have our National Honor Society which is composed of students who rank high in leadership, scholastic ability, and character. To be in the N. H..S. you must have an average of a “’B” and above, and you must maintain that average to stay in the club. The advisor is Mr. Rios. They try to have a meeting every month. In- deed it is a real honor to tell someone you belong to the National Honor Society. First Row: C. Rohm, G. Wilson, Mrs. Egleston, Advisor; R. Hazen, L. Cady, P. Hodgman, D. Goodman, J. Crocker, G. Snyder, P. Glover, D. Beachler. Second Row: L. Jones, S. Turner, G. Van Arsdell, S. McFarland, M. Streck, S. Valentine, R. Yost, T. Leatherman, G. Pries, D. Simon, L. Luyster, D. Zapotoczky, B. Veirs, M. Mulcahy, J. Capes, M. Friedline. Third Row: S. Kline, J. Canfield, Q. Couch, C. Godfrey, R. Dale, M. Edwards, P. Rickert, D. Phillips, C. Swain, D. Laisy, S. Nelson, M. Dietry, M. Saunders. Shiough the Seasons, Hi- Lites, Reports the News The Hi-Lites comes out during the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons. The Hi-Lite staff is headed by Lynne Cady and Pat Hodgman as co-editors. The staff, as we all know, is always busy finding and reporting the lastest news and happenings around Highland. The paper has been improved this year, with many new features added. The Advisor is Mrs. Egleston. The office practice class types the Hi-Lites. First Row: B. Hanacek, C. Rohm, G. Wilson, S. Vanke, B. Olden, P. Glover, Mr. Collins, Advisor. Second Row: J. Thiel, M. Sobczyk, B. Monroe, L. Luyster, S. Kellogg, P. Shanafelt, L. Luyster, S. Bolte. Third Row: B. Peet, G. Glover, L. Olden, S. Castle, B. Steinbrun, D. Loomis, B. Schwelgin, D. Smith. Y. Ses C. The Youth for Christ Club is a new organization. Its main purpose is to make the Bible real to each person. The officers are: President, Pat Glover; Vice President, Barbara Olden; Secretary, Sally Vanke; News Reporter, Gladys Wilson. This is the fourth year of the Highland F. T. A. They have been work- ing very hard looking into different colleges to see which are best for teachers’ training. They also belong to the county F. T. A. Their ofifcers are: President, Dot Phillips; Vice President, Janice Crocker; Secretary, Gerry Snyder; Treasurer, Amy Donkin. Their Advisor is Mrs. Ludwig. First Row: M. Edwards, G. Snyder, D. Phillips, J. Crocker, A. Donkin, Advisor; Mrs. Ludwig. Second Row: B. Hanacek, C. Sabol, B. Rebick, E. Mihalik, J. Kline, D. Laisy. Third Row: P. Shanafelt, D. Loomis, G Peterson, R. Neipert, L. Simon, B. Veirs, L. Luyster, K. Reinel. ELM. First Row: M. Slabaugh, M. Louk, B. Yost, C. Rohm. Second Row: 8B. Khoenle, J. Briggs, N. Krueger, L. Cady, D. Goodman. She Band Sets Left to Right: M. Edwards, L. Simon. First Row: B. Hanacek, S. Root, D. Loomis, P. Skala. Second Row: F. Hofstetter, D. Friedline, R. Stiles. This fall the marching band played for most of the football games. They also played at the Bandorama in Medina. Then they played for the Akron-Oberlin football game at the First Row: L. Schiele, L. Jones, S. Bolte. Second Row: E. Rickert, C. Guisinger, S. Scanlon, H. Warner. S. Nelson, G. Pries. } | j— | } | ter Concert and Snow-Flake Formal. | First Row: D. Root, P. Mostoller. She Season's, Jempe- First Row: D. Smith, S. Vanke, T Harker, D. Sabol, J. Zeh, G. Wilson. Second Row: T. Webster, G. Snyder, S. Divoky, J. Graves, A. Hastings, M. Vermillion, A. Warner, N. Richey, B. Day. | Rubber Bowl. After football season they ‘ turned into the Winter season for their Win- First Row: M. Friedline, C. Krueger, V. Hanacek. ond Row: OD. Simon, Saunders, L. Simon. Row: C. Kuruc, M. Hayden. Dennis Oles, Center Ed Plute, Full back Our coaches recognize Highland’s best in Football. Elwin Rickert, Guard and Ronnie Willard, End Also recognized as best in football are: Mike Web- ster, quarterback and Ronnie Louk, halfback, co-cap- tains, and Larry Swain, tackle. These boys were absent the day the pictures were taken. 12 First Row: R. Willard, T. McVay, C. Miller, B. Arnold, L. Swain, M. Webster, R. Louk, E. Plute, P. Berger, G. Hartman, H. Kanzeg, P. McCaudy, L. Bergstrom. Second Row: Coach Tyree; Manager, K. Edwards; Mr. Rios, Athletic Director; E. Dale, D. Sheehan, E. Rickert, D. Owens, D. Olds, S. Webster, G. Ruckel, J. Spurrier,T. Kauffman, Assistant Coaches, Gienke and Harmon. Third Row: B. Noss, D. Gabriel, R. Gedeon, R. Hatch, R. Fabricius, J. Bos- well, J. Kahl. Hownets Brighten Fall With Lerfect Record Mike plunges on. This Fall Highland’s football team had a very successful season. They won every game they played. They were all won with very impressive scores. The reason for the success was that the team was well balanced and had spirit. The line was very strong in opening holes and just as strong on defense. The backfield was just as strong as the line in their running. All around it was a terrific team. 13 Pretty, perky Lynne Cady has a smile for everyone. Ronnie Louk crowns Queen Lynne Cady while the other Co-captain. Mike Webster One of the most exciting Fall activities looks on. besides our successful football season was our Homecoming week-end. It came to an end with the dance on Saturday following the game. Homecoming Weekend Connie Louk, Jan Briggs, Marge Friedline, Queen Lynne Cady, Phil Rickert, Marilyn Edwards, Dora Friedline. D. Friedline, M. Webster, M. Edwards, R. Louk, P. Rickert, Queen L. Cady, B. Arnold, M. Friedline, L. Swain, J. Briggs, L. Bergstrom, C. Louk, D. Oles. The Homecoming Dance was one of the biggest and most successful events of the year. The Queen, Lynne Cady, carrying a bouquet of beautiful red roses, was officially crowned by her escort, Bernie Arnold. The crown was made of white carnations. Udds Glamour to the Fall Queen Lynne and Escort Bernie pose after coronation. Time out for intermission while the people enjoy a snack. Top Row: L. Allard, R. Allen, R. Batke, R. Berg, L. Blake, S. Bolte, B. Burton, S. Castle, J. Cooper. Second Row: M. Corbett, E. Daso, R. Daulbaugh, J. Dressler, D. Earle, R. Fabricius, J. Forbis, J. Franko, D. Fritz. Third Row: D. Gabriel, R. Gedeon, S. Gilson, G. Glover, D. Goodson, T. Hale, V. Hanacek, T. Harker, B. Hardman. Fourth Row: J. Harris, E. Harto, M. Hasty, L. Hazen, R. Huff, L. Jelen, L. Jones, R. Kahl, S. Kellogg. Fifth Row: B. Khoenle, S. Kline, J. Kortan, C. Kovarik, J. Kubala, L. Loomis, C. Louk, D. Maki. N. Richey President S. Kanzeg 16 Vice President Top Row: J. Matejka, S. McFarland, O. Mikalacki, W. Mladek, R. Mong, B. Monroe, L. Mo- stoller, R. Mudra, M. Myers. Second Row: B. Noss, L. Olden, B. Patterson, P. Pelot, J. Petty, J. Porter, R. Ranftl, R. Raw, J. Renner. Third Row: C. Rohm, S. Root, C. Sabol, P. Shanafelt, S. Sheehan, P. Skala, G. Smith, D. Snyder, J. Snyder. Fourth Row: J. Snyder, B. Steinbrumn, R. Stiles, D. Stingley, J. Streck, N. Sylvester, J. Taylor, S. Turner, G. VanArsdell. Fifth Row: H. Warner, T. Webster, R. Weger, T. Weidanz, J. West, B. Yost, J. Zeh, S. Zufall, M. Hartman Secretary S. Potts Treasurer 17 Allah, Allah, O mighty G. A. A. Member! Highland team put on skit to entertain Newcomers to the G. A. A. organization pay spectators for pep meeting. homage to the older, wiser members. Play ball! Play ball! The famous Tyree yell led by the originator himself. It’s the famous Highland marching band H-O-R-N-E-T-S! Our lovely cheerleaders resting after a job well done! support our winning team in a fast cheer. Snowflakes fall and winter begins! Out come our muff- lers, heavy coats and boots from the closets or storage rooms. School activities are now brought indoors. As the cold weather comes, our attention is focused on basketball. The hardwood floors are booming with excite- ment. The many games bring out enthusiastic fans to cheer for their team. When Christmas Carols start echoing, thoughts of the annual Snowflake Formal stir our imaginations. Yes, the winter season is here! @ s,s, � s� � Winter s,s � � K. Baer J. Boswell J. Bramley J. Canfield D. Coles R. Crandall J. Crocker D. Curtis T. Dighero A. Donkin M. Dunlap K. Edwards D. Friedline T. Gallatin B. Godfrey R. Hatch E. Hellein J. Huff Y. Huff D. Jenewein F. Jennings V. Jesenovic T. Kaufman N. Keeling S. Kendall C. Kuruc L. Luyster L. Luyster G. Ruckel President E. Mahalik S. Scanlon Secretary 20 B. Mantle G. Mong B. Mcllvried E. Mostoller W. Namoski B. Neipert B. Peet D. Peth E. Phillips G. Pries J. Ranftl B. Rebick K. Reinel E. Rickert M. Saunders B. Schwelgin D. Selzer E. Sharpless D. Sheppard L. Simon D. Singer R. Stoll J. Swain G. Thompson M. Twyman B. Vance B. Veirs B. West J. Weygandt E. Whipple R. White G. Snyder Vice President D. Sabol Treasurer de. 21 Most Improved: Larry Swain, Ted McVay Captain: Mike Webster Coaches recognize these boys as outstanding basketball players. Outstanding Underclassman: | Gail Ruckel Outstanding Seniors: Bud Fogle; Paul McCaudy; Ronnie Louk. 22 VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM First Row: Manager K. Edwards, D. Oles, B. Fogle, R. Louk, Manager E. Whipple. Second Row: Coach, Mr. Rios; B. Kopfstein, L. Swain, T. McVay, M. Webster, D. Duncan, G. Ruckel, E. Rickert, P. McCaudy. Hornets, End Season With Geed Record Since the Winter Season is a little chilly we go inside for our Basketball games. Mr. Rios is our Varsity coach, and Mr. Tyree is our Reserve coach. They had a very successful season. The Varsity won all of their league games and are Medina County League Champions. The Reserve team just lost one game. RESERVE BASKETBALL TEAM First Row: Managers, K. Edwards: E. Whipple. Second Row: D. Oles, B. Burton, B. Hatch, D. Sheppard. Third Row: N. Sylvester, R. Raw, D. Duncan, B. Vance, B. Kopfstein, E. Rickert. S. Valentine, C. Godfrey, M. Giuliano, P. First-Row: D. Laisy, L. Simon, M. Hartman. Second First Row: Elliot, A. Namoski. Second Row: M. Edwards, P. Row: P. Skala, S. Zufall, A. Donkin, B. Godfrey. Third Hodgman, P. Rickert, D. Goodman. Third Row: J. Row: J. Snyder, L. Phillips, R. Stoll, G. Snyder. Absent Kline, D. Beachler, B. Olden. when pictures were taken: N. Richey. Selected Groups Sing The smaller divisions of the chorus are Junior and Senior Ensemble, Freshman and Sophomore Ensemble and the Boys’ Ensemble. They have sung at different school affairs such as the Winter and Spring Concerts, Class Plays and different religious programs during the school period. They also participated in the Medina County Music Festival. First Row: B. Weidanz, T. Lincoln, E. Rickert, J. Spurrier. Second Row: T. Kaufman, J. Streck, J. Cady, R. Musser, E. Kosman. Cleng Comes Winter and “Wee Crazy Mixed-Upe Kiddo” Along with the chill of winter came a thrilling, mysterious 3 act comedy. It was called ‘“The Crazy Mixed Up Kidds” | which was presented by the Senior Class. The play was di- rected by Mrs. Ludwig. THE CAST Sylviay.= 2 pene Lynne Cady Billy, -3-2.222 =a Ronnie Louk Candy ea - Margie Mulcahy First Row: Captain Kidd, Bradly Ewing. Cousin Cletus ee Pe Ramon Hazen Second Row: Billy Kidd, Sylvia Kidd, Sarah Twiggles - : yy ro x Pat Glover Candy Kidd. j Gloriola Glubb ” __Charlotte Godfrey Ardella McArdle __ : ____.._____Darlene Beachler Annabel Smythe _ _ Boe au Marjory Friedline Jervis Smythe _. ___Larry Bergstrom Brad Ewing _ bs _Mike Webster Phanton of Captain Kidd ss Ron Willard First Row: Billy Kidd, Candy Kidd. Second Row: Gloriola Glubb, Sarah Twiggles, Ardella McArdle, Captain Kidd, Sylvia Kidd, Cletus Kidd, Bradly Ewing, Jervis Smythe, Annabel Smythe. [ First Row: Candy Kidd, Billy Kidd. Second First Row: Billy Kidd, Jervis Smythe, An- nabel Smythe, Candy Kidd. Row: Jervis Smythe, Cletus Kidd. 25 Paul jumps awaits action. high as varsity Hornets fight for possession of the ball. Boys wait anxiously for tip-off! Watch that ball! Will High- land or Brunswick get it? 26 Hey fellas! Watch the ball, not the camera! Phil Rickert, Lynne Cady, Carol Swain, and Jan Briggs. The varsity and reserve cheerleaders combine to form a very pleasing line. High or low, our cheerleaders gain applause wherever Pat Mostoller and Amy Donkin. they go. Cheerleaders, Lead Yells, During Fall and Winter There are two teams of cheerleaders, one varsity and one reserve. They try to cheer their team on to victory. Their job is to keep spirit in the crowd and back the team. At the end of the season they participate with other cheerleaders in Medina County for the Cheerleading Contest. The Varsity cheerleaders are: Phil Rickert, Lynne Cady, Carol Swain, and Jan Briggs. The reserve cheerleaders are: Pat Mostoller and Amy Donkin. 27 P. Kelley President S. Webster Vice President R. Alber J. Bennett B. Berg R. Blazak C. Brenneman J. Briggs R. Coles L. Dague E. Dale B. Day M. Deitry C. Divoky B. Drogell H. Duncan B. Ebenschweller M. Farkas J. Forbis R. Fortney D. Goodman J. Graves C. Guisinger B. Hanacek J. Hartman M. Hayden F. Hofstetter J. Jesenovic M. Jesenovic J. Kahl C. Mullet Secretary J. Humphrey Treasurer R. Keeling J. Kline B. Kopfstein E. Kosman B. Kovarik C. Krueger T. Lincoln M, Louk J. Mostoller R. Musser A. Namoski P.Namoski S. Nelson D. Oles D. Owens D. Pelot D. Root D. Sheehan M. Slabough M. Sours S. Speck T. Szychowicz alatt J. Thiel W. Tibbits S. Vanke M. Vaughn M. Vermillion G. Wilson } ; : EY A First Row: Mr. Tyree, Advisor; R. Hazen, R. Louk, L. Bergstrom, L. Swain, M. Webster, E. Dale, J. Cady. Second Row: T. Kaufman, D. Sheppard, T. McVay, J. Spurrier, J.. Fogle, E. Plute, R. Willard, S. Webster, N. Me-Y The officers in Hi-Y are: President, Mike Webster; Vice President, Larry Swain; Treasurer, Ronnie Louk; Secretary, Larry Bergstrom. Mr. Tyree is their Advisor. Y-Teene The officers of the Y-Teen are: President, Sandra Valentine; Vice Presi- dent, Marilyn Edwards; Secretary, Marge Mulcahy; Treasurer, Doris Simon; Devotional Leader, Pat Glover; Inter-Club Council Representative, Pat Hodgman. Their Advisor is Miss Obermayer. Krueger, H. Long, K. Edwards. Third Row: E. Rickert, D. Owens, G. Hartman, B. Arnold, D. Olds, P. Berger, J. Kamps, A. Warner. First Row: T. Leatherman, D. Pelot, D. Coles, G. Pries, D. Laisy, S. Speck, R. Stoll, G. Snyder, B. Godfrey, L. Simon, C. Neiheiser. Second Row: D. Beachler, B. Olden, J. Crocker, M. Dietry, G. Glover, S. Castle, S. Kellogg, S. Kline, S. McFarland, C. Louk, R. Daulbaugh, P. Pelot, J. Graves, M. E. Louk, M. Streck, E. Sharpless, P. Rickert, C. Mullet. Third Row: S. Kanzeg, B. Re- bick, J. Thiel, L. Luyster, B. Monroe, L. Olden, J. Franko, B. Steinbrum, P. Sommers, L. Allard, P. Shana- felt, D. Root, J. Forbis, S. Kendall, J. Kline, S. Nelson, D. Phillips, M. Giuliano, Advisor, Miss Obermayer; J. Capes. Fourth Row: J. Canfield, B. Mcllvried, K. Rein- el, M. A. Sobcezyk, C. Godfrey, B. Berg, J. Hartman, L.. Schiele, Q. Couch, P. Hodgman, P. Glover, M. Mulcahy, S. Valentine, M. Edwards, D. Simon, S. Scanlon, C. Kreuger, M. Hayden, P. Mostoller, J. Bennett, J. Briggs, M. A. Farkas, J. Mostoller, M. Sours, R. Yost. Fifth Row: C. Kuruc, S. Root, V. Hanacek, C. Rohm, D. Loomis, B. Yost, B. Khoenle, M. Friedline, M. Vermillion, C. Guisinger, B. Hanacek, D. Goodman. Heats First Row: B. Khoenle, M. Slabaugh, P. Skala, J. Snyder, J. Kline, M. Streck, E. Phillips. Second Row: J. Matejka, J. Franko, L. : Harto, R. Stoll, A. Donkin, M. Hayden, S. Kendall. Third Row: | h 1 ’ 1 y 1 Been tne'season Dep eochienmcme neler SE crcinprunt Mi Vermillions MEd we have our Chorus. wards, L. Schiele, B. Olden. There are 58 pupils enrolled this year. This group participated in the Winter and Spring Concerts. First Row: B. Wiedanz, B. Burton, J. Taylor. Second Row: J. Spurrier, E. Rickert, D. Sheppard. First Row: T. Kaufman, B. Day, T. Harker, J. Harris. Second Row: T. Webster, J. Forbis, E. Kosman, T. Lincoln, R. Musser, C. Long. Third Row: H. Warner, D. Stingley, G. Smith, R. Stiles, J. Cady, J. Streck. First Row: P. Hodgman, M. Giuliano, S. Kellogg, C. Mul- let, M. Saunders, M. Fried- line, C. Swain, D. Laisy. Second Row: C. Godfrey, J. Bramley, L. Jones, B. Hana- cek, D. Goodman, P. El- liot, J. Swain. Third Row: S. Kline, J. Hartman, G. Glover, L. Olden, C. Sabol, A. Hastings, F. Hofstetter, C. Kreuger, D. Simon, S. Valentine. First Row: M. Corbett, T. Dighere, E. Sharpless, L. Luyster, S. McFarland, B. Rebick, E. Phillips, M. Dunlap, M. Legan. Second Row: M. Dietry, G. Wilson, J. Thiel, S. Turner, R. Daulbaugh, P. Pelot, C. Louk, S. Root, J. Cooper, D. Fritz, G. Snyder, D. Loomis. Third Row: B. Yost, S. Vanke, G. VanArsdell, P. Shanafelt, M. Sours, S. Kendall, E. Mostoller, R. White, S. Nelson. Sheve’s, Music In the Cit Besides our Chorus we have another group of voices which is the Glee Club. We have 53 pupils enrolled in the Glee Club. The out- standing feature of its activities is the per- formances they give at the Christmas and Spring Concerts. A lot of credit goes to Mrs. Houseman, their director. First Row: B. Viers, L. Allard, S. Zufall, N. Richey, S. Potts. Second Row: J. Bennett, D. Friedline, L. Simon, S. Scanlon, P. Skala, M. Hartman. First Row: A. Namoski, B. Berg, B. Godfrey, J. Graves, C. Godfrey, D. Laisy. Second Row: J. Byrd, S. Castle, M. Saunders, M. A. Farkas, P. Namoski, D. Pelot, C. Rohm. With the last traces of ice and snow the high school doors and windows begin to open to the warmth and beauty of Spring. Blossoms appear and Spring makes its initial appearance. Once more the baseball and track equipment come out of the moth balls to be put into use. The various clubs are be- ginning to plan their outdoor social activities. To add a special traditional touch to the Spring season there is the Junior-Senior Prom. The final moments of the year are most exciting but yet quite solemn to the seniors who are to graduate. Soon then, the wonderful school days will be a cherished memory. 33 é ; : ae Dien ee 2 a2 ae Ms Ah First Row: L. Schiele, M. Dunlap, B. Veirs, S. Webster, Stiles, D. Smith, E. Sheehan. Third Row: P. Kelley, A. Donkin, D. Goodman, B. Hanacek. Second Row: P. Sheehan, R. Hazen, B. Kopfstein, J. Spurrier, G. Advisor, Mr. Clark; D. Earle, L. Blake, H. Warner, R. Peterson, R. Stoll. The Science Club’s main purpose is to promote interest in Science. The club had different speakers come to the school and talk on Science. Speak- ers came from the National Carbon Company and the Ohio Edison Company to speak on Electricity and Batteries. Different members of the club pre- pared their projects for the Science Fair. The officers are: President, Steve Webster; Vice President, Mike Web- ster; Secretary, Barbara Viers; Treasurer, Amy Donkin. Their Advisor is Mr. Clark. New Interests Go Ateng With the Seasons, The Projection Club has the sole responsibility of arranging and showing all movies during school hours. They take care of all the audio and visual equipment in the school. The advisor is Mr. Collins. First Row: B. Schwelgin, J. Gorman, L. Phillips, J. Blake, B. Burton, R. Stiles, J. Huff, D. Stingley, J. Spurrier, D. Baxter, L. Luyster, Advisor, Mr. Collins; Taylor. Tom Lincoln. Second Row: H. Warner, G. Smith, L. WiGHLs ee — ee ae it Seat The Story Gehind This Book First Row: Mrs. Myers, Advisor; D. Beachler, Editor. Second Row: S. Valentine, Secretary-Treasurer; R. Yost, Business Manager; J. Mostoller, Assistant Editor. The officers work hard to oversee the pro- duction of this book. Much credit is due them for their untiring efforts. Without them this book would not be possible. First Row: D. Simon, P. Hodgman, S. Divoky, M. Far- kas. Second Row: S. Vanke, M. Vermillion, J. Briggs. The production committee is responsible for seeing that all the copy is typed and ready for shipment on time. Their busy fingers pound out the keys that will bind the book to the theme. First Row: L. Cady, S. Webster, R. Yost. Second Row: P. Mostoller, P. Kelly, S. Valentine. In order to have a big annual we- need money. That’s where the advertising commit- tee comes in. Their job is to solicit advertising from various concerns. The money made from their activities will help make a bigger and better annual. First Row: M. Mulcahy, M. Giuliano, B. Olden, A. Donkin, T. Leatherman. Second Row: C. Godfrey, Q. Couch, G. Wilson, R. Dale, P. Glover, S. Valentine, J. Crocker. Third Row: J. Spurrier, E. Rickert, G. Ruckel. The planning and layout committee has the big job of constructing and compiling the complete annual. Their many tasks include finding a theme, working it into every page, planning layouts, and writing copy. Juniors and Seniors enjoying their meal at the 1955 Prom. The biggest event of the Spring to which everybody looks forward was the Junior-Senior Prom. The Prom of 1955 was started by a wonderful fish and swiss steak dinner with all the trimmings, in the Ohio Room.of the May- flower Hotel in Akron. After the dinner, there was dancing to the music of the Bob Coles’ Orchestra until twelve o’clock. At one o'clock everyone was at the Medina Theater to see the Bob Mathias Story. At five a.m. breakfast was served at the school cafe- teria by the Home and School Club. Satisfied Seniors listening to speaker. At Medina Theatre awaiting the beginning of the show. First Row: President, R. Hazen; Treasurer, M. Legan; Advisor, Mr. Ver- million. Second Row: Vice President, S. Webster; Secretary, M. Ver- million. The Student Council is made up of twenty-one members, two representatives from each class and the Council officers. The purpose of the Student Council is to represent the student body and to cope with its problems. This year we sponsored the Homecoming and May Dances, Stunt Night, the Spring Carnival and a decorating contest during the holiday season. The advisor is Mr. Vermillion. The officers are Ramon Haz- en, President; Steve Webster, Vice President; Martha Ver- million, Secretary; and Margie Legan, Treasurer. First Row: A. Donkin, M. E. Louk, J. Briggs, L. Cady. Second Row: M. Giuliano, L. Bergstrom, M. Webster, D. Beachler. First Row, Left to Right: J. Cooper, G. Pries, M. Edwards. Second Row: B. Burton, S. Valentine, G. Ruckel, D. Phillips, P. Kelley. 37 SS nits sa es First Row: S. Kellogg, A. Donkin, E. Mostoller, M. Ed- wards, C. Swain, L. Simon, S. Scanlon, E. Sharpless. Second Row: M. Jesenovic, D. Pelot, G. Pries, D. Loomis, K. Baer, Y. Huff, E. Hellein, E. Phillips, C. Louk, R. Daulbaugh, P. Pelot, S. Speck, M. Twyman, M. Louk, L. Dague. Third Row: C. McCaudy, V. Jessenovic, D. Friedline, J. Swain, M. Legan, L. Olden, C. Kreuger, M. Slabaugh, L. Jones, C. Rohm, M. Giuliano, S. Nelson, J. Kline, G. Snyder, Advisor, Mrs. Williams; J. Franko, E. Sheehan. Fourth Row: S. Gilson, R. Huff, V. Hana- cek, B. Khoenle, S. Kendall, G. VanArsdell, B. Yost, S. McFarland, P. Rickert, M. Streck, P. Hodgman, D. Laisy, D. Phillips, D. Zapotoczky, J. Mostoller, M. Sours, E. Mihalik, J. Cooper, C. Kuruc, M. Dunlap, D. Jenewein, S. Castle. Fifth Row: O. Mikalaki, P. Skala, S. Kline, D. Coles, M. Mulcahy, Q. Couch, B. Schiele,. D. Simon, M. Friedline, J. Briggs, C. Mullet, M. Far- kas, M. Saunders, M. Vermillion, M. Hartman, D. Fritz, J. Snyder, S. Potts. G.A.Q. The G. A. A. is composed of girls interested in different sports. One of the activities was the basketball game with the Reserve Basketball Team. Each month they have different activities such as bowling, roller skating, swimming and a Christmas Party. The officers “are: Marilyn Edwards, President; Carol Swain, Vice Presi- dent; Amy Donkin, Secretary; and Elaine Mostoller, Treasurer. 38 First Row: L. Bergstrom, D. Oles, P. Berger, R. Milburn, J. Lee, P. Young, A. Cvanciger Second Row: Coach Rios, R. Louk, L. Swain, R. Willard, M. Webster, H. Duncan, N. Krueger P. McCaudy. Suddenly It’s Spring and Ud Young Man's Fancy Jus, to. Baseball and Irack Our team had a successful 1955 season in baseball. They were Medina County Champions. Then they competed in the sectional finals. In Track they were in second place in the Medina County Track Meet. First Row: T. Lincoln, J. Lee, D. Good, R. Louk, E. Plute, D. Owens. Second Row: Coach Bangert, H. Duncan, R. Willard, M. Webster, E. Rickert, D. Stingley. Who gets there first — the ball or Mike? In the spring, as in other seasons, many events center around sports. Here we are fortunate enough to have captured some fast moving action shots of these colorful games. Another event of school life was the changing of teachers during the first and second semester. Miss Baesel, the newcomer to Highland, teaches the all important sub- ject, English. Besides this she teaches gym class, coaches the cheerleaders, and is a Freshman class and G. A. A. advisor. Caught by the camera in mid air! Welcome to Highland, Miss Larry warms up for an exciting game Baesel. In memory of Charles Hardman, the Athletic Department of Highland is giving the Charles Hardman Award to the most outstanding athlete. The decision is made by the coaches and is judged on the athletic performance during the four years of high school. He must be a Senior to receive this award. Mike Webster and Ron Louk received the award this year. Marilyn and Mike approach the throne with happy anticipation. Queen Marilyn has just received her lovely crown of flowers from former Queen Jan Duncan. The presentation of flowers and crown make Marilyn officially Queen of the May Dance. May Dance Lends A Gay Note to Spring With blossoms coming out we turn to one of our big events of Spring which is our May Dance. Marily Edwards reigned as queen of the 1955 May Dance. Janice Duncan, the 1954 queen presented flowers to the queen and crowned her with a crown of white carnations. Then she danced the queen’s dance with her escort Mike Webster. In her court were Gerry Snyder, Freshman attendant; Mary Ellen Louk, Sophomore attendant; Phyllis Rickert, Carol Swain, Lynne Cady, Junior at- tendants; and Phyllis Hard, Senior attendant. Our lovely Queen and her court pose for pictures after the ceremony. MARILYN EDWARDS Responsibilities gravitate to the person who can shoulder them. Y-Teens 1, 3, 4; Y- Teens Vice President 4; GmASZ Aw) 2543 4: G. A. A. Secretary 3; G. A. A. President 4; F. T. A. 3, 4; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Drum Major- ette 4; Class President 4; Class Secretary 3; Class News-Reporter 1; National Honor Society 3, 4; Homecoming At- tendant 3, 4; May Queen 3; Band Attendant 2; Hi-Lites 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 1, 2,3, 4. - PETER BERGER No sinner, no saint per- haps, but then the very best of chaps. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Ph, 3} 2 le¥etyaere|l| 74. ). 4; Track 1, 4; Class Vice President 2, 3, 4. 42 CAROL SWAIN Carol’s so cute and full of pep; a _ cheerleader who is always in step. Class Secretary 4; Stu- dent Council 2; G. A. A. Vice President 4; Y- Teens 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 4; Glee 2, 3; Cheerleader 243,74 GA aA ee, 3, 4; Hi-Lites 4. RITA YOST Sugar and spice and everything nice, one of these days she‘ll be sprinkled with rice. Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; An- nual Staff 2, 3, 4; Busi- ness Manager of Annual 4; Class Treasurer 2, 4; Y-Teen’s Treasurer 3; Hi-Lites 4; Assistant Business Manager of Annual 3. BERNARD ARNOLD He’s high point man in the friendship league. Football 1, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. DAVID BAXTER Women are just like elephants to me, | like to look at them but |! wouldn’t want one. Chorus 1; Projection Club 4. DARLENE BEACHLER Her every effort was worth her while. Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2; Annual 2, 3, 4; An- nual Editor 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Glee 3; Hi-Lites 4; Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Student Council 4; Annual Rep- resentative School of Journalism 3; Assistant Editor of Annual 3. LAWRENCE BERGSTROM Women, oh women, oh what can they be, what- ever they are they’re necessary. HicY 9 )pe 23 Ae eye Treasurer 3; Hi-Y Sec- retary 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Base- bolie2 3 a4 Lrocks4, Class President 3; Class Play 4; Student Council Deo eA. ROGER BOWMAN If silence were golden, I’d be broke. JAMES CADY He’s a favorite around town, never lets worry get him down. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Ensemble. LYNNE CADY Gay and chic, with snap- py dress, and dancing buoyantly with dainti- ness. Class President 1; Stu- dent Council 1, 4; Band pee ees) eee Donde secre- tary 2, 3; Band Treas- urer 2; Band Dance At- tendant 2; Band Presi- dent 4; Chorus 1, 2; En- semble 1, 2, 3; Y-Teens 1; May Dance Attend- ant 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Annual 3, 4; Assistant Editor of Hi-Lites 3; Co- Editor Hi-Lites 4; Hi-Lites Representative to School of Journalism 3; Home- coming Queen 4; Play 4. JOAN CAPES Her favorite study, that she has never flunked yet, is mankind. Wenlleensml 2137.4 a Glass Treasurer 2; Class Re- porter 3; Hi-Lites 3, 4. QUELLA COUCH Quiet and shy, kind and good, doing everything she knows she should. Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Art PA ZANE IN, Yat, Sp 4; Hi-Lites 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. ROBERTA DALE Her friends are many and well selected. Hi-Lites 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Hi-Lites’ Ex- change Editor 4. JOHN FOGLE Little but so is the atom bomb. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; intent 72, S}, Zh MARJORY FRIEDLINE A possessor of radiant personality and fun-loy- ing nature. G. A. A. 4; Attendant Homecoming 4; Chorus 4; Class Play 4; Hi- Lites 4; Band 4; Ensem- ble 4. PATRICIA GLOVER To do easily what is hard -for others is a mark of talent. G. A. A. 1; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen Devotion ‘Leader 3, 4; Hi-Lites 3, 4-)Chorus™ li) 2723-8 En- Semblemlpaa om ALtan eee, SP Nees Kx eh. 2 NK F. C. President 3, 4; An- nual 1, 4; Band 1; Class Play 4; Science Club 3. CHARLOTTE GODFREY Not by years but by dis- position is wisdom ac- quired. Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi- Lites 3, 4; Ensemble 3, 4; Glee 3, 4; Chorus 2, 4; National’ Honor So- ciety 3, 4; Class Play 4. JAMES GORMAN What he wants to get out of school most is himself. Football 2; Hi-Y 1. MARY GUILIANO Personality plus an in- tellectual mind, a nicer girl you cannot find. Class Secretary 1; Chorus 1, 4; Glee 3; Ensemble 1, 3, 4; .G. Al Agee 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; An- nual Staff 3, 4; Hi-Lfes 4; National Honor So- ciety 3, 4; Student Council 4; Art 1. PATRICIA HODGMAN Red hair and rolling eyes. RAMON HAZEN Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; G. President of Student ie 5 i aie eee Councils nomam busy Semple 246 @4aNational HALE Stl Adel Bobet Sosa Honor Society 3, 4; Hi- Chorus 1; Boys’ Ensemble Lites 3, 4; Annual Staff ile telen( 22. Sy Zils aie? 4: Co-Editor of Hi-Lites President 2, 3; Student 4; Class Treasurer 3; Y- Council 3, 4; Student Teen’s Council Repre- Council Vice President sentative; G. A. A. Point 3; Student Council Presi- Keeper 2; Sweetheart dent 4; National Honor Queen Attendant 4. Society 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Hi-Lites 3, 4; Sports Editor 4; Class BEVERLY HARTMEN Play 4. She’s darin’ and dariin’. iNeleensei 2, 3: G. A. A ieee. Chorus. |. JAMES KAMPS Women disturb me not. Hi-Y 1, 4. EVE HERRMANN What shall | do with all the days and hours. GERALD HARTMAN Arta leo 4, eCnorus a1; Let the world slip, we G. A. A. 1. shall never be younger. 45 NORMAN KRUEGER When there is something to be done, he’s the one who'll do it. Baseball 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, e) Zk leyeraval 74, Sy. Zk Science Club 3. TWILA LEATHERMAN Happy as a lark, enjoys herself both daytime and dark. Y-reensiel, 2) 33 4: Chorus 1, 2; Glee 3; Hi-Lites 4; Ensemble 2; Annual Staff 3, 4. HERBERT LONG | don’t know anything about anything, but I'll soon find out. Hi-Y 3, 4. a RONNIE LOU A natural leader with the traits of a great athlete. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball Co-Captain 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Witetdk i, 2, Ze Tale? l, 7, Ze (aie Liners urer 4; Hi-Y Chaplain 1; Class Play 4; Student Council 3; Science Club 4. PAUL McCAUDY Ill study if I feel like it, and won’t if | don’t; I’Il pass if I can, if I can’t, I won't. Hi-Y 1, 2, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 374 BOSeDal lanl mec: Aaliracken eae THEADORE McVAY The time is dull, but | shall sharpen it. Football 1, 3, 4; Basket- bolll? e27es-°4e8 Flil-Y eo) 4, 46 CHARLES MILLER An innocent face but you never can tell. Football 3, 4. PATRICIA MOSTOLLER She has the beauty of Springtime all year round. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Treasurer 3; Cheerleader 3 4 GAA lee 2 3 4; G. A. A. Point Leader 24 ey -eens™ lec) 4; Annual Staff 2, 3, 4. MARGUERITE MULCAHY Sweet, neat, and most petite. Chorus 1; Gl) Age Agee 2; 3, 4) Y-Teense teas 3, 4; Y-Teen Secretary 4; May Queen Attendant 2; Annual Staff 3, 4: Hi-Lites 4; Class Play 4. CONSTANCE NEIHEISER A smile is the art that takes the friction out of life. Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee 3; Chorus [2aeoeean r . i i { BARBARA OLDEN If a good face is a letter of recommendation, a good heart is a letter of credit. inne l, 74, Sh, ZS Vel eae Oe oy 4iey.F, C. Vice Presi- dent 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2; Annual 2, 3, 4; Annual Art Editor 4; Hi-Lite Art Editor 4; Y- Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Home- coming Attendant 2. GARY PETERSON Gary is a member of F. T. A., an ideal teacher he'll be someday. Hi-Lites 3; F. T. A. 4; Science Club 4. DOROTHY PHILLIPS | chatter as | go, and | go on forever. Yeas ik A, 2) 4h (6. Awe Atlee eS 4 Eel Ares; (4:5Fe als Aa oecre- tary 3; F. T. A. President 4; Chorus 1, 2; Hi-Lites 2S a4 ae GA Aw Re= porter 3; Student Council 4; Class Reporter 2. LEROY PHILLIPS Silence is more profitable than an abundance of speech. EDWARD PLUTE He crosses his bridges if and when he comes to them. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3) 42 Football le By Se ZE Uiteleli Sh, Z 5 THOMAS RICKBRODT All that I’ve learned, I’ve forgotten; and all that | know, I’ve guessed. Hi-Y 1}. PHYLLIS RICKERT A good sport and true, we need more just like you. May Queen Attendant 3; Homecoming Attend- ant 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Ensemble 2, 3, 4; Y- Teens], 2,04; GA. A. Veoh a, 24 rlicLites wats 4; Devotional Leader Y- Teens 1; Cheerleader 2, 3). 42 ROBERT RUCKEL Usually quiet but can laugh with the best of them. LAVONNE SCHIELE Her smile itself is a friendship found. Bands4-3 GA Awe le 2, c) Ze EUS 1p 7 6 4; Science Club 3, 4; Geis ih As), 2S “Nar 25 ZENE a eS ee PAUL SHEEHAN I’m a smart guy but I have a hard time con- vincing anyone. Art 3, 4; Science Club oh Ze DORIS SIMON I never think of the fu- ture, it comes’ soon enough. Chorus 1, 2, 4; Glee 3; Girls’ Ensemble 1; G. A. Is i, 2, Z' NGI Treasurer 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Dance At- tendant 4; Annual Staff 4; Hi-Lites 4; Y-Teens Le2no A: CURTIS SINGER An ounce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow. 48 MARY ANN SOBCZYK It’s so easy to be good natured. Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Chonis21= Yo-F.C. 4, MARILYN STRECK In every rank be it great or small, she fills her place among them all. Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A: AS 1, 2,°3;.4; Chorus 1, 4; Glee 2, 3; Hi-Lites rb wey EY LAWRENCE SWAIN Sports and scores are his aim, he’s on the spot for every game. SANDRA VALENTINE Pretty to walk with, fun to talk with, nice to think about too. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Ensem- ble 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer of Annual 4; G. A. A. 1; Hi-Lites 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens Secretary 3; Y-Teens President 4; Y-Teens Devotional Lead- er 2; Student Council 4; Sweetheart Queen 4. ALLAN WARNER Al’s a fine fellow to know, he’s hardly ever feeling low. Band 2, 3, 4; Band Vice President 4; Chorus 3. ROBERT WHITEHEAD School is fun but a both- er too. MICHAEL WEBSTER For when the one Great Scorer comes to mark against your name, he marks not that you won or lost, but how you played the game. Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Hi- Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Presi- dent 3, 4; Class President 2; Senior Play 4; Science Clubs, 4; Football 1,2; 3, 4; Football Co-Cap- tain 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Co- Captain 4. RONALD WILLARD No civilized person ever goes to bed the same day he gets up. mimi’ ll, 2 3, Ze (hese Play 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Basketball 3. DOROTHY ZAPOTOCZKY Chattering always and giggling too, when you’re ‘round Dorothy, you can’t be blue. G. A. A. 1, 4; Y-Teens 1; Chorus 1; Hi-Lites 4. Class Will - We the Senior Class of Highland High School of 1956 being of sound mind and able body, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. |, Bernard Arnold, will anything | have to anyone willing to take it. |, David Baxter, will my ability to make corn- crushers to shop class. |, Darlene Beachler, will my ability to read instructions on Mr. Rio’s Government tests to the Juniors for future use. |, Pete Berger, will second base to Dennis Oles. |, Larry Bergstrom, will my ability to be polite to first basemen to the coming baseball team. |, Rog Bowman, will be glad to get out of here. |, Jim Cady, will my ability to deliver a well- prepared spe ech to Tom Webster. |, Lynne Cady, will my. government outlines to Mr. Rios for his furniture covers. |, Joan Capes, will my pizza to anyone who thinks they can stomach my cooking and will furnish the Alka-Seltzer. |, Quella Couch, will my shyness to Gail Van Arsdell. |, Roberta Dale, will my 18 credits to any Junior that doesn’t have enough. |, Marilyn Edwards, will my ability to learn and LIKE English to my brother Kenny. |, Bud Fogle, will my inferiority complex to either of the coaches. |, Marge Friedline, will my ability in Plane Geometry to Barbara Viers. |, Pat Glover, will my ability to learn of Senior English Compositions 18 weeks before they are due and to put off doing them until the night before they are due to Linda Olden and Gloria Glover. |, Charlotte Godfrey, will my ability to keep calm at basketball games to Geraldine Snyder. |, Jim Gorman, will my ability to get along with the teachers to Jonnie Canfield. |, Mary Guiliano, will my Bermuda shorts to Mr. Rios. |, Bey Hartman, will my ability to get along with Mr. Rios to Bonnie Mcllvried. |, Jerry Hartman, will my good behavior in Mr. Wagner's shop class to Dave Sheehan. |, Ramon Hazen, will my athletic ability to Elwin Rickert. |, Eve Herrmann, will the carbon copy of my Government notebook to Charmaen Guisinger. |, Patricia Hodgman, will my ability to roll my eyes to Mrs. Williams or any other person who desires such a talent. |, Jim Kamps, will my ability to stay out of trouble in study hall to Dave Sheehan. |, Norman Krueger, will my ability to stop the flow of hydrogen from a hydrogen generator with my finger to anyone who is dumb enough to try it. |, Twila Leatherman, will my quietness and shyness to Joan Mostoller. 50 |, Herb Long, will my curly hair to anyone who has the silly idea that they would like it. |, Ron Louk, will my ability to stay out of trouble to Wesley Tibbits. |, Paul McCaudy, will my ability to play sports and not get mad to Mr. Tyree. |, Pat Mostoller, will my tremendous height of 5° 14%” to my cousin, Elaine Mostoller. |, Marge Mulcahy, will my ability to get into the ditch while taking my Driver Training test to any future Driver Training student. |, Barbara Olden, will my tooth-pick figure to my big, little sister, Linda. |; Gary Peterson, will my ability to break test tubes in Chemistry class to anyone who can break them. |, Dorothy Phillips, will all of my Government clippings to Mr. Rios to paper his house with. |, Lee Phillips, will my ability not to get traffic tickets to Roland Crandall. |, Ed Plute, will my touchdown making ability to Bill Noss. |, Tom Rickbrodt, will my driving habits to Mrs. Myers. |, Phyllis Rickert, will all my brains to the National Honor Society. |, Bob Ruckel, will my ability to stay out of trouble to anyone in the Junior class. |, Lavonne Schiele, will my A’s in Physical Education to Jamie Cooper. |, Paul Sheehan, will my ability to aggravate the teachers to all the underclassmen. |, Doris Simon, will my ability to “hotrod” to Carol Krueger. |, Curtis Singer, will my 1940 Chevy to anyone who wants it. |, Mary Ann Sobczyk, will my ability to keep out of detention to the freshmen. |, Marilyn Streck, will my ability to pass first year typing class after two years to anyone who cannot make it on the second try. |, Carol Swain, will to Paul McCaudy a life- time supply of salt and pepper shakers. |, Sandra Valentine, will my driving ability to my cousin, Rita Stoll. |, Allan Warner, will my ability to make “Pi” to the cooks of Highland High in hopes that their results aren’t quite so well mixed. |, Michael Webster, will my ability to get caught flicking school to Roland Crandall. |, Ronnie Willard, will my ability to butter teachers to Brian Day. |, Rita Yost, will all the headaches and troubles of the Business Manager of the An- nual to Martha Vermillion. |, Dorothy Zapotoczky, will my ability to change diapers to Rita Yost. Class, Luphecy THE HATFIELDS AND THE McCOYS or THE HIGHLAND RIDGE RUNNERS Alas, what will happen to the brilliant and prosperous Seniors of Highland High School. Let me relate to you in this little episode what may happen in the near future. As we look over the beautiful green hills of Kentucky, our gaze drops down to a small country scene of village and landscape. Look! What is that coming down the road? Why it’s Ronnie Willard driving a herd of hogs and Lynne Cady carrying his jug of “Mountain Dew.” As we go along, we find Paul Sheehan up in a tree trying to catch Eddie Plute whom he thought was an opossum. Also as we walk along we find a still operated by Pete Berger, Twila Leatherman, and Tom Rick- brodt. Twila and Tom are the official tasters. We all stop and have a swig and who should drive up in his 1928 hard top convertible but Roger Bowman. He is hauling Pat Mostoller and Carol Swain in the back seat with his pet mule. Here comes Ramon Hazen across the sweet potato patch. With him are the best gun shooting gals in the county; 'Connie Nei- heiser and Doris Simon. Doris won a medal by shooting a flea off Mary Ann Sobczyk’s hound dog. Jim.Cady is with them. He also won a medal, but he won his by shooting Sandra Valentine whom he mistook for his wife. | wonder why they are all gathering here? Must be some reason, but look! What is that? It looks like Marilyn Edwards and her cone-pone eating band composed of Margie Friedline, Lavonne Schiele, and their jug car- rier, Allan Warner. My mammy’s corn cob pipe, but there must be something going to happen! What, what’s that? A wedding? where? At the general store in Shoeless Gulch. What are we waiting for. Let’s go! As we go along the narrow road, what should we pass, but tne Hog Wallow Olympics. Here we find Bernie Arnold, Mike Webster, and Larry Bergstrom engaged in the most strenous feat of the whole contest. Grinning down a bear. Ronnie Louk won the male beauty contest for having the best looking and cleanest feet in the county. We see a group of lovely Strawberry Patch girls, Joan Capes, Rita Yost, and Mary Guiliano, getting ready for their feat —A man hunt. Running with them, is Charlotte Godfrey who always gets her man. Curtis Singer is the judge. This is the only way he can escape from being caught in the man hunt. We didn’t have time to stay longer, so we went on and who should we pass, but the district Revenue officers, Jim Gorman and 51 Norman Krueger. They had under arrest Eve Herrmann because she had been milking a cow, and Dorothy Zapotoczky made the cow kick the bucket and Beverly Hartman was left holding the bag. A bad offense. We finally arrive at the store which is owned by Jim Kamps. He’s furnishing all the moonshine for the wedding. We all go in and who should we see but Margie Mulcahy and her six young’uns. A person meets the whole populace in a place like this. Here back from the city are Herb Long and David Baxter. Herb made his money by selling the Empire State Building. David lost his by buying it. Oh, look! Here comes Gary Peterson without his shoes on. That means Larry Swain will step on them when they start a hoe-down. Larry lost ten pounds at the last wedding when he came with Marilyn Streck. She lost five pounds trying to keep up with him. Barbara Olden is here too. She won a gold pig for being the best hog-caller in Shoe- less Gulch. | wish this wedding would start. Oh, Look! Here comes the best man, Bud Fogle with a dandelion stuck under his suspenders. But where is everyone else? Oh, what’s that? Pat Hodgman and Roberta Dale forgot theit shoes and Quella Couch and Phyllis Rickert got tied up in their supper. Spaghetti. Well, interruptions do happen. There’s the editor of the Greasy Gazzette, Darlene Beachler and her two assistants, Paul McCaudy and Ted McVay. Ted and Paul dis- tribute the paper every leap year with all the bachelors’ names in it to the single girls. Very convenient. At last. Here comes the Parson, Pat Glover who will join Dorothy Phillips and Bob Ruckel in a hog-ring ceremony. What, what did you say? Chuck Miller went to get the ring but the hog ran off. Bob Whitehead said that he would get a ring from his hog, but come to find out, Bob’s hog had run away with Chuck's. Well, what can you expect. The bride’s crying and the groom, where is that groom. Bless my soul, he’s run off. | guess he won’t be back because Lee Phillips, the constable, and Jerry Hartman, his deputy, went after him. Lee and Jerry have never gotten a man yet, but they keep trying. Confusion reigns in the general store as we leave. The Highlanders are happy and contented though, as they live in Shoeless Gulch, even if the girls don’t always get thei: man. Ww XI CARPENTER’S STUDIO “CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHERS” 965 Copley Rd. 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Direct Ford Dealer For 26 Years Medina, Ohio Sura Ko Cee SY CONSTRUCTION CO Industrial Chimneys and Steeplejack Work BRICK OR CONCRETE Repointing and Repairing Cleveland-Rittman Road Sharon Center 5964 CURTIS MEN’S WEAR “For the Brands You Know” Arrow Shirts and Sportswear Wadsworth, Ohio Hart-Schaffner and Marx Clothing Best Wishes to Graduates ELM FARM DAIRY Milk Ice Cream Phone: 2-9994 Medina, Ohio Lithographers Over 50 Years of Community Service THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WADSWORTH Wadsworth, Ohio Member of F.D.I.C. Complete Banking Service DICK’S SELF SERVE HARDWARE Phone: 38411 Wadsworth, Ohio Open New Gravel Bank JOHNNIE FERRISE Excavation, Contracting and Trucking Sharon Center, Ohio Sharon Center Kozy Korner Phone: 9392 Restaurant Our Dealership Wishes Highland School the Best of Success GIBBS MOTOR COMPANY Chevrolet — Oldsmobile 35 Years of Friendly Service Medina, Ohio Shopping Center at Shopping Center at Medina, Ohio Middleburg Hts., Ohio Howard W. Bauer A Girl’s Best Friend Heating Roofing Contractor BETTER DRESS SHOPS 306 E. Smith Road Both a Name a Promise Medina, Ohio Shopping Center at Broadview at Brookpark BOWMAN AUTOMOBILE SALES COMPANY Compliments of CITY LOAN AND SAVINGS COMPANY Wadsworth, Ohio Medina, Ohio FOR THE BEST QUALITY IN FLOWERS AND GIFTS EVERHARD’S FLOWERS Store Greenhouse 143 Main Street 145 South Lyman Street Phone 3-616] Phone 3-6162 Jes Yorn Z: Yan'e o Wrong IF Youbive Wadsworth, Ohio Compliments of EARL G. FRENCH Electrician Plumber Granger, Ohio R. D. GRAVES COMPANY Wholesale Butchering Strongsville Phone: Center 8-6225 . : j GROSSEN BACH ER’S The line up ! ! Route No. 2 Granger, Ohio General Blacksmithing Phone: Sharon Center 9103 or Sharon Center 9115 Willys Nash Diamond T HANSHUE AUTO CO. 119 North Court Street Medina, Ohio Phone: 2-7971 Charles Hanshue Lloyd A. 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WEST, Proprietor Sharon Center 5952 - 5150 WEST HEATING SERVICE Sales and Service - Bottle Gas Oil - All Appliances REMSEN CORNERS Medina, Ohio HIGHLAND GARDENS Fresh Vegetables and Berries in Season Located on Road No. 94 at Remson Corners Phone: Sharon Center 5960 ROHRER BARTON, INC. DeSoto - Plymouth Sales — Service 332 College Street Wadsworth, Ohio Phone 3-2108 CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES THE SHARON CENTER BANKING COMPANY Sharon Center Ohio Phone: 5651 Complete Financial Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation KLEIN’S CLOTHING STORE Wadsworth, Ohio MOZENA’S CHICKEN AND STEAK DINNERS Corner Rt. Phone 18 and 94 S. C. 5041 WOLF’S SOHIO STATION Sohio Products Lubrication General Repair Sharon Center Phone: 5974 KLINE’S STORE Medina, Ohio DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT 1 k 880 West Market GEO. F. REINHARDT COMPANY In Fairlawn Akron, Ohio i aia ao AG aa Medina, Ohio And the band played on!! 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