Leipsic High School - Le Hi Yearbook (Leipsic, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1987 volume:

Le-Hi ’87 Volume 36 Leipsic School 232 Oak Street Leipsic, Ohio 45856 Friends Stick Together . . Chris and Jill are all smiles during lunch. Michelle. Abby. Jacki. Darby, and Jim head for but another delicious meal Eric. Jill, and Ann are relieved that yet another day is over. The Viking fans throw their papers as the starters are announced. Even these two seem to want to stick together. Scott just couldn’t decide which one to sit with. 2 Student Life Through The Ups And Downs Of Life Jill appears to enjoy Gina and Dan's company when walking to her next class. Student Life 3 Josh chooses to ignore his friends' conversation. Sharon. Janine, and Janie do some last minute studying. Jason and Dan take a break during art class. Cher. Christina, and Leigh assist each other while baking in home ec. Jenny and Pam share the load with one another. Chrissy questions just what Sheila is talking about. 4 Student Life Nina. Tina, Dawn, and Debbie are excited about the time they spend together. Band provides a special opportunity for students to form many new friendships. Shared By Many At LHS Student Life 5 Friends Are fiends Forever What are these girls talking about now? Traci and Jacki share a special friendship. Troy and Karen spend their free time together. These eighth graders are enthused about the meal of the day. Doug must have found Dan’s joke pretty funny. 6 Student Life FACULTY Administration Reflects Changes There were countless changes made behind the doors at LHS during the course of the 1986-87 school year. The most evident was that of new Superintendent Kenneth Boyer, and a new Secondary Principal Scott Langenderfer. With the fresh and novel approach these two men offered, it wasn't long before the LHS students, faculty, and Leipsic community, realized the numerous alterations in the present school system that were to occur. Within months after their arrival in their respective offices, they, along with our school board, instigated an advisory council. A council was chosen and soon began meeting to devise methods for improving the school system. Other changes that came about during this past school year range from the discipline and rule enforcement style to alterations made in registration and the entire make-up of a school day to be effective starting with the 1987-88 school year. These, and many other modifications made recently at LHS. can also be accredited to the Leipsic school board. These elected representatives have the final say in all new and altered policies. — Denise Weis and Brad Peck. School Board Members — Row 1: Earl Goodwin; Bill Ellerbrock. Row 2: Marcus Dresbach; Forest Rayle — Vice Pres; Fred Russell — Pres. 8 Administration Staff Strives For Improvements The English and foreign language departments at Leipsic are composed of six teachers who help improve students' skills in the areas of grammar and composition plus provide a strong background in foreign languages. — Eric Steingass Mrs. Sue Barraza Spanish l-IV Spanish Club Advisor Mrs. Alice Dewar English 10. 11 Voice of the Vikes Advisor Le-Hi Advisor Mrs. Judi Johnson Jr. Hi. English Mr. Gary Kreinbrink Jr. Hi. Reading English II Cross-Country Coach Girls' Varsity Basketball Coach 8th Grade Advisor Mrs. Ruth Ritchey English 9, 12 National Honor Society Advisor Mrs. Nancey Schortgen French l-IV Speech School Play Advisor French Club Advisor Senior Class Advisor H.S. Faculty 9 Science And Math Are Helpful Math and science are two subjects that may not seem the most exciting classes a person could take, but good grades in these course areas can pay off later in life. Scientists and mathematicians are very important to the United States. — Rob Franks Mr. Paul Cain Math Ms. Candace lliff Jr. Hi. Math Jr. Hi. Cheerleading Advisor Ms. Karita Mickle Science Quiz Team Advisor Mr. Ted Miller Jr. Hi. Science 7th Grade Advisor Baseball Coach Mr. Glen Piper Science Science Club Advisor Mr. Marvin Walls Math Athletic Director 10 H.S. Faculty Art, History Have Similarities History and the arts appear to be two very different subjects at LHS, but if one would look at them closely, it seems as if they had some very similar features. From names, dates, and years, to accomplishments, life-styles, general knowledge, these two subjects do relate to one another. — Denise Weis Mr. Marv Heitmeyer Industrial Arts l-IV Little League Basket ball Mr. James Restle American History Mrs. Joann Selhorst Art l-IV Mr. Karl Simon Band Mr. Carl Sonneberger Jr. Hi. History Mr. Phil Sprunger Guidance Counselor Faculty 11 Courses Stress Careers Vocational and business courses are two exciting opportunities to expand one’s individual growth in educational learning at LHS. Students in these courses can go into a variety of classes to learn new things in the business field. The vocational and business classes also teach and prepare students for the real world after they graduate. — Brad Peck Mrs. Carolyn Bryan Home Economics FHA Advisor Mrs. Elaine Christy IOE II OEA Advisor Mr. Sam Gomer DECA l-ll DECA Advisor Mr. Rick Reider Business Education Sophomore Class Advisor Mr. Vince Schroeder Vocational Agriculture FFA Advisor Mrs. Jill Walls IOE I OEA Advisor 12 H.S. Faculty Special Services Provided Providing special services to the student body at LHS is the job of these faculty members. The daily activities of the faculty members range from physical education, to library services, to extra-learning help for individual students. Hard-work and dedication are a part of the everyday lives of the following staff members. — Ann Logan Mr. Rick Bennett Physical Education 8th Grade Boys' Basketball Jr. Hi. Track Mr. Jim Dunnett Adjusted Curriculum Jr. Hi. Football Mrs. Delores Moyer Jr. Hi. Learning Disabilities Mrs. Marilyn Thomas High School Learning Disabilities Junior Class Advisor Faculty 13 Support Staff Provides Services Esther McCallister. Board Clerk Marilyn Lenhart, Assistant Clerk Joyce Wyant. Superintendent's Secretary Bus Drivers, Cooks, Secretaries, Janitors Keep Leipsic Top Notch Custodians Wilbert Niese, Dennis Henry. Virgil Koenig, Frank Schnipke Cooks Pat Burwell. Madeline Palmer. Lucille Sands. June Hoffman not pictured Anna Klass Sandy Ruskey. Principal’s Secretary Bus drivers Ben Smith. Larry Selhorst, Dennis Henry. Karl Meyer. Frank Schnipke. Norman Goedde. Mary Blankemier, Helen Niese not pictured Sarah Boggs 14 Support Personnel SENIORS Remembering The 1986-87 Year With the start of our senior year, our friends became a bigger necessity than ever before. We began telling fellow classmates our dreams, life ambitions, and our hopes and wishes for the future. It appeared that we shared everything with each other from classes, study halls, and lunch to secrets, hangouts, and much more. Our class officers for the year were Lori Walls, president; Rick Valdez, vice-president; Elaine Krein-brink, secretary; and Eric Steingass, treasurer. The class was well represented in the Student Council with Sam Walther, Jodi Myers, Ann Logan, Leann Christman, Donna Schroeder, Shyra Inbody, and Michelle Schroeder. August 26 began our long-awaited senior year and our final days at LHS were now upon us. As we entered the doors on that first day, a new administration was there ready to greet us. In September Lori Walls was chosen to reign as our 1986 Homecoming Oueen. Ann Logan was selected as our senior attendant and the ten senior football players were to be the escorts. With October came the selection by the class of the Halloween Court. Elaine Kreinbrink and Mike Fenbert were chosen to be Gueen and King. Jill Kuhlman, Eric Steingass, Lorissa Meyer, and Shane Ellerbrock completed the court. In sports, Eric Steingass and the girls cross-country team, led by senior Angie Rayle, advanced to Regional competition. October was also a month of tragedy as a terrible accident claimed the lives of two of our classmates, a friend from Ottawa, and seriously injured another. It was perhaps at this time and the trying moments that followed, that we truly appreciated the friendships and the closeness we experienced as the “Class of ’87.” November brought an end to the football, volleyball, and cross-country season and the start of the basketball season. The seniors sold cheese and sausages as their sales project and those seniors going on the class trip had to make their first deposit in November. Soon December came with preparations for the class trip, Christmas vacation, and a preoccupation of passing assorted articles from one classmate’s yard to another. January marked the halfway point in our final year at LHS. It seemed hard to believe that it was time to study for and take semester exams all ready as well as work on term papers. Greg Niese and Denise Weis took the senior math test at the Maumee Valley Math Test in mid-January. February was soon here and nine senior IOE girls represented their group at regional competition. Elaine Kreinbrink was chosen as the county DAR Good Citizen. March proved to be a very busy month. Seniors Sam Walther, Tim Meyer, Greg Niese, and Mike Fenbert represented the Industrial Arts class at competition in Dayton. The Leipsic group came home with first place in the state. Janine Sands, Maxine Schroeder, and Lori Walls participated in the state IOE Contest held in Columbus and seniors Shane Ellerbrock and Mike Feldman, along with junior Chad Rigel, placed second in district competition in a small engine contest. Doug Hiegel and Mike Fenbert were selected as new inductees of the National Honor Society. They joined the ten previously selected seniors. The American Legion Post in Leipsic announced Ann Logan, Elaine Kreinbrink, Greg Niese, and Matt Hiegel as being the high scorers in the class on the annual Legion test. The seniors going on the class trip sold assorted Easter items in March to help them earn spending money. April brought the production of our all-school play, “They Run In Our Family,” in which sixteen seniors participated either on stage or behind the scenes. The LHS Ouiz team consisting of seniors Greg Niese, Curt Farthing, Denise Weis, Tim Meyer, and sophomore Rolando Valdez, brought home a second place in the BVC tournament. Mid-April brought the annual senior class trip to Florida. Thirty-seven seniors and their four chaperones enjoyed seven days and seven nights in the balmy Sunshine State. Upon their return home, senior band members Maxine Schroeder, Janie Lammers, Kathy Keeran, Jodi Myers, Troy Gillespie, and Darrell Walther accompanied the band on their trip to Washington D.C. May was quickly upon us and it seemed as if our senior year was here and gone in a flash. The juniors sponsored the Junior-Senior Prom on May 2. Terry Altman and Leann Christman were elected Prom King and Oueen 1987. May 2 was also the day that seniors Greg Niese, Darrell Walther, Mark Russell, Elaine Kreinbrink, Lorissa Meyer, Ann Logan, and Maxine Schroeder participated in the Scholastic tests held in Ottawa. May 15 was the presentation of the Senior Awards and May 22 marked our final day at Leipsic High School. On May 31, we walked up and received our diplomas. This was to be our last official function as the Class of 1987. Elaine Kreinbrink and Lori Walls were the class speakers. Our class colors were burgundy and pink, with the pink rose as our class flower. Our motto was, “We cannot discover new oceans unless we have the courage to lose sight of the shore,” and a portion of the senior class sang the class song Friends” during the commencement exercises. Overall the 1986-87 school year was full of ups and downs. The senior class experienced many good times and sad times together. The year brought about new friendships and strengthened others. It taught us a lot from certain subject matters, to life in general, and it even matured many of us. We shall never forget our last very special year together. — Denise Weis Class Motto — “We Cannot Discover New Oceans Unless We Have The Courage To Lose Sight Of The Shore.’’ 16 Senior Copy Presenting The LHS Class Of ’87 Shane Ellerbrock Patty Escobedo Tracy Fackler Curtis Farthing Mike Feldman Mike Fenbert Sam Walther. Leann Christman, Michelle Schroeder, Donna Schroeder. Ann Logan. Shyra Rob Franks Inbody, and Jodi Myers represented the class of '87 on the LHS Student Council. Kathy Keeran Troy Gillespie Doug Hiegel Elaine Kreinbrink Shyra Inbody Jill Kuhlman Rebecca Gonzalez Matt Hiegel — m Senior Santa Sam (alias Sam Walther) shared the holiday spirit with the Leipsic elementary students. Senior Class officers were Lori Walls, president; Eric Steingass. treasurer; Elaine Kreinbrink. secretary. Rick Valdez was class vice-president. Jane Lammers Ann Logan Martin Lopez Ed Mason Lorissa Meyer Tim Meyer Jodi Myers Derrick Niese Todd Nuveman Rene Pina Rodney Rader Angie Rayle The Intensive Office Education program kept Jamne Sands and all the other senior gals busy most of each school day. Mark Russell Donna Schroeder Janine Sands Glen Schroeder Maxine Schroeder Ed Mason pointed out the vices” not accepted in the halls of LHS. Brian Schroeder Linda Schroeder Michelle Schroeder Eric Steingass ind his senior j the wonderful TS!! Rick Valdez Lori Walls Darrell Walther Sam Walther Denise Weis Margie Ybarra Dan Bermudez Seniors Not Pictured Jim Engard Chris Torres Tragedy Leaves Legacy Of Hope October 25, 1986 — a date that stunned the student body of Leipsic School and the entire Leipsic community. Angie Rayle and Rick Valdez, both members of the class of 1987, tragically lost their lives in an automobile accident and the devastating loss painfully left family, friends and classmates to face life’s cruelest reality. It is desired, however, that their legacy not be one of sorrow, but rather one of hope and spirit. These two unique individuals were not afraid to face new challenges; in fact they met challenges with enthusiasm and excitement. These youths were willing to use every bit of their potential; they were not handicapped by their lack of self confidence or self control. They desired foremost to excel, whether it was in the area of academics or athletics. Each of our lives has been enhanced by these individuals and may the memories of their spirit challenge us to utilize our abilities completely and to pursue our goals with courage. Rick Valdez Basketball 1, 2, 3 Class Officer (President 2, Vice President 4) Cross Country 2 Football 1 French Club 1, 2, 4 Key Club 2 Le-Hi 4 Lettermen Club 3, 4 (Vice President 4) Quiz Club 3, 4 Science Club 4 Voice of the Vikes 4 Angie Rayle Band 1, 2, 3 Cheerleader 3 Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4 Elementary Aide 2 High School Office Aide 4 IOE 3, 4 Spanish Club 1 Track 1, 2, 3 Varsity L 1, 2, 3, 4 Seniors Receive Awards Knueven Scholarships Greg Niese Lori Walls Ohio Board Of Regents Greg Niese Rayle-Valdez Scholarships Greg Niese Michelle Schroeder National Merit Scholarship Letter Of Commendation Rick Valdez National Athlete Scholar Awards Mike Fenbert Elaine Kreinbrink Top Ten Percent Elaine Kreinbrink Lorissa Meyer Greg Niese Glen Schroeder Lori Walls Other Honor Graduates Mike Fenbert Doug Hiegel Ann Logan Sharon Niese Janine Sands Donna Schroeder Maxine Schroeder Class Colors Pink and Burgundy Class Flower Pink Rose Class Song H.S. Library Aides Pam Cline Tracy Fackler Rob Franks Matt Hiegel Ed Mason Tim Meyer Linda Schroeder Darrell Walther H.S. Office Aides Lorissa Meyer Angie Rayle Janine Sands Donna Schroeder Linda Schroeder Michelle Schroeder Lori Walls Denise Weis Elementary Aides Patty Escobedo Jane Lammers Sharon Niese IOE Awards Region OEA Results Becky Gonzalez Shyra Inbody Kathy Keeran Jill Kuhlman Sharon Niese Janine Sands Donna Schroeder Maxine Schroeder Lori Walls State IOE Awards Janine Sands Maxine Schroeder Lori Walls Findlay College Skills Jill Kuhlman Janine Sands Lori Walls Outstanding Male, Female Athletes Mike Fenbert Angie Rayle Outstanding Male, Female Performer Eric Steingass Ann Logan DeKalb Award Mike Casteel Senior Reading Contest Jill Kuhlman “VOICE” — Editors Rob Franks Ann Logan “LE-HI” — Editor Denise Weis Scholastic Team Curt Farthing Tim Meyer Greg Niese Denise Weis DAR Good Citizen Elaine Kreinbrink Basic Award Of Distinction Lorissa Meyer Denise Weis “Friends Senior Awards 17 Homecoming Homecoming 1986 was a unique experience for ail involved. An electrical storm and heavy rains delayed the start of the game for an hour and prevented the traditional pregame festivities. Homecoming activities began on Thursday evening when the cheerleaders held a pep rally and bonfire. The winner of the “Black Knight contest was announced, and the senior entry took top honors, followed by the sophomores' entry. They all were burned later in the evening at the bonfire. Everyone tripped out when the juniors’ mongloid spat fireworks! The 1986 Homecoming Court consisted of Queen Lori Walls, senior attendant Ann Logan; junior attended, Becky Steingass; sophomore attendant, Stephanie Vance; and freshman attendant. Tami Nu-veman. Escorts down the field were to have been senior football players Mike Fenbert, Sam Walther, Shane Ellerbrock, Doug Hiegel, Mark Russell, Curtis Farthing, Todd Nuve-man, Rob Franks, Martin Lopez and Glen Schroeder. The fellows could not do the honors, however, and the court had their fathers escort them Unique down the muddy field at halftime. The game itself was an interesting event. Van Buren’s Black Knights and the Vikes played in the rain for the first half of the ball game. The Vikings ended up on the short end and lost the game 12-6 in double over-time play. The Viking Brass donned raincoats for their show which they performed after the game. A Saturday night dance sponsored by the Student Council turned out to be extremely successful despite the disappointment of the previous evening. All who attended enjoyed dancing to the sounds of “Fusion, a live band made up of O-G students. An added bonus for the students was Coach Phillips’ singing “Born To Be Wild.” — Ann Logan Senior classmates dress like NERDS to show school spirit. Presenting the 1986 Homecoming Queen Lori Walls. 1986 Homecoming Court: sophomore attendant Stephanie Vance, senior attendant Ann Logan. Queen Lori Walls, junior attendant Becky Steingass, freshman attendant Tami Nuveman 1986 Homecoming Escorts: Row 1: Martin Lopez. Mark Russell. Todd Nuveman. Shane Ellerbrock. Curtis Farthing; Row 2: Sam Walther. Doug Hiegel. Mike Fenbert. Rob Franks. Glen Schroeder Coach Phillips sings “Born To Be Wild with Fusion at the Homecoming dance. Homecoming 19 Attendants Jill Kuhlman and Eric Steingass Queen Elaine Kreinbrink and King Mike Fen-bert Attendants Lorissa Meyer and Shane Eller brock Elaine Kreinbrink adjusts her crown as Mike Fenbert watches the contestants parade down Main Street. Leipsic Mayor Dwight Buckland prepares to crown the 1986 Leipsic Halloween Queen and King. The Viking Brass provides music for the parade participants. 20 Halloween Seniors Reign Over Festivities Mike And Elaine Crowned King And Queen Halloween — a time of witches, ghosts, and goblins — is also a time for senior royality reigning over the annual Leipsic Halloween parade festivities. On the evening of October 23, Mayor Dwight Buckland crowned Elaine Kreinbrink and Mike Fenbert queen and king of the 1986 Halloween Parade. Other members selected as the senior court were Lorissa Meyer, Shane Ellerbrock, Jill Kuhlman, and Eric Steingass. The evening began with a dinner at Maag’s Cardinal Room for all members of the court. Following the dinner was the crowning of the king and queen which started the annual parade. Three seniors, Donna Schroeder, Shayra Inbody, and Sam Walther, helped to add to the occasion by dressing up. The three seniors won the award for the funniest group. The Viking Brass also participated in the parade by providing music for the parade. — Eric Steingass Two seniors add color and fun to the parade. Halloween 21 H '' - M - Fun In The Sun Senior Class Enjoys Florida Vacation At 12:00 P.M. Saturday, April 11, the 37 seniors and four chaperones anticipating fun, sun, and excitement, gathered at the gym doors for departure to Detroit International Airport. For many of the seniors it was their first time in an airplane. On Sunday, Epcot was the destination of the seniors and chaperones. Everyone enjoyed Wet n’ Wild on Monday. After a day on the water rides they had a barbeque and dance there. Tuesday provided a free day in which they could do whatever they wanted. Disney World was their destination on Wednesday. Thursday, Daytona Beach was the site for a little rest and relaxation. On Friday the seniors spent the afternoon at Lake Buena Vista and then to King Henry’s Feast, a dinner theatre, in the evening. Saturday the seniors spent the day at Sea World before leaving home via plane at 9:50 P.M. They arrived back in Leipsic around 3:30 A.M. The seniors returned home tired, but full of memories and closer friendships than before. It was a week enjoyed by all who went. — Ann Logan, Lorissa Meyer and Eric Steingass Leann, Lorissa, and Becky enjoy a shopping day while touring Florida. 22 Senior Trip LHS beach bums at Daytona Beach. Florida tourists spend a day of sun and surf at the beach. Denise gets covered up to her neck in sand as the guys bury her. LHS students spend a day of touring and shopping at Walt Disney World. Jill and Shane are honored as royalty at King Henry’s feast. t The senior class of Leipsic dresses up for an entertaining dinner theater at King Henry’s Feast. Senior Trip 23 Juniors Host Prom For Class Of ’87 Leipsic High School held Cinderella's ball for their prom. This visual fantasy took place at the Fogle Community Center on May 2, 1987, at 8:00 P.M. This year’s prom theme, “Til the Clock Strikes Twelve,” was highlighted by the crowning of Cinderella — Leann Christman, and Prince Charming — Terry Altman. Gateways, castles, and a throne helped portray the royal theme. The disc jockey of “Soundwave” provided the musical entertainment for the evening. Members of the faculty and student body enjoyed dancing until the hour of midnight. A buffet was served on tables that were accented by miniature horse-drawn carriages and illuminated slippers. Couples entered the Cinderella fantasy land by walking through an archway filled with flowers. At the end of the archway, they could look out at the magical scene that had been set. — Karen Holl and Amy Altman Crown bearers approach this year's royalty. Prince Charming — Terry Altman and Cinderella — Leann Christman reign as royalty for the prom. Jenny and Jim jam down to the music of Prom chaperones enjoy each other's company along with fun-filled activities. Soundwave”. 24 Prom Chad Rigel and Laura Cupp enjoy the scenery. Michelle. Jacki. and Rod watch the others dance. Greg and Valerie stroll through the archway as they enter the prom. Mr. and Mrs. Schortgen crown Leann Christman queen as King Terry Altman awaits his dance. Prom 25 Norma and Sandy sit and watch the excitement. Mr. Russell awards Lorissa Meyer her very long awaited diploma. 54 Seniors Are Awarded Diplomas 26 Graduation Ed. Jane, and Tim listen quietly to the speakers. Fifty-four seniors graduated during Leipsic High School’s 98th Baccalaureate-Commencement on May 31. 1987. The ceremony took place at 3:00 P.M. in the high school gymnasium. Music was provided by the concert band, under the direction of Mr. Karl Simon. Junior class officers. Doug Kreinbrink and Jill Knepper. escorted the class into the gym. Speakers for the program included: Elaine Kreinbrink and Lori Walls, members of the graduating class: and Rev. Phillip Geiser, who gave the commencement address. Rev. Bonnie Light led the Invocation and Mr. Scott Langenderfer. principal, presented the Class of ’87. School Superintendent Mr. Kenneth Boyer introduced the speakers and recognized Mrs. Joanne Schey on her retirement from the school system. Diplomas were presented by the members of the Leipsic Board of Education. The senior ensemble sang the class song. “Friends,” and the ceremony ended with Rev. Light giving the benediction. — Denise Weis Class officers Eric and Elaine proceed into the gym. Some of the senior guys model their caps and gowns. Elaine speaks on Soaring on a Seagull's Wings. Graduation 27 Snack Pretzel Rods Pizza Chips Pop Mt. Dew Pepsi Dr. Pepper Candy Bar Snickers Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Milky Way Twix Cafeteria Lunch Pizza Veal Chicken Pattie Food Pizza Shrimp Steak Place To Eat Burger King McDonald’s Taco Bell 28 Senior Favorites Party Place Cloey's Weasel’s Hang Out Maag’s Hitching Post Extra-Curricular Activities Partying Cruising News Senior Favorites Iran-Contra Scandal AIDS New School Administration Music Group Bon Jovi Boston AC DC Album Female Singer Madonna Whitney Houston Samantha Fox Male Singer Bon Jovi — Slippery When Wet Outfield — Play Deep Boston — 3rd Stage Video Let's Go Come As You Are Hank Williams Jr. Peter Ceterra Song Talk Dirty To Me All My Rowdy Friends Let’s Go T.V. Show Soar Opera Alt Cosby Moonlighting Guiding Light Young the Restless General Hospital Class Movie Statistics Government Industrial Arts Top Gun Nightmare On Elm Street Lethal Weapon Class Car Sam's Van Shyra's Female Celebrity Cybil Shephard Dr. Ruth Vanna White Male Celebrity Bruce Willis Alt Tom Cruise Saying American Would you shut up for a while? Oh Little Honey Mickey Ching Chow Senior Favorites 29 Summing Up The Years Gone By Terry L. Altman: Basketball 1; Cross-Country 1, 2; D.E.C.A. 3, 4; Track 1, 2. Dawn Badertscher: fha 1, 2; I.O.E. 3, 4; Track 2, 4; Volleyball 2. 3, 4 (Captain 4). Danny Bermudez: ffa i, 2, 3. Tony Butler: d.e.c.a. 3. 4. Michael J. Casteel: Band 1; Basketball 1, 2, 4; D.E.C.A. 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1. Leann R. Christman: Band 1, 2, 3; Boys Basketball Stats 1, 2; Class Officer (Treas. 1); I.O.E. 3, 4; Spanish Club 1; Student Council 2, 3, 4 (Sec. 4). Pam J. Cline: d.e.c.a. 3, 4 Stacey R. David: Band 2; D.E.C.A. 4; FHA 2; Spanish Club 1. 2. Sylvia DeLaRosa: D.E.C.A. 3, 4 (Sec. 3, 4); FHA 1; Spanish Club 1, 2. Shane Ellerbrock: ffa 3, 4 (Treas. 4); Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4); French Club 1, 2; Halloween Court 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Key Club 2; Letter-men Club 3, 4; Track 1, 2. Patty Escobedo: Art Club 1, 2; FHA 1, 2; I.O.E. 3. 4; Spanish Club 1, 2. Tracy J. Fackler: fha i, 2; Le-Hi 4; Library Aide 3. 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Voice of the Vikes 4. Curtis L. Farthing: Band 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4); French Club 1, 2; Homecoming Escort 4; Key Club 1, 2; Let-termen Club 3, 4; Quiz Team 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3. Michael E. Feldman: Cross-Country 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Lettermen Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Michael L. Fenbert: Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Football 1, 2. 3, 4 (Captain 4); French Club 1, 2; Halloween Court 4 (King); Homecoming Escort 4; Key Club 1, 2; Lettermen Club 2. 3, 4. Robert T. Franks: Band i, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Football 3, 4 (Captain 4); French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Key Club 1, 2 (Treas. 2); Le-Hi 4; Letter-men Club 4; Library Aide 4; Plays 2, 4; Quiz Team 4; Science club 4; Voice of the Vikes 3, 4 (Co-Editor 4). Troy A. Gillespie: Band i, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Cross-Country 1, 2, 3 ,4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 1, 2; Lettermen Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Becky A. Gonzalez: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; I.O.E. 3, 4; Le-Hi 2, 3; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treas. 3, Vice-Pres. 4). Douglas M. Hiegel: Base-bail 1, 2, 3, 4; Buckeye Boys’ State 3; Football 1, 3, 4 (Captain 4); French Club 1; Homecoming Escort 4; Key Club 1; Lettermen Club 3, 4 (Pres. 4). Mathew J. Hiegel: Americanism Test 4; Baseball 1, 2; Buckeye Boys’ State Alternate 3; Football 1, 2; French Club 1, 2; Key Club 1, 2; Science Club 4. 30 Seniors Shyra K. Inbody: Band i, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4); Class Officer (Treas. 2, 3); Elementary Aide 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; I.O.E. 3, 4; Office Aide 3; Student Council 4; Track 4; Varsity L 3, 4. Katherine R. Keeran: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2; French Club 2, 3, 4; I.O.E. 3, 4; Volleyball 1; Volleyball Stats 3, 4. Elaine M. Kreinbrink: Americanism Test 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Buckeye Girls’ State 3; Class Officer (Sec. 2. 3, 4); Elementary Aide 3; FFA Queen 3; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treas. 3); Le-Hi 4; NHS 3, 4 (Pres. 4); Plays 2, 3, 4; Putnam County DAR Good Citizen 4; Halloween Court 4 (Queen); Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Pres. 4); Varsity L 3, 4 (Pres. 4); Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4); Voice of the Vikes 4. Jill A. Kuhlman: Band 1,2, 3; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4 (Captain 2, 4); Elementary Office Aide 2; Halloween Court 4; Homecoming Court 2; I.O.E. 3, 4; Play 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1. 6. 1 A Jane A. Lammers: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Elementary Library Aide 4; FHA V, French Club A, 2 ,3, 4; I.O.E. 3, 4 (Representative 4); Science Club 4. Tim J. Meyer.Baseball i, 2, 3, 4; Basketbaii A, 2; Boys’ State Alternate 3; French Club A, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 1,2; Lettermen Club 2. 3, 4; Library Aide 4 Play 3 Quiz Team 4; Science Club A. 2, 3. 4. Jodi C. Myers . Band a, 2,3, 4 (Field Commander 3, 4)-, Basketball A; Elementary Aide 3; French Club A, 2, 3, 4 (Treas. 4); Office Aide A; P ay A, 4; Science Ciub 2, 3, 4; Student Councii A, 2, 3, 4 (Treas. 4); Varsity L 3, 4 VoWeybaW A, 2. 3. 4. Derrick A. Wiese-. Basketball A, 2, 3, 4; Cross-Country A, 2, 3, 4; French C ub A, 2; Key Ann K. Logan . Americanism Ciub A, 2; Lettermen Ciub 2, 3, Test 4; Band A, 2; Basketbaii A; 4; Track A, 3. Boys’ Basketbaii Stats 2, 3, 4; French Club A, 2, 3, 4 (Pres. 3, 4); Girls’ State Alternate 3; Homecoming Court 4; Le-Hi 2, 3, 4; NHS 3, 4 (Vice-Pres. 4); Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Ciub 3, 4; Student Council A, 3, 4 (Treas. 3, Vice-Pres. 4); Voice of the Vikes 3, 4 (Co-Editor 4); VoWeybaW 2. Gregory T. Wiese . Buckeye Boys’ State 3; French Ciub A, 2, 3, 4; Nat'ionai Honor Society 3, 4; Quiz Team 3, 4 (Capt. 3, 4); Science Ciub 3, 4 (Vice-Pres. A). Martin Lopez: Band a, 2,3, BasketbaW V, D.E.C.A. 3, 4; FootbaW 4 (Captain 4); Home-coming Escort 4; Spanish Ciub 1, 2; Student Council 1. Sharon K. Wiese: Buckeye Girls’ State 3; FHA A, 2, 3, 4 (Fleporter 2, Dist. 2, Pres. A) French Ciub 2, 3, 4; l.O.B. 3, 4 (Parlimentahan 4, Historian A) National Honor Society 3,4 Science Ciub 4; VoWeybaW Stats 4. Ed G. Mason: French Ciub 3, 4; Key Club 2; Library Aide 4; Science Club 4. Lorissa A. Meyer. Band a, 2, 3; Cheerleading 2, 4; Elementary Library Aide V, French Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sec. 4); Halloween Court 4; Ottice Aide 4; Le-Hi 4; NHS 3, 4 (Treas. 4); Quiz Team 2; Play 4; Science Club 2, 3, 4 (Sec. 4); Varsity Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Stats 3; Varsity L 4; Voice oi the Vikes 3, 4. v -it Summing Up The Years Gone By Todd K. Nuveman: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; French Club 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4); Homecoming Escort 1, 4; Key Club 1, 2; Let-termen Club 2, 3, 4; Library Aide 2. Rene Pina: Rodney E. Rader: D.E.C.A. 3, 4. Mark B. Russell: Band i; Basketball 1; Class Officer (Vice-Pres. 1); Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4); French Club 1; Key Club 1, 2, 3; Lettermen Club 2, 3, 4 (Treas. 4); Track 1, 2, 3. Janine C. Sands: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Stats 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; I.O.E. 3, 4 (Pres. 4); Le-Hi 2. 3; NHS 3, 4; Office Aide 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treas. 3. 4). Brian Schroeder: D.E.C.A. 3, 4; French Club 1, 2. Donna S. Schroeder: Basketball 1; Boys Basketball Stats 2, 3, 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; I.O.E. 3, 4 (Sec. 4); NHS 3, 4; Student Council 2. 3, 4; Track 4; Varsity L 3, 4 (Sec. 4); Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4). Glen D. Schroeder: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 (Co-Captain 4); D.E.C.A. 3 (Vice-Pres. 3); French Club 1, 2; Football 1, 4 (Captain 4); Homecoming Escort 4; Key Club 2; Lettermen Club 2, 3, 4 (Sec. 3); NHS 3, 4; Voice of the Vikes 3. Linda S. Schroeder: fha 1. 2. Maxine T. Schroeder: Band 3, 4; I.O.E. 3, 4; Science Club 4; Spanish Club 2; Le-Hi 3. Michelle A. Schroeder: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4); Class Officer (Vice-Pres. 2, 3); French Club 1, 2, 3. 4; I.O.E. 3, 4; Student Council 4; Track 1, 2, 3. 4; Varsity L 1, 2, 3, 4. Eric P. Steingass: Art 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 4 (Treas. 4); Cross-Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Halloween Court 4; Le-Hi 4; Lettermen Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1; Track 1, 2, 3. 4; Voice of the Vikes 4. Christine Torres: dec a 3. 4 (Pres. 4); FHA 1, 2. Lori A. Walls: Basketball 1, 2, 3; Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Stats 4; Class Officer (Sec. 1, Pres. 3, 4); French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Court 1, 4 (Queen 4); I.O.E. 3, 4 (Hist. 4); NHS 3, 4 (Sec. 4); Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity L 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4). Darrell D. Walther: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Cross-Country 1, 2; French Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Key Club 1, 2; Lettermen Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Play 1, 2, 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sam L. Walther: Band i, 2; FFA 3, 4 (Reporter 4); Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4); Key Club 1, 2 (Sec. 2); Lettermen Club 2, 3, 4; Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1; Student Council (Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4). Denise R. Weis: Basketball 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Basketball Stats 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Stats 4; Girls’ Basketball Recorder 4; Office Aide 3, 4; Le-Hi 2, 3, 4 (Editor); Quiz Team 3, 4; School Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Varsity L 3, 4; Voice of the Vikes 3, 4. Margie Ybarra: fha 2; I.O.E. 3. 4; Spanish Club 2. 32 Seniors UNDERCLASSMEN Presenting The Juniors Pam Alt Amy Altman Carl Badertscher Joe Berger Laura Berger Tony Berger Marc Briseno Robyn Brown Amy Butler Chris Conant Leslie Crawford Laura Cupp Jim Dillinger Matt Dunham Chad Ellerbrock Kim Ellerbrock Troy Engard Mark Feldman Amy Fenbert Tony Flores Toni Fortney Cindi Franks Elvira Garcia Norma Garcia Steve Hazelton Jetty Hile Alice Hinojosa Karen Holl Rodney Kelley Dan Kimmet Jill Knepper Kevin Knueven 34 Underclassmen Class Of 1988 Doug Kreinbrink Terry Lammers Larry Laubenthal Mike Metzger David Muller Christine Niese Dorothy Niese Gregory Niese Steve Niese Tricia Nuveman Kathy Osborn Brad Peck Tony Peck Chad Rigel Monica Rodriguez Kim Schey Lisa Schnipke Leah Schreiber Angie Schroeder Dale Schroeder Eric Schroeder Lori Schroeder Nancy Schroeder Randy Schroeder Kyle Selhorst Valerie Simon Lynn Spitnale Becky Steingass Greg Straley Dave Stuber Jennifer Wyant Valerie Waynt Not Pictured Chris Carrera Lupe Diaz Darlene Engard Christine Rice Mark Schroeder Underclassmen 35 Presenting The Sophomores Frankie Alafa Alicia Alfaro Leigh Artressia Kathy Balbaugh Jody Berger John Berger Kathy Berger Willie Bermudez Mike Butler Shelley Butler Danny Chamberlin Jolene David Sandy DeLaRosa Abel Diaz Ron Diemer Barb Dobson Valerie Dunstan Tim Ehlers Beth Ellerbrock Tonia Engard Ann Fackler Melissa Feldman Sheila Fenbert Andy Flores Carlos Garcia Norma Garcia Scott Hardy Joe Hernandez Brendon Inkrott Julie Korte Chris Krogman Gina Kuhlman Alan Lawrence Josh Logan Jenny Mangas Paula Mason Roseanna McClure Susan Metzger Christine Niese Not Pictured Barry Berger Tim Butler Jamie Garcia Albert Minjarez 36 Underclassmen Class Of 1989 Jeff Niese Angie Orduno Felipe Ortega Bryan Osborn Claudia Paniagua Gloria Patino Scott Pfister Diane Pina Aric Rader Brian Rayle Larry Rivera David Robinson Chris Romero Roger Rosebrock Michelle Schey Kurt Schroeder Paula Shawber Rachel Snyder Lori Spitnale Aaron Stuber Scott Sudlow Dennis Thomas Arnold Tijerina Adam Tussing Michelle Valdez Rolando Valdez Stephanie Vance Julie Wagner Pam Warnimont Karen Weis Brian Wolverton Laura Ybarra Not Picutred Andrea Pardo Freddie Rocha Sarah Torres Filomena Murillo Underclassmen 37 Presenting The Freshmen Tony Alt Craig Altman Mona Anguiano Allan Bennett Cher Berger Tracy Berger Abby Boyer Bill Burwell Tina Butler Richard Casteel Steve Chamberlin Leroy Chavez Tim Critten Brad Dresbach Patrick Ehlers Troy Ellerbrock Chad Fenbert Rene Flores Scott Fortney Jim Garrett Nicole George Traci Gillespie Tracy Halker Chad Harden Amy Haselman Tommy Heacock J.T. Inkrott Erin Kelley Shirley Kelley Shannon Kimmet Renee Kreinbrink Robert Lopez John Maag Johnny Martinez 38 Underclassmen Class Of 1990 Steve McClure Jenny Meyer James Morman Jacki Myers Darwin Niese Michelle Niese Jesse Nieto Tami Nuveman Gracie Orduno Corina Ortega Ellen Paniagua Connie Pardo Johnny Pardo Melissa Peck Renee Rader Teresa Schey Jenny Schnipke Dawn Settlemire Natalie Simon Fredrick Solis Jamie Stateler Lorie Stevens Romeo Valdez Christina Velez Melissa Wolverton Janie Ybarra Louis Zechman Not Pictured Gamaliel Escobedo Tony Lomeli Underclassmen 39 Class Officers Give Leadership Class Of 1988 This year’s junior class consisted of 69 students. The class was led by their four class officers, three Student Council representatives, and Mrs. Marilyn Thomas, their class advisor. The class undertook the annual junior class magazine sales in early February and they also sponsored a dance after the last home football game October 10, to raise money for their treasury and to also cover the cost of the Junior Senior prom. — Denise Weis Class Of 1989 Seventy-seven sophomores composed this year’s class. Mr. Rick Reider; their advisor, three class officers, and two Student Council representatives guided the class of 1989 this past year. The sophomores chose a jewelry sales project as their fundraiser which they held in October. — Denise Weis Sophomore Class Officers: Gina Kuhlman — Vice — Pres: Chris Niese — Pres; Karen Weis — Treas. Junior Class Officers: Jill Knepper — Vice-Pres; Doug Kreinbrink Absent: Pam Alt — Tres. Pres: Robyn Brown — Sec. Class Of 1990 The 63 members of the freshmen class were under the guidance of three class officers, two Student Council representatives, and advisor, Mrs. Nancy Cain during the 1986-87 school year. They held a fundraiser in early March during which they sold candy and containers and also sponsored a dance January 17 after the boys’ basketball game with Columbus Grove. — Denise Weis Freshman Class Officers: Natalie Simon — Tres: Tami Nuveman — Pres; Renee Rader — Sec. 40 Class Officers ACADEMICS Students Prepare For Tomorrow One of the basic courses of studies at Leipsic is that of the college preparatory classes. Approximately 45 percent of the upperclassmen are enrolled in such classes making it a popular choice for an education. The goal of this type of instruction is to prepare students for a four-year college education. College prep-classes are open to juniors and seniors. They have a wide range of class options. There are the two required college prep. English classes. American history the junior year, and American problems the senior year. The elective courses consist of two different languages, a variety of math classes, three different science classes, art, industrial art, journalism, psychology, and economics. All of these are not required, but they do provide for a more balanced education. College prep, classes prepare students for more than the next four years after high school. The teachers take a very active role in shaping their students to be well-rounded individuals. — Lorissa Meyer and Valerie Simon Greg is busy making his grandfather clock. Brad and Randy enjoy their computer class. The anatomy girls dig into those furry felines. David Muller is concentrating on his geometry test. Laura, Lori. Mike, and Randy are pleased with their English project, Snowbound . Sam aces another government test. Greg Niese and Dan Kimmet learn to sew on their sewing machines. a a . .. . , . able wood working skills. The Future Farmers of America prepare for their futures. 44 Vocational Leann, Shyra, Kathy, and Dawn prepare for their future in Intensive Office Education. Bryan Osborn works on the drill press. Programs Expand Vocational Options Are Many The Leipsic High School vocational department is geared for those students who want to learn a specific skill or receive specialized training in a certain area. The LHS students are fortunate to have such a wide variety of vocational courses offered within the school system. The vocation programs include Intensive Office Education, Vocational Agriculture, Distributive Education, and Home Economics. Beginning in the ’86-'87 school year, Leipsic joined the Millstream Joint Vocational Cooperative, which is made up of 14 area schools with the Findlay School serving as a hub for the schools. This program has increased vocational opportunities at Leipsic. Overall 46% of the students at Leipsic are involved in one or more of the vocational classes. — Eric Steingass and Brad Peck Vocational 45 Basic Courses Given Students Required To Take Some Courses Leipsic High School offers several general courses for their students. General or required courses are courses students take each year in order to graduate. Students at Leipsic are required to take courses such as: English, speech, American history, and government. Leipsic also offers elective courses. Elective courses are not required. Students can choose them by preference. Many students at Leipsic are involved in one or more of the following elective courses: driver's education, art, typing, single survival, accounting, business math, and general math. — Eric Steingass Josh and Frankie sharpen their typing skills. Paula. Matt, and Chrissy study quietly in the library. Driver’s education provides hours ot tears for Mr. Walthour. 46 General Shelly Butler molds a statue out of clay. Jill and Dorothy show oft their sewing talents. ACTIVITIES Student Council Plans Events Homecoming Assembly Highlight Year Sam Walther was at the helm of the LHS Student Council for ’86-'87, and he found that being SC president is a challenge. Council is made up of three representatives elected from each grade. Mr. Scott Walthour served as advisor for this year's events. Student Council members organized the Homecoming festivities, a post-game dance, and the Air Force band as an assembly program. This group of young representatives worked together with the new administration to make ’86-’87 a great year. — Karen Holl Student Council sponsored a great assembly featuring a five-member Air Force rock band. Row 1: Melissa Bratt, Carey Schey. Jenny Osborn. Row 2: Dawn Mattern. Ryan Schroeder, Tricia Rigel Row 3: Renee Kreinbrink. Traci Gillespie, Jacki Myers. Kathy Balbaugh. Stephanie Vance Row 4: Lynn, Spitnale. Becky Steingass. Kathy Osborn. Row 5: Shrya Inbody, Donna Schroeder. Michelle Schroeder Row 6: Ann Logan, Jodi Myers, Leann Christman. Row 7: Mr. Walthour. Sam Walther. Officers: Mr. Walthour (Advisor). Ann Logan-Vice Pres.; Leann Christman-Sec.; Sam Walther Pres.; Jodi Myers-Treas. 48 Student Councit Junior members include from left to right: Kim El-lerbrock. Karen Holl, Amy Fen-bert, Amy Altman, Chris Niese. Kathy Osborn, Lori Schroeder. Kim Schey, Kevin Knueven. NHS Page 49 Senior members include from left to right, row 1: Doug Hiegel, Elaine Kreinbrink. Row 2: Maxine Schroeder. Lorissa Meyer, Donna Schroeder, Ann Logan. Glen Schroeder. Row 3: Greg Niese, Sharon Niese and Janine Sands. Mike Fenbert, Lori Walls. Doug Hiegel receives NHS candle from Glen Schroeder. NHS Officers are: Elaine Kreinbrink. President; I Ann Logan. Vice President; Lori Walls, Secretary; Lorissa Meyer, treasurer. NHS Members Inducted Students Must Meet Qualifications Leipsic High School honors those students who hold a 3.0 grade average or higher and who have shown good Leadership, Character, and Service qualities. On March 9, 1987, nine juniors and two seniors were inducted into National Honor Society. A ceremony was held during second period with sophomores, juniors, and seniors in attendance. A repeat cere- mony was held in the evening for the parents of the inductees. Superintendent Ken Boyer spoke about the honors of being a NHS member. National Honor Society members attended the annual county banquet April 7 at the Ottawa V.F.W. The group held a dance after a home basketball game for their money making project. — Ann Logan and Lorissa Meyer Quiz Team Gains Knowledge This year’s Quiz team was faced with a lack of experience. With only three returning members from last year’s group, advisor Ms. Mickle had to organize and prepare these students as best she could for their upcoming season. The group practiced nearly every Tuesday after school during the season and they participated in a match every other Thursday with a county school. Leipsic also hosted the all-county scholastic tournament this past year. Ottawa-Glandorf won the tourney overall, as well as earning recognition for obtaining the best season record in the county. Although the LHS team did not earn a winning record for the sea- son, the group learned not only numerous trivial things they were always questioned about, but other things such as teamwork and cooperation. They also gained many new friendships throughout this time with team members and students from the other county schools they competed against. — Denise Weis Clockwise: Curt Farthing, Steve Niese. Greg Niese, David Robinson, Denise Weis, Ms. Mickle; advisor. Rolando Valdez. Rob Franks, Dennis Thomas. Rick Valdez. Randy Schroeder, Mike Metzger. Curt is ready to buzz in with a possible answer. 50 Quiz Team Students Get Involved In Science Officers: Janine Sands — Treas.; Lorissa Meyer — Sec.; Greg Niese — Vice Pres.; Elaine Kreinbrink — Pres. Bubbles Are Studied A bubble-blowing demonstration — it sounds more like recess in kindergarten, but in reality bubbles were the complicated topic of one of the Science Club meetings in ’86- 87. Luther Shatler was the man that proved science can be fun by demonstrating the geometric figures of soap film. Other speakers presented programs on a variety of science-related topics that introduced the club members to the practical applications of science in students’ everyday lives. All 36 members of Science Club enjoyed the year with Mr. Glen Piper as they discovered as many areas of science as possible. — Karen Holl Mr. Shatler explains soap films to the club « r_ • 1U Row 1: Janine Sands. Doug Hiegel. Ed Mason. Mike Metzger. Steve Niese, Dennis Thomas. Row 2: Lori Schroeder. Jill Knepper, Jody Berger. Julie Wagner. Rolando Valdez, David Robinson. Andy Flores. Row 3. Karen Holl. Amy Altman. Kathy Osborn. Mark Briseno. Valerie Simon. Jetty Hile. Curt Farthing. Mark Russell. Darrell Walther. Randy Schroeder. Kevin Knueven. Row 4: Sharon Niese. Mr. Piper. Maxine Schroeder. Jane Lammers. Ann Logan. Jody Myers. Elaine Kreinbrink. Lorissa Meyer. Denise Weis. Troy Gillespie. Rob Franks. Rick Valdez. Greg Niese Science Club 51 French Club Celebrates Holidays Festive Highlights French Club opened the ’86-’87 school year with a French play and later a Halloween party at Randy Schroeder’s home. Everyone came costumed as his favorite character. At Christmas time the club held a semi-formal dance for all members and their guests. The Mardi Gras celebration was again the highlight of the club activities. Delicious French foods and pastries were prepared and served by Madame Schortgen and her special assistants. The club also held a Tupperware sale to fund the various activities. — Karen Holl Marcus, David, Renee and Abby display the unlimited functions of Tupperware during sales campaign. Row 1: Kim Schey. Jane Lammers. Karen Holl. Amy Altman. Jill Knepper. Lori Walls. Michelle Schroeder. Becky Stemgass. Ed Mason. Kevin Knueven Row 2: Kathy Keeran. Lonssa Meyer. Kim Ellerbrock, Tricia Nuveman. Sharon Niese. Jodi Myers. Jetty Hile. Chris Niese. Angie Schroeder. Donna Schroeder Row 3: Valerie Simon. Lori Schroeder. Kathy Osborn. Lynn Spitnale. Robyn Brown. Amy Fenbert. Ann Logan. Doug Kreinbeink. Elaine Krembrink. Shyra Inbody. Darrell Walther. Marcus Briseno. Row 4 Randy Schroeder. David Muller. Mike Metzger. Dale Schroeder. Greg Niese. Janine Sands. Greg Niese. Troy Gillespie. Rob Franks. Rick Valdez. Denise Weis. 52 French Club Vive La France Officers: Jodi Myers-Treas.; Ann Logan-Pres.; Lorissa Meyer-Sec.; Jetty Hile-Vice Pres. Les Champs Elysee L’Arc De Triomphe La Tour Eiffel Sil Vous Plait C’est La Vie! Mardi Gras Tout Le Monde Zut Alors?! ?! Row 1: Traci Gillespie. Abby Boyer. Tami Nuveman. Natalie Simon. Chad Fenbert. Brad Dresbach. Troy Ellerbrock. Tracy Halker. Allan Bennett. Row 2: Tina Butler. Teresa Schey. Dawn Settlemire. Jacki Myers. Renee Rader. Paula Mason. Pam Warnimont, Stephanie Vance, Jenny Mangas, Darby Niese. Craig Altman. Row 3: Chad Harden. Valerie Dunstan, Lori Spitnale. Beth Ellerbrock. Karen Weis, Laura Ybarra, Julie Wagner, Jody Berger. Julie Korte. Sue Metzger. John Maag, Jim Morman. Jeff Niese. Row 4: Jim Garrett, Tim Ehlers. Josh Logan, Dennis Thomas, David Robinson. Michelle Niese. Amy Haselman. Renee Kreinbrink. Tonia Engard. Corina Ortega. Christina Velez, Nicole George. Brian Wolverton. Jessie Nieto, Mrs. Schortgen; advisor. French Club 53 Club Has Secret Pals The Spanish Club highlighted the year by having secret pals tor the first time in club history. During February each member picked a secret pal. Secret gifts and other such things were given to their secret persons. At their Valentine’s party, names of the secret pals were released and everyone thanked his or her pal for the gifts. The club consisted of twenty-four members with Mrs. Barazza as their advisor. Their first project was donations of canned foods to the needy. This service project, held during the Christmas holidays, gave the members a sense of warmth because they knew they were giving the needy a variety of food they wouldn’t have received without their help. The year’s activities concluded with the annual Spanish dinner that was prepared by the Club members. — Amy Altman Officers: Row 1: Becky Gonzalez, Norma Garcia. Row 2: Sylvia Patino, Laura Cupp. Row 1: Andrea Pardo. Sandy DeLaRosa, Michelle Valdez, Sylvia Patino, Becky Gonzalez. Elaina Paniagua, Alice Hinojosa, Monica Rodriguez. Row 2: Melissa Wolverton, Diana Pina, Claudia Paniagua, Gloria Patino. Missy Peck. Kathy Balbaugh, Kathy Berger, Chris Conant. Row 3: Rolando Valdez. Freddie Solis, Romeo Valdez, Gina Kuhlman, Laura Cupp, Leslie Crawford, Norma Garcia, Michelle Schey, Mrs. Barazza; advisor. FHA Maintains A Busy Schedule Various Activities Highlight The Year Row 1: Janie Ybarra, Grace Orduno, Norma Garcia, Nicole George Row 2: Mrs. Bryan, Monica Rodriguez, Christina Velez, Elvira Garcia, Shirley Kelley, Dawn Settlemire, Cher Berger, Kathy Balbaugh, Ann Fackler, Angie Orduno, Leigh Artressia Row 3: Norma Garcia, Jenny Meyer. Jenny Schnipke Row 4: Chris Conant, Valerie Wyant, Sharon Niese The Future Homemakers of America have kept themselves busy with various activities scheduled throughout the year. This year's kickoff was a pizza party held in October. A potluck dinner banquet with an induction of sixteen new members was held to recognize these newly-appointed girls. A variety of meetings were attended by the ladies. Apollo JVS was again the site for their district meetings. Kalida held the March meeting. A new and different approach towards Christmas was taken by having a taffy-pull. They exchanged gifts following the candy making. The annual sweet petal bread project let the girls show their skills in cooking and let them profit from their fun too. The girls completed the year with a satisfactory mark of accomplishment. They learned alot of different things and, in addition, they had lots of fun! — Amy Altman Dorian Amaya and Maria Sanchez add the top finishings to the bread. FHA 55 FFA — The Next Generation The Leipsic Chapter of the Future Farmers of America experienced a year of getting more deeply in activities that develop members’ growth as leaders. Scholastically, Shane Ellerbrock was honored for obtaining the highest grade point average in the Chapter. Doug Kreinbrink was chosen as developing and using his leadership abilities to the greatest level in the Leipsic Chapter. As a first year member, Chad Ellerbrock received the Chapter Star Greenhand award for the displaying the highest development among the new members. Mike Casteel received the Chapter Star Farmer award for his success in the areas of leadership, home projects, and scholastics combined. For the fourth straight year the Chapter achieved a gold rating in parliamentary procedure. Ron Diemer, Doug Kreinbrink, and Tony Alt all received gold ratings in public speaking. Kevin Knueven won the soybean contest with 52.27 bu A while Chad Rigel won the corn growing contest with 173.43 bu A. FFA Officers: Doug Kreinbrink. vice-president; Chad Ellerbrock. secretary; Mike Casteel, president; Ron Diemer, sentinel; Chad Rigel, advisor; Shane Ellerbrock, treasurer. 56 FFA Row 1: Kyle Selhorst. Roger Rosebrock. Matt Dunham. Richard Casteel. Jim Dillinger. Lisa Schnipke. Scott Fortney. JT Inkrott. Aric Rader. Mark Feldman. Row 2: Mr. Vince Schroeder; Advisor. Tim Ehlers. Erin Kelley. Kevin Knueven. Mike Feldman. Abel Diaz. Doug Kreinbrink. Toni Fortney. Laura Berger. Pat Ehlers. Willie Bermudez. Row 3: Sam Walther. Chad Ellerbrock. Tom Heacock. Tony Alt. Chris Romero, Larry Laubenthal. Chad Rigel. Joe Berger, Steve Hazelton. Dale Schroeder. Ron Diemer. Lupe Diaz. Scott Hardy. Several of the FFA students prepare for tough competition in the soil judging contest. Dorothy Niese was selected as the 1987 FFA Queen. FFA 57 Officers: Sylvia DeLaRosa. Terry Altman. Chris Torres Mr. Gomer displays their canned goods. Row 1: Sylvia DeLaRosa. Chris Torres. Pam Cline. Melissa Guerra. Mr. Gomer Row 2: Stacey David. Terry Altman. Martin Lopez. Brian Schroeder. Rodney Rader 58 DECA DECA Works Hard For Its Money Strenuous Activity Makes Success Row 1: Mr. Gomer. Jim Dillinger. Lisa Schnipke. Toni Fortney. Brad Peck. Larry Laubenthal, Kyle Selhorst, Elvira Garcia Row 2: Troy Engard, Laura Berger. Greg Niese. Tony Berger. Dan Kimmet, Dale Schroeder, Mark Schroeder, Lupe Diaz Officers: Tony Berger. Greg Niese, Jim Dillinger. Brad Peck The Distributive Education Club of America began its year with its annual sale of M M’s. This year a total of 5,000 boxes of the M M's were sold. Their hard work paid off since each student who sold at least two cases received a sweatshirt. They held a Thanksgiving dinner at Maag's Cardinal Room for the DECA employees and their employers. These students participated in contests that were held in Lima. Various number of pizza parties also highlighted the year. However, they didn’t just think of their own stomachs for they donated canned goods to the needy last fall. In the spring they had their annual employer employee banquet. The DECA Club wrapped their year up by taking a field trip to Ced-er Point in the summer. — Amy Altman DECA 59 Girls Launch Careers In IOE Thirty girls at LHS have taken the elective courses of Intensive Office Education. Each day of school these senior or junior girls spend five periods perfecting their secretarial skills. This chapter is one of the many clubs associated with Office Education Association. For the fund raiser this year the girls sold candy in the fall and carnations for Valentine's Day. They used $200.00 of this money for a donation to the Special Olympics. Nine members of the senior and four members of the junior Intensive Office Education classes traveled to Vantage JVS in Van Wert to participate in Region 16 competitive events. Three of these girls advanced to State competition. Janine Sands placed second in Shorthand II at Regionals and placed sixth in Shorthand II at State. Lori Walls placed first in Shorthand II at Regionals and Maxine Schroeder placed first in Office Support Systems at Regionals. Each girl must participate in class competition which makes her work harder to achieve. This intensive office education participation and competition prepares them for their future job experiences. — Amy Altman and Karen Holl Intensive Office Education Monica Rodriguez and Chrissy Carrera sell carnations on Valentine's Day for the club's sales project Officers: Sitting: Maxine Schroder. Treasurer: Tricia Nuveman, Vice-President; Janine Sands. President; Donna Schroeder. Secretary; Standing: Lori Walls, Historian; Norma Garcia, School Delegate; Sharon Niese. Parlimentarian: Jane Lammers, Senior Delegate; Jill Kuhlman, Senior Delegate: Becky Steingass. Junior Delegate 60 IOE Seniors: Row 1: Michelle Schroeder. Angie Rayle. Lori Walls. Jill Kuhlman. Becky Gonzalez. Margie Ybarra Row 2: Donna Schroeder. Shyra Inbody. Leann Christman. Janine Sands. Kathy Keeran. Sharon Niese. Maxine Schroeder. Janie Lammers. Dawn Badertscher. Patty Escobedo. Mrs. Christy niors: Row 1: Tricia Nuveman. Lynn Spitnale. Monica Rodriguez. Becky Steingass. Kim Schey. ris Carrera. Nancy Schroeder Row 2: Mrs. Walls. Cindi Franks. Valerie Wyant. Chris Conant. rma Garcia. Leah Schreiber Absent: Jenny Wyant. Dorothy Niese Lori Walls. Janine Sands, and Maxine Schroeder were recognized for their excellent efforts in the district competition. Michelle Schroeder perfects her typing skills. IOE 61 Deadlines Cause Problems Voice Of The Vikes Reporters Must Meet Four Each Edition DEADLINES — this is the word that every Voice ot the Vikes reporter hated most. Every month each story had to be written, copyread, typed, copyread again, set in type, and sent to the printers before the newspaper came out. Each reporter had to meet approximately four deadlines every month. The ten reporters were divided into three groups: feature stories, news, and sports. Co-editor Ann Logan, Eric Stein-gass, Lorissa Meyer, and Karen Holl wrote the feature stories. News stories were written by Denise Weis, Kim Ellerbrock, Tracy Fackler, and Amy Altman. The sports stories were written by Co-editor Rob Franks and Sam Wal-ther. — Rob Franks Row 1: Rick Valdez, Rob Franks. Denise Weis Row 2: Ann Logan, Lorissa Meyer, Kirr Ellerbrock, Sam Walther, Karen Holl, Mrs Dewar Tracy checks some story facts with Sam. Co-editor Rob Franks and Ann Logan share responsibility for nine editions of the Voice. 62 Voice Of The Vikes Denise Weis serves as this year's Le-Hi editor. Le-Hi Reflects Change This year's yearbook staff consisted of 22 very dedicated and ambitious students who spent countless hours selling ads, designing layouts, writing copy, taking pictures, and meeting deadlines to do Eric Steingass crops a picture for his layout. their part in making the 1986-87 book the best it could possibly be. It was a learning experience for everyone involved as Mrs. Alice Dewar assumed the duty of being the Le-Hi advisor and with few members having served on the staff in the past. Steve Dufrane, Leipsic’s Josten representative, spent a considerable amount of time teaching the inexperienced staff the many how to's” of yearbook designing. He also bought supper for the entire staff and Mrs. Dewar after they surpassed his $4000 ad campaign goal. Although the staff faced many new challenges this past year, they gained invaluable experience in numerous areas from co-operation to learning how to manage their time in the most efficient manner and still accomplish something-this yearbook. — Denise Weis Silting: Rob Franks. Lorissa Meyer. Kim Ellerbrock. Jill Knepper, Chris Niese. Sylvia Patino. Sam Walther. Standing: Amy Altman, Valerie Simon, Karen Holl, Leslie Crawford. Lori Schroeder. Rick Valdez. Denise Weis. Kathy Osborn. Elaine Kreinbrink, Ann Logan, Robyn Brown, Randy Schroeder, Mrs. Dewar; advisor. Absent: Eric Steingass. Tracy Fackler. Brad Peck. Le-Hi 63 Elementary Aides Are Important Many students helped various elementary teachers this past year. They assisted by grading papers, running errands, and designing bulletin boards for these teachers. Through aiding, these students made friends not only with the particular teacher involved, but also with many of the students who grew to admire them during the year. — Denise Weis The girls who compose the elementary office aide staff are a very important aspect of it. They operate the switchboard for the school’s phones, deliver messages, and assist the members of the elementary staff throughout the day. Their services are a vital part of the efficiency produced by this office. — Denise Weis There has been a noticeable change in the elementary library this year. Mrs. Frick has changed positions from librarian to an elementary teacher and has been replaced by a hired library aide, Mrs. McDonald, leaving the library without a fulltime replacement. Due to this, the elementary library aides are heavily relied upon. Their duties range from helping students pick out books to checking them out and reshelving them. Their help has been a definite must in keeping the library running smoothly this past year. — Denise Weis Elementary Library Aides: Row 1: Tina Briseno, Sharon Niese. and Connie Pardo. Row 2: Sue Metzger, Melissa Wolverton, Jill Knep-per, Jane Lammers, Tina Butler. Melissa Bratt. and Mrs. McDonald. Row 3: Pam War-nimont. Michelle Niese. Julie Binger, Renee Kreinbrink, Rachel Krogman, Jacki Myers 64 Elementary Aides Elementary Teacher Aides: Clockwise: Row 1: Erin Christman, Brian Wolverton, Beth Ellerbrock, Tammy Ranes. Kathy Berger, Marnie Ruskey. Michelle Vasquez. Shannon Heuerman, Chris Niese. and Natalie Simon. Row 2: Angie Schroeder, Kathy Osborn, Linda Schroeder, Michelle Schey. Lori Schroeder, Denise Weis, Shyra Inbody. Leslie Crawford, Jenny Mangas Elementary Office Aides: Clockwise: Mrs, Oren; secretary, Renee Rader, Pam Warnimont, Natalie Simon, Jacki Myers, Trici-a Rigel, Tracy Berger, Mr. Bryan; principal, Nancy Schroeder, Stacy Halker, Tami Nuveman, Johanna Walker, Michelle Valdez, Patty Escobedo, Crystal Place, Traci Gillespie Absent: Pam Alt Office Aides: Row 1: Angie Rayle. Lorissa Meyer, Karen Holl, Donna Schroeder, Linda Schroeder Row 2: Stacey Inbody, Denise Weis, Janine Sands, Michelle Schroeder Absent: Lori Walls H.S. Aides Volunteer Their Time Each year a number of students volunteer their time and service to assist in the high school office and library. They are responsible for countless odds and ends from collecting pink slips and delivering messages to checking out books and searching for research materials. These students are not paid for their efforts but simply accept a small “thank you in return. There were 33 such volunteers this past year who were invaluable to the many persons involved at LHS from administrators and staff, to students and parents. — Denise Weis Linda Schroeder takes a break from aiding- Library Aides: Row 1: Shirley Kelley, Kathy Balbaugh. Jeanna Lopez, Stacey Schroeder, Alicia Alfaro, Cher Berger Row 2: Shannon Heuerman, Linda Schroeder, Lori Schroeder, Sylvia Patino Row 3: Ms. Suhr, librarian; Ed Mason, Darrell Walther. Rob Franks, Johnny Martinez, Matt Hiegel Absent: Pam Cline. Tim Meyer. Christine Rice. Tracy Fackler, Marnie Ruskey. Nick Sudlow, Eric Russell. Ryan Schroeder Aides 65 Leipsic High School Presents “They Run In Our Family” The weekend of April 3rd and 4th marked the presentation of the allschool play, “They Run In Our Family. Many rehearsals took place to prepare for this comical play. The people listed below were all part in making this play a success! — Karen Holl and Amy Altman All-School Play Cast The Pennywinners — Peggy — Alvin — Pat — Buzz — Sam — Agnes — Others — Chester Mullins — Doug Kreinbrink Aunt Alice — Sue Metzger Seymour — Mike Metzger Mrs. Alonzo Speel — Norma Garcia Josie — Karen Holl Dimple Dillard — Kathy Balbaugh Mitzi Jones — Jetty Hile Cindy Sanders — Renee Rader Harold Gilley — Darrell Walther Alexander Smith — Sam Walther Dr. Paul Andrews — Randy Schroeder Midge — Jacki Myers Mrs. Allen — Lori Schroeder Director — Nancey Schortgen Assistant Director — Chris Christman Make-up Director — Beth Overmier Student Directors — Elaine Kreinbrink Becky Steingass Lori Walls Brad Dresbach Denise Weis Mark Russell Eric Steingass Ann Logan Cast — Row 1: Lori Walls, Jacki Myers. Renee Rader, Brad Dresbach Row 2: Eric Steingass. Karen Holl. Ann Logan. Kathy Balbaugh. Jetty Hile. Mark Russell. Denise Weis. Sam Walther Row 3: Darrell Walther, Mike Metzger. Norma Garcia, Lori Schroeder, Sue Metzger. Randy Schroeder, Doug Kreinbrink Stage Crew — Row 1: Jenny Mangas, Renee Kreinbrink. Becky Steingass. Elaine Kreinbrink Row 2: Jill Kuhlman, Lorissa Meyer, Rob Franks, Glen Schroeder, Ed Mason Row 3: Tricia Nuveman. Mike Fenbert. Paula Mason, Amy Altman. Sharon Niese Row 4: Jody Berger. Stephanie Vance, Chris Niese, Kathy Osborn. Angie Schroeder, Kim Ellerbrock 66 All-School Play Ed Mason and Jill Kuhlman help prompt the actors on stage during all performances. Frog cheerleaders. Mitzi. Dimple, and Cindy, dream of big, handsome football players. Rob Franks announces the big Northview game. Seymour (Mike Metzger) and Alvin (Brad Dresbach) describe the hard day’s practice. Cast members get into their parts. Aunt Alice and Agnes explain life’s hardships. All-School Play 67 New Uniforms, Trip Highlight ’87 For Band In '86-’87 Viking Brass was busy with many activities. The year started with the band marching in the Firemen's Convention at Wauseon in the summer and various contests in the fall. The Viking Brass was also featured at half time during the football games. After football season, the group moved on to concert band when they presented concerts in February and May. During this time the band members were busy raising their money for their new uniforms and working to pay for their trip to Washington D.C. Although it rained a great deal during the trip, it did not dampen the spirits of the Viking Brass. Playing for high school graduates exercises concluded the activities for the busy school year. — Valerie Simon DRUM MAJOR Jodi Myers MAJORETTES Jetty Hile. Tricia Nuveman. Becky Stein-gass FLAG LINE Chris Conant, Dawn Settlemire. Tami Nuveman. Natalie Simon. Traci Gillespie, Abby Boyer. Renee Kreinbrink 68 Band HORNS Row 1: Karen Holl, Stephanie Vance. Valerie Simon. Row 2: David Robinson, Absent Ann Fackler BARITONES Row 1: Romeo Valdez. Kathy Berger. Maxine Schroe-der. Row 2: Andy Flores. Dennis Thomas. Mike Metzger PERCUSSION Melissa Peck. Angie Schroeder. Gina Kuhlman. Jenny Schnipke. Kathy Osborn. Darrell Walther. Rob Franks. Marc Briseno. Brad Dresbach. Gabriel Lomeli. Julie Korte, Craig Altman Band 69 TRUMPETS Row 1: Kathy Keeran. Brian Wolverton, Valerie Dunstan. Alice Hinojosa. Michelle Valdez. Amy Altman. Melissa Wolverton. Row 2: Shannon Kimmet. Row 3: Tony Flores. Jane Lammers, Julie Wagner. Rolando Valdez. David Muller. Tracy Halker. Troy Gillespie. Jacki Myers. Michelle Schey Traci. Tami. and Missy practice many hours before concert performance. 70 Band JUNIOR HIGH Row 1: Debbie Schnipke. Maria Granado. Brandi Robinson. Jason Christman. Kelly Dunstan, Gabriel Lomeli. Ruth Rodriquez. Brian Robinson. Joe Pina. Row 2. Stacy Halker. Crystal Place. Kim Steffan, Carey Schey. Erin Christman. Jenny Osborn, Michelle Vasquez. Keith Knueven. Eric Russell. Anthony Schindley. Row 3: Jason Tussing, Julie Binger. Tricia Rigel. Mark Light. Nina Badertscher, Dawn Mattern, Abby Osborn. Friends enjoy each other in band when they have free time. Students Prepare To Join Brass SIXTH GRADE Row 1: Jason Wagler. Andy Casteel. Josh Rodriquez. Mark Turner. Row 2: Kacy Halker, Liza Meyer. Susan Schneider. Lisa Dietch. Emily Boyer. Tammy Kleman. Laureen Knueven. Row 3: Melanie Haselman. Darlene Smith. Dee Dewar. Ruby Stevens Perfection has been mastered by Troy and David. Band 71 Troy Engard and Randy Schroeder examine different compounds in chemistry class. Projects by industrial arts students received many awards at State competition. 72 Activities Pep Band members show off their musical talents during ball games. • 6: • J 1 p s -r{ _—IL'W Projects by industrial arts students received many awards SPORTS Clubs Assume Athletic Leadership Lettermen’s and Varsity L are two elite groups of LHS. There is only one way anyone can be accepted into either of these organizations and that is to earn a letter by participating on a varsity sports team. Each sport has its own unique requirement in order for a student to receive a letter. A cross-country and or track runner must have an average of one point per meet; a football player must play in 50% of the quarters for the season. This is the same for volleyball and basketball; a baseball player must average 50% of the innings for the season. Once a student receives a letter, the athlete should meet scholastic requirements and maintain high standards of conduct both in and out of athletics. Lettermen and Varsity L are among the leaders of the LHS athletics and student body. — Sam Walther Doug Hiegel — president; Derrick Niese — secretary; Mark Russell — treasurer. Rick Valdez was vice-president. 74 Lettermen Row 1: Jill Knepper, Dawn Badertscher, Chris Niese, Leslie Crawford, Kim Ellerbrock, Amy Fenbert, Denise Weis. Row 2: Angie Rayle, Lorissa Meyer, Jetty Hile. Karen Weis, Amy Hasleman, Advisor Mrs. Cain. Row 3; Alice Hinojosa, Renee Kreinbrink. Row 4: Jill Kuhlman, Michelle Schroeder. Row 5: Lori Walls, Elaine Kreinbrink. Row 6: Jodi Myers, Gina Kuhlman. Row 7: Donna Schroeder, Shyra Inbody. Row 1: Scott Pfister, Eric Steingass. Shane Ellerbrock. Jim Dillinger. Brad Peck. Larry Laubenthal. Doug Kreinbrink. Joe Berger. Mark Feldman. Chris Romero. Row 2: Curtis Farthing, Mark Russell. Darrell Walther. Glen Schroeder. Dan Kimmet. Steve Hazelton. Todd Nuveman. Sam Walther. Tim Meyer, David Muller. Mike Feldman. Mike Metzger. Row 3: Troy Gillespie. Doug Hiegel. Derrick Niese. Rob Franks. Mike Fenbert. Adam Tussing. Bottom Top — Elaine Kreinbrink — president; Jill Knepper — vice-president; Michelle Schroeder — treasurer; Donna Schroeder — secretary. Varsity L 75 Cheerleaders Reflect Spirit Varsity: Row 1: Jetty Hite. Dorothy Niese. Row 2: Alice Hinojosa, Jill Kuhlman (Captain), Lorissa Meyer. Chris Niese. Enthusiasm, dedication, and spirit were the key words for the Cheerleaders this year. Their season started with summer practices getting ready for camp. They attended Bluffton Cheerleading Camp sponsored by the Nationwide Cheerleading Association. During daily evaluation the Varsity squad earned two superior ribbons and the Junior Varsity squad received a superior and an excellent. The girls also received two special awards for hall decoration and a super pom-pon routine. For a hard days work in stunt class, they received a medallion. They also received a friendship plaque. During football season the Cheerleaders held a pep-rally, organized spirit week, and sold mums for Homecoming. The girls also worked hard making signs for the lockers, halls, and the gymnasium. Besides cheering on the Vikings at basketball games, the girls were busy baking cakes, selling tickets for the 50-50 drawing, and selling sweatshirts. — Chris Niese and Jill Knepper. The Viking fans love to cheer! Alice shows perfect form. 76 Cheer leaders Cheerleaders prepare for football season by building-up” spirit. Seniors: Jill Kuhlman and Lorissa Meyer. Locker signs reflect hardwork. Cheerleaders 77 Stephanie cheers on the Vikings. Junior Varsity: Row 1: Tonia Engard. Valerie Dunstan. Row 2: Stephanie Vance. Lynn Spitnale (Captain). Top: Tricia Nuveman. Gridiron Record Stands 2-8 Squad Part Of Re-building Program The Vikes’ '86 gridiron season was a mixture of ups and downs. The season record of 2-8 does not reflect the “almost wins nor does it show the hours of practice, hours of playing time, hours of team scouting, or the hours of plotting team plans and plays. For second year Varsity Coach Denny Phillips the past season was another step in molding his football program at LHS. While ten seniors led the Viking squad, their experience was not quite enough to put the Vikes consistently in the win column. The season will not be a stand out in the record books, however, the true value of athletic competition — sportsmanship, comradeship — will be, hopefully, the characteristics the '86 team will remember. — Rob Franks Seniors and returning lettermen are Row 1: Larry Laubenthal. Chad Rigel. Joe Berger. Shane Ellerbrock, Doug Kreinbrink, Doug Hiegel. Glen Schroeder Row 2: Marlin Lopez, Curtis Farthing, Jim Dillinger. Mark Russell. Mike Fenbert. Sam Walther, Steve Hazelton. Rob Franks Coaches: Fred Bryan, Duane Tooman. Denny Phillips. John David, Carl Sonneberger Nuvie runs for paydirt. 78 Football Row 1: J.T. Inkrott. Tracey Halker. Louis Zechman, Tim Critten, Chad Harden, Jim Garrett. Chad Fenbert Row 2: Aric Rader, Brian Rayle, Richard Casteel, Scott Hardy. Joe Hernandez. Ron Diemer. Frank Alafa. Scott Pfister Row 3: Carl Badertscher. David Stuber. Troy Engard. Dan Kimmett. Adam Tussing. Tony Peck. Brad Peck. Alan Bennett Season Record Leipsic 7 Patrick Henry 13 Leipsic 6 McComb 30 Leipsic 28 Arcadia 12 Leipsic 15 Cory Rawson 22 Leipsic 6 Van Buren 12 Leipsic 7 Hardin Northern 27 Leipsic 12 Pandora Gilboa 47 Leipsic 0 Liberty Benton 33 Leipsic 0 Arlington 29 Leipsic 20 Vanlue 13 Rob Franks Doug Hiegel Shane Ellerbrock Curtis Farthing Mike Fenbert Martin Lopez Todd Nuveman Mark Russell Glen Schroeder Sam Walther Football 79 With a 53-37 record the boys’ team was lead by Row 1: Troy Ellerbrock. Mike Feldman. Darby Niese. Mark Feldman Row 2: David Muller, Derrick Niese, Fred Solis, Troy Gillespie. Angie races to another finish at the Spencer-ville Invitationals. Row 1: Gary Kreinbrink. Missy Feldman, Amy Hasleman, Angie Rayle. Shannon Kimmet. Karen Weis. Renee Kreinbrink Row 2: Troy Ellerbrock. Mike Feldman. David Muller. Derrick Niese. Fred Solis. Troy Gillespie. Darby Niese. Mark Feldman. 80 Cross-Country Vikes In Fast Pace Team Members Advance To Regionals Eric Steingass was named the Vikings Most Valuable Runner. A mature cross-country team adapted a new outlook for the Viking harriers and Coach Gary Krein-brink. Experience was not a major problem for the team, despite the fact that the Vikings had several new additions. Led by senior Angie Rayle and returning letter-winner Karen Weis, and four new underclassmen, Leip-sic had its first ever girls' crosscountry team. As the end of the sea- son approached, they came on strong as they advanced to Regionals. Like the girls, Eric Steingass also went onto the Regionals meet at Tiffin. Eric was named the Vikings Most Valuable Runner, while Derrick Niese received the Viking Award. Freshman Amy Hasleman became the Vikings Most Improved Runner. — Sam Walther Missy Feldman, Amy Hasleman, Angie Rayle, Shannon Kimmet, Karen Weis, Renee Kreinbrink Season Record Bovs Columbus Grove Invitationals 8th out of 17 Defiance 1st out of 5 Spencerville Invitationals 11th out of 17 Defiance Invitationals 6th out of 19 Riverdale Invitationals 5th out of 10 Continental 1st out of 3 Patrick-Henry 1st out of 2 PCL 4th out of 4 Districts 7th out of 19 Girls Columbus Grove Invitationals 6th out of 12 Defiance 3rd out of 5 Spencerville Invitationals 12th out of 16 Defiance Invitationals 5th out of 10 Riverdale Invitationals 2nd out of 3 Continental 1st out of 2 Patrick-Henry 1st out of 2 Districts 3rd out of 6 Regionals 7th out of 7 Coach Gray Kreinbrink. Freddie Solis, and Troy Ellerbrock tally up the score to see il the Vikings have another first place victory. Cross Country 81 Row 1: Dawn Badertscher. Jill Knepper Row 2: Leslie Crawford. Kim Ellerbrock. Jodi Myers. Amy Fenbert. Elaine Krembrink. Donna Schroeder. Pam Warnimont. Lori Walls. Coach Judy Dukes t4 l 0 nm - Volleyball Team Members Combine Skill, Determination, Energy Skill, determination, and energy were the key words this season for the Varsity Volleyball team. Under the leadership of Coach Judy Dukes, the girls recorded a 9-11 standing. The team, consisting of five seniors, four juniors, and one sophomore, showed great spirit and concentration. The senior members were Jodi Myers, Donna Schroeder, Elaine Kreinbrink, Lori Walls, and Dawn Badertscher. Lori received first team honors in both the PCL and the BVC. Donna received honorable mention in the PCL and the BVC, as well as the Top Hustler award. Elaine received honorable mention in the PCL. Leslie Crawford, a junior, received third team honors in the BVC and was voted the Most Improved Player award. The junior varsity squad, coached by Miss Veronica Poole, was led by Laura Cupp and Becky Steingass. Bump! Set! Spike! Teammates stick together. Lori Walls 82 Volleyball Dawn, Lori, and Donna anticipate the return Row 1: Missy Peck. Chris Niese, Pam Warnimont Row 2: Laura Cupp. Becky Steingass. Gina Kuhlman, Jacki Myers. Tami Nuveman. Traci Gillespie Season Record Leipsic W McComb L Leipsic W Arcadia L Leipsic L Pandora W Leipsic L Cory Rawson W Leipsic W Van Buren L Leipsic L Hardin Northen W Leipsic W Arlington L Leipsic W Vanlue L Leipsic W Ft. Jennings L Leipsic L Ottawa-Glandorf W Leipsic L Patrick Henry W Leipsic W Findlay Heritage L Leipsic W Columbus Grove L Leipsic L Continental W Leipsic L Kalida W Leipsic L Ayersville w Leipsic L Ottoville w Dawn Badertscher Elaine Kreinbrink Donna Schroeder Jodi Myers Volleyball 83 Team Has Exciting Year Row 1: Asst. Coach Randy Rader, Head Coach Scott Walthour, Asst. Jerry Bermudez. Row 2: Mike Fenbert. Greg Niese. Chad Ellerbrock, Dan Kimmet, Steve Hazelton, Terry Lammers, Glen Schroeder, Brad Peck, Rob Franks, Mike Casteel, Derrick Niese. The Vikes varsity boys basketball team got off on the right foot by winning six of its first eight games. The Vikes then lost a close game to PCL rival Continental. The tenth ranked team in the state broke the Vikes five game win streak. The highlight of the PCL race, however, was the double overtime loss to Ft. Jennings in the last game of the season. The Vikes ended the season tied for third place in the BVC and tied for fifth in the PCL. The Vikes overall record was an impressive 12 wins and 9 losses. Individually, the Vikes received recognition in both the BVC and the PCL. Mike Fenbert received second team in the BVC and PCL. Greg Niese made second team in the BVC and Honorable Mention PCL. Derrick Niese received Honorable Mention in both the BVC and the PCL. Brad Peck received third team BVC while Glen Schroeder got Honorable Mention in the BVC. — Brad Peck and Rob Franks Mike Casteel Derrick Niese 84 Boys Basketball Season Record Glen is ready for a big game. HOME OPPONENT 83 Miller City 62 54 Patrick Henry 65 48 McComb 58 56 Holgate 55 79 Arcadia 55 64 Miller City 53 75 Liberty Center 46 70 Cory Rawson 60 46 Continental 50 69 Columbus Grove 61 67 Ayersville 54 61 Pandora-Gilboa 71 54 Kalida 68 61 Liberty Benton 60 58 Arlington 61 75 Hardin Northern 61 60 Ottoville 57(OT) 85 Vanlue 60 59 Van Buren 61 97 Ft. Jennings 103(OT-2) Sectional Tournament 50 Columbus Grove 54 Row 1: Denise Weis, Jodi Myers, Lori Walls. Row 2: Ann Logan — Statisticians Coach Walthour gives helpful pointers during a timeout. Row 1: Head Coach Randy Rader. Row 2: Frank Alafa, Adam Tussing. Joe Hernandez, Chris Krogman. John Berger, Steve Niese. Brian Rayle. Josh Logan, Arnold Tijerina. Boys Basketball 85 Vikettes Finish Season At 9-13 Team work, practice, and experience describe the 1986-87 girls’ basketball season. The team was led to their final 9-13 record by four seniors: Shyra Inbody, Elaine Krein-brink, Michelle Schroeder, and Jan-ine Sands. The girls performed well in Sectional Tournaments, defeating Columbus Grove and advancing to second round play. There, however, a well-organized Kalida team came up with the victory. The Viking B-Ball girls were honored at the winter sports banquet where eight of the girls received their varsity letters. Shyra Inbody garnered awards by being chosen as second team in the Blanchard Valley Conference and in the Northwest Ohio District 8. She was selected to participate in the Senior East-West All-Star game. She also received a special mention in the Northwest Ohio-Associated Press. Michelle Schroeder and Pam Warnimont both received Honorable Mention awards in the BVC. The Junior Varsity team finished the season with a fine record of 16 wins and only two losses. — Chris Niese and Jill Knepper Michelle and Elaine eat before an away game. Elaine and Shyra keep their hands up for defense. Gina and Jenny fight for the rebound. Shyra puts up the ball as Karen and Elaine box out. 86 Girls' Basketball Janine Sands Michelle Schroeder Shyra Inbody Elaine Kreinbrink Renee stops her opponent while Jenny looks on. The girls listen as Coach Kreinbrink discusses strategy. Amy shoots for two. Varsity: Row 1: Coach Gary Kreinbrink. Row 2: Pam Warnimont, Michelle Schroeder. Amy junior Varsity: Row 1: Traci Gillespie. Renee Fenbert. Shyra Inbody. Janine Sands. Elaine Kreinbrink. Karen Weis. Leslie Crawford. Jenny Kreinbrink. Lisa Schnipke. Row 2: Amy Hasel- Mangas. Gina Kuhlman (absent). man. Jenny Mangas. Coach Jeannie David. Mi- chelle Schey. Michelle Niese. Gina Kuhlman (absent). Girls’ Basketball 87 ’87 Is Tough For Baseball Team Seniors Row 1: Troy Gillespie. Glen Schroeder, Doug Hiegel. Row 2: Todd Nuveman, Tim Meyer. Mike Fenbert. Rob Franks. Varsity Row 1: Coach Ted Miller. Row 2: Rob Franks, Brad Peck. Doug Hiegel, Glen Schroeder, Troy Gillespie, Chad Ellerbrock, Mike Fenbert, Dan Kimmet, Tim Meyer, Todd Nuveman, Terry Lammers, Frank Alafa. JV Row 1: Scott Sudlow, Jim Maag, Chad Harden, Troy Ellerbrock, Scott Fortney, Johnny Martinez, Brian Wolverton. Row 2: Johnny Pardo, Chad Fenbert, Jim Garrett. Tim Ehlers, Kurt Schroeder, Tracy Halker, Mark Briseno. Doug swings at a fast ball. The Vikes 1987 boys varsity baseball team got off to a slow start by having the first five games cancelled due to bad weather. Once the season got underway, however, the Vikes started by winning three out of the first five games, but then ended the season with a disappointing 7-11 record. In the last game of the season the Vikes won a big victory over the Cory-Rawson Hornets, who were the number 2 ranked team in the state. This victory proved that the Vikes were a much better team than the record indicated. The team also had many players receive honors in the PCL and BVC league picks. Glen Schroeder received first team in both the BVC and the PCL; Mike Fenbert second team in BVC and PCL; Tim Meyer second team in BVC and Honorable Mention PCL; Brad Peck and Dan Kimmet received Honorable Mention in both BVC and PCL. There were also four awards given to team members by Coach Miller. The Golden Bat Award was won by Tim Meyer; Glen Schroeder, Best Batting Average; Mike Fenbert, Best Pitcher; and Brad Peck, Most Improved. — Brad Peck and Rob Franks Baseball 89 Spring Brings “Firsts” To LHS Track Teams The 1986-87 Track season saw many firsts”. It was the first season as head track coach for both the girls' coach, Mr. Gary Kreinbrink, and the boys’ coach, Mr. Dennis Phillips. Also, Chad Rigel earned his first place in the spotlight as he broke the current shot put record by throwing 49’ 11.5 . The girls’ track team finished strong in the Putnam County League gaining the Runner-Up trophy. The girls' were represented at Regionals by Karen Weis running the 800 meter race and by the 3200 relay team consisting of Jill Knep-per, Amy Haselman, Renee Kreinbrink, and Karen Weis. The boys' track team finished eighth in the Blanchard Valley Conference. Advancing to Regionals for the boys' was Chad Rigel in both the shot put and the discus. Six seniors provided the leadership needed for the two teams to go the distance. Seniors: Row 1: Dawn Baderslcher, Shyra Inbody. Michelle Schroeder. Row 2: Eric Steingass, Derrick Niese. Mike Feldman r - Boys' Track: Row 1: Eric Steingass. Mike Feldman, Adam Tussing, Scott Pfister, Tony Flores, Mark Feldman. Row 2: Romeo Valdez, Tim Critten. Chris Romero, Doug Kreinbrink. Chad Rigel. Darby Niese. Row 3: David Muller, Brian Rayle, Derrick Niese. Richard Casteel. Mike Metzger. Fred Solis. Tim helps Mike stretch out. Mike anticipates the gun. Track 90 Row 1: Laura Cupp. Melissa Feldman. Norma Garcia. Amy Haselman. Karen Weis. Renee Kreinbrink, Michelle concentrates on success. Abby Boyer. Jill Knepper, Michelle Schroedef Row 2: Ann Fackler. Lori Spitnale. Susan Metzger. Alicia Alfaro. Shannon Kimmet. Jenny Wyant. Michelle Valdez. Dawn Baderstcher. Shyra Inbody Row 3: Mike Feldman. Tim Critten. Chris Romero. Romeo Valdez. Eric Steingass. Scott Pfister, Doug Kreinbrink. Chad Rigel. Adam Tussing Row 4: Mark Feldman. Richard Casteel. Brian Rayle, David Muller. Derrick Niese. Tony Flores. Darby Niese. Fred Solis. Mike Metzger. 5 1 1 racK Girls’ Track: Row 1: Susan Metzger. Abby Boyer. Renee Kreinbrink. Karen Weis. Melissa Feldman. Norma Garcia Row 2: Michelle Schroeder. Dawn Baderstcher. Alicia Alfaro. Ann Fackler. Lori Spitnale. Michelle Valdez Row 3: Jill Knepper. Amy Haselman. Shyra Inbody. Jenny Wyant. Laura Cupp. Shannon Kimmet. Coach. Mr. Gary Kreinbrink Jill sprints for a victory. Freshmen Boys Finish At 7-6 Coach Dick Mangas, in his third year as the freshmen basketball coach, guided his team to a season record of 7-6. The 1986-87 team, consisting of thirteen players, practiced many long hard hours to obtain their record. The team was led by Fred Solis, who with his consistency, was able to aid his team in the many close contests they took part in. Their post-season was ended very quickly as the team was defeated in the first round of tourna- ment action by Columbus Grove, 41-33. Row 1: J.T. Inkrott. Troy Ellerbrock. Scott Fortney. Johnny Martinez. Johnny Pardo. Brad Dresbach. Row 2: Darby Niese; manager. Chad Harden. Fred Solis. Jim Garrett. Pat Ehlers. Richard Casteel. Tracy Halker, Chad Fenbert. Romeo Valdez; manager. Basketball Scores Home OPP Ottawa-Glandorf 29 39 Continental 29 37 McComb 45 20 Miller-City 45 48 Patrick Henry 46 26 Ft. Jennings 31 37 Cory Rawson 39 30 Van Buren 41 38 Ottoville 45 31 Kalida 22 27 Arcadia 40 28 Liberty-Benton 37 25 Arlington 34 44 Sectional Tournament Columbus Grove 33 41 Renee Rader. Tami Nuveman. Natalie Simon. Melissa Wolverton, Shannon Kimmet. 92 Freshmen Basketball hdih Hoimr Presenting The Eighth Grade Not Pictured Tom Briseno Eliseo Escobedo Scott Guerra Maria Granado Junior Noriega Joe Pina Jack Ranes Noel Rice Bernardo Rincon Randy Schroeder 94 Junior High Junior Alafa Louis Guitron Mark Light Tricia Rigel Stacey Jason Tussing Kenneth Dorian Amaya Dan Hardy Gabriel Lomeli Brian Schroeder Michelle Walker Christa Shannon Jeanna Lopez Robinson Dan Tijerina Vasquez Badertscher Torrey Belt Brian Bennett Julie Binger Heuerman Stacey Inbody Gina Kreinbrink Rachel Krogman Jennifer Osborn Armondo Paniagua Tammy Ranes Marnie Ruskey Anthony Schindley Jay Schreiber Ryan Schroeder Lisa Trehan Joanne Walker Presenting The Seventh Grade Maria Alfaro Amy Artressia Nina Badertscher Mike Berger Melissa Bratt Tina Briseno Erin Christman Jason Christman Billy Jo Critten Kelly Dunstan Chris Erickson Belinda Garcia Chris Garrett Jason Guitron Stacy Halker Jamie Hernandez Noe Hernandez Joshua Hiegel Leticia Leyja Rosemary Leyja Michaela Lopez Dawn Mattern Michael Myers Veronica Orduno Abby Osborn Mark Patino Crystal Place Barbie Rayle Brandi Robinson Ruth Rodriguez Lusio Rocha Eric Russell Abel Sanchez Maria San'chez Carey Schey Debbie Schnipke Bryan Augustine Sherman Ybarra Jenny Smith Sarah Stateler Shawn Sterling Mitchell Stover Nick Sudlow Junior High 95 Jr. High Involved At LHS Through ... Bottom: Nina Badertscher. Row 2: Erin Christman, Shannon Heuerman. Kelly Dunstan. Standing: Dawn Mattern. Top: Tina Briseno. Jenny Meyer dreams of summer. Chad Harden chooses his favorite vegetable. Kneeling: Mark Light, secretary. Standing: Jeanna Lopez, president. Back Row: Stacey Inbody, treasurer. Eliseo Escobedo, vice-president. Eric Russell — vice-president; Crystal Place — president; Shawn Sterling, secretary; Jason Christman, treasurer. 96 Junior High Cheerleaders Class Officers Class Representation, Athletics ighth Grade Boys’ Basketball: Brian Robinson, Mark Light. Dan Hardy, ason Tussing. Gabriel Lomeli. Randy Schroeder. Mr. Bennett. Coach. w Mm 5 _____4 eventh Grade Boys' Basketball: Row 1: Eric Russell, Shawn Sterling, ike Berger, Chris Erickson, Nick Sudlow. Row 2: David Settlemire Igr ), Chris Garrett. Jason Chamberlin. Gene Rader, Jason Christman, r. Benton. Coach. Eighth Grade Girls’ Basketball: Row 1: Christa Badertscher. Jeanna Lopez, Rachel Krogman. Row 2: Julie Binger. Stacey Inbody, Tricia Rigel. Michelle Vasquez. Seventh Grade Girls’ Basketball: Row 1: Nina Badertscher. Carey Schey, Abby Osborn. Row 2: Billy Jo Critten. Maria Sanchez. Dawn Mattern. Stacy Halker. Debbie Schnipke. Junior High Basketball 97 Team Gains Gridiron Experience Row 1: Mark Light. (Mgr.). Ryan Schroeder. Brian Robinson. Gabriel Lomeli, Jason Tussing, Daniel Tijerina. Junior Alafa. Dan Hardy. Junior Noriega. Jay Schreiber. Row 2: Coach Dunnett, Eric Russell. Nick Sudlow. Chris Garrett. Mike Berger. Mike Myers. Jason Guitron. Noe Hernandez, Augustine Ybarra. Jamie Hernandez. Chris Erickson. Tracksters Race To Be The Best Girls: Crystal Place. Nina Badertscher. Michaela Lopez. Dawn Mattern. Tricia Rigel. Christa Badertscher. Billy Jo Critten. Marnie Ruskey. Boys: Coach Bennett. Mark Light. Nick Sudlow. Jason Christman. Junior Noriega. Noel Rice. Eric Russell. Mike Berger. Brian Robinson. 98 Junior High ELEMENTARY Elementary Staff Guides Students The Leipsic Elementary School staff puts much dedication into a day's work. With much concern about the students, their school work, and how they function as a whole, Mr. Fred Bryan, our elementary principal of two years, leads ten teachers in a special education program. These teachers are in addition to the regular first through six grade teachers. — Sam Walther and Lorissa Meyer Mrs. Donna Oren, Principal's Secretary Principal — Mr. Fred Bryan Mrs. Marcia Barnhart Developmentally Handicapped Aide Mrs. Nancy Cain Physical Education Mrs. Patricia Clevenger Learning Disabilities Mr Stephen Crawlord Learning Disabilities Mrs. Betty Griffith Reading Mrs. Cynthy Kleman Mrs. Janet MacDonald Mrs Jean Meyers Mrs. Diane Schtor Developmentally Aide Reading Music Handicapped 100 Elementary Miss Dukes was dressed up as Tenderheart bear for Right to Read week. Mrs. Lugibihl and Mrs. Newell pose in their Right to Read sweaters. Mr. Bryan admires the hard work put into the Right to Read” display. The brave lion. Mrs. Logan, shows a film. The munchkins sit quietly as Mrs. Bogard reads them a story. Elementary 101 Presenting Grade 6 Presenting Grade 5 Fabulous Changing bodies and developing minds play a big part in the lives of fifth and sixth graders. It was a busy year for both grades. In the fifth grade, students took part in creative writing contest, poetry writing contest, and were given the Iowa test of basic skills. Sarah Shoemaker was the fifth grade representative for the County spelling bee. The sixth graders participated in the Jump Rope Marathon for the Heart Association and the Ohio Math League Contest with several above average performances. Liza Meyers represented the sixth grade in County Spelling Bee and Dee Dewar won the overall creative writing contest for the school. Sixth Grade Mrs Shively Abel Alafa Ernie Alaniz Jason Chamberlin Laura Cox Dee Dewar Brandon Dickey Lisa Dietsch Jason Erickson Robbie Flores Joe Guzman Michelle Hardy Brian Kleman Tammy Kleman Dennis Laubenthal Orlando Lopez Robert Ludeman Liza Meyers Dawn Morrow Benji Petersen Amos Peltry Gene Radar Brandi Rice Susan Schneider Colt Stark Ruby Stevens Jason Wagler Amanda Wyant Mr Phillips Adam Alafa David Alafa Roy Anguiano Emily Boyer Andy Casteel Ann Casteel Dawn Chamberlin Lisa Estrada T.J. Gonzalez Joe Granado Kacy Halker 102 Elementary Cfaig Heureman Kerry Johnson Candi Knouse Frankie Lopez Ray Martinez Belyna Rincon Josh Rodriguez Lupe Sanchez Larry Schroeder Davey Settlemire Darleen Smith Mark Turner Janice Valdez Jason Velazquez Soul Warner Grade Five Mrs Lawrence Brian Brail Stephanie Conan! Maria Conde Scott Delong Jean Ann Eagleson Gloria Escobedo Johnny Granado Frances Guitron Carie Hernandez Linda Hernandez April Myers Seratm Orduno Benji Peck Bob Schnipke Jett Schroeder Sarah Shoemaker Chris Spangler David Walker Mrs. Logan Patrick Butler Angel Casers Lauren Christman Regina Delgado Angie EHerbrock Tracy Engard Christina Flores Mark Flores Stacey Harden Carlos Hernandez Chad Meyers Lesley Pardo Cindy Pedroza Anthony Reyna Larry Rice Kevin Schey Benji Valdez Lisa Velazquez Lee Walker Jason Walls Elementary 103 Grade Four Mrs. Frick Kevin Brandt Cindy Diaz Crystal Dickey Titfam Erickson Tina Fackler Fernando Guerra Phillip Hardy Eddie Hernandez Tonya Honiglord Ray Nunez Man Puenta Sandra Rangel Ryan Rigel Emily Robinson Vicki Rocha Felix Sanchez Jeannette Stevens David Turner Delilah Vasquez Annette Ybarra Mrs Jones Hotli Brison Matt Bryan Arturo Camareno Andy Chamberlin Adrian Chavez Eddie Combs Tony Flores Shawn Hiegel Roberta Inbody Brock Inkrott Esmeralda Lomeli Victor Lomeli Kandi Martinez John Medina Jason Rector Aaron Reyna Ltsa Stateler Melissa Vasquez Jessica Ybarra Third Grade Miss Dukes Jami Bennett Tittany Cervantes Alison Dewar Linda Escobedo Fernando Flores Michele Flores Andy Frankart Lisa Garcia Sam Garcia Bracy Halker Kevin Hernandez Tammy Knouse Jesse Kohls Scott Langenderfer Sandra Lopez Robin Mangas Jeremy Meyers Barry Newell Henry Ortega Mike Pardo Veronica Rangel Jill Ruskey Melissa Snyder Brandon Stark Jaime Velasquez Brent Ward Carrie Zechman 104 Elementary Presenting Grades 3 And 4 The Exciting, Adventurous Years A big step up the education ladder takes place at the third and fourth grade levels. Classroom work becomes more difficult plus students at these levels experience a new taste of freedom and indepen- dence. Activities for the fourth graders included a presentation on substance abuse, while the third graders participated in a county-wide program concerning child abuse. Miss Dukes makes classes fun and interesting tor her third graders. Each day brings new skills plus new activities, making learning exciting. Mrs. Frick dresses up as her favorite book character the scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz during Right to Read Week. Mrs. Bogard Tremda Camareno Toni Delong Chris Dewar Tina Diaz K.C. Dunstan Aprell Esh Erie Guevara Julie Kleman Deborah Light Reyes Ochoa Gloria Orduno Tony Pardo Jackie Petersen Antonia Rangel Alex Revuelta Jesse Rocha Sarah Schey Amy Schroeder Renee Schroeder Ryan Schroeder Nikisha Shoemaker Ryan Shoemaker Doug Walther Elama Wolford Michael Young Not Pictured Kristi George Elementary 105 Presenting Grades 1 And 2 Mrs. Creager. dressed for the annual Halloween party, had her scary looking mask on ready to frighten the second graders right out of their minds. The Halloween party was just one of the fun activities enjoyed by teachers and students alike. Maria Silva. Sandy Noriega. Alma Valdez. Diana Stateler. and Holly Nichols are full of smiles on their way back to class after recess. They are members of Mrs. Michel’s second grade class. Second Grade Mrs Creager Peggy Alfaro Ryan Bell Alex Bermudez Brandi Butler Shannon Christman Tosha Craig Troy Cunningham Elvia Diaz Tammi Diemer Daren Elierbrock Ryan Erickson Joey Esh Shaun Franks Jimmy Garcia Priscilla Lopez Rhonda Maddox Suzi Meyers Hector Minjarez Lindsey Myers Monica Pedroza Cindy Petersen Megan Rader Carrie Rosebrock Eula Schroeder Becky Smith Shonta Smith Diana Stateler James Valdez Mrs Michel Sara Brison Jennifer Crawford Tanya Cuevas Ryan Cupp Sammy Dickey Brian Diemer Rachel Fackier April Garcia Tina Hernandez Todd Heureman 106 Elementary Suzy Howard Crystal Kretz Bobby Lopez Hotly Nichols Sandy Noriega Lisa Pardo Teddy Sanchez Elaine Sc hey Darrell Shank Steve Sherman Maria Silva Donna Stateler Alma Valdez Christina Young Amelia Zapata First Grade Mrs Berger Roy Bullock Maria Condi Melissa Cox Christina De La Rosa Anme Ddinger Michael Dunstan Jason Eagleson Justin Flores Amanda Geckle Crystal Hernandez Stuart Knouse Erin Langenderfer Sarah Lomeii Frankie Lopez Jackie Myers Jeromy Nienberg Nathan Osborn April Peck Wiifredo Perez Lmdy Petersen Robert Puente Noe Rangel Chris Revuetto Jonel Romero Brian Spangler Lynn Stevens Mary Zapata Mrs Lugibihl Manuel Alfaro Eric Conant Arthur Cox Adam Cupp Howard Davis Allen Donaldson Richard Eagleson Casey Gibson Luis Gonzalez Carlos Gutierrez Julie Hernandez Sonia Hernandez Melissa Herrera Sara Logan Amanda Lopez Debbie Lopez Brian Newell Beth Nichols Joe Ortega Kristi Pavel Tony Pena David Sanchez Ben Schroeder Susan Schroeder Michael Turner Tabi Watkins Elementary 107 A M Kindergarten Mrs lieb Gabriel Carrera Heather Christman Sara Dunstan Ryan Ellerbrock Anieia Fuentes Alicia Haseiman Sarah Haseiman Emmy Hernandez Stephanie Hernandez Jill Herring Stephanie Hiegei Mike Kiene Nathan Krembnnk Sar«ah Me Keen Brian Mangas Megan Mangas Doug Meyer Jay Newell Andy Niese Carla Niese Greg Niese Ashley Place Ahssa Schey April Schroeder Kelly Spangler Aaron Tussmg Barry Ward P M Kindergarten Joey Alaniz Amber Brison Ryan Bullock Travis David Travis Davis Reyes Garcia III Theresa Gonzalez Rosie Guerrera Jason Hernandez Noeme Hererra Ben Horsley Kenny Kaufman Joel Light Jason Mangas Bruce Marshall Amanda Maynard Joshua Meiseman Xavier Navarro Sara Niese Candi Olivo Kristy Parker Charlie Ridinger Barton Schroeder Louis Schroeder Loretta Shank David Stateler Joshua Tice 108 Elementary AM Day Kindergarten Mrs. Schey Cindy Balbaugh Elizabeth Beegle Andrew Benton Amber Eagleson Brandon Geiser Krista Gerten Kenneth Heacock Charles Hiegei Robert Howard Jessica Inkrott Kristy Kreinbrmk Erie Kuhbander Juan Leyja Tomasita Martinez Knstm Niese Amanda Ochoa Roger Pardo Chad Parker Dorcas Perez Angela Schroeder Brent Siebeneck Michael Thomas Nicholas Westnck Jeremy Wmover Class Graduates In 1999! Mrs. Schey works on the monthly task of changing bulletin boards in her room. Students look forward to the bright colorful designs that reflect kindergarten learning. Presenting Kindergarten Kindergarten provides the first big step in the world of education. The experiences that these five and six year olds have include not only basic social behavior, but also the introduction to fundamental learning skills. The Leipsic program was whole day sessions taught by Mrs. Schey and half day classes instructed by Mrs. Lieb This particular class of little tikes makes up the graduating class of 1999 What a milestone to mark the end of the 20th century! Wide World Of Leipsic Education Begins In Kindergarten Classrooms. Veteran instructor Mrs. Lieb lends a helping hand to one of her kindergarten students. Elementary 109 Elementary Days Are Fun For All Elementary children are enjoying the school performance. Swinging is an all-time favorite for the kids during their recess. 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Main Leipsic, OH 45856 943-3858 419 523 3400 ★ ALL-STAR ★ sporting goods 207 East Main Street Ottawa, Ohio 45875 VIKING KORNER 724 W. Main Street Leipsic, Ohio 45856 Phone: 943-2201 Leipsic Deshler ROBINSON AUTO SUPPLY 124 Ads HP £ ? KARL AND JAN'S SUNOCO 106 South Belmore Street Leipsic, Ohio 45856 Phone: 943-3052 , 1 3 Congratulations Seniors 1 LEIPSIC VETERINARY SERVICE Dale D. Walther D.V.M. tsrs kohls Complete Selections of Groceries, Fresh Vegetables Frozen Foods Sundries Service Meats | Case Ottawa-Columbus Grove I3J AL'S I ■kA-Furniture Appliance■ ’ Ph.’sn is GEORGE'S GARAGE South Street Leipsic, Ohio Phone: 943-3303 Deshler Farmers Elevator Co. 114 W. Maple Street Deshler, Ohio Ph: 278-3015 BELLMAN FORD-MERCURY 1425 East Fourth St. Ottawa, Ohio 45875 Phone: (419) 523-3100 f LEIPSIC IGA INC. 244 Eastom Street ml n ' M Leipsic, OH 45856 Phone: 943-3046 Complete Line of Groceries and Meats MEINKE PHARMACY “PANDORA’S FAMILY PHARMACY fcrf J Phon« 419 384-3303 • 107 MAIN ST„ PANDORA OH 45877 s— Fa wcett-Kelly J.L. EWING ELECTRONICS Insurance T.V. Sales Service 104 Main Street 139 E. Main Street Leipsic, Ohio McComb, Ohio 45858 Phone 943-2602 Phone: (419) 293-3791 J Ads 125 1987 — A Final Glimpse As this book concludes, so does the finalization of the 1986-87 school year. The year will not be forgotten, however, for the memories and the friendships, like this book, are everlasting. The staff of the Le-Hi has attempted to capture the many events and highlights of the past year. From sports events, club activities, and LHS faces, to the class trip, prom, and graduation, they have tried to cover it all. Through their efforts, they have encountered much help and support from a large number of people to whom I'd like to say thank you. Steve Dufrane, our Josten’s representative, was a big help when it came time to “put it all together.” I’d like to thank Powell Photography for their nice job in the photos they took for us. Our advertisers need receive my thanks, for with th support, the staff was able to s nearly $4200 worth of ads. Finally, I would like to thank t entire Le-Hi staff and our advis Mrs. Alice Dewar. Their time, p tience, and hardwork throughc the year made this book what it 128 Conclusion