Kiser High School - Panther Yearbook (Dayton, OH)

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THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1954 T H E K I S E R PA N T H E R PAGE SEVEN 953 YW 5108885 JFS- M0118 enier Census Reveal Popular People CContinued from page 61 and Jim Reger, golf, Bill Glaspey. Chosen for Quill and Scroll, Inter- national Honorary Society for High School Journalists, were: Barbara Ryan, Barbara Bates, Jerry Cline, and Martha Spitzig. Junior class picnic committee con- sisted of Barbara Bates, Alene Lam- bert, Jerry Cl ne, Bonn'e Hendrick- son, Barbara Ryan, and Dick Longo. Kiser Panther staff members were: Barbara Ryan, Martha Spitzig, Bar- bara Bates, Mary Dill, Jerry Cline, Ted Kossoudji, Alene Lambert and Rosemary Blum. Tapped by honor students for Hon- or Society membership were: Keith Banke, Jim Reger, Duane Hooker, Martha Spitzig, Charleen Suggs, Bon- nie Hendrickson, and Orpha Wil- liams. Wampler's Barn was the scene of Cinderella Ball , the Junior-Senior Prom. Acting as chairman was Keith Banke with committee Barbara Ryan, Judy Berczelly. Charleen Suggs, Orpha Williams, Don Thles and Bob Pelrokas. When we moved into the Senior's seats on Class Day and saw the 1953 sign taken down and the 1954 sign put into it's place, with tears in our eyes, we realized we were full- fiedgecl Seniors. SENIOR YEAR As we entered the halls of Kiser for our last year of high school, our idea was to cram as many things as possible into the short time we had left of our high school years. During the summer the time of our classmate's was not idle. Keith Banke represented the class of '54 at the American Legion conference. Martha Spitzig and Barbara Ryan spent a week at a journalism conference at Ohio University. Pauline Tatone placed second in Longo's Beauty Contest and won a diamond ring and a gold loving cup. Senior Panther staff members were Martha Spitzig, editor, Bar- bara Ryan, assistant editor, Jerry Cline, sports editor, Barbara Bates, outside circulation, Alene Lambert, inside circulation, Dick Longo and Floyd Renfrow, artists, Paul Griffy and Toby Orr, photographers. Keith Banke was again president of our class. Other class oflicers were: Don Thies, vice-president, Orpha Williams, secretary, Jim Reger, treas- urer, Barbara Ryan and Dick Longo, historians, Bill Glaspey and Leon Roberts, sergeants-at-arms. Bob and Bill Heerman were elected president and vice-president, respec- tively, of the Latin Club. Don Thies served as chairman of our first Senior class picnic held at Triangle Park in the fall. Football players for the 1953-1954 season were: Doug Pippin, Don Thies, Dick Longo, Keith. Banke, Leon Roberts, Bill Glaspey, Howie Miller, Marvin Kistler, Charles Reed, Jim Bratton, Bob Gray, Duane Hooker, Carroll Taylor, and Dave Smith. Captain of the Varsity cheerlead- ing squad was Janet Hanes and sec- retary-treasurer, Pauline Tatone. Other Senior Peppy Pantherettesn were Judy Tootle, Orpha Williams and Martha Spitzig. A big step towards graduation was taken in October when we ordered our name cards from our home room representatives. October 16, our Homecoming game was played against Stivers. Reigning over the half-time festivities and the dance at Stuart-Patterson Park were: Queen Janet Hanes and Senior Attendant Ann Roberts. Pauline Tatone was elected presi- dent of the Kiser Decorative Arts Association. Senior class play committee was announced while we eagerly awaited the name of the play. Ruth Matthews, Paul Griffy, Rosemary Blum, Doris Roberds, and Doug Pippin reported to the class that our play would be Sky High. When the Junior Council on World Aiiairs was organized, we found that Don Thies was elected president. Other officers were: Orpha Williams, Joan Stutz, John Gufifey, Barbara Ryan, Ruth Matthews, Chris Pana- yiotu, and Jerry Cline. Casting of the Senior class play included Gail Thompson, Jerry Cline, Jim Reger, Rosemary Blum and Pauline Tatone, with Bob Heerman, Orpha Williams, Spencer Hart, Bob Petrokas, and Ruth Matthews. This was our last year to show our dra- matic ability. We netted about 5400. Serving on the various committees for the Senior class play were: Toby Orr, Don Thies, Judy Tootle, Alma LaFever, Deane Edgington, Bob Pet- rokas and Spencer Hart. With the forming of the citywide Carrousel Teen Club, we found two oflicers serving on the council. Duane Hooker served as president, while Barbara Ryan was the treas- urer. The annual Student Council Va- tContinued on page 153 Neighborhood Confectionery Suncfiaizchey, flflizffy, Ice Cream 1914 Warner Ave. MARYBEl.LE'S DELICATESSEN 342 TROY ST. Compliments of Blue Em! Most popular ..........................,..,,. Biggest wolf and wolfess .......,.... Most likely to succeed .........,..,... Biggest appetite ...,..i.,..,.... ........ Best school spirit .,......... Best jitterbugger ..,..., Best slow dancer .i... Most talkative ......... Most ambitious ........ Best matched couple ........ Laziest ., ,.......,ii,,, Most datable .,.,,,..i.. Wittiest ,,,,,.,,........,, Sharpie ......,.,,,..,,..,....... Come hither smile ......,.. Peaches and cream complexion.. Most dependable ...,.,.....,.............. ........Paul Griffy Boy Girl Keith Banke ................ Janet Hanes Jim Reger .,.... Doug Pippin ................ Rosemary Blum ..........Orpha Williams Paul Griffy ......,......,.... Sandy Niswonger Keith Banke ..............Barbara Ryan Charles Reed .............. Mary Dill Charles Reed ............. .Mary Dill ................Rosemary Blum Duane Hooker ........... .Barbara Ryan Orpha Williams Bonnie Hendrickson Burt Tipton ................ ,.......Dick Puterbaug h .,..... Dick Longo ...,.,......... .Nancy Lowrey .Pauline Tatone Orpha Williams Jerry Cline ..,,..,........... Dick Longo ..,...,.,......... Jane Kent Bill Glaspey ..,,,........... Judy Berczelly Leon Roberts Jim Reger Judy Berczelly Jim Reger ....,,,............. Keith Banke .,,..,.....,.. Janet Hanes Orpha Williams Actor and actress ........... ........ J im Reger .............,...... Rosemary Blum Most unpredictable ....... ........ J erry Cline .............,,, Deane Edgington Best athlete ......... ........ D uane Hooker ............ Janet Hanes Luckiest ......... ........ K eith Banke .............. Janet Hanes Unluckiest ..... ........ D on Thies .,..,,.,,,..,,,,.,.. Deane Edgington Best crooner .... Most generous ...... Quietest ........,. N oisiest ........... Most artistic ...... Best looking ...,.. Ardis Jones Howie Miller .....,,,...... Shirley Mankat Don Gustin ....,,....,....... Donna Bafs Harold Howard .......... Barbara Ryan Paul Griffy ............,,,.,. Sally Goolman Dick Longo .................. Bonnie Hendrickson Dick Longo .....,,,.......,.. Friendliest ..... ........ K eith Banke ...........,.,., Mary Dill I Barbara Ryan MOSt C0l1rte011s ........... ........ D on Gustin ,...,.,........... Janet Edgar Greatest leadership ....,.. ....,... K eith Banke ....,,,,,,,, Barbara Ryan Neat dresser ..... ......... ........ J e rry Cline .................. Jane Kent Prettiest legs ........ ........ C arroll Taylor ............ Janet Hanes Best personality ...... ........ K eith Banke ................ Barbara Ryan M0813 pep ................ ........ B ill 8z Bob Heerman..Pauline Tatone Ideal Student ............... ........ K eith Banke ................ Orpha Williams C0I1t3gi0US laugh ....... ....i... J im Reger ...... .......... O rpha Williams Best posture ..................... ........ D ick Longo .,................ Essie Mae Baker Most bewitching eyes ...... ........ D ick Longo ........... ,..,.. C hris Panayiotu Pretiiest hands . ........ .... ........ H a rold Howard ......,,.. Bonnie Hendrickson Ardis Jones Neatest pr0f1le ...... ........ D ick Longo .,.,............., Bonnie Hendrickson Te-HCher'S pet ..,..... ........ D oug Pippin .....,.......... Sandy Niswonger Prettiest hair ........ ........ D ick Longo ........,,.,...,,. Sally Goolman Screwball .................. ....,... J erry Cline .................. Orpha Williams MOSt m0deSt l.............. .....,.. H arold Howard .......... Donna Bafs Kiser's kids of 1954 ....... ........ Darlingest dimples ..,...... ........ Happy-go-lucky ......... ,,,,.,, e Most Temperamental ,,,,..,.........,, Easiest to get along with ............ Jerry Cline ...,..,........... Janet Hanes Jim Reger ...... ..........Nancy Lowrey Bill Detter .........,........ Barbara Ryan Mary Shirley Burt Tipton ................ Nancy Lowrey Barbara Ryan Keith Banke .............. Every Girl Can Be Beautiful .... Take Beauty Culture and learn how to make the most of your beauty!!! New Day and Night Classes Start the First Monday of Each Month. UMW' GROCERIIES MEATS FOUNTAIN SERVICE ' 42- 124 E. 'l'hird street Hemlock 4674 LUNCH ES

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VHDL DIA THE KISEK PANTHER THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1954 FRESHMAN YEAR Our Freshman year at Kiser began with a count of 252 students in all, 126 boys and 126 girls. Out for first year high school foot- ball were: Howie Miller, Keith Banke, Leon Roberts, Paul Griffy, Dick Longo, Kenny Robertson, Ted Kossoudji, Jim Reger, Carroll Taylor, Duane Hooker, Don Thies, Dick Snow, Dave Smith, Bob Gray, Charles Williams, Bill Behnken, Ed Caulfield, Tom Kimmel, Bob Harstel, Ed Binegar, Ed Heid, Paul Hedrick, Gene Lairmore, Joe Tomlinson, Don Johnson, Vince Maloy, and Roy Barker, who was representing the Freshman class on the varsity foot- ball squad. Smallest of the Freshmen, Bill Garrison, played the part of Jackie in the Senior class play of 1950 called Cheaper by the Dozen . Elmeda Young and Pat Roser were the high stepping drum majorettes for the school band. Participating in basketball were: Howie Miller, Bill Behnken, Vince Maloy, Paul Hedrick, Duane Hooker and Paul Griffy, while Roy Barker played varsity basketball. President of the Freshman Y- Teens was Barbara Ryan. Other offi- cers were: Phyllis Flohre, vice- president, Janet Hanes, treasurer, Nancy Lowrey, secretary: and Jane Kent, sgt.-at-arms. Out for spring sports were: Keith Banke, track, Howie Miller, baseball: Bill Glaspey, golf: and Floyd Ren- frow, tennis. Thus ended our Freshman year which wasn't too eventful because we were pretty new at this thing called high school. SOPHOMORE YEAR Entering the halls of Kiser for the second year of high school, 196 Soph- omores were eagerly awaiting foot- ball season. Varsity football players were: Keith Banke, Leon Roberts, Carroll Taylor, Howie Miller, Leamon Jour- dan, Doug Pippin, Roy Barker, Dave Smith and Charles Williams. Elected Sophomore attendant to the Homecoming was Janet Hanes. Class f 19 11+ Histor N W Unveiled Nancy Lowrey, Pat Roser and Elmeda Young were seen strutting down the football field for their sec- ond year as drum majorettes. We found Sophomores active in various clubs throughout the school. Officers of the Y-Teens were: presi- dent, Barbara Ryan: vice-president, Betty Isbel: secretary, Margie Toppg treasurer, Janet Hanes, Sandy Nis- wonger, service chairman: and var- ious other officers, Phyllis Flohre, Jackie Korner, and Judy Tootle. Library assistants aiding Miss Helen Walcutt were: Barbara Bates and Joan Stutz. Serving on the All-City Dance Council at the YWCA were: Shirley Hudson, Carolyn Herron, and Rose- mary Blum. Representing the class of '54 with her first year on the varsity cheer- leading squad was Janet Hanes. When basketball season rolled around we had Roy Barker filling the position of guard on the varsity team. Six of our boys played basketball for the Reserves. They were: Howie Miller, Carroll Taylor, Duane Hook- er, Bill Behnken, Vince Maloy, and Paul Hedrick. The annual Y-Teen formal in March was named Serenade in Blue. Margie Topp was the Sopho- more attendant to the Queen. With a large representation from Kiser attending the All-City Dances, Janet Hanes and Keith Banke were crowned King and Queen. With the coming of spring many of our boys were out for four spring sports. On the tennis team were: John Guffey and Paul Hedrick, with Bill Glaspey representing us on the golf team. Baseball claimed Carroll Tay- lor, Howie Miller, Leamon Jourdan, and Roy Barker. Keith Banke, Chad Fogle, Duane Hooker, Gail Thomp- son, Don Gustin, and Don Thies were on the track team. With many Kiser contestants in the annual Jitterbug Contest at the YWCA, Phyllis Flohre won the con- test and claimed the title of queen. Also with the coming of spring all of the Sophomores were looking forward to their first class picnic. Duane Hooker was named chair- man with his committee members: Barbara Ryan, Keith Banke, Pauline Tatone, Carroll Taylor, Essie Mae Baker, Bill Glaspey, Orpha Williams, and Charleen Suggs. These members of the class also selected the three class rings to be put in the show case for the class to vote on. Number 1 was selected as the ring for the class of 1954. At the Recognition assembly, Janet Hanes was given the Daughters of the American Revolution Award while Keith Banke received the award from the Sons of the Ameri- can Revolution. The com'ng of the Junior-Senior Prom honored two members of our class. Barbara Ryan and Roy Barker attended the prom as the Sophomore representatives. Thus ending this year, the class of 1954 eagerly looked forward to their third year of high school and the many pleasures that it would unfold. JUNIOR YEAR Our Junior year rolled around and we were down to 78 boys and 95 girls, a mere drop of 89 students since we started on our h'gh school career. Varsity football players Duane Hooker, Howie Miller, Roy Barker, Leon Roberts, Dick Longo, Carroll Taylor, Larry Clift, Jerry Cline, Ted Kossoudji, Keith Banke, Don Thies, Dave Smith, and Leamon Jourdan were supported by cheerleaders, Pauline Tatone, Janet Hanes, Martha Spitzig, and Judy Tootle during a very poor football season. Homecoming Junior attendant was Pauline Tatone and the chairman of the Homecoming was Janet Hanes. On the commlttee for the Junior class picnic were: John Guffey, Bar- bara Ryan, Martha Spitzig, Nevin Engle, Don Ginter and Betty Isbel. To raise money for the class of '54, we sponsored a Variety Show which netted 3176. Barbara Ryan and Paul- ine Tatone were Co-chairmen. President of the Junior Y-Teen was Orpha Williams with other of- ficers, Janet Hanes, Pauline Tatone, Jane Kent, Nancy Lowrey, Barbara Ryan, Betty Isbel and Judy Tootle. Basketball clafmed Howie Miller, Duane Hooker, John Guffey, Bill Behnken, Carroll Taylor, Jim Brat- ton, and Vince Maloy. Barbara Ryan was the vice-presi- dent of Dayton and Montgomery County Y-Teens. Hi-Y members were Keith Banke, Howie Miller, and Duane Hooker. On the committee for the Y-Teen formal Stairway to the Stars was Barbara Ryan, chairman of tickets. Jane Kent was voted the Junior at- tendant to the Queen at the formal. The B A Club was organized with Jane Kent, president: Pauline Ta- tone, vice-president: Sharon Nun- nery, secretary. Carolyn Herron was vice-presi- dent of the All-City Dance Council and members were Keith Banke, Charlie Reed, Rosemary Blum and Shirley Hudson. t'Belles on Their Toes was chosen as the Junior class play, with Ardis Jones, Jerry Cline, Rosemary Blum, Betty Isbel, Jim Reger, Jackie Kor- ner, Chad Fogle, Don Thies, Spencer Hart, Bob Heerman, Judy Tootle, Ted Kossoudji and Patricia Lockhart as cast members. Com'n'ttee heads for the play were Barbara Ryan, hand props, Jane Kent. hair styling: Carolyn Herron, costumesg Odetta Tolen, stage props, and Orpha Williams, prompter. Two hundred and fifty dollars was netted from the play. Barbara Ryan attended a confer- ence in Akron, Ohio to represent the Kiser, city, and state Y-Teens. Attendants to the All-City Dance King and Queen were Pauline Tatone and Keith Banke. Annual Will-Be and Has-Been Basketball team was won by the Has-Beens with a score of 51-50. Coaching was Paul Griffy, with players Duane Hooker, Howie Miller, Jim Bratton and Carroll Taylor. Out for spr'ng sports were: track, Keith Banke, Don Th'es, Chad Fogle, and Duane Hooker: baseball, Carroll Taylor, Howie Miller, Burt Tipton, tContinued on page 73 . I w0l7gl'dfL!f!Ifl0l75 mm' Best f'fl.5'h6.Y I0 the I gf 19 4 ma'uaiz'fz Cfzm it Ff0Zl'7l We-2 Q Cwll.ffZIlY! C54 Siam! ,:,M,,,,j-f., F P1-11L1PPsf SW MMING POOL , g 521 Leo Street ,

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