Jones Junior High School - Focus Yearbook (Marion, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1977 volume:

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This year was certainly a new beginning for the seventh graders and a starting over for the eighth and ninth graders and faculty. (FAR ABOVE) Kathy Ogden plays her violin during the eighth and ninth grade advanced orchestra ' s first performance. (ABOVE) Freedom Jam plays for the school and later, at the afterschool performance, played for 1000 people. The play, FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON, was the first play ever produced by Mr. Schuler ' s first year drama class. It was produced on the new stage the tense night of Saturday, December 4. John Hamm kneels next to Algernon ' s grave in the play FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON . (ABOVE) Steve Miller performs with the rest of the ninth grade ensemble in the Christmas program. (ABOVE RIGHT) Mr. and Mrs. Mazer speak with Mr. Stuckey about their daughter ' s grades at the first open house. (RIGHT) Jeff Todd and Holly Apperson enjoy a dance during the first Snowball. Old events made special Because of the new Jones and the first year, many old happenings became very special events. Just the fact thay happened during the first year at the new Jones made them special. The very first Snowball dance was held in the new cafetorium on December 11. It took awhile for couples to work up enough courage to go out on the dance floor. But soon everyone was dancing to the music that Energy Crisis played. Even Julie Harris, who was crowned Snowball Queen, danced. Parents came to see the new school and to talk to teachers at the first open house. Many of the peo- ple who came were interested in the triangular rooms and the biology classes. The first Christmas program was held on December 15. Ensemble, glee club, eighth grade chorus, and eighth and ninth grade bands per- formed. There have been other Snowballs, open houses, and Christmas programs, but these were special because they were the first at the new Jones. For some students this first year at the new Jones was a new beginning. For others it was a starting over. The first year was also a new beginning for some of the teachers and a starting over for many others. A new beginning for some, a starting over for others, a first year at the new Jones. Freshmen capture city title, Freezing rain pelted down as the freshmen ended an undefeated football season. The 22-0 rout of Mississinewa retaliated for the 50-2 stomping Jones received last year. Even though the rain did hamper the game a bit, it didn ' t stop Kelly Browner from scoring two touchdowns. Some of the seasons high points were: a 99 1 2 yard touchdown run by Cubie Jones in the Kokomo Haworth game, the first game at home, and, of course, the undefeated season which Jones hasn ' t seen in some years. The new facilities have helped, but the hard work and determination of the players and coaches got us the perfect season, said Mr. Donald. During an early morning practice, Rick Meyer said, We dedicate the Kokomo Haworth game to Jeff Ferguson. Jeff being one of the four players who sustained injuries during the season, received a bruised kidney during practice just a few days before the McCulloch game. During that game, Keith Hansel threw a 25-yard touch down pass to Billy Hannah with less than two minutes left to ice the championship. Jones had already stomped Justice 28-14 in their seasonal opener. Although Jones shut out three teams this year, the most exciting part was when Cubie Jones ran Jones ' first touchdown on their home field. The touchdown came on Jones ' first play at home on a sweep around the end and the points helped the Panthers mutilate Huntington Crestview 38-0. The same Jones team that went 1-5 last year went 5-0 this year. ABOVE: Kelly Browner races for a touchdown during the Huntington Crestview game. Jones won the game 38-0. RIGHT: Mr. Donald talks strategy to team as Coaches Mr. Butler and Mr. Emmons look on. FAR RIGHT: The Jones offense accumulated a total of 1 14 points as opposed to 22 for the overall opponents. Pictured at far right is second string offense during the Huntington Crestview game. Jones Team Opp 28 Justice Huntington 14 38 Crestview 6 McCulloch 20 Kokomo Haworth 8 22 Mississinewa Anderson North game cance lied finish 5-0 I NINTH GRADE FOOTBALL was FRONT ROW: (cheerleaders) Kim Payne, Sebrena Weaver, Judy Black, Jody Haug, Patt Hall, Teresa Laudeman; Toney Ford; SECOND ROW: Joey Kennedy, Troy Nukes, Dan Yoder, Brian Johnson, Ken Hancock, Clayton Withrow, Kelly Browner, Cubie Jones, David Gibson, Kerry Wright; THIRD ROW: Jeff Ferguson, Chuck Williams, Leroy Morris, Keith Lada; FOURTH ROW: Coach Mr. Donald, Bill Hannah, Dana Millen, Randy Miller, Ronnie Haynes, Dave Smith, Keith Hansel, Winford Patton, Reggie Smith, Doug Fisher, Terry Wright, Tommy Smith; FIFTH ROW: Terry Snyder, Andy Thomas, Rick Meyer, Beany Scott, John Hamm, Don Baird, Andy Swain, Jay Kirkwood, Mark Mazer, (manager) Brad Fortney; BACK ROW: Coach Mr. Butler, Tony Bobson, Coach Mr. Emmons. 7th 8th lose only one From a frustrating 1 and 5 mark last year to an almost perfect 5 and 1 record is what the 7th and 8th grade accomplished this season. They started off with an 18-8 loss to Justice in their first home game ever on the Jones field. But they came back to win the rest of their games. A new field, having their own practice field, and a lot of team effort made the 7th and 8th grade season a success. Against McCulloch in the last game of the season, the 7th and 8th grade shut out McCulloch 16-0, putting them in a tie with Justice for the city championship. Phil Foreman caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Craig Stace. John Flanigan ran for the extra point. Rocky Adrianson ran 40 yards for the other touchdown. The defense scored the other two points on a safety. Even though Jones lost to Justice in the first game they came back later in the season to whip Justice 20-8. John Flanigan, Richard Mathias, and Craig Stace all scored touchdowns. Being able to have our own practice field helped because it gave us enough room to run end sweeps and passes, said Coach Daniel. Coming to a new school, the starting of a new team, the 7th and 8th grade ended with a 5 and 1 mark, a big turn around from last year ' s team which had a 1 and 5 record. Rex Kinch runs the ball for a good gain enroute to Jones one and only loss to Justice in their first home game ever. Mike Mooney tackles a Justice runner as Richard Mathias (left) and Rocky Adrianson (right) help out. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL was FRONT ROW: Phil Foreman, Pat Love, David McGuinn, Kevin Hansel, Kenneth Browner, Manual Davis, Mike Higgerson, Bart Goodman, Mike Mooney, Jerry Roper, Rocky Adrianson; SECOND ROW: (managers) Kevin Cole, Theresa Faulkner; Stuart Bausserman, Ron Peters, Scott Gosnell, Robert Barnett, Tom Rea, Rex Kinch, Effren Brown, Rick Bridges, (managers) Gena Pence, Sheri McGuinn; THIRD ROW: Coach Mr. Daniel, Ed Wright, Doug Ireland, Mike Eib, Stephen Dorsey, Craig Stace, John Flanigan, Ron Young, Gordon McKinney, Martin Moreno, Coach Mr. Marcuson; FOURTH ROW: Marc Rowe, Toby McKaig, Pete Perkins, Mick Fisher, Dennis Watson, Richard Mathias, Glen Smith, Jeff Jones. Sam Young (at right) tackles the ball carrier as Rocky Adrianson (at left) is also there. Jones lost the game 18-8 to Justice. Rocky Adrianson waits to tackle a Justice runner in Jones only loss of the season. ones Team Opp 8 Justice 18 16 McCulloch 6 20 Anderson North 20 Justice 8 24 Mississinewa 14 16 McCulloch 7th 8th perfect at home; 9th loses only to Justice SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE VOLLEYBALL was FRONT ROW: (manager) Cindy Thorne, Cherry Weaver, Teri Bowling, Tracy Castillo, Kristi Herd, Stacey Kirk, Becky Anderson, Tricia Richard; BACK ROW: Coach Mr. Harvey, Valerie Blackmon, Sharon Jones, Joanie Fries, Ann Miller, Holly Apperson, Treva Jackson, Kimberly Luster, Coach Mrs. Mauzy. NOT PICTURED: Laura Shepard, Melissa Elkins. BELOW: Lavella Nash goes high to spike ball during a home game. RIGHT: Stacey Kirk gets some advice from Mr. Harvey in tourney loss to Justice. NINTH GRADE VOLLEYBALL was FRONT ROW: (manager) Annette Hollins, Cathy Thomas, Judy Perkins, Joanne Thomas, Jody Haug, Judy Black, Mattie Jones, Linda Cassidy, (manager) Edna Richard; BACK ROW: Coach Mr. Harvey, Sheila Bowlds, Shirley Jones, Lashelle Hutchinson, Margie Riley, Jennifer Snowhite, Anne Suever, Lavella Nash, Coach Mrs. Mauzy. NOT PICTURED: Veta Barnett. :; - ' g •■ ■■ ' Jones Team 9th 15 Huntington Crestview 15 Huntington Crestview 15 Bennett 15 Bennett 15 Justice a 10 Justice 10 Justice ,£ 10 McCulloch m 15 McCulloch M 15 McCulloch ; f 11 Madison Grant : Madison Gr MB M 15 15 Madison Grant 6 Justice ■ ' ' LpM) 10 ..Justice j 4 1,5 Huntington Riverview %;.; 12.., Huntington Riverview V 15 4 Huntington Riverview | Jones Team 7th and 8th 15 Wabash S 14 Wabash 15 Wabash £ 15 Just ice ■Pig %1 15 Justice! ' «HM 12 ElwoodM 13 Elwood qggy ,.. i 4 McCulloch 6 McCulloch , - l3..«.„ ...Justice r 9 Justice 15 Huntington Riverview 15 Huntington Riverview Opp. 7 8 12 5 11 15 15 15 6 2 15 5 8 15 15 3 15 5 Opp. ; 16 15 15 15 15 2 10 I was pleased with the volleyball teams ' records this year, said Mrs. Mauzy. The volleyball teams were the first Jones teams to play in the new gymnasium. Jones only lost one game in the new gym, which, unlike the Coliseum, is a part of the school. Jones home record was much better than their tournament records. In the 7th and 8th grade tournament Jones jumped to a commanding lead, needing only two points to win the first game. Suddenly, a complete turn around occurred, and Justice had the momen- tum. Frustration crossed the girls faces as Justice tied the game. After an exchange of serves, Justice had the ball again and won. Jones lost the second game also. I feel in the 7th and 8th tournament the girls just didn ' t have the experience, said Mrs. Mauzy. The team finished the season 3-3 and didn ' t lose a game at home. Jones freshmen defeated Madison Grant in the opening match of the 9th grade tourney. Forty-five minutes later Jones faced Justice to decide the championship. The long rest allowed the girls to tighten up, and they just couldn ' t get back in form. Jones lost in two games. Mr. Harvey thought the girls just got down on themselves too much. Over all the freshmen girls had a winning season of 5-2. Their only losses during the first year at the new Jones were to Justice. 8th JONES TEAM OPP. 51 McCulloch 17 34 Justice 21 INVITATIONALS RESULTS Bluffton no team Wabash no team City Meet 3rd 7th JONES TEAM OPP. 34 McCulloch 22 38 Justice 24 INVITATIONALS RESULTS Bluffton 6th Wabsh 4th City Meet 2nd 7th and 8th JONES TEAM OPP. 39 Peru 19 SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE CROSS COUNTRY was FRONT ROW: Troy Howell, Scott Ivey, Kerry Minter, M ark Flanlgan, Wayne Wolford, John George, Mike Carl, Lee Howell, Brian Howard, Darlene Diedrich; BACK ROW: Coach Mr. Spielman, Chris Cragun, Ron Drake, Greg Monts, Spencer Shepler, Scott Wharton, Tim Clariett, Mark Burritt, Mark Warner. New course highlights season We had an average season and earned a respectable record, said Coach Spielman. Also the team had dedicated runners and a fair amount of talent, he said. He also stated that he liked having their own course for the first time. Even though the cross country team ' s record was and 6, they lost all their meets by only a few points. Outstanding runners in eighth grade were: John George, Wayne Wolford, Mark Warner, and Scott Ivey. The seventh grade was beaten by McCulloch and Justice during the season. Then they came back and won second in the City Meet behind Justice by one point. Brian Howard and Chris Cragun, two seventh grade runners, finished first and second respectively in the City Meet. The ninth grade did not have a team because they were moved out to the high school. Mark Warner makes his move on a Justice runner only to see a 21-34 loss to Justice. NINTH GRADE BASKETBALL was FRONT ROW: Joe Kennedy, Jeff Ferguson, Winford Patton, Chuck Williams, Kelly Browner, Clayton Withrow. BACK ROW: (manager) Gene Schnar, Ronnie Williams, Steve Spoonhoward, Rod Clarke, Jeff Todd, Brett Smith, Billy Hannah, Ken Hancock, Coach, Mr. Banks. Small size cripples freshmen Sickness and injury plagued the freshmen team as they posted a disappointing 5-7 season. Another reason for the sub .500 season was because of only four home games. Bad weather cancelled two games. Mr. Banks, who had coached the eighth grade for the past few years and then switched to ninth grade, said, If we had had five more games at home, we would have won them. Mr. Banks also said, The only games we should have lost were to Logansport and, I guess, Muncie (Central), cause they were very aggressive. Some of the major mishaps at mid-season were a knee injury to Chuck Williams that sidelined him for most of the season, and a broken finger to Jeff Ferguson that completely limited his action. Steve Spoonhoward also sustained a mid-season injury, but managed to regain his starting position for the last two regularly scheduled games. In the freshmen tourney, Jones played even basketball for four quarters in both games, then lost in overtime to both McCulloch (42-44) and Blackford County (64-71) and took a surprising fourth in the tourney. McCulloch went on to win the tourney, but Jones got revenge later with a 48-41 trouncing near the end of the season. The talented 6 ' 3 Jeff Todd, who led his team in scoring all three years he was at Jones, moved out to the high school to play reserve basketball for the Giants. Todd, who averaged 18 points a game this year, said, It ' s great, I think I ' m just lucky to be playing at the high school. The B team also had a disappointing season, posting a 2-6 record. In the last game against Eastbrook, Mr. Banks was forced to play two of his student managers in both A and B games to replace fouled out players and the vacancy of the missing Jeff Todd and Steve Spoonhoward. s Team 31 Southern Wells 28 Logansport 62 Oak Hill 54 Muncie South 42 Justice 60 Mississinewa 63 Huntington Riverview 36 Muncie Central 48 McCulloch Tournament 42 McCulloch 64 Blackford County (overtime) 44 (overtime) 71 ■ ' FAR LEFT: Winford Patton, who came on to take a starting position after the Christmas holiday layoff, shoots for two points in a tourney game against McCulloch. Jones lost 42-44 in overtime. LEFT: Jeff Todd shoots for two points in a game that saw Jones win 48-41 over McCulloch. Jeff later went out to the high school to play reserve basketball for the Giants. ABOVE: Ronnie Williams shoots for two points in the morning game against McCulloch. Jones placed a surprising fourth in the freshmen tourney. First eighth grade wins tourney Seconds only remained in a game that saw Jones battle back from a ten point disadvantage into a one point lead. Jones then scored on a rebound by Tom Elkins to defeat McCulloch 37-34. This was the thrilling end to the eighth grade ' s 12-3 season. Mr. Lowe, in his second straight year as the team ' s coach, led the eighth grade to an undefeated home schedule and the tournament title, two important preseason goals. Against Fairmount in the first home game of the season, Jones easily won 60-36. Jones led the whole game displaying tremendous offensive and defensive pressure. In the opening game of the tournament, Jones defeated McCulloch 47-38. The championship game matched Jones against Justice. Both teams came out tense and nervous. Jones then methodically pulled away on fast breaks and defense. Jones won easily 54-41 to win the city championship. Mr. Lowe stated simply after the game, I feel great! That ' s all I can say. Throughout the season Mr. Lowe started many players on the A-team. The players who started most often were: Rocky Adrianson, Todd Nukes, Stephen Dorsey, Tom Elkins, Sam Young, and Ron Peters. With the drastically changed schedule, Jones only lost to one new team: East Jay. Jones B-team was 2-2 on the year, including a season-ending win over McCulloch. The eighth graders were the only Jones team to win a basketball tourney. I EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL was FRONT ROW: (manager) Ezell Hudson, Toby McKaig, Tracy Theurer, Rex Kinch, Mike Mooney, Louis Bradshaw, (manager) Matt Patterson; BACK ROW: Coach Mr. Lowe, (manager) John George, Rocky Adrianson, Scott Wagoner, Ron Peters, Todd Nukes, Tommy Elkins, Craig Stace, Steve Dorsey, John Flanigan, (manager) Bryan Dawson. NOT PICTURED: Sam Young and Marc Rowe. LEFT: Sam Young (44) looks for someone to pass to during tourney win over McCulloch. The tournament was held at the Coliseum instead of being played at Jones to achieve a neutral court. BELOW: Rocky Adrianson (43) shoots against Justice in a home game while Tom Elkins looks on. Jones won 31-30. RIGHT: Todd Nukes (35) attempts a shot over Bennett defenders in a home game. Jones won 54-29. Jones Team 60 Fairmount 54 Southern Wells 56 J. C. Knight 40 East Jay 31 Justice 62 Mississinewa 46 Hartford City 49 Elwood 43 Anderson North 54 Bennett 43 Hunt. Riverview 31 Muncie McKinley 37 McCulloch Tournament 47 McCulloch 54 Justice Opp. 36 15 26 43 30 40 39 38 49 29 33 41 34 38 41 SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBALL was FRONT ROW: Keefe Donald, Mike Carl, Chris Cragun, Jerry Roper, Pete Perkins, Ron Drake, (manager) Dennis Watson; BACK ROW: Greg Monts, Dalton Johnson, Carl Guarneri, Spencer Shepler, Scott Wharton, Fred Silvey, Ricky Dillon, Kenneth Browner, Coach Mr. Daniel ' -■--f ' ' ' LEFT: Mike Carl (15) makes a move to the bucket in a 36-16 home game win over Bennett. RIGHT: Pete Perkins (11) goes up for the first two points in the new Jones gym on the way to a 28-21 win over Fairmount. Chris Cragun (10), who is a frequent starter, dribbles up the court in the opening game of the season against Fairmount. 7th win first game, end 5-8 Disappointing season, said Mr. Daniel, in his first year of coaching, as his seventh grade basketball team ended up the season with a 5-8 record. Mr. Daniel also stated that part of the reason they had a losing season was that some players had experience and others didn ' t. Jones seventh graders started the season off in winning fashion by defeating Fairmount 28-21 in the first home basketball game at Jones. They kept themselves on the winning track by nudging past J. C. Knight 25-20 in overtime. Along came the tournament and Jones despite the fact they won their first two games, would be entering with a 5-6 record. They would play McCulloch in hopes they could get revenge for an earlier loss in the season, but it turned out McCulloch was too much as Jones lost to them 53-26. There was no consolation because the weather prevented Hartford City, the fourth team, from making it. This gave Justice a bye to the championship. We took bad shots and didn ' t have enough rebounding, said Ronnie Drake on why he felt the seventh grade lost the city tournament. Jones seventh grade A and B teams ended their season with a road game against Justice. At firs t it looked as though Justice would run away with the A team game as they led 23-6 midway in the second quarter. Although Justice was ahead at the half something ignited the seventh graders to tie Justice 30-30 at the end of the third quarter. The last quarter was a fight to the finish. However, the finish wasn ' t liked by Jones as they lost in the final moments of the game 37-35. The Jones B team took the game against Justice worse as they were whipped 48-23, as they ended the season with a disappointing 1-4 record. Jones Team Opp. 28 Fairmount 21 25 J. C. Knight (overtime) 20 27 East Jay 35 20 Anderson South 52 42 Anderson North 60 48 Hartford City 33 33 Elwood 36 29 McCulloch 42 36 Bennett 16 46 Mississinewa East 44 25 Muncie McKinley 38 35 Justice Tournament 37 26 McCulloch 53 Hartforc City consolation game cancelled NINTH GRADE WRESTLING was FRONT ROW: Mike David, Doug Fisher, Steve Clemmons, David Gibson, Brian Johnson, Dave Smith, Tommy Smith, Reggie Smith, (manager) Glen Smith; BACK ROW: (managers) Ricky Stevens and Mick Fisher, Coach Mr. Butler, Terry Wright, Kerry Wright, Keith Hansel, Willie Smith, Leroy Morris, (managers) Mark Warner and Danny Smith. Reggie Smith, co-MVP and undefeated wrestler, has control over a Muncie Central wrestler enroute to one of his many victories. Jones lost the match 33-34. 9th graders win city championship, 7th and 8th win first match We had a lot of new wrestlers who did a fine job, said Coach Mr. Butler at the end of the season. Jones ninth grade wrestlers started out the year in winning style by winning their first match at the new Jones 33-24 over Muncie South. They kept the style of winning going by ending the season with a 5-2 record. Two of the outstanding players were David Gibson and Reggie Smith. Both of them went undefeated. David and Reggie had records of 27-1 and 26-1 respectively over their three year junior high wrestling careers at Jones. The team did a real good job and everyone cared about each other, said Kerry Wright, a ninth grade wrestler. There weren ' t a lot of fans at the matches, but I don ' t think it hurt our season any, said Steve Clemmons, a ninth grade wrestler. Jones ninth grade wrestlers had many wrestlers who had wrestled three years at Jones. Those wrestlers were able to see their third straight city championship. Also these wrestlers saw in their three-year career their only two dual meet losses. LEFT: Terry Wright eventually pinned his Muncie Central opponent. Terry was one of four undefeated wrestlers. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE WRESTLING was FRONT ROW: Russell Bobson, Lorenzo Smith, Randy Scott, Rick Keefer, Larry York, Troy Howell, Tim Hotsinpiller, John Salter, Terry Smith, Matt Patterson; SECOND ROW: Rex King, Toby McKaig, John George, Corey Johnson, Mark Warner, Keefe Donald, Kevin Hansel, Michael Lee, Wayne Wolford, Mark Burritt, Dave McGuinn, Bart Goodman, Kevin Ansil, BACK ROW: Mike Fife, Gary Fite, Ezelle Hudson, Scott Edwards, John Flanigan, Kevin Cole, Rick Bridges, Sam Young, Gary Secrest, Gordon McKinney, Effren Brown, Ken Browner, Coach Mr. Butler, Jeff Jones. NOT PICTURED are Tom Rea and Scott Gosnell. Jones seventh and eighth grade wrestlers only completed two matches when the yearbook was sent in. Seventh grade wrestlers won both by defeating Huntinton Crestview 39-24 and McCulloch 42-30. Eighth Grade wrestlers also won by whipping Crestview 36-21 and McCulloch 40-22. Jones Team Opp. 33 Muncie South 24 37 McCulloch 24 33 Jay County 36 45 Justice 15 45 McCulloch 24 53 Justice 12 33 Muncie Central 34 Girls ' basketball begins new era 9th GRADE GIRLS ' BASKETBALL TEAM was: FRONT ROW; Diane Clay, Cathy Thomas, Annette Hollins, Julie Harris, Candy Lane, BACK ROW; Anne Suever, Lavella Nash, Gail Patton, Lashelle Hutchinson, Judy Black, Sheila Bowlds, Coach Mrs. Studebaker. 8th GRADE GIRLS ' BASKETBALL TEAM was: FRONT ROW; Manager Margie Harsha, Darlene Diedrich, Karen Jackson, Kristi Herd, Treva Jackson, Becky Anderson, Kathy Ogden, Shelly Rogers, Manager Tam- my Jones, BACK ROW: Manager Florence Flemmons, Melissa Elkins, Teri Bowling, Nanette Duvall, Ann Miller, Joyce Jackson, Liz Stevens, Kimberly Luster, Sharon Jones, Coach Miss Hesse. 9th 8th Jones Team Opp. Jones Team Opp. 12 Justice 17 28 Justice 11 11 McCulloch 17 28 McCulloch 15 14 Justice 26 28 Justice 25 22 McCulloch 14 28 McCullouch 33 22 Huntington Riverview 17 35 Huntington Riverview 21 Attendance at girls ' basketball games weren ' t quite the same at boys ' basketball games, but there was still plen- ty of excitement. An excited team and audience watch as Darlene Diedrich shoots for her only two points in the Jones-McCulloch home game. Jones won 28-15. Cathy Thomas drives for a lay-up in a home game against McCulloch. Cathy scored 7 points in a losing cause for the freshmen. Girls ' basketball, for the first year, came to the new multi-million dollar junior high school. The two teams helped spark the first year for the Panthers. Mrs. Studebaker, coach for the freshmen, was new to coaching and ended with a misleading 2-3 season. Miss Hesse, also a first year coach, had an impressive 5-1 seventh and eighth grade season. Although each coach had a different record, each showed the determination to teach their girls sportsmanship and the basic rules of basketball. She ' s a good coach, said Suzie Schrecongost about Mrs. Studebaker. Suzie also said, I think it is neat playing girls ' basketball on a competitive level. Cathy Thomas, who shot all but two shots in the first game against Justice, said, I guess the reason I shot so much was because no one else would shoot. Cathy also thought that being the high scorer for the ninth grade was a highpoint for her. We ' re just like the High School. We have talent, but no one wants to use it, said Anne Suever. The seventh and eighth grade team had a city championship, but the ninth grade only had the honor of being the first girls ' basketball team. CO CO gymnastics season SEVENTH GRADE AND EIGHTH GRADE TEAM was FRONT ROW: Terry Smith, Lori Mazer, Julie Meyer, Alicia Jump, Tammy Smith, Nikki Payne, Julie Perez, Angie Dollar, Coach Mrs. Cloud. NOT P ICTURED: Stacey Johnson and Liz Stevens. NINTH GRADE TEAM was BACK ROW: Teresa Laudeman, Lizzy Smith, Sebrena Weaver, Anne Nelson, Karen Voght, Judy Black, Jenni Snowhite, Ann Zobrosky, Susan Reid, Sheri Rumple, Julie Harris, Elaine Monts. NOT PICTURED: Diane Clay. LEFT: Julie Meyer practices while Alicia Jump looks on. ABOVE: Nikki Payne works on a routine for the uneven bars. The teams ' strong point is probably the floor exercise, said Mrs. Cloud, coach of the two girls gymnastics teams. The teams are weak in the all-around competition, though, she added. Bad weather during January caused school cancellations and delayed tryouts. Tryouts were not held until February and teams were picked one week before the scheduled first meet. Gymnastics received new equipment this year including: a balance beam, uneven parallel bars, sidehorse, and floor exercise mats. I think the new equipment is great! said Julie Harris, a member of the ninth grade team. Stacey Johnson, a seventh and eighth grade member, added, I like the equipment, but I wish we could ' ve started earlier. The freshmen team lost Teresa Laudeman, a returning gymnast, when she dislocated her elbow from a fall during tryouts. Ensemble, glee club had lots of fun Eighteen pink roses were presented to Miss Jones from the ninth grade ensemble, after ensemble finished singing, You Need a Little Christmas. When they presented her with roses, tears flowed down the side of her face. Ensemble had a lot of fun. To pay for their look-alike outfits, they had a car wash in 35 degree weather in back of First Baptist Church. They made quite a bit of money. They also went many places like: The Hostess House for the Exchange Club, First Baptist Church twice (once for Sunday morning, another for a group of ladies), the school programs, Dedication, Christmas and spring concerts, plus a few more. Singing and dancing at each one of them. Miss Jones said, They have many possibilities. Glee Club also had lots of fun. They were in the Christmas program and the operetta. Fortune Teller. In the Christmas program the girls wore long dresses, guys wore dress pants outfits. With all the different colors of the clothes, lights, and a beautiful sound, it turned out to be a succesful program. Mr. Jackson, their director, liked the operetta because performers got to sing and act at the same time and that was good experience for a person. There was a Choral Festival at Marion High School where glee club and ensemble, along with the three other junior highs, performed. (ABOVE) John Hamm and Mitch Edwards are trying to look like reindeers. (RIGHT) Sheila Stebbens sings a breath taking song of Where Will You Spend Christmas Eve. NINTH GRADE ENSEMBLE was FRONT ROW: Steve Miller, Kelly Smith, Mitch Edwards, Sheila Stebbins, Joe Collins, Julie Harris; SECOND ROW: David Turner, Suzie Schrecongost, Ed Edgerton, Kimb Payne, Mike Quinn, Jill Gerren; BACK ROW: John Hamm, Karen Voght, Jeff Todd, Stephanie Clark, Steve Spoonhoward, Lisa Bumke. (LEFT) Jennifer Snowhite, Rita Perkins, Jody Haug, Nancy Johnson, Nancy Bilbee, Linda Luttrull sing at Christmas program. NINTH GRADE GLEE CLUB was FRONT ROW: Alan Goodman, Reggie Smith, Jim Allman, Ned Rice, Ron Galway, James Thomas, Dan Yoder, David Gibson, Jody Haug, Nancy Bilbee, Julie Baker; SECOND ROW: Deanna Gause, Linda Cassidy, Ann Zobrosky, Bev Smith, Ernie Courtney, Ronnie Williams, Anthony Johnson, Nick Steinbrunner, Leroy Morris, Dave Smith, Rob Royse, Cindy Hudson, Rita Perkins Nancy Johnson, Linda Luttrull; BACK ROW: Mr. Jackson, Mikki Turner, Marneda Mills, Julie Richards, Stephanie Black, Wanda Levi, Rhonda Patrick, Tracy McGee, Judy Perkins, Susan Love, Melanie Wilson, Peggy Stinger, Laura Green, Jennifer Snowhite, Page Backus, Tresa Howell. Broken foot doesn ' t stop the show FIRST SEMESTER EIGHTH GRADE CHOIR was FRONT ROW: Barbara Cora, Jo Ann Cora, Gabriella Cruz, Tammi McVay, Vicky Gray, Kathy Huston, Kevin Ansel, Scott Gosnell, Efren Brown, Tracy Theurer, Scott Watson, Glen Smith, Rickey Tudor, Rex King, Mr. Jackson, Rae Black, Karen Suever, Beth Alexander, Karolee Chambers, Miss Jones, SECOND ROW: Cheryl Roesly, Tiffany Fortney, Nikki Payne, Annette Stults, Tammi Jones, Gail Norris, Randy Jeffries, Greg Payne, Mark Rowe, Jerry Hannah, Dwight Taylor, Kevin Hansel, Kirk Edwards, Laura Thornberry, Cynthia Boswell, Becky Anderson, Tracy Castillo, Shelly Miller, Teri Bowling; BACK ROW: Giena Pence, Theresa Faulkner, Melinda Morin, Kim Gulliford, Elizabeth Sinclair, Rocky Adrianson, Justin Homer, Mike Fite, Todd Nukes, Tommy Elkins, Tom Ray, Wendy Evans, Brenda Sherman, Linda Hartly, Diane Marks. Miss Jones was trying to get the eighth grade chorus settled down so they could practice on their Christmas songs. She only had five minutes until a mass group of elephants would be tromping through the hall just because of one little bell. After they had two minutes of settling down, one minute of getting ready, and one minute left to sing, the other minute she and two other girls were trying to get the piano out of the hall. When Miss Jones was moving the piano. It fell right on her foot. The day of the program, she broke her foot. The eighth grade choruses were split up in two groups: first semester and second semester. First semester was in the Thanksgiving and Christmas programs, and the second was in the spring concert. In eighth grade chorus they learned how to breathe correctly, sing parts, and just have a lot of fun. SECOND SEMESTER EIGHTH GRADE CHOIR was FRONT ROW: Julie Perez, Becky Huffman, Milton Howard, Matt Patterson, Joe Fansler, David Cox, Tammy Boyer, Tammy Fisher, Donna Case, Laina Guffey, Donna Spangler SECOND ROW: Nita Looney, Carla Murphy, Amy Zobrosky, Julia Wright, Jeff Yeater, Danny Smith, Scott Reynolds, Travis Maxon, Brian Edgerton, Teresa Watkins, Shelly Rogers, Nancy Timmons, Miss Jones; THIRD ROW: Michelle Davis, Dale Hunt, Jennifer Heath, Kathy Shew, Sharon Jones, Jerry Hicks, Sam Leverett, Doug Steinbrunner, Pam Bush, Nikki Payne, Bob Riley, John George; BACK ROW: Lori Wright, Lisa Yeakle, Kim Shouse, Sherri Gipson, Jill Ulme ' r, Kevin Thompson, Mark Alva, Martin Moreno, Gorden McKinney, Mike Mooney, Mr. Jackson. (ABOVE) Miss Jones directs in their first performance during the Thanksgiving program. (ABOVE LEFT OPPOSITE PAGE) Jackie Craig and Nikki Payne practice on This Land is Your Land. 29 gives first musical performance CO ADVANCED ORCHESTRA was FRONT ROW: Steve Wilson, Mark Stevens, Scott Manning, John Abell, Holly Apperson, Kathy Ogden, Donna Brawl, Cindy Templeton, Cindy Thorn, Patsy Curry, Ziva Cook, Kelly Donahue, Mary Madona, Tammi Hisey, Linda Overman; BACK ROW: Mark Bone, Bryan Dawson, Sharon Cole, Kevin Knight, Mike Batton, Phill Foreman, Richard Hale, Steve Gary, Steve Dorsey, Joan Fries, Jenny Donaldson, Jeff Smith, Corey Johnson, Dave Shadier, Gena Spinks. I Steve Wilson, along with Mark Stevens and Holly Apperson, play during the Fall Concert held by the orchestra. Steve and his quintet won first place in the NISBOVA Contest. Steve himself won first place on the violin and second place on the piano. (LEFT) Gary Bruce directs the orchestra in the Fall Concert. Because of a broken arm he could not p lay his instrument in the concert, so Miss Spinks said she wanted to put his good talents to work as director. (BELOW) Scott Manning practices his violin during class. i 4M £ill lUi f l it lff f Vf JSilHPl fV tf ftW5 SWP ' SEVENTH GRADE ORCHESTRA was FRONT ROW: Marc Hulley, Wes Williams, Tom Bates, Mary Lada, Christine Wagner, Lee Ann Stone, Michelle Harris, Laurie Johnson, Vicki Adams, Kim McFarren, Tammy Bilbrey, Rod Carter, Randy Case, Donny Larson, Keith Jones; BACK ROW: Lee Howell, Linda Bradshaw, Jill Van Ness, Bart Goodman, Cliff Lines, Sheri McGuinn, Richard Mathias, Darrell Briscoe, Tracey Harris, Steve Cummings, Lori Storm, Mark Burritt, Dalton Johnson, Tessa McCarty, Teeanna Harris, Gary Bruce, Elise Hewitt, Patricia Nielander, Rennettia Cook, Miss Gena Spinks. People came in the doors, in groups, found a seat, got settled, and patiently waited for the orchestra to come in. Then down the side of the cafetorium came the orchestra, carrying their instruments with them. They were wearing dark skirts with white blouses and dark pants with white shirts. Miss Spinks led them in. They positioned themselves on the stage as Miss Spinks stood on the platform. She lifted her baton, the instruments rose, down went the baton, and the instruments played their first note of their first musical performance at Jones Junior High, on November 23, 1976. About 150 people attended this concert. It was a better turnout than I thought it would be, said Miss Spinks, the director. Miss Spinks directed the first piece, and Gary Bruce, a seventh grader, took over directing the rest of the concert. When he was asked why he was directing, he said, I broke my arm and couldn ' t play my instrument in the concert, Miss Spinks gave me the job of directing. Following the concert refreshments were served. There were many kinds of goodies: fudge, cookies, cakes, brownies, and orange drink served in Ronald McDonald cups, courtesy of McDonalds. When Tammy Bilbrey was asked how she thought the concert went, she said, It went pretty good, but on the last song, we were a little bit mixed up. As when Sherri McGuinn, a bass player lost her music to, I ' d Like to Teach the World to Sing. NINTH GRADE BAND was FRONT ROW: Sheri Rumple, Nancy Raven, Rhonda Stepler, Stephanie King, Virginia Reece, Kim Pinkerton, Lori Fields, Susan Fiely; SECOND ROW: Missy Smith, Drenda Garner, Anne Nelson, Lori Morris, Melo-Dee Bartrom, Susan Reid, Martie Miller, Rodney Clarke, Don Baird, Gene Schnar, Tammi King; BACK ROW: Dave Cole, Billy Bodkins, Rick Meyer, Quinlon Edwards, Dan Yoder, Dave McCord, Kerry Wright, Terry Wright, Tim Weiland, Klaus Harte, Mr. Hoyt. First bands play in first Christmas concert EIGHTH GRADE BAND was FRONT ROW: Sherry Curry, Cindy Howard, Angie Hooper, Kathy Guerin, Margie Harsha, Jayne Ford, Robyn Osborne, Mr.Hoyt; SECOND ROW: Lori Bowen, Jennifer Smithley, Nadine Villarreal, Christine Huffman, Tracy Thorne, Melanie Bye, Jeff Weiland; THIRD ROW: Jenni Jones, Mar-dee Bartrom, Sandy Mack, Pat Love, John Bisher, Tom Powers, Mike Scott; FOURTH ROW: Ron Peters, Troy Dray, David Wood, David Krum, Mark Pearcy, Karen Gerren, Bill Hodson; FIFTH ROW: Johnny Collins, Mike Stepler, John Ahrens, Glen Richardson, Joe Miller, Heidi Harte, Ann Miller; BACK ROW: Scott Ivey, Rex Kinch, Doug Ireland, Mark Warner, Clyde Newton, Vance Meyer. f (ABOVE) Kerry Wright plays in the Christmas Program. About that he said, It is good to know you ' re doing something for the first time in a new place and with friends that you grew up with and have known all your life, it is really a nice, happy feeling to be part of something new. (LEFT) Sheri Rumple and Nancy Raven, ninth graders, play flute during a pep session, in the pep band, which is a part of the band that plays peppier music than the regular band. For the first time, the eighth and ninth grade bands performed in the Christmas program, along with all vocal groups. The reason for the bands performing in the program instead of orchestra was because orchestra had a choice whether to be in the Christmas program or a fall concert by themselves. Since there were so many other groups performing in the Christmas program, they chose the fall concert. The bands performed in the NISBOVA Solo and Ensemble contest at Kokomo Haworth High School, February 12, 1977. Students receiving a first place for superior performances were: Virginia Reece, Tami King, Missy Smith, Jayne Ford, Karren Gerren, Robyn Osborne, Mardee Bartrom, Tim Powers, Glen Richardson, Clyde Newton, and Klaus Harte. They performed in the March 17 concert and March 19 concert also. The band is expanding, we have a total of 135 members in all bands, and there is over 200 students in instrumental music. By next year we should have at least 250 students in all, said Mr. Hoyt. When Mr. Hoyt was asked about the band room itself, he said, The band room looks nice but sounds terrible, it should simulate a more an echoic effect, and storage has proved inadequate, because the bands are expanding by the year. Mr. Hoyt directs the band in the Christmas Concert. One the biggest and best seventh grade bands . SEVENTH GRADE BAND was FRONT ROW: Michele Rumple, Rachelle Winters, Kim Waggoner, Susan Everhart, Lori Royce, Cheryl Munson, Ron Dunham, Rhonda Hosier, Bethanne Young; SECOND ROW: Rhonda Howard, Gail Hillsamer, Amy Pence, Sheila Hall, Kelly Douglass, Bess Donahue, Myles James, Ron Ball, Mark Harwell, Mr. Hoyt; THIRD ROW: Spencer Shepler, Scott Edwards, Eric Marshall, David Judy, Glen Catten, Lee Miller, Paul Wilson, Greg Franklin; FOURTH ROW: Robert Barnett, Jerry Wimmer, Mike Oswald, Jon Ferguson, David White, Julie Knost, Janell Reese; BACK ROW: Mike Pense, Jerry Roper, Karl Backus, Paul Siders, Ricky Porfilio, Lisa Head, Ricky Kimmel, Ricky Harsha. I think this is one of the best and biggest seventh grade bands I ' ve ever taught, said Mr. Hoyt. Even though the seventh grade band didn ' t do as much as the eighth and ninth grade bands, but have performed in programs and contest. Some of them were March 17th and May 4th concert, and on Orientation Day. A few students performed in the March 19th contest. They also performed in the NISBOVA solo and ensemble contest. First place winners were: Bess Donahue, Myles James, and Paul Wilson. (RIGHT) Ron Dunham and Cheryl Munson play their clarinets for the piece, Today Explosion. (BELOW) Amy Pence practices, Westminister Overture on her flute. 1 '  k K ■BW f X B -- Wt y tr Iji fiSlS ' 1 ■ ' ' ■£ - ' ' !;- ttfc .•• jfflMm i ■ ' J fi ■Kk 1 Student council starts slow (LEFT) I think the kids really learned how the decision process works, said Mr. Windle about student council. (BELOW) Jimmy Allman runs the projector at the student council movie. (RIGHT) Mark Mazer, president of student council, works on lights at the student council movie Chosen Survivors. STUDENT COUNCIL was FRONT ROW: Mike Scott, Joe Kennedy, Sheila Stebbens, Jody Haug, Mark Mazer, Mark Stevens, Jaime Scott, Rae Black, Mr. Windle; SECOND ROW: Tammy Smith, Teri Bowling, Beth Cline, Marcella Moreno, Keith Hansel, James Thomas, Margie Riley, Gene Schnar; THIRD ROW: Pam Bush, Karen Suever, Cris Wagoner, Joan Fries, Phil Foreman, Justin Homer, David Brandenburg, David Liles, Terry Bussard; BACK ROW: Larry York, Mick Fisher, Tom Bone, Myles James, Becky Thomas, Malaya Neal, Carl Backus, Liz Stevens, Stacy Kirk, Lori Wright, Kenny Oliver. I think the kids really learned how the decision process works, said Mr. Windle, adviser for student council. The student council started out slow because there wasn ' t an activity period in which the student council could meet during school. Instead they had to wait and meet after school. But they decided to wait until second semester for activities. In January, student council had a movie called The Chosen Survivors. It was shown in the cafetorium. They also had a talent show based on the Gong Show. It was cancelled until the following week because the eighth graders had to go to the high school for orientation, and they wanted to see it. Some of the acts were: Troy Nukes ' band, Stephanie Black, Mark Stevens, and Clayton Withrow. They also had a student council day in April. Student council day was when the members of student council taught classes instead of the teachers. The officers were elected by student council instead of by the student body as in years before. It was a violation of the old constitution, said Mark Mazer, president of student council. The old constitution was lost so they wrote a new one so the officers would be elected by the student body in the future. The new student council started late which was the major problem. Rick Meyer practices after school for the student council talent show. The talent show was scheduled for February 18th but was rescheduled for February 25th. Panther clubs, cheerleaders start new Loud music, people dressed in 1950 ' s styles, and dancing were just some of the sights at the sock hop sponsored by the Panther clubs and cheerleaders. The sock hop was held so they could raise money for new uniforms for the cheerleaders. The Panther clubs had shirts that said Jones Panthers in gold on blue or blue on gold. The cheerleaders had either new sweaters or new skirts. Miss Druckemiller said, The sock hop was a total success. They raised $85.00. The seventh grade Panther club had only about ten loyal followers who came to every game, said Miss Druckemiller, sponsor of the seventh grade Panther club. The Panther clubs could have been a lot better since it was a new school. There could have been a lot more people there, said Jody Haug, a ninth grade cheerleader. The seventh grade Panther club cheered at the first home game held in the new gym against Fairmount. Jones won. The eighth grade came in first in their tourney, and the ninth grade came in last in theirs after winning the year before as eighth graders. They lost to McCulloch and to Blackford County. NINTH GRADE PANTHER CLUB AND CHEERLEADERS were FRONJ ROW: Jody Haug, Teresa Laudeman, Judy Black, Sebrena Weaver; SECOND ROW: Miss Stocksdale, Mikki Turner, Kim Payne, Julie Richards; THIRD ROW: Terri White, Patt Hall, Lori Morris; FOURTH ROW: Cindy Hudson, Joann Carl, Karen Voght; BACK ROW: Kelly Young, Melanie Wilson, Elaine Monts, Barb Bailey, Jill Gerren. Janet Holt and Ronnie Williams show their dancing form at the fifties sock hop sponsored by Panther Club. EIGHTH GRADE PANTHER CLUB AND CHEERLEADERS were FRONT ROW: Tammy McVay, Annette Stultz, Jackie Craig, Sharon Cole, Karolee Chambers, Nikki Payne; SECOND ROW: Mrs. Dale, Beth Alexander, Amy Lawson, Mar-Dee Bartrom, Diane Mark, Karen Suever, Giena Pence; THIRD ROW: Donna Spangler, Laina Guffey, Tammy Fisher, Lisa Yeakle, Thresa Faulkner, Vickie King; BACK ROW: Joan Fries. Jennifer Smithley, Julie Perez, Carla Murphy, Kathy Ogden, Melinda Morin. SEVENTH GRADE PANTHER CLUB AND CHEERLEADERS were FRONT ROW: Terry Smith, Debbie Bragg, Lori Mazer, Julie Meyer, Janet Holt, Sharon Carter; SECOND ROW: Mary Wiedger, Kelly Douglas, Karen Hazelbaker, Kim McFarren, Kim Balsbaugh, Elizabeth Pack, Cheryl Munson; THIRD ROW: Julie Knost, Mary Lada, Rhonda Retherford, Dawn Bocock, Melissa Butler, Teresa Hunt, Dawn Jay; FOURTH ROW: Janell Reese, Michelle Loftis, Erin Haase, Joellen Conway, Laurie Johnson, Lou Ann Covey, Tonya Cline; BACK ROW: Tammy Bilbrey, Rozanne Woodcock, Kelly Case, Tessa McCarty, Dawn Howell, Tracy Harris, Michelle Harris. (ABOVE) Spectators and booster block cheer on the seventh grade basketball team at the first home game held in the new gym. (FAR ABOVE) Kim Payne and Jody Haug, ninth grade cheerleaders, give the Pledge of Allegiance at the pep session. Jones Panther clubs had many pep sessions. Jones reborn with color Beginnings are usually colorful. The beginning of Jones tramurals started soon after the election and were held in the was one such beginning. The football teams ' colorful action new gym. There is a great world of color around Jones. This was set in a picturesque setting around their field. Next, the is just some of that world, mock election was held. About half the school voted. In- Pooh for President was Mr. Shank ' s motto during the mock election. A mock election was held earlier this year, (left to right) Anne Suever, Cathy Thomas, Julie Harris, and Mr. McPherson put the election together and saw that it was run properly. r •. .,• £?! Students wait for football practice to end. For the first time ever, Jones had its own regular field and practice field. Deep in thought, Chuck Williams watches teammates win a football game against Kokomo Haworth. ■MWBiaha JgJiBMMgggBMB ESlBUfetat? (ABOVE) Ninth grade team beats Kokomo Haworth and, later in the season, takes the city title. (UPPER LEFT) ' Glee club and ensemble perform for a huge crowd at the dedication. At the dedication, Bud Hillis presented a flag that flew over the U. S. Capitol. (UPPER RIGHT) Cheerleaders try to get cheers from the spectators. There were usually large turnouts even though students had to pay 75c to get into the games. NINTH GRADE DRAMA was FRONT ROW: Billy Sheetz, Ted Burnau, Beany Scott, Greg Cochrane; SECOND ROW: Doneta Pyle, Laura Colvin, Bill Hannis, Kim Lane, Lizzy Smith, Barb Bailey, Susan Eskridge, Edna Richard, Annette Hollins, Lisa Dickensheets; THIRD ROW: Tami Hotsinpiller, Teri Jones, John Hamm, Brett Smith, Rod Clarke, Joe Hannah, Patt Farr, Stephanie Bower, Beth Cline, Jennifer Calamari, Dina Roberts, Kelly Smith; BACK ROW: Mr. Schuler. Kelly Smith (Alice) and John Hamm (Charlie) kiss during the first play ever produced on the new stage. First year drama class presents first school play The curtain opened, the spotlights glared, and the audience grew silent. And so it was that Flowers for Algernon had begun. The play, Flowers for Algernon was the first play ever produced by Mr. Schuler ' s first year drama class. It was produced on the new stage on the tense night of Saturday, December 4. John Hamm, the leading actor, portrayed Charlie Gordon. Charlie was a mentally retarded boy who became a genius through surgery. The leading actress was Kelly Smith. She played Alice Kinnian. Alice was Charlie ' s teacher and friend. Soon the play was over; the tension and the audience had all gone. After the make-up was removed from the sweaty faces of the actors, the cast party began. The Pepsi and the pizza were a welcome relief for the actors, stage crew, and the make-up people. All to soon, the cast party was over and so was the first play ever produced at the new Jones. (FAR ABOVE) Brett Smith removes his make-up in the first play. (ABOVE RIGHT) Mr. Schuler gives directions from the sound room. (ABOVE) Bill Hannis speaks to the audience in the first play ever produced by Mr. Schuler ' s first year drama class. Publications staff was: FRONT ROW: Stephanie Bower, Beth Cline, Jill Gerren, Cathy Thomas, Anne Suever, Mike Quinn, Lisa Bumke, Joe Kennedy, Lizzy Smith, Laura Colvin; SECOND ROW; Jennifer Byrd, Teresa Laudeman, Joe Collins, Mark Mazer, Virginia Reece, Suzie Schrecongost, Karen Voght, Elaine Monts, Teri Hyman; BACK ROW; Mr. Barts, Dina Roberts, Ed Edgarton, Brett Smith, Don Baird, Lori Morris, Gene Schnar Jeff Ferguson. (ABOVE) Laura Colvin, faculty editor, sorts faculty pictures. (RIGHT) Teresa Laudeman and Cathy Thomas work after school on the eight-page paper. Staff begins big I think publications is fun, but it is a lot of hard work and requires a lot of time after school, said Cathy Thomas, newspaper sports editor. There were so many people in publications that they had to divide into two staffs: newspaper and yearbook. It ' s fantastic to be editor of the newspaper because of all the special equipment and the help of our adviser, said Anne Suever, editor-in-chief of the newspaper. The darkroom and more room to work were just some of the new facilities that really helped a lot. The staff also had a party in October to pick the editors and assistant editors for the yearbook and the newspaper. Patty Alexander James Allman Page Backus Barb Bailey Don Baird Julie Baker Veta Barnett Melo-Dee Bartrom Gary Bartrum Kurt Bell Nancy Bilbee Bob Bishir Judy Black Stephanie Black Bennie Blackmon Irma Bledsoe Tony Bobson Billy Bodkins Debbie Boggs Marlinda Boles Ricky Bollhoefer Darlene Bolner Tina Boots Stephanie Bower Bells begin, end routine The first bell , which rang at 7:50, sounded more like an electronic tone. Over 900 students rushed into the brightly colored commons area. For many, their first stop was the school store. There they stocked up on paper, pencils, or whatever they needed to get through the day. Then thev went on to their yellow, green, blue, or orange locker. On their way to their first period class, they noticed the carpeted library with its open concept and the cafetorium with two levels used for eating or watching programs on the stage. All these kept reminding them that this was a new school, a star- ting over for all. At lunch, there might have been fifteen people around a table for four, but it didn ' t matter. The main purpose of lunch was not that you got something to eat, but that you got the day ' s gossip. The closer it got to 2:50, the slower the classes seemed to go. When the bell rang, the school came alive again. Once more the students went to the school store, but this time for a different pur- pose: popcorn and candy. As the year progressed, the school store became a hangout for some. When, at last, all were gone, the building was again quiet. Another day had ended, but the life of the school was just beginning. With the store decorated for the holiday season, Mrs. Smith and assistants, Kathy Shew and Stacy Hutchinson, are ready for business. Sheila Bowlds Kevin Bowman Rene Boyd Lloya Bradshaw Charles Brown Kelly Browner Troy Bruner Lisa Bumke Ted Burnau Jennifer Byrd Rick Cain Jennifer Calamari Joanna Carl Brian Carrico Chris Carter Mike Carter Valrie Carter Linda Cassidy Pam Castillo Gloria Clariett Stephanie Clark Rod Clarke Glenda Clay Stephen Clemmons Beth Cline Tallie Cline Greg Cochrane David Cole Joe Collins Laura Colvin Allen Combs Jill Cory Ernest Courtney Patsy Curry Scott Dalton Autumn Danforth Mike David Lisa Dickensheets Norman Dobson Lu Durieux Glenn Duvall Ed Edgerton Mitch Edwards Quinlon Edwards David Elliott Jackie Elliott Susan Eskridge Matt Farmer Patt Farr Jeff Ferguson Lorri Fields Susan Fiely Doug Fisher Jeff Floriana Toney Ford Brad Fortney George Fox Kathy Fritch Ronald Galway Drenda Garner Steve Gary Deanna Gause Kim Gentry Jill Gerren David Gibson Carolyn Glover Martha Gonzales Alan Goodman Laura Green Jill Guy Patt Hall John Hamm Ken Hancock Billy Hannah Joe Hannah Bill Hannis Keith Hansel Julie Harris Klaus Harte Jody Haug Writing a mystery takes concentration— ask Rita Perkins. Among other classes sh e was taking was this one on detective stories. It ' s a trip! It was time to start over. Students could change their reputation. When the school was built, school boundries had to be changed, which meant some students had to change to different schools. When they did change to another school, they could start a new life. At the new school, the freshmen were the first graduating class of the new school. Anne Nelson, who went to Justice, thought a new tradition should be started. I think that each graduating class, starting with this year, should buy something special for the new school. Mike Quinn went to the old Jones. His reaction to the new school was, It ' s a trip. When Martie Miller, who went to McCulloch, was asked how he felt about being one of the first graduates from the new school, said, It ' s okay, I guess. Dawana Hawkins Danell Haynes Ronnie Haynes Rhonda Hiatt Anne Hill Evelyn Hollins Tamie Hotsinpillar Tresa Howell Cindy Hudson Rodney Hunley Carol Hunter Robert Hurd James Hutchins Lashelle Hutchinson Teri Hyman Monroe Jackson Pat Jackson Barbara Johnson Brian Johnson Dawn Johnson James A. Johnson James L. Johnson Nancy Johnson Cubie Jones Deborah Jones Mattie Jones Shirley Jones Terri Jones Brian Kanedy Carol Keen First Snowball open to all I think this was the most excellent high school dance I ' ve ever been to, said Mr. Windle, who was one of the people responsible for signing up the band. I feel that all the work that was put into this first dance made up for the extra money we spent for a more expensive band. I heard many positive com- ments from students. Because of this more expensive band, the first Jones Snowball dance was also open to the seventh and eighth graders. Energy Crisis, a rock group from In- dianapolis, played songs like Play That Funky Music. Julie Harris, a ninth grader chosen as the first new Jones Snowball queen, said, I couldn ' t believe it! I was excited and honored to be chosen as Snow- ball queen. I was really surprised. The runners up for Snowball queen were: Jody Haug, Teresa Laudeman, and Sheila Stebbins. Julie ' s escort was Tim Schoolman. Deanna Gause, a ninth grader who attended the dance, said, I thought it was really neat to see everyone all dressed up. I give credit to all the peo- ple who put their time into making this first dance. I really enjoyed myself. Steve Spoonhoward, another ninth grader who attended the dance, said, It was better than the spr- ing dance last year because accoustics in the new building were better than that of the old building. I really had a good time, and I hope they have another dance this year. After the dance, many of the ninth graders went out to eat. Two of the most popular restaurants were; Rosie ' s Little Italy, and Pizza Hut. This first snowball dance was just the beginning of more dances to come to the new Jones Junior High School. (BELOW) Brought together by the new school, Dina Roberts, an ex-Justice student, and Matt Farmer, formerly of McCulloch, enjoy themselves at the dance. (ABOVE RIGHT) Anthony Johnson and Edna Richard dance to the music of Energy Crisis . (BELOW RIGHT) Steve Spoonhoward and Nancy Bilbee share a joke at the first snowball. Joe Kennedy Stephanie King Tami King Jay Kirkwood Connie Koluder Maria Korporal Keith Lada Candy Lane Kim Lane Teresa Laudeman Steve Lawson Johnie Lee Wanda Levi Linda Lloyd Robert Love Susan Love Glenn Luster Linda Luttrull Jennifer Maddox Steve Maynard Mark Mazer Tina McCollum David McCord Tracy McGee Troy McKee Kurt Mellendorf Rick Meyer Dana Millen Evelyn Miller Martie Miller Randy Miller Steve Miller Marneda Mills Elaine Monts Scott Morford Marci Moreno Leroy Morris Lori Morris Libby Mumaugh Lavella Nash Freshmen curriculum offers choices Twenty-five students hurried in, sat down at their table, and opened their green and blue biology books. This wasn ' t their ordinary routine, but they had a reason for acting different. Today they were having a biology test. Two students were seated at each of four science ebony tables, clustered around one sink. The faucets at each sink were very convenient for students during labs. What is the difference between meiosis and mitosis? What is photosynthesis? These and other frantic cries for help echoed around the large, tiled, rectangular room. Small windows near the ceiling let in a little daylight. Many freshmen chose to take biology. Although it was not required, students must have at least one year of science to graduate from high school. Unlike biology, English was required. Students were exposed to Shakespeare, poetry, and short stories. All but one of the English classes were held in triangular, carpeted rooms. One wall was lined with bookshelves, while the other was lined with a standard, green chalkboard. The math classes were held on the second floor. Freshmen had five choices in math: arithmetic, basic math, pre-algebra, algebra, or honors algebra. The students in algebra learned such things as what a polynomial was, how to multiply letters, and how to write equations. Things other than math were learned in math class. This was the time of day when students found out what was going on outside. Was it snowing or raining? Was the sun shining or was the wind blowing? The tall, skinny windows over-looking Pennsylvania Street gave them the answer. It was required that all ninth graders had U. S. History on their schedule. Four different teachers taught the one-year course. Freshmen went all through the United States, from the discovery of America to the American Revolution to the United States Civil War period. Several electives were offered, ranging from drafting to glee club to typing. All new equipment enabled students to learn more easily and made the classes more enjoyable. Anne Nelson Troy Nukes Rhonda Patrick Lorraine Patterson Gail Patton Winford Patton Kimb Payne Judy Perkins Rita Perkins Mike Pierson Kim Pinkerton William Pinkleton Ken Piper Lisa Pollitt Tammy Pollitt Teresa Purvis Doneta Pyle Mike Quinn Nancy Raven Virginia Reese Kevin Regnault Susan Reid Ned Rice Edna Richard Julie Richards Don Richardson Ron Ricks Margie Riley Gina Rinker Dina Roberts (LEFT) Billy Sheelz, a freshmen Foods I student, cuts bread that he and Melanie Wilson just baked. In Foods I, an elective, students learned basic food menus, how to cook and prepare food, and how to be a good consumer and economist. (BELOW) Mitch Edwards tests the rate of photosynthesis in biology. Kelly Smith Liz Smith Missy Smith Reggie Smith Tom Smith Willie Smith Jennifer Snowhite Terry Snyder Steve Spoonhoward Patty Stanton Sheila Stebbens Nick Steinbrunner Major Stephanie Rhonda Stepler Jeff Stevens Mark Stevens Peggy Stinger Anne Suever Andy Swain Robin Swisher Paul Tegarden Andy Thomas Cathy Thomas James Thomas Joanne Thomas Bill Thompson Anthony Tilson Jeff Todd Keith Trice Randy Troxell David Turner Mikki Turner Karen Voght Sebrena Weaver Lynn Weber Tim Weiland Mark White Terri White Catherine Whiteman Beulah Williams Chuck Williams Ron Williams Kelly Williamson Melanie Wilson Steve Wilson Clayton Withrow Crystal Wright Kerry Wright Terry Wright Dan Yoder Kelly Young Ann Zobrosky lit fisr ' f - r -if tf jtr - 1 . ivfal Frosh end first, last year at Jones John Abell Johnny Adkins Ralph Adrianson John Ahrens Elizabeth Alexander Mark Alva Kevin Ancil Garland Anders Tonya Anders Rebekah Anderson Holly Apperson Natalie Armstrong Sacetira Barber Ruth Barley Bernard Barnett Mar-De Bartrom Mike Batton Stewart Bauserman John Bishir Rae Black Valerie Blackmon Jerry Bledsoe Mark Bone Cynthia Bosquez Lori Bowen Teresa Bowling Tammy Boyer Louis Bradshaw David Brandenburg Donna Brawl Rich Bridges Joe Brinker Melody Broomfield Daniel Brown Effren Brown Betty Buckler Joe Buckler Nancy Burnett Allen Burnsed Pamela Bush Terry Bussard Melanie Bye Kevin Byer Brenda Callahan Mike Carter Donna Case Chris Cassidy Tracy Castillo Kirt Caudill Karolee Chambers Greg Chapman Ricky Clariett Leslie Clark Kevin Cole Sharon Cole Diana Collins Johnny Collins Ziva Cook Helen Copher Barbara Cora Jo Ann Cora David Cox Jackie Craig Gabrilla Cruz School brings new students New school, new boundaries, and new faces. This was what Jones had to offer. Because of these boundaries, some of the students from Justice and McCulloch went to Jones. Here was what some of them said about the school. Tracy Purvis, an eighth grade student from McCulloch, said, There seems to be more rooms for classes. I like the lockers in the rooms and the carpet in some rooms. Kathy Shew, an eighth grader from Justice, said The lockers seem smaller, but they are a lot more colorful. I don ' t like the lockers in the rooms; I like them better in the halls. Sheri Gipson, an eighth grader from the old Jones, said, I like the new school better because you don ' t have to ride a bus to the gym. The restrooms are newer and a lot different. This was the first year in the new school, and it will be remembered by all. Mike Nielander and Mike Hancock listen to a taped reading program. Tourney returns to Coliseum Sherrie Curry Michelle Davis Bryan Dawson Sylvia Delgado Sonya Denton Vern Dobson Veronica Dobson Carol Dodson Madona Dodson Kelly Donahue Jennifer Donaldson Steve Dorsey Troy Dray Mark Duffitt Tiana Duffitt Richard Easter Brian Edgerton Kevin Edwards Kirk Edwards Mike Eib Tommy Elkins Greg Englehart James Enyeart Wendy Evans Joseph Fansler Thresa Faulkner Tammy Fisher Mike Fite John Flanigan Florence Flemmons Jayne Ford Phillip Foreman Tifany Fortney Robert Fosnough Bobby Franklin William Frederick Joan Fries John George Karen Gerren Sheri Gipson Victor Gonzales Tracie Good Scott Gosnell Vlcki Gray Katherin Guerin Laina Guffey Yvonne Gulliford Adrann Haines Richard Hale David Hall Keneth Hall Mike Hancock Kevin Hansel Lisa Hanthorn Kelley Harmon Ronald Harness Marejarie Harsha Heidi Harte Linda Hartley Jennifer Heath Kristine Herd Richard Herring Jerry Hicks Tamera Hisey William Hodson Polly Holt Justin Homer Angela Hooper Anthony Hotsinpillar Cynthia Howard Returning back to the Coliseum for the eighth grade tourney, students thought it was a good idea. They could walk around town between morning and afternoon games. After Jones beat McCulloch and Justice beat Montpellier in the afternoon, most students went out to eat at various places in the city. Afterwards most students walked around town. In the afternoon when Montpellier and Mc- Culloch played the consolation game, Jones cheerleaders practiced cheers. During the cham- pionship game, Jones and Justice really had spirit. At the end of the game, when Jones had won, the cheer block threw confetti on the floor. The con- fetti was made of torn newspapers. Then the Panther fans ran out to congratulate the team. Afterwards the team picture was taken with all the cheerleaders holding up their index fingers meaning that they were number one. After losing the tourney last year, the eighth grade team was now number one. Anette Stults, Mar-De Bartrom, and Tammy Fisher help throw confetti as Jones eighth grade wins the tourney. John Howard Milton Howard Brenda Huddleston Ezell Hudson Kathlene Hueston Christine Huffman Rebecca Huffman John Hughes Robert Hunt Doug Ireland Scot Ivey Dorothy Jackson Tina Jackson Windell Jackson Randell Jefferies Barry Johnson Corey Johnson Cathy Jones Jeff Jones Jenni Jones Sharon Jones Rex Kinch Rex King Victoria King Stacey Kirk Harold Kling Kevin Knight Susan Kraner David Krum Am Lawson Mike Lee Ricky Lee Sam Leverett David Liles Lee Lines Mike Lines Starr Lloyd Delia Looney Pat Love Albert Luster Sandra Mack Jon Manning Diane Mark Janette Mason Travis Maxson Robert McCarty Robert McCormick Robert McCreary David McGuinn Sam McKaig Gordon McKinney Tammie McVay Vance Meyer Ann Miller Joe Miller Shelly Miller Valree Miller Dorothy Mills Thirty minutes for lunch: Go! Round tables, square tables, blue, green, yellow, and orange tables with matching chairs helped add brightness to the decor of the cafetorium. This multi-level cafetorium with stage was where the students ate and talked with their friends. Four lunch periods a day, there was a mad rush to get in the lunch line. These lunch periods lasted a half an hour each, and there were about 250 students per period. At the beginning of the year, the students got to go into the gym after they finished eating. They were allowed to play basketball and volleyball. This recreation time was halted because the students were roudy and too hard to control. Greg Englehart, Ron Harness, Craig Stace, and Mike Mooney eat lunch during fourth module. V .%« • ■■■; ' -.4 W Mvvvart t a£L vif , - ■ ■ iv.jt Tina Monroe Mike Mooney Martin Moreno Melinda Morin Margie Moulton Carla Murphy Clyde Newton Mike Nielander Gail Norris Todd Nukes Eighth prepare for freshman year Miriam Odaniel Kathy Ogden Lori Oradat Robin Osborne Linda Overman Wayne Parish Matt Patterson Chris Paul Susan Pauley Greg Payne Nikki Payne Mark Pearcy Regiena Pence Julie Perez Ronald Peters Claude Powell Tim Powers Thomas Preston Jill Pulley Brian Purdon Roseanna Purvis Tra cy Purvis Tina Pyles Diane Randolph Thomas Rea Dave Reed Robert Reynolds Patricia Richard Mr. Daniel and his fifth period social studies class have a party after they won the Christmas decorating contest. The contest was open to every class in the school. fr f P Vernon Richardson Robert Riley Emmett Rinehart Cheryl Roesly Michelle Rogers Marc Rowe Michael Ruckman William Samons Ramiro Santana David Schadler Jamie Scott Michael Scott Gary Secrest Kenneth Shaffer Will Shaw Lauri Shepard Danny Sheperd Brenda Sherman Miss Pearly ' s class collected 88 newspapers to be recycled. The class wrapped 20 newspapers in one package. The rest were wrapped in 4 packages each with the same number of newspapers. How many were in each of these packages? Story problems similar to this one were problems some eighth graders struggled with during math class. Measurement, number theory, and basic geometry were also taught. Social studies was, in some classes, mostly current events. One of Mr. Windle ' s classes put on a play. It was mainly put together by Corey Johnson and Rae Black. It was about the Bill of Rights. Corey said, The reason that we put on the play was so people will know their rights. New lab equipment and new tables made the science work more interesting. ISCS was an independent, work-at-your-own-pace science program. This science program had new, easier books. Eighth grade English classes were taught by every English teacher at Jones. Mrs. Lentz had her first eighth grade class this year. Because of the different teachers and styles, the students were taught differently. Focus and Thunderbolts were the reading books used by eighth graders. The teachers taught subjects like, grammar, composition, journalism, spelling, and poetry. They also worked in the library doing things like learning how to use the Reader ' s Guide. Students were also required to take music, art, physical education, and health. They had an option to take either industrial arts or home economics. All of these subjects prepared the students for their last year as eighth graders and their first year as freshmen. Kathy Shew Kimberly Shouse Elizabeth Sinclair Daniel Smith Dewayne Smith Glenn Smith Jeff Smith Kenneth Smith Tammy Smith Jennifer Smithley Donna Spangler Mark Springer Craig Stace Derek Stephens Mike Stepler Elizabeth Stevens Tina Stevens Doug Steinbrunner Y i • i J . C ) c ID CO bring back Fifties Thresa Faulkner and Rocky Adrianson dance at the Fifties Day sock hop sponsored by the panther clubs. Bobby socks, ponytails, and mid-skirts were worn to bring back the Fifties. During the year, Gauchos, Cowboy or Dingo boots, and Adidas were the styles. Annette Stults Karen Suever Lori Swaney Dwight Taylor Tom Tedder Cindy Templeton Tracy Theurer Kevin Thompson Laura Thornberry Cynthia Thorne Tracie Thorne Nancy Timmons Richard Tudor Harold Turner Jill Ulmer Nadine Villarreal Phillip Waggoner Scott Wagoner Mike Ward Denzil Warner Mark Warner Theresa Watkins Scott Watson Cherry Weaver James Weaver Mike Weaver Steven Weaver Carol Webster Jeffrey Weiland Randy White Jeff Williams Wayne Wolford David Wood Edgar Wright Julia Wright Lori Wright Lisa Yeakle Jeff Yeater Ronald Young Amy Zobrosky Vicky Adams Irene Alexander Terri Alford Scott Anderson Kyle Atkinson Karl Backus Ronald Ball Kim Balsbaugh Anthony Barber Carol Barber Robert Barnett Vince Barnett Jimmy Bates Tom Bates Vory Benedict Mike Bilbee Tammy Bilbrey Recca Black Russell Bobson Dawn Bocock Elbert Bolden Thomas Bone Hope Bosquez Dennis Braden Belinda Bradshaw Donna Bradshaw Deborah Bragg Darrell Briscoe Dennis Brock Early Broomfield Second newspaper comes to Jones Junior World Elections, interviews with seventh grade teachers, and announcements for seventh grade students is what was found in a seventh grade newspaper. Seven seventh grade students on team one made a seventh grade newspaper. These students were Jon Ferguson, Bart Goodman, Tom Cole. Dave White, Heather Quinn, Lee Howell, and Mark Burritt (editor). Mrs. Miller, a seventh grade English teacher and Mr. Munn, director of a program for the gifted called U.P., helped the seven students make the paper. I liked working on the paper because I liked writing stories for it, said Mark Burritt. The paper was three to four pages. It was free and was passed out to only students on team one. Heather Quinn was the only girl on the newspaper staff. Amy Brosamer Ramona Brosamer Kenny Browner Gary Bruce Margery Buckler Caralee Bunch Gary Burnham Mark Burritt Kenneth Bush Melinda Butche Melissa Butler Mike Carl Marrcia Cannon Jance Carter Randy Carter Rod Carter Sharon Carter Sondra Carter Kelly Case Randy Casey Glen Cattin Robert Chambers Perpetual Clanton Tim Clariett Doug Clay Lisa Cline Susan Cline Tonya Cline Tom Cole Denita Collins Hugh Collins Ron Collins Kelly Conner Joellen Conway Renettia Cook Carol Covey Gary Cox Chris Cragun Doug Cummings Dale Davis . vft Activities entice seventh graders Manuel Davis Margi Davis Mike Davis Ricky Delgado Darlene Diedrich Kathy Dillinger Rick Dillon Jack Ditton Billie Dodson Angela Dollar Bess Donahue Keefe Donald Kelly Douglas Ronnie Drake Ronald Dunham Nanette Duvall Scott Edwards Mellisa Elkins Kathryn Embry Susan Everhart Jimmy Farr Clifford Faulk Jon Ferguson Mick Fisher Gary Fite Mark Flanigan Denise Flowers Wannetta Foard Stephanie Fortney Greg Franklin Gerald Frederick David Freeman William Garrett Lisa Gause Glenn George Nita Gibson Yes was the answer given when Stacy John- son, Sharon Carter, and Teri Smith, all seventh grade students, were asked if they were looking forward to coming to the new Jones. When Carl Backus, a seventh grade student on the team, asked why he liked the new Jones he said, I like it because it is so big. Sharon Carter, a seventh grade cheerleader on team one, said, I like meeting so many new people, and getting involved in pep sessions, sports, skating parties, dances, and other junior high activities. When Sharon Carter was asked why she liked the three seperate teams she said, It is less con- fusing. Carol Goins George Gonzales Bart Goodman Roger Goodman Lilie Gorrell Sherry Green Cathy Griffen Carl Guarneri Erin Haase Lynn Haase Sheila Hall Tina Hall Jerry Hannah Karene Hannis Harvey Hanthorn Marvin Harmon Troy Harrell Cynthia Harris Shelly Harris Teanna Harris Tracy Harris Rick Harsha Mark Harwell Roy Hatfield Gary Haynes Karen Hazelbaker Lisa Head Melinda Herring Scott Herring Elisce Hewitt Tim Higginbotham Mike Higgerson Tim Hill Gale Hillsamer Janet Holt Emily Homer Chris Hooper Rhonda Hosier Dennis Hotsinpillir Tim Hotsinpiller Debbie Bragg, Julie Myer, and Teri Smith, all seventh grade cheerleaders, help ' ad at one of the ball games. 69 Most divided into teams Brian Howard Carolyn Howard Rhonda Howard Dawn Howell Lee Howell Robert Howell Lisa Huffman Marc Hulley Fredricka Humphrey Teresa Hunt Stacy Hutchinson David Hutte Joyce Jackson Karen Jackson Kevin Jackson Roy Jackson Treva Jackson Walter Jackson Joetta James Myles James Dawn Jay Dalton Johnson Laurie Johnson Lonell Johnson Stacy Johnson Eddie Jones Gilbert Jones Keith Jones Robert Jones Sharmaine Joseph David Judy Alicia Jump David Kapp Richard Keefer Eric Keller Ross Kelly (ABOVE) Kyle Atkinson and Vince Barnett work in Mr. Dean ' s math class. (AT RIGHT) Mrs. Morgan, one of the team t eachers, explains history. Geoff Kennaugh Trena Keys Richard Kimmel Julie Knost Darroll Korporal Janet Kramer Mary Lada Lucinda Lane Donald Larson Steve Laypoole Tony Laypoole Kevin Leach Linda Lee Bill Levi Cliffton Lines Calvin Little Michelle Loftis John Long Greg Love Sylvia Love Kim Luster Perry Maggard Eric Marshall Richard Martin Richard Mathias Lori Mazer Tessa McCarty Jeff McCord Tammy McCray Tawana McCray Kim McFarren Sheri McGuinn Mike Mellendorf Julie Meyer Anthony Miller Grant Miller Lee Ann Miller Mack Miller Myla Mills Kerry Minter Ross Monroe Cindy Monteiro Greg Monts Oliver Moore Sheila Moore Julie Morris Bonnie Mullins Cheryl Munson Kevin Murphree Richard Nail Malaya Neal Sherion Newton Patricia Nielander Linda Niverson John Northway William Norwood Junior O ' Daniel Ken Oliver Mike Oswald Beth Pack Donald Partenheimer Phyllis Patton Leah Payne Amy Pence Mike Pence Peter Perkins Ronnie Philebaum Terry Phillips Tim Phillips James Picco John Picco Teresa Pierce Richard Porfilio Randy Powell Heather Quinn Dewey Randolph Mae Randolph Donna Reed Janell Reese Rhonda Retherford John Salter and Larry Rinehart set up type in Mr. Pogues co-ed industrial arts class. Team teaching convenient This was the first year that the seventh grade students were divided into three teams. Mr. Manor described the teams by saying: It ' s a group of around 120 students who work close together within the frame work with four academic teachers who are grouped together. It also serves as a transmission from the self-contained elementary classroom in going from class to class. When the teams work together, they know what each teacher is planning. The seventh grade team teachers had different opinions on the aspect of the teams. But most of the seventh grade students liked the teams because it was less confusing. : hid) Larry Rinehart Tammara Rinker Harriet Roberts Randy Rolph Gerald Roper Dana Rowe Lori Royes Michele Rumple John Salter Willard Samons Darell Schwing Randy Scott Diana Servin Spencer Shepler Michael Sheward Paul Siders Felipa Silva Fred Silvey Brian Simmons Randy Simmons Doug Smith Lorenzo Smith Seventh grade students were tested in Mr. Smith ' s science class. i Terry Smith Terry Smith Richard Stevens Lee Ann Stone Lori Storm James Sutton First of three years completed Kenneth Swanson Guy Tarlton T ina Tate Laura Tedder Charlene Thomas Rebecca Thomas Wesley Thomas Rodney Thompson Billy Tudor Jill Van Ness John Velasquez Marvin Villarreal Kim Waggoner Charles Wagner Christine Wagner Tammy Walden Lisa Walker Dennis Watson Mary Weidger David West Scott Wharton Gay Whitaker David White Susan White Jerry Whiteman Cathy Wildoner James Williams Ted Williams Wesley Williams Paul Wilson Jerald Wimmer Rodney Wimmer Paul Wimsatt Rachele Winters Ronette Wolff Rozanne Woodcock Chanel Wright Ruth Wright Larry York Elizabeth Young f ft Mr. Ben Banks Mr. Wayne Barts Mrs. Dory Brunner Miss Cheryl Campbell Mr. Joe Chambers Mrs. Annalee Cloud Mrs. Lynn Dale Mr. Thomas Daniel Mrs. Ann Davidson Mr. Donald Dean Mr. Jimmy Donald Miss Terry Drockemiller Miss Alexis Fessenden Mrs. Martha Greenough Mr. George Harvey Mrs. Greenough explains Algebra to her ninth grade honors class in the new math department. Staff begins first year at new Jones Mr. Charles E. Hefley Miss Judy Hesse Mr. Bryan Hoyt Mr. Harold Jackson Miss Jena Jones Miss Mary Keesling Mrs. Phyllis Knost Mr. Eric Konoyima Mrs. Terri Lentz Mr. Kenneth E. Lowe Mr. Robert M. Manor Mr. Jeffery Marcuson Mrs. Margaret Mauzy Mr. Joseph McPherson Mrs. Jill Miller Mrs. Natice Miller Mr. Herbert Morgan Mrs. Joan Morgan Miss Anne Moudy Mr. Robert Nusbaumer Mrs. Judy Persinger Mrs. Cheryl Philbert Mr. Charlie Pogue Mrs. Marjorie Record Mrs. Jean Salveder Mr. Rick Schuler Mr. Frederick Shank Mrs. Vicki Schoolman Mrs. Martha Sipe Mrs. Blanchie Smith Mr. John Smith Mr. Doug Spielman Miss Gina Spinks Miss Mary Stocksdale Mr. Steven Stuckey Mrs. Sharon Studebaker Mr. Dale Sutor Mr. James Templin Mr. Bill Thomas Mr. George Thompson Mrs. Cheri Thornell Mrs. Margie Vice Mrs. A. Maxine Willman Mr. Rich Windle Mrs. Rhea Wendt Miss Gracie Frazee Mr. Dale Hacker Mrs. Janet Anderson Mrs. Margie Bandy Mrs. Ethel Collins Mrs. Alice Fiely Mrs. Pat Gerren Mrs. Joan Grant Mrs. Dorothy Kriegbaum Mrs. Dolores Shaw Mrs. Helene Taylor Mrs. Joan Theurer Mrs. Alga White Mr. Thomas is one of the staff members who started the new year in the history department. He also is one of the teachers to make the transition from the old school to the new one. For some teachers, new Jones was a change, for others it was a new beginning. at the new school ' With the beginning of the first year in the new building, there were a lot of new and more suitable changes and improvements. For all the staff there was new furniture, facilities, or some type of new and more superior equipment. The faculty members who came from the old school had new facilities, equipment, materials, and a new building to work in. For the new teachers, there was the beginning of a new career in a new building. Many of the staff members expressed their views about the new school. I like the new building for what it can do, replied Mr. Hefley, the principal, We have mostly the same staff and student body. I like the new school for the opportunities it gives us. I like the new school, said Mr. Manor, the assistant principal. The classrooms are large enough, and the cafetorium is altogether instead of two separate ones like at the old school. Also, the industrial arts, home ec, library, and all facilities in the school are improved, said Mr. Manor. Martin Boots was much easier to move from than the move from the old school to the new school. We didn ' t have as much material to move, said Mr. Pogue, an industrial arts teacher who has moved from the two junior highs (Martin Boots and the old Jones). This school is much better than the old one. It has new attractive colors, better floors, air conditioning. It is a lot warmer, and we have much better facilities in all the departments. I like the shape of the rooms except for the office. I think it is a waste of space, said Mr. Pogue. Yes, it is easier to teach at the new school. This is my first year teaching, and I don ' t feel that it is easy to start teaching at a new school. said Miss Hesse, a first year home ec teacher. She stated that the reason why was because not all the equipment was here at the start of school. I like the new school because the students like it. With the beginning of a new school, the modern building and improved facilities were very beneficial for the staff. The departments were together in one area instead of extended throughout the building, gym classes were easier to participate in because everything was under one roof. The faculty had other activities besides teaching. They attended a breakfast in the home ec rooms, had a fall picnic, and had a contest to see which room could be best decorated for Christmas. The teachers went to seminars. They expressed their ideas, suggestions, and criticisms about the different topics. The new school was a beginning for some teachers, and a starting over for others. (PAGE 78, UPPER LEFT) Mr. Pogue, who has moved from two junior highs, sorts type in his industrial arts class. (PAGE 78 UPPER RIGHT) Mrs. Philbert and Mrs. Fessenden work in the new open library. (PAGE 78, MIDDLE) Members of the faculty put on a skit at the ninth grade pep session. (PAGE 78, BOTTOM) Mr. Hefley, the principal, works in his newly modernized office. (PAGE 79, UPPER ABOVE) Mr. Spielman, from the old Jones, mixes paint in the new art room. (PAGE 79, ABOVE) Mrs. Lentz, the new head of the English department, grades papers in her newly furnished room. 03 CD CO all over The first bell had rung. The first door had opened. The first student had entered. And so it was that the first year at the new Jones had begun. The students at the beginning of the year were mostly strangers. Before long they were mostly a close group of friends. The reputation of Jones, which used to be that of a dark and dingy old school, was now that of a bright and ultramodern new one. Confusion and excitement was felt at the beginning of the year. Soon the excitement had worn off and a daily routine had set in. Now it was over. The last bell had rung. The last student left. The last door had closed. Now it was over, the first year at the new Jones was all over. The first year at the new Jones was a new beginning for some and a starting over for others. (ABOVE) Lisa Bumke, like many other ninth grade students, said good-bye to their first and last year at the new Jones. (FAR ABOVE) Mrs. Stocksdale, a first year teacher, teaches her seventh grade students social studies. (LEFT) Rocky Adrianson and the eighth grade basketball team were number one in the city after they captured the city title. WALSWORTH Marceline, Mo., U.S.A.