Kenton High School - Echo Yearbook (Kenton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1974 volume:

] KENTON SENIOS NIGH SCHOOL THE 1974 ECHO Kenton Senior High School Kenton, Ohio Table of Contents Seniors.........................................................26 Underclassmen 48 K razy S ensational H appy S chool 4 5 7 Aiinovj Administration MR. RICHARD N. JONES Assistant Principal MR. JOHN T. MURRAY Principal DR. EMILVAVRIK Superintendent of Kenton City Schools Board of Education Row 1: Mr. Watkins, Mr. Hilty, and Mr. Orsbom. Row 2: Dr. Vavrik, Dr. Nicely, Mr. Heilman, and Mr. Winzenreid. Secretaries MRS. SHERRY MILLARD MRS. PAT DEARDORFF Record Clerk and Assistant Secretary Secretary to the Principal 11 MR. MARK AGEE Distributive Education P MR. WILLIAM BIGGS Machine Technology, Shop Math MR. RICHARD ALLER Behavorial Science, Humanities, W'orld History MR. WILLIAM BARRETT Guidance Counselor Mathematics MR. DONALD BROYLES Biology MRS. MARILYN BRYANT School Psychologist MR. RICHARD CANNODE American History Guidance Counselor MISS SUZANNE CHENEY Art MR. BRUCE BRYANT Health, Communications Speech, Dramatics MRS. MARGARET CARMEAN Physical Education 13 MRS. SHELLY CRANMER English MR. RICHARD DUNBAR COE MRS. ELEANOR FAULKNER English Dean of Girls 14 MR. RICHARD DAMBACH Instrumental Music MISS CHRIS ESPANOZA F rench MISS NEVA FOLEY English MRS. MARTHA FUGATE Chemistry MRS. MARY IAMS Jr. IOE, Typing, Office Practice MRS. BETH JOHNSTON EMR MR. JOE HARVEY Government MR. RICHARD JARDOT Mathematics MISS DORCAS JOLLIFF Home Economics 15 MR. JERRY LAYMAN Vocational Horticulture MR. MIKE LEMON Physical Education MRS. MARILYN KLINGLER Accounting Jr. IOE MR. TERRY KOKINDA Government Civics MRS. THELMA LEDENBACH Head Librarian MR. CHARLES L£OFFERT mio MaChin Sho MISS REBECCA MCCLELLAND German MR. KARL McNEAL Vocational Agriculture MISS DEBORAH PATRICK English mr. dean McCullough Industrial Arts MR. GERALD McNUTT Typing IOE English MR. BUCK RILEY Driver Education MR. JAMES SMITH Vocal Music MR. GORDON SCHROEDER American History MR. CHARLES STRASBAUGH Guidance Counselor MR. CHARLES WEGNER Mathematics MR. ROBERT TERRY DCT MRS. SHARON WEGNER Typing, Business Math MRS. MARY SORGENFREI Teachers Aide MR. RICHARD ZITTO Physics, Science mrs. pat McPherson Teachers Aide MR. ROY IAMS Mr. Roy lams and Mr. John Fraker retired from teaching this year after many years of service to Kenton Senior High. 20 MR. JOHN FRAKER Cafeteria Helpers 21 Remember When . . . 23 24 In Memory of Miss Elizabeth Terrill There must be a Paradise Island, A beautiful haven somewhere; There must be a place where there's never a trace Of sadness, heartbreak, or despair. There must be a place where the kiddies Play happily all the day through; There must be a land so fashioned and planned That love is eternal and true. I'll call it my Paradise Island, A place where I'll get a new start; Where there's no such thing as deception's cruel sting, And love never walks on your heart. Someday I shall come to my island And stand on that beautiful shore, To find that life seems to have been only dreams, Then I'll never cry anymore. -Rex Mobley 25 SENIORS The Class of 1974 Miles Reed Armentrout Miles Steven Roy Benson Steve 28 Michael Conrad Bopp Mike Pamela Sue Biddinger Pam Kevin James Born Kevin Alicia Jane Beach Lisa Robert William Bidwell Bob Johna Marie Bosher Johna Marda Jeanne Boyle Mazda Karen Sue Buerger Karen Terri DiAnn Bowman Terri Janet Sue Brim Janet Timothy Mack Busch Tim Ruth Ella Boyd Ruthie Michael Allen Broseke Mike Gloria Jean Bushong Gloria 29 Guy Robert Carr Rob Cheryl A. Clements Cheryl Rick Eugene Corbin Rick Jewel Ann Carruthers Jewel Diana Lynn Collins Diana Joesph Michael Comely Joe Jeffrey Lynn Claybaugh Jeff Susan Kay Collins Sue Kathrine Sue Curtis Kathy 30 Denise Louise Dick Dede Charles A. Dietz, Jr. Chuck James Robert Downey Jim Karen Elaine Dyer Karen Tina Sue Fitzgerald Tina Bonnie Jo Fry Bonnie 31 Paul Michael Furbush Mike Bobbie Gene Gilley, Jr. Bob Harold DeWayne Gray 22 DeWayne Daniel Joseph Gibbs Dan Steven Allen Glock Steve David Harold Gordon Dave Marlon E. Harp Marlon Kimberly Joy Harrington Kim William Hugh Hatcher Bill Sally Jo Heil Sally Kenneth James Hastings Kenny Perry Dale Haudenschield Perry Bonita Gay Hensel Bonita Nancy Marlene Hastings Nancy Kathy Jean Healy Kathy Lynn Ann Hiller Lynn 33 Kristine Elaine Hilty Kris Sherran Jane Holliday Sherry Dennis Hinton Dennis Daniel E. Hord Dan Deborah Ann Holford Deb Victoria Lynn Homer Pete Gregory Lowell Hughes 34 Greg Melanie Jane Irish Melanie Walter Thomas Johnson W. T. Lois June Koch Lois Charles David Kreinbihl Chas Wanda J. Lansdown Wanda 35 Tina Marie Laubis Tina Tamara Roxann Mankey Tammy Deanna C. Martin 30 Deanna Douglas Howard Lindsey Doug Anthony Wayne Marshall Tony Mark Bailey Mathews Mark Connie Jean Lowe Connie Cheryl Lynn Martin Cheryl Judy Ann McKinley Judy Bryan Duane McPherson Bryan Paris A. Mihely Paris Daniel Earl Morris Dan Vicki Lynn Musser Vicki Connie Rae Myers Connie Paula Grace Nicely P. G.r Timothy Dale Norton Tim Brent James Obenour Brent Brent Al n Ommert Brent Robert Eugene Osbun Bob Richard Philip Patton Rick Christine Ann Predmore Chris Thomas Lee Preston Tom Glenda Gail Price Glenda Elizabeth Anne Rapp Beth Randy Joe Reed Randy Janet Marie Rader Janet Carolyn Kay Richardson Carolyn Lynne Diane Rogers Lynne Paul Willard Root III Paul Glenna Marie Rostofer Glenna Mary Anne Schwartz Mary Anne 40 Gloria Jeanne Shadley Gloria Carla K. Scott Carla Alyce Marie Shannon Alyce Teresa Gaye Seccrd Teresa Orland Jay Shea Orland June Marie Sparks June Linda Kay Spivey Linda LaDonna L. Steiner LaDonna Thomas Alan Steinman LuAnne Stewart Tom LuAnne Stanley Jay Striker Stan 41 Patrick David Telljohann Pat Jean Ann Waller Jean Sandra Williams Sandy Michael Joe Tracy Mike Regina Sue Walton Regina Terri Elaine Williams Terri Sharon Irene Tull Sharon Daniel Lynn Wells Dan Thomas H. Williams Tom 42 Wyatt Wayne Williams Wyatt Rebecca Marie Wright Becky Paula Joan Shaw Paula John Duncan Wyndham Duncan Thomas L. Harbison Tom Vincent A. Wortman Vince Lynda Diane Zaring Lynda Margaret Kay Bailey Seniors Not Pictured William Phillippe Ward Bill Willis F. Amweg, Jr. Tania Maria Carvalho Benn Allen D. Burba Pamela Jean Byers William Case Conover Deborah Mae Dodds Robert Eugene Doll Kenneth Draper James Gordon Etherton Joel M. Fox Michael Duane Gunnett James Harris Bryan Eugene Hipsher Lewis R. Homer Jesse D. Kalb Tom Keller Roger Frederick Kemmere Larry Dale King Pat Eugene Kissling Terry Lones Dean Quintin Manns Ken D. McClaren Richard McLane Laura Jane Middaugh John D. Musta in Alan George Ohler Gerald L. Poe Deborah Lou Rostofer Elnora Catherine Schwart? Stanley W. Seabert William Shepherd Bruce A. Spencer Brad P. Sryock Gregory J. Strickland Cindy Lou Trent Darryl Lane Turner David Ward James Randall Wells Class Song: (I've Been) Searching So Long Class Motto: There's Never a Rainbow Until You've Had the Rain Class Gift: A Patio Outside the Cafeteria and a Donation to the Stadium Fund Class Colors: Deep Green and Ivory Class Flower: White Carnation With Greenery Class Officers - sophomore year President - Kathy Healy Vice President - Pam Biddinger Secretary - Jean Waller Treasurer - Kelle Gross Class Officers - junior year President - Kevin Born Vice President - Jeff Sanderson Secretary - Paula Nicely Treasurer - Bonnie Fry Class Officers - senior year President - Kevin Born Vice President - Doug Lindsey Secretary - Mike Broseke Treasurer - Pam Biddinger CLASS ADVISOR - MR. ALLER In Memory of Pamela Jo Conley So many things are puzzling, But this I know is true . . . My world is full of sunny lands Because I've walked with you. You've given me as treasures The gems of friendship rare; The Shining light of faith and love The knowledge that you care. You've helped me grow less earthbound In looking high above; To the light that never fails us . . . To the truth that God is Love. And so, my days are happy, I've wealth untold, 'is true Because God planted friendship Deep in the heart of you. 46 47 UNDERCLASSMEN Terry Aacock Jon Alexander Tim Amweg Robert Anderson Mike Ansley The Class of 1975 The Junior Class Officers will have a big job with Prom this year. Jeff Basinger Jenny Bloom Tom Blume Brian Boles Sandy Bordner 50 Angela Bowman Melody Brown Pat Brueshaber Vicki Butterman Connie Cannode Lisa Carmean Betty Clark Burke Coats Jim Conley Teresa Cook Terry, Mike, Terry, and Scott are rocking on! 51 Valerie Curtis Cydney Davis Sally Davis Doug Dodds Don Dow 52 Ernest Fay Jerry Flowers Rod Fruchey Terry Fults Sharron Garvin Jeff Dunahue Marcy Dyer Pam Dyer Mark England Melinda Erick Becky Gault Debby Getz Deb Gilley Tony Goble Natalie Gottfried Cindy Long Jim Long Norman Lowe Tony Madison Kathy McClusky Jacki McKay Peggy McKean John McKinley David McPheron Lee Merchant Caryl Modd Bradd Molk Jeff Morrison Cherryl Mullady Jim Murphy Alicia Newman Lorrie Newman Marsha Nichols Craig Oborn Rusty Ohler 55 Mindy Pfister Cathy Phillips Stephanie Purcell Deb Rader Annette Ralston Jamie Ramge Danny Reed Tim Renfrew Donna Rettger Cindy Ritchie Deb Robinson Cheryl Rogers Tab Rogers Mark Ross Gary Scott Judy Scott Kerry Scott Vicki Scott Ron Sheesley Lee Ann Sheldon 56 Mari Sheldon Doris Ann Sherman Mark Sherman Sandy Shogren Marilyn Shope Dale Simpson Ann Skaggs Floyd Smith Scott Smith Steffen Smith Steve Smith Chris Spillman Charlie Spradlin Jeff Sterrett Jan Stevens Patti Stober Tina Sutermeister Barb Taylor Bob Temple Mark Terry 57 Leanna Turner Jeanette Vansky Sue Vavrik Jim Vermillion Florence Walker Bill Ward Ron Wells Steve Whitaker Tom Weis Cindy Williams Joey Wilson Jim Yoakam Sue Youngs Kim Zachariah Lorrie Zacharias CAMERA SH JUNIORS Todd Augsburger Dave Gammon Doug Shepherd Jeff Bailey Greg Harp David Smith Randy Beverly Brenda Hoag Dolly Smith Cheryl Bidwell Tom Johnson Jeff Spencer Rick Brown Kevin Kaylor Mike Stinehelfer John Buerger Kevin Kearns Charles Stone Joyce Burton Jo Krummrey Richard Teeters Bill Clark Mike Manns Rose Thomas Pam Curtin Russ Manns Beth Treen Larry Curtis Mary Mullennax Tom VanBuskirk Charles Donnal Sandy Poe David Ward Kenny Drumm Bob Purcell Kim Zwiebel Rodney Dunetz Gerald Scott Adrienne Curry Jodi Maxwell 59 I could play better than those guys out there. Arthur Albrecht Jeff Anderson Rick Barger Christie Baum Mike Beach The Spirit of 76 Is Here! Brad Beaman Heidi Benjamin Virgil Berry Kim Boecher Kaelyn Boner Nancy Bookmyer Andy Bordner Ellen Brehm Ken Brooks Wes Broseke Jim Brown 60 Joe Burgbacher Susan Camper Andrea Clark Tim Claybaugh Kim Comer Diane Comstock Myron Comstock Kelly Cooper Kim Corbin Vicki Cowen Kevin Fout Skip Fowler Mark Fowlis Myles Fowlis Paula Frater Rick Freimoth Jim Furr Jim Gibson Greg Gilbertsen Diane Glock Jeff Dyer Terry Shannon Cindy Fay Nancy Fisher Sandi Foster Kelly Goble Vicki Goff Cathy Gossard Doug Gossard Monty Graham Duane Grauel Don Gray Robert GrindeU Dwight Hamilton Peggy Hamilton Patti Haney Brian Harrington Brad Harvey Duane Hatcher Lyle Heberling LaDonna Heilman Nancy Heilman Eric Henley Rodney Hensel Terrissa Hipsher Jeff Hodges Cindy Holland Tom Holland Tim Holliday Theresa Holtzberger 63 Kim Hoover Susan Horner Donn Houser Angela Hughes Lorraine Jacques Ken Johnson David Jones Denise Jones Wayne Kearns Mike Keckler Michele Keel Karla Kimbrell Bev Kinnear Kelvin Kinnear Nancy Koch Rick Koch Kay Kreinbihl Eileen Lemmerbrock Dana Linke Sue Lones 64 Kathy Manns Patti Manns Marianne Marquart Wesley Martin Mark McCullough Julie McKenna Norman McMillen Deb Mendenhall Tammy Merchant Diane Miller Susan Mohn Sam Morris Brenda Newman Todd Newman Betty Nowlan Aldon Lowe Gary Lowe Janet Mabrey Kerry Magann Jack Manns Lisa Richards David Rish Patrick Rizor Mike Robinson Garry Rodenberger 66 Keith Rogers Rex Rogers Rodney Rogers Becky Severs Cynthia Seyfang Tom Sheckler Becky Sherman Desiree Shirk Duane Shirk Jim Shumaker Patty Slusher Brenda Smith Jodi Smith Joyce Smith Linda Smith Candy Smithson Jessica Sorgen Jim Sorgen Luann Spears Gerald Spivey 67 Sherri Sponsler Larry Spradlin Barb Staley Rick Stayman Faye Steele 68 Lori Thaxton Roger Titus Jan VanBuskirk Kathy Vermillion Mike Wallace Roland Stone Tim Striker Nevin Taylor Sue Telljohann Jerry Temple Arianne Ward Joyce Ward Mike Weatherhead Lee Ann Weber Paul Weidinger 69 ORGANIZATIONS Row 1: Ed Guzman. Row 2: Cheri Laubis, Susan Horner, Kim Zachariah, Busi- ness Manager; Stephanie Purcell, Editor; Mrs. lams, Advisor; Jeanette Vansky, Mary Anne Schwartz, Eileen Lemmerbrock. Row 3: Betty Nowlan, Diane Glock, Angie Hughes, Deb Gilley. The Echo Staff Mary Anne Schwartz, Stephanie Purcell, Editor; Kim Zacharia, Business Man- ager. The Echo staff would like to express its thanks to Mr. Aller for his photography advice, Mrs. lams for being our advisor, the Kenton Times for all their pictures, and Mrs. Deardorff for lending us her shoulder to cry on. Members of the Echo staff who received Quill and Scroll awards were Kim Zachariah and Stephanie Purcell. Members of the Echoette who received recognition were Mary Anne Schwartz, Editor; Lee Ann Sheldon, assistant editor; Vince Wortman, Sports Editor; and Jeff Sanderson, photographer. 72 Communications This Year! Organized in 1972, KWIT has an impressive rec- ord of over 200 Programs broadcast by KSHS students for their school and community on an access channel of Warner Brothers Cable TV of Kenton. Kenton school system has access to the cable system anytime they want to use it. Program series include: Around Town, cover- ing community-related activities; Whats Hap- pening, highlights of school activities; Per- sonality Plus, spotlight on area talent; Question and Answer, covering viewers' questions per- taining to school and community; and Meet The New Faculty, and introduction of new teachers in the Kenton school system. In addition, KWIT also has a full sports schedule covering baseball games, pep rallies, wrestling matches and the annual spring sports banquet. Comedy skits are also part of the fare with such takeoffs as the Trotting Gourmet and Johnny Parson. Special lectures are also taped for broadcast. In addition to providing an entertaining and in- formative service to the community, KWIT also offers teachers the capability of taping in-school and evening programs for flexible scheduling in classroom activities. The list of programs and future plans for station KWIT goes on and on and illustrates how ed- ucational the television experience can be with the help of an inexhaustible teacher, a co- operative cable company and an interested com- munity. Mr. Bryant, his students, Warner Brothers Cable TV, and the Kenton School System are to be congratulated on the success of KWIT. This year will be Mr. Bryant's last year at Kenton Senior High School as he resigned. He and his wife will be going to Iran to teach for at least the next two years. Last Year . . . 73 ow 1 - Mary Anne Schwartz, Editor. Row 2 - Bonnie Fry, Assistant Editor; ince Wortman, Sports Editor. Row 3 - Cheri Laubis; Lee Ann Sheldon, Assistant Editor: Brenda Allen. Row 4 - Cindy Williams; Pat Brueshaber; Jeff Sanderson, Photographer; Pam Byers. 1974 Echoette Staff Echoette Editor Mary Anne Schwartz 74 Symphonic Choir Row 1 - Gerald Spivey, Mike Weatherhead, Sandy Shogren, Connie Myers, Tammy Mankey, Kerry Oberlitner, Jeff Sander- son, Teresa Secord, Kim Harrington, Donn Houser, Jeanette Vansky, Deb McKinley, Tim Striker, Nancy Harris, Kathy Healy, Pat Brueshaber. Row 2 - Teresa Cook, Ed Guzman, Sue Youngs, Dan Hord, Bonita Hensel, Jean Waller, Wes Broseke, Greg Hughes, Pam Biddinger, Cyd Davis, Mark Sherman, Rick Barger, Brenda Ommert, Vicki Butterman, Tim Holliday, Brian Harrington, Johna Bosher, Lisa Carmean. Row 3 - Bob Bidwell, Scott Kissling, Lois Koch, Kent Lhamon, Keith Wright, Lynn Hiller, Paula Nicely, Leanna Turner, Todd Augsburger, Rick Koch, Lynda Zaring, Lorrie Zacharias, LuAnne Stewart, Paul Root, Sherry Holliday, Terri Latham, Cathy Phillips, Bryan McPherson. Judy McKinley. Row 4 - Cheri Laubis, Tira Smith, Gary Oldham, Rob Carr, Bradd Molk, Carol Heilman, Myles Fowlis, Kim Comer, W. T. Johnson, Lee Ann Sheldon, Annette Ralston, Jenny Bloom, Kathy McClusky, Joe Comely, Brent Ommert, Mark Fowlis, Doug Lindsey, Rodney Rogers, Bill Pfeifter, Sue Vavrik, Brad Harvey. DCT Row 1: Cheryl Grindell, Sandy Williams, Carolyn Richardson, Bonnie Fry, President Row 2: Rick Patton, Greg King, Reporter; Mr. Terry, Advisor; Bob Gilley, Row 3: Jim Harris, Terry Lones, Ken McClaren Absent: Gary Oldham, Vice President; Cindy Getz, Treasurer; Chuck Dietz, Deb Rostofer, Tom Williams, MikeFurbush, Dennis Hinton. Ski Club Row 1: Mark Sherman, Cheryl Mullady, Pam Kinsey, Scott Smith, T ab Rogers Row 2: Nancy Harris, Vicki Butterman, Rob Carr, Sue Vavrick, Bob Bidwell, Robert Anderson 76 Office Workers Row 1: Johna Bosher, Jewel Carru- thers, Judy McKinley, Kim Harring- ton, Pam Byers, Row 2: Jean Waller, LuAnne Stewart, Cindy James, Pam Dyer. Cafeteria Workers Row 1: Stephanie Purcell, Johna Bosher, Tina Laubis, Greg Hughes, Sherry Holliday, Lester Kneisley, Ernie Harbor. Row 2: Nancy Harris, Natalie Gottfried, Duane Gray, Cindy Ritchie, Pam Byers, Stephanie Koch, Paula Nicely, Lisa Carmean. Row 3: Bob Bidwell, Pam Biddinger, Kim Harrington, Brenda Ommert, Gary Oldham, Lome Zacharias, Carol Heilman. Row 4: John Schaub, W. T. Johnson, Stan Striker, Brent Ommert, Mark Terry, Cathy Phillips, Virgil Berry, Tom Byers. Varsity K Row 1: Doug Lindsey, Vince Wortman, Mark Terry, Paul Root, Rob Carr, Mark Mathews, Dave Gorden, W. T. Johnson, Dan Hord, Rick Corbin, John Schaub, Greg Hughes. Row 2: Tim Busgh, Joe Handley, Kevin Born, Chuck Dietz, Joe Comelv, Al Burba, Bob Bidwell, Wyatt Williams, Jeff Sanderson, Judy McKinley, Jean Waller, LuAnne Stewart, Row 3: Greg King, Steve Benson, Brent Ommert, Gary Oldham, Kerry Oberlitner, Dewayne Gary, Mike Tracy, Bill Keller, Stan Striker, Brent Obenour, Perry Haudenshield. Row 4: Doug Shepherd, Tim Claybaugh, Brad Beaman, Tom Blume, Scott Smith, Tab Rogers, Stephen Smith, Dale Gray, Denis Deliz, Dan Gibbs, Terry Barker. Row 5: Al Lease, Roland Stone, Bill Ward, Tom Keller, Ken Hastings, Bill Shepherd, Tom Preston, Randy Reed. 78 Modern Foreign Language Club Row 1: Vince Wortman, Treasurer; Sandi Shogren, President; Jean Waller, Secretary; Kathy Healy, Vice President. Row 2: Kathy King, LaDonna Heil- man, Cynthia Seytang, Judy Wirbel. Row 3: Cheri Laubis, Teresa Cook, Lisa Richards, Cathy Gossard, Becky Sherman. Row 4: Miss McClelland, Advisor; Sherri Sponslor, Ruth Boyd, Glenn Gray. National Honor Society Library Helpers Row 1: John Mustain, Pat Telljoham, Gary Lowe. Row 2: Deb Dodds, Carol Heilman, Glenda Price, Candy Smithson, Terri Shannon. Row 3: Mrs. McPherson, Jim Downey, Valerie Curtis, Kaelyn Boner, Jan VanBuskirk, Mrs. Ledenbach. Row 4: Bryan McPherson, Paul Koch, Terry Fults, David McPheron, David Worthington. Row 1: Paula Nicely. Row 2: Karen Dyer, Bonnie Fry, Gloria Bushong. Row 3: Kevin Born, Lynda Zaring, Pat Telljoham, Vince Wortman, Mary Ann Schwartz. Row 4: Mike Broseke, Kim Harrington, Tom Steinman. Row 5: LuAnne Stewart. 1974 Members 79 National Honor Society First Row: Jean Waller, Lois Koch, Glenda Price, Doug Lindsey, Beth Rapp. Second Row: Brent Ommert, Judy McKinley, Brenda Ommert, Lynn Hiller, Regina Walton. Third Row: Lewis Homer, Kerry Oberlitner, Paula Deardorff, Bonita Hensel, Sally Heil. j First Row: Dave McPheron, Tom Blume. Second Row: Jennifer Bloom, Stephanie Purcell, Jeanette Vansky, Sandy Shogren, Tina Sutermeister, Carol Heilman. Third Row: Cathy Phillips, Lorrie Zacharias, Nancy HU Harris. Vicki Butterman, Lisa Carm«n, Stephanie Koch. Y-Teens Row 1: Miss McClelland, Tina Sutermeister, Sandy Shrogren, Teresa Cook, Judy McKinley, Jennie Bloom, LuAnne Stewart, Jean Waller, Tira Smith, Lynda Zaring. Row 2: Annette Ralston, Jan VanBuskirk, Faye Steele, Paul Frater, Kaelyn Boner, Sandy Bordner, Cheri Laubis, Terri Latham, Angela Cowan. Row 3: Cindy Holland, Andrea Clark, Diane Glock, Eileen Lemmerbrock, Angela Hughes, Kim Boecher, Becky Sherman, Lisa Richards, Nancy Koch. Row 4: Theresa Weidinger, Lee Ann Weber, Annie Renfrew, Ellen Brehm, Nancy Bookmyer, Jayne Davis, Cheryl Mullady, Kathy King. Y-Teen Cabinet Row 1: Judy McKinley, President. Row 2: Jennie Bloom, Vice President. Row 3: LuAnne Stewart, Secretary. Row 4: Tina Sutermeister, Publicity; Jean Waller, Program; Tira Smith, Treasurer; Lynda Zaring, Music; Sandy Shogren, Social; Teresa Cook, Worship. 81 1974 Saw GAA Change Its Name to GRA Row Is Betty Nowlan, Sophomore Points; Lome Zacharias, Junior Points; Jeanette Vansky, Vice Presi- dent; Lisa Carmean, Recreation; Paula Nicely, President; Vicki Butterman, Secretary; Deanna Martin, Treasurer; Glenda Price, Bowling Secretary; Tammy Mankey, Senior Points. Row 2: Carol Heilman, Cheryl Mullady, Kathy King, Sandy Shogren, Angela Cowan, Teresa Cook, Cheri Laubis, Sandy Bordner, Connie Myers, Karen Dyer, Debbie Dodds, Sally Heil. Row 3: Stephanie Purcell, Mary Anne Schwartz, Debbie Gilley, Lee Ann Purcell, Andrea Clark, Angela Hughes, Nancy Heilman, Dana Link, Sue Homer, Kim Boecher, Sue Youngs. GRA Bowling Row Is Karen Dyer, Tammy Mankey, Debbie Dodds, Connie Myers, Glenda Price. Row 2: Kathy King, Angela Cowan, Teresa Cook, Cheri Laubis, Sandy Bordner, Andrea Clark, Betty Nowlan. Row 3: Jeanette Vansky, Stephanie Purcell, Cheryl Mullady, Sue Youngs, Stephanie Koch, Debbie Gilley. 82 FHA Row Is Miss Joliff, Advisor; Kay Kreinbihl, Historian; Cheryl Martin, Reporter; Carol Heilman, Song Leader; Nancy Harris, Treasurer; Bonnie Fry, Vice President; Cathy Phillips, Secretary; Lee Sheldon, Parliamentarian; Sue Youngs, Point Keeper; Mrs. Brown, Advisor. Row 2: Andrea Clark, Arianne Ward, Sue Homer, Peggy Hamilton, Missy Prater, Diane Glock, Karen Patton, Jan VanBuskirk. Row 3: Cindy Holland, Faye Steele, Nancy Fisher, Lorri Oates, Susan Lones, Theresa Holtzburger, Jessica Sorgen, Judy Wirbel. Row 4: Sheri Sponslor, Cynthia Seyfang, LaDonna Heilman, Betty Nowlan, Nancy Heilman, Marcy Dyer, Jennie Bloom, Vickie Musser, Pat Brueshaber. FFA Row 1: Mr. Layman; Jeff Sterrett,Darryl Turner, Sentinel; Randy Reed, Secretary; Perry HaudenschieId, Trea- surer; Dan Morris, President; Randy Scharf, Vice President; Rodney Hensel, Reporter; Orland Shea, Advisor; Mr. McNeal. Row 2: Terry Hamlin, Jim Wynegar, Ken Oldham, Keith Hughes, Jim Cornwell, Dan Wells, Ken Brooks, Doyle Turner, Mark Sherman, Mike Ansley, Norman Lowe, Jim Grauel. ROW 3: Dennis Seabert, Chris Long, Lyle Heberling, Dave Rish, Dwight Hamilton, Rick Stayman, Aldon Lowe, Larry Spradlin, Jim'Yokum, Mike Manns, Doug Dodds. Row 4: Dwight Paul, Rick McCullough, Bill Corwin, Doug Clements, Donavan Dodds, Nevin Taylor, Mark McCullough, Duane Shirk, Jim Etherton, Rodney Barrett, Russ Manns, Myron Comstock. Distributive Education Row 1: Bill Ward, Steve Benson, Dede Dick, Karen Dyer. Row 2: Cathy Bowman, Paula Shaw, Connie Lowe, Sharon Tull, Susan Collins. Row 3: Mr. Agee, Advisor; Bob Osbun, Dave Modd, Mike Jones, Joel Fox. Row 4: John Mustain, Jesse Kalb, Marlon Harp, Tony Marshall, Brian Hipsher, and Larry Keckler. Student Action for Education Chris Predmore, Jeff Dunahue, Mrs. lams, Advisor; Vince WTortman, Raymond Karcher, and Cindy Williams. Top Twenty Row 1: Teresa Secord, Kathy Healy, Gary Oldham, Pam Biddinger, Bob Bidwell, Jean Waller, Ed Guzman, Jeanette Vansky. Row 2: Mark Sherman, Cydney Davis, Kent Lhamon, Lynda Zaring, Greg Hughes, Nancy Harris, Rodney Rogers. Row 3: Kim Harrington, Todd Augsburger, Lois Koch, Doug Lindsey, Lynn Hiller, Joe Comely, LuAnne Stewart, Bradd Molk. Girls Glee Row 1: Nancy Fisher, Betty Nowlan, Paula Frater, Jan VanBuskirk, Kelly Cooper, Lee Ann Purcell, Cindy Holland, Ellen Brehm, Jayne Davis, Jodi Smith, Kaelyn Boner. Row 2: Kim Boecher, Lauri Thaxton, Theresa Holtzberger, Faye Steele, Cynthia Seyfang, Angie Hughes, Sue Telljohann, Theresa Weidinger, Arianne Ward, Marianne Marquart, Judy Wirbel, Lee Ann Weber. Row 3: Mr. Smith, Brenda Newman, Susan Homer, Diane Miller, Kim Corbin, Diane Clock, Kay Kreinbihl, Eileen Lemmerbrock, Nancy Bookmyer, Nancy Heilman, Becky Sherman, Sheri Sponsler, Candy Smithson. 85 Marching Row 1: Lynda Zaring, Cindy Ritchie, Brenda Ommert, Kim Harrington. Row 2: Melinda Erick, Janet Rader, Dana Linke, Lorrie Zacharias, Kim Hines, Lisa Richards. Row 3: Art Albrecht, Nancy Heilman, Michele Keel, Cherryl Mullady, Tina Laubis, Glenda Price, Carol Roberts, Tira Smith. Row 4: Kathy King, Leanna Turner, Brian Pierson, Rodney Barrett, Tom Sheckler, Keith Rogers, Craig Obom, Lee Ann Weber, Bryan McPherson, Sue Youngs, Ron Height, Jeff Dunahue, Connie Myers, Row 6: Chas Kreinbihl. Wildcat Pep Band Row 1: Lorrie Zacharias, Tom Holland, Nancy Koch, Sue Telljohann, Stephanie Koch, Bill Pfeiffer, Tira Smith, Betty Nowlan, Row 2: Bryan McPherson, Jeff Dunahue, Sue Youngs, Lee Ann Weber, Brian Pierson, Craig Oborn, Rodney Barrett, Ron Height, 86 Row 3: Lisa Richards, Paula Nicely, Jon Alexander, Rick Koch, Don Gray, Connie __________________________Myers, Caryl Modd, Cherryl Mullady._______________________________________________ Band Row 1: Angela Cowan, Annette Ralston, Sue Telljohann, Nancy Koch. Row 2: Cyd Davis, Pam Byers, Terri Latham, Cheryl Martin, Andrea Clark, Betty Nowlan, Tina Sutermeister. Row 3: Jeff Basinger, Bill Pfeiffer, Jon Alexander, P. G. Nicely, Carla Reth, Rodney Rogers. Row 4: Rick Koch, Don Gray, Tina Fitzgerald, Brian Harrington, Greg Gilbertsen, Tom Holland, Stephanie Koch. Row 5: Jack Manns, Mr. Dambach. Drum Major and Majorettes Row 1: Vickie Musser, head majorette; Bryan McPherson, drum major. Row 2: Brenda Ommert, Melinda Erick, Annette Ralston. 87 Marching Band Flag Corp Those serving as flag corp members this year were junior, Angela Bowman; sopho- more, Kay Kreinbihl; junior, Marcy Dyer, and junior, Jenny Bloom. The Wind Ensemble Row 1: Lynda Zaring, Brenda Ommert, Kim Harrington, Angela Cowan, Annette Ralston, Sue Telljohann, Nancy Koch. Row 2: Cindy Ritchie, Melinda Erick, Vickie Musser, Lorrie Zacharias, Lisa Richards, Cydney Davis, Pam Byers, Terri Latham, Betty Nowlan, Tina Sutermeister. Row 3: Michele Keel, Janet Rader, Dana Linke, Tina Laubis, Glenda Price, Carol Roberts, Jon Alexander, Paula Nicely, Carla Reth, Rodney Rogers. Row 4: Connie Myers, Jeff Dunahue, Ron Height, Craig Oborn, Bryan McPherson, Rick Koch, Don Gray, Brian Harrington, Greg Gilbertsen, Tom Holland, Stephanie Koch. Row 5: Mr. Dambach, director; Chas Kreinbihl. 88 Art Club First Row: Jan Cummings, Janet Brim, Chris Predmore, Jeff Hodges, Bryan McPherson, Miss Cheney. Second Row: Paul Weidinger, Peggy Hamilton, Gerald Spivey, Wayne Kearns. Third Row: Theresa Weidinger, Jan VanBuskirk, Faye Steele, Linda Spivey. Fourth Row: Deb Mendenhall. OWE First Row: Bruce Hensley, Rick Brown, Randy Beverly, Bob Purcell, Tom VanBuskirk, Jim Brown. Second Row: Bill Clark, Gary Poe, Dennis Haney, Richard McLaine, Jim Burchel, PeWayne Holcomb. Third Row: Mr. Sturgeon, Gerald Scott, Kenny Drumm, Don Scott, Rusty Ohler, Eddie Hamilton. 89 First Row: Elaine Hottman, Lorrie Newman. Cathy Sparks, Jan Stevens, Jan Cummings, Mrs. Klingler. Second Row: Cindy Long, Deb Cooper, Deb Robinson, Mary Mullenax, Cheryl Bidwell. Third Row: Melody Brown, Beth Treen, Becky Gault. First Row: Stephanie Purcell, Deb Gilley, Cindy James, Mrs. lams. Second Row: Nancy Holland, 90 Doris Sherman, Kim Zachariah. Third Row: Cheryl Rogers, Kim Hines, Alicia Newman, Deb Rader. Fourth Row: Marcia Dyer, Pam Dyer, Lee Ann Sheldon. First Row: Karen Buerger, Wanda Lansdown, Kris Deerwester, Lynne Rogers. Second Row: Deanna Martin, Janet Rader, Carla Scott, Cindy Shumaker, Terri Williams. Third Row: Nancy Hastings, Phyllis Am, Jewel Carruthers, |Alyce Shannon. Fourth Row: Mr. McNutt. '-Operative Education □ffice Learning Through Experience c o E First Row: June Sparks, Johna Bosher, Melanie Irish, Laura Middaugh, Gloria Shadley, Deb Holford, Cheryl Clements. Second Row: Mr. Dunbar, Kathy Curtis, Tina Fitzgerald, Terri Bowman, Cheryl Martin, Sally Heil. 91 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Row 1: Bill Keller, Bill Ward, Joe Handley, Bob Bidwell, Gary Oldham, Stephen Smith. Row 2: Mr. Cannode, Sam Morris, Greg Gilbertsen, Mike Beach, Nevin Taylor, Terry Barker, Denis Deliz. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Row 1: Annie Renfrew. Row 2: Sandy Shogren, Tammy Mer- chant, Mindy Pfister. Row 3: Cyd Davis, Wildcat. 92 1974 Varsity Cheerleaders Row 1: Pam Biddinger, Kim Harrington. Row 2: Cindy Ritchie, Cydney Davis, Natalie Gottfried. Row 3: Bonnie Fry. Kenton Gets a New Stadium! The new stadium is designed so that you can see the football field from every seat, there is room for a consession stand underneath, it is designed so you can enter from the underneath. And it will be ready for use by the next football season. Many organizations and individuals worked very hard to raise money for the stadium, and it could not be possible without them. Above: Mr. Richard Zitto gave the first contribution for the stadium from the Kenton Education Association, (KEA). Left: Ken Oldham contributed the first check from a school organization, which was Future Farmers of America. (FFA). KENTON'S NEW STADIUM? 94 In Memory of Larry Curtis With each passing day we'll try to find a way, to say just how much we really cared. Your death was one we could not believe Your friendship was something we could not deceive Though you're gone, in our prayers you'll still be the same precious Larry you always were to me. There is a sadness hanging over me, Until once again, your face I will see I knew you a little, but liked you a lot, I'll remember you always and forget you not. Larry's Friends ATHLETICS Football 1973 The 1973 football season was predicted to be one of Kenton s better seasons with 21 senior lettermen and three fine running backs returning. The only question was whether new head coach Dick Cannode, could mold the team into his offensive and defensive think- ing after taking over in late June. Even though the season began with a heart breaking loss to Beliefontaine, things looked promising. Ken- ton won their next two games, but then key injuries to Tom Blume, Brent Ommert, Dan Hord, and others began to take their toll. Kenton lost their next two games, and then beat Elida, in an inspirational 21-20 come from behind victory. Kenton lost their next four games to teams that finish no lower than third place in the league. Kenton's last game against St. Marys gave a good indication of the type of game Kenton is capable of playing and must play if they are going to compete in the always tough W.B.L. -Coach Cannode Kenton 13 Bellefontaine Kenton 33 Van Wert Kenton 28 Delphos St John Kenton 19 Ottawa-Glandorf Kenton 21 Elida Kenton 0 Bath Kenton 3 Celina Kenton 15 Defiance Kenton 9 Wapakoneta Kenton 0 St. Marys 14 8 8 42 20 38 20 49 23 22 98 AWARDS! Coach Kokinda, Tom Keller - Pride - Hustle - Desire; Stephen Smith - Most Improved Junior; Randy Reed - and De- wayne Gray - tied for the Most Improved Senior Award; Coach Wegner. AWARDS! Tom Preston winner of the Alley Cat Award as the most valuable defensive player; Coach Cannode; and Brent Ommert, winner of the Fast Cat Award as the most valuable offensive player. 99 The Mighty Kenton Frist Row: John Schaub, Tom Keller, DeWayne Gray, Wyatt Williams, Brent Obenour, Dave Gordon, Rob Carr, Dean Fruchey, Mark Mathews, Tom Preston. Second Row: Ken Hastings, Perry Haudenshield, Stan Striker, Brent Obenour, Kevin Born, Rick Corbin, Bill Shepherd, Dan Hord, W.T. Johnson, Bob Bidwell, Randy Reed. Third Row: Jerry Flowers, Terry Barker, Jon Alexander, Tim Renfrew, Tab Rogers, Scott Smith, Charlie Spardlin, Bill Ward, Floyd Smith, Joey Wilson. Fourth Row: John McKinley, Danny Reed, Allen Lease, Dale Gray, Tom Blume, Stephen 100 Wildcat Football Team Smith, Doug Shepehrd, Kevin Kearns, Doug Dodds, Bradd Molk. Fifth Row: Mike Beach, Terry Fults, Tim Clay- baugh, Greg Gilbertsen, WesBroseke, Sam Morris, Tom Ramge, Nevin Taylor, Gary Rodenburger, Brian Harrington. Sixth Row: Jeff Sanderson, Chuck Dietz, Jim Furr, Donn Houser, Brad Beaman, Skip Fowler, Roland Stone, Mike Keckler, Gary McNutt, Terry Aycock. Seventh Row: Coach Terry Myers, Coach Terry Kokinda, Head Coach Dick Cannode, Coach Chuck Wegner, Coach Bruce Bryant. 101 102 s Row 1: Coach Riley, A1 Burba, Don Barker, Tom Blume, Greg Hughes, Coach Barrett. Row 2: Paul Root, Mike Tracy, Dan Gibbs, Joe Comely, John Schaub, Mark Terry. Row 1: Craig Oborn, Rick Barger, Jack Rensing, Gary Lowe, Rodney Hensel, Boyd Downey, Terry Barker, Tom Weis. Row 2: Todd Newman, Mark Fowlis, David McPheron, Tom Ramge, Keith Wright, Chris Harvey, Gary Rodenburger, Myles Fowlis. A w a r d s Row 1: John Schaub, Best Defensive Player; Tom Blume, Hustle and Desire. Row 2: Paul Root, Most Valuable Player, Best Offensive Player, Top Free Throw percentage; Mike Tracy, Most Valuable Player, leading Pebounder; Joe Comely, Most Improved Player. Dan Gibbs - Center Donny Barker - Guard Paul Root - Forward 104 A1 Burba - Guard Mark Terry - Center John Schaub - Forward Tom Blume - Forward Greg Hughes - Guard Coach Buck Riley - Strategy Mike Tracy - Center Joe Comely - Center- Forward The 1973-74 Basketball campaign proved to be the most successful one in seven years. The Super-Cats opened their season on a good note by defeating strong AAA Delaware Hayes at Delaware. Other glittering wins were over state ranked, undefeated River Valley and stompin Lima Land's number one team, Elida. At one stage of the season, the Wildcat cagers were ranked 3rd in the Lima News poll with their 8-3 mark. With just seven games re- maining, it looked as though the Cats were on their way to one of the school's finest records ever. Unfortunately, the script was written differently as the team dropped six close games and had to defeat St. Mary's on their home floor to salvage a 9-9 slate and finish 7th in Lima Land's AA poll. The roundballers achieved many goals and set several, yet their greatest achievement was the respect they attained from their always tough, traditional Western Buckeye League teams. The 1974-75 team welcomes 3 returnees in co-captains Donny Barker, Tom Blume, Mark Terry and a host of talented underclassmen to keep the BIG RED MACHINE rolling. 105 -Coach Buck Riley Baseball 1974 Row 1: Rick Barger, Scott Smith, Tim Claybaugh, Eric Henley, Gary Lowe. Row 2: Brent Ommert, Tom Blume, Walt Johnson, Terry Fults, Boyd Downey. Row 3: Coach Chuck Wegner, Doug Lindsey, Jon Alexan- der, Jeff Morrison, John Schaub, Coach Tex Reddick. Top Batting Average - Gary Lowe .354 Most Improved Junior - Terry Fults Most Improved Senior - Doug Lindsey Honorary Captain - John Schaub Most Valuable Player - Tom Blume 106 Tom Blume was elected to the first team Eastern Division All-Star Team and Brent Ommert and John Schaub were both Honorable Mention. Tom and Brent both played in the league's first East-West all-star game at Lima Bath. An inexperienced, young squad, the 1974 Wildcat baseball team came in with a 5-11 record. The reason was one of highs and lows; playing poorly and losing big, and playing well and winning big. The 'Cats did well against non-league opponents, being 5-3, but lost all eight league games. They just weren't able to put everything together at the right time. LETTERMEN - Seniors - Brent Ommert (3), John Schaub (2), W.T. Johnson (2), Greg King (2), and Doug Lindsey (1). Juniors - Tom Blume (2), Scott Smith (2), Terry Fults (1), Jeff Morrison (1), and Jon Alexander (1), Sophomores - Gary Lowe, Boyd Downey, Rick Barger, Coach Charles Wegner The 1974 Wildcat golf team ended the season with nine wins and five losses. The team placed fourth in the WBL Tournament, fifth in the Sectional and Pat Tell- johann was a representative to the District Tournament as one of the Sectional medalists. Coach Karl McNeal K e n t 0 n W 1 i a c a t Girls Interscholastic Track Row 1, From Left: Linda Spivey, Dana Linke, Paula Nicely, and Cydney Davis. Row 2: Mrs. Carmean, Nancy Koch, Deb Mendenhall, Lee Ann Weber, Karen Patton, Kris Hilty, and Mr. Cannode. Girls Interscholastic Basketball Cross Country Returns to KSHS Members of the 1974 Cross Country team are: Row 1: Kerry Oberlitner, Greg Hughes, and Rodney Hensel. Row 2: Ed Guzman, David Mc- Pheron, and Tim Busch. Not Pictured: Gary Oldham, Ken Oldham. Members of the basketball team that ran with the Cross Country team for conditioning were: Row 1: Al Burba, Don Barker, Mark Terry, Boyd Downey, Gary Lowe, and Chris Harvey. Row 2: Dan Gibbs, Paul Root, Mike Tracy, Mark Fowlis, Mark Knowlton, Terry Fults, Myles Fowlis, and Coach Riley. no Cross Country returned to KSHS this year. Mr. Riley took the coaching assign- ment. Inexperience was the only tiling that held the Mighty 'Cats down. Next year with some experience under our belts, we hope to have a fantastic season. Mark Terry takes the lead in this Cross Country meet. Ill Track 1974 112 1974 served as a building year for the Ken- ton Senior High thinclads. They lost only five members of the team to graduation, so therefore many younger members gained the experience which will prove valuable to them next year. LETTERMEN Stan Striker, Gary Oldham, Brent Obenaur, Tim Bush, Kevin Born, Scott Smith, Stef- fen Smith, Bill Ward, Rick Coibin 113 Tennis In the 1973-74 season a tradition was broken at Kenton Senior High, and girls were allowed to be on the Varsity Tennis Team. The whole team did very well this year with the help of Coach Riley. And only two seniors were lost to graduation. 114 Coach Buck Riley, Sue Telljohann, Mark Terry, Lisa Richards, Lisa Carmean, Lorri Zacharias, Scott Kissling. Spring Sports Awards Stan Striker, Stephen Smith, Bill Ward, Tom Blume, Bill Hatcher, Scott Kissling, Paul Root, and John Schaub. 115 Wrestling — New Sport at KSH Row 1: Coach Kokinda. Row 2: Bill Keller, Tim Claybaugh, Doug Shepherd, Kerry Oberlitner, Jim Hamilton, Scott Smith, Brad Beaman, Greg King, Brent Ommert, Allen Lease, Joe Handley, W.T. Johnson, and Randy Reed. Kenton added a new member to its Athletic Program in 1973 Wrestling. Being a new sport it was expected that the Cats would have trouble as a team, but in- dividually there were several outstanding per- formances. Tim Claybaugh was selected as the team's Outstanding Wrestler with an individual record in duel meets of 7 wins, 2 defeats, and 1 draw. Brad Beaman was the team's Most Improved Wrestler. Brad was also the team's Top Tournament Wrestler finishing second in the North Union tournament and advancing to the semi-finals in the Sectional Tourna- ment before being eliminated. Kerry Oberlitner was elected the team's Captain. Kerry had a fine duel meet record of 5 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. Throughout the season Kerry proved he was an outstanding leader. The team as a whole was very young and inexperi- enced. Next year with ten returning lettermen we are expecting a great deal of improvement. With the returning lettermen and an outstanding freshmen group moving up into the High School, Kenton's Wrestling Program will be on the Up Swing . -Coach Kokinda AWARDS! Tim Claybaugh, Outstanding Wrestler; Coach Kokinda, Tearn Captain Kerry Oberlitner, and Brad Beaman, Most Improved Wrestler. 117 Girls Interscholastic Volleyball This year Girls' Inter schola Stic Volleyball team was started for the first time. For this being the first year, the girls had a real good reason. And only one girl will be lost as a sen- ior. So they can be sure of an even better season next year. From Left: Miss Foley, Linda Spivey, Sue Telljohann, Lisa Carmean, Paula Nicely, Lorri Zacharias, Lee Purcell, Deb Mendenhall, and Mrs. Carmean. j. V. 118 Row 1, From Left: Mrs. Carmean, Angela Bowman, Kim Boecher, Michele Keel, and Miss Foley. Row 2: LaDonna Steiner, Gloria Bushong, Lois Koch, and Girls Interscholastic Basketball Row 1, From Left: Lisa Carmean, Deb Dodds, Sue Youngs, Paula Nicely, Kathy Healy. Row 2: Sue Telljohann, Lisa Richards, Deb Mendenhall, Nancy Koch, and Lorri Zacharias. 1974 brought many new types of sports to KSHS. One being Girls' Interscholastic Basketball. Three new Interscholastic sports for Girls came to KSH this year, but basketball was the most popular. The Varsity squad did very well con- sidering it was the first year. Only one of the basketball participants graduated this year, P. G. Nicely, so next year with the many returnees, the KSH Girls' Basketball team should do very well. Basketball coaches were Miss Neva Foley, Varsity, and Mrs. Shelley Cran- mer, Junior Varsity. 119 Kenton Sr. High As everyone knows, Happiness Is . . . A Wildcat Victory. Wrestling had its first season in '74. Cross Country returned this year. 120 Sports Spectacular 121 Former Queen Becky Mont- gomery crowns '73 queen Pam Bidding er. Homecoming 1973 The junior class won the hall-decorating contest. To show their spirit, the teachers wore football jerseys on the game day. The traditional homecoming festivities had many changes this year. The choosing of the attendants was done in two ballotings. In the first balloting nominations for the attendants were made. The names of the top five girls (who had received the most votes) in each class were placed on a second ballot and from this second voting the attendants were chosen. As for the seniors, three girls were chosen to repre- sent their class. One of these girls would be the queen, but no one knew who it would be until her name was announced on Homecoming night. The snake dance and bonfire were primarily the same--a march of cheers from the uptown square and the burning of the Bath dummy. This year, to give the school more spirit, a hall-decorating contest was held. All of the classes decorated their hall trying to win the prize for the class having the most spirit. Each of the halls had fine decorations and the junior class won the contest. The homecoming attendants were Tammy Mer- chant, sophomore; Cydney Davis, junior; Bonita Hensel and Kim Harrington, seniors; and Pam Biddinger was crowned queen. The girls and their escorts were seated on a beautiful float. The honored Miss Biddinger and her attendants were dressed in informal wear instead of the traditional gowns. Also not in Kenton's tradition, the mighty Wildcats fell after a decisive battle to the Bath Wildcats. The score was 38-0. Following the Homecoming game a record hop was held in the Senior High gym. The theme of the dance was Mickey and the Stars and the decorations were provided by the senior high art department. All in all, homecoming week at KSHS was enjoyable for all those concerned. 124 Above: The bonfire that was held on Thursday night before the game. At Right: Queen Pam Biddinger making her acceptance speech. Queen Pam cheering her team on. The homecoming court. Junior, Cydney Davis; Senior, Kim Har- rington; Queen Pam Biddinger; Senior, Bonita Hensel; and Sopho- more Tammy Merchant. Prior to the announcement of the queen, the girls were driven past the grandstand and onto the field. Driving this car is Joe Comely. The escorts for the homecoming festivities were Gary Oldham escorting Bonita Hensel, Keith Wright escorting Tammy Merchant, Steve Benson escorting Pam Biddinger, Dick Teeters escorting Cydney Davis, and Paul Root escorting Kim Harrington. 125 Pam Biddinger Is Chosen HomecomingQueen! Queen Pam Biddinger was escorted by Steve Benson. This smiling couple is Junior attendant Cyd Davis and her escort Dick Teeters. Vince Wortman announces that Pam Biddinger has been chosen queen. At Right: The seniors say: Leave a wring around Bath. At Left: Care- fully watching the game are sophomore at- tendant Tam- my Merchant and her escort Keith Wright. 126 These decorations were made by the art department for Mickey and the Stars. Senior attendant Bonita Hensel is escorted by Gary Oldham. Sophomore Tammy waves as she is driven by the grandstand by Bill Hatcher. Wring Bath's neck was the sophomore's cry. 127 Junior, Cyd's car was driven by Allan Burba. The Grand Finale But you said, I want to be happy Doug's favorite part of the show. The chorus . , . line! 128 I've confessed to the sea that I love you No, No, Nanette Pauline............................Kathy Healy Lucille Early......................Nancy Harris Sue Smith..........................Lynda Zaring Jimmy Smith........................Joe Comely Billy Early........................Doug Lindsey Tom Trainor.........................Greg Hughes Nanette............................Jean Waller Flora Latham........................Lois Koch Betty Brown..........................Kim Harrington Winnie Winslow.....................Deb McKinley Ensemble: Todd Augsburger, Pam Biddinger, Bob Bid- well, Johna Bosher, Wes Broseke, Vicki Butterman, Lisa Carmean, TeresaCook, Cydney Davis, Ed Guz- man, Brian Harrington, Carol Heilman, Bonita Hensel, Lynn Hiller, Sherry Holliday, Donn Houser, Scott Kissling, Rick Koch, Walter Johnson, Kent Lhamon, Judy McKinley, Bryan McPherson, Tammy Mankey, Bradd Molk, Connie Myers, Paula Nicely, Gary Old- ham, Brenda Ommert, Brent Ommert, Cathy Phillips, Jeff Pifer, Annette Ralston, Rodney Rogers, Paul Root, Lee Sheldon, Mark Sherman, Sandy Shogren, Tira Smith, Gerald Spivey, LuAnne Stewart, Tim Striker, Jeanette Vansky, Sue Vavrik, Sue Youngs, Lorrie Zacharias. Pauline, the sophisticated maid? The three happies, Flora from 'Frisco, Winnie from Washing- ton, and Betty from Boston. 129 1974 Senior Class Plays Three One Act Melodramas Seven Wives for Dracula Dracula - Jeff Sanderson Lucy - Denise Dick Dr. Sewerd - Judy McKinley Dr. Van Helsing - Vince Wortman Jonathan - Greg Hughes Countess - LuAnne Stewart Lilly - Gloria Shadley Wolf - Louie Horner Sister 1 - Cheryl Clements Sister 2 - Deb Holford Renfield - Bob Gilley Mrs. Half-Nelson - Connie Myers The Perils of Priscilla Priscilla - Ruth Boyd Harlowe - Chuck Dietz Snidley - Louie Horner Jenny - LuAnne Stewert Freckles - Miles Armentrout Becky - Cheryl Clements Miss Tyler - Mary Anne Schwartz The Villain of Glitter Gulch Moustache Agnes - Kathy Healy Assayer - Jeff Sanderson Goldie - Gloria Shadley Preacher's Widow - Tina Laubis Constance - Tira Smith Irving - Bob Gilley Flower Woman - Melanie Irish Smedley - Vince Wortman Rock - Greg Hughes 130 Director — Mr. D. Bruce Bryant Assistant Director — Mrs. D. Bruce Bryant Student Assistant — Mary Anne Schwartz 131 Moonlight and Roses 132 Moonlight and Roses was the theme of Prom 1974. The Bogas Band from Columbus came and played for Prom. Junior Class members, officers, and advisor worked hard on the decorations which consisted of a summer house, wishing well, and a casino. The gym was divided into two sections, one section was decorated with orange and yellow streamers and the casino was in this section, one section was decorated with blue streamers with silver stars, the dance floor in this section. Approximately 250 teachers, students, and guests were in attendance. Kevin Born, senior class president, escorted Gloria Bushong and Sandy Shogren, junior class president, was escorted by Kerry Oberlitner. Hillcrest Lanes, Jeiry's Pina, Skateland, and the Kenton Theatre remained open from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. for the After-Prom festivities. This will be a night to remember for all those who attended. At Left: The sophomores that served for prom and the Junior- Senior Banquet. Row 1: Nancy Koch, Sue Telljohann, Ellen Brehm, Angie Hughes, Paula Frater. Row 2: Brad Harvey, Greg Gilbertsen, Diane Clock, Brian Harrington, Rick Koch. 133 134 Mr. George Keel Retires As Athletic Director At the end of this year George Keel retired from his post as Kenton Athletic Director. Mr. Keel has been serving Kenton since 1953. Keel was an outstanding athlete at Kenton High School, graduating in 1937. He attended Ohio Northern University where he continued to excel in sports, and graduated with a bachelor of science de- gree in physical education in 1941. He is a member of the ONU Hall of Fame. He was awarded his master's degree in physical education from Ohio State University in 1956. Replacing Mr. Keel will be Mr. Richard Cannode who resigned from his post as head football coach this year. Mr. Mike Lemon will be replacing Coach Cannode for the 74-75 football season. Mr. Keel will be greatly missed by faculty and students at the Senior High School. Mr George Keel Athletic Director KSHS Welcomes 2 Exchange Students KSHS welcomed two exchange students from Brazil this year. They were Carmen de Matos and Tania Benn from Brazil. Tania was from Brazilia and was a senior. She received her diploma along with the other members of the senior class at graduation. Carmen was a sophomore from Sabral, Brazil. She enjoyed Phys. Ed. and was very good in sports that she had never played in Brazil such as basketball. Tania lived with Mr. and Mis. Ralph Newman and Carmen lived with Mr. and Mrs. Ora Winzenreid. Both girls will be returning to their native Brazil in July. 135 Graduation The class of 1974 started a new tradition at Kenton Senior High in selecting two student speakers, Kathy Healy and Lewis Homer, to replace the guest speaker. 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Binkley Thank-You The Echo staff would like to express its thanks to all those merchants and businessmen who sup- ported us this year. We hope we can also look for your support in the future. 159 Commercial Patrons Royal Duchess Beauty Salon The Barr Co. Kenton Kentucky Fried Chicken Carey's Market Roger's Sohio Hill Drug Co. Varsity K Barbers Hull Leis Funeral Home Gus Dick's Jerrold's Amweg's Wrecker Service Field’s Bakery Kenton Surplus JCJ Sporting Goods Hardin Quarry Co. Finney Glass and Paint Vic Lynn Motors Color Center Cake Magic Country Peddler This was the year to remember ... a new superintendent ... a student handbook . . . winning basketball . . . no mini-courses . . . a terrible flu . . . a new stadium . . . '50's pep rally . . . Star Baby . . . different home- coming ... a jukebox in the cafeteria . . . Principal's Advisory Committee . . . commons . . . streakers . . . Carmen and Tania . . . beating Elida in basketball ... a gas shortage . . . student speakers at graduation . . . the FHA auction . . . the tractor on the front porch and other senior decorations . . . the Air Force Band . . . the poets that came to speak . . . the Home-Ec nursery school . . . Moonlight and Roses . . . girls interscholastic sports . . . the return of cross country ... the beginning of wrestling . . . Elvis Oldham . . . Mr. and Mrs. Bryant leaving to teach in Iran . . . No, No, Nanette . . . Mr. Keel resigning as athletic director . . . Mr. Cannode resigning as the head football coach . . . every- one having to take all their exams . . . 160