I 14600 Amstutz Road Grabill. Indiana 46741 MMMN 4. ' 1979 Safari Itinerary f Stop One: Q} Getting Acquainted 2 [ ' Stop Two: Making Friends 4 Stop Three: T Strengthening Ties 6 _ CJ Stop Four: Student Life 8 Stop Five: People 26 w Stop Six: C Academics 62 . +- ' Stop Seven: 4- Clubs n Stop Eight: C5 Sports 102 ■■Stop Nine: Community 136 w c Stop Ten: .i-i Index 156 QJ Final Stop: m Prom, Little 500, L Graduation 162 Q Review of Safari: 168 CO Final Credits: 172 Clockwise from top left: Enjoying his sucker as well as the game, John Stout captures the seventh grade spirit. Watch Out! A few of the natives have got you surrounded. Greeting us at the gate, Ellen McKinley gives a bright smile and a warm welcome. Starting with a smile. Elaine Wisniewski and Jeff Burns get set for the safari. Posing during project period, six senior sweethearts say hello! 2 Stop One: Getting Acquainted ; 062189 It ' s nice to see such a turn-out this fall! I. Leonard F. Lion will be your official safari guide throughout this school year, so you can all just call me Leo. Knowing how important first im- pressions are, I ' ve decided to make our first stop in Lion Country one of getting acquainted. Walking down the paths I can see that many of the familiar natives are joined by new little pig- mies. Although the faces may remain the same, personalities often change, so this safari will be as new for me as it is for you. With Project Period fast approaching, one has a chance to meet and talk to the people of Lion Country face-to-face. Who ' s this, a new head chief is now in command?! The entire coun- try will now have a chance to meet him in our first assembly. A few more classes and now Lunch; watch out for the pigmies as they cause chaos as they try to eliminate the starvation that has begun to set in! Also, the mess hall has a new atmosphere with the natives ' favorite beats coming through on the new stereo. So sit back and enjoy! It has finally come at last, the last five minutes of the last hour of the first day. With no fatali- ties and few casualities, we have only one se- mester, 17 months, and 29 days to endure and enjoy in Lion Country! Stop One: Getting Acquainted 3 As the days passed, I ' ve seen that many of you have made friends with the local natives. Having fun in Lion Country is not hard to do since t e people make each day enjoyable, rain or shine! Whether one is eating, playing or just driving through Shoaff Park, it ' s the personality of the friends that make everything worth while! The general idea in Lion Country is to have ' a wild and crazy time ' as put by many stu- dents ' favorite, Steve Martin. As you walk the crowded paths it ' s easy to understand this. Although it would be nice, everyday is not a barrel of laughs and everyone is entitled to be a ' shazbot ' once in a while! But this is all part of the friendship that those in Lion Country greatly value. Before we move on I ' d like to give you all a little advice from this wise old lion; let tomorrow follow a fun filled, action-packed tonight . . . here in Lion Country! 4 Stop Two: Making Friends Clockwise from top left: Imitating King Tut or Steve Martin, Mike Warner strikes a pose! Crowded but popular, Shoaft Park is the place to be for many natives! Catching the early rays, Dan Wielbaker, Amy Schaffer, and Tony Heckler don the proper attire for the summer safari! Biting into Super Shefs, Kay Leeper and Chris Saturday enjoy a change from cafeteria lunches. Turning in their 4 x 4 ' s, the Trans Am is becoming a wildly desired item to those in Lion Country. Partying at Pokagon, three native seniors get restless. Stop Two: Making Friends 5 Knowing the people of Lion Country on the outside gives us a chance to get to know them on the inside. Understanding the thoughts and ambitions of our friends helps us to strengthen our ties and form lasting relation- ships. The ideals of the ' country ' are those of achievement wheth- er it be in academics, sports, or personal goals. Because Lion Country is a small place, its in- habitants strive to make it impor- tant by setting high goals and reaching them! I ' ve see n this ambition in action at football and basketball games, during tests, and even in the con- versation between friends before class. There are many other ideals and thoughts of the natives of Lion Country, but since each one is different this research must be done on a personal basis. Over the years, I have come to understand many of the people here and have found that ' to know them is to love them! ' Stop Three: Strengthening Ties r 6 Stop Three: Strengthening Ties Clockwise from top left: Intense with hope, fans wish for a Lion Country Victory! Taking a break from the classroom routine. Tim Len- gacher clears his mind in the peaceful setting of Pokagon. Enjoying each others ' company high in the bleach- ers, Laura Busche and past graduate Gene Miller watch the action at Class Tourney. With hope and anticipation, Gail Steigerwald spends a quiet moment preparing for the days to follov . Reaching inside herself, Diane Langston draws on her power and str-ength to excel on whatever she attempts! Stop Three: Strengthening Ties 7 STIJDKNT 8 Student Life When asked, What ' s Happening in Lion Country? I always have a long, long list! Entertainment here is continuously growing as is Student Life. My first stop when showing people around, is the Leo Cafe Disco on weekend nights. The Jr. Highers profited from one of these enough to buy the school a stereo which provides the en- tertainment during lunch! Our next stop is the during school as- semblies. These range from pep sessions to rock groups, to magic shows! Following right behind these activities, we find ourselves in extra-curricular land! The annu- al Drama Club plays. Class Tour- ney, and Homecoming had com- pany this year with the welcoming of the Ski Show, Christmas cele- bration, and the Donkey WMEE basketball games! Clockwise from upper left: Friendship for Mike Garrison is his pocket- size warm fuzzy! Expressing himself, a member of the Sunshine Express group serenades Mrs. Mumma. Keeping up with orders for Leo ' s favorite project period past-time keeps Mike Day busy. Of the library ' s many facilities. Ann Nolan takes advantage of the most popular. Munching down at Burger Chef after a field trip is a welcome change from the school lunch. Life for Kevin Pocock was driving the ining 500 go-cart. With scorching hot rays, the sun came beating down on me. Drowsing peacefully alone, I be- gan waiting for this average Sep- tember 19th to end. VROOM! Suddenly something ran right through me! Splitting into two pieces, I rolled up and hit the sides of the bank. I roared in laughter because it tickled me! Stunned, I waited with anticipa- tion when VROOM, it happened again! Fully awakened, I realized that I was being invaded by skiers and their fans. I welcomed them with a big splash! Happy because they were missing classes, the crowd of fans gathered on the riv- erside to be entertained by a few talented skiers and to cool off from a day of ' hot ' classes. Ap- plause filled the air as I splashed myself into the skiers faces and as various skiing techniques were displayed. Rick Walters, Joey Mill- er, and Troy Slentz skied barefoot while Gary Cooper rode a saucer. The boys did so well that I tickled their feet to have a little fun. (Boy what a splash!) I straightened up when Mr. Noval tried me out. But after he attempted trick turns, I L On The Sunny, Sunny Banks Of The 01 ' St. Joe just had to have some fun, so down he went! Enfuriated, Mr. Novak chased after Greg Dykhui- zen who couldn ' t help but laugh. Trying to escape, Greg jumped off the bridge with Mr. Novak follow- ing with a huge yellow umbrella! Then we knew it was a joke. The show continued with more talent- ed skiing until it was time to go home. Everyone left in a fantastic mood which lingered in the air. Most of all, I felt like a star for the day since none of this could have happened if it weren ' t for me! 10 Ski Show Clockwise, from opposite page, upper left: The banks were lined with students awaiting the excitement that was to come. Look Ma, no hands, Sheri Cooper does it with her feet. Stuntman, Rick Walters, attempts a lift-off. this time on short trick skis. Joey Miller tried to stop the boat with a muscular tug. as he follows on his hydraslide. Everyone was amazed at the students ' skiing ability, as well as Miss B ' s . They didn ' t tell me to come formal, explained Mr. Novak. He displayed ' good form ' following his freefall from the Leo-Grabill bridge. Did you hear about the day all the students left school? One of the skiers (Rick Walters) gave us some fancy skiing, and a shower as well. Ski Show 11 Jungle Fever The jungle comes alive at night, was certainly true Homecoming night. The commotion began with the sound of snapping scissors and rustling crepe paper as the paths of the jungle were deco- rated. Besides these, the natives began work on the floats. Every day they appeared in different attire, the best being Crazy Day in which every- one showed their true spirit and personality. Brown paper footballs appeared pinned on the girls, and would be forfeited by their talking to any guy. It was a real challenge to the girls ' will power! Apparently no girl could resist talking to Tim Zink as he was crowned Homecoming King for having captured the most footballs. That Friday night the team put on their war paint and prepared for the game, the short hours of anticipation seeming like short decades. Our Small but on top of it all team commanded an early lead in the game. At half-time they took a break as the parade of floats entertained. Home- coming Queen, Sheri Haines was crowned and the junior float was announced winner. As the game victoriously ended the crowd was estatic and poured into the dance sponsored by the Yearbook. There, mementos of last year ' s safari, (1978 Yearbooks), were distributed and de- voured. The few elite of Leo dress tfieir best for crazy days. Who Scott Stuckey demonstrates the strategy to be used on the Garrett knows one of them might make ' best dressed of the year ' ! Railroaders with his Crazy Day tie. For good luck, the juniors presented the team with gold colored, decorated underwear to shine through the night. 12 Homecoming Sophomores pass out their gift of toilet paper to the team so they could totally wipe out the Railroaders. Cheering, Yay! Yay! . the sophomore class lead by Matt Grieger displayed their skit on Bonfire night. Escourted by Matt Heller through the corps of Drill Squad, Sheri Haines smiles with anticipation before her crowning as Homecoming Parading the track, the senior and 8th grade floats were Queen. cheered on by fellow class members. iliPnr,- Homecoming 13 A Lion Country Christmas . . . Christmas is here! Christmas is here! On December 21, 1978 we didn ' t even need Paul Revere to tell us. It was in the air, and on the floor of the Leo High School gym- nasium. There, live and in person, was Charlie Brown, Linus, Pig-Pen, Lucy, Snoopy, Peppermint Patti, and all our other Peanut ' s pals, telling us the true meaning of Christmas. Thanks to special members of the Student Council (Jim Nolan, Jeff Burns, Rick Zim- merman, Laura Essenburg, Matt Heller, Gina Brown, and others) we will never again celebrate an- other commercial Christmas! And now. Hark, the Angels sing! The Choirs: Swing Choir, Concert Choir, and the Girl ' s Glee, enter- tained us with new Christmas songs as well as the familar car- ols. The whole student body was invited to sing along. The Twelve Days of Christmas, that ' s another Christmas classic, right? Well, here at Leo, it was turned into a Christmas comic. The comedy was led by our own turtle-dove-at-heart, Mr. Novak. Following him were each of the ' gifts ' of The Twelve Days of Christmas, disguised as teach- ers. We all like Christmas pre- sents under our tree, but those ' gifts ' might be hard to wrap, and nearly unreturnable! It was genu- inely unique entertainment. A live- ly round of We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year was an appropriate ending to a good day and a great year. The first gift of The Twelve Days of Christmas was presented by Mrs. Hol- brook as she wrapped herself in a par- tridge suit. I want a pony and a bicycle and a . - lists Sally, Chris Oddou, as Charlie Brown, Jim Nolan, patiently listens. 14 Christmas Assembly Painting and dancing Christmas into our hearts, Miss Rohleder. Miss Goeg- ein, and Mrs. Marquardt present the three French hens. During the assembly angelic voices were not heard from afar, but right from our own gym as all the choirs carolled together. Whether he lost his calendar or decid- ed to moonlight, the Easter Bunny, alias Jim Julius, hops along with Christ- mas cheer. Peanuts, Partridges, People Christmas Assembly 15 Faculty Teams Out Play (top left) The liberated women had met their match, when Mr. Novak dressed up before the game. (left) Exhibiting the enthusiasm shown by the fans, our Lion cheers on his athletic administration . (top right) Leo ' s own private official, Mr. Kierstead double checks the call with Leo ' s own private score keeper, Mr. Stuckey. (below) After seeing that it ' s only Mr. Novak who has the ball, the WMEE basketballers decide to run to the locker room and take a fast break. The WMEE basketball game was a tremendous exhibition of the fac- ulty ' s school spirit. Before an ex- cellent turnout of fans, about 35 teachers, dressed in a wild variety of costumes, participated in the event. With a team consisting of both elementary and high school faculty, the Leo staff was success- ful in its attempt to defeat the WMEE basketballers. 16 Faculty Basketbal ;top) Some of the participants found :hat donkeys can be difficult at times, 3S tliis rider finds a quicker way to dismount. (above) Mr. Kerble nervously waits for a pass from one of his teammates, while Mr. Crosby, resting on the right, takes a breather from the long hard game. (above) Looking at his donkey in amaze- ment, Mr. Novak wonders it maybe isn ' t playing for the opponents ' team. WMEE Jocks And Jack ' s Through the many years of bas- ketball teams, money making pro- jects, and faculty foolishness, there has never before at Leo been an event like the donkey basketball game. There were many local businessmen and about 15 faculty members. With a total of four competing teams, the large crowd of fans was kept in an uproar by stubborn, selfish, and even tired donkeys which had minds of their own. (left) Fortunately for Miss B.. in this game traveling isn ' t illegal, as she makes her way down the court. Faculty Basketball 17 In The Lion Country This year the Lion Country air was again filled with the excitement and competition of Class Tour- ney. Because of the energy crises last year, the Class Tourney was new, not only to the freshmen, but to the sophomores also. Along with the class competition there was also balloons, crepe pa- per, and boldy painted signs des- ignating the different class areas which were also judged. Following the Tourney was a costume dance with prizes for the best costume. (top) Exhibiting class closeness, Seniors and Freshmen pull together in the tug-of- war. (middle left) Before entering the costume dance, Tim Doyle and Jeff Essenburg go undercover as the Blues Brothers, (middle right) Kayle Watson eats with bionic speed as he goes on to win the ice cream eating contest, (bottom) As their classmates nervously await an outcome, Jane Stout and Caria Leichty struggle for a win. 18 Class Tourney (far left) Keeping a steady eye on the all, ZIm tries to throw off his opponent with a long smash in the ping-pong tournament. (left) Senior Kathy Overmyer waits for her signal to start the Shuttle Run, which end- ed in a Senior victory, (center) Participating in the ice cream eat- ing contest, soph Kelly Miller enjoys a mid- tournament snack. (below) Randy Butt and Jeff Essenburg, may the best man win. (bottom) Juniors and Seniors battle for control of the rope. With the mood set and the stu- dents rowdy and ready, the class tourney was started. Beginning after school with the judging of the decorations for each class, the excitement was underway. Because of the varying talents and tastes of the participants, events ranged from ping-pong to arm wrestling to basketball to vol- leyball, from the shuttle run to the egg toss and on to the ice cream eating contest, which seemed more like a prize than a contest. Last but not least was the tug-of-war. Because this event pitted entire classes against each other instead of just a few individuals, it was a favorite and highlight of the evening. Class Tourney 19 . . . Classes Compete . . . Class Tourney is the fun and ex- citement of friendly competition, a time all of the students look for- ward to. It is the time when friends compete against friends. Not limited to the super jocks, the Class Tourney is also for the nerds, the Joe Cools, the studious type, and even the super femin- ists. It is a time when how you play the game is more important than whether you win or lose. (top, left) An egg toss contestant, Linda Martin waits impatiently for one more un- breakable catch. (top. right) Erin Doyle and Lori Sylvester each struggle to gain control of the ball for their team. (middle, left) Faster then a speeding bul- let . Randy Fisher races toward the finish line of the shuttle run. (middle, right) With a look of determina- tion, Jenny Herendeen picks up another junior win, as she overpowers Mary Nolan in the arm wrestling contest, (bottom) With ' typical ' poise and grace, the sophomores quickly dismantle their pyramid. 20 Class Tourney Only The Strong Survive, At the end of the evening the competitive classmates had turned friendly once again. The screams of excitement had faded away and the gym was darkly empty except for limp decora- tions. Though the tourney was over the memories lived on. To the freshmen and sophomores who had never before participat- ed in a Class Tourney, to the ju- niors who ended up the winners, and most of all to the seniors who might never again get the chance to participate together as one, the Class Tourney would never be forgotten. (top) Jill Linnemeier and Sheri Haines en- gage in a friendly match, (middle left) With a look of confidence, Eileen Notestine trys for a Junior win in the arm wrestling event, (bottom) Two fisted, and ready for action, Scott Ritter plunges into the ice cream eating contest. (middle right) Trying to keep the atmo- sphere lively, Andy Overmyer wears his costume to the Tourney as well as the dance. Class Tourney 21 Twelve Angry People In the fall the Drama Club presented Twelve Angry People (retitled from Twelve Angry Men). Room 118 became a paneled jury room In an old court house somewhere in some large city. Aided by Student Director Eileen Notestine and various crews, Mr. Stover staged and directed the powerful drama of people and their prejudices, which were more on trial than the teenager murderer. 1) Jim Bolller. standing, played the protagonist who tries to con- vince the already-decided jury to give the defendent a fair chance. Chris Oddou was an older woman who understands prej- udice, and Rick Walters, a young man easily influenced by anyone with a strong argument. 2) Jim Nolan, the antagonist, prejudicial and bigative, shouts his hatred at everyone and almost sways the jury. Mark Anderson, a victim of his own fears, and Mike Warner, a foreigner who recently took citizenship, restrain him from any more belligerent acts. 3) Sheri Haines played a liberated woman, Kathy Overmyer an average housewife, and Jeff Clark a guy who climbed out of his downtrodden part. They all react to some newfound evidence. 4) Gary Bartle played a prosperous businessman. His educa- tion helped him approach his duty more facily. 5) Karen McCormack played the person who is too busy to be bothered. Uninformed and reactionary, her character is more interested in saving time than in finding justice. Rick Bienz played the Foreman of the jury, a man weakened by self-doubt. (left) Jeff Wehner, along with many other students, became Involved in the mini concert held in the gymna- sium. From the look on his face, he didn ' t mind the audience participation bit at all. I-IIG Sunshine Express Entertains (above) As the performers moved through the audience of students to pick dancing partners and meet new friends, this singer became well acquainted with Loren Stuckey. (left) One of the more entertaining assem- blies this year was a show performed by a group called Sunshine Express. Here they sing, play, and dance to the new beat of disco. Assemblies 23 it .3 ' HKm i ' l ■J i I Bells Are Ringing  T I ■1 After thirteen weeks of rehearsing sixty-plus students, with the tre- nnendous help of Miss Goeglein, Mrs. Marquardt, and Terri Carna- han, Mr. Stover and Mr. Flick breathed sighs of relief as the fi- nal curtain call took place. The work was hard and long, but this would be a production to set stan- dards by. Chris Oddou. who played Ella Peterson, does one of her many numbers. She gave a very credible and professional perfor- mance. The Girl Emsemble opened the show. The girls strike a pensive pose as an an- nouncer reminds them of life without the advantage of an answering service. Ty Schoeff is surrounded by passersby as he sings I Met a Girl with such exuber- ance that everyone decides to join in. 24 Spring Play Diane Hankey played Ella ' s sidekick and confidant. Like many cast members, Diane found Inerself in more than one part. Julie Miller, bedecked in 50 ' s finery, played the exotic but insipid Olga. Ty Schoeff, the play ' s hero, contemplates just who that five foot blond is: for she has also appeared in the life of Trace Roth, a composer-dentist. f Matt Heller, in his first high school play, played a well-to-do theatrical producer. Jerry Farber and Mark Shepherd were ' cops who caused more harm than good. Mark Johnston played a cool Marlon Brando would- be, and Tom Overmyer was Joey the ice cream vender. Spring Play 25 PEO 26 People After extensive research and ex- ploration of Lion Country, I Inave come to tine conclusion that without the people, our coun- try would amount to dry dust and cold brick! The life, personal- ity, and charm of Leo all come through on the faces of our stu- dents and faculty. Since there is such a wide age range here, the personality of Lion Country can be called split among other things! On our right we can see a furious senior gripe about all the little monkeys hanging around. But on our left, the coin is turned as a seventh grader calls the older students big baboons ! Amid the craziness and confusion of junior high and the so-called sophistication of the senior high, the great wisdom and au- thority of the faculty keeps ever- ything under control. All in all, it is impossible to capture the spirit of Lion Country any- where except in the smile found on a native ' s face. (Clockwise from upper left) Following tfieir daily routines, students de- scend one of the well-trodden paths. A home away from home for many. Lori Wittwer spends time at her locker, sweet locker. Family ties are strong with the people in Lion Country as displayed by Lana and Brian Yost. Only the gossip fence is missing as Linda Martin tells Julie Miller and Robin Butler the daily news. The Senior Step Gang allows an intruder to share their project period spot. Mr. Gary Novak, Prin. :m- ' ' i i Dr. Herb Stueipe, Ass ' t Prin. Mr. Richard Butt, Counselor Mrs. Carol Gross, Counselor Mr. Hal Piatt, Adm. Ass ' t The Lion Tamers In the jungle there is said to be, A friendly tribe called the faculty. Male and female, old and new. And all of them help to get us through. Our final years at Leo High, Which seem to just sail right by. The Leo High staff really does rate. All do a good job and really are great. Two burgers, two large fries, two choco- late shakes. O.K. I got it. Is that to stay or to go? Dr. Herb answers. An old face with a new title. Administrative Assistant, Mr. Piatt, is responsible for the organization and administration of student activities. A new face with an old title, new principal, Gary Novak, reads the early morning an- nouncements. 28 Administration Mr. Jack Flick ' s musical abilities extend beyond directing our choirs. He plays all instruments to some degree. His specialities are the clarinet, the saxophone, and the flute. Last summer he had been playing in the Civic Theatre orchestra, and the conductor, who was leaving at the end of the summer, asked Mr. Flick to take his place conduct- ing the fall musical, Anything Goes. They spent 3V2 hours every night rehearsing. Last spring he conducted the mu- sic for Cabaret. Mr. Flick has played in the orchestra in many other previous productions, including: Guys and Dolls , The Music Man , Carrousel , On a Clear Day , and My Fair Lady. The most recent production he was involved with was Cabaret. He plans to continue his Involvement with the Civic at least for a while yet. Mr. Randy Artherhults Miss Mary Baumgartner Mr. Mike Bearman Mr. Lyie Butler Miss Lisa Carr Mr. Ron Crosby Mr. Ron Divelbiss Mr. Jack Flick Mr. Steve Gabet Mrs. Pat Gillett Miss Ruth Goeglein Mrs. Rosemary Grose All of the teachers are special, but some teachers have extra-special activities. Miss Lisa Carr, a Big Sister, is one example. She became involved with the Big Sister program last summer becuase of her concern for children with one parent. Once a week she spends time with her 5th grade friend, Laurie. The two attend basketball games, movies, tour Pizza Hut, and just generally have fun together. Miss Carr feels having a little sister is a good experience for both Laurie and herself. L_,. Faculty 29 Another of our extra-special teachers is Mr. Roy McBane who is a first-class artist in his spare time. He spends approximately five hours a day with his painting which started as a hobby. Mr. McBane ' s work has been shown all over the Mid-West. He has been painting for 7 years. Generally, his topic is a landscape and his favorite media is oil. When asked why he was not an art teacher, he replied, Be- cause I ' m a music teacher. Mr. Shaw demonstrates to his bookkeep- ing class the proper method to be used when balancing the wife ' s checkbook. Sometimes you just have to put your foot down. Mrs. Mary Lou Holbrook Mr. Bill Kerbel Mr. Dick Kierstead Mrs. Lynne Marquardt Mr. Dick Hartung Mr. Whitey Heller Mr. Mike Hey Mr. Roy McBane Mrs. Mildred Mumma Mr. Ron Noyer Mr. Ray Pickens r ' •) 30 Faculty Mrs. Carolyn Piatt Miss Julie Rohleder Mr. Allen Schlatter Mrs, Shirley Schmidt Mr. Jim Schneider Mr. Bob Shaw Mrs. Bernie Smith Mr. Tom Steinhauser Mr. Jerry Stover Mr. Phil Stuckey Mr. Bob Walton Besides the duties of an English teacher, Mrs. Smith also has the duties of a minister ' s wife. She has a home and family to care for and in some cases, she helps her hus- band care for his parish. One parish activity Mrs. Smith is involved with is teaching an Old Testament survey course. She and her husband have held marriage encounter week- ends. Reverend Smith and she work as a team counseling those who seek help. At times, Mrs. Smith accompanies her husband on hospital visitations. She doesn ' t like to be thought of as a threat to those who wish to help with the parish, and so she trys to limit her involvement. Could it be a chorus line? No, it ' s the faculty ladies showing how they can boogie down during a pep-session. When it comes to spirit the faculty really shines. Faculty 31 Never Lion Around The Lion Country is a big place and requires many people working to make it run smoothly. A jungle gets very dirty after a long day and our school does the same. The janitors have no time for lion around. From dawn til dusk, they labor to keep our jungle clean. Sweep- ing foliage, trimming the underbrush, and cleaning the animals ' debris are a few of their jobs. A bell sounds in the forest; lions race out of their cages to the feeding place. This hungry mob is a difficult bunch to face, but the cooks satisfy them every school day. The eight hun- dred lunches which take all morning to prepare are snarfed down quickly, but the cooks never seem to be discouraged. At the end of the day, the lions are eager to return to their dens. A large, yellow caravan awaits them. Inside each canary colored vehi- cle, they find their driver ' s pleasant face. How do these people stay amicable after a 30 min- ute ride with 25-60 roaring lions? A busdriver needs an abundance of patience and kindness to survive a ride with these wild lions. Custodians: Vitus Koch, Henry Jensen. Buck Weaver. Mary Lou Lou- den, Carol Johnson. Bus Drivers: Mrs. Stoll, Mr. Porter, Mr. Hedges, Mrs. Lengacher, Mrs. Clifton, Mrs. Liechty, Mrs. Zeimmer, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Wis- niewski, Mr. Stuckey Before returning to more hours of driving on snow-covered roads, Mrs. Zeimmer refills trusty old No. 87. Cool(S: Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Shoudel, Mrs. Graber, Mrs. Chane y, Mrs. Eubank, Mrs. Ream, Mrs. Liechty, Mrs. Hager 32 Custodians Busdrivers Cooks A familiar face in a familiar place, but the face is no longer there. Mrs. Helen Garmen has retired after 17 years ' service to Leo High School. She was a diligent secretary and worked hard to help us all. Traveling, visiting her children, and worldng at home are some of the many plans she has to fill her days. Mrs. Cowan, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Amstutz Mrs. Doyle Mrs. Hunt Mrs. Jones Mrs. Short Mrs. Sylvester Mrs. Vendrely Proud Of Our Pride In any pride of lions, each lion has a special job to do and a special way of doing it, so It is in Lion Country. There is a group of ladies who take it upon them- selves to do all the jobs that need doing around our school. Counting the absent for attendance, quiet- ing the noisy in Study Center (if possible), and all the other hair pulling jobs asked of them. Life in Lion Country is less hectic because of the many tasks these paraprofessionals perform. A change of Study Center from the cafeteria to 118 has worked out very well. Much of the credit goes to a hard working para- professional, Mrs. Amstutz. Paraprofessionals 33 Swinging Senior Safari As seniors in Lion Country, we came together this year for our final safari and to the best of our ability kept it at a swinging pace. Homecoming being our first expe- dition, we made it a blazing hot night. Swinging through the trees and swaying in the breeze, toilet paper set the scene at all the sen- ior football players ' homes. It was the least the senior girls could d o for their guys! From that night on, our expeditions through the year had been adventurous to say the least. The main necessity for such traveling as we discovered, was a sense of togetherness in the class. A togetherness that really helped us spell out the year ' 79 ' . Keith Amstutz Gary Bartle Gary Baughman Doug Bertsch Jim Bollier GIna Brown Jeff Burns Amy Butler Kevin Butler Robin Caywood Michael Chambers Coleen Chapman Beth Chrlstman Heather Cleven Gary Cooper 34 Seniors 2QB2189 With a little luck, as displayed by these celebrating seniors at Pokagon. the path of success is just a hop, skip, and jump away! Linda Cowan Chrlsandra Craig Debra Duesing Kenneth Dwyer Greg Dykhuizen Laura Essenburg Mark Feathers Denise Firman Randy Fisher Vicki Fisher Mark Flaugh Leo Carman Jill Garside Kent Green Mark Grieger Seniors 35 Paul Crush Jacquelin Gustin Sheri Haines Charis Halliday Julia Kelley Claudia Kizer William Klea Phil Klopfenstein Wendy Lambert Dennis Leazier 36 Seniors Sidetracked Often, while searching through the academic jungle hunting for our goals, we tended to get side- tracked into our favorite relaxing pastimes. These could vary from toga parties to Pokagon picnics, but they always possessed the same sense of direction that put us back on track. Also, our in- volvement in school activities, sports, and arts, besides supply- ing entertainment, portrayed to Round and round it goes, but what it will look like only Chuck Morr knows as he sharpens his ceramic skills. the others in Lion Country our outstanding talents in areas other than reading, writing, and rock rolling. Some of us never get back on the book path but put all our energies into developing these talents for future use. Considering all of our different directions, our good hunting should reap well since all paths lead to the same destination. Dirk Lengacher Wendy Linnemeier Timothy Lengacher Jean Little Gordon Liechty Tamara Martin Randall Linn Rebecca Matakatia Leo Land-Lubbers we are not! Seniors and others showed off their river rat abilities at our first annual ski show. Seniors got down to the nitty-gritty after their pyramid building efforts at Pokagon fell through. Seniors 37 Jungle Functions The first rule of having a super safari is to never separate, the second rule is to work with and for each other. In a way, this was the class ideal. In every way, we all crossed paths and joined into one direction to reach the year ' s end with flags flying high. To keep our Lion Country functioning, we made our attack plans in our class meetings. Committees were formed to chase down all the de- sired game. Also, senior classes such as government and Ad- vanced Grammar and Composi- tion kept us on the lookout. As they say: the jungle that func- tions together junctions togeth- er. Marching in line, Iceeping in time, the drill squad seniors lead the band through downtown Lion Country during Grabill Days. Below: Always ready to serve us, Sheri Haines, vice president; Daria Porter, sec- retary; Julie Rider, treasurer; and Jim Weaver, president are ready to take our orders. Karen McCormack Charles Morr Christine Oddou Cheryl McKinley Laura Mountz Annette Miller Gregory Myers David Miller Vicki Neuhouser Verna Miller James Nolan 38 Seniors Kathleen Overmyer Julie Parker Debra Parr Marcpa Petersen Theresa Piatt Daria Porter Juhe Reider Renee Resor Cheryl Ridderheim With a lot of help from his friends and a little Flocking out onto the field, frenzied fans con- support from the juniors, Loren Stuckey models gratulate the team after a striking victory at the latest craze on Homecoming Crazy Day. Woodlan. Scott Ritter Kevin Roth Cindy Schambers Andrea Schardt Seniors 39 The beauty of the outside world reflects on the attitude of the people within. Arthur Schwartz Patrick Sommer Loren Stuckey Cheri Schwartz Tim Spieth Christopher Thomas Deborah Scott Mark Stailey Timothy Thompson Randall Slentz Tammy Steigerwald Pete Toarmina Troy Slentz Alan Steury Lesia Van Zile Building a strong foundation, Seniors knew how to top off a good time at the Polygon Picnic. F 40 Seniors Steve Wagner Sandra Waldrop Rick Walters James Weaver Barry Weber Thomas Wells Theresa West Elaine Wisniewski Tamara Worman Wendy Wright Lana Yost Timothy Zink Not pictured: Robert Galbralth Jeanette Lopshire Wade Meadows Lighting Up New Paths To Follow As our high school years come to a close, we find ourselves facing a bridge crossing into other jungles. Most of us wonder what our next big hunt will be. College, mar- riage, and occupations are the three kinds of game that appeal to us most. How hard it will be to catch them depends on how well our past ex- peditions have trained us. Howev- er well we do, we will keep a flame glowing from this last safari and use it to help us travel down all the dark and dusky roads to come. Seniors 41 The wild and crazy class officers of the wild and crazy junior class are Eileen Notestine, president; Lori Sylvester, vice-president; An- dre Stovall, treasurer; Michelle Keim, secretary. Chosen to represent the junior class in the Homecoming Queen ' s Court was Joyce Collins. Mark Anderson Roseann Baughman Jeffrey Beerbower Richard Bienz Debra Bryan Lori Burger Laura Busche David Butler Karen Butler Robin Butler Randall Butt Terri Carnafian Mary Carpenter Renee Carter Lisa Cartwright Todd Chianey Craig Chapman Joyce Collins Jennifer Cook Sheri Cooper Chris Crosby Lor ri DelaBarre Teri Delagrange Tamara Doctor Daniel Downend Dean Dwyer Gerald Farber Denise Federspiel The Juniors ' number-one-first-prize float shows the number-one-first-prize team on Homecoming night. Opposite page: Eileen Notestine tells it to them straight in an important class meet- ing. 42 Juniors Juniors Are Ready To Be Rowdy! What is my definition of rowdy?: Leo ' s football team before a football game, or the third lunch mod. Lynn Gerlie Watching a Komet hockey game. Corneli Vict Getting up at 6:00 in the morn- ing to get ready for school! Whoo- pie! Julie Miller Rowdy: when Stelnhauser does cheers for Geometry. Linda Martin If I couid be someone or some- thing, I ' d be: A corner: you could see two points of view and never get walked on. Laura Sammetinger Myself, because I en joy life. Duiana Turnbow Mr. Kerbel — so I could weigh in all the wrestlers. Bonny Klopfenstein An unopened jar of peanut but- ter because an empty one is no fun. Jenny Herendeen A box of soap in the men ' s locker room. Rub-a-dub-dub. Michelle Heller Jennifer Fries Byron Funnell Jane George Lynn Gerke Shelley Glenn Sharon Graber Beth Green Steven Guingrich Susan Hadley Diane Hankey Dennis Harter Michele Heller Laura Henderson Tamara Henry Jennifer Herendeen Lisa Herman Gregory Hill Randy Hill Tammy Horn Shannon Houser Karen Huguenard Kevin Jenks Lorrie Johnson Jennifer Johnston Mark Johnston Michelle Keim Thomas Kirk Charles Klea Juniors 43 Bonny Klopfenstein Sandra Krause Rosemary Ladd Diane Langston Pamela Lantz Robert Leeper Kurt Letters Deborah Lengacher Karia Liechty Rodney Liechty Barbara Mahlie Linda Martin Ellen McKinley Julie Meinerding Jyl Menshy Dennis Miller Joey Miller Julie Miller Lori Miller Michelle Miller Sherry Moorehead Ruth Ann Mozena Ann Nolan Jennifer Nolan Kevin Norton Eileen Notestine Sandra Opiinger David Overholt Robert Pelz Linda Pine Lisa Pursley Loriann Rapone Janice Renfrow Carrie Roberson Pamela Roth Brian Salyer Laura Sammetinger Nell Saturday Cindy Sauder Denise Schardt Joanna Schlatter Ty Schoeff How do I eat an Oreo cookie? I put it in the microwave for ten minutes and dump the powder in a tall glass of milk. Then I mix it up and drink it. Andre Stovall Hanging upside down over the garbage disposal. Scott Overholt Whole — I hate to see them suf- fer. Mary Carpenter I fiddle with the middle when no one ' s looking. Jeff Beerbower 44 Juniors Checking It Out In The Cafeteria Whatever it is you ' re looking for, check out the cafeteria. There friends gather to discuss the ma- jor topics of the day. Below left, the topic of conversation seems to be the deep dark secret in Jeff Wehner ' s pocket. At left, it must be Steve ' s big feet. r: n ,vr Todd Schoeneman Sally Scudder Ann Shepard Mark Shepard Rod Smith Steven Smith Tom Sowles Heidi Springer Jay Springer Pam Stailey Teri Steigerwald Randy Steury Andre Stovall Mark Strasser Scott Stuckey Audri Sukala Lori Sylvester Chris Thomas Dulana Turnbow Don VanAllen Cornell VIot Michael Warner Jeff Wehner Lorena West Cindy Williams Loree Wittwer Jody Wright Tonya Wright Rick Zimmerman Karen Zorger Not pictured: Keith Arnett Richard Burns Mark Collins Robert Gehrig Lee Jacquay Connie Regaldo Juniors 45 Sophs Have Spirit, Service I And Style L. f . ■v « Right: Talented Matt Augustyniak loads th dishes with his eyes closed, while Tim Arnett watches on. Right page: One Very Hot Day starring Angle Driver. The library is the place to go for a quiet . . . little game of football? Greg Amstutz Timothy Arnett Matthew Augustyniak Rhonda Bailey Jaime Basile Cynthia Beck Renee Beck Joyce Beerbower Thomas Bender Ron Bienz Warren Blomberg Tonya Burns David Butler Kelly Butler Jeffrey Clark Randall Cleven Terry Cooper Linda Crabill Angela Culberson Cheryl Dahlkamp Joitta Delagrange Ron Delagrange Beth Dewitt Teresa Donat Timothy Doyle Angela Driver Mark Early Rebecca Ehlers What is my favorite toy? My glasses with a big nose and mustache. Pam Working What am I afraid of most in the dark? A basketbal Pat Vendrely Morning. Hands, noises. Billi Pocock Kay] Watson My nuclear reactor. Scott Wyman G.I. Joe. Jeff Clark A cuddly teddy bear named Bru- cie. Tonya Burns 46 Sophomores Whoever else might be around. Amy Shaffer The Boogie Man. Connie Witmer For sure, not girls. Pat Miller Jeff Essenburg Keith Evans Lori Garman Maria Gee Eric Gibson Jeanne Glenn Bradley Good Ronald Greer Matthew Grieger Mark Grush Eric Gustin Robby Hartnett Jody Hatfield Anthon y Hetrick Steven Hill Valerie Hill Neil Hindall George Hodgdon David Hosier Kathleen Hursh Todd Johnson Laurie Johnston Rita Kaiser Tammy Keim Jerry Keller Mary King Kevin Kruckeberg Theresa Kurtz Far left to right: Deeply engrossed in their assignment, these math students look for a solution. Dan Weilbaker wonders if a kiss will change it to a princess — or. has he already tried? Sophomores 47 Right: Always ' hanging around ' are the sophomore class officers: treasurer, Gin- ger Morgan; secretary, Rita Kaiser; vice- president. Dawn Miller; president, Matt Greiger. Below: Everyone was ' shocked ' by the cleverness of the Sophomores ' Home- coming float. Timothy Land Janice Langston Vincent Leazier Boyd Leichty Brenda Lengacher Stephen Matakatia Sarah McNair Dawn Miller Jennifer Miller Kelly Miller Ken Miller Patrick Miller Joyce Mires Candy Moon Ginger Morgan Rick Mowan Mary Nolan Andrew Overmyer Danita Owens William Paul Cheryl Piatt Billi Pocock Denton Pursley Kim Reasoner Thomas Repine Caria Ridderheim Tammie Roberts Bruce Roth What am I looking forward to most this year? Summer vacation. Pam Wori(ing Getting a ' 79 ' Vette. Dan Weilbaker Putting peanut buter in my nose and seeing how long I can hold my breath. Brenda Sluyter ' Passing. 48 Sophomores Tonya Burns im Not Pictured: Debora Dorsey Melanie VanDyke Kent Roth Trace Roth Daniel Schardt Janna Schlatter Mary Schlatter Sharon Schwartz KImberly Sellars Amy Shaffer Brenda Sluyter Brent Snyder DIedre Springer Kip Standley Bryan Steury Jane Stout Tamara Troyer Richard Tucker Lisa VanAllen Todd VanAllen Patrick Vendrely Kayle Watson Melanie Weldner Caroline Weilbaker Daniel Weilbaker Geoffery Weldon Danny West Connie WItmer Christopher WIttwer Pamela Working Scott Wyman Amy Yoder Jon Yoder Maria Yoder Jane Zorger Beginning To Look Toward The Future Right: Amy Shaffer is caught in a moment of deep thought. Far Right: Mad Scientist: Andy Overmyer checks out the small world he finds under his microscope. Sophomores 49 No one has ever accused the spirited 9th grade of being camera shy. These girls at project period, and Chess Club guys show why. At far right the class officers: vice- president, Matt Meinerding; secretary, Darlene Delagrange; president, Al Stovall; treasurer, Phil Neuhouser. Jay Alwine Lisa Barnes Mike Bartle Cathy Bauer Mike Beck Dawn Bender Todd Bertsch Paul Bisesi Scott Boxberger Martin Brandenberger Elizabeth Bridges Mary Brinkman Jason Bute Kim Burkett James Burns Kara Butler David Carnahan Elizabeth Carpenter Billy Cato Karen Cavenaugh Donald Caywood Duane Caywood David Christman Mark Clark Rodney Cole Dawn Craig Joann Delabarre Darlene Delagrange How would I eat an M M? Very carefully. Laura Saum I like them best in my alphabet soup. Matt Meinerding K lI .rJil? What do I do for fun? Get locked out of my house. Cathy Moon Work science problems, draw, and build models. James Wittwer Play sports and I also like girls. Todd Bertsch Sit in class and sleep. Kent Coppock Eat M M ' s with a fork. Brian Yost Through a straw. One by one. 50 Freshmen Eugene Liechty George Hodgdon Play with matchbox cars and put Go to wrestling practice after we rubber bands around my lose. tongue. Kip Standley Jeff Walters Gerald Krugh Ronda Krugh Paula Ladd Rebecca Landry Kay Leeper Maria Letters Danny Leslie Julie Lewandowski Eugene Liechty Jill Linnemeier John Lovett Craig Martin Kevin McCoy Rosemary Meadows Freshmen 51 Getting To Be High ScinooJers Matt Meinerding Jacquelin Meyer Cindy Miazga Curtis Miller Jeff Miller Tracey Miller Tyson Miller Theresa Minnick Cathy Moon Patricia Morrical Mark Neuhouser Sheley Neuhouser Kenneth Osborn Thomas Overmyer John Parkison Nancy Pfister Steve Pick Kevin Pocock Raymond Pulver William Rayl Sue Richardville Kristen Ridderheim Richard Roberts Kim Roth Christine Saturday Laura Saum Caria Schwartz Susan Scudder What do you like best about high school? Lunch The sports ' Cathy Moon Brian Yost The activities and the people Bill Rayl The cheerleaders Matt Meinerding Ala carte lunches Eugene Liechty Cheerleading The guys Going home Erin Doyle Michelle Horn Maria Leffers 52 Freshmen Not pictured: Lynn Gerig Larry Mowan Terral VIot Ervin Wickey Sharon Shepard John Shidler Jim Shoemaker Rhonda Slentz Patricia Souder Jackie Spieth Gail Stiigerwald Doyle Steury Kristine Steury A! Stovall Mary Strauss Theresa Strong Tammy Thompson Craig Waldrop Jeff Walters Mark Whipple James Wittwer Jeff Wright Lori Yoder Michelle Yoder Brian Yost Valerie Zych Left: Mike Krause contributes his own sound of music. Above: The freshmen ' s Homecoming float depicted the deserted, derailed (Garrett) Railroaders. Freshmen 33 If I could put anything on a t- shirt, I would put: Toga, toga — I like what it does for a figure. Tammy Liechty Everyone needs someone like me. John Holdermen Nobody ' s perfect, but a lot of me is excellent. Jeff Smead Of the seven dwarfs my favorite is: Happy — because he reminds me of Tricia Tappy. Mike Wagner Bashful — because I ' m so bash- ful. Tricia Tappy Sleepy — beccause I do that a lot. Jim Johnston I ' m a Lion fan because I like my school. Dawn Dorsey Dopey — he reminde me of my brother. Nancy Glass Eighth Graders Express Themselves Barbie Albright Dennis Amustutz Lisa Antil Theresa Bailey John Baker Sheila Ball Greg Bauman David Baumgartner Kim Bennett Renee Bienz Tim Blauvelt Tracy Boxberger Mary Brandenberger Shari Bryan Lesly Bute Scott Carey Tony Carlos Holly Caswell Scott Caywood Mark Chaney Patricia Chapman Kelly Collier James Collins Kent Coppock Kim Culberson Michael Day Lee Delabarre Delbert Delagrange James Deventer Tina Donat Dawn Dorsey Maureen Doyle Marcy Dwinell Ramona Eastes Dallas Evans Right: An important business decision is made over lunch. 54 Eighth Graders Sheryl Feathers Debbie Fore Sonny Fore Yvonne Fouts Thomas Franks Gary Fries Benjamin Funnell Eighth Graders 55 Beth Liechty Tamra Liechty Jeffery Loser Doug Lovett Jeffery Mabee Kim Martin Michael McConnell Christopher McCoy Greg McCrory James McKinley Andrew McNair Darren McRae Scott Miller Shawn Miller Todd Miller Tony Mizzell Mark Moore Don Mozena David Myers David Nguyen Amy Overly John Pfister Debbie Phillips Ellen Piering Guy Platter Margaret Renfrew William Resor John Richards Michael RItter Susan Robbins Clark Rogers Kraig Roth Michael Roth Peggy Roy Jean Saturday Joan Saturday William Schwartz Sandra Scudder Mark Sellars Jeff Smead Janette Smith Susie Snyder S ■% ft They Show Up In The Craziest Places How do I spend my project peri- od? In band, reading, or at student council meetings, or at Lion ' s Tale meetings. Susan Heare Eating other people ' s popcorn. Theresa Bailey In Mrs. Marquardt ' s class for talking. Guy Platter 56 Eighth Graders Doing my homework; reading books. Jacob Graber In the bandroom playing my trumpet. Joe Stolte Goofing off; bugging people. Lisa Hadley At right. Lauri Swartz is there to cheer on the boys. ' Talk about ' great officers! Here president Sheryl Feathers, vice-president Susie Haines, secretary Susie Robbins. treasur- er Marty Heller ' call ' for attention. Below, Kent Coppock checks out his metal piece with Mr. Heller. Not pictured: Peter Garrison David Graber Jacob Graber Susan Graber James Johnston John Lengacher lona Miller Carl Thomas Susan Wickey Lisa Sowles Glenda Stabler Larry Stolte Denise Straughn Timothy Strauss Andrea Stuckey Lauri Swartz Peter Tagtmeyer Tricia Tappy Lynn Thomas Karen Tincher Michael Wagner Linda Warner Chad Watson Bruce Weber Thomas Wehner Doresa West Hope Wilson Julie Wisler Robert Wright Samuel Wyman Edwin Yoder Lori Yoder Eighth Graders 57 Seventh Graders Tell Us How It Is I think Leo H.S. is a real nice school and I ' m glad I get to go to it. Mike Peters It feels like you ' re in a school you can learn something in here. Phil Neuhouser It ' s fun, except when you get in trouble. Mike Lovett It feels a little shaky some- times. Tricia Liechty Well, I think it ' s great, except getting pushed around by older kids. - Brian Blake It ' s nice — makes you feel older in H.S., and I like this school. Tonya Wyman Frank Albright Michelle Alwine Lola Amburgey Elaine Arnett Therisa Baldwin Bob Beck Cynthia Bender Bobby Black Brian Blake James Blomberg Mary Brown Theresa Burns Jodi Busche Curtis B utler Renee Butt Micheal Carter David Cartwright Rene Castator Lori Caswell Robert Chancey Ronald Chancey Joy Collier John Comer Nora Cook Mark Coppock Barry Craig Shelly Craig Cynthia Dahlkamp Charise Delagrange Michelle Delagrange Deborah Denton Cynthia Dewitt Cindy Doctor Kimberiy Douglas Larry Dwinell 1 Q S ,f ■58 Seventh Graders Curtis Eastes Gary Fisher Doug Fouts Dale Gerke Timothy Glenn Renee Gongwer Bethany Gottfried Rosanna Graber Chris Grabowski Tania Grime Jackie Harris Gerald Heare Karen Heme Thomas Herendeen Jeanne Hodgdon Megan lemma Jeff Johnston Rhonda Kiefer Troy Klopfenstein Lisa Krauter Mark Lantz Barry Leffers Shelley Lengacher Patricia Liechty Jacquelin Liggett Christine Lovett Michael Lovett Mark Lowden Kelly Martin Peter Matakatia Ricky McMahan Debbie Means Melissa Medcalf Carol Meinerding Greg Miller My favorite place in school is: Upstairs, because all the girls are friends. Greg Miller The concession stand, because I work there and really enjoy it. Julie Moss Mr. Butler ' s room — he has all the cool maps. Myron Weber Cafe, because you can buy malts and popcorn. I like the wall paint- ings, too. Tim Stoller My locker. Kelly Platter Opposite: These 7th graders gobble down their malts and popcorn, while at another table these girls use project period for last minute homework. Seventh Graders 59 Decisions, Opinions And Friends David Mires Marvin Moore Cyntiiia Morris Kristin Mosier Julie Moss Benjamin Neff Pinillip Neuhouser Suzanne Newport Dv ayne Ort Jeffrey Overly Rich Owens Scott Parr Michael Perkins Tonya Perkins Michael Peters Karen Pfister Kelly Platter Carmen Reschly Darin Roth Jay Rothgeb Robert Sanders Left: Lost in thought, Renee Butt watches as her classmates tackle their assignment. Above: Counting down, this anxious group awaits the bell ' s signal to change classes. Opposite: Beginning with leadership, sec- retary Tom Herendeen, vice-president Darin Roth, and president David Cartw- right represent their class and gain valu- able experience. 60 Seventh Graders Whom do I most admire? Mr. Schneider and Miss Roh- leder because they are both very nice teachers and they teach a lot — Mr. Butler does, too. Kim Douglas Mr. Crosby — he ' s a nice guy. He ' s funny and he helps you out a lot. Tim Stoller Mr. Novak because he ' s a nice guy and doesn ' t get mad very of- ten. He is also very good-look- ing. Kris Mosier People in higher grades — they are neat. Cindy Doctor Darin Roth because he ' s a like- able kid. Phil Neuhouser Miss Carr because she hardly gives us any homework. Theresa Baldwin Mrs. Marquardt because she ' s nice for a math teacher. Jim Blomberg Mr. Hartung because he ' s very nice and considerate. Rhonda Kiefer Mr. Novak because he has good control and firm rules, but when you obey them, he is a blast. Also, when you have a dance, he doesn ' t watch much. Melissa Medcalf Erik Schindler Stacey Seller Pamela Shaffer Julie Shepard Brian Smeltzer Delbert Springer Timothy Stoller Eric Stouder John Stout Gretchen Strasser Christine Stuckey Christy Thomas Michael Thomas Leah Thornhill Robert TImbrook Mark Toarmlna Mishelle VIot Myron Weber Denlse Weilbaker Karen Wiblin Lisa Witt Christina WIttwer Patricia Wittwer Jennifer Wright Deana Zimmerman Seventh Graders 61 ACiuni 62 Academics Every place has its reason for ex- istence and here in Lion Coun- try academics is our underlying force. Beginning our expedition in junior high, we can observe the pigmies entering the jungle learning the needed basics. Al- though many of the courses are required, there is a plentitude of selection and variety to suit every native ' s needs as he journeys through the six years. Walking down the clustered paths we can sense this variety! On the left be- hind the test tubes and jarred specimen the science depart- ment is found. At the end of the tangle of lockers is heard the qui- et brains of calculators in the math department. And around the corner, basketballs can be heard dribbling across the floor. But just to make sure no one ma- jors only in Study Center, certain requirements are established. Of course some would rather eat the cafe ' s strained spinich than take their courses. But the overall ef- fect is much more pleasing. (Clockwise from upper left) With a kiss for luck, Vicki Fisher attempts one of the harder dissections of Advanced Biology. Providing the voices and talent. Teri Car- nahan and Jerry Farber help some friends out in speech class. The wait for a reaction may not be short but it sure seems interesting for Laura Saum and Bruce Hill in Physical Science. Although it ' s unusual, the library serves those academically as well as socially. For Lucia Romero, our Spanish Class would be her English Class in Columbia. Leaving the desks of the art room. Art I students draw on the walls without getting in trouble. In Preparation For The Future One criticism that is often leveled against schools today is that they don ' t prepare the students for the future. This is not true of our business department, for the em- phasis is placed in developing job applicable skills. Mrs. Mumma develops students ' secretarial skills. They can re- ceive general training for their own personal use or go all the way to Clerical Office Practice. Mrs. Mumma considers this course to put the polish on the apple and gives sufficient training for an of- fice job. Another aspect of the Business Department is taught by Mr. Shaw. He helps students organize their books and records in ways acceptable in the business world. Students also may become ac- quainted with services of banks, credit agencies, and insurance companies. All these courses pro- vide a good start to students ' fu- tures in the business world. Ready to answer any question that a stu- dent might have. Mrs. Mumma observes each typist ' s work. Oh, these calculators are just wonder machines when it comes to General Busi- ness, exclaims Mr. Shaw to his class! As another typing class begins, Diane Langston prepares herself and is ready for the warm-up exercises. 64 Business In Business And smvi Shop In the shop department students are offered a varied field of activi- ties and learning experiences. Your ow n personal product de- pends upon the training and ex- periences you have received. The beginning years of shop offer an introduction to the materials, tools, and acceptable methods. These years also enable students to decide where their interests lie. The possibilities include wood- working, drafting, electricity, and power mechanics. Then, after ad- vancement in any of these, stu- dents can leave knowing how to build a table, a desk, or even a house. Another factor of the growing shop department, is the increas- ing female interest being shown. Many girls want to participate and gain the education offered in these courses. Mr. Heller said girls who applied themselves did quality work. The shop teachers welcome the girls into their classes. With Mr. Stuckey ' s help, Tim Zinl , Kevin Roth, and Steve Wagner will soon have their shop assignment complete. The shop project of building small storage boxes isn ' t a bit of trouble for Lisa Sowles and Angela Kurtz. A broken down Mustang will be in tip-top shape after the auto mechanics team of Chuck Morr and Steve Guingrich give it the old wrench and screwdriver one. two. Even the most difficult drafting test is calmly overcome by Senior Jim Weaver. Shop 65 Creativity Unlimited Walking into the large, airy rooms, one can notice that artists dwell here. Yes, they have left their trail of clay dust, exposed negatives, and paint behind them. Along their path, pieces of creativity pop up, among them clay busts and pots, photo-essays, and paintings and drawings. But they do not limit themselves to these second floor walls. They have spread their ideas onto the walls of the East Lobby by painting mu- I rals under the direction of their new leader, Mr. Bearman. Various artists have also exhibited their skills in contests such as the Scholastic Art Exhibit at the downtown L.S. Ayres and the St. Francis Art Contest. Why do these young craftsmen keep expanding their creativity? Their leaders, Mrs. Holbrook and Mr. Bearman, have taught them to develop their thoughts and ideas into tangible pieces of art. jp ' With the combined efforts of many stu- dents from Mr. Bearman ' s Art classes, the East Lobby walls are creatively painted. Let ' s go fly a kite, quotes Sherry Moore- head, as the wind takes her art work into the air. After putting the final touches on her sculpture. Kathy Overmyer is happy with the finished product. Painting diligently, Cornell VIot and Jeff Wehner hope to finish their kites. 66 Art In Fine And Homemaking Arts In Child Care, a new course offered this year, a guest speaker gave a demonstra- tion on how to care for a baby. Enthralled with the demonstration, Vickie Fisher thinks about what it would be like to be a mother. Checking over her recipe, Mrs. Schmidt is ready to add the next ingredient. X ' iJ ' ?J Oh, no! Here come those eager 7th grade gourmets again. I didn ' t think they ' d ever get that sticky cookie dough off my counters yesterday. Seems like it ' s the same every year; my walls and floors get splattered, but they ' re always sparkling clean by the end of class. But some things have changed around here, there are boys in some of these classes. What ' s this world coming to? Home Ec. classes with boys in them, next thing they ' ll have a Chef ' s class strictly for boys. Another thing that ' s different this year is this new class called Child Care. Girls actually learn about caring for babies! Oh my cracking concrete! You know what those girls have done this year? They ' ve gone to nurseries and kindergar- ten classes, just to observe, in- stead of always staying in school with their books. There ' s a new teacher jogging around my desks and cabinets. too. Her name is Miss Rohleder. All these changes, I don ' t know if this old Home Economics room can handle them. Home Economics 67 Warming Up To A Great Sound, Honk! Squeak! Rum-m-mble! Bang! Do, Re, Me,. When entering the band or choir room before class, one might wonder if music ever comes out of those instru- ments or voices. But of course, any musician knows that to obtain a good sound, tuning or warming up is a necessity. Well, the Leo Music Department was certainly warmed up in ' 79 ' . The Junior High Band won a State Contest. A state contest is quite an honor for a school our size. The Junior High Band was also on the Who, What, How do You Know Show , a nationally broad- casted T.V. show. The Senior High Band was busy doing their own thing, too! They brought spirit and a little jazz to home football and basketball games. Last year during the bas- ketball season, they stayed and cheered and played during the entire game. The Christmas and Spring Con- certs brought music to cheer our hearts. At the performances, the notes chimed out, seemingly without effort. It was hard to imagine the weeks of work put into each song. When the last note faded at the spring concert, the choir was almost finished for the year, but not the band. The band marches in parades throughout the summer. Then in autumn the cycle begins again. Years of practice really does make perfect for Jon Yoder and Ron Delagrange as they played during a summer parade. Impatiently waiting for Mr. McBane ' s cue, each band member thinks about his part. After looking over the notes of a new song in Girls Glee, Janice Langston and Jane Stout are ready to try it out. Do, Re, Me. To Mr. Flick, the most important part of choir is warming up. 68 Music Keeping In Shape Jumping-jacks and push-ups, vol- leyball and track; these exasper- ating exercises and team sports are accomplished during the P.E. classes. Whether Physical Educa- tion is at Junior High, High School, or Co-Ed level, it always seems to be a fun packed hour full of scuffing Adidas, panting, and the shrieking sound of a whistle, belonging to one of our three P.E. teachers; Mr. Hey, Miss Baum- gartner, or Miss Rohleder, a new addition to the P.E. staff. Team sports were also offered during the Project Period. Volley- ball intramurals was one of the sports in which homerooms com- peted against each other. WW t As Mr. Hey finishes with role call, his P.E. class prepares for an hour of tumbling and gymnastics. Hockey is often an exciting team sport played in P.E. class. It ' s a bird! It ' s a plane! No. its Tom Over- myer as he performs his skills on the mini- trampoline. Ready to referee. Miss Rohleder and Miss B go over a few rules before the game starts. During an intramural volleyball game, this homeroom show s what teamwork can do. Physical Education 69 Learning Foreign Tongues Donde esta el cuarto de bano? What did he say? I don ' t know. It ' s Spanish to me! Learning a foreign language takes patience, a supple tongue, and a good teacher. Last summer Tammy Doctor, Rick Zimmer- man, Julie Miller, and Kathy Over- myer found that their months in German and Spanish class had paid off. They were Lion ' s Club exchange students, traveling to West Germany and Mexico for five weeks. Knowing a little Spanish or German can come in handy when talking to one of the several ex- change students at Leo, too. Some say that taking a foreign language is a waste of time be- cause one would probably never use it, but this isn ' t true. Under- standing a little of a different cul- ture and its language can never be a waste of time. Hey, I like this set-up, three Spanish speal ing beauties all in one room, thinks Anibal Navarro as he checks out the other exchange students. Ana Cecila Iriarte, Lu- cia Romer«, and Viviana Meanriquez. What? You say they ' ve proved German- speaking people are more intelligent? German speaking students just seem to amaze Mr. Pickens. A typical scene shows Mrs. Gillett ' s class getting down to the business of English. 70 English Foreign Language % Demonstrating the training of woman ' s best friend, Junior Lori Rapone shows the speech class what Puppy can do. Of course you can have your English Lit book back Lori. I thought you had the an- swers written in it, jokes Ty Schoeff. Now look, you can ' t stay all weekend and study your verbs. I ' m sorry. It ' s just im- possible, Mr. Schneider tells his seventh grade English class. Like English Onomatopoeia, gerund phrase, and Francis Bacon, what do these things have in common? English! Learning our native tongue some- times seems as difficult as learn- ing a foreign language. There are so many aspects of English to learn. From struggling through Grammar and Composition to guessing at themes in English Lit- erature to racking nerves in Speech class, English isn ' t just an easy credit . It requires study and concentration to reach suc- cess. However some English courses require different kinds of study procedures. Homework doesn ' t consist of only reading and writing. Standing alone in front of a mirror and reciting a play or speech is an important as- signment in Theater Arts. Other classes such as T.V. Production and Developmental Reading aren ' t restricted to the traditional English class either. In other words English isn ' t just English anymore. English Foreign Language 71 Learning U.S. History is difficult for Lucia Ro- mero, an exchange student, but with the fielp of Diane Hankey, she soon understands. A new member to the Social Studies depart- ment, Mr. Kierstead. Government class always works up an appeti- tie, but a sandwich soon cures Mr. Gabet ' s hunger. Working together, Lesia VanZile, Tammy Mar- tin, and Gina Brown find the answers to their Government questions. From The Heart Of The Jungle . 72 Social Studies How can you travel around the world without buying any gas, at today ' s increasingly higher prices? What causes the gas prices to become increasingly higher? What gives them the right? Learn the answers to these and many more fascinating facts In none other than our Social Stud- ies Department. You can travel to Europe one day, and Africa after that. All by simply getting between the covers of a history book. Choose another book, and its pages may be filled with current news in store for our future. Will gasoline reach $1.00 a gallon? Will there be peace in the Mid- East? Another of the many choicesi in- cludes learning about the good, old United States of America. Was it always United? Were there al- ways States? What was it before America? Social Studies provides answers. The qualified staff includes one new member, Mr. Kierstead. We can learn about our past, present, and future from these teachers and many others. f . WKemas V To The Corners Of The World Preparing his lesson, Mr. Schlatter gets his notes in order for the day ' s History class. I don ' t know, sounds fishy to me. What you think Sitting Bull? quotes Dean Dwyer to Mr. Kiersteads U.S. History class. Group discussions are always a major part in Sociology class. Social Studies 73 From Dissected Frogs To J Oh, it will hold it, quotes Greg Dykhui- zen, as he adds a little more weight to his toothpick bridge, a Physics p roject. How many times have I told you not to split atoms in class! Mr. Noyer repri- mands Jim Burns. Carefully add the Nitroglycerin, in- structs Craig Martin as Brian Yost, ner- vously looks on. Let ' s see, attach tube a to post b ! Huh? ponders Randy Cleven during a Chemistry lab. 74 Science fL And this little piggy went with Beth Christ- man to advanced biology class. The girls with all the answers — Rosanna Graber. Lisa Krauter. and Debbie Means. Carefully rechecking over her answers, Ju- lia Kelly finishes up her test on the fetal pig- Advanced biology class sits in rapture, clinging to Mr. D ' s every word. Toothpick Bridges Have you ever asked yourself one of these questions: How do I get formaldihyde smell off of my hands, or why am I s itting here in chemistry class counting drops of water, or why am I at home hold- ing together toothpicks, dripping with glue, to form a bridge? If you have, then you probably remem- ber those blessed moments as a budding young scientist doing labs. Each science class has its own set of concepts to demon- strate through experiments. Some results of these experi- ments are quite interesting. Some physics students constructed toothpick bridges that held more than one hundred pounds. One in- teresting lab the advanced biol- ogy class did was dissecting a fe- tal pig. Imagine their excitement coming into class those days to be greeted by that cute little snout. Wouldn ' t science be dull without experiments to provide insight into scientific concepts? Science 75 Because there are so many bright stu- dents in Math, Gary Fries wears his sun glasses to class. Two plus two isn ' t the only problem in a Math class, but always a great perfor- mance by Matt Grieger and David Hosier. After writing the problem on the board, Marlene Delagrange shows how she got the answer. Everyone knows Math is a difficult subject, but when something is explained by Mr. Walton, even the difficult becomes a little easier. The Math God Lives An intangible, mystic being inhab- its the Leo math department. This being ' s principle goal is to enlight- en confused math students. Si- lent and unseen, this force re- veals mathematic theories to ap- prentices. His presence is known only to true students of math. The creature is better known as the math god. Whether one is a stu- dent of 7th grade math or calcu- lus, the math god taps his shoul- der periodically and confusion dis- appears. The students find seem- ingly magical solutions to impossi- ble problems. Some disbelievers say that these solutions are found because of the brilliant math teacher ' s help, but who can say for sure! 76 Math When it comes to explaining a Math prob- lem. Miss Goeglein is always there to help. After Mr. Steinhauser has finished teach- ing, these Senior girls get right into thir Trigonometry homework. Whoever made this little machine had passing a Calculus test in mind. For with- out the calculator . . . t 1. Jt.«:b itaw I Math 77 CLUBS 78 Clubs This stop takes us into an area not covered by academics or sports. It ' s a place all its own! Because many of the inhabitants of Lion Country have extra special inter- ests and talents, Clubs is quite a crowded place. Stopping by dur- ing project period we can see young Shakespearians rehearsing their lines, Yearbook staffers cropping pictures, and chess players pondering over their next move. Clubs often leaves the school and travels to other jun- gles such as Ball State, Chicago, and Florida. As one can gather about clubs, the best part is that no grades are taken! Whether good or bad, a native lion can just have fun! Glimpses of teach- ers having a great time can also be caught. I guess this proves that everyone deserves and has a break today. (Clockwise from upper left) What a reward! Steve Wagner wrestler, re- ceives a kiss from his secret admirer, mat maid Laura Busche. All work and even some fun is experienced by Drama Club members practicing for the spring play. Watching out for his king, Dennis Miller of the Chess Club ponders his defensive strategy. Catching all the scenes. Ellen McKinley snaps the shots for Photo Club. Even getting a group picture taken is a safari for the Yearbook Staff. Whether she agrees or not. Drama Clubs aspiring starlet Diane Hankey listens to Mr. Stover ' s spring play wardrobe recom- mendations. Leaders Of The Pack Sr. High School Council: Front Row: L. Garman, J. Bolller, S. Haines, B. Liechty, K. Roth. M. Heller. J. Nolan, R. Walters, J. Burns, M. Grieger. D. Hankey. Second row: C. Oddou. P. Grush, G. Cooper, D. Porter, W. Linnemeier, J. Weaver, L. Mar- tin, J. Miller. P. Stailey, C. Herman, M. Keim. Third row: L. Vanzile, G. Brown, B. Green, D. Federspiel, C. Williams, P. Lantz, S. Graber, R. Zimmerman, J. Hatfield, J. Herendeen, S. Scudder, E. Notestine. Fourth row : K. McCormack, K. Mahan, L. Essenburg. M. Heller, D. Lengacher, J. Glenn, T. Carnahan, T. Delagrange, K. Liechty, C. Thomas, E. McKinley. Back row: J. Farber, M. Shepard, A. Stovall, C. Weilbaker. J. Miller, C. Moon, R. Bienz, D. Dewitt, J. Linnemeier, E. Doyle. T. Miller. Jr. High School Council. Front row: M. Heller, T. Stoller. D. Cartwright, D. Roth, T. Herendeen. Second row: Mrs. Marquardt, S. Robbins, A. Stuckey. L. Yoder. S. Haines, M. Dwinell. Third row: C. Doctor, T. Wyman, C. Grabowski, S. Feathers, S. Heare. Sponsored by two of the newest teachers this year, Mr. Bearman and Mrs. Marquardt, the Junior High School Council nnanaged very well. Starting the first year by holding elections, the council began a year of fun and excite- ment, with roller skating parties at the roller dome and a ski trip. This was the first year that the junior high was allowed to have dances. They held several record hops and they ended the year with a dance to a live band. When council members speak, people listen. The School Council is the voice for the student body. They have achieved some re- markable things, such as the homecoming decorations, ar- ranging the class tourney, dances, and sponsoring a fund raising project for a family in need. School council was made up of forty students, led by Mr. Gabet. 80 Sr. Jr. High School Council . k Algebra II, chemistry, history, all A+. Do you know what it means to have a grade card like that? It means you are probably a mem- ber of the Honor Roll or Princi- pal ' s list. What does it take to be- come a member? Long hours of study, study, and more study. Newly instituted is an Honor Breakfast after each grading peri- od for the Honor Roll students and their parents. Students, par- ents, and faculty meet in the cafe- teria where they are treated to a breakfast consisting of freshly baked homemade cinnamon rolls, coffee and hot chocolate. The Honor Society held a banquet February 6 to recognize those who are members. Freshman Honor Society. Front row: Mr. Hartung, K. Roth, S. Neuhouser, K. Heren- deen, K. Burkett, E. Doyle, D. Delagrange. Second row: P. Souder, R. Slentz, P. Ladd, D. Dewiti, M. Delagrange. Third row: E. Carpenter, T. Minnick, Back row: B. Ehlers, E. Liechty, J. Linnemeier, M. Mein- derding. 8th Grade Honor Society. Front row: M. Heller, J. Handlln, S. Haines, L. Yoder, C. Feathers, L. Swartz. S. Heare. Second row: G. Bauman, P. Chapman, A. Kurtz, K. Collier. Back Row: J. Loser, T. Wehner, S. Robbins, A. Stuckey, M. Doyle, L. Hadley, D. Myers, P. Garrison, Mr. Hartung, M. Dwinell, L. Galuoppo. Sr. High Honor Society. Front row: J. Kel- ly, K. Roth, D. Porter, W. Linnemeier, J. Weaver, B. Liechty, J. Bollier, M. Heller, S. Haines, S. Hetrick, Mr. Hartung. Second row: L. Cartwright, K. Overmyer, C. Wil- son, P. Lantz, J. Burns, L. Herman, D. Han- key, T. Delagrange, L. Miller. Third row: S. Glenn, J. Gustin, M. Anderson, K. Mahan, T. Carnahan, D. Federspiel, B. Greem. D. Lengacher, M. Heller, P. Stailey. L. Martin. P. Roth, L. Burger. Fourth row: J. Schlat- ter, K. Sellers, K. Hursh, J. Glenn, A. Yoder, J. Delagrange, B. Ehlers. M. Greiger, J. Farber, J. Beerbower, S. Scud- der, C. Thomas. Fifth row: P. Vendrely. C. Dahlkamp, L. Delabarre. T. Doctor, A. Schwartz, P. Grush, M. Augustyniak. C. Weilbaker, R. Kaiser, L. Crabill. J. Beer- bower, B. Klopfenstein. Back row: L. Sam- metinger, T. Roth, G. Morgan. J. Renfrow. M. Carpenter, J. Collins, C. Beck. K. Miller. R. Liechty, L. Yost. H. Cleavens. J. Mein- erding. Camera shy: B. Lengacher. E. No- testine, J. Springer, L. Sylvester. K. Zorger, G. Bartle, M. Chambers. L. Cowan, K. Dwyer. Sr. Jr. High Honor Society 81 Bearing The Burden A.V.: C. Fries, V. Zuch, K. Dwyer, Mr. Arth- erhults, T. Sowles, J. Julius, Mrs. Doyle, J. Holderman. Not Pictured: D. Caywood, J. Loser, J. Stolte, L. Delabarre, T. Miller, G. Platter. Media: Front Row: Mrs. Grose, K. Hander- son, D. Fore, B. Weber, M. Renfrow, L. Galuoppo, M. Doyle, S. Scudder, L. Sowles, Mrs. Sylvester. Back Row: M. Flaugh, T. Doctor, G. Bartle, R. Bienz. Audio-Visual services are carried out by these specially trained people. For many years this ser- vice organization has existed. This year the group meets Thurs- day ' s during project period. Mr. Artherhults is the leader of the organization, but Mrs. Doyle directs the students often. The two together are always around when a person is in need of films, slide projectors, and video-taping equipment. They are also respon- sible for public-address systems during assemblies, pep sessions, and athletic activities. The whole school benefits from the services of this service organization. Help me. Media Club! Help me, Mrs. Grose! The Leo student body is often heard shouting, and the Media Ciub does it, because that is their purpose. Led by Mrs. Grose, this group of students will answer all of your questions about library materials. Whatever day it is, there is some- one available to help you locate a book, research an item, find a magazine, or just check out mate- rials, and all in time to be on time to your next destination. Members of the club learn facts about a library and associating with people. They also have the chance to attend the annual stu- dent Media Association confer- ence. 82 A.V. Media Walk, walk, walk, pick up atten- dance slip, walk, walk, knock, knock, Do you have your atten- dance slip? wait, wait, Thank you, walk, walk . . . And the path goes on and on every morning by our ' faithful ' Office Workers. Be- sides keeping the attendance in order, they also help with many other odds and ends in the office, which, if left undone, may cause the whole system to topple into chaos. The vital role of these of- fice workers is comparable to that of the nuts and bolts of a sky- scraper. Another vital link of our service group chain is the Cafeteria Work- ers. Serving the lunches as fast as they ' re eaten is a tougher job than it seems to be, especially during the junior high lunch mod. These service workers must also help clean up the cafeteria after the rest of us have returned to classes. Watching these people at work, it becomes obvious that they carry their share of the bur- den at Leo. (above, top picture) Office Workers. Front row: L. VanAllen, B. Steury, R. Hartnett, Second row: S. Houser, R. Mozena, Y. Kel- ler, T. Minnick, T. Horn. Third row: R. Ladd, L. Delabarre, D. Bryan, B. Christ- man, T. Zink, J. Rider. Back row: D. Parr, K. Mahan, D. Porter, L. Yost, L. Garman, B. Liechty, C. Chapman. Not pictured: J. Fries, L. Pine, C. Fries, S. Scudder, C. Wis- niewski, S. Opiiger, L. Galuoppo, D. Len- gacher, T. Doctor, K. Henderson, D. Kitz- miller, T. Burns, J. Troyer, J. King, D. Caywood, J. Loser, V. Zych, M. Renfrew, D. Fore, K. Reasoner, D. Myers, D. Dues- ing, J. Wright, L. Van Allen, T. Steigerwald, K. Dwyer, G. Bartle, T. Thompson, J. Ju- lius, T. Sowles, R. Bienz, M. Flaugh, T. West, K. Butler, L. Essenburg. (above) Cafeteria Worliers. Front row: J. Schlatter, D. Myers. Second row: P. Miller, T. Arnett. Third row: T. Cooper, M. Augus- tyniak, S. Carey. Top row: K. Roth. Not picutred: Tim Land. (above left) Do you want cauliflower, or not? Joanna Schlatter askes. This year, to help eliminate wastes, class-A lunch buyers had the right to refuse a food they would not eat. Office Cafeteria Workers 83 Foreign Worlds Rediscovered Spanish Club: Front row: V. Zych, S. Haines. C. Halliday. J. Collins, K. Over- myer, T. Overmyer. Second row: D. Dues- ing, J. Gustin, C. Williams, B. Green, D. Owens, M. Yoder. Back row: L. Cartwright, W. Linnemeier, M. Carpenter, P. Lantz, T. Worman, J. Miller, L. Garman, Miss Carr, D. Dewitt, R. Cole. German Club: Front row: V. Zych, B Bridges, H. Wilson, B. Albright, K. Roth Second row: Mr. Pickens, J. Holderman G. Bauman. D. Hosier, R. Eastes, K. Col Her, N. Glass. Back row: M. Grieger. M Bartle, T. Cooper. D. Caywood, K. McCoy R. Slentz. N. Pfister. Learning a foreign language can open new worlds to students. Spanish and German Clubs allow customs and lifestyles of other countries and have fun at the same time. In the beginning of the year, while other clubs were just starting to get together, German Club had al- ready begun with a Bang! With President Dave Hosier, and Vice- president Matt Grieger, the Ger- man Club was in good shape. JAWOHL! (translation: Yeah!) With many activities, such as the Octoberfest and selling dough- nuts, the German Club raised a large sum of money. Next year German Club will be back bigger and better than ever. Ausge- zeinet! Spanish Club had it together in ' 79 ' too. They didn ' t raise a large sum of money, but they did have several field trips. The first was one to the International Festival held in the basement of the Coli- seum. Spanish Club members browsed around the booths and sampled foods from different countries. They saw a wide vari- ety of costumes from Japanese to German. The club also went Christmas caroling, singing in Spanish, of course. A couple of other Spanish Club outings were a trip to the Mexican market and a dinner at Friendly ' s with the ex- change students. Spanish Club members practiced Spanish a lit- ,tle and had fun while rediscover- ing Spanish culture. 84 German Spanish Club The boat rocked gently towards a mangrove island while a group of pale Leo biologists on board ea- gerly readied thennselves with fins, mask, and snorkel. The sun shone down upon them from a cloudless sky. Sunlight glistened and sparkled over the deep blue water. One could almost read the divers ' thoughts: Br-r-r, that wind is kind of chilly. I wonder if the water is warm? I hope the sharks aren ' t out today. Well, (gulp) I guess I ' d better go in. Splash! A stifled scream from a snorkel could be heard; the water was cold. But after the initial shock, the marine biologists were too absorbed in the underwater world to notice the temperature of the water. They saw a world of colors — greens, blues, lavenders, golds, oranges, silvers, and browns. Strange animals inhabited this world. There were creatures with pink-tenacled arms which twisted and curled. Some animals were covered with sharp spines, while others were merely soft, slimy blobs. Fauna glided gracefully by the amateur biologists or re- mained solidly sessled to an inert object. After a day of snorkeling in the sea, trompling through mangrove islands, or peering into the tide- pools, the students found them- selves sunburned and exhausted. They fell into bed tired, but con- tent and dreamed of the next day ' s activities. As the boat rocked gently. the marine biology group stood still enough to get their picture taken. Yuck! says Jackie Gustin as she throws sandy tennis shoes into the garbage can. As Ty Schoeff ponders over the idea of actually going to Florida, everyone else is rarin ' to go. Is it by any chance Jaws in that shark pit? Jeff, Kip, Randy, Ty and Craig don ' t seem to be very willing to find out. Marine Biology: Front row: M. Johnston, J. Beerbower. M. Grieger. C. Chapman, Mr. Divelbiss, A. Stovall. Second row: G. Bartle. Mrs. Marquardt. W. Linnemeier. J. Gustin, K. Overmyer, K. Watson. A. Culber- son. Back row: M. Heller, D. Hosier. R. Butt. T. Wright, L. Wittwer, A. Driver. B. Funnell. T. Schoeff. Marine Biology 85 FHA. FRONT ROW: T. THOMP- SON, M. CARPENTER, L. CARTW- RIGHT, A. SCHARDT, D. FIRMAN, MRS. SCHMIDT. SECOND ROW: R. KAISER, K. REASONER, J. SPIETH, N. PFISTER, J. WISLER, S. SCUDDER, L. GALUOPPO, P. CHAPMAN, Y. FOUTS. THIRD ROW: S. HUGENARD, D. DEWITT, C. SCHAMBERS. BACK ROW: J. LIGGETT, S. SEILER, M. DELA- GRANGE, T. BALDWIN, M. REN- FROW, C. DOCTOR, H. CASWELL. Amid all the confusion of becom- ing a successful business woman, Future Homemakers of America focused on the other side of a woman ' s life. Just as typing, shorthand and record keeping classes, FHA teaches young wom- en the skills necessary for the other side . Joining together the women of tomorrow, Denise Firman leads the FHA members to future goals. One of the largest activities of the year involves an Easter Egg Hunt for the Kinder- garteners. Decorating and hiding the eggs, planning games, and preparing refreshments are just the fundamentals. This readily gives them a chance to learn and understand more of the younger generation. Young or old, all are worthy to members of FHA as they grow, learn, and live. (below left) Knights of the round table? No, it ' s Denise Firman, president of FHA, and the FHA of- ficers discussing one of many of the FHA ' s projects, (below right) Eileen Notestine, student director of Twelve Angry Persons , helps Chris Oddou and Rick Bienz with their parts of the play ' s script. Homemaking And Hamming It Up 1 86 FHA DRAMA CLUB. FRONT ROW: A. STOVALL, J. CLARK, M. MILLER, E. NOTESTINE, T. CARNAHAN, L. BUSHE, J. WRIGHT, T. KURTZ, L. MARTIN, J. LEWANDOWSKI, R. MEADOWS. SECOND ROW: C. WEILBAKER, T. DOCTOR, A. PELZ, R. WALTERS, B. CARPEN- TER, K. McCORMACK, S. HAINES, J. BOLLIER, B. KLOPFENSTEIN, J. KELLY, K. MAHAN, K. OVER- MYER, H. SPRINGER, L. WITTWER, T. WRIGHT. THIR DROW: D. GRABOR, M. ANDER- SON, MR. STOVER, C. ODDOU, K. HURSH, J. GLENN, K. SELLARS, J. DELAGRANGE, V. ZYCH, A. CULBERSON, C. KIZER, B. EHLERS, W. LINNEMEIER, C. BECK, S. GRABER, G. MORGAN. BACK ROW: B. BIENZ, M. WARNER, G. BARTLE, J. ZORGER, J. MEINERDING, D. MILLER, S. OVERHOLT. Although they may have seemed to be hamming it up at times, the Drama Club took their work dead seriously and it showed! As a club they had improvization sessions, drama classes and many field trips to local productions. Meet- ing every Thursday they also planned a formal Christmas party at Mr. Stover ' s home, a spring picnic, and most importantly, the fall and spring plays. In the weeks before each play, the Drama Club members are kept frantically busy with try-outs then rehearsals. The actors, ac- tresses, set designers, and ward- robe coordinators showed their long hours of work and were well rewarded by the applause of a well entertained crowd. Drama Club 87 The Fun Of Being On-the-scene coverage was pre- sented to the student body and staff by the ambitious, unique Lion ' s Tale staff, under the di- rection of IVIr. A. At the end of this year, he will wish his 12 full- time workers and all the other de- voted helpers a fond farewell, as 1979 will be the last year he is able to sponsor the newspaper. The editors that coordinated the production of six issues (including a Christmas special and Senior profiles) were Karen Huguenard and Scott Ritter. Mrs. Mumma ' s typing classes also played an im- portant role in getting the writer ' s words into print. Yearbook and Photo Club really got into the swing of things this year. With many good pictures looked at and looked at again, only a few hundred out of thou- sands could meet the demands of the picky yearbook staff. Pizza parties. Doughnuts, and a lot of corrections went into the work and stomachs of a talented yearbook staff. With deadlines past due, and the copy to write, the yearbook staff worked all night. With photogra- phers working and more pictures behind, the yearbook staff thought they ' d never make their deadline. But as you can see, the book now is done for the yearbook staff is number one! 88 Newspaper, Yearbook Behind The Scenes Click! Gotcha! That ' s the Photo Club in action. It takes all of their photographic experience and their imagination to capture all of the wild and wooly creatures that roam the halls. They print all of their own pictures and supply the yearbook staff with all of the nec- essary pictures to complete the yearbook. Behind every bush and tree, you just wait and see, there may be some one from photogra- phy. Newspaper: Front row: C. Rogers. C. Thomas, K. Kugenard, S. Ritter, C. Kelley, J. Julius. Second row: C. Fries, J. Stolte, S. Ball, S. Heare, S. Scudder, T. Liechty, L. Delabarre. Back row: Mr. Artherhults, G. Platter, M. Doyle, C. Kizer, S. Hugenard, M. Flaugh, C. Klea. Yearbook Staff: Left to right: J. Langston. D. Schardt, J. Fries, Mrs. Holbrook. B. Cato, W. Linnemeier, K. Mahan, C. Halli- day, J. Collins, S. Glenn, L. Sammetinger, L. Henderson, C. Kizer. photo Club: T. Schoeneman, T. Steiger- wald, T. Chaney, S. Waldrop. not pictured. Our watchful yearbook staff hanging around and playing it tuff. (lower left) Lauri Johnston, Brenda Sluyter, and Teresa Donat. People Sec- tion. (lower center) Eileen Notestlne. Kathy Overmyer, Faculty and Academics. (lower right) Matt Heller. Sports. P 11 T - (i R A V 11 Y fiPRIL$ 1.5C T The neuj Nikon F€ lob report Speciol Feoture: PHOTO CLUB use Lotest dkrm. methods TOP PHOTOGRnPH€RS T. Schoeaeniaii S. ty?ldfdp ' v I Photo Club 89 1 ' IL 1 ■H ifla l H i j p MMJ Music To Soothe The Savage Beasts Swing Choir. Front Row: J. Collins, T. Piatt, D. Firman, T. Worman, C. Chapman, S. Haines, L. VanZile, C. Oddou. Second Row: E. Liechty, J. Clark, T. Roth, Mr. Flick. Back Row: M. Whipple, M. Warner, T. Doyle, D. Graber. Concert Choir: Front Row: A. Shepard, M. Jedele, S. Graber, H. Cleven, K. Liechty, L. Pine, R. Baughman, G. Brown, J. Schlat- ter, C. Oddou. Second Row: T. Wright, D Firman, 8, Klopfenstein, C. Thomas, ' T Worman, S. Cooper, T. Carnahan, L. Van Zile, D. Lengacher, M. Peterson, K. McCor mack, Back Row: C. Chapman, T. Henry T. Piatt, B. Heiser, D. Graber, M. Warner T. Doyle, S. Boxburger. M. Schlatter, S Haines, C. Schwartz. One would expect to hear crick- ets, howling monkeys, and creak- ing frogs in an average jungle. But Leo is far from the average jungle. Yes, in this jungle one can be en- tertained with the pleasing sounds of the Junior High Choir, the Swing Choir, the Concert Choir, and Girls Glee. For many years these groups have worked at perfecting their talents to give us the pleasure we now enjoy. The Junior High Choir, directed by Mr. Flick, meets daily. These 7th and 8th grade students re- ceive basic training in the art of singing. They participate in the Christmas Concert, Spring Con- cert, County Festival, and their fa- vorite, competing at Contest. After the students get a little older, they may elect to go on to the Concert Choir. This is also di- rected by Mr. Flick and meets on a daily basis. This Choir gives stu- dents the opportunity to develop the art of singing. Concert Choir participates in the Christmas Concert, the Spring Concert, Contest, and 90 Swing Choir Concert Choir in Church Contests. Also for brave individuals who want to sing a solo or perform in small ensembles there is the N.I.S.B.O.V.A. Contest. This year Leo sent eight solos and three en- sembles, which came back with a total of four first ratings. Out of these eleven entries two went on to state competition. Karen Mc- Cormack sang a solo, and the oth- er entry was an octet consisting of Sheri Haines, Gina Brown, Chris Crosby, Theresa Piatt, Tammy Worman, Lesia VanZile, Jo Ann Schlatter, and Chris Od- dou. Both received second rat- ings at state. For the advanced singer, who ' s a real swinger, there is the Swing Choir led by Mr. Flick. This spe- cialized activity meets only on Tuesday, We dnesday, and Thurs- day, but this only makes the members work harder for perfec- tion. They sing in concerts and area organizations and activities. Junior High Clioir. Front Row: M. Medcalf, M. Renfrew, L. Witt, T. Burns. C. Stuckey, J. Johnson, K. Martin, W. Schwartz, M. Lovett, T. Glenn, S. Miller, S. Lengacher, C. Witwer, J. Hodgdon, R. Butt. Second Row: J. Shepard, M. Delagrange, J. Busche, N. Cook, K. Platter, S. Byran, L. Thomas, B. Black, F. Springer, J. Comer, B. Smeltzer, J. Collier, D. West, J. Liggett. C. Thomas. T. Perkins, E. Arnett. Mr, Flick. Third Row: K. Tincher, C. Sowles, L. Thornhill, T. Donat. C. Feathers, D. Gra- bowski, B. Gottfried, D. Fore, H. Wilson, E. Stouder, C. Eastes, J. Blomberg, M, We- ber, T. Stoller, D. Baumgartner. K. Martin, G. Grabowski, D. Weilbaker, D. Zimmer- man, K. Douglas, C. Bender, S. Newport. Back Row: S. Scudder, A. Kurtz. C. Mein- erding. L. Ambergy. D. Means. T. Liechty. D. Phillips. J. Wisler. R. Gaul. J. Handlin. G. Platter, J. Holderman. J. Lengacher. C. Gibson. A. Stuckey. S. Robbins. D. King. L. Schwartz. L. Yoder. T. Boxberger. E. Pier- ing. Girls Giee. Front Row: E. Doyle. T. Thomp- son, R. Delagrange. T. Strong. T. Kurtz. D. Kitzmiller. T. Franks. K. Butler. M. Strauss. Mr. Flick. Second Row: D. Dorsey. P. Ladd. K. Hursh. T. Troyer. R. Meadows, J. Lewandowski. C. Witwer. B. Lengacher, J. Hatfield, T. Jones. C. Schwartz. B. Bridges, Back Row: T. Roberts. R. Landry. M. Delagrange. V. Hill. J. Linnemeier, D. Klaehn. T. VIot. J. Zorger. D. Delagrange. L. Essenburg. J, Stout. B. Sluyter. K. Sel- lars. Not Pictured: J, Langston, M, Nolan. J.H. Choir Girls Glee 91 Striking Up Tine Lion Tempo Who sets the tempo and raises our pulse to an exciting beat at home games? The Leo High School Band is always where the action is, partly because they are responsible for the action. Throughout football season and continuing to basketball season, the band always donates their support. What gives them such mighti- ness? Every day they work at in- creasing their skills, under The di- rection of Mr. LeRoy McBane. He gives them the extra help and guidance they need to reach high goals. This year they have accomplished outstanding ratings in individual solo and ensemble contests, as well as a group effort competing against other schools. The band Sr. High Band. Front Row: D. Craig, J. Miller. W. Linnemeier, J. Gustin, L. Martin, T. West, C. Weilbaker, R. Kaiser. Second Row: D. Porter, M. Carpenter, A. Sukala, T. Miller, J. Delagrange, B. Ehlers, R. Beck, C. Ridderheim, K. Carman, S. Neuhouser. Third Row: L. Crabill, G. Morgan, S. Moore- head, P. Stailey, R. Slentz, K. Leeper, L. Cartwright, D. Hosier, B. Dewitt, S. He- trick, A. Yoder, J. Schlatter. Fourth Row: N. Pfister, S. Huguenard, E. Carpenter. C. Dahlkamp, M. Shepard, M. Anderson, J. Clark, M. Greiger, K. Roth, K. Ridderheim. Fifth Row: J. Shidler, E. Gustin, T. Kirk, T. Slentz, G. Cooper, T. Cooper, T. Roth, E. Gustin, J. Little, S. Shepard, C. Piatt. Sixth Row: S. Hobson, J. Alwine, K. Evans, J. Wright, D. Guingrich, L, Gerig, A. Pelz, C. Chapman, A. Culberson, B. Liechty, M. Glass, T. Minnick, M. Neuhouser. Back Row: P. Crush, K. Dwyer, T. Burns, T. Wells, J. Nolan, A. Schwartz, R. Dela- grange, J. Yoder, S. Hill, C. Miller, T. Fields. M. Krause. 92 Sr. High Band exhibits their talents and toler- ance marching in parades with scortching heat and icy cold. You can find the band in streets from Auburn to Fort Wayne, but we ap- preciate them most here at home. The Junior High Band received national recognition on the Who, What, How do you Know Show. The show was aired twice in March. Two of Leo ' s students, Su- sie Haines and Mark Moore were interviewed by Daren Ewing an eighth grader who acts as an an- chor man for the show. Bob Crowder the producer for the show said, Leo Junior High Band was selected because it was typi- cal of many bands and young mu- sicians throughout the nation. Also he had heard of Mr. McBane and his work with band students in the eighteen years he had spent at Leo. Jr. High Band Front Row: B. Albright, K. Culberson, M. Doyle, M. lemma, C. Dewitt, K. Pfister, G. Strasser. Second Row: R. Chancey, A. McNair, M. Alwlne, C. Resch- ly, T. Grime, N. Glass, K. Bennett, T. Liechty, J. Wright. Third Row: D. Evans, M. Ritter, C. Bauman, S. Heare, R. Gardner, C. Doctor, C. Dalkamp. Fourth Row: G. Heare, M. Moore, C. Kelly, J. Stolte, T. Mizzel, R. Owens, R. Eastes, K. Collier, T. Wyman, P. Neuhouser. Back Row: C. Yoder, S. Haines, L. Hadley, S. Seller, T. Blauvelt, S. Miller, B. Chancy. Either way you look at it pucker power really gets the sound through as displayed by Tom Kirk, Troy Slentz, Mark Shephard, and Mark Anderson. Jr. High Band 93 ' Uiite ' Adding Sparkle To The Safari Drill Squad. Front Row: T. Worman, C Chapman, D. Firman, R. Caywood, S. He trick, J. Zorger, A. Miller, D. Porter, S Haines. Second Row: R. Delagrange, R Butler, D. Owens, D. Kitzmiller, M. Strauss T. King, K. Burkett, K. Steury, B. Green, D Federspiel, G. Morgan, C. Williams. Back Weilbaker, D. Craig Row: Miss Goegleln, M. Keim, J. Hatfield, K. Miller, R. Slentz, P. Lantz, S. Cooper, K. Leeper, J. Linnemeier, D. Dewitt, D. Han- key, Mrs. Marquardt Majorettes. J. Miller, W. Linnemeier, L. Martin, J. Gustin, T. West, R. Kaiser, C. 94 Drill Squad Majorettes Here it goes! Ready girls! Hop, Turn, Kick, Twist, Let ' s see those smiles! These were the sounds of the Drill Squad and Majorettes as they shine up their routine to add sparkle to our spirit. They could be seen dazzling audi- ences during halftimes or adorning the band in local pa- rades. Nearly all of the Drill Squad Chorography was planned by Captain Sheri Hetrick and Co- captain Jane Zorger who tried their best to add a little gusto to each performance. One of the most flavorful routines was done to the Pink Panther in trench coats and high heeled shoes. With new uniforms and pom pons, many more of their zesty performances can be ex- pected in the future! Catching the eyes of all who watched with the twirl of their batons the majorettes razzle dazzled us with a variety of shows! Whether dressed as Raggedy Ann and Andy or dis- guised as monsters, the girls kept us entertained. Also lead- ing the band in area parades, they left a streak of purple as they marched by. Hopping to a variation of their traditional 50 ' s routine, the Drill Squad shaked, rattled, and rolled to the music. Junior High Majorettes. Front Row; K. Col- lier, B. Albright. Back Row: S. Craig, R. Eastes, K. Lovett, P. Shaffer. Drill Squad Jr. High Majorettes 95 stirring Tine Jungle Spirit Varsity Cheerleaders. Top: C. Oddou. Middle Row: E. McKinley, S. Scudder. Bottom: C. Thomas. L. Crabill. Reserve Cheerleaders. Top: J. Herendeen, L. Burger. Middle: C. Piatt, E. Doyle. Bottom: P. Roth. Linda Crabill smiles at ? when leading a cheer during a pep assembly. Even though she ' s not on a trampoline Sally Scudder puts heighth and strength into all of her cheers. 96 Varsity Reserve Cheerleaders Rah, Rah, Rest! We ' ve got the BEST! Rah, Rah, Roo! We need you! Well, cheerleaders don ' t really say it like that, but they know what to say to bring out the spirit in all the fans. They are there rooting for our teams in all jungle seasons. Varsity, reserve, freshman, and junior high cheer- leaders meet on Wednesdays after school and are led by Miss Rohleder (Varsity and Reserve) and Miss Carr (Freshman and Jr. High). Anyone for a game of who can yell the loudest? The Reserve and Varsity Cheer- leaders seem to be winning. During a pep assembly Cheryl Piatt leads a competition cheer. Sm J m MH Freshman Cheerleaders. Top: C. Miazga. Bottom: J. Linnemeier. D. Dewitt. Junior High Choir. Top: R. Butt. Mid- dle: S. Scudder, L. Schwartz. L. Yoder, Bottom: C. Delagrange, M. Medcalf. Freshmen Jr. High Cheerleaders 97 Have you ever gone to a wrestling meet and seen someone mopping the mat, or setting up chairs? These are only a few of the tasks a mat maid does during a wres- tling meet. There also are oranges to cut, ribbons to give, scores to be totaled, and the hot seat to be given to the parents of the wres- tler on the mat. The Mat Maids are the wrestlers ' own personal cheerleaders who cheer them on the ultimate victory move, a pin! Everyone who is involved with sports knows the Booster Club at the game. There is always a cer- tain group that gives special en- couragement to the team. While everyone is willing to cheer and be supportive, the Booster Club gets it started. Each Wednesday, this group gathers to plan new strategies. As well as helping the team, they are a big help to the cheerleaders. During the Home- coming Bonfire, it was the Boost- er Club that brought the steaming hot chocolate and cookies. Sup- plying the munchies and the cheer. Booster Club kept our tummies warm and our spirits high. Young and old, male and female, the Letterwinners Club was the home of our superstars! To be- come members of this family , an initiate had to letter in a varsity sport and work at least ten hours. To receive a graduation number, ten hours of work for the school must be completed. The duties vary from keeping score at games to collecting wood for the bonfire. The new Letter Winners were then initiated into the club at the annual car wash, one of the major fund raising projects. School jack- ets were also sold to raise money for sports equipment and the fall and spring banquets held to hon- or our superstars. BOOSTER CLUB. FRONT ROW: C. PLATT, E. DOYLE, J. HEREN- DEEN, L. BURGER, P. ROTH, K. HERENDEEN, C. WEILBAKER, D. DEWITT, R. ROBERTS, C. THOM- AS, S. SCUDDER, E. McKINLEY, C. ODDOU, L. CRABILL SECOND ROW: S. LENGACHER, T. PER- KINS, D. DEWITT, K. MARTIN, C. GRABOWSKI, C. THOMAS, J. LIN- NEMEIER, C. MIAZGA, L. WITTWER, K. REASONER, R. KAI- SER. THIRD ROW: D. WEILBAKER, C. KIZER, D. ZIMMERMAN, M. GLASS, S. ROBBINS, A. STUCKEY, L. YODER, L. SCHWARTZ, C. DELAGRANGE, R. BUTT, M. MEDCALF. BACK ROW: J. HARRIS, J. SPEITH, J. LEWAN- DOWSKI, L. SAUM, T. JONES, M. STRAUSS, D. OWENS, M. YODER, D. DORSEY, D. DEWITT, V. HILL. Super Stars And Their Fans Mat Maids: Front Row: N. Pfister, K. McCormack, L. Herman, Mr. Kerble, C. Robertson, J. Cook. Second Row: J. Fries, K. Huguen- ard, L. Bushe, B. Klopfenstein. Back Row: D. Miller, B. Pocock, S. Huguenard. 98 Mat Maids Letter Winners: Front Row: P. Klopfen- stein. D. Harter, L. Burger, P. Crush, L. Yost, J. Bollier, B. Klopfenstein, Mr. But- ler, Mr. Walton, Mr. Hey, L. Gerke, S. Stuckey. Second Row: T. Zink, B. Christ- man, T. Piatt, J. Little, G. Brown, C. Meyers, C. Klea, E. Notestine, K. Zorger, C. Chapman, R. Smith, 0. Ridderheim, T. Schoeff, S. Neuhouser. Third Row; S. Wag- ner, G. Baughman, T. Doctor, G. Morgan, L. Herman, M. Heller, T. Delagrange, T. Kirk, L. Miller, L. Sylvester, B. Salyer, D. Hosier, A. Overmyer, J. Menshy, S. Scud- der. Fourth Row: G. Liechty, C. Thomas, L. Crabill, C. Souder, A. Stovall, L. Bushe, J. Meinerding, R. Kaiser, C. Beck, J. Beer- bower, D. Miller, C. Ridderheim, T. Burns, T. Doyle, T. Roth, J. Cook. Fifth Row: S. Smith, A. Pelz, M. Shepard, J. Farber, C. Chapman, R. Butt, D. Bryan, K. Miller, K. Butler, G. Dykhuizen. L. Stuckey. J. Nolan. D. Dwyer. J. Fries. Sixth Row: M. Feathers. M. Strasser, B. Klea. D. Bertsch. M. Heller, T. Slentz, G. Cooper, M. Grieger. P. Ven- drely, B. Steury, R. Hartnett. M. Cham- bers, R. Steury. Seventh Row: M. Ander- son. J. Beerbower, B. Butier, J. Burns, R. Walters, B. Liechty. K. Roth. M. Grieger. M. Stailey, T. Wells, K. Dwyer. B. Schwartz. K. Arnett. Booster Club Letter Winners 99 CHESS CLUB. Front Row: K. Osborn, J. Alwine. J. Parkinson, T. Fields. Second Wyman, K. Standly, D. Graber, K. Evans. Row: T. Johnson, J. Witwer. M. Bartle, G. Back Row: Mr. Noyer, K. Watson, M. Whip- Morgan, V. Zych. Third Row: T. Bender, S. pie, D. Miller, G. Bartle, J. Delabarre. When you don ' t have a partner, individual chess can be just as fun as shown by Sam Wyman, top left. James Witwer knows he just can ' t lose but Tim Fields has other thoughts in mind. Dennis Miller thinks ahead to what piece he will move after Keith Evans makes a startling comeback, above. Moving into the jungle scene is the Chess Club, which meets ev- ery project period. The idea or purpose of this club is to develop interest and ability in the game of chess. The chemistry room is the place where all of the chess club action takes place. As everyone pulls out their board and begins to play, Mr. Noyer who is the spon- sor for this club, watches and teaches new chess tricks. 100 Chess Club Y-TEEN OFFICERS Left to right: C, Kizer, S. Hetrick, J. Collins, M, Heller, S. Glenn. Y-TEENS Back: D. Porter, D. Federspiel, J. Wisler, T. Keinn, R. Ladd, T. Doctor, J. Johnson, L. Delabarre, L. Garman, D. Lang- ston, L. Henderson. Front: J. Renfrow, C. Williams, S. Neuhouser, M. Keim. SPORTSMENS CLUB Front row: E. Schindler, M. Chaney. M, Thomas, S. Harris. Second row: M. Lantz, D. Hill. J. Handlin, M. Heller. Third row: Mr. Heller, S. Caywood, K. Osborn, B. Weber, K. Pocock. Back row: B. Snyder, D. Mozena, M. Grush, S. Garside. A new group has appeared this year and many peo- ple ask what they are and what they do. The Y - Teens is a group of service oriented girls sponsored by the YWCA. Meetings held the first and last Wednesdays of each month begin with a short devo- tion. After the devotion these girls plan their next projects. Later the meetings end with motions. One of their first projects of the year since the group didn ' t get started until late was a teacher apprecia- tion gift. Later the y teens collected canned foods for a family whose house burned down. They also made easter baskets for the children at Parkview Memorial Hospital. Y-Teens Join Growing List Of School Clubs The jungle is a place for fun and adventure. The Sportsmen ' s Club, is fun and adventure. Sponsored by Mr. Heller, this group has done a number of different activities, such as canoe trips, hunting. trap shooting, cleaning up the river, anti-litter cam- paigns, wild life restorations and camp outs. The Sportsmen ' s Club is jungly adventure for everyone with a taste for the outdoors. Y-Teens Sportsmen 101 SPOK 102 Sports Being the second (and sometimes first) big interest in Lion coun- try, sports can be called aca- demic ' s brother. Branching from the academic class of gym, sports starts with the young and also encompasses male and fe- male. Our first stop in the vast health oasis is the new sports: Girls ' Tennis and Golf. From past experience it won ' t be long before they are as recognized as our football and basketball teams. As in academics, the Lions learn from their athletic experience and are rewarded with letters and jackets, as well as praise. As Boys ' Football reached its highpoints, Girls ' Gymnastics sparkled all the way to state competition! Of course all this praise is taken with large doses of Absorbine Jr and Ben-Gay! But whether kicking, batting, dribbling or putting the ball, the Lions always Score big! (Clockwise from upper left) Lining up their defense, the Lions are restless to beat the Patriots. Aiming high to score big is Dawn Miller ' s love. Keeping his game at par, Scott Wyman really swings in style. Practicing or playing, the team always hits home base. At flying speed, Chris Thomas sets up a high vault. A pin to win is Randy Butt ' s strategy. Cross Country Team. Front row: Jeff Wright, Mark Staily, Dave Hosier, Matt Grieger. Putting on his shoes is an important part Back row: Mr. Dubach, Mark Strasser, Rod Smith, Steve Smith, of pre-race preparation for Matt Grieger. Jr. High Cross Country: Ed Yoder and Bobby Wright, below Running Against Time A third place conference finish capped off the most successful season for the Leo Cross Country Team. They were led by All-Con- ference selection Rod Smith. Rod came within three seconds of the school record. The team mem- bers voted Matt Grieger as the Golden Guts Award winner. This award goes to the person that worked the hardest during the course of the year. Perfect form is displayed by letter winner Mark Strasser. .eading the pack, Dave Hosier and Jeff Vright pour it on to the finish. 104 Cross Country Getting Into The Swing Of Things Gir ls Varsity Golf: Mrs. Piatt, Jyl Menshy, Eileen Notestlne, Teri Delagrange, Lori Miller, Jeannie Little. Not pictured, Sue Scudder. Girls golf was the start of some- thing new this year. There was enthusiastic participation and continuing improvement in each girls ' game. Jeannie Little and Teri Delagrange had the low match average of the sea- son. Jyl Menshy came in 46th in the sectional tourney with the score of 9-hole. Our varsity team consisted of six girls and a reserve as follows: Julie Mill- er, Linda Martin, Lori Yoder, Mary Ann Glass, and Beth Bridges. These girls didn ' t compete as a team, but as sub- stitutes for varsity players. C Concentration is an important part of Lori Miller ' s game. Wouldn ' t a lawn mower be easier , wonder Eileen and Teri. Girls Golf 105 Leo Remains In Top 10 All Season Leo Lions, ranked second in In- diana by UP! captured the atten- tion of students, teachers, par- ents, and the community as a whole. Leo had a great season, never leaving the top ten in the Class A division. Jim Bollier and Loren Stuckey, both seniors, served as team captains. An out- standing junior, Jeff Wehner, set a new school record of rushing, 1262 yards. Hitting All-Conference were Jeff Wehner, Bill Klea, Phil Klopfen- stein, Jim Bollier, Paul Crush, and Tim Zink. Taking honors in All- Area were Tim Zink and Jim Bol- lier. Finally in All-State in the Class A Division were Tim Zink, Jim Bol- lier, and Phil Klopfenstein taking honors. (RIGHT) WAITING FOR CENTER TOM WELLS TO HIKE THE BALL, QUARTERBACK JIM BOLLIER YELLS OUT THE COUNTS. Ending the year, Loren Stuckey was chosen as Best Defensive back and Tim Zink received the best lineman award. described the year as a rewarding experience. Hard work, confi- dence and unity between the football players pulled many sup- portive fans to the games. First year head coach Mr. Kerbel ; =.1 - 11 . f jJL Igy j T PT -■■' 1. WStm 1 ii ji HMS x i ' J ' S- ' ' ' 1 E! ,,- Varsity Football. Front row: R. Tucker, D. West, T. Land, J. Yoder. T, Cooper, T. Doyle, K. Roth, C. Witwer, M. Augustynlak. K. Miller. R. Hartnett. A. Overmyer. Sec- ond row: D. Butler, J. Farber, M. Ander- son, R. Zimmerman. M. Shepard, D. Dwyer, J. Wehner, T. Schoeff, A. Pelz, C. Chapman, L. Gerke. Third row: Asst. Coach Steinhauser, Mgr. G. Weldon, Mgr. A. Stovall, T. Slentz, P. Klopfenstein, C. Morr, G. Cooper, G, Baughman, B. Klea, R. Slentz, Mgr. D. Harter, Mgr. D. Pursley. Back row: Asst. Coach Gabet, J. Bollier, P. Crush, K. Dwyer, B. Salyer, J. Burns, L. Stuckey, M. Greiger, D. Bertsch, T. Wells. T. Zink, Head Coach Kerbel. 106 Varsity Football (top, left) TV 21 interviews All-Conference selection Jeff Wehner on the practice field. (top, right) The Leo defensive gang tackles a Heritage player at the 35 yard line. (left) All State selection Tim Zink demon- strates his kicking techniques. Varsity Football 107 Underclassmen Looking Forward Reserve Football. Front Row: D. West, T. Land, J. Yoder, T. Cooper, T. Doyle, K. Roth, C. Witwer, M. Augustyniak. Second Row: R. Tucker, J. Farber, M. Anderson, R. Zimmerman, M. Shepard, D. Dwyer, A. Pelz, C. Chapman. Back Row: Mr. Stein- hauser. Manager A, Stovall, R. Hartnett, K. Miller, A. Overmyer, Manager G. Weldon, D. Pursley, Mr. Gabet. The Reserve squad had their usu- al fine season this year, finishing with a 4-2-1 record. Mr. Stein- hauser felt the key to their suc- cess was fine defensive play. They held their opponents to an aver- age of 5 points per game. These boys are looking forward to help- ing the Varsity Squad next year. (above left) Chris Witwer and Geoff Weldon ecijuy a Lion Victory, (above right) Rick Zimmerman and Richard Tucker put pressure on opponents ' quarterback, (right) Hey Mom, look at me! 108 Reserve Football To Varsity Action Next Fall Leo 24 New Haven 28 Churubusco 6 28 Woodlan 6 6 Angola 6 56 Carroll 8 24 Heritage i 8 24 Adams Central At left, First one to get the ball wins! Mark Neuhouser and Tom Overmyer pursue the play in picture below. Below right: Who said, Football is an easy sport? Freshman Football. Front row: D. Steury, T. Fields, T. Overmyer, K. Pocock, T. Delagrange, Manager. Second row: T. Bertsch, J. Bute, B. Yost, T. Miller, J. Alwine. Third row: R. Cole, K. Egly, J. Burns, D. Christman, D. Guingrich, B. Heiser. Back row: S. Box- berger, D. Caywood, M. Neuhouser, K. McCoy, M. Meinerding, C. Carnahan, Coach Walton. The 78-79 football season was a tough one for the ninth grade boys. Even though they didn ' t win a game, Mr. Walton feels the boys gained valuable experience for varsity play. According to him the highlight of the year was scoring. The season wasn ' t a total failure though, as they tied Angola. Oh, well, winning isn ' t everything, and they did have such special activities as showers and windsprlnts to look forward to. Freshman Football 109 Boys Volleyball Goes To State Again This year the Leo Volleyball Team entered into a new conference. The conference consisted of Har- ding, New Haven, Woodlan, Heri- tage, and Leo. It wasn ' t a bad move for Leo. They won the con- ference and the tourney cham- pionship. Their next goal was to defend their State Championship title. The Leo Volleyball Team fell short of this goal. They had to set- tle for runner-up this year. Mike Chambers was voted Most Valu- able Player of the team and he was also placed on the all-Confer- ence Team. Below: We are the champions. ' Boys Varsity Volleyball. Front row: J. Walters, G. Hill, E. Liechty: Second row: B. Liechty. R. Malters, P. Vendrely. T. Kirk, T. Roth, A. Steury; Back row: M. Heller, M. Chambers, K. Watson, D. Miller, S. Stuckey, R. Pulver, Mr. Stuckey. MVP Mike Chambers gets ready for the Caught in action is junior Tom Kirk setting game. up the ball. 110 Boys Varsity Volleyball Varsity Girls Voiieybaii. Front Row: L. Yost, B. Christman, B. Klopfenstein, L. Syl- vester, Coach IVIiss Baumgartner. Back Row: Manager M. Heller, K. Rldderhelm, T. Burns, J. Meinerding, Manager K. Zorger. t t Many people believed this would be a rebuilding year for the Leo Girls ' Volleyball Team because they had only one re- turning starter. The girls sur- prised many people. In confer- ence play the girls finished a strong second. ' Spiker ' Tonya Burns was named to the All- Conference team. The gir ls ' next goal was sectionals. They won hands down, but got beat- en in the regionals. Gina Brown was named the most improved player on the team. Sectional Championship Won By Girls Reserve Giris Voiieybaii. Front row: A. Yoder, D. Delagrange, M. Delagrange. Back row: D. Klaehn, C. Dahlkamp, The Reserve Team finished their season with a 5-7 record. They worked very hard during the entire season. It payed off in the tournament where they finished a strong second. Mgr. S. gartner. Neuhouser. Coach Baum- (above, left) In her own way. Miss B gives a pep talk to her team, (left) Karia Ridderheim put muscle into every game. Girls Varsity Reserve Volleyball 111 Varsity Wins When It Counts Although the 1978-79 Leo Lions finished their season with a 12-11 record, the year was a great success. This was shown by winning the Allen County Athletic Tourney. Leo also was honored by being the Conference Co-Champs. By winning the 1978-79 ACAC Tourney the Lions added the twelfth county tourney trophy to their trophy case. This is by far more tourney championships than any other school. Dave Miller was named the Most Valuable Player of the ACAC Tourney. This award was given by TV 33. Dave also was named to the All-Conference team. Junior Scott Stuckey was honored by being named to the All-Conference and the All-Sectional teams. Varsity Basketball: (back) J. Bollier, B. Sa- lyer, T. Zink, S. Stuckey, D. Miller, L. Stuckey, K. Watson, M. Heller, J, Wehner. (front) L. Gerke, Asst. Coach Hey, P. Ven- drely. Coach Butt, T. Kirk. (above) With tremendous determina- tion, Dave Miller outjumps his oppo- nent. (right) The future Globe Trotters, Tom Kirk and Lynn Gerke, give us a sneak preview of their abilities. 112 Varsity Boys Basketball (top left) Another County Tourney trophy to add to the trophy case. (top right) Now is this how you tie your shoe? Brian Salyer asks. (middle) A Well-organized team gets ready for the start of the game. (bottom left) All-Conference selection Scott Stuckey passes the ball in play. (bottom right) With great concentration. Tim Zink prepares to shoot a foul shot. Varsity Boys Basketball 113 Leo Girls Score A Winning Season This was a rebuilding year for tine Girls Varsity Basketball team. Captain Jeannie Little was the only senior on the entire team. Jeanne set a record that no other girl has done before at Leo. She started every game all four years of her career. This is one reason why the Leo girls combined for a fine 9-7 record. Another reason for the girl ' s suc- cess was sophomore Tonya Burns. Tonya was chosen to be on the All-Conference Team, a sec- ond for her. She had also been selected as a freshman. Along with Tonya, Julie Meinerd- ing made the All-Conference Team. All-Area Honorable Men- tion was also awarded to Tonya. Girls Varsity Basketball. Front row: Mgr. L. C. Dahlkamp, Miller. L. Sylvester, J. Menshy. M. Gee, T. Melnerding, D. Delagrange, J. Little, Mgr. J. Roberts. Butler. Back row: Asst. Coach Goeglein, S. Beck, P. Working, T. Burns, J. Craig, C. Sauder, Coach (above) After some well executed plays. Tonya Burns puts up a jump shot. (left) Playing a strong defense are Jeannie Little and Pam Working. 114 Girls Varsity Basketball sfc_ (top left) Keeping the ball away from her opponent, Julie Meinerding looks for an open teammate. (top right) Hey, Mom! How do you like this! (middle above) An excited Pam Working tries to fire up the rest of the players. One person that has been with the girls ' basketball program since the beginning is Mr. Lyie (Hack) Butler. Mr. Butler had a combined four year record of 55- 16 along with a sectional and re- gional championship and semi- state runnerup. He coached the team to three Conference Titles and one Conference Tourney Championship. Though he retires at the end of the season his influ- ence will be felt for many seasons to come. Many warm wishes go with him. (middle left) Tonya Burns out-jumps the opponent to gain control of the tip-off. (bottom left) With great anticipation. Julie Meinerding waits for the rebound. Girls Varsity Basketball 115 Roundballers Gain The Boys Reserve Team ended their season with a 3-17 record. It was a young club that had to play against more experienced clubs. The team worked hard and had a great attitude all season which speaks well of them. Kayle Wat- son led the team with 156 points. Patrick Vendrely, the second leading scorer, had to sit half the season out with a broken leg. Pat ended up with 132 points. With some practice the boys should be ready for the varsity. (right) Kayle Watson shows his form jump shot. (below) A few words of wisdom is given to the team by Mr. Hey. Reserve Boys Basketball Front row: Mgr. P. Miller, T. Arnett, R. De- lagrange, D. Hosier, Mgr. T. Bender Back row: Coach Hey, R. Harnett, R. Pulver, K. Watson, G. Hill, J. Yoder, T. Land. Boys Reserve Basketball 30 Eastside 38 Leo 26 Angola 53 32 Churubusco 36 26 Dwenger 52 36 Churubusco 44 45 Eastside 32 21 Dekalb 50 39 Prarie Heights 28 38 Carroll 41 21 Norwell 37 33 Central Noble 38 36 Harding 53 39 Heritage 47 42 Woodlan 45 31 Adams Central 38 40 Hamilton 31 10 New Haven 35 34 Concordia 62 32 Homestead 42 Four-way Tourney 29 Southern Wells 35 116 Boys Reserve Basketbal Needed Experience Reserve Girls Basketball Front Row: R. Kaiser, M. Glass, C. Souder, A. Yoder, B. Klea, D. Klaehn. Back row: Mgr. C. Beck. S. Hobson, T. Minnich, D. Craig, S. Hadley, M. Gee, J. Menshy, Mgr. J. Roberts, Coach Goeglain. 9th Grade Boys Basketball Back row: 0. Christman, R. Cole. D. Carnahan. J. Burns, M. Meinerding, Coach Stuckey. Front row: Mgr. T. Delagrange. T. Miller. J. Wright, J. Bute, B, Yost, B. Rayl. Reserve Girls Basketball Leo 20 New Haven 26 20 North Side 25 44 Soutern Wells 8 8 Bishop Dwenger 30 17 Heritage 29 18 Norwell 33 20 Homestead 21 30 Dekalb 16 16 Carroll 20 24 Woodlan 20 27 Heritage 33 25 Concordia ■1 28 Ninth Boys Basketball Leo 22 Dekalb 44 28 Dwenger 48 49 Eastside 35 27 Adams Central 55 43 Homestead 47 25 Carroll 56 28 Churubusco 37 37 Heritage 44 38 Woodlan 35 52 East Noble 60 20 Heritage 39 45 Woodlan 48 35 New Haven 50 50 Garrett 27 47 I Hamilton 37 The Leo Girls ' Reserve Basketball team finished their season with a 3-9 record. This record is a little misleading, because it could have easily been 9-3. The girls lost six of their games by less tha n six points. One of these losses was in the final game of the reserve tour- ney where Leo finished second. These close games help get the girls ready for varsity action. The Ninth Grade Basketball team ended their season with a 4-12 record. Center Ray Pulver aver- aged 10 points per game, but only played five games before he was moved up to the reserve team. The high scorer for the season was Jeff Wright with 148 points. Matt Meindering and Jeff Miller both scored over 120 points apiece during the course of the season. These boys are looking forward to reserve action next year. Girls Reserve 9th Grade Basketball 117 Takes Two To Tangle, As 24 Records Fall The Leo Varsity Wrestling team ended their season with a 5-5 re- cord. The team worked very hard during the entire season. Fresh- man Doyle Steury was the cham- pion in the 98 lb. class at the Woodlan Invitational Tourney. Doyle also placed second in the Sectionals and fourth in the Re- gionals. With nine pins junior Ran- dy Butt led the team. Four of 24 records that were set this season were set by Randy. Tom Over- myer was named the most im- proved wrestler, and Matt Grieger received the mental attitude award. Captain Steve Wagner set a career record for most rever- sals. Steve had 15. After a fine season the wrestlers were rewarded with a dinner at the Heritage House. It was an all- you-can-eat meal, which made up for all the dieting the wrestlers had to do during the season. (above) A double leg take down for Cap- tain Steve Wagner. Varsity Wrestling. Front row: K. Osborn, D. Steury, R. Butt, T. Overmyer, G. Liechty, A. Stovall. Second row: R. Steury, B. Steury, C. Witwer, M. Grieger, A. Over- myer, K. Standley, Mgr. C. Chapman. Back row: Mgr. M. Strasser, Mgr. G. Baughman, S. Wagner, D. Harter, M. Neu- houser, T. Hetrick, 0. Chapman, Coach W. Kerbel, Asst. R. Dubach. 118 Varsity Wrestling Varsity Wrestling 119 Overflowing With Acrobatic Confidence (top left) Caught in the action, Erin Doyle concentrates on her next move. (top right) All-state contender Chris Thomas performs her uneven parallel bars routine. (bottom left) I think my mom put too much starch in my uniform, seems to be reflected in Cheryl Ridderheim ' s pose, (bottom right) With great concentration, coordination, and balance, Joyce Beerbower performs on the balance beam. 120 Girls Varsity Gymnastics : It wa s a very frustrating, but suc- cessful year for the Leo Girls ' Gymnastics team. It all started when Sally Scudder over-ex- tended her elbow and had to start the season competing on one arm. From then on it was injury after injury. Besides Sally, Beth Christman, Teresa Piatt, Lana Yost, and Jenny Herendeen all had to sit out meets because of various illnesses and injuries. With all of these problems the optional team never competed at full strength. They did manage to pull things together and win the ACAC and sectional championships. They also came in a very close second to Northrop at the region- als. Sally and Jenny both qualified for the state meet. Jenny finished sixth in the vault and third in the all around competition to bring home two medals. Jenny also was honored by being named the Area Gymnast of the year. All conference honors went to Cheryl Ridderheim, Sally Scud- der, and Jenny Herendeen. Teresa Piatt, Sally Scudder, and Jenny Herendeen received the All Area award. The intermediate level proved to be strong all year. They won the ACAC Intermediate Champion- ship. Cheryl Ridderheim was un- defeated in the unevens until re- gionals, where she received sec- ond place. This was good enough to qualify her for state, though. Along with Cheryl, Chris Thomas Girls ' Gymnastics, (standing) E. Doyle, J. Beerbower, K. Steury, C. Thomas, D. Dela- grange, C. Ridderheim, J. Herendeen, B. Christman, J. Linnemeier, L. Yost, T. Mill- er, S. Scudder, M. Delagrange. (kneeling) Mgr. J. Stout, Mgr. G. Brown, Coach Roh- leder. qualified for state also. Cheryl brought home a medal for being sixth place in the all around com- petition. The team awards went to Chris Thomas for most im- proved gymnast and Teresa Piatt for mental attitude award. (top left) Up in the sky! Look, it ' s a bird, it ' s a plane! No, it ' s Teresa Piatt going over the vault! (above) With great anticipation. Miss Roh- leder and Sally Scudder look on. (bottom left) Tracey Miller goes through her routine on the uneven parallel bars. Girls Varsity Gymnastics 121 New Coach For Golfers The Boy ' s Golf team was under the new direction (no pun in- tended) of the bandleader Mr. Roy McBane. Swinging golf clubs Instead of his baton, Mr. McBane led his team to a 9 win, 10 loss season. They finished even, 4 and 4, in ACAC meets. Best match average was earned by sophomore Tim Ar- nett. ' ' •% • ■n;. Boy ' s Golf Front row, Varsity: K. Arnett, J. Beerbower, K. Standley, T. Arnett, S. Wyman. Back row, Reserves: D. Caywood, J. Essenburg, T. Johnson, J. Yoder, K. McCoy, Coach McBane. Not pictured T. Miller. (above) Jeff Essenburg carefully lines up his ball before he putts it in. (right) Following Mr. McBane ' s instruction, Ty Miller practices his swing, elbows straight, eye on the ball, a one, and a two, and a . . . 122 Boys Golf W M Girls Tennis: A New Team Hits The Courts Varsity Girls Tennis. Front row: J. row: Cach Rohleder, G. Brown. S. He- y Stout, D. Miller, C. Saturday, L. Essen- trick, J. Menshy. L. Yost, A, Driver. . 1 ' ' Ib berg, T. Delagrange, E. Notestine. Back Mgr. M. Heller, t.f Jif,ift? (bottom) Gina Brown enjoys the game while her doubles partner Jane Stout re- turns the ball. Jane and teammate Dawn Miller were named most improved play- ers. Shades of Chrissie Evert! Tennis has come to Leo! The Girls Ten- nis Team made its debut this spring on the courts of Concordia Senior College. The girls gained experience and finesse as the season progressed. Of course, ' spring training ' in Florida over break didn ' t do any harm, either. Although the year ' s tally stood at 2 wins, 10 losses, it didn ' t really indicate their unbelievable im- orovement by season ' s end. Girls Tennis 123 Varsity Boys Track. Front row: Mgr. G. Weldon, A. Navarro, D. Guingrich, M. Hell- er, R. Tucker, K. Osborn, J. Bute, J. Wright, D. Hosier, J. Alwine, mgr. R. Greer. Second row: G. Liechty, J. Bollier, G. Myers, B. Snyder, E. Liechty, M. Meinerd- ing. T. Bender, M. Stailey, M. Strasser, M. Greiger. Back row; Ass ' t Coach Dubach, P. Grush, K. Dwyer, T. Doyle, J. Farber, M. Augus- tyniak, J. Wehner, B. Schwartz, M. Neu- houser, T. Heckler, Coach Walton. (right) Jeff Wehner finishes hard to take first place in the 100-yard dash. Jeff was selected MVP this year, scoring 102 ' 4 points for the season. (below) Mark Staily puts his whole body in his long jump attempt. Individual Imputs = Team Output £.1 (right) With tremendous effort, sophomore Tim Doyle strains to clear the high jump bar. c 124 Boys Varsity Track Doctor Breaks 220 Varsity Girls Track (front) Mgr. S. Neu houser, B. Klea, P. Working, T. Doctor L. Busche, E. Doyle, D. Delagrange, C Miazga, M. Delagrange, M. Yoder, D Bryan. (back) Mgr. T. Minnick, Mgr. S. Hob- son, S. Schwartz, R. Kaiser, M. Gee, D. Klaehn, T. Burns, J. Meinerding, B. Christman, D. Craig, J. Little, Asst. Gil- lett. Coach Baumgartner. ) j: t- ■(above) Debbie Bryan flys through the air with the greatest of ease. (middle left) The team discusses the big meet. (bottom left) With agility and grace, Beth Christman clears the high jump bar. A third place finish in the Allen County Athletic Conference capped off a successful Girls ' Track season. Although the girls ' record was 4-12, they were very impressive. One record set this year was the 220 yard dash. This was set by junior Tammy Doctor. Her time was 26.4 seconds. Tammy was also named the Most Valuable Player of the team. Julie Meinerding and Tammy were named to the All-Conference team also. Although there were no championships won, the girls gained important experience. Girls Varsity Track 125 1 1 Young Team Ends Season Early -13C ■■■■T Warming up before getting into the game, Brian Salyer prac- - tices on the sideline. Watching the action from the dugout, Coach Hey and team- - mates show concern. Pitcher Greg Hill thrusts the ball across the plate. « ' ■All-ACAC Lynn Gerke demonstrates the form that earned him ■r y ' l fiJBh ir ' i - l ih ' ' ' ' ' BH a .290 batting average for the season. ;. JT ' ■■' ' . ' ' ' ' . T ; J  .• , Tt f 126 Baseball (left) Sophomore catcher Tim Land is ready to make the necessary play. (below) With the highest batting aver- age (.333), Tom Kirk smacks the ball towards the outfield. -3BP Varsity Boys Baseball. Front row: T. He- trick, J. Miller, L. Gerke. R. Hartnett. S. Smith. Mgr. J. Walters. Second row: T. Kirk, T. Roth, T. Land. G. Cooper. B. Liechty, Mgr. L. Miller. Back row: Asst. Coach Butt, B. Salyer, R. Pulver, K. Wat- son, R. Liechty, G. Hill. D. Dwyer. P. Miller, Coach Hey. Cold, rainy weather early in the season delayed outside practices and caused many games to be rescheduled for the Baseball team this year. They also had lost many key players to graduation last spring, and so this year ' s team was comprised of mostly underclassmen who hadn ' t had much experience playing varsity before. They ended the season 4- 15, with a 2-3 loss to East Noble in their first Sectional game. Center fielder Tom Kirk and short stop Lynn Gerke were named All- ACAC. Tom stole the most bases (9), had the highest batting aver- age (.333), and most RBI ' s (15). Kayle Watson had the best ERA (1.68), and pitcher Ray Palver had the most wins. 1 A. Baseball 127 Girls ' Volleyball 11-18 Sectional Champs Second Place in Confer- ence. All-Conference; Tonya Burns Cross Country 46-16 Rod Leichty, All-Confer- ence Matt Grieger. Golden Guts Award Football 8-2 Leo 20 17 28 10 22 14 11 7 7 41 8 19 6 27 8 Adams Central Prairie Heights Wes Del Southern Wells Churubusco Garrett Carroll Heritage Woodlan Eastside Leo rated thirc in the state. 1 All-Conference: Tim Paul Crush, Bill Klea Jeff Wehner. Zink, Jim Bollier, 1 , Phil Klopfenstein, 1 All Area: Tim Zink and Jim Bollier. 1 All State: Jim Klopfenstein. Bollier, Tim Zink, Phil Gymnastics 12-3 Leo 140.20 150.64 Snider 151.65 91.10 Carroll 164.65 133.40 Homestead 130.20 107.70 Woodlan 161.30 144.90 Harding 139.55 138.55 Heritage 123.05 125.70 Bellmont 133.35 180.45 Northrop 158.20 149.50 East Noble 130.20 122.60 New Haven 132.70 110.7 Norwell 158.20 140.10 Wayne 144.80 127.40 Dekalb 148.0 154.40 North Side 143.1 54.1 Eastside 145.00 142.40 Wawasee ACAC Intermediate Team Champ ACAC Optional Team Champ Sectional Optional Team Champ Regional Second Place Team State won three medals 1 Boys ' Basketball 12-11 Leo 51 59 Angola 45 60 Dwenger 63 38 Eastside 76 56 Prairie Heights 54 47 Norwell 52 54 Harding 76 55 Woodlan 53 62 Hamilton 61 77 Concordia 74 65 Busco 68 69 Dekalb 55 48 Carroll 62 48 Adams Central 57 40 Carroll 56 53 Norwell 51 63 Central Noble 58 56 Heritage 58 66 Adams Central 54 55 New Haven 64 66 Homestead 65 52 Southern Wells 61 56 Garrett 70 57 Dekalb All-Conference: Dave Miller, Scott Stuckey. All Sectional: Scott Stuckey 1 Boy ' s Golf 9 wins 10 losses 4 and 4 in ACAC Girls ' Track 4 wins 12 losses Sirls Golf 1-6 1 Leo 215 211 Bluffton 237 207 Colombia City 228 226 East Noble 237 206 Northrup 227 262 Snider 220 176 Carroll 218 208 Homestead Sports On Record 128 Scoreboard Girls ' Basketball US THEM New Haven 28 39 North Side 43 45 Southern Wells 48 32 Bishop Dwenger 27 48 Heritage 35 44 Norwell 46 47 Homestead 45 70 Dekalb 60 51 Carroll 39 58 Churubusco 64 31 Eastside 61 58 Adams Central 48 60 Concordia 65 47 Garrett 67 52 Boys ' Baseball 4-16 Leo 3 5 Hamilton 5 4 Harding 5 4 Eastside 1 3 Snider 1 7 Snider 3 2 Woodlan 3 9 Churubusco 2 3 Carroll 3 5 East Noble 1 5 North Side 4 5 North Side 9 5 Heritage 111 Dekalb 1 2 South Wells 4 5 Norwell 7 South Side 2 3 Adams Central 2 3 New Haven 7 8 Angola 2 3 East Noble Boys ' Track 5-3 Heritage Relays 4th of 8 teams ACAC Conference 5th of 9 teams Jeff Wehner — MVP scored 102% pts. Jim Bollier — Honorary Captain Boys ' Volleyball 16-7 ACAC Champs State runner-up MVP — Mike Chambers All Conference — Mike Chambers Tennis 2-10 US THEM Dekalb 1 6 Snider 7 Harding 1 6 Northrop 2 5 Angola 6 1 Adams Central 4 3 East Noble 7 Columbia City 1 6 Norwell 1 6 Northside 1 6 Snider 7 New Haven 2 5 Wrestling 5-5 1 Leo 48 17 Eastside 67 Carroll 45 24 Angola 22 39 Garrett 36 30 Heritage 3 63 Adams Central 32 35 Churubusco 39 27 Woodlan 9 52 Dekalb 38 30 Norwell Scoreboard 129 8th Graders Have Balanced Season 2-2-2 8th Grade Football. Front row: C. Gibson, C. Kelly, M. Heller, B. Wever, P. Tagtmeyer, J. Collins. G. Bauman, D. Myers; Second row: D. Amstutz, J. Handlin, K. Coppock, J. Loser, J. Richard, G. Gee, P. Garrison; Third row: C. McCoy, T. Carlos, R. Gaul, S. Carey, J. Stolte, S. Miller; Back row: Coach Kierstead, P. Roth, Coach Bearman, K. Mariin. M. Sellers. The eighth grade played a very balanced season this year. That is, their record was two wins, two ties, and two losses. Coach Mike Bearman said he thought they did as good as they could have. One of the highlights of the sea- son was when they stomped over Garrett for a 26 to victory. For their most valuable player the teammates selected Pete Garri- son to take this position. Because of his attitude and his good play- ing ability. Coach Bearman said that Pete was the best teamman and that he was conscientious of others and not just himself. Seventh grade football had their ups and downs this year. One of the highest points of the season for them was when they defeated Busco by a score of 44 to 40 in the first game of the ACAC tour- ney. Earlier in the season they had lost to Busco. This was an especially sweet victory since that had been a tough loss for the young players. In winning over Busco in the ACAC tourney, they scored the most points in any one game. Their season ended with a loss to Eastside in the second round of the ACAC tourney. fe . - 7th Grade Football. Front row: C. Gerke, J. Carter, G. Fisher, J. Stout, M. Toarmina, M. Coppock, C. Craig; Second row: B. Blake, J. Stoller, B. Black, M. Thomas, B. Beck, L. Dwinell, T. Herendeen; Back row; B. Chancey, P. Neuhouser, B. Letters, D. Cart- wright, F. Springer, C. Butler, M. Peters, Coach Crosby. Eighth Qrade Football 1 Leo Opponent | 26 Garrett 6 19 Woodlan 20 Churubusco 14 22 Woodlan Eastside Huntertown 130 8th 7th Grade Football Close Wins, Closer Losses Jr. High Gymnastics: R. Butt, M. Alwine, C. Doctor, L. Yoder, H. Caswell, L. Swartz, Coach Doyle, M. Dwinel l, P. Chapman, M. Doyle, L. Galuoppo, L. Krauter, J. Wright. The Junior High Gymnastics team started off with an inter- esting season. For instance, they had a close win over a strong Heritage team, scoring 74.5 to Heritage ' s 73.2. The most valuable player was Patti Chapman, while most im- proved player chosen was Maureen Doyle. The young gymnastics team finished up the season with 4 wins and 3 losses. Leo Opponent 67.15 69.12 Mitford 67.8 58.2 Perry Hill 67.8 70.1 Crestview 71.9 44.1 Eastside 64.7 67.45 Wabash 74.5 73.2 Heritage 75.4 61.5 Syracuse Demonstrating her good form, Jenny Wright performs her floor exercise. Renee Butt carefully prepares for her next move on the balance beam. Jr. High Gymnastics 131 7th 8th Grade Boys Play Hard Eighth Grade Boys Basketball. Front row, Mgrs.; K. Martin, C. Kelly , Stolte. Second row: J. Collins, C. Gibson, M. Heller, P. Roth, G. Bauman, T. Miller. B. Wright. Back row: S. Carey, J. Loser, C. Watson, E. Yoder, T. Carlos, T. Wehner, C. Roth, Coach Crosby. Picking up after his teammates, manager Joe Stolte carries basketballs and a jacket to the locker room when the game is over. Mr. Crosby ' s 8th Grade team had a nearly perfect season this year. They won 14 games and lost only to Dekalb, early in the season. They also took tourney honors, defeating Lancaster in the final game. The 7th Grade Basketball team was not so successful as far as wins and losses. But they gained experience and teamwork with each game and made it to the semi-final round of the tourney. They beat Busco 44-40 in the first round, though they had lost to that team earlier in the season. Seventh Grade Basketball. Front row: B. Blake, D. Roth, D. Gerke, C. Eastes, Mgr. Springer. Back row: M. Peters, T. Herendeen, P. Neuhouser, L. Dwinell, T. Stoller, Klopfenstein, Coach Schnieder. Eighth graders Chris Gibson and Pete Roth eagerly await putting the ball into play during a home game. Eighth Grade Won 14 Seventh Grade Lost 1 Won 3 Lost 1 1 132 7th 8th Boys Basketbal h iif a 1 The team listens intently as Mrs. Mar- quardt gives thenn last minute game strat- egies. Joining the ranks of coaches. Mrs. Lynn Marquardt led the Jr. High Girls Volleyball for the first tinne this year. They had a 5-4 season, and stressed team work and sportsmanship. Captains were Susie Robbins, varsity, and Karen Tincher, reserves. Cindy Hill was voted MVP. Girls Teams - Post Winning Seasons Ray Picken ' s Jr. High Girls Bas- ketball team finished an outstand- ing season with a record of 12 wins, 2 losses. Both losses were to Lancaster, the second time 23- zl in overtime at the champion- ship game of the ACAC tourney. The girls rolled over most oppo- nents, including an annihilating 47-12 victory over Perry Hill. Jr. High Girls Volleyball. Front row: G. Strasser, C. Meinerding, C. Lovett, S. Haines, K. Tincher, A. Kurtz. Second row: T. Liecty, S. Craig, M. Dwinell, M. Delagrange, T. Liechty, S. Feathers. Back row: L. Hadley, L. Antil, C. Hill, S. Robbins, B. Liechty, L. Galuoppo, Coach Marquardt. Outstanding offensive player was Susie Robbins with 106 points and many key offensive plays. Outstanding defensive player for the second year in a row was Beth Liechty. She played point for the pressing 1-2-2 defensive which caused many opponent errors, resulting in Leo baskets. The girls ' B ' team also finished an encouraging season with 4 wins. 3 losses. They were led by seventh grader Shelly Craig. Jr. High Girls Basitetball Front row: Mgr. M. VIot, S. Craig, C. Morris, J. Bushe. N. Cook, E. Arnett, L. Bute, S. Heare, Mgr. C. Stuckey. Back row: Coach Pickens, A. Liechty, L. Hadley, S. Robbins. Not pictured K. Martin. Jr. High Girls Volieyball Basketball 133 (left) Eighth grader Tom Wehner outsprints two Cougars to f • win first place in the 220 yd. dash. (below) His face registering the effort involved, Tony Carlos takes first in the 440 in 60.1 seconds. Jr. High Boys Track. Front row: T. Hill, D. Gerke, J. Smead, C. Gibson, G. Fisher, D. Cartwright, L. Swinell, M. Coppock, T. Stoller. Second row: S. Carey, T. Mizzell, T. Herendeen, J. Collins, K. Coppock, P, Garrison, J. Handlin, M. Heller, B. Wright, D. Baumgartner, D. Amstutz. Back row: Ass ' t Coach Bearman, T. Miller, J. Loser, E. Yoder, T. Wehner, R. Gaul, P. Neu- houser, T. Carlos, D. Dilley, D. Myers, Coach Schneider. (right) Straining against his pole for addi- tional height, Marty Heller vaults over the bar. 134 Jr. High Boys Track (left) Eighth grade MVP Louisa Galuoppo and seventh grade MVP Carol Meinerding (23) with her back to the camera check their times with the officials. Girls Beat Wayne Trace, Win ACAC Jr. High Girls Traclt. Front row: R. Klefer, A. Kurtz, C. Dahlkamp, G. Strasser, L. Cas- well, C. Morris, C. Stuckey, M. Lemma. Second row: Coach Goeglein, J. Moss, E. Arnett, S. Seller, N. Cook, L. Sowles, L. Swartz, L. Galuoppo. Third row: H. Cas- well, mgr. B. Albright, c. Hill, P. Chapman, it was an excellent season for the S. Hanes, S. Feathers, C, Meinerding, T. j . High GIrlS Track, according tO S. Hanes, S. Feathers, C. Meinerding, T Donat, C. Reschly. Back row: mgr. Y Fouts, T. Llechty, B. Liechty, L. Antil, S Robbins, A. Stuckey, T. Liechty, D Straughn. Jr. High Girls Track, according to their coach, Miss Ruth Goeglein. They won the ACAC meet with an impressive 120 points. The near- est competitor only scored 77. The 6-3 season included a win over a strong Wayne Trace team, who had been undefeated in three years. Two new records were also set: Lisa Antil in the long jump at IS ' lOV ' z ; Louisa Ga- luoppo in the 75 yd. dash, at 9.4 sec. Jr. High Girls Track 135 PATRONS June Miller Rutener Construction Ron Kipfer and family Marvin Klopfenstein The Framery. Riviera Plaza Leo Barber Shop John Carpenter Family Ulrich Pharmacy Inc. Chaney ' s Restaurant im Nolan, Farm Bureau In: tvetsi aatss . rSfr - 136 Community Ads Allen County Motors 143 Allen County State Bank 151 Alpine Grabill Inn 154 American Legion 144 Aquarius Salon 154 Bender Current Plunnbing 147 Bob Harris Water Conditioning 145 Bob Tharp Insurance 153 Bridges. Inc. 158 Brunnel Products, Inc. 150 C C Supermarket 147 Qedar Creek Golf Club 144 Cedar Creek Shopping Center 148 Classic Carpet 143 Country Curl 150 County Line Cheese 140 D.A. Hoerr and Sons Inc. 150 D.D.E. Timber Buyers 149 Dale ' s Shell Service 154 Deans Mower Service 147 Delagrange Paint Wallpaper 153 Drama Club Officers 146 Dutch Made Kitchen 149 Excel Construction. Inc. 145 Furman Steury 152 Grabill Bank 145 Grabill Cabinets Co.. Inc. 159 Grabill Country Meats 159 Grabill Hardware 148 Hockmeyer Funeral Home 154 House of Flowers 143 H W Automotive 152 Jim ' s Sunoco 141 Klopfenstein Furniture 156 Liechty Ornamental Iron 158 Leo Builders Supply 142 Leo Hardware 154 Leo United Methodist Church 158 Moore ' s Welding 150 Mr. Plumber. Inc. 143 Neuhouser Service Center 144 North East Allen Realty 147 Raff ' s Plumbing 148 Palmer Pharmacy 147 Ray ' s Sales and Service 180 RCA 147 Redwood Chalet 155 Riverbend Kennels 150 S S Fur Company 149 Sauder ' s Furniture 156 Scherer and Maxfield 153 Sylentz and Sons 141 Top Hat and Russell ' s Tuxedo Rental 143 Tri-State Cleaners 150 Yesteryear Antiques 143 One of the Midwest ' s Laigest Country Furniture Stores INDIANA ' S MOST UNIQUE FURNITURE STORE Home cenieU GRAB1LL,1ND1AXA. 138 Ads Community GRABILL COUNTRY MEATS NO. 1, INC, 1- GRAeil — .1- ls 1 E CQUNTRV AXS -5 — • - i -9 Butchering, Processing Canning Sides Quarters for Sale Grabill, In. Phone 627-3691 With the price of hamburger climbing closer to $2.00 a pound, this sweet young thing will bring a local farmer a nicely padded wallet in a few months. At least it ' s a pleasant alternative to TV dinners. Ads Community 1 140 Ads Community Ads Community 141 LEO BUILDERS SUPPLY Good Luck Class of ' 79 ' WHERE PRICE AND QUALITY MEET Truss Rafters — Pane Windows Millwork — Doors Hardware and Doors Leo, Ind. Phone 627-2126 or 627-3411 142 Ads Community Congratulations ' 79 Seniors ALLEN COUNTY MOTORS 2300 WEST JEFFERSON THE HOUSE OF SINCERE SERVICE YESTERYEAR ANTIQUES P.O. BOX 173 LEO, IN. 46765 Specialization in Depression Glass Sat 10-6 Sun 11-6 CLASSIC CARPET 7440 ST. JOE ROAD FT. WAYNE, INDIANA 46815 NAME BRAND CARPETING and lOO ' s of samples to chose from Phone 485-0686 ®1}E (dlaHBtc g linp TOP HAT and RUSSELLS TUXEDO RENTAL MEN ' S APPAREL AUBURN PLAZA 925-0684 Kennington, fesSS;- In Lion Country we may not see fields of zebras, lions, or tigers. However many beautiful animals may be seen, such as these fine show horses grazing on the edge of the woods. They belong to the Galbraith family on Hursh Road. Fashions in Flowers For All Occasions Jiou6.£. of- SJ-Loivsr On Highway 1 In Leo Deliveries to Ft. Wayne Auburn and in between Hilda Smith, Owner Bus. Ph. 627-2302 MR. PLUMBER, INC. Plumbing — Heating Air Conditioning Russ Sellers 7918 Union Chapel Rd. Ft. Wayne, In., 46825 Phone (219-) 627-5366 Ads Communitv 143 NEUHOUSER SERVICE CENTER ■BRAKES TUNE-UP COMPLETE SERVICE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ACCESSORIES Jim Neuhouser 3 ;- nsi Progress moves on in the form of a new septic system going in the surrounding areas of Leo. Tons of earth have been moved during this long process for the total benefit of the community. This is just one typical scene seen throughout Lion Country. CEDAR CREEK GOLF CLUB 10,000 Carman Rd. Grabill, In. 219-627-5623 Call For Outings Tournaments and Tee Times ' ' 7i|pV 1 144 Ads Community GRABILL BANK Mon and Fri. 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., Tues, and Thurs. 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., Sat. 9 to 12 noon Drive up 8:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. Closed Weds. Cheryl Ridderheim and Renee Beck are shown carrying the Leo High School Banner up Main St. during the Grabil Days Parade. BOB HARRIS Water Conditioning Box 137 Grabill, Ind. 627-5125 QUALITY BUILT HOAVES By: EXCEL HERB LIECHTY, Builder 627-2332 Ads Community 145 DRAMA CLUB OFFICERS y i o «5 146 Ads Community Professional Service is Always BENDER-CURRENT 14425 Leo Rd. North East 627-3675 Plumbing, Heating Air Conditioning Allen Realtors — MLA Process Piping Realty Suburban Specialists 627 20iq ° b - uiy Leo, Indiana 46765 Compliments of C Ri C SUPERMARKET Palmer Pharmacy For High Quality Grabill, Indiana Groceries — Meat — Produce Phone 627-2543 Grabill, In. m Beauty is not always left in the eyes of the beholder. Travelling the backroads of our community presents H||k pHPW 11 . many scenic views. This MHBfl — ttttttftM Htei l l sun setting behind the Hd B loAl M tM— I H HV clouds is every bit as dramatic and beautiful H HKIM rT ' m as any picture postcard scene. I HfflHHHIHS P SP Phone: 485-2849 _ . RCil Solid State Division DEAN ' S MOWER SERVICE Authorized Factory Service OEM Components 432-1589 Ft. Wayne. Ind. 7410 St. Joe Road Fort Wayne, Ind. 46815 G.D. McConnell Ads Community 147 GRABILL HARDWARE SALUTES THE 1979 SENIORS GRABILL, IN. PHONE 627-2012 ABNER F. GERIG CLAUDE E. SCHROCK VISIT US AT OUR NEW STORE ON THE CORNER. OUR POLICY IS: TO GIVE THE SAME FRIENDLY SERVICE AS WE HAVE FOR THE PAST 49 YEARS A GOOD PLACE TO TRADE SINCE 1930 The contentment of the horses is obvious, relaxing before the early morning rush. With gas prices going up, this may be the only solution left. laK.i? At ' . . ' A jM m I CEDAR CREEK SHOPPING CENTER CORNER OF HOSLER TONKEL RD. PAFF ' S PLUMBING HEATING P.O. BOX 5 15125 Leo Rd. Leo, In. 46765 148 Ads Community iutrli ' MAKERS OF QUALITY KITCHENS ' ROTH ROAD GRABILL, IN. 46741 Phone -(219) 657-5157 These bare-footed beauties are having fun in the sun, riding on top of an entry at the parade at Grabill Days. Participating in the parade can be just as fun as watching it from the side. s s s s S w Fur Company Buyers of ALL types of RAW FUR BEEF DEER HIDES DONALD OPLIGER GERONIMO OPLIGER LEO, INDIANA LaOnO, IN DANA (219) 627-5122 PHONES - (219) 897-3264 D. D. E. Timber Buyers WE BUY STANDING TIMBER OF ALL KINDS LICENSED BUYER DON OPLIGER 6801 VALLEY DRIVE GRABILL, IND. 46741 219-627-5122 Ads Community 149 TRI STATE CLEANERS AND STEAM EXTRACTORS Complete Clothing, Carpet and Furniture Care Cedarville, Ind. D.K. Sckumm, Owner MOORE ' S WELDING HELIWELD ARC GAS EQUIPPED TO WELD ALUMINUM DIE CAST PORTABLE EQUIPMENT CEDARVILLE, IN. Phone: 627-2177 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 79 from RIVERBEND KENNELS Box 183, Grabill, In. 627-2328 JAMES F. HOERR BAHOERR e SONS INC. : LANDSCAPING 8020 SHADE TREE DH • PEORIA, ILLINOIS 6161 4 OFF (309) 691-4561 RES . (309) 692-7757 When the dam was being fixed, the river was drained. These hardy Lions cleaned up the de- bris that was left along the shore after the lowering of the St. Joe River. This not only en- abled the boats to travel more safely, but also improved the appearance of the riverbanks. Compliments of BRUNNEL PRODUCTS INC. Phone — 627-2136 ( Aa Ccmnly CuxL deaub (SdloTv 7528 St. Joe Rd. Ft. Wayne In. Phone-485-4112 CREATIVE HAIR STYLING 150 Ads Community ALLEN COUNTY STATE BANK MEMBER F.D.I.C. LEO, IN. Phone — 627-3601 VV i v ts GEORGETOWN SQUARE Phone — 749-9628 HUNTERTOWN Phone — 637-5581 Ads Community 151 H.W. AUTOMOTIVE NAPA— On such a bubbly day, what would make it ' t complete but with a big, bright balloon. The Grabill Days Parade was full of things to keep both young and old entertained, and al ages gave their full III III attention. 1 ■mil 1 1 1 6700 EAST STATE FORT WAYNE INDIANA, 46815 BUILDER RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS FURMAN STEURY, Contractor Phone 749-0425 152 Ads Community DELAGRANGE PAINT AND WALLPAPER Martin Senour Paints Complete Line Wallcoverings Drywall Finishing Tools and Supplies Free Decorating Service VISIT THE PAPER SHED Grabill, In. 627-2431 Ads Community 153 HOCKEMEYER FUNERAL HOME Harlan, IN. AQUARIUS BEAUTY SALON 14435 LEO RD. LEO, IN. Call 627-3931 Styling for Women men Compliments of: DALE SHELL N HELL ' SERVICE ' ■LEO, IN. ALPINE GRABILL INN Owners, Skyler and Ray DeCamp invite you: ' To good home cooking that can ' t be beat Give yourself an eating treat NOW open Weds. Driving around the Leo vicinity has become as challenging as an obstacle course, due to the constuction and installation of the new sewer lines. The inconvenience will be temporary (?) however, as the community begins to benefit from the service. LEO HARDWARE Paint, Electrical, Plumbing LEO, IN. Phone 627-2816 154 Ads Community s B n n OTiro s 11 E B B i: D E n 3E S K- , O AHCO ' OPEN 7 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 11 AM to 9 PM SUNDAY REDWOOD CHALET us 20 WEST, ANGOLA, 219-665-3562 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT OUR ... SWEDISH TABLE Homemade Breads, Pies, Salads, Soups, Our Buffet Line Prime Rib — Ham — Swiss Steak — Chicken — Vegetables — Roast Beef Salad Bar — Cheese Bar and Soup Bar Plus Steaks Seafood — SMORGASBORD 7 DAYS A WEEK SMORGASBORD 11 AM-7 PM Reservations Accepted Meeting Rooms Capacity 250 These young amateurs are shown practicing the arts of dirt kicking and throwing during a home football game. Who knows, these young cubs may one day follow in the footprints of the mighty Lions on the playing field. But for now. the game is just one continuous half-time for these youngsters. OMER W. LIECHTY, Owner OMER W. LIECHTY, JR., Manager Starcraft CAMPERS Wheel Horse TRACTORS IIECHTY Oxname.nlal Uion located V4 mile cast of leo R. 1, GRABILL, IND. PH. LEO 627-2238 BOB THARP State Farm Insurance LEO, IN, 46765 Ads Community 155 INDEX 81 Albright. Barbie 54. 84. 93. 95. 135 Albright. Frank 58 Alwine. Jay 50. 92. 100. 109. 124 Alwine. Michelle 58. 93. 131 Amburgey. Lola 58. 91 Amstutz. Dennis 54. 130. 134 Amstutz. Greg 46. 148. Amstutz, Keith Alan. Football 3. 34 Anderson. Mark 22. 42. 81. 87. 92. 93. 99. 106 Antil. Lisa 55. 133. 135 Arnett. Elaine 58. 91. 133. 135 Arnett. Keith 45. 99. 122 Arnett. Timothy 46. 83. 116. 122 Augustyniak. Matt 46. 81. 83. 106. 108. 24 ll Bailey. Rhonda 46. 60 Bailey. Theresa 54. 56 Baker. John 54 Baldwin. Therisa 58. 61. 86 Ball, Sheila 54. 89 Barnes, Lisa 50 Bartle, Gary William. Drama Club 4: Plays 4: Honor Society 3. 4; Chess Club 1. 2. 4. V,P 2. Marine Bio 3. 4; Newspaper 3 22. 75. 81. 82. 83. 85. 87. 100 Bartle. Mike 50. 84. 100 Basile. Jaime 46 Bauer. Cathy 50 Baughman, Gary Ronold. Letterwinner 1. 2. 3. 4: Wrestling 2. 4. mgr,: Football 1. 2. 3. 4, 34. 99. 106. 118 Baughman. Roseann 42. 90 Bauman. Gregory 54. 81. 84. 93. 130. 132 Baumgartner. David 54. 91. 134 Beck. Bob 58. 130 Beck. Cynthia 46. 81. 87. 99. 114. 117 Beck. Mike 50 Beck. Renee 46. 92. 97. 146 Beerbower. Jeffrey 42. 44. 81. 85. 99. 122. 141 Beerbower. Joyce 46. 81. 99. 120. 121 Bender. Cynthia 58. 91 Bender. Dawn 50 Bender. Thomas 46. 100. 116. 124 Bennett. Kimberly 54 Bertsch, Doug. Letterwinner 3. 4; Football 1. 3. 4, 26. 34. 99, 106 Bertsch. Todd 50. 109 Bienz. Renee 54 Bienz. Richard 22. 42. 80. 82. 83. 86. 87 Bienz. Ron 46 Bisesi. Dominic Bisesi. Paul 50 Black. Bobby 58. 130. 132 Blake. Brian 58. 91. 130 Blauvelt. Tim 54. 93 Blomberg. James 58. 61. 91 Blomberg. Warren 46 Bolller. James Edward. Drama Club 3. 4; Plays 3. 4: School Council 1. 2. 3. 4; Honor Society 2. 3. 4. Pres 4; Class Pres 2: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4. MVP. All-Conference. All-State. Captain 4, 3. 22. 34. 80. 81. 87. 99. 106. 112. 124. 162. 163 Boxberger. Scott 50. 90. 109 Boxberger. Tracy 54. 91 Brandenberger. Martin 50 Brandenberger. Mary 54 Bridges. Elizabeth 50. 84. 91. 105 Brinkman. Mary 50 Brown, Glna. Girls Glee 2: Swing Choir 4; Concert Choir 3. 4; School Council 4; Letterwinner 3. 4; Booster Club 1. 2: GAC 1. 2. 3, 4; Volleyball 2. 3. 4: Tennis 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 34. 72. 80. 90. 91. 99. 111. 121. 123 Brown. Mary 58 Bryan. Debra 42. 99. 123 Bryan. Shari 54. 91 Bute. Jason 50. 109. 117. 124 Bute. Leslye 54. 133 Burger. Lori 42. 81. 96. 98. 99 Burkett. Kim 50. 81. 94 Burns, James 50. 74. 99. 109. 117 Burns, Jeffrey J. School Council 1. 3. 4, V.P. 4; Honor Society 2. 3. 4: Letterwinner 3. 4: Marine Bio 3; Sportsmen Club 1; Football 1. 2. 3, 4; Track 3, 2, 35, 80. 81. 99. 106. 107 Burns. Richard 45 Burns. Theresa 58. 90 Burns. Tonya 46. 48. 83. 92. 111. 114. 115. 125 Busche. Jodi 58. 59. 91 Busche. Laura 7. 42. 79. 87. 98. 99. 125. 133 Butler, Amy Sue. Cheerleader 1. 3: Booster Club 1, 3: Homecoming Court 2. 34. 162 Butler. Curtis 58. 130 Butler. David (11) 26. 42. 99. 165 Butler. David (10) 46. 106 Butler. Kara 50. 91 Sutler. Karen 42 Butler. Kelly 46. 83. 170 Butler, Kevin R. Cheerleader 3; Letterwinner 2; Sportsmen Club 1. 2: Wrestling 2, 3, 4. 38, 34, 99 Butler. Robin 27. 42. 94 Butt. Randall 19. 42. 85. 99. 103. 118. 119 Butt. Renee 58. 60. 91. 98. 131 c Carey, Scott 54, 83, 130. 132, 134 Carlos, Bert (Tony) 54, 130. 132. 134 Carnahan. David 50. 109. 117 Carnahan. Tern 42. 80. 81. 87, 90 Carpenter. Elizabeth 87. 92 Carpenter. Mary 42. 44. 50. 81. 84. 86. 92 Carter. Michael 58, 130 Carter. Renee 42 Cartwright. David 58. 60. 80. 130. 134 Cartwright. Lisa 42. 81. 84. 86. 92 Castator. Rene 58 Caswell. Holly 54. 86. 131. 135 Caswell. Lori 58. 135 Cato, Billy 50. 89 Cavanaugh. Karen 50 Caywood. Donald 50. 82. 83. 122 Caywood. Duane 50. 84. 109 Caywood, Robin Lynn. Girls Glee 1. 2; School Council 1. 2: Cheerleader 1; Booster Club 1. 2; Yearbook 3; Newspaper 1. 2: Drill Squad 2. 3. 4, 34. 75. 94 Caywood. Scott 54. 101 Chambers, Michael. Honor Society 1. 2. 3. 4; Letterwinner 3. 4; German Club 1. 2; Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2; Football 4: Track 2, 81, 110 Chancey, Robert 93. 130 Chancey. Ronald 58 Chaney. Mark 54. 58. 101 Chaney. Todd 42. 89 Chapman, Coleen Carln. Swing Choir 4; Concert Choir 1. 2. 3. 4; Drama Club 3. Plays 3; Letterwinner 3. 4; Service Workers 3. 4: Booster Club 1: Newspaper 4; Drill Squad 1. 2. 3, 4; Mat Maid 2; Wrestling 3. 4. mgr,: Trackette 4. 34, 83, 90. 94, 99 Chapman, Craig 3, 42, 85, 92. 99, 106, 108, 118 Chapman. Patricia 54. 81. 86. 131. 135 Christman, Elizabeth Anne, Concert Choir 1. 2, 3; Letterwinner 1. 2. 3. 4; Service Worker 3, 4: Booster Club 2; Gymnastics 1. 2. 3. 4: Volleyball 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 3, 4, 2, 26, 34, 75, 83, 99, 111, 121, 125 Christman. David 50. 117 Clark. Jeffrey 22. 46. 87. 90. 92 Clark. Mark 50 eleven, Heather Jeanne. Band 1. 3: Girls Glee 1; Swing Choir 2. 3; Concert Choir 2, 3. 4. sec, 3; Honor Society 3. 4; German Club 2; Marine Bio 3. 34. 76. 81. 90 eleven. Randall 46. 74 Cole. Rodney 50. 84. 109. 117 Collier. Joy 58. 91 Collier. Kelly 54. 81. 84. 93. 95 Collins. James 54. 130. 132. 134 Collins. Joyce 42. 81. 84. 89. 90. 101 Collins. Mark 45 Comer. John 58. 91 Cook, Jennifer 42. 98. 99 Cook, Nora 58. 91. 133. 135 156 Index Cooper, Gary Ray. Band 1, 2, 3, 4: School Council 4; Letterwinner 4: Newspaper 1; Football 4; Basketball 3. 4; Golf 1, 2, 10. 34. 80. 92. 99. 106. 127 Cooper. Sheri 11. 42. 45. 90. 94 Cooper. Terry 46. 83. 84. 92. 106. 108 Coppock. Kent 54. 57. 130 Coppock. Mark 58. 130. 134 Cowan, Linda Marie. Girls Glee 1. 2: Honor Society 1. 2. 3. 4; Service Workers 3. 4; Booster Club 1. 2: Yearbook 1, 35. 81 Crabill. Linda 46. 81. 92. 96. 98. 99 Craig. Barry 58. 130 Craig, Chrlsandra F. Girls Glee 1. 2. Booster Club 1 34 Craig. Dawn 50. 92. 94. 114. 117. 125 Craig. Shelly 58. 95. 133 Crosby. Chris 42. 91 Culberson. Angela 46. 85. 87. 92 Culberson. Kimberly 54. 93 4l Ren 51. 91. 92. 94 Ron 46. 68. 116 Ten 42. 80. 81. 99. 105. 114. 115. 123 Todd 51. 109. 117 Dahlkamp. Cheryl 46. 81. 92. 111. 114. 115 Dahlkamp. Cynthia 58. 93. 135 Day. Michael 9. 54 De La Barre. JoAnn 50. 100 Oe La Barre. Lee 54. 82 De La Barre. Lorri 42. 81. 83. 84. 101 Delagrange. Charise 58. 97. 98 Delagrange. Darlene 50. 81. 91. 111. 121. 125 Delagrange, Delbert 54 Delagrange. Joitta 46. 81. 87. 92 Delagrange. Marlene 51. 76. 81. 86. 91. 111. 121. 125 Delagrange. Michelle 58 Delagrange. Delagrange. Delagrange, Delagrange. Denton. Deborah 58 Deventer. James 54 DeWitt. Beth 46. 80, 92. 98 DeWitt. Cynthia 68, 86, 93, 98 DeWitt, Denneen 51, 81. 84. 98 Doctor. Cindy 58. 61. 80. 86. 93, 131 Doctor, Tamara 42, 70, 81, 82, 87. 99. 125 Donat. Teresa 46. 89 Donat. Tina 54. 91. 135 Dorsey. Dawn 54 Dorsey. Debora 46. 49. 91. 98 Douglas. Kimberly 58. 61. 91 Downend. Daniel 42 Doyle. Erin 20. 51. 52. 80. 81. 91. 96. 98. 120. 121. 125 Doyle. Maureen 54. 81. 82. 89. 93. 131 Doyle, Timothy 18, 46, 90, 99, 106, 108, 124 Driver, Angela 46, 47, 85. 123 Duesing, Debra Ann. Concert Choir 3. 4; Spanish Club 1. 2. 3. 4 83. 84 Dwinell. Larry 58. 130. 132. 134 Dwinell. Marcy 54. 80. 81. 131 Dwyer. Dean 42. 73, 99, 106, 108, 127 Dwyer, Kenneth David. Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Swing Choir 1, 3; Plays; Orchestra 1, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Letterwinner 1, 2, 3, 4; AV Service Worker 4; German Club 1, 2: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4 34, 35, 81, 82, 83, 92, 99, 106, 124. Dykhuizen, Greg Alan. Concert Choir 1; Letterwinner 2, 3; Marine Bio 3; Sportsmen Club 1; Wrestling 1, 2, 3 10, 35, 74, 99, 162 c Early, Mark 46 Eastes, Curtis 59, 91, 132 Eastes, Ramona 54, 84, 93, 94 Egly, Kevin 51, 109 Ehlers, Rebecca 46, 81, 87, 92 Erb, Debbie 51 Essenburg. Jeffrey 18. 19. 47. 122 Essenburg, Laura. Band 2; Girls Glee 4; Cheerleader 3; Y-teen 2. FHA 1; Booster Club 2: Gymnastics 2. Tennis 2. 4. 35, 80, 83, 91, 123 Evans, Dallas 54, 93 Evans. Keith 47, 92, 100 I Farber, Gerald 25, 42, 81, 99, 106, 108, 124 Feathers, Mark Allan, Letterwinner 1, 2, 3: Service Workers 3; Chess Club 1, 2, 4; German Club 2, 3, Pres. 3: Track 1. 2; Cross Country 1. 2. 3 34. 99 Feathers. Sheryl 55. 57. 80. 81. 91. 133. 135 Federspiel. Denise 42. 80. 81. 94. 101 Fields. Tim 100 Fields. William 51 Fisher. Gary 58. 59. 60. 130. 134 Fisher, Randall J. Band 1. 2. 3; AV 1. 2: Service Workers 1. 2; Sportsmen ' s Club 1. 2: Football 1. 2. 20, 35 Fisher, VIckl Lee, Band 1: Girls Glee 1: Concert Choir 2, 3 2, 26, 35, 67, 75 Flaugh, Mark William, AV 3, Chess Club 4, Newspaper 4. 34, 82, 83, 89 Fore, Debbie 55, 82, 83, 91 Fore, Sunny 55 Fouts, Douglas 59 Fouts, Y onne 55, 86, 135 Fralick, Denise Michele (Firman). Swing Choir 4: Concert Choir 2. 3. 4; Drama Club 2. 3: Service Workers 4; FHA 1. 2. 3. 4. Pres. 4: Drill Squad 3. 4 34. 86. 90. 94 Franks. Thomas 55 Franks. Tina 51. 91 Fries. Cary 55. 76. 82. 83. 89 Fries. Jennifer 43. 83. 89. 98. 99 Fruits. Scott 61 Funnell. Benjamin 55 Funnell. Byron 43. 85 n Galbraith. Robert 41. 73 Galuoppo. Louisa 55. 81. 82. 83. 86. 131. 133. 135 Gardner. Richard 55. 93 Carman. Laurel 51. 92. 101 Garman, Leo W. School Council 4: Letterwinner 2; Service Workers 4; Librarian 4; Sportsmen Club 1; Basketball 1. 2. 34 Garman. Lori 47. 83. 84. 116 Garretson. Michael 9. 55 Garrison. Peter 55. 57. 81. 130. 134 Garside, Jill Ann. Cheerleader 1. Letterwinner 1: GAC 1. 2: Basketball 1: Track 1. 2. 34 Garside. Scott 51. 101 Gaul. Rodney 55. 91. 130. 134 Gee. George 55. 130 Gee. Maria 47. 114. 117. 125 Gehrig. Robert 45 George. Jane 43 Gerig. Lynn 92 Gerke. Dale 59. 130. 132. 134 Gerke. Lynn 43. 44. 99. 112. 127 Gibson. Christopher 55. 91. 130. 132. 134 Gibson. Eric 47 Glass. Mary 51. 92. 98. 105. 117 Glass. Nancy 54. 55, 84. 93 Glenn. Jeanne 47. 80. 81. 87 Glenn. Shelley 43. 81. 89. 101 Glenn. Timothy 59. 91 Gongwer. Renee 59 Good. Bradley 47 Gottfried. Bethany 59. 91 Graber. Darrell 51. 87. 90. 100 Graber. David 57 Graber. Jacob 56. 57 Graber. Rosanna 59. 75 Graber, Sharon 43, 80, 87. 90 Graber, Susan 57 ' rktf Grabowski, Christian 59, 80, 98 Grabowski, Diane 55, 91 Green, Beth 43, 80, 81. 84. 94 Green, Kent L. Chess Club 1 35 Green. Troy 55 Greer. Ronald 47. 124 Grleger, Mark Alan, Band 1. 2. 3: Football 4; Volleyball 3; Marine Bio 3: Letterwinner 4, 35. 99. 104. 106. 124 Gneger. Matthew 13. 47. 48. 76. 80. 81. 84. 85, 92 99 Grime. Tama 59. 98 Crush, Mark 47, 101 Grush, Paul Lee. Band 1. 2. 3. 4. 3, 4 Pres.: School Council 1. 3. 4: Honor Society 3. 4; Letterwinner 1, 2, 3, 4, Sgt. of Arms 4: Basketball mgr. 1. 2. 3. 4: Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1. 2, 3, 4: Play Orchestra 4. 3, 36, 80, 81, 92, 99, 106, 124 Guingrich, Duane 51. 92, 109. 124 Guingnch. Steven 43. 45. 65 Gustin. Eric 47. 92 Gustin, Jacquline, Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Plays 1. 4: Honor Society 1. 4: Majorettes 1. 2. 3. 4: Spanish Club 1. 2. 3. 4. sec. 4; Marine Bio 3. 4. 36, 81, 84, 85, 92. 94 b Hadley, Lisa 55. 56. 81. 93. 133 Hadley. Susan 43. 117 Haines, Sheri Jeannine. Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Swing Choir 4: Concert Choir 1. 2, 3, 4. Pres. 4; Drama Club 3. 4: Twelve Angry People. 4: School Coundl sec 4: Honor Society 4: Letterwinner 4: FHA 1. 2: Spanish Club 1. 2. 3. 4: G.A.A. 1. 2: Drill Squad 3. 4: Mat Maid 1. 2; Homecoming Court 4. queen: Class Officer 4. V.P.: Tennis 4. 12. 13, 20, 22, 36, 38. 80. 81. 84. 87. 90. 91. 94. 162, 167. 170 Index 157 Haines, Susan 55. 57. 80. 81. 93. 133 Halliday. Charls Marie. Girls Glee 1. 2: Drama Club 1. 2. 3: Honor Society 3. 4: Booster Club 1. 2: Spanish Club 1. 2, 3. 4: Yearbook 1, 3, 4, co-editor 4: Drill Squad 2, 36, 73. 84, 89 Halliday, Craig 51 Handetson, Kelly 55. 82 Handlin, JeHrey 55. 81. 91. 101, 130. 134 Hankey, Diane 25, 43, 72, 79, 80, 81, 94 Harris. Jackie 59, 98 Harris. Scott 55. 101 Harter. Dennis 43, 99. 106. 118 Hartnett. Robby 47. 83. 106, 108. 116. 127 Hatfield. Jody 47, 80. 91, 94 Hattery, Scott 55 Heare. Gerald 59. 60. 93 Heare. Susan 55. 56. 80. 81. 89, 93. 133 Hectiler. Anthony 5. 124 Hechler, Julie Heme, Karen 59 Heiser, Robert 51. 90. 109 Heller. Martin 55, 57, 80, 81. 101, 132. 134 Heller, Matthew William. Drama Club 4; Plays 4; School Council 1, 2. 3. 4. treas 4: Honor Society 3, 4. treas 4: Letterwmner 2, 3, 4: Marine Bio 3, 4: Yearbook 4; Sportsmen Club 1, 2: Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4: Track 1, 2, 3. 4, 13. 25. 36. 75. 80, 81, 85, 89, 99, 110, 112. 124, 162 Heller, IWichele 43. 80. 81. 99, 101, 111, 123 Henderson, Laura 43, 89, 101 Henderson, Lee 55 Henry. Tamara 43, 90 Herendeen. Jennifer 20. 43, 76, 80. 96, 98, 121 Herendeen, Karen 51. 81. 83. 98 Herendeen. Thomas 59, 60, 80. 130. 132, 134 Herman. Lisa 43. 80. 81. 98. 99 Hetrick, Anthony 47, 118. 127 Hetrick, Sheri Jane. Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Drama Club 1. 2, 3: Y-teens 4. V-P.: Service Workers 1. 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Pres- 4; Yearbook 3. clubs editor; Drill Squad 1. 2. 3. 4. captain 4; Tennis 4. 32. 81, 92, 94. 95. 101, 123. 162 Hill. Bruce 51. 165 Hill. Cynthia 55. 133. 135 Hill. David 55, 101 Hill, Gregory 43. 73, 101. 116. 127 Hill. Randy 43 Hill. Steven 47, 92 Hill, Terry 55, 134 Hill, Valerie 47, 91, 98 Hindall. Neil 47 Hindall, Sherrie L. Concert Choir 1. 2, 3; Booster Hodgdon, George 47. 50 Hodgdon. Jeanne 59, 91 Holderman. John 54, 55, 82, 84, 91 Horn, Michelle 51. 52 Horn, Tammy 43, 83 Hosier. David 47. 76. 84. 85. 92, 99. 104, 106, 124 Houser, Shannon 43. 83 Huguenard. Karen 43. 45. 88. 89. 98 Huguenard. Susan 51. 86, 89, 92, 96 Hursh. Kathleen 47. 81. 87, 91 I I lemma, Megan 59, 93, 135 Iriarte. Ana Cecilia 70 I Jacquay. Lee 45 Jedele. Michele L. Concert Choir 3; FHA 2, Early Grad, 36, 90 Jenks, Kevin 43 Johnson, Lome 43 Johnson, Todd 47. 100. 122 Johnston. James 55. 57. 91 Johnston. Jeff 59 Johnston. Jennifer 43, 101 Johnston. Laurie 47, 89 Johnston, Mark 25. 43. 85 Jones. Tamera 51. 91. 98 Julius, James Johnathon. Concert Choir; Drama Club; play; AV; Marine Bio; Newspaper. 15, 36, 82. 83. 89 k Club 1; 36 Hobson, Susan 51, 92. 117. 125 Kaiser, Paul Gene. Letterwmner 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 3; Basketball 1. 2; Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1; Track 2, 3, 36, 73 Kaiser. Rita 47, 48, 81. 86. 92, 94, 98, 99, 117, 125 Keim, Michelle 42. 43. 80, 94. 101 Keim. Tammy 47. 101 Keller. Jerry 47 Keller. Yvonne 51, 83 Kelley, Christopher 55, 89, 93. 130, 132 Kelly. Julia. Drama Club 2. 3. 4. officer 2, 3. 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Marine Bio 2. 3, 4; Plays 2. 3. 4. 36. 75. 81. 87 Kiefer, Rhonda 59. 61, 135 King. Donna 61, 91 King, Mary 47 Kirk, Thomas 43, 92, 93, 99, 110, 112, 127 Kirkman, Todd 55 Kitchen, Ten Kitzmiller, Dawn 51. 83. 91, 94 Kizer, Claudine Christine. Band 1; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Y-teen 2, 3, 4. sec 4; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Trackette 4; Yearbook 4; Newspaper 4; Drill Squad 2. 3; 12. 36. 87. 89. 98. 101 Klaehn, Dawn 51. 90. 111. 117. 125 Klea, Bobbie 51, 99. 117. 125 Klea. Charles 43. 89. 99 Klea, William H. Letterwmner 2. 3. 4; Football 3. 4; Track 2, 3, 4 36, 87, 106 Klopfenstem, Bonny 43, 44, 81, 87. 90. 98. 99, 111 Klopfenstein, Philip Jay. Letterwmner 3, 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 3 26, 36, 99, 106 Klopfenstem, Troy 59. 132 Krause, Mike 51, 52, 92 Krause. Sandra 44 Krauter, Lisa 59, 75. 131 Krauter. Terry 51 Kruckeberg, Kevin 47 Krugh, Gerald 51 Krugh, Ronda 51 Kurtz. Angela 55, 65, 81, 91, 133, 135 Kurtz. Teresa 47, 87. 91 Ladd, Paula 51, 81, 91 Ladd. Rosemary 43, 44, 83, 101 Lambert, Wendy. Band 1, 2. 3; Girls Glee 1; Swing Choir 3; Concert Choir 2, 3; German Club 2; Gymnastics 2 36 Land, Timothy 48. 83. 106. 108. 116, 127 Land, Todd 55 Landry. Rebecca 51 Langston. Diane 7. 44. 64. 101 Langston. Janice 48. 68. 89 Lantz. Mark 59, 101 Lantz. Pamela 44. 80. 81. 84. 94 Leazler, Dennis Edward. Concert Choir 1. 2, 3. 4; 36 Leazier. Vincent 48 Leeper, Kay 5. 51. 92. 94. 168 Leeper, Robert 44 Letfers. Barry 58, 59, 60, 130 Letters, Kurt 44 Leffers. Maria 50, 51, 52 Leichty. Boyd 48. 80, 92 Lengacher, Brenda 48, 81, 91 Lengacher, Deborah 44. 80. 83. 90 Lengacher, Dirli L. 37, 81 Lengacher, John 57. 91 Lengacher. Shelley 59, 91. 98 Lengacher, Timothy Joseph. Band 1. 2. 3; Sportsmen Club 1 7. 37 Leslie. Cheryl 55 Leslie, Danny 51 Lewandowski, Julie 50, 51, 87, 91, 98 Liechty. Beth 56, 133, 135 Liechty, Bradley Jay. School Council 4; Honor Society 1. 4; Letterwmner 3, 4; Service Workers 4; Librarian 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 4 37. 81. 83. 99. 110. 127, 162 Liechty, Eugene 50, 51, 52, 81. 90. 110, 124 Liechty, Gordon Eari. Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Letterwmner 3. 4; Sportsmen Club 1. 2; Wrestling 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3, 4 37, 99, 118, 124 Liechty, Karia 16. 44. 80. 90 Liechty, Patricia 58, 59 Liechty, Rodney 44. 81, 127 Liechty. Tamra 54. 56. 89. 91. 93. 133. 135 Liggett, Jacquelm 59. 86. 91 Linn. Randall T. Track 1. 2; Class oHicer 1 37 Lmnemeier. Jill 20. 51. 80. 81. 91. 94. 97, 98, 121 Linnemeier. Wendy Sue. Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Drama Club 2. 3, 4; Play 4; School Council 4; Honor Society 3. 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 1. 2; Spanish Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Marine Bio 4; Yearbook 1. 3. 4. co- editor 4 37, 80, 81, 84, 85, 87. 89, 92, 94 Little. Jean Ann. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Letterwmner 3. 4. treas 3; Service Workers 4; German Club 2; GAC 1. 2; Volleyball 1. 2; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Golf 4 32, 99, 105. 114, 125, 162 Lopshire, Jeanette Irene. 41 Loser, Jeffrey 56, 81, 87, 83, 130, 132, 134 Lovett, Christine 59, 95, 133 Lovett. Doug 56 Lovett. John 51 158 Index Lovett. Michael 58. 59, 91 Lowden, Mark 59 Mabee, Jeffery 56 Mahan, Kelly Michelle. Drama Club 4: School Council 4; Honor Society 4; Letterwinner 3: Service Worker 3. 4; Booster Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Yearbook 4. treas,: Drill Squad 3: GAG 1. 2; Gymnastics 1. 2, 3. 37, 73, 80, 81, 83, 87, 89 Mahlie. Barbara 44 Martin, Craig 51, 74 Martin. Kelly 59, 91. 98, 133 Martin, Kim 56, 91, 130, 132 Martin. Linda 20, 27, 43, 44, 80, 81, 87, 92, 94, 105 Martin, Tamara. 37, 72, 76 Matakatia, Peter 59 Matakatia, Rebecca J. Y-teens 4; Service Workers 4. 37 Matakatia. Stephen 48 McConnell, Michael 56 McCormack, Karen J. Swing Choir 3. 4; Concert Choir 1. 2, 3, 4: Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Plays 2, 3. 4; School Council 4: FHA 1: German Club 1. 2; Mat Maid 2, 4; Tennis mgr. 4. 22, 38, 80, 87. 90. 91. 98 McCoy. Christopher 56, 130 McCoy. Kevin 51, 84, 109. 122. 164 McCrory, Gregory 56 McKinley, Cheryl Ann. Booster Club 1; Newspaper 4. 38 McKinley, Ellen 2. 44. 79, 80, 96, 98 McKinley, James 56 McMahan, Ricky 59 McNair, Andrew 56. 93 McNair. Sarah 48 McRae. Darren 56 Meadows, Rosemary 51. 87. 91 Meadows, Wade. AV 1. 2. 3. 4 U, 41 Meanriquez. Viviana 70 Means, Debbie 59, 75, 91 Medcalf, Melissa 59, 61, 91, 97, 98 Meinerding, Carol 59. 91. 133. 135 Meinerding, Julie 44, 81. 87, 99, 111. 114. 115. 125 Meinerding, Matt 50, 51, 81, 109. 117. 124 Menshy, Jyl 99, 105, 114, 117, 123 Meyer, Jacquetin 52 Miazga. Cindy 52, 97. 98. 125 Miller, Annette Renee. Girls Glee 1: Concert Choir 2. 3; Booster Club 1; Newspaper 4; Drill Squad 2. 3. 4; Mat Maid 2; Track 2 2, 26. 38, 94 Miller. Curtis 52. 92 Miller, David Lee. Volleyball 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Track 2. 3, 4 26, 38. 112. 162 Miller. Dawn 48. 87, 98. 99. 103. 123. 170 Miller. Dennis 44. 79. 100. 110 Miller. Greg 59 Miller, lona 57 Miller. Jeff 52. 92 Miller. Jennifer 48 Miller. Joey 10. 11. 44. 45. 80. 127 Miller. Julie 25. 27. 43. 44. 70. 80. 84. 94. 105 Miller, Kelly 19, 48, 94, 99, 170 Miller, Ken 48, 81, 106. 108 Miller, Lori 44. 81. 99. 114, 127 Miller, Michelle 44. 87 Miller, Patrick 46, 48, 83. 116. 127 Miller, Scott 56, 93, 130 Miller, Shawn 56, 91 Miller, Todd 56. 82. 132. 134 Miller. Tracey 52. 121 Miller. Tyson 52. 80. 92. 109. 117. 122 Miller, Verna. FHA 1. 2. 3. 4 38 Minnick. Theresa 52. 81. 83. 92. 117. 125 Mires. David 60 Mires. Joyce 48 Mizzell. Tony 56. 93. 134 Moon. Candy 48. 80 Moon. Cathy 50. 52 Moor. Marvin 60 Moore. Mark 56. 93 Moorehead. Sherry 44. 66. 92 Morgan. Ginger 48. 81. 87. 92. 94. 99. 100 Morr, Charles. Football. 4. 37, 38. 65. 106 Navarro, Ambal 70 1 24 Nell. Benjamin 60 Neuhouser. Mark 52. 92. 109. 118, 124, 164 Neuhouser. Phillip 50. 58. 60. 61, 93. 130, 132, 134 Neuhouser. Sheley 52. 81. 92. 101. HI. 125 Neuhouter, VIckl Lynn. Girls Glee 1. 2; Concert Choir 1; Cheerleader 1. 2. 3; Letterwinner 1. Booiter Club 1. 2. 3; GAC 1. 2; Homecoming Court 1. 4; Cla $ Officer 1 38. 99 Newport. Suzanne 60. 91 Nguyen. David 56 Nolan. Ann 43, 44. 12 Nolan, Jr., Jamet Allen. Drama Club 3. 4: Plays 3, 4: School Council 3. 4. Pres. 4; Letterwinner 3. 4; German Club 1. 2. Pres 2: Sportsmen Club 1. 2; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1; Track 2. 3. Hon Mention All-ACAC: Attended 4th District Student Congressional Program. 38. 14. 107. 80. 99. 22. M- fi I mum. y}fm | i   ! . i «« ' | | !WH IT ■■.; ' =; ; ' H = j  =:£ u.V. ' ' . :JAS. ' ■•bukV.V. ' .V i, ■n ltfS «; I « _•:- — - • . --. , _ r Morrical, Patricia 52 Morrical, Sandra 44 Morris, Cynthia 60. 133. 135 Mosier. Kristin 60. 61 Moss. Julie 59. 60. 135 Mountz, Laura Anne. Drill Squad 3; Homecoming Court 3. 4; Class Officer 3. 38. 73 Mowan. Ricky 48 Mozena. Donald 56. 101 Mozena. Ruth 43. 44. 83 Myers. David 56. 81. 83. 130. 134 Myers, Gregory A. Letterwinner 3. 4: Service Worker; 4: Wrestling 3: Basketball 1: Football 1. 2, 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 3, 4. 38. 99. 124 162. 167 Nolan, Jennifer 44. 92 Nolan. Mary 48. 20 Norton. Kevin 44 Notestine, Eileen 43. 42. 44. 86. 105. 87. 20. 80. 81. 99. 89. 22. 123 o Oddou, Christine Marie. Girls Glee 2: Sviring Choir 3: Concert Choir 3: Drama Club 2. 3; Plays 3: School Council 3; Cheerleader 1. 2, 3: Class Officer 1. 2: Early Grad. 45. 44. 38. 12. 14. 86. 90. 96. 87. 80. Index 159 98. 91, 22, 24 Opiiger, Sandra 44 Ort. Dwayne 60 Osborn, Kenneth 52. 118. 100. 101. 124 Overholt, David 44, 87 Overly, Amy 56 Overly, Jeffrey 60 Overmyer, Andrew 49, 108, 106. 20, 99, 118, 119 Overmyer, Kathleen Marie Elizabeth. Concert Cfioir 1, 2, 3, Drama Club 2, 3, 4, Jr V,P, 3, Pres 4; Honor Socrety 4: Spanisfi Club 1, 2, 3. 4. treas. 3; f arine Bio 4, Yearbook 4; 3rd place Woman ' s Club Art Contest, Honorable f lention St Francis Art Contest 19, 22, 39, 66. 70, 81. 84. 85. 87, 89, 162 Overmyer, Ttiomas 25, 52. 69. 84. 109. 118 Owens. Ctiarles 60. 93 Owens. Danita 48. 84. 94. 98 Parker. Julie Anne. Band 1. 2; FHA 2; Spanish Club 1; Early Grad 39. 44 Parkison. John 52. 100 Parr, Debra Lynn. Drama Club 1; Service Workers 4; Booster Club 2: Librarian 1. 39, 83 Parr, Scott 60 Paul, William 48 Pelz, Robert 44, 87. 99. 106. 108 Perkins. Michael 60 Perkins. Tonya 60. 91. 98 Peters. Michael 58, 60, 130, 132 Petersen Eash, Marcia Ann. Girls Glee 1, 2: Concert Choir 3. 4. 39. 90 Pfister. John 56 Pfister. Karen 60, 93 Pfister, Nancy 52, 84, 86, 92, 98 Phillips, Deborah 56, 91 Pick, Steve 52 Piering, Ellen 56. 91 Pine. Linda 44. 83. 90 Piatt. Cheryl 48. 92. 96, 97, 98 Piatt, Teresa Anne. Swing Choir 4: Concert Choir 1. 2, 3, 4: Drama Club 3. 4; Plays 4; Letterwinner 1. 2. 3. 4; Marine Bio 3: Class Officer 3; Gymnastics 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 2 39. 90. 91. 99, 121 Platter, Guy 56, 82, 89, 91 Platter, Kelly 59, 60, 91 Pocock, Billi 46, 48, 98 Pocock, Kevin 9, 52, 101, 109. 164. 165 Porter, Daria May. Band 1, 2. 3. 4, officer 2: Plays 4; School Council 4, Honor Society 4; Y-teen 4, Service Workers 3. 4; German Club 2: Drill Squad 3. 4; Class Officer 4. sec, 38. 39. 76. 80. 81, 83, 92. 94. 101 Pulver. Raymond 52. 110. 116. 117. 127 Pursley. Denton 48. 106. 108 Pursley. Lisa 44 Rapone. Loriann 44. 71 Rayl. William Jr, 52. 117 Reasoner. Kimberly 48. 83. 86. 96 Regaldo. Connie 45 Relder, Julie Kay. Swing Choir 3; Concert Choir 1. 2. 3; Service Workers 2, 4; Booster Club 1; Newspaper 4; Class Officer 2. 3. 4. 2. 38. 39 Renfrow. Janice 44. 81. 101 Renfrew, Margaret 52, 82. 83. 86. 90 Repine. Thomas 48 Reschly. Carmen 60. 93. 135 Resor, Renee Kay. Girls Glee 1. 2: Concert Choir 3. 39 Resor. William 56 Richards. John 56. 130 Richardville. Jean 50. 52 Ridderheim. Caria 48. 99. Ill RIdderheim, Cheryl Lynn. Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Honor Society 4; Letterwinner 2, 3, 4; Service Worker 3: GAC 1, 2. 3. 4: Gymnastics 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 3. 39, 92, 99, 120, 121, 145 Ridderheim, Kristen 52, 92 Ritter. Michael 56, 83, 93 RItter, Scott Eugene. Drama Club 3, Play 3; Media 3: ' ibranan 1; Newspaper 1, 3, 4; Football 1; Track 1, ,12, 20, 39, 88, 89 ibins, Susan 56, 57, 80, 81, 91, 98, 133, 135 erson. Carrie 44. 98 •erts. Richard 52. 98 jerts. Tammie 48, 91, 114, 117 ogers, Clark 56, 89 Romero, Lucia 70, 72 Roth, Bruce 48 Roth, Darin 60, 80, 132 Roth, Kent 49, 83, 92. 108 Roth, Kevin. School Council 1. 2, 3. 4: Honor Society 1. 2, 3, 4; Letterwinner 1, 2. 3, 4; German Club 2; Class Officer 1. 2. 3, 4, V.P. 1. sec, 2. V.P, 3; Basketball mgr. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 39, 80. 81. 99. 106. 162 Roth. Kim 52. 81, 84 Roth, Kraig 56, 132 Roth, Michael Pete 56. 130. 132 Roth. Pamela 44, 81, 96, 98 Roth, Trace 49, 81, 90, 92. 94. 110, 127 Rothgeb, Jay 60 Roy, Peggy 56 8 Salyer, Brian 99, 106. 112, 113, 127 Sammetinger, Laura 43, 44, 81, 89 Sanders, Robert 60 Saturday, Christine 5, 52, 123 Saturday, Jean 56 Saturday, Joan 56 Saturday. Nell 44 Sauder. Cindy 44. 114. 117 Saum. Laura 50. 52. 98 Schambers, Cindy Lynn. FHA 1. 2. 3. 4: Booster Club 1 39. 86 Schardt, Andrea Denlse. Service Worker 3; FHA 3, V P 39. 86 Schardt. Daniel 49 Schardt. Dcnise 44, 89 Schindler, Erik 61. 101 Schlatter. Janna 12. 49. 92 Schlatter, Joanna 12, 44, 81, 83, 90, 91 Schlatter, Mary 49, 90 Schoeff, Ty 3, 24, 25, 44. 71, 85, 99, 108 Schoeneman, Todd 45. 89 Schwartz. Jr., Arthur William. Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Concert Choir 1. Honor Society 1. 3. 4; Letterwinner 1. 2. 3. 4; Sportsmen Club 1; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Cross Country 2, 41, 81, 92, 124 Schwartz, CarIa 62, 91 Schwartz, Chen 40, 90 Schwartz, Sharon 49, 67, 91. 125 Schwartz. William 91 Scott Wiiken. Debra. chool Council 2; Yearbook 3; Newspaper 4; GAC 1. 2; Track 1, 2, 3 38, 40 Scudder, Sandra 82, 91, 97 Scudder, Sara 45, 80, 81, 83. 96. 98. 99. 121 Scudder. Susan 52. 86. 89. 105 Seller. Stacey 6. 86, 93. 135 Sellars. Kimberly 49. 81. 87. 91 Sellars. Mark 56. 130 Shaffer. Amy 5. 49 Shatter. Pamela 61. 95 Shepard. Ann 43. 45, 90. 106 Shepard. Julie 61. 91 Shepard. Mark 25, 45, 92, 93. 99. 108 Shepard, Sharon 53. 92 Shidler. John 53, 92 Shoemaker, Jim 53 Sienlz. Randall D. Chess Club 1; Sportsmen Club 1, 2 Football 4. 40. 10 6 Slentz. Rhonda 53. 81. 84. 92, 94 Slentz. Troy Lamar. Band 1, 2, 3. 4: Sportsmen Club 1, Football 4. 10. 40. 92, 93, 99, 106 Sluyter, Brenda 48. 49. 89. 91 Smead, Jeffrey 54, 134 Smeltzer, Brian 61.91 Smith. Janette 56 Smith. Rod 45. 99. 104. 168 Smith. Steven 45. 99. 104. 127 Snyder. Brent 49, 101, 124 Snyder. Susie 56 Sommer, Patrick Joseph. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1. 40 Souder. Patricia 53, 81 Bowles, Lisa 57, 65, 82, 91. 135 Sowles. Thomas 45. 82. 83 Spieth. Jackie 53. 86, 98 Spieth, Timothy. 40 Springer, Delbert 61, 130, 132 Springer, Diedre 49 Springer, Heidi 45, 87 Springer, Jay 45, 81 Stabler, Glenda 57 Stalley, Mark Allen. Band 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 3; Plays 3; Letterwinners 2, 3, 4; Marine Bio 3: Sportsmen Club 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4: Cross Country 4. 40, 99, 124 Stailey, Pamela 45, 80, 81, 92, 104 Standley, Kip 49, 50, 100. 118. 122 Steigerwald. Gail 7, 53 Stelgerwald. Tammy Lee. Girls Glee 1, 2; Swing Choir 3: Booster Club 1; Newspaper 4. 2. 26. 40 Steigerwald. Ten 45. 83, 89 Steury, Alan Eugene. Letterwinner 3. 4; Marine Bio 3; Sportsmen Club 1. 2; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Football 1. 40. 110 Steury. Bryan 49. 83. 99. 119 Steury. Doyle 53. 109. 118 Steury. Kristine 53, 94, 121 Steury, Randall 45. 118 Stoller. Timothy 59. 61. 80. 91. 130, 132. 134 Stolte. Larry 56, 57, 82, 89. 93, 130, 132 Stouder. Eric 61, 91 Stout. Jane 18. 49. 68. 91. 121, 123 Stout, John 2, 61, 130 Stovall, Al 50, 53, 80, 106, 118 Stovall, Andre 42, 44. 45. 85. 87, 99, 108 Strasser, Gretchen 61, 93, 133, 135 Strasser, Mark 45, 98, 99, 104, 118, 124 Strughn, Denise 57, 135 Strauss. Marcy 53. 91. 94 Strauss. Timothy 54. 57 Strong, Theresa 53, 91 Stuckey, Andrea 57, 80. 81. 91. 98. 135 Stuckey. Christine 61. 91. 133. 135 Stuckey. Loren Jay. Letterwinner 3. 4; Sportsmen Club 1. 2; Homecoming Court 1. 2; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Football 1. 3. 4. best defensive back, captain. honorable mention for All-Conference ACAC. 23. 39, 40, 99. 106. 112. 167 Stuckey. Scott 12. 45. 99. 110. 112. 113 Sukala. Audrienna 45. 92 Swartz. Lauri 56. 57. 81. 97. 98. 131. 135 Sylvester. Lori 20, 42, 43, 45, 81, 99, 111 Tagtmeyer, Peter 57, 130 Tappy. Tncia 54. 57 Thomas, Carl 57. 91 160 Index Thomas, Christine 43, 45, 80, 81. 90, 98, 99, 103, 120, 121 Thomas, Christopher. Concert Choir 1, 2, 3.4; Swing Choir 3. 4, 40. 89 Thomas. Christy 61. 96, 98 Thomas. Lynn 57, 91 Thomas, Michael 61. 101, 130 Thompson, Tammy 53, 83, 86, 91 Thompson, Timothy L. 40 Thronhill, Leah 61, 91 Timbrook, Robert 61 Tincher. Karen 57, 91, 133 Toarmina, Marl 61, 130 Toarmina, Peter. Baseball stats. 1. 40 Troyer, Tamara 49. 83. 91 Tucker, Richard 49, 106. 108, 124 Turnbow, Dulana 43. 45 Van Allen. Donald 45 Van Allen. Lisa 49, 83 Van Allen, Todd 49 Van Dyke, Melanie 49 Van Zile, Lesia Jo. Girls Glee 1, 2; Swing Choir 3, 4; Concert Choir 3, 4; School Council 1, 2. 3, 4; Service Workers 3; Booster Club 1. 2: Drill Squad 2. 3- 40. 72. 80. 90. 91, 162 Vendrely, Patrick 46, 49, 81. 99, 110, 112, 116 VIot, Cornell 43, 45, 66 VIot, Mishelle 61 VIot, Terral 91, 133 w Wagner, Michael 54. 57 Wagner, Steve. Letterwinner 3. 4; Wrestling 1. 2, 3, 4; Football 3. 4. 41. 65, 79. 99. 118 Waldrop, Craig 53 Waldrop, Sande K. Photo Club 3, 4, officer 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Newspaper 4; Drill Squad 2. 3 41. 89. 166 Walters, Jeff 50, 53, 110, 127 Walters, Rick. Letterwinner 2. 3, 4; Volleyball 34; Golf 1, 2. 10, 11, 22, 41. 73. 80. 87. 99 Warner. Linda 57 Warner. Michael 5. 22. 45. 87. 90 Watson. Chadwick 57, 132 Watson, Kayle III 18. 46, 49, 85. 100. 110. 112. 127 Weaver, James Kevin. School Council 1. 2, 3. 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Letterwinner 2: Class officer 1. 3. 4; Football 2; Track 1. 38, 41, 65, 80, 81, 162, 166 Weber, Barry Dean. 41 Weber. Bruce 57, 82. 101. 130 Weber, Myron 59, 61. 91 Wehner, Jeff 23. 44. 45. 66, 106. 107, 112, 124 Wehner. Thomas 57. 81. 132. 134 Weidner, Melanie 49 Weilbaker. Caroline 49, 80. 81, 87. 92. 94. 98 Weilbaker. Daniel 5. 47. 48. 49 Weilbaker, Denise 61, 91, 98 Weldon, Geoffery 49, 106, 108, 124 Wells, Thomas Lee. Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Letterwinner 3, 4; German Club 1, 2; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; 49. 106. 108 West. Danny 57, 91 West, Doresa West, Lorena 45 West, Teresa G. Band 1, 2. 3. 4, officer 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4, treas, 4; Service Worker 1; Majorette 1, 2, 3. 4, head majorette 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Newspaper 3, 4; Class officer 4. treas. 41, 76, 92. 94 Whipple. Mark 53. 90. 100 Wiblin. Karen 61 Wickey, Ervin Wickey, Laura Wickey, Susan 57 Williams. Cynthia 80. 81. 84, 94, 101 Wilson, Hope 57. 84. 91 Wisler. Julie 57, 86, 91, 101 Wlsnlewskl, Elaine Marie. Girls Glee 1; Concert Choir 2. 3; Letterwinner 2; Service Worker 1. 2. 3. 4; Booster club 1; Mat Maid 2; Volleyball mgr 1; Track mgr, 2: Softball 1. 2, 26, 41, 83. 162 Witmer. Connie 46, 49, 91 Witt, Lisa 61. 90 Witlwer, Christina 61, 91 Wittwer, Christopher 49, 106, 108, 118 Wittwer, James 50, 53, 100 Wittwer, Loree 27, 45, 85, 98 Wittwer, Patricia 61 Working, Pamela 46, 48, 49, 114. 115. 125 Worman, Tamara Ann. Swing Choir 3, 4; Concert Choir 3, 4; Letterwinner 2: Spanish Club 4; Marine Bio 2, 3; Drill Squad 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; 41. 84, 90, 91. 94 Wright, Jeff 53, 104, 117, 124 Wright, Jennifer 59. 61, 93, 131 Wright, Jody 45. 83. 87, 92 Wright, Robert 67, 104, 132. 134 Wright, Tonya 45, 85, 87, 90 Wright, Wendy Kay. Girls G Wyman. Samuel 57. 100 Wyman. Scott 46, 49, 103, 122 Wyman, Tonya 58. 61. 80, 93 Concert Choir 3, Y. Yoder. Amy 49, 81. 92, 11 1. 1 17 Yoder, Edwin 57, 104, 132. 134 Yoder. Jon 49, 58, 92. 106, 108. 116. 122 Yoder. Lori (8) 57. 80, 81. 91, 97, 98, 131 Yoder, Lori (9) 53, 105 Yoder, Maria 49, 84, 98 Yoder. Michelle 53, 125 Yost, Brian 27, 50, 52. 53. 74. 109. 117 Yost, Lana Kay. Girls Glee 1, 2, Pres. 2; Swing Choir 3; Concert Choir 3; Play 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4. V.P- 4; Letterwinner 3. 4. V.P. 4; Booster Club 2; Yearbook 3; GAC 2. 3; Gymnastics 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2. 3. 4; Tennis 4. 27, 41, 81. 83. 99. Ill, 121, 123, 162. 163 K ZInk, Timothy Ivan. Letterwinner 1. 2, 3. i: Batketbat 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4. 12. 41. 65, 83, 99, 106. 107. 112. 113 Zorger. Jane 49. 87, 91 94. 95 Zorger. Karen 45, 81, 99, 111 Zych. Valerie 53. 82 83 %4 fiJ 100 Mrs. Amstut2 33 Mr. ArtherhulU 29, 82, 88. 89 MIts Baumgarlner 11. 15. 17. 29. 69. HI. 125 Mr. Bearman 29 66. 80. 130. 134 Mr. Butler 29, 99, 114. 115 Mr. Butt 28, 112, 127 MIssCarr 29, 31. 84. 97 Mrs. Cowan 33 Mr. Crosby 17 29. 130. 132 Mr. Dlvelbiss 29. 75. 85 Mrs. Doyle 33. 82. 131 Mr. Dubach 124 Mr. Flick 29. 68. 91 Mr. Gabet 29. 72, 106, 108 Mrs. Glllett 29, 31. 70. 125 Miss Goeglein 15. 29. 31. 77. 94. 114, 117, 125 Mrs. Grose 29, 82 Mr i 28 Mr. Hartung 30. 81 Mr. Heller 30. 57, 65, 101, 164 Mr. Hey 30. 69, 99, 112. 116. 127 Mrs. Holbrook 14. 30. 66. 89 Mrs. Hunt 31. 33 Mrs. Jones 33 Mr. Kerbel 17, 30, 98. 106. 118. 119 Mr. Klerstead 16. 30. 72. 73. 130 Mrs. Marquardt 15. 31. 73. 80. 85. 94, 133 Mr. McBane 30. 68. 92. 122 Mrs. Mumma 9. 30. 31. 64. 88 Mr. Novak 10. 11, 14. 16. 17. 26. 28. 167 Mr. Noyer 30. 74. 100 Mr. Pickens 30, 70. 84. 133 Mr. Piatt 28 Mrs. Platt 31. 105 Miss Rohleder 15, 31. 67. 69. 97. 121. 123 Mr. Schlatter 31. 73 Mrs. Schmidt 31, 67. 86 Mr. Schneider 31. 71. 132, 134 Mr. Shaw 30. 31. 64 Mrs. Short 33 Mrs. Smith 31 Mr. Steinhauser 31. 43. 77. 106. 108 Mr. Stover 22, 31. 79. 87 Mr. Stuckey 16. 31. 65. 110. 117 Dr. Stueipe 28 Mrs. Sylvester 33. 82 Mrs. Vendrely 33 Mr. Walton 31, 76, 99, 109. 124 Zimmerman. Deana 61. 91. 98 Zimmerman. Rick 19. 45. 70. 80. 106. IC Index 161 Forever Along with spring comes love, but in a museum? Un- - usual as it sounds on the night of May 5, the Auburn- Cord Duesenburg Museum set the scene for the Prom. Arriving at 7:00, the couples opened the doors to see a Southern style staircase decorated with flowering ribbon and cascading carnations which led up to the backdrop of a glori- ous sunset. Finding their tables, the couples dined on swiss steak. The Prom Court was announced after a week of nomin- ating and voting with Jim Bollier and Lana Yost crowned as King and Queen. Pictures were taken beside the old romantic cars which made the night a classic for many. The rest of the night was danced away to the music of Abicus. Whether one preferred disco or slow dancing, everybody ' s tastes were satis- fied. As the hours passed the couples left the museum with precious treasures which they will carry with them Always and Forever. The prom spirit was captured on the glow- ing faces of our King and Queen, at top. 1979 Prom Court: Most Likely to Succeed — K. Overmyer, K. Roth; Most Athletic — J. Little, D. Miller; Best Smile — A. Butler, B. Leichty; Best Dressed — L. Van Zile, J. Nolan; King — J. Bollier, L. Yost; Wittiest — S. Haines, G. Dykhuizen; Best Personal- ity — E. Wisnieski, M. Heller; Most Sophis- ticated — S. Hetrick, J. Weaver. Not exactly dressed for the occasion, a few mothers of prom-goers surprisingly greet couples at the entrance. Under the museum ' s display of early flight, Juniors and teachers enjoy the din- ner. 162 Prom An overview of the room catches the mixed emotions on the faces of the prom-goers. Next to the classics, Lana Yost and Jim Bollier treasure a moment forever. Catching the court on the dance floor finds happiness to the theme song Al- ways and Forever. Dressed their best, many enjoy fun conversation with their good friends. 1 ■■ip n rm Hi H rm X ii X -flsi ■L .JIL - iSiyirJi: 1! ■J ■■..■Tpr ■-!■-! VI ■L L - 1 ' L ...■iJi 1 ■r Bi pi 2 ■FL • ■y.iJlUi m Bniii .1 iCl ]Lm -■!■{H Sunbasking crowds gather during project period to watch the victo- rious Kevin Pocock establish a new school record for the Little 500 race. The hardworking team of Kevin McCoy, Mark Neuhouser, and Kevin Pocock drove the go- cart they created in power me- chanics class under the direction of Mr. Heller. 164 Li ' l 500 Excitement Of Indy 500 The 1979 winner of the Indiana- polis 500 was Rick Mears, the pace car was a 1979 Ford Mus- tang; and there were 35 drivers. At Leo, the winner was Kevin Po- cock, David Butler drove the pace motorcycle ; and there was one go-cart running in the race. Four go-carts originally set out to race, but only two go-carts survived to show up on the park- ing lot track. The cart entered by Bruce Hill and his pit crew needed last minute repairs and it wasn ' t able to compete. The race went on with only one cart, Kevin Po- cock ' s, winning the race. The re- cord breaking time for the 20 laps running around the 1 4 mile track was an amazing 12:46.8 minutes. Li ' l 500 165 A Goal Celebration You must have a goal was the message given by Rev. Armin Oldsen, the honorary speaker at graduation. On May 25, for 104 students a tremendous goal was finishing twelve years of school. The night began with the students dressing in purple and white caps and gowns. Each girl carrying a white rose, the procession entered the gym to listen to the last words of wisdom to be taught in their high school years. Greg Dykhuizen began with the invocation which was followed by speeches from Jim Weaver, Salutatorian, and Jim Bollier, Valedictorian. Dream a Dream was sung by the senior choir and the band played Hermitage . Each one receiving his diploma, the graduates sensed great accomplishment which was celebrated throughout the night. Not only was this celebration for the goal conquered, but for the many yet to come! ClockwlM from top left: Overflowing with joy, Sandy Waldrop hugs a fellow classmate after the cere- mony. Listening to the lectures some gradu- ates and the audience reflect over the past years. Short but to the point, Class president Jim Weaver sends his salutatory ad- dress. Through a series of stories, Rev. Armin Oldsen gets his message across. ♦ ' 1 1 166 Graduation ' ' j sjf iai- jatmoi! rcV sa.iam i ' % 1 1_ J 1 Sheri Haines presented the American flag as the class gift to Mr. Novak. Symbolizing their moving on, the gradu- ates turn their tassles. With a sense of making it Jim Nolan and Loren Stuckey congratulate each other. In line for the procession, the graduates feel happiness as well as fear. On a serious note, the senior choir sings of all their dreams. Graduation 167 Clockwise from top left: The eclipse wasn ' t the only thing that made the news in February. The fire of the fiberglass company here in Grabill and the small evacuation caused by it was also in headlines. As spelled out in these headlines, the gas shortage was a disaster for all. Cooling off by the window. Kay Leeper and Rod Smith endure the unseasonal heat wave. Not even the freezing temps and high snow drifts stopped these students from enjoying a field trip. A common sight during the spring, the construction of a new sewage system caused many problems while solving others. • •• 168 Surviving The Last Season Of The Seventies jGas: A Long, Dry Summc c H 0) ( ) co -+ 0) I would like to now present each of you with the ' Safari Survivor Award ' for your braveness and endurance on this trip through the wilds of Lion Country! Although there was nothing fatal, you were exposed to some major crises. One of the most unenjoyable ones was the sewage work taking place for most of the spring months! Many of us encountered those huge yellow monsters eating up our lawns but it was worthwhile dodging potholes and detouring as the new sewage system was completed. Such calamaties as the freezing snow and the scorching heat were taken on more lightly since it meant school closings. This winter was the first time an East Allen County school had to close because of heating problems! A problem that not only affected Lion Country but made its mark on the nation, was the current gas shortage. Paying almost one dollar for a gallon of gas really cut down on the natives ' activities but we all learned to live with it. What ' s important is the fact that we survived and had a great time doing it. 0) CO CD D cd ' CO Surviving The Last Safari Of The Seventies 169 Clockwise from top left: Bidding adieu in typical senior fashion, Sherl Haines signals the safari ' s end. All good things must come to an end as typified by our last lunch. Dawn Miller, Kelly Miller, and Kelly Butler flash some memorable smiles of the safari! This is just one of the many bridges left to cross on the many safaris to come. The pathways cleared, a last native packs up her supplies. 170 Returning Home? Well, this safari is ended now and the summer months are straight ahead! Although June, July, and August are favor- ites for many, they are months for vacation and that ' s exactly v hat we all need. But rest is not exactly what we all get. Most of the natives catch summer jobs, some fill their time with travel and adventure, and few continue their schooling with either college or high school summer ses- sions. I guess for all of you tourists this will be a time of returning home. But is it really? After a school year safari in Lion Country, many begin to feel that they are at home. You may have hunted and caught many things here but in the end Lion Country always captures you! So welcome home, and see you next year whether you are a tourist or a native! Returning Home? 171 YEARBOOK STAFF Co-Editors: (seniors, opening, di- vision pages. Prom, Graduation, closing) Charis Halliday Wendy Linnemeier Student Life: Janice Langston Denise Schardt People: (underclass, index) Brenda Sluyter Teresa Donat Laurie Johnston Academics: (faculty, adm.) Kathy Overmyer Eileen Notestein Clubs: Jenny Fries Laura Henderson all of us on the staff, completing this yearbook was a safari in itself! We found ourselves hunting down informa- tion, adventuring into the unknown jungles of the publish- ers, and always stampeded by work! There were many disasters, such as not meeting most of our deadlines, but we came through each one and finally were able to present to you this book. Our thanks extend to tne writers, draw- ers, typists, photographers, Mrs. Holbrook, and especially the natives! This is your book because it is all about you, so have fun and explore! Sports: Claudia Kizer Matt Heller Bill Cato O tn , i, 1 !• ft ..iff fe S ■■-in Community: Kelly Mgr.) Elizabeth Carpen ter Copy Writer Typist: Shelley Glenn Advisor: Mrs. Mary Lou Holbrook PHOTO CREDITS David Butler: 18-21,29.55,56,69-71,73-77.96, 115 Todd Chaney: 10. 11, 17, 18,20,27,47,51,70-72,78, 85, 103. 117, 135, 136, 150 Joyce Collins: 6. 62,64, 66, 76, 78, 134, 135 Jeff Es senburg: 46, 47,66, 75. 76,96, 102, 107, 112, 113. 115. 116 Jenny Fries: 32.43. 50. 64.69, 100. 117. 119, 125, 135. 140, 141, 145, 148 Jim Julius: 10, 11,49, 69,77. 103, 107, 131 Rosie Ladd: 26. 30. 59. 60. 108. 136 Diane Langston: 57, 63, 64. 70. 74. 75, 140 Ellen McKinley: 7. 10-12, 16, 19, 21, 28.32.44,70.71,73.96. 112. 113. 153 Ann Nolan: 3. 9, 28. 55. 93. 103. 111. 120Todd Schoeneman: 11-16. 18.20,21,29,34, 42.48. 53. 57,81,86,88,89. 103, 117, 139, 141, 155 Teri Steigerwald: 3, 4, 7. 26, 33. 67, 93, 130. 137. 149 Sandy Waldrop: 2, 3,5, 7, 13,45,47,65.66.72. 102, 120, 121 Barry Weber: 4, 5.9.27,62,63,66,73, 113, 164, 165 OTHERS: Greg Amstutz, Amy Butler, Robin Butler. Jenny Cook, Marcia Peterson Eash, Ron Greer, Mrs. Mary Lou Holbrook, Jenny Johnson, Laurie Johnston, Chris Oddou, Scott Ritter, Jay Springer, Dan Weilbaker. 172 Final Credits JosTStrs jMemoM YsOBOW GONKMY --m . -P •A i. %
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