Liberty Benton High School - Liberty Bell Yearbook (Findlay, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1951 volume:

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Ass't. Editor ..., Business Manager Literary Editor . . Senior Editor . . . Athletic Editor . . Circulation Editor Typing Editor . . . Personnel Editor . Snapshot Editor James Montgomery , .... Janet Ferrell . , . ,... Barbara Wittenmyer . . .Mary Jane Light , . .Margaret Ridge . , ...... Bill Lanning . . .Mary Lou'Brobst . , . .Joellen Beucler . .Marilyn Brannan , . .Willard Armstrong Faculty Advisor ,.......................,...,,..... Mrs. Wilson The Senior Class wishes to thank those who helped make this annual possible. We hope you will enioy our annual as much as we have enioyed preparing it for you. 3 ' ' UHJU is N 5 3, 4 if , 31 L L M Q Ap 1 vr it X sv 1 4- has a lf , s ' . . , 1 , L ' I ,M 3? f 1. ,N 7,27 S 'WWF' m A '? ff - 5 f55 'F' 50-Slff ' Q55-if q ., 4 , Q - '2 f-2 235: -f -qw : ' A ' ' ' L , 1 -A A K A I N V w -V x 4 it-ni MR. FOREST BUTLER SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Butler completed his first year as superintend- ent at Liberty. He taught geometry and algebra. He received his M.A. and 8.5. degrees at Ohio State University. He maiored in mathematics and education and minored in physical education, physics, and English. PRINCIPAL Mr. Oswald has acted as principal at Liberty for the past seven years. He teaches science and has many other duties as principal. He received his B.A. degree at Findlay College and his M.Sc. de- gree at Ohio State University. He majored in science and mathematics and minored in French and history. 5 MR. RICHARD OSWALD MRS. WILSON History, Latin, English 1943-1951 Bluffton College A.B. Findlay College University of Colorado University of Michigan MRS. GONGWER Commercial 1945-1951 B.A. degree at Findlay College Commercial training at Tiffin Business University MRS. GARDNER Third Grade 1944-1951 Bowling Green U fb-K hr' .--f' T7 .. 4' 1 Si l 'th '7f-WW MR. HOWARD Social Science, Coach 1948-1951 B.A. Findlay College MR. CRAINE Agriculture 1950-1951 B.S. and Agriculture degree at Ohio State University MISS FLEMING Fourth Grade 1949-1951 Bowling Green U MRS. BROWN Home Economics 1949-1951 B.S. Wittenburg MRS. BEACH Fifth and six departmental 1946-1951 Bowling Green U Ohio Northern U MRS. STEWART Second Grade 1948-1951 Bowling Green U lv- Q'- MRS. WEST Music 1946-1951 B.S.M. degree at Bluffton College MRS. JOHN Fifth and six departmental 1948-1951 Manchester College Bowling Green U MRS. GIDEON First Grade 1949-1951 Bowling Green U Western Reserve University of Chicago .L - ima, - ...,Mf t. .4 W ry Seated: John Orwick, Kenneth Beucler, Robert Gerber, Dale Zeisloft. Standing: Merritt Inbody, Richard Radebaugh. Sedan! game! -BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board of Education represents the citizens of Liberty School Dis- trict. They serve to connect the parents with the students and teachers. The members are elected for a term of four years. They meet once a month during the year, except when special meetings are called. The officers are Merritt Inbody, President, Robert Gerber, Vice- President, John Orwick, Clerk. 7 We give the cooks a m m giving us such good meals. JANITOR COOKS m degree for being such good cooks and BUS DRIVERS Archie is always ready and willing to help us at all times. Q' Harold Benson, Waller Porter, Floyd Payne, Roy Neely, and Raymond Powell. The bus drivers are always ready to Take us to school whenever it's humanly possible. 8 3- . 5 4 U Hwy: T1 'L' E.' WF V' A ,ji ' 1 .A 2 V, .,..-. ... x , by if 2 M . . 1 V ws, I Q-X ' , 71 x 1 :.: :a jg , ' 'fx iff' ,- QM!! -. -' W:-1 Mi' Q S TQ i Y Y M - -. J . 2:2 ,1 ' 3 Y V 1+ ,1 - ., a gr. 1 .. -I Q Que f 9 if ,Q IK? l g' r ll 0 f f CCW' i plc , mf ' H I im WW 'Iliff :Milly 1, 1 Ir,' I 7 2135+ rwll 1,4 4 I A , f . ' 4l it E' Qt.-'Pr' :Enix 1 ' 5 ,R ,f- yy. We, the Senior Class of 1951, started into high school our freshman year with seven students from Benton Ridge and twenty-four from Liberty, making a class of thirty-one to start our first year. We were initiated into high school by an initiation party given by the seniors at the skating rink. The girls won the intramural basketball championship from the senior girls that year. The class decorated the May Day throne for the graduating seniors to com- plete the year's activities. The officers chosen that year were: President, Maurice Bosse, Vice President, Jim Mont- gomery, Secretary, Verdette Compton, Treasurer, Janet Ferrell, and Student Council members, Frances Watkins and Jerry Swisher. We entered the sophomore year with the thought that we were no longer greenies. The intramurals were won again that year by the undefeated sophomore girls. The ofiiicers selected to ofticiate during the year were: President, Maurice Bosse, Vice Presi- dent, Jim Montgomery, Secretary, Janet Ferrell, Treasurer, Mary Jane Light, Student Council, Shirley Strait and Jerry Swisher. With the idea that we were growing up, we entered our iunior year and succeeded in giving the class play Dark Mountain. The cast included, Verdette Compton as Mr. Fulton, Peg Ridge, Mrs. Fulton, Mary Jane Light, Ann, Barbara Wittenmyer, Susan, Elizabeth Hissong, Toni, Janet Ferrell, Judy, Bill Lanning, Ted, Jerry Swisher, an Indian, Jim Montgomery, a mountaineer, Maurice Bosse, Walter. Mr. Steele was the director of the play. We all had a lot of fun presenting it. This year the boys and girls both were victorious in the intramural games. We gave a Junior-Senior Banquet for the seniors and also decorated for their commencement services. The officers for the year were: President, Maurice Bosse, Vice President, Elizabeth Hissong, Secretary, Janet Ferrell, Treasurer, Mary Jane Light, Student Council, Barbara Wittenmyer and Jim Montgomery. We realized when we entered our senior year that it would be our last year here at LHS so we were determined to enioy every day of it. We started by electing: President, Mary Roller, Vice President, Jim Montgomery, Secre- tary, Janet Ferrell, Treasurer, Mary Jane Light, Student Council, Doris Schoonover and Bill lnbody as class officers to lead us through our last year. We then presented Bashful Bertie, our senior play, with Mrs. Wilson as the director. We were complimented on the direction and performance. Our Commencement and Baccalaureate were programs of deep concern to all of us tor they made us realize that our school days were over. I0 MARY ROLLER, MARY We grant she had much wit, And wasn't shy of using it. Scholarship Team 1, 2, 3, 4-H 1, 2, Secretary 2, Orchestra 1, Band 2, 3, 4, Intramural Champs 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Pianist 3, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Pianist 3, 4, Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4, Newspaper Staff 3, 4, Editor 4, BashtuI Bertie 4, Library 1, 2, 3, National Honor Society 4, FHA 1, Chonita 1, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Oh, Doctor 4, May Day 4, Class President 4, Principal's Oftice 3, 4, Music Audi- tions 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Scholarship Test 4, Popularity Con- test 3, 4. JAMES MONTGOMERY, JIM Of all the fine fellows here's one of the best, He's worked for his school without any rest. Class Vice President 1, 2, 3, Student Council 3, FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 3, 4, Dark Mountain 3, Bashful Bertie 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Champs 3, 4, Annual Staft 4, Editor 4, Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Octet 3, Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Boys' Quartet 3, Music Auditions 2, 3, 4, Oh, Doctor 4, Master of Ceremonies 4, Popularity Contest 3, 4, Orchestra 1, Band 2, Chonita 1, Dusky Dark CIouds 2. JANET FERRELL, JANET For every occasion she utters wit, That marks the event and seems to fit. Cheerleader 1, 2, 4, Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, Band 2, 4, Chonita 1, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Oh, Doctor 4, Dark Mountain 3, BasI1fuI Bertie 4, Library 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club I, FHA 1, 2, 3, Class Treasurer 1, Class Secretary 3, 4, Scholarship Team 1, 2, National Honor Society 3, 4, Annual Staff 4, 4-H 1, 2, Reporter 2, Intramural Champs 1, 2, 3, 4, Homecoming 3, Music Auditions 1, 2, 3, 4, May Day 4, Senior Scholarship Test 4, Popularity Contest 4. MARY JANE LIGHT, MARY JANE She's the kind of girl folks like to see, Just as friendly as she can be. Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Ensemble 3, 4, Oh, Doctor 4, Chonita 1, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, Secretary 3, Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4, Annual Staff 4, Newspaper Staff 4, Intra- mural Champs 3, 4, Dark Mountain 3, Bashful Bertie 4, May Day 4, Popularity Contest 4, Music Auditions 3, 4. 11 B WILLARD ARMSTRONG, WlLLARD You think him solemn as can be, Say, don't believe quite all you see. Basketball 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Boys' Chorus 2, 3, 4, Newspaper Staff 4, Class Play Manager 3, 4, Intramural Champs 3, 4, Basketball Manager 2, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Commercial Club 1, Annual Staff 4, Oh, Doctor 4, May Day 4, Court of Honor 3. JOELLEN BEUCLER, JO She's jolly and gay and pecks of fun, And gives her best to everyone. Pep Club 1, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorur 'I 2, 3, 4, FHA 1, 2, Annual Staff 4, Office 3, 4, Bashful Dj Chonita 1, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Oh, Doctor 4, May Day 4. MAURICE BOSSE, MORRY Cheerful and good naturecl, as you all know, And in basketball he certainly goes. Football 1, 2, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 4, Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Quartet 3, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Newspaper Staff 4, Class President 1, 2, 3, Dark Mountain 3, Chonita 1, Class Play Manager 4, FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Quartet 3, Treasurer 2, Vice President 3, Secretary 4, Intramural Champs 3, 4, May Day 4, Music Auditions 3, 4. MARILYN BRANNAN, MARILYN She must have thoughts of gentle sort, We never hear her quick retort. Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, Pep Club 1, Library 2, Office 3, 4, Home- coming Attendant 3, 4, Annual Staff 4, Court of Honor 3, Chonita 1, Oh, Doctor 4, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Com- mercial Club 1, May Day 4. 12 MARY LOU BROBST, BROBST Where fun is there is Mary Lou, For pranks she knows just what to do. Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Champs 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 3, Annual Staff 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Bashful Bertie 4, Orchestra 1, Band 2, 3, 4, Library 4, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Chonita 1, Oh, Doctor 4, Pep Club 1, FHA 1, 4-H 1, Declamation Contest 3, 4, Music Audi- tions 1, 2, 3, 4, Popularity Contest 4, Maid of Honor 4. VERDETTE COMPTON, AUTNEY His days at Liberty have been short, But he has proven he's a real sport. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, Manager 2, 3, 4, Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 4, Band 2, Boys' Ensemble 2, Honor Society 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4, Scholarship Team 2, 3, 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, News- paper Staff 3, 4, Class Secretary 1, Intramural Champs 3, 4, Dark Mountain 3, Bashful Bertie 4, Chonita 1, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Softball 1, 2, Commercial Club 1, May Day 4, Senior Scholarship Test 4, Popularity Contest 4. HELEN DOWNING, HELEN We've liked her in our high school days, For Helen has such pleasant ways. Pep Club 1, FHA 1, 2, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Cafeteria 1, 2, 3, 4, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Chonita 1, Oh, Doctor 4, May Day 4. ELIZABETH HISSONG, SlS In assembly she giggles in halls as we pass, And we hear her low chuckle as we step into class. Cheerleader 3, 4, Ensemble 1, 3, 4, Band 4, Chonita 1, Dark Mountain 3, Bashful Bertie 4, Library 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 1, Class Vice President 3, Newspaper Staff 3, 4, Intra- mural Champs 1, 2, 3, 4, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Commer- cial Club 1, Oh, Doctor 4, May Day 4, Music Auditions 1, 3, 4, 4-H 1, Maid of Honor 4. 13 BILL INBODY, BILL He's sent his clad's car all around, And found a girl in nearly every town. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Student Council 4, President 4, FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Ensemble 2, 3, 4, Class Play Manager 3, BashfuI Bertie 4, Intramural Champs 3, 4, Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, May Day 4, Music Auditions 3, 4, Chonita 1, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Oh, Doctor 4, Popularity Contest 4. WILLIAM LANNING, BILL Can he talk? Well you bet, He'll be champion in any test. Football 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4, Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 4, Cheer- leader 2, Librarian 2, 3, 4, Dark Mountain 3, Class Play Manager 4, Annual Staff 4, Newspaper Staff 3, 4, Intramural Champs 3, 4, Scholarship Team 3, Softball 2, May Day 4, Chonita 1, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Oh, Doctor 4, Com- mercial Club 1, Basketball Manager 4. ELSIE LAROCHE, ELSIE To be a cow girl quick and sure, She needs but a gun and a set of spurs. Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 4, FHA 1, 2, 3, Reporter 3, Newspaper Staff 4, Cafeteria 1, Camera Club 1, Oh, Doctor 4, Chonita 1, May Day 4, Oltice 3, 4-H 2, 3, Reporter 3, Vice President 2, Pep Club 1. MICKEYLOU LAROCHE, MICKEY She's one of the girls in our class, Who's always a helper and one of the best. FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Historian 3, President 4, Pep Club 1, Camera Club 1, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Chonita 1, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Oh, Doctor 4, 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3-, Secretary 4, National Club Congress 3, May Day 4. 14 DELORES PRICE, DELLlE She gives us all a gentle smile, But she stays quiet all the while. 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 1, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Chonita 1, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Oh, Doctor 4, Camera Club 1, Cafeteria 1, 2, 3, 4. MARGARET RIDGE, PEG She laughs with others with great delight, Then tackles her lessons with all her might. Commercial Club 1, Office 1, 3, 4, Library 1, 2, 3, Intra- mural Champs 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-captain 2, Chonita 1, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Oh, Doctor 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Ensemble 1, 3, 4, Dark Mountain 3, Bashful Bertie 4, Newspaper Stal? 4, Annual Staff 4, 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 1, Vice President 2, Presi- dent 3, 4, Pep Club 1, Orchestra 1, Band 2, 3, 4, May Day 4, National Honor Society 3, 4, Scholarship Team 1, 2, 3, Music Auditions 1, 3, 4, State Club Congress 3, Senior Scholarship Team 4, Quiz Book Contest 3. DORIS SCHOONOVER, SCHOONY It seems she possesses a great sunray, Her face is so happy, her spirit so gay. Pep Club 1, Commercial Club 1, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 4, Chonita 1, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, Oh, Doctor 4, Intramural Champs 3, 4, Student Council 4, Home- coming Queen 4, May Day Queen 4. JERRY SWISHER, SWlSHER He's happy-go-lucky ancl thinks it quite right, To be teasing somebody with all of his might. Football 1, 2, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Chorus 2, Mixed Chorus 2, Newspaper Staff 3, 4, Student Council 2, Intra- mural Champs 3, 4, Dark Mountain 3, Bashful Bertie 4, FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Quartet 4, Vice President 4, Dusky Dark Clouds 2, May Day 4, Softball 4. 15 KARL WILLIAMSON, KARLSKI Karl's a pal for anyone, To cheer us up or start some fun. Basketball 1, 2, 3, Football 3, 4, Intramural Champs 3, 4, Softball I, 2, 4, Class Play Manager 3, 4, Commercial Club 'I, 4-H I, 2, 3, 4, May Day 4. BARBARA WITTENMYER, BARB Here's a girl that's forever gay, And always has a kind word to say. Pep Club I, FHA I, 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 2, President 3, Degree Chairman 4, Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Ensemble I, 2, 3, 4, Chonita 'l, Music Auditions I, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Champs 'l, 2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 3, 4, Student Council 3, Dark Mountain 3, Newspaper Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, May Day 4, Oh, Doctor 4, Dusky Dark CIouds 2, Senior Scholarship Test 4. I6 Seaiwz We, the Senior Class of 1951, will the following outstanding qualities and precious belongings to the following: Article 1. To Mrs. Wilson we will our Senior English Class and their good attendance. Article ll. To the Juniors, we will our ability to get Mrs. Wilson angry in the mornings. Article Ill. To the Sophomore girls, the Senior girls will the Senior boys. Article IV. To the Freshmen, we will any old tricks that we have not tried. Article V. Elizabeth Hissong wills her specks to Mrs. Brown. Doris Schoonover wills her ability to sleep in study hall to Angelene Groat. Maurice Bosse wills his Model-A to Bill Conaway. See if you can wreck this one, Bill. Margaret Ridge wills her ability to get into trouble and out again before the teachers catch her to Tom Schoonover. Delores Price wills her ability to get along with the teachers to Gay Nell Brown. Janet Ferrell wills her ability to have fun in library to Joan Williamson. Karl Williamson wills his butch haircut to Wade Benson. Joellen Beucler wills her shortness to Tom Osborn. Mary Lou Brobst wills her big mouth to Norma Jean Clymer. Helen Downing wills her ability to write short- hand 180 words per minute to Mary Lou Ken- nedy. Do you think you can do it, Mary Lou? Elsie LaRoche wills her ability to fall oft a horse to Nancy Ridge. Mary Roller wills her ability to play the piano to Tom Moorhead. Bill Inbody wills his position as fullback on the football team to Neil Vermillion. A little more weight and power to you, Neil. Marilyn Brannon wills her bashtulness to Kay- wood Miller. Mickey LaRoche wills her ability to get out of classes as much as possible to anyone who can get by with it. Willard Armstrong wills to Wayne Spitnale his left-hand hook shot. Don't make over 20 points a game, Wayne. Verdette Compton wills his powerful Willys and ability to fall out of it to Roy Beck. Don't dent the fenders, Roy. Mary Light wills her giggly ways to Janelle Misamore. Barbara Wittenmyer wills her ability to stay out of trouble to Romell Brown. Watch your step, Romell. Bill Lanning wills to Dan Gerber his ability to argue on either side of the subiect, right or wrong. Jim Montgomery wills his singing ability to Don Reigle. Don't hit too many oft notes, Don. Jerry Swisher wills his way of getting along with the Ag. teacher to David Wilson. We hereby set our hand this 9th day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hun- dred and fifty-one, and declare this to be our last will and testament. In witness thereof we sign this document. 62441 w.is5.91.-..-A.-2' 9-Mfiwewszzs As we are browsing through the library this dull summer evening, we become curious as we begin to notice some familiar names in the news of different magazines, newspapers, and society columns. Why, they are the names of our old classmates! We see that Janet Ferrell has been a great success on stage and screen and has just received an Oscar for one of her latest pictures. In the radio and television log we read where Elsie LaRoche has realized her fondest dreams and is now the western singing star on TV Ranch. Her partner is Cactus Bill Inbody, who has be- come quite an artist at making brands out of people's initials. Also on television we find that since the Charleston fad has come back again, that Elizabeth Hissong and Jerry Swisher have put to good use the knowledge they gained back in their school days. They are star dance attractions everywhere, but right now they are appearing on their old friend Maurice Bosse's television show, Bosse's Brews. Maurice took his scientific knowledge and came up with some amazing concoctions. ln the society column we see where Delores Price is having her house redecorated and Mary Jane Light, who has become a very noted fashion designer is planning her draperies, walls, etc. Of course we must look at the sports page to see how our favorite teams are coming along. ln the big leagues we see that the player man- ager for the Indians is Karl Williamson, who has made quite a name for himself with the best batting average and most home runs for the last three years. And who else is the president of the club but Verdette Compton, who has been supporting them and all their pennant winning teams. Across the page is a full page ad on how to relieve your mind and get your troubles off your chest by coming to Brother Armstrong. He has become quite a well-to-do business man by being a professional listener. His associate, Peg, has also become quite wealthy by doing nothing but listen to people's troubles sympathetically. 79 ln the scientific magazine on the next table we see a large write-up on a very noted authority on lightning bugs. Why, it is Bill Lanning and we see in the picture that Doris Schoonover is his assistant. She became quite scientifically minded after her school days. We have noticed many colorful and attractive ads as we have been going through these dif- ferent magazines and papers and now we have the answer. Barbara Wittenmyer has established a very successful commercial art and advertis- ing business and is widely known all over the world. Helen Downing is the head art director and is looked upon as a great authority in com- mercial art. Right now we see one of their attrac- tive full page ads and it is advertising M 81 W Super Markets. Mary Roller is busily engaged in running a chain of stores with the home office in Wisconsin. She always seemed interested in that sort of thing and now her stores are the most modern and convenient in the world. ln the latest Life magazine we see a picture of Mickey LaRoche. We see that she has also done quite well for herself. She is now the owner of the most talked about herd of Holsteins in the country, has a famous dairy, and her herd has won many ribbons from the highest competition in the country. We are glad to see that Joellen and Marilyn are getting along so well. There is a nice picture of their new ultra modern home on South Main Street in Findlay. They are happily engaged in their work as chief supervisors of advertising and personnel at the Ohio Oil. And here is the Radio and Television Mirror with the feature article on Jim Montgomery and Mary Lou Brobst, who have become prominent figures in the music world. They have developed quite an act and have toured Europe, and the Islands three times. Well it's closing time at the library but it was well worth our time coming tonight because our questions have been answered on what our old friends and classmates at Liberty are doing now in this year of 1961. Seated: Mary Jane Light, Verdette Compton, Ferrell, Jim Montgomery, Mary Roller Mrs Wil Elizabeth Hissong, Margaret Ridge, Joellen Beu- son, Director, Billy Inbody. cler. Standing: Mary Brobst, Jerry Swisher, Janet Seadafrelaca play Bashful Bertie was a comedy written by Fred Caldwell. It was directed by Mrs. Wilson and presented on the evening of November 9, 1951. The play takes place in Miss Hetty's select boarding house and Bashful Bertie is the main character who is very much disturbed when he even thinks of a girl. Before the play is over Bertie is engaged to three girls, but everything comes out all right in the end, and everyone is quite well satisfied. The cast consisted of: Bertie ...... . . . .Verdette Compton Miss Hetty .... Margaret Ridge Bonnie ...,. .... E lizabeth Hissong Pamela .. ...... Janet Farrell India ..,.. Mary Jane Light Colette .... Mary Lou Brobst Rose ..,.... .... J oellen Beucler Aunt Nellie ......... Mary Roller Steve ...... James Montgomery Willie .. ...... Jerry Swisher Lefty . . . . . . .Bill Inbody 4 43-1 M A 3, vwwaf' 71 'I 3 Em fi - .-Ju 3-v:a,,?G EE: ., v :V at l, 2' ' Row One: Mary Lou Arnold, Angelene Groot, Gerber, Fred Hoenicke, Leland Wiler, Carolyn Marilyn Kisseberth, Mrs. Gongwer, Janelle Misa- Castello, Dorothy Dukes. Row Three: Jack Hook, more, Jo Ann Woodward, Carol Bowman. Row Roy Ridge, Lester Butler, John Hanna. Not in Two: Helen Radabaugh, Gay Nell Brown, Dan Picture: Margaret Osborn. fandom Three years ago, eleven members came from Benton Ridge to form a class of freshmen at Liberty. The next year Lester Butler came to join us. In our sophomore year we lost Dale Arnold and Rose Vermillion. Our class officers for our iunior year were: President, Fred Hoenicke, Vice President, Dan Gerber, Secretary, Carolyn Castello: Treasurer, John Hanna. Janelle Misamore and Roy Ridge were our Student council representatives. Mrs. Gongwer was our sponsor. I I9 'fx K.g,'. Marguerite Litzenberg. Row Three: Mr. Howard, Donald Riegle, David Wilson, Marlo Brannan, Le- land Beucler, Kaywood Miller, Paul Smaltz, Hilbern Stillberger, David Hissong. Not in Picture: Marilyn Breyman, June Groot. Rqw One: Norma Clymer, Leona Newland, Phyllis Grose, Phyllis Thomas, Joyce Groat, Delores Wit- tenmyer, Nancy Ridge, Joan Williamson, .lo Ann Way. Row Two: Rosemary Wonder, David William- son, Howard Radabaugh, Roy Beck, Jerry Bosse, Wade Benson, William Conaway, Tom Moorhead, S wdddgfdfdftq In our Freshman Class we started with thirty-five members. Eleven came from Benton Ridge. During the year Jack Blair moved to Oregon, Roena Taylor went to Findlay, Ben Higgins to Michigan, Dean Sifred withdrew, Ralph Taylor to Findlay, Twila McKit- rick came from Findlay and then moved back to Findlay. We chose our class officers as follows: President, Wade Benson, Secretary, Phyllis Grose, Treasurer, Delores Wittenmyer, Student Council, Jo Ann Way and Jerry Bosse. Mr. Stormont was our sponsor. In the second year of our high school we'started with twenty-eight members. Ten were from Benton Ridge. During the year Tom Moorhead moved to Columbus and Wilda Lytle withdrew. This year we chose our class officers as follows: President, Bill Conaway, Vice President, Wade Benson, Secretary, Jerry Bosse, Treasurer, David Wilson, Student Council members were Kaywood Miller and Marguerite Litzenberg. Mr. Howard was our sponsor. 22 Qi . 'K 'iii we Row One: Romelle Brown, Sandra Bryan, Carol Clark, Marilyn Hottensmith, Moneen Hook, Doris Knepper, Mary Conaway, Janet Schoonover, Sally Bennett. Row Two: Stephen Wittenmyer, Ted Coats, Roger Saums, Mary Lou Kennedy, Shirley Benroth, Mary Lou Smith, Wayne Spitnale, Dale Powell, William Rettig, Mr. Craine. Row Three: Joe Brobst, Neil Vermillion, Gerald Kidd, Tom Schoonover, Tom Osborn, Orren Watkins, William Misamore, Weston Orwick, Robert Allen. Qzeadmmz Kiowa Qdalfaag The Freshman Class of '54 started with an enrollment of twenty-seven students. Sixteen of these members came from Benton Ridge. They chose the following students for their officers: President, Tom Schoonover, Secretary- Treasurer, Moneen Hook, Student Council, Mary Lou Smith and Roger Saums. aqui Row One: Barbara Cramner, Barbara Beucler, Dorsey Cotter, Norman Shank, Eugene LaRoche, Marjorie Butler, Patty Decker, Marilyn Flickinger, Jon Saums, Mrs. West. Doris Wells. Row Two: Jack Eshleman, Rex Siferd, facade Row One: Sue Perrott, Donna Allen, Phoebe Van Brannan, Mrs. Brown. Row Three: Earl Price, Roger Cleve, Betty Moorhead, Judy Grose, Jean Searles. Zoll, Dean Wiler, John Manges, Don Bennett. Not Row Two: Jimmie Keeler, Ned Wiler, Connie Cas- in picture: Mary Alice Bish, Carol Land, Joe tello, Barbara Cramer, Martha Orwick, Kent Bolondel. 24 Size! Qaeda Row One: Shirley Miller, Joan Bosse, Mrs. Beach, Wyler, Tommy Core. Row Three: John Beucler, Wil Shirley Allen, Evelyn Cramer. Row Two: Dean liam Loy, Myles Sherrick, Rex Cramer. Cramner, Jack Hock, Ronald Huysman, Robert 745491446 Row One: Sandra Cramner, Ann Doersam, Mar- Shafer, Lois Jimison, Carol Price, John Bennett, garet Engard, Rebecca Moorhead, Carolyn Wil- John Miles, Mrs. John. Row Three: Robert Price, son, Frances Neeley, Karen Stillberger. Row Two: Jimmy Brenner, Robert Lytle, Jerry Benroth, John Brobst, Ronald Dorner, Kay Zoll, Mary Michael Wittenmyer, Wayne Orwick. 25 ?awzZ4 Row One: Brenda Allen, Judy Zoll, Mary Wiler, Helen Wolber, Janet Powell, Jill Wittenmyer, Nancy Gongwer. Row Two: Sharon Vorpe, Nellie Clymer, Paula Whitney, Sara Radabaugh, Jayne Huffman., Jeanette Butler, LaDonna Lytle, Kay Misamore, Miss Fleming. Row Three: Bob Loy, Larry Beck, David Manges, Larry Land, William Oldham, David Oldham, Junior Miller, Bobby Searles, John Wells. magma Row One: Ann Zeisloft, Janet Neeley, Lana Ran- dolph, Patricia Zent, Linda Lou Lazenby, Rose Marie Neeley, Shelba Pepple, Virginia Line. Row Two: Jerry Cramer, Peter Perrott, Wilbur Stearns, Tommy Nash, Tommy Cramer, Wayne Benson, Steve Hart. Row Three: Jimmy Mitchell, Jack Miller, Buddie Clymer, Russell Doersam, Kenneth Engard, David Fisher, Mrs. Gardner. 26 eaaadQmv!e M. , Row One: Linda Wittenmyer, Ruth Price, Maryann Mitchell, Charlotte Sue Thomas, Mary Ann Teats, Joane Hobbs, Mary Carol Perrott, Patty Smith. Row Two: Eugene McCartney, Mary Orwick, De- lores Lytle, Jean Huysman, Joyce Benroth, Joy Benroth, Elaine Sherrick, Margaret Guear, David Hanrahan. Row Three: Larry Zent, James Cramer, Dale Castello, Paul Bolander, Thomas Lytle, Karl Cramer, Larry Porter, Roger Cramer, Mrs. Stewart. Not in Picture: Nancy Moorhead. MQW N-...N Row One: Sally Wittenmyer, Aneita Van Cleve, Betty Bennett, Dorothy Wells, Cheryl Stillberger, Rita Loy, Diana Grose. Row Two: Larry Miller, David Schumacher, Janis Cramer, Jane Whitney, Sandy LaRoche, Ann Neeley, Jim Land, Edwin Smaltz. Row Three: Earl Smaltz, Marion Clymer, Larry Dickes, Ronnie Crosser, Junior Hobbs, Billy Keeler, Mrs. Gideon. Annual executives An average chit-chat Studious senior Working hard? Office training? Sophisticated sophomore Mr. Superintendent What happen? 9. IO ll T2 13 14 15 16 Mr. O. smiles again Rare moment Just married! ah-ah Bill lnteresting isn't it? Planning plays nshopn Enioying play practice 28 Corn popping session Greenie Craft class Ain't she too short? After hours Enjoying Old Sole Rudolph who? Practice makes perfed Most popular people All kinds of faces College mon Sophomore class sponsor Some of our alum S1uden1's-eye view Grade operettu Won'! she pose wi 29 ni th you? Just some kids from mixed chorus Anofher one? Gentlemen, please! Help! Murder! M 1552259 1. Mwduqrdf I' iv 'T' m ' A , 7 NH' ,wi W 1 'ir 'H , WI all .lui lr, 6 4 1,1 , Q I fir .,, ' 'ind M ...Fx ' 'fn nm J i ' -5 A ..: - ll j 0' ? 'lu Row One: Bill Lanning, Willard Armstrong, Ver- dette Compton, Mary Roller, Barbara Wittenmyer, Maurice Bosse, Jerry Swisher. Row Two: Mrs. Gongwer, sponsor, Helen Radabaugh, Elizabeth Hissong, Mary Jane Light, Margaret Ridge, Mary Lou Brobst, Gay Nell Brown, Dorothy Dukes Elsie LaRoche, Mr. Oswald, Sponsor Row Three John Hanna, Jack Hook, Tom Moorhead Fred Hoenicke, Dan Gerber, Lester Butler The editors of the Liberty Eagle hope you have enioyed the newspaper this year We have tried to produce a bigger and better newspaper for your enjoyment. We wish to thank Mrs. Gongwer and Mr. Oswald for their very capable assistance. Editor-in-Chief ,.,,,... Assistant Editor .,.,. Business Manager ........ Assistant Business Manager Circulation Editor ...,.. '. . . , Assistant Circulation Editor ,,.. Society Editor ....,... ,... Assistant Society Editor , . , Humor Editor ........ Assistant Humor Editor . . Athletics Editor ...,...,. Assistant Athletics Editor . . . Art Editor .....,.,... Assistant Art Editor , . . Mimeograph Editor ...,,,. . . . . Mary Roller , , . . Dan Gerber Verdette Compton .. Fred Hoenicke . . , Elsie LaRoche ,. Dorothy Dukes Elizabeth Hissong Helen Radabaugh . . . Jerry Swisher .... John Hanna . . . Bill Lanning . . . . Lester Butler .. Maurice Bosse . , . . Tom Moorhead Willard Armstrong Assistant Mimeograph Editor , ......... Jack Hook Typing Editor ..... .... . . Barbara Wittenmyer Assistant Typists . , . ..... Typing ll Class Reporters . .,,.......,...... ,. . Peg Ridge Mary Jane Light, Mary Lou Brobst Advisors . . . . ....,.. ....... M rs. Gongwer Mr. Oswald Seated Barbara Wittenmyer, Margaret Ridge, more, Verdette Compton, Dan Gerber, Carolyn Janet Ferrell, Mary Roller. Standing: Janelle Misa- Castello, Mr. Butler, Advisor. ' Wana Society The membership ofthe National Honor Society is based upon scholarship, service, leader- ship, and character. A scholastic average of A or B must be obtained by these students. The purpose of the National Honor Society is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimu- late the desire to render service, promote leadership, and develop character. The seniors who are now members are: Verdette-Compton, Margaret Ridge, Janet Ferrell, and Barbara Wittenmyer. The other members to be initiated into the society this year are: Mary E. Roller, Dan Gerber, Janelle Misamore, and Carolyn Castello. Mr. Butler is the faculty advisor for the group. 32 j'HiLlQ2f' 1 if 6 W- wit- - P an - X ',V. : Row One: Mary Jane Light, Janet Ferrell, Eliza- beth Hissong, Doris Schoonover, Mary Lou Brobst, Margaret Ridge, Joellen Beucler. Row Two: Mari lyn Brannan, Mary Roller, Barbara Wittenmyer, Mickey LaRoche, Helen Downing, Delores Price, at wiiaf Elsie LaRoche. Row Three: Karl Williamson, Billy Inbody, Bill Lanning, Willard Armstrong, James Montgomery, Maurice Bosse, Verdette Compton, Jerry Swisher. Dfw MAY QUEEN DORIS SCHOONOVER MAIDS OF HONOR Elizabeth Hissong Mary Lou Brobst MASTER OF CEREMONIES James Montgomery ATTENDANTS Joellen Beucler Marilyn Brannon Barbara Wittenmyer Janet Ferrell Margaret Ridge Mary Jane Light Mary Roller Helen Downing Mickey LaRoche Willard Armstrong Maurice Bosse Verdette Compton Billy Inbody Bill Lanning Jerry Swisher Karl Williamson Elsie LaRoche Delores Price This day of testivity was a wonderful climax to our high school days. 33 Janet Ferrell Carolyn Castello Joan Way Moneen Hook Mary Roller Jo Ann Way Margaret Ridge Mary Lou Brobst Mary Roller Mary Lou Brobst Janet Ferrell Mary Jane Light Mary Roller Row One: Janet Ferrell, Moneen Hook, Mary Jane Light, Mary Roller, Margaret Ridge, Mary Lou Brobst, Carolyn Castello, Jo Ann Way. Row Two: David Wilson, Billy Inbody, Wade Benson, Tom Schoonover, James Montgomery, Verdette Comp- ton, Jack Hook, Kaywood Miller. Zhymeauzq eww: Most Popular Senior Most Popular Junior Most Popular Sophomore Most Popular Freshman Best Citizen Prettiest Hair Most Scholastic Best Athlete Most Talented Musician Jolliest Best Looking Neatest Most Likely to Succeed 34 Ps Bill lnbody Jack Hook Wade Benson Tom Schoonover Verdette Compton Wade Benson Verdette Compton David Wilson James Montgomery Kaywood Miller Bill lnbody Jack Hook Verdette Compton 7. 71. ,-4. Row One: Phyllis Thomas, Delores Wittenmyer, Nancy Ridge, Jo Ann Way, Mickey LaRoche, Carol Bowman, Phyllis Grose, Helen Radabaugh Gay Nell Brown. Row Two: Marilyn Brannan Mary Jane Light, Joan Williamson, Delores Price Doris Knepper, Barbara Wittenmyer, Shirley Ben- roth, Moneen Hook, Romelle Brown, Marilyn Hot- tensmith, Mary Conaway, Rosemary Wonder. The F. H. A. again welcomed Mrs. Brown as their advisor for the year. During the summer the F. H. A. had several meetings. The chapter had a bake sale and also had a booth at the Hancock County Fair. During the school year, we had a ' Freshman Initiation, and a Christmas Party with the F. F. A. The officers this year are: President ...., . . , Mickey LaRoche Vice President . . . .... Jo Ann Way Secretary . . . ...... Nancy Ridge Treasurer . . . . . Delores Wittenmyer Reporter .. .... Phyllis Thomas Historian ..... .... C arol Bowman Parliamentarian . . . Phyllis Grose 7. 7.1-Z Row One: Lester Butler, Wade Benson, Jerry Bosse, James Montgomery, Jerry Swisher, Maurice Bosse, Billy Inbody, Leland Wiler, John Hanna. Row Two: Mr. Craine, sponsor, David Williamson, Roger Saums, Roy Beck, Tom Schoonover, Tom Osborn, Orren Watkins, William Conaway, Wayne Spitnale, Donald Riegle, Stephen Witten- myer. Row Three: Ted Coats, Hilbern Stillberger, Neil Vermillion, Marlo Brannan, Weston Orwick, William Misamore, Howard Radabaugh, Leland Beucler, Kaywood Miller, David Wilson, Paul Smaltz, William Rettig. This year under the supervision of our new Agriculture teacher, Mr. Craine, the F. F. A. boys undertook many new projects and had many interesting times. Some of them were a trip to Chicago to the International Livestock Show, the Parent-Son Banquet, an F. F. A. basketball team, the county Pest Hunt and the county judging team and state judging team. The officers were: President .... . , . James Montgomery Vice President .. ..,. Jerry Swisher Secretary .... .... M aurice Bosse Treasurer ..,. . . . Jerry Bosse Reporter . . . .. Billy lnbody I I 5,43 -f cm: Row One: Janelle Misamore, Mary Lou Brobst, son, Mrs. Gongwer, teacher. Row Three: David Bill Lanning, Janet Ferrell, Elizabeih Hissong. Row Hissong, Tom Moorhead, William Conaway, Don- Two: Sally Bennett, Jo Ann Woodward, Dale ald Riegle, Powell, Joe Brobsf, Jo Ann Way, Joan William- Agddfbdfly The Library for 1950-51 has prospered in many ways. This year we have new books and have subscribed for new magazines. We have also a wide selection of books from the Findlay Library. We have received much enioyment from These books. 36 ., L .,, E 2 ii W gtigfs-vm greg ra, xfgifzrgi 25,4 5 wx, mai fm Q, -we . . its ww- W' ' Riagg XQJM- My -f s.-s-.Y ....,.,.. ,.,, . ,. . .. .. Row One: Carolyn Castello, Carol Clark, Joellen Beucler, Phyllis Thomas, Mary Jane Light, Eliza- beth Hissong, Janet Ferrell, Sandra Bryan, Mar- garet Ridge, Barbara Wittenmyer, Moneen Hook, Nancy Ridge, Mary Lou Brobst, Mary Roller. Row Two: Mrs. West, Director, Rosemary Wonder, Mickey LaRoche, Marilyn Hottensmith, Doris Knepper, Mary Lou Smith, Sally Bennett, Leona Newland, Phyllis Grose, Shirley Benroth, Janet Schoonover, Dorothy Dukes, Helen Radabaugh, Jo Ann Way, Doris Schoonover, Marilyn Brannon, Angelene Groat, Elsie LaRoche, Row Three: Gay Nell Brown, Janelle Misamore, Carol Bowman, David Hissong, Donald Riegle, John Hanna, Wayne Spitnale, Leland Beucler, Weston Orwick, Orren Watkins, Marlo Brannan, Kaywood Miller, Delores Wittenmyer, Helen Downing, Mary Lou Kennedy. Row Four: James Montgomery, Maurice Bosse, Tom Schoonover, Wade Benson, Jerry Bosse, Billy Inbody, Jack Hook, Roy Ridge, Fred Hoenicke, Willard Armstrong, Dan Gerber, Bill Lanning, Gerald Kidd, William Conaway, Ver- dette Compton, David Wilson. 77Z6zed gimme We consisted of sixty-two members. We helped out in the Christmas program with several Christmas songs. This year we elected officers. They were: President, James Montgomery, Vice President, Kaywood Miller, Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Jane Light, Reporter, Carolyn Castello, Custodians, Tom Schoonover and Verdette Compton, Librarians, Elizabeth Hissong and Helen Radabaugh. Our pianist was Mary Roller and we were directed by Mrs. West. 0 Row One: Mary Jane Light, Elizabeth Hissong, Phyllis Thomas, Mrs. West, Director, Janet Ferrell, Margaret Ridge, Barbara Wittenmyer. Row Two: John Hanna, Mary Lou Brobst, Roy Ridge, Fred Hoenicke, James Montgomery, Mary Roller, David Hissong. Row Three: Jack Hook, Billy Inbody, Dan Gerber, Bill Lanning, Verdette Compton, Maurice Bosse. OH! DOCTOR! The highlight of our mixed chorus this year was our Operetta Oh Doctor' It was presented on two nights, February 22 and 23. Characters were: Dr. Drinkwater Verdette Compton Ma'dam Chere' . . Barbara Wittenmyer Proprietor of Drinkwater Sanitarium He' mofhef Glory ............, Phyllis Thomas Mrs. Weakly .... . ,. Elizabeth Hissong Dr. Drinkwater's granddaughter Mrs. Crossley . . . . , Margaret Ridge Pancho ...,........ Maurice Bosse Dr. Slaughter . . . ,... Dan Gerber Mexican cowboy Dr. Cunem u n D I . n Bm Lanning Philip ............. James Montgomery Young ranch owner Dr. Coffin ................. .... F red Hoenicke , Three Doctors at Sanitarium hm ' Roy Rldge Old Timer John Hanna ' ................... ,... D 'cl H' Rambow av' lssong Bob .............. Jack Hook Colored servant at Sanitarium Glo.-y'5 fiance' Bessie ..,.................. , . . Mary Jane Light Cynfhie ,,,,,,,,, Janet Ferrell Maid at Sanitarium His Cousin Honor .................... ...... M ary Brobst Manuel ,,,.,,,,,,,, Blll Inbedy Pretending to be Glory Drinkwater Mexican rugtler There were choruses of doctors, nurses, patients, visitors, cowboys, and Spanish girls and boys. We were under the able directing of our director of music, Mrs. West We all enloyed our operetta very much. Costumes for the girls were made in our Home Ec. classes. J... . s mmsh s .ff W x x ts :nga ga Row One: Joellen Beucler, Doris Schoonover, Marilyn Brannan, Phyllis Thomas, Elizabeth His- song, Mary Jane Light, Dorothy Dukes, Mary Lou Brobst, Janet Ferrell, Margaret Ridge, Mary Roller, Moneen Hook, Nancy Ridge, Sandra Bryan. Row Two: Carol Clark, Rosemary Wonder, Mickey La- Roche, Doris Knepper, Sally Bennett, Mary Lou Smith, Phyllis Grose, Helen Radabaugh, Janelle Misamore, Joan Williamson, Jo Ann Way, Delores W-' Wittenmyer, Angelene Groat, Barbara Witten- myer, Mrs. West, Director. Row Three: Marilyn Hottensmith, Delores Price, Romelle Brown, Janet Schoonover, Leona Newland, Joyce Groat, Mari- lyn Kisseberth, Elsie LaRoche, Shirley Benroth, Gay Nell Brown, Helen Downing, Mary Lou Ken- nedy, Carol Bowman, Carolyn Castello, Mary Conaway. Not in Picture: Marylin Breyman, June Groat. This year our chorus consisted of forty-four members. We enjoyed singing together as a group. At Christmas time we ioined together with the boys' chorus and gave a Christmas program. As another activity we helped out with the operetta, Oh, Doctor! We also sent several members to the All County Festival. Our accompanist was Sandra Bryan and we were under the direction of Mrs. West. t 2 .Arif hiss . matt raft is is W my ,.. ,am m use its as ...ws-.-as , , Row One: Robert Allen, Stephen Wittenmyer, Joe Brobst, Neil Vermillion, John Hanna, Wayne Spit- nale, Kaywood Miller, David Hissong, Donald Riegle, Dale Powell, David Wilson, William Rettig, Mrs. West, Director. Row Two: Tom Schoonover, Jerry Bosse, Jack Hook, Billy Inbody, Roy Ridge, Orren Watkins, Weston Orwick, Marlo Brannan, gage ' - . . ' Wings Leland Beucler, William Misamore, Ted Coats. Row Three: James Montgomery, Maurice Bosse, Wade Benson, Fred Hoenicke, Willard Armstrong, Bill Lanning, Lester Butler, Dan Gerber, Gerald Kidd, William Conaway, Verdette Compton, Roger Saums. Our Boys' Chorus consisted of thirty-five members. We took part in the Christmas pro- gram. Also all of us took part in the operetta, Oh, Doctor! Fifteen ot our members song in the All County Festival. We enjoyed our year together. Our pianist was Mary Lou Brobst and we were directed by Mrs. West. ' , . ..,., W e ........ . .... .... ..,... . . V - W 2 W I, ' ,fs Row One: Carolyn Wilson, Joan Bosse, Martha Joe Brobst, Margaret Ridge, Mary Roller, Mrs. Orwick, Sue Perrott, Sally Bennett, Jack Hook, West, Director, Roger Zoll, Ned Wiler, Moneen Dean Wiler, Orren Watkins, Weston Orwick, Hook, Mary Lou Brobst, Mary Shafer, John Ben- Robert Allen. Row Two: John Brobst, Don Bennett, nett, Ronald Huysman Jimmie Keeler. gauze! Our band this year has grown to twenty-three in number. Those playing clarinet are John Brobst, Don Bennett, Joe Brobst, Peg Ridge, Carolyn Wilson, Joan Bosse, Martha Orwick and Sue Perrott. Sally Bennett and Mary Roller play saxophone. Trombone play- ers are Jack Hook, Mary Shafer, and Ned Wiler. Those playing trumpets are Orren Watkins, Weston Orwick, Robert Allen, John Bennett, Ronald Huysman, and Jimmie Keeler. The horn section consists of Moneen Hook and Mary Brobst. The drum players are Roger Zoll and Ned Wiler. Since our band has iust been organized for this year, we have not made any public appearances but hope to soon. 40 ROW ONE: Sue Perrott, Kaywood Miller, Billy lnbody, Janelle Misamore, Barbara Beucler. ROW TWO: Roger Saums, Mr. Oswald, sponsorp Roger Zoll, Marguerite Litzenberg, Mary Lou Smith, Doris Schoonover, .lon Saums, Roy Ridge. Zealand ' Bill lnbody was chosen president of the Student Council. The other officers were: Vice-President Kaywood Miller: Secretary-Treasurer, Janelle Misamore. Mr. Oswald was the advisor. The duty of these representatives is to be a messenger between the student body and facult . 'llhe Student Council sponsored the homecoming, the selling of basketball pins and also provided a Christmas tree for the school. 41 SEATED: Janelle Misamore, Doris Schoonover, Queen, Marilyn Brannan. 'STANDING Moneen Hook, Saunclra Bryan Helen Radabaugh, Jo Ann Way, Marguerite Litzenberg. Q . Doris Schoonover was chosen homecoming queen for 1950. Her attendants were: Senior, Marilyn Brannan, Juniors, Helen Radabough and Janelle Misamore, Sophomores, Marguerite Litzenberg, Jo Ann Way, Freshmen, Moneen Hook, and Sandra Bryan. The Queen was crowned by Verdette Compton, the football captain. 42 FIRST ROW: JoAnn Woodward, Gay Nell Brown, Helen Radabaugh, Dorothy Dukes, Carol Bowman. SECOND ROW: Mr. Howard, sponsor, Fred Hoenicke, John Hanna, Leland Wiler, Jack Hook, Dan Gerber. I The Junior class presented the mystery-comedy, This Ghost Business by Al W. Clark in April. The cast was: Joe Hardy ..................,...........................,.,,.,.. Dan Gerber A young married man inclined to believe in the supernatural., Eddie Canfield ,.........,,..............,....,................... Jack Hook A young married man 'who is full of schemes and practical iokes. A. G. Stevens ...............,....,.,.,.,..,,.................. Fred Hoenicke Former owner of a summer cottage near Joe and Eddie's cottage near the lake. Bill .........,.... . .............,.......................,....... Leland Wiler A tramp. Mose .... ...,..,,........,.,.,... .,.. J o hn Hanna Magnolia's boy-friend. Laura Hardy ...,, ...........,.,...,.. .... H e len Radabaugh Joe's wife. Mabel Canfield ...,............,,........,......,..........,, Gay Nell Brown Eddie's wife who is inclined to believe in ghosts. Eftie Forrest ,....,,..........................................,. Dorothy Dukes A talkative neighbor who brings startling news. Magnolia .... ...........,...................,......,..... C arol Bowman A colored cook. Marie .... .............................,.. ..... J o Ann Woodward A French maid. The play was under the direction of Mr. Howard. 43 www Q: fv A Z5 :rg ra V r' .. Lx f 1 f ' X x wif pw ..??w5W3gw, W. dk 1 Q K , gi :QM ' 2. 1 4,244,- SC ,-aux w 'Z: T W fa 2, Q 1 we W ,H z gy Cafeteria helpers Freddie's got a mustache Hen party Learning to be an executive Super salesman The more you lat? the less you eat Why so many tickets were .sold Just back from the hills He took the Atlas course! Planning what to do next Operetta practice Just out of the dark room Oh, goody! A movie! Just girls Worm's-eye view , Something of interest? ,zf I f , ff - C.-5 'F' 7 - P S Z' g I ?gf 'il I l .mix V A Lil' gg Wig E Arkff i. 1 ' 4, N , 53 fl A. ,lj A 9 mi, 9 4 K at xv ff is Nb A Y 24z,'5Za,'5g4 Mwmv Wm mamma mm V mgzmgtim sw an W sg m W F LEFT TO RIGHT: Nancy Ridge, Elizabeth Hissong, Janet Ferrell, Carolyn Castello The cheerleaders were elected in September ancl started the season at the McComb football game. Two former cheerleaders, Elizabeth His- song and Janet Ferrell, and two new ones, Nancy Ridge and Carolyn Castello, were elected. They all enioyed cheering together and profited from their friendship. 47 n il SWISH ER RIDGE ARMSTRONG 48 ROW ONE: Verdette Compton, Manager, Jerry ROW TWO: Weston Orwick, Tom Schoonover Swisher, Maurice Bosse, Willard Armstrong, James Wade Benson, William Misamore, David Wilson Montgomery, Roy Ridge, Bill Lanning, Manager. Mr. Howard, Coach. The win record wasn't so good this year C2-'I8l, but the boys gained experience under the supervision of Mr. Howard. There were two lettermen, Willard Armstrong and Jerry Swisher, on the team this year. Verdette Compton and Bill Lanning were-the managers for the team. Liberty ,,.. . . . 33 Van Buren. . Liberty .... . . . 'I9 Arlington . . Liberty ..,. .,.. 3 0 Ottawa ..., Liberty .... .... 3 'I McComb . . . Liberty . .... 37 Pandora . . . Liberty .... . . .A 35 Cory-Rawson Liberty . . . 26 Gilboa . . . . Liberty . .... 43 Arcadia . , . Liberty .,.. .... 3 1 Mt. Blanchard Liberty. . . 12 Vanlue . . . . Liberty Liberty .... .... Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty ..... ..,. 30 Van Buren .. 25 Arlington .. 20 McComb .... 38 Cory-Rawson 32 Miller City .. 46 Arcadia ,... 42 Mt. Blanchard 18 Vanlue .,... Tournament 33 Mt. Blanchard swag, s-Am AS it W :fi it 5 w-ufwesw 2 'Q m gmt-G is ses me is see, as Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty A A Liberty Liberty Liberty ROW ONE: Leland Beucler, Wayne Spitnale, Joe Brobst, David Hissong, Orren Watkins. ROW TWO: Wade Benson, William Misamore, David Wilson, Weston Orwick, Tom Schoonover. ZJUZUGJ The reserves had a K2-171 record this year. There were six freshmen and four sophomores on the team. Their win-loss record wasn't so good but they gained valuable experience that will help ss En when they play next year. . A 22 Van Buren A . Liberty. . A . A 25 Vanlue . A . 10 Arlington A Liberty. A A A . 33 Van Buren A A A A 15 Ottawa A A Liberty A A 13 Arlington . A A 12 McComb A A Liberty. A . . A 32 McComb A A A A A 25 Pandora A . A Liberty. . A A A 16 Cory-Rawson . . A 35 Cory-Rawson Liberty. A , A A 14 Miller City A A A A 24 Gilboa .... Liberty. A A . 22 Arcadia A A A A A A 24 Arcadia A... Liberty. A A A A 25 Mt, Blanchard A A , A A A . 31 Mt. Blanchard Liberty. . A A A 33 Vanlue A A 50 W-Neem. 'HQETE' feast A Vssssiafw' Hifi B'ie5'WfT t'9' E' ' W H mfgmggsglis,,,A2,QAAgKs2sefaEssssfiwggftgtrsgef-Qf'5mSW3ges? get AQ M5W?,Afpm'wf3lW5Q2S:sf 'filqilgwsititmreww mgggisisf si :A AAAA Q mg ewvsw Saws veit st' W rr ,gs rggmsm was msg ssgm ism W ww-,A gsm? Awww ,hm se AAAAQLQH Eli? mime 'XLSEWH gf? Bias ,En gines N? aiming-s5kiXaAwmzMsef3E5ee3s.?Qfifm Qeamem guage Xiymg V H neteseas 'KfE'sPfPfi'e'Ww As mssstxssr-is s Q gg Mwst ss 4-Ate svn eww nmsssrsm if5A,ssmw gmgg: www E Sims ,gets es Eiga agar tfikgsgg Smeg sis ss 53 5 wma. MM XVK V mag ' Eggs AEE is B' x T SSB V- , 5 H 1 mga B ess MES W Nmgsqslyf Ask-f,AA gEg,gWwwn3gsms Ag ss- ,surf Aweqms,-,ms-we na- A W V egi enema Nsf-Exam W . M H mga 5 Aw my fi M-afgegfemggsm M skim magaxm mg ESS H HBH as use Mm me ss is as QS? triefeimtg mx-igsmnm me Km: A A textarea mxzfsizi-mx gage EW nga E EEE MUS s--fi s-.mas E rf si gn 54 14 17 57 44 31 36 39 39 FRONT ROW: Dale Powell, Weston Orwick, Tom Schoonover, William Misamore, Orren Watkins. SECOND ROW: Jon Saums, Kent Brannan, Norman Shank, Wayne Spitnale, Joe Brobst, Ted Coats. mm my eww The Junior High team played one game this year. It was a tournament game and they lost to Vanlue. They showed to be a very promising team in future games for Liberty High School. ' Liberty 18 . . .Vanlue 27 LEFT TO RlGH'l: Moneen Hook, Sandra Bryan, Barbara Beucler, Martha Orwick. Sl M5 Es? x, SQ, J. .,,' ROW ONE: James Mongomery, Roy Ridge, Verdette Compton, .lerry Bosse, Fred Hoenicke, Lester Butler, Tom Schoonover. ROW TWO: William Misamore, Maurice Bosse, David Wilson. ROW THREE: Bill lnbody., We started the season with six lettermen from the previous year. They were: Jim Mont- gomery, Verdette Compton, Bill lnbody, Roy Ridge, Lester Butler and Karl Williamson. From the standpoint of developing sportsmanship and team spirit, this season's football can be considered a much better success than from the standpoint of wins and losses. Liberty McComb ..... Liberty Mt. Blanchard, 40 Liberty .,..., Arcadia ,,... Liberty ..,,.. O Van Buren , , . 26 Liberty Cory-Rawson Liberty Vanlue . . . . 0 Liberty Leipsic .,..... Liberty Arlington ,.,. 41 ROW ONE: Leland Beucler, Manager, Fred Hoen- Benson, Roy Beck, William Conaway, David Wil icke, Maurice Bosse, James Montgomery, Verdette son, Roger Saums, Stephen Wittenmyer, Mr. How- Compton, Jerry Swisher, Bill lnbody, Lester Butler, ard, Coach. ROW THREE: John Hanna, William Roy Ridge, Bill Lanning, Manager. ROW TWO: Misamore, Tom Schoonover, Bill Lanning, Dan Ger- Ted Coats, Kaywood Miller, Jerry Bosse, Wade ber, Weston Orwick. , 53 7 The class of '51 won intramural honors in both the boys' department and the girls' department. The girls started out in their freshman year as a victorious team by winning over the previously unbeaten senior girls. They have kept their record unblemished for the past three years by remaining undefeated. They are expecting to end their career this year with a perfect record. Along with their championship they have received the honor of pos- sessing the intramural trophy to display in their room. Also, they were awarded with gold pins given to them at the annual award assembly. The senior boys upset the favored class of '50 C10-91 to win the intra- mural championship last year. The boys runner-up team was the eighth grade whom they played last. The seniors are expecting to win again this year with the freshmen being the only obstacle in the way. The boys also received award pins last year at the award assembly. These games are played to create clean play and good sportsmanship among the high school grades. 54 5640060 SEPTEMBER 5-First day of school 'l5-Football-McComb-There 22-Arcadia-Here 23-P T A meeting 29-Footloall-Cory-Rawson-There OCTOBER 5-Freshman Initiation 13-Football-Leipsic-There 18-P T A meeting T8-End of first 6 weeks 20-Football-Mt. Blanchard-There 26-Van Buren-Here NOVEMBER 3-Vanlue-Here 9-Senior Play 1O-Football-Arlington-There 15-P T A meeting Basketball-Van Buren-Here Arlington-There Ottawa-Here End of second 6 weeks DECEMBER Basketball-McComb-Here F H A Initiation Basketball-Pandora-Here Cory-Rawson-There Gilboa-Here -Arcadia-There -FFA-FHA Supper -P T A meeting -Grade Christmas Operetta -Basketball-Mt. Blanchard-The -Christmas vacation begins JANUARY 2-School resumes 5-Basketball-Vanlue-Here TO-End of third 6 weeks F6 55 -Findlay College Assembly -Basketball-Van Buren-There -Arlington-Here P T A meeting Basketball-McComb-There Cory-Rawson-Here Miller City-There Arcadia-Here County Musical Festival End of fourth 6 weeks Junior Square Dance FEBRUARY Basketball-Mt. Blanchard-Here School Masters Banquet Basketball-Vanlue-There Junior High Tournament County Tournament-Liberty vs. Mt Blanchard FEBRUARY 16-McComb Auditions 27-P T A meeting MARCH l-High School Operetta 2-Repeat Performance ll-End of fifth 6 weeks T6-FFA Parent and Son Banquet 21-P T A meeting 30-Junior Play APRIL 6-Athletic Banquet 7-Chorus Auditions at Ada 10-Pre-district State Scholars 18-Honor Society Banquet 20-Eighth grade state test MAY hip Test 4-Junior-Senior Banquet -State scholarship test -Seniors last day of school -Baccalaureate -Commencement Awww 1950 - 51 LIBERTY BELL HARRIET M: GREEN COMPLIMENTS OF PAUL E. HART USED CARS - SERVICE SINCLAIR GAS 8. LUBRICATION ONE MILE WEST OF FINDLAY On U. S. 224 FINDLAY COLLEGE A GOOD LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY DR. H. CLIFFORD FOX PRESIDENT FALL SEMESTER OPENS SEPTEMBER II Best Wishes To The Class Of '51 THE TROUT FURNITURE Findlay Ohio N. S. GATES AND SON Roofing - Healing Sheet Metal Work Since 1889 Phone 412 201 North Main Street Findlay Ohio To win...y0u have to be better! l5ll.l il just that simple? lillsl that wlml niukcs suz'rvssl'ul teams . . . sucvcsslul imliviiluuls . . . successful businesses? , lll1lSll'I. that irliy Amerinun business. unrlvr onrfrme compell- Tive system, constantly gives you. barter and lwltvr prmlnvls? Take gasoline, for instance. II' wc make E1 guml gasuliuv, we'll gvl our shura of uuslumcrs swinging into our stations. For a while. lint. if our competitor across the sfrevl, starts selling u better gasoline . . . more and more of our customers are going lo start turning in there. To wrt this business hack, we have ln linrl u wa' lu :reduce 11 still rv , I I . better gasoline. As soon as we do, lhal puts the cliallr-nge rxghl up ln our competitor again. Tlmfs rom etilion. And tlmt's what hee Is America . P 1 nmruzgfurwurrl. Nu one has ever thou-7111 of annlller way that works so well , . . U for the bencnl of ull. U, ' i--1, -A ,x-X liff l 1 s. ' K 4 ,Jw H 1 ' ' 4-L 2 V 1, -5 ja 'x - U:-Fa HM l f MARATHON -un THE OHIO OIL COMPANY Prnfluc 1-rs rj Pfflrnll- rnrrl Since N137 1 Compliments of NATIONAL REFINERY CO. Refiners - Marketers of Pefroleum Products Findlay Oh io J. C. HOCHSTETTLER SONS Seed, Grain, Feed, and Fertilizer Phone 172 428 West Main Cross Street Findlay, Ohio Congratulations to the Class of '51 and the Liberty School for what it means to our Community Always use Grade A Dairy Products MCCOMB DAIRY Your Home - Your Best Investment Homes Completely Built From Plans to the Finished Home PARKER LUMBER C0. Phone 42 Back of U. S. 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LYON COMPANY Refrigerators - Ranges fEIectric And Gasl - Washers Ironers - Dryers - Radios - Lamps - Heaters COII, Coal and Gasj Water Heaters - Home Freezers - Complete Steel Kitchens All Nationally Known Merchandise Including Frigidaire, Estate, Philco, Stromberg Carlson, Thor, Etc. Phone 3755 Findlay 622 South Main Street Ohio EDWIN J. FUNK Super-Cross Seed Corn Agent: William A. Butler Located: 3X4 Mile North Findlay, Ohio Benton Ridge RFD Number 6 Benton Ridge Route 69 Phone 409 RAUCH STORE T Food Lockers 8. Slaughtering ARLINGTON, OHIO EWING SHELL SERVICE Goodyear Tires Washing and Lubrication 208 N. Main Meet Your Friends Az The TOWN HOUSE SANDWICH SHOP Good Food, Pleasant Atmosphere 201 West Main Cross Street Findlay Ohio Best Wishes To The Class Of 'Sl LESTER THOMAS Diamonds - Watches - Silverware Findlay Ohio BARNHART MEMORIAL Funeral And Ambulance Service Robert C. Romick - C. O. Smithson - D. E. 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