Liberty Center High School - Memories Yearbook (Liberty Center, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1965 volume:

u 3 1833 01827 7472 GENEALOGY 977, EOl W 6LC, 1965 rr h MEMORIES Presented by the SENIOR CLASS of Liberty Center High School Liberty Center, Indiana Volume 25 May TIME is seemingly endless. It stretches into the future farther than the imagina- tion can grasp. TIME, at Liberty Center, is like our sundial. The darkest por- tion, where the shadow lies, is present. The gray is past, hazed by the passage of TIME. Only the future re- mains white on the dial, for it is yet unseen. As the sun revolves, our TIME lines, wiilch are r e c o r d i n g past happenings, will darken into present. These pages of our 1965 MEMORIES are at- tempting to record those events most important to YOU REMEMBERING THE PAST, BUT IXDOKING INTO THE FUTURE Past, Present, Future , .  in OPENING SECTION 1 ADMINISTRATION 4 FACULTY 6 SENIORS 16 CLASSES 22 ACTIVITIES 34 ATHLETICS 44 ALUMNI 58 ADVERTISEMENTS 78 Southern Well ' s superintendent, Mr. Lloyd Biberstine, is examining the artist ' s conception of the new school unit. This unusual plan will coTisist of three round buildings, the first of this type for Indiana. New School, Old School Tied Together by Leaders Mr. James Roush, principal of Liberty Center School, Southern Wells Corporation, is shown leaving his office to go to one of his classes. Mr. Roush is currently bringing to a close his first year as principal, a position for which he has diligently prepared. Mr. Charles Day, president of the Southern Wells School Board and representative from Liberty Township, conducts a meeting to discuss the bonding issue for the new consolidated school. These men have conscientious- ly seen to the business of the fu- ture school, trying to remove as many problems as possible. J H wkKT ' 9 J r iliftir r m MBw B Bf ' ' - B 1 ' 1 lI A l 11 1 ■r if i3 P V, K .-V Faculty r Classes 1 Graphs, Mock Elections, Vocabulary Cards Mrs. Mabel Metz, math teacher, and Cathy Grover are looking on as Steve Haiflich is working out a graph problem in advanced algebra. In addition to teaching all math classes in junior high and high school, she is in charge of the school library. Although Mrs. Metz has a busy schedule, she is instructor of the girls physical education class. The proper marking of national ballots is under discussion in government class under the direction of Mr. Robert Mossburg. Since a mock national election was held in November, Liberty ' s history teacher instructed grades seven through twelve on voting procedure. Mr. Mossburg, a past graduate of Liberty Center, holds a bachelor of Science de- gree from Purdue University. Intrigue Our Academically Minded Students Showing juniors Marcia Melton, Sharon Gulp and Kent Frantz, how to use their vocabulary cards is Mrs. Brenda Payne. The vocabulary program was initiated this year in junior and senior English classes. Mrs. Payne has taught at Liberty the past four years. Dur- ing this time she has taught English and journalism and speech. Duties as speech and journalism teacher include being ad- visor of the annual and newspaper staffs. Mr. Eldon Carnes is sharpening a red-leaded grading pencil, which he uses quite frequently for checking seventh and eighth grade English papers. In addition to teaching junior high English, Mr. Carnes has been teaching these students the art of oral book reporting. He also teaches the car part of drivers training at all four Southern Wells schools. He has held this position in Liberty for the past 10 years. Ross Myers, business instructor, is helping bookkeeping students Judy Archbold and Phil Dawson with a work sheet problem. Being the bookkeeping teacher, Mr. Meyers performs the duties of the school secretary, daily keeping books and counting lunch money. Joining our faculty for the 1964- 65 school year, Mr. Myers is also heading the athletic department. Baseball, basketball and track coaching keep Coach Myers on the go besides his boys ' physical education activities. Three New Instructors Plus Principal Actively engaged in the instruction of a health class is school principal, James Roush. During the year he has taught two semesters of health, an intermediate course taught to the freshmen and a more complex study given to upper classmen. To explain a unit of study covered in their textbook, Mr. Roush is showing the junior-senior class an aorta of the heart. Another junior- senior class taught by this science major is chemistry. Currently Mr. Roush is working for his Doctors Degree at Ball State Teachers Col- lege, while teaching his tenth year at Liberty. Upon receiving his Bachelors Degree from Pur- due University in 1953, he started his teaching responsibilities at Liberty in September of 1955. Discussing the formation of a leaf ' s structure to biology students Kenny Flowers and Kris Dunn, is first year faculty member Mr. John Sieberns. In addition to teaching freshman biology, he conducts classes in science, agriculture and shop. Mr. Sieberns served as advisor to all of the judging teams which represent Liberty Center. Ten Tuesday or Thursday evenings find during January, February and March Mr. Sieberns involved with Adult Farm Classes. This spring and summer he will serve full-time as 4-H leader for the Loam Lovers club. Add to School Faculty . f Graduation exercises at Ball State Teachers College brought Linda Wilhoite to our home Econo- mics Department. Instructing units of clothing, foods, family life and related arts involve the three home economics classes giv- en by Miss Wilhoite. Another teaching duty she fulfills during the year is that of eighth grade science. While teaching these courses required her full attention, she also sponsored the F. H. A. , Pep Club, cheerleaders and the freshman class. Special Music Provided Language , Art Enlarge Teaching vocal music to the junior high and high school is the responsibility of Mrs. Betty Cline. Special programs throughout the year are presented under the direction of Mrs. Cline. A Song Unending was the Christmas cantata pre- sented through the combined efforts of the Jackson and Liber- ty High School Choruses. The cantata along with the annual Spring Festival were two of the major achievements of the year. Jackson ' s gymnasium was the scene of the Spring Fes- tival which was held April 23. Mrs. Cline was one of the vocal directors responsible for this enjoyable program. Director of the Southern Wells Band, Mr. William Hernandez has many responsibilities to fulfill. Marching at the Indiana State Fair was a highlight of the year for Mr. Hernandez as well as for the band. Street Fair brought another chance for the band to prove their abilities by marching in the annual contest held on Wednesday night of the fair. Basketball season was one which kept Mr. Hernandez quite busy. The Southern Wells Band played for one of the ballgames of each of the four Southern Wells schools. In addition to playing for the regu- lar season games, the band played for the 4-way Tourney held in January. by Rotating Teachers; Schoors Curriculum Art seems to be a favorite subject of most youngsters and with the help of art teacher Miss Martha Lynn, art brings a challenge to learn as well as provide en- joyment. Becky Cassiday and Mike Huff- man are learning the art of paper folding under Miss Lynn ' s guidance. This is Miss Lynn ' s second year of teach- ing at Liberty Center. She also teaches art in the other three schools of Southern Wells. Each school has Miss Lynn once a week with every fourth week one school receives an extra day of art classes. Learning a foreign language is quite a new experience for the freshmen this year. Instructor for the Spanish class is Mrs. Parra who also teaches at th.e other three Southern Wells schools. One of the inter- esting projects of the class was to learn Christmas carols in Spanish with the aid of a tape recorder. Having one class of Spanish, Mrs. Parra comes to Liberty for one period each day. This is the first time that a foreign language , such as Spanish, has been taught at Liberty Center for a number of years. Team Teaching, Ungraded Reading Initiated r JS T j iJSPs« Bo r - Mrs. Violet Brane indicates the position of the Indian Ocean on the map, just one of the many waters that her fifth graders have been studying in geography. Geography is a new subject to them, and it becomes more interesting as they study it in connection with map work. Taking time out from his duties as sixth grade teacher. Mr. Ronald Decker seeks refreshment at the drinking fountain. Serving as coach for the fifth and sixth grade basketball team as well as all junior high sports keejis Mr. Decker quite busy following his school day. Besides teaching at Liberty for the past two years, Mr. Decker also has been working toward his masters degree in administration at Ball State by Top Elementary Grades A new reading program is just one of the ■nany topics that the grade teachers discuss when the opportunity arises. One such time occurred on the front steps between the three teachers, who are initiating the program, and Mrs. Flora Kirt- ley. Mrs. Frances Clark tells Mrs. Kirtley an interesting report about her reading class that day as Mr. Ronald Decker and Mrs. Vio- let Brane look on. Watering the flowers at the back of her room is just one of the small tasks that Mrs. Frances Clark per- forms at the beginning of each day. The many potted plants add a pleas- ing decor to her fourth grade room. Q rt Mrs. Flora Kirtley fulfills her duty as the third grade teacher by participating in some of the games ner pupils play at recess time. This gives her a chance to super- vise the children at play and to get better acquainted with them. .1. L .?i . V,a-Sea « lil Grade Teachers Plan, Teach, Then Evaluate Their Pupils ' Learning lOOKALl KIORKRC Learning to count is just one of the many projects of the first grad- ers. By using pictures on a flannel board it is easier for them to learn to count. With the help of Mrs. Lenna Rittenhouse, Rodney Stinson and Sheryl Meade learn their numbers by counting the number of pears. Getting her material ready each day for her class is just one of Mrs. Donna Simpson ' s responsibilities as the second grade teacher. The plan book is used by Mrs. Simpson so that an accurate class ac- count can be made of the school day. Mrs. Lenna Rittenhouse points to the board as Mrs. Donna Simpson prepares to demonstrate the use of words which are used in arithmetic. Bus drivers, Orin Bowman, Dwight Pace, Pat Garrett, Ben Soper and Ike Huffman, are caught in an informal pose as they pass the time until the 3:30 bell rings, which dismisses the charges these men must see home. Harold Jones, custodian, is preparing to put coal into the furnace on a cold Winter day. Varied Services Are Provided by School Help Helping serve are the cooks Mrs. Mary Craig and Mrs. Doris West. This is just one of the many duties they per- form each day. Doris has been working at the cafeteria six years, while this is the first year for Mary. Lunch co-ordinator Pat Higgins prepares to leave Liberty after col- lecting the weekly lunch money. Mrs. Higgins is filling the new fi- nancial position for the entire Southern Wells Lunch Program. Senior Officers Lead Raising his gavel to rap for order from the senior class is president John Collins. Having been vice president of his sophomore and junior classes and president of the FFA this year, John is an old hand at restoring order. In addition to serving as an officer for his class and other groups, John also finds time for his favorite sport - basketball. He has played three years on the second team and one year on varsity. This busy little senior is checking the class funds to see how much money is yet needed for the senior trip. Judy Smith also keeps the accounts for the FHA this year. Her interests also lie in the field of music. She has been an accompanist for the chorus two years and a band member six years. Taking a breather from the serious duties of being officers. Randy Raber, vice president; John Collins, president; Judy Smith, treasurer; and Sonja Cardin, secretary; find a diver- sion in a ride on the merry-go-round. Senior officers have a big responsibility in preparing the class for the senior trip, Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises, and other appointed activities. iiii !IMbv Class in Various Projects Throughout Year This familiar scene of spcsrtsman Randy Raber toting his satchel to school for basketball practice has been viewed for the past four years by practically every stu- dent at Liberty Center. One of the most memorable times in Randy ' s basket- ball career was when he was a starter on the Lion team who met Swayzee in the 1964 Regional Tournament at Marion, Indiana. Randy has also participated in track two years; cross country one year; and baseball four years. Class offices held by this energetic senior include president his freshman and junior years and vice presi- dent this year. Making sure her cheerleading sweater is in good con- dition for the next basketball game is third year Lion pepster Sonja Cardin. A very time-consuming activity for Sonja this year was her editorship of the 1964 MEMORIES. Other ac- tivities for Sonja include FHA, band, chorus, and 4-H. Offices held by this lass are class secretary and treasurer and Honor Society treasurer. Working hard to meet newspaper and annual deadlines is typist Barbara Chism. She has spent many hours working on copy to fill the spaces of The Rebel Review and the 1965 MEMORIES and as a result is very proud of the fine job she has done. Barb has been on hand all four high school years to cheer her favorite Lion team on to vic- tory. Besides being a pep club member, this senior has also been active in FHA for three years and 4-H nine years. The production of The Able Miss Cain was also a very exciting part of Barbara ' s senior year. She played the part of a nosy old woman who was always prying into her neighbors affairs. Classes, Extracurricular Responsibilities Studying for her next big govern- ment test is history major Linda Jones. Even though social studies is Linda ' s favorite subject, she also enjoys English and home economics. After graduation this senior plans to enter Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan and major in busi- ness or nursing. In this her senior year Linda has been active in 4-H and has been a busy worker for the The Rebel Review of which she is assistant editor. 18 Judging contests have been a center of in- terest in senior Jeff Stinson ' s worJc in FFA and agriculture. Jeff served on two County Live- stock teams which won first place and a County Dairy team which also took top honors. Besides serving in FFA for four years this senior boy showed beef and swine at the 4-H Fairs for eight years. Jeff participated in cross country his junior year and basketball his freshman and sophomore years. The junior and senior classes found Jeff an eager hand when it came time to construct the stage for the class plays. He also managed to help usher on both evenings of the play. Provide Learning Experiences for Seniors Checking a road map for proper directions is FHA state vice president Erma Base. As a result of hold- ing a state office Erma received the privilege of touring Chicago, Illinois and Washington D. C. last summer. Erma has been a dedicated member of the Future Homemakers of America for four years. Also keeping Erma busy in winter as well as sum- mer is her position as drum majorette of the Southern Wells High School Band. She has been a member of band all four high school years. Activities for Erma include pep club, 4-H, GAA, and being class secretary her freshman year and class president her sophomore year. She Is also a council member of Honor Society. Being the Liberty Center editor of the Rebel Review is just one of the many duties of ener- getic Karol Kirtley. An outstanding attribute of this senior is that she has been a cheerleader for four consecutive years, three of those years being varsity cheerleader. In addition to having been president of FHA, 4-H, and GAA, Karol served as treasurer of her junior class. Because of her sincere interest in the FHA, Karol has attended the state conven- tion for three years. Chorus, band and class plays are other ac- tivities which have occupied Karol ' s time. Through all her activities, Karol has kept her scholastic standing to a 9. average which has given her the privilege of being a member of the National Honor Society. As May Approaches These Seniors ' Thoughts H aving been an accompa- nist for the high school chorus four years, talented Sue Funk has taken her position at the keyboard on many occasions. She proved her musical talent by winning a first in the NIS- BOVA her junior year. In addition to being musi- cally inclined, Sue has shown a great quality of leadership in both her class and in many organizations. She has been president of the Lion pep club three consecutive years, pres- ident of the FHA, and held offices in 4-H, and GAA. Sue was also a delegate to Girls ' State as well as being a mtni- ber of the Honor Society. 20 For the past two years. Donna Campbell has been a busy worker at the cafeteria. Her junior year Donna had the job of punching tickets at noon. This year her duties include buttering bread, filling ketchup bottles and just making sure everything is in good condition for her hungry schoolmates. Other activities for Donna consist of chorus her freshman year and pep club her freshman and senior years. Helping with stories for the Rebel Review is one of Donna ' s pastimes at school this year. She has also helped with the production of the 1965 MEMORIES. Turn to Graduation and What Lies Ahead Studying his lines for the junior-senior class play is senior Phil Dawson. Phil participated in Happy Daze in the spring of his junior year and The Able Miss Cain in the fall of his senior year. Also being sportsminded, Phil has taken part in track, four years; cross country, two years; baseball, three years; and basketball, one year. As a result of his en- thusiasm in sports, Phil won the physical fitness trophy his sophomore year. Phil has also been a member of chorus four years and has played the saxophone in the Southern Wells Consol- idated Band three years, in addition to being a member of pep club his freshman and junior years. Judy Archbold Jerry Arnold Shirley Biberstine Sharon Gulp Barbara Flowers Kathy Frantz Kent Frantz Larry Garrett Karen Glass Cathy Grover Steve Haiflich Cindy Harris f! r| o jPj i Eighteen Juniors Make Final Preparations for Financial Needs of Approaching Year Talking over their main money-making project for the year are junior officers, Cindy Harris, president; Joe Markley, treasurer; Karen Glass, sec- retary; and Kathy Frantz, vice president. Under the supervision of Mrs. Mabel Metz, the juniors grossed over $700 on their candy sales. FIRST ROW: Kenny Huffman, Jerome Markley SECOND ROW: Cynthia McElhaney, Marcia Melton THIRD ROW: Judi Niblick, Delice Snyder 22 4fk Shelvia Basey Max Baublet Tom Brinneman Jim Burkholder Linda Campbell Mike Coleman Kent Day Paul Dolby Jerry Dulworth Junior Eldridge Males Dominate Sophomore Class FIRST ROW: Wanda Grogg. David Hall, Mike Harris. SECOND ROW: Jane Liest. Karen Martin, Kenny Martin. THIRD ROW: Fred Nash, Sid Raber, Diane Redding FOURTH ROW: Kenny Scott, Cheryl Snyder, Bruce Stinson. Mrs. Brenda Payne grins as she catches the dom- inating male officers of the sophomore class, Mike Harris, vice president; Eric Funk, Student Council representative; Fred Nash, secretary-treasurer; and Sid Raber, president, attempting one of their famous pranks.  s 23 Freshmen Advance As the bell rings, representative Bob Bailey politely opens the door for vice-president Jill Kober, treasurer Cammy Lieurance, secretary Peggy Gerwig, president Jon Smith and their sponsor Miss Linda Wilhoite. ii 1 v; t FIRST ROW: Bob Bailey. Marvin Biberstine. Roger Brinneman SECOND ROW: Lana Buse, Steven Clark THIRD ROW: Gary Dawson, Charles Derringer, Mary Dolby, Kris Dunn, Hizzie Eldridge, Kenny Flowers FOURTH ROW: Rosemary Flowers, Colleen Galloway, Peggy Gerwig, Dennis Grover, Cammy Lieurance, Jill Kober, Gloria Mazelin FIFTH ROW: Martha Myers, Susan Poulson, Jon Smith, Chuck Thompson, Cynthia Walburn, Ronald Westfall. Ruth Zook If £1 ' . s ip 24 to High School While Eighth Graders Wait Doris Brinneman Bob Campbell Randy Coleman President Patty Harris and fellow officers Jim Pace, Ron Frank, and Vickie Haiflich are caught discussing the coming events of the year with sponsor Ross Myers. FIRST ROW: Ron Frank, Ted Frantz, Bob Funk, Jerry Gavin, Billy Grover, Sam Habegger, Karen Haiflich SECOND ROW: Vickie Haiflich, Patty Harris, Kent Inskeep, Vickie Masterson, Rachel Matchett, Frednca Murray, Joe Nash THIRD ROW: Robin Noble, Jim Pace, Bill Piatt, David Redding, Susan Tarr, Dick Thompson. Rosemary Walburn. A p a a .! ■« v m ,-■■ a J- 25 -a ■• Seventh Graders Increase Upper Enrollment Mr. John Sieberns checks to see that Brent Cardin ' s locker is neatly arranged, as Bill McElhaney, Joe Collins, Rick Burdge, Joe Kober, and Joyce Day await the inspection of their lockers. Since the seventh and eighth graders must double up on lockers, a regular inspection is very necessary. FIRST ROW: Kandy Booher, Ricky Burdge, Cynthia Campbell SECOND ROW: Brent Cardin, David Cole, Joe Collins, Joyce Day THIRD ROW: Judy Dulworth, Debbie Ford, .Trudy Funk, Jenny Garrett Patty Gerwig Sharon Ginger Dan Grover Rosemary Habegger Ted Harris Connie Hoffacker Tim Huffman Connie King Walter Klefeker Joe Kober Leslie Mazelin Bill McElhaney Terri Mendenhall John Miller Rodney Mossburg James Myers Jessica Newman Teresa Noble Gary Poulson Richard Poulson Shirley Poulson Jeff Smith Sally Velasquez Kenny Zook 26 While Sixth Grade Is Smaller Than Usual Mr. Ronald Decker is supervising a basketball game being played by Nicky Dunn, Steve Bum- garner, and Bruce Klefeker during the last re- cess as other pupils look on. The grade teachers take turns supervising recesses during the day in order that they may occasionally be relieved of this duty. Steven Bumgarner Dennis Campbell Tamera Campbell Nicky Dunn Evelyn Eldridge Mike Eldridge Laurie Garrett Connie Gavin Darrel Grover Ruby Habbegger Susan Inskeep Jo EUyn Jacobs Mike Jones Bruce Klefeker Judy Kober David Masterson Lonnie Menz David Myer Randy Mossburg Kent Poulson Dana Staples Jean Staples Cheryl Studebaker Tom Surbaugh Anita Velasquez Antonio Velasquez Roger Westfall Bruce Dawson Daniel Derringer Elaina Derringer Barbara Dulworth 27 Classes Construct Marsha Grover attempts to work a completed puppet as Mrs. Violet Brane arranges several heads of mcomplete puppets. The fifth grade are currently in the process of constructing their hand puppets. These will then be used in plays presented by the fifth grade class. Tim Cassiday Debbie Clark Jim Fields James Frantz Dena Ginger Ervin Glass Dean Grogg Marsha Grover Deretha Hale Linda Harness Dale Martin Ralph Matchett Elaine Mazelin Max Melton Debbie Minniear Carol Mowery Ruth Myers Tom Pace Richard Penrod Connie Poulson Debra Redding Bill Schortgen Kathy Stinson Gary Stroud Carol Studebaker Diana Surbaugh Nancy Tarr Edith Velasquez Larry Walburn Lois Wall Terry Arnold Lu Ann Bailey Joe Campbell Ronnie Campbell :;i ft O I 28 Puppets, Board Display Rubber, lumber and bananas are just a few of the natural resources of South America, which the fourth graders are studying. With the help of Mrs. Frances Clark they have prepared a bulletin board concerning our South American neighbor. Debbie Booher Mike Bumgarner Rebecca Cassiday Deborah Collins Lawrence Derringer James Dulworth Rosie Ford Tim Ford David Foreman Michele Garrett Sandy Harris Mike Huffman Steven Klefeker Debra Masterson Cindy Mossburg Russel Murray Jacquelyn Newman Ruth Nockerts Marsha Souers Debra Stinson Karen Stroud 29 Third Graders Study Indian Legend Unit ' ' ' .. J f ' n- Vivian Bonham ,;•. iZ ' Gary Bower Sl J. Susan Burdge Kay Campbell Jammie Chism Philip Coffield Michael Dulworth Mrs. Flora Kirtlcy is showing her students a replica of an old Indian canoe since they are studying a unit on Indians. The bulletin board behind them is attractively decorated with pic- torial material on Indian legend. Debra Elston Dale Foreman Kim Garrett Gary Gephart Rodney Gephart Debbie Ginger Elizabeth Harshman Jan Inskeep Dennis Mazelin Carla Mendenhall Kathern Minnier Andrea Mounsey Neal Mowery Jeffery Newman Carol Piatt Kristi Poulson Michael Poulson Ricki Shortgen Bruce Souers Tina Sullivan David Thompson Sandra Walburn Patty Wall Mike Zook i;i 30 While Second Grade Works With Word Cards Eddie Ford prepares to place a card on the word chart as Mrs. Donna Simpson and class- mates watch. Mike Allen Debra Beeks Deana Cassiday Cynthia Clark i K Georgetta Eldridge Eddie Ford Elaine Ford Larry Hoffacker Carol Jacobs Jan Masterson Sandra Masterson Rochelle Mazelin Roxanne Mazelin Tanya Minnier Jason Newman Kimberly Osborn Bob Pace Lavon Penrod Teresa Schortgen Derek Smith Randy Tappy Kristiana Staples Joyce Thompson David Wall First Graders Commence Long Journey of Learning Tony Baker is finding 3 on the abacus as Mrs. Lenna Rittenhouse looks on. Arithmetic is just one o f the many subjects the children are learning. James Allen Tony Baker Julie Bonham Terry Buchannan Allen Kent Craig Carl Craig Nick Derringer Sheryl Elloitt Stephan Elston Carolyn Ford Duane Ford Roger Gephart Michele Gilbert Steven Gregg Ted Habagger Dottie Sue Hale Garrett Hamilton Jeff Harshman Donnie Harness Cindy Herring Sheryl Meade Kelli Osborn Lisa Stinson Rodney Stinson Matthew Tappy Roberta VVestfall 32 Journalism Students Fulfill Many Duties That long awaited day, is finally reached as editor-in- chief, Sonja Cardin, hands postman Paul Frantz this prized package . First year cameraman Steve Haiflich was often seen tak- ing an on-the-spot picture with the school ' s Graflex camera. Karol Kirlley and Linda Jones, co-editors of The Rebel Review are shown typing stencils for the monthly paper. The Rebel Re- view is a consolidated paper for the four Southern Wells schools. These journalism stu- dents along with editor Sonja Cardin, and advisor Mrs. Payne, were solely responsible for the plan- ning of this year ' s MEMO- RIES. Making posters for annual sales was just one phase of their work. In addition to the annual, each student was responsi- ble for stories in each pub- lication of The Rebel Re- view . 34 Honor Society Stresses Character Fundamentals Preparations for the first official meeting of Liberty Center ' s Honor Society ate being made by this year ' s members: Steve Haiflich, Cynthia Mc- Elhaney, Cindy Harris, Cathy Grover, Sonja Cardin, Karen Glass, Joe Markley, Sue Funk, Karol Kirtley, and Etma Buse. Liberty Center ' s members are a portion of the Southern Wells National Honor Society. Students from Jackson, Pe- troleum, and Chester also constitute this organization. Society offices are divided so that each school has two officers. Liberty Center is represented by Sonja Cardin, treasurer, and Erma Buse, executive council delegate. jjll! J m ) 1 m Shown at graduation exer- cises are two 1964 graduates, Bill Day, valedictorian, and Jim Harris, salutatorian. These honored students were members of the first local National Honor Society. 35 Future Farmers and Homemakers Initiate FIRST ROW: B. San- son, treas. ; J. Arnold, vice-pres. ; J. Collins, pres. ; K. Scott, sec. ; J. Stinson, rep. ; L. Garrett, sent. SECOND ROW: R. Westfall, D. Hall, M. Biberstine, S. Clark, K. Day, S. Raber, R. Brinneman. THIRD ROW: Mr. Sieberns, sponsor; H. Eldridge, J. Dulworth, E. Funk, K. Fl owers, P. Dolby, M. Baublet, T. Brinneman. Initiates Tom Brinneman, Roger Brinneman, Marvin Biberstine, Paul Dolby, Ronnie Westfall, Steve Clark, Hizzie Eldridge, and Kenny Flowers, watch F. F. A. president John Collins at the drinking fountain while at the same time they wonder what his rough initiation was like. These fellows feel as though they have really worked for the honor of becoming members, but know they have much to learn. The senior members of F. H. A. have always been in charge of telling the incoming girls what their outfits will be for the one day of school set aside for their initiation. This year the girls wore signs saying, for instance, I am a scarecrow, and dressed accordingly. Shown here are four of the initiates preparing refresh- ments for the entire F. H. A. group. 36 Then Clubs Work Toward Combined Project Erma Buse was chosen President of the Northeast Indiana Association of the F. H.A. for the 1964-65 year. She is seen here in front of the ceremony table at the Fall District Meeting. In the spring of the school year the F. F. A. and F. H. A. sponsor a Spring Dance. The main event of the evening is the crowning of the F. H. A. Queen and the F. F. A. King and the naming of the queen ' s court. Posed in liii beauty of the outdoors is the 1964 Queen, Sue Funk, King, John Collins, and court Shelvia Basey, Karol Kirtley, Delice Snyder, and Sonja Cardin. FIRST ROW: E. Buse. district president; J. Liest, parliamentarian; J. Smith, treasurer; S. Cardin, vice- president; S. Funk, president; D. Snyder, secretary; J. Archbold, historian; K. Frantz, reporter; C. Mc- Elhaney, recreation leader. SECOND ROW: R. Zook, C. Walburn, J. Niblick. K. Kirtley. S. Basey, C. Lieurance, J. Kober. C. Snyder. C. Galloway. THIRD ROW: R. Flowers, P. Gerwig, M. Dolby, D. Redding. M. Melton. K. Glass. S. Biberstein. L. Buse, S. Poulson, Miss Wilhoite, sponsor. 37 Members of the Blue Band, a combined band of musicians from Southern Wells schools are shown as they parade one of their three evenings during the Bluffton Street Fair. Leading the band on contest evening is Majorette Erma Buse, senior from Liberty Center. When the winners were announced, the Blue Band was proud to learn that they had tied with Eastern of How- ard County. Southern Wells Musicians, Band and Chorus,, Band director William Hernandez adjusts the valves of a student ' s French horn. Checking musical instruments is just one of Mr. Hernandez ' s responsibilities as instructor for the band of the four schools. Summer practice sessions, evening rehearsals, parades, and contests compose a busy schedule for the Blue Band ' s director. Mr. Hernandez was previously instructor at Liberty Center before being appointed director of all the Southern Wells Schools in the fall of 1963. 38 First row: Burdge, Klefeker, Habegger, New- man, Haiflich, Velasquez, Mendenhall, Smith, Kober. Second row: Walburn, Pace, Poulson, Funk, Murray, Huffman, Mossburg, Tarr. Third row: Matchett, Dulworth, Hoffacker, Garrett, Harris, Day, Brinneman, Campbell. Fourth row: Masterson, Nash, Miller, Frank, McElhaney, Funk, Thompson, Booher. Fifth row: Gerwig, Noble, Harris, Ginger, Noble, Ford, Haiflich, King. f f n First row: S.Basey, J. Kober, C. Lieurance, C. Grover, L. Buse, S. Poulson, P. Gerwig, C.Sny- der. Second row: J. Niblick, K. Mar- tin, D.Snyder, J.Smith, K. Dunn, S. Haiflich, P.Dawson, S.Cardin, K. Kirtley, J. Smith. Third row: J. Leist, S.Funk, C. McElhaney, J.Collins, E. Funk, J. Burkholder. S. Biber- stein, D. Redding. Compete in Contests Vocal music director Mrs. Betty Cline, is checking her newly acquired file cabinet for music to be used by contes- tants in the NISBOVA contest. This year approximately 75 Liberty students entered in either soloists or ensemble com- petition with three first place winners. High school and junior high chorus occupies two periods of Mrs. Cline ' s day while the remaining time is spent daily with the six elementary grades. Contests, Christmas Programs, and Spring Festivals are highlights of the year for Liberty Center ' s music students under Mrs. Cline ' s direction. 39 4-H Clubwork Establishes Summer Activities! % First row officers: S. Funk, K. First row officers: K. Glass, S. Kirtley, president, S. Cardin, S. Raber, C. Lieurance, S. Hai- ' Biberstein, J. Kober, L. Buse, D. flich, J. Stinson, president; J. Snyder. Markley, F. Nash, J. Arnold, B. Second row: S. Basey, J. Kober, Stinson, J. Sieberns, sponsor. E. Valesquez, D. Redding, D. Second row: M. Melton, B. Kle- . Hale, K. Stinson, C. Mowery, C. feker, T. Cassidy. R. Westfall, I H Hs. Studebaker, £. Buse. J. Pace, R. Mossburg, E. Glass, P Third row: C. Gtover, M. Grovei, R. Mossburg, J. Smith, W. Kle- B ' C. Studebaker, T. Campbell, feker, R. Poulson, R. Matchett. K S. Tarr, S. Garrett, Third row: J. Kober. C. Wal- K Walburn, burn, D. Thompson, B. McEl- B Fourth row: C. Harris, C. Snyder, haney, J. Smith, D. Grover, J. K; S. Inskeep, L. Bailey, N. Tarr, Smith, D. Redding, L. Mertz, R. p Day. Burdge. s B Fifth row: K. Frantz, R. Matchett, JH ■K, Fourth row: D. Cole, R. West- H J. Garrett, K. Booher, C. King, K. Haiflich, M. Dolby, D. Redd- ing. fall, M. Melton, K. Inskeep, C. McElhaney, S. Poulson, R. Frank, J. Nash. Fifth row: K. Day, S. Clark, M. Biberstine, D. Grover, E. Funk, T. Frantz, K. Scott, K. Frantz. 40 for Liberty Youth Cammy Lieurance, after sever- al years in 4-H Club work, clinched the Grand Champion 4-H Steer for Wells County in 1964 with a steady hand. This red-headed lass partici- pates in both the girl and boy di- lysions of this club. Liberty Cen- ter hopes to keep this honor next year. 4-H Club awardees, Erma Buse, Sonja Cardin, Judy Smith, Kathy Frantz, Karen Gl ass, and Karol Kirtley, are discussing Erma ' s Key Club Award for 1964. Special honors range from Liberty Town- ship 4-H Queen Karol Kirtley, to Training Camp and Wells County officer. Sonja Cardin. 41 Senior Actors, Old and New, Present Skits Having asked mommy , Sonja Catdin, and daddy , John Collins, how Santa gets into their house, when they do not have a chimney, sissy , Judy Smith, eagerly awaits an answer. This scene was included in one of the senior skits viewed by pupils in grades 7 through 11. A religious program about the birth of Christ was also presented at this time. Happy Daze actor Randy Ra- ber is truly in a daze after discov- ering his sister ' s ransom note. Classy crook Elmer, played by Bruce Stanton; ponders over the way to dispose of Wilbur ' s sister. After their part in the Christmas program was over these 12 relaxed seniors gathered around their Christmas box with sponsor Robert Mossburg before conducting their annual gift exchange. Presents received ranged from charms to dogs — stuffed that is! Following the classes ' separate exchan- ges, the Christmas treat and December school papers were distributed by the class before school was dismissed for a 12 day vacation. Jl ' w :. Athletics i RANDY RABER Lion captain . . . four yeai letterman . . . leading scorer . . . 5 ' 11 senior guard . . . star playmaker. JOHN COLLINS Leading rebounder . . . senior center at 6 ' 3 . • . two year letterman . . . team enthusiast . . . Lion co-captain. 44 LARRY GARRETT Speedy junior guard . . . fine defensive player . . . club ball hawk. Second highest scorer . . . rough on the boards . . . 180 pound sophomore for- ward. 45 New Coach, New Players Plus Determination Lion Medical Center was the scene of an operation by Doctor Joe Markley on a patient suffering from Pantheritis , Jaguaritis , and Indianitis . This skit was held previous to the 4-way Tourney. The familiar scene of the open- ing tip-off has been viewed by ev- ery basketball fan throughout our Hoosier state this season. John Collins, Lion center, jumps against Larry Stoppenhagen of Ossi- an to gain control of the ball in the Liberty-Ossian game. The clash between the traditional rivals took place on the Bear ' s floor. Waiting in readiness to receive the ball are Joe Markley (14) and Mike Harris (32). Lion guard, Ran- dy Raber, watches the ball on the far side. Co-captains Randy Raber and John Collins accept the 4 -Way Tourney trophy from Southern Wells Superintendent Lloyd Biberstine. The Lions captured the Southern Wells Tourney for the fourth consecu- tive year. 46 Provide for an Exciting Basketball Season SEASON RECORD Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty 45 57 48 64 73 70 70 47 Warren Clear Creek Gray White ' s Institute Lancaster Jefferson Pennville Leo 56 74 61 56 75 53 56 95 4-WAY TOURNEY Liberty 66 Petroleum 47 Liberty 63 Chester 45 Chester West Lancaster Bryant Jackson Eaton Ossian West Union Madison Petroleum Andrews 32 60 89 53 65 90 81 71 54 83 First year Lion coach, Ross Myers, points out a play to his rebuilding team before a big game. Coach Myers led his team to nine victories for the 1964-65 basketball season. Cutting and distributing orange sections to three varsity players, Mike Harris, John Collins, and Joe Markley, is Lion manager Steve Haiflich. Among Steve ' s other duties as manager are taking care of the first aid kit and in general just be- ing around when he is needed. Steve has proven to be a great asset to the Lion team this his first year as manager. 47 Peppy Cheerleaders Boost Team Spirit The highlight to the pre-season basket- ball activities was the bonfire held on the school grounds the Friday evening before the opening game with Warren. Under the direction of the varsity cheerleaders this pep rally got the student body in the mood for the favorite Hoosier sport. Striking a familiar pose are varsity pepsters Karol Kirtley, Sonja Cardin and Delice Snyder. These girls devoted many hours to practicing by themselves and with the Pep Club so that they could make a good showing for the Lions. Serving as varsity cheerleader for three years is senior Karol while Sonja, senior, and Delice, Junior, have helped Karol cheer for their team the last two years. The 4-Way Blind Tourney fans saw the uniformally outfitted Pep Club in white blouses or shirts accented with red ' bows led in several new yells by the cheer- leaders. Especially for this tour- ney the varsity and B-team cheer- leaders worked out a F-I-G-H-T yell accompanied by rhythm sticks and a snare drum. 48 Experiences Vary for Junior Varsity Preparations for varsity clubwork tradition- ally started,with the B-team, who energeti- cally worked toward new plays this year. During the season several of the B-team regulars were used as subs for varsity players at the tourney. Fred Nash (23) is shooting a field goal to add to the Lions ' score at the 4-Way Tourney while playing Petroleum in the afternoon game. Liberty 18 Warren 35 Liberty 40 W. Lancaster 36 Liberty 29 Clear Creek 42 Liberty 18 Bryant 35 Liberty 23 Gray 34 Liberty 41 Jackson 38 Liberty 34 Whites ' 30 Liberty 32 Eaton 45 Liberty 26 Lancaster 62 Liberty 26 Ossian 52 Liberty 36 Jefferson 38 Liberty 27 W. Union 34 Liberty 30 Pennville 50 Liberty 34 Madison 59 Liberty 26 Leo 54 Liberty 47 Petroleum 60 Liberty 37 Chester 38 Liberty 21 Andrews 53 First row: Junior El- dridge, Bruce Stin- son, Gary Dawson, Sid Raber, Jon Smith, Kenny Martin Second row: Fred Nash, Jerry Dulworth, Eric Funk, Kris Dunn, Kent Day, Hizzie El- dridge. Coach Ross Myers. 49 ±1 i f ' T fWM 1 s ' % 1 ' S:, m 1 4 d h i 1 V B-team cheerleaders, Jill Kober, Cheryl Snyder, and Cammy Lieurance, lead the Pep Club in one of their new yells as they teach the members the words and motions to the cheers. This makes the first year of high school that these three girls have been cheer- leaders, although Cammy has been cheerleader consecutively since the fifth grade and Jill led yells during the 5th and 6th grades. B-Team Pepsters Gain Valuable Experience, As Junior High Cheerleaders Support Team Leaving through the north door of the school are seventh graders Joyce Day and Terry Mendenhall and eighth grader Vickie Haiflich, cheerleaders, as they prepare to go to the gym for their team ' s game. These girls, with their bright red and white outfits and cheery smiles, have led their classmates in support of the junior high basketball team through their 2 vic- tories and 12 defeats. 50 Junior Highers Find Activity in Athletics First row: M anager Ron Frank, Kenny Zook, Joe Nash, Bob Funk, Kent Inskeep, John Miller, Da- vid Cole, Bill McElhaney, and Coach Ron Decker. Second row: Ricky Burdge, Richard Poulson, Jeff Smith, Jim Pace, Rodney Mossburg, Brent Car- din, Tim Huffman, and Joe Kober. First row: Manager Ron Frank, Kent Inskeep, Bob Funk, Ted Frantz, John Miller, Joe Nash, and Coach Ron Decker. Second row: David Cole, David Redding, Dick Thompson, Ted Harris, Bill McElhaney, Jim Pace, and Rodney Mossburg. Third row: Ricky Burdge, Joe Kober, Brent Cardin, Kenny Zook, Tim Huffman, Richard Poulson, and Jeff Smith. 51 Ending the season with a 5-2 record the Lions were also the Champs of Southern Wells. To make these victories possible the team as a whole batted .236 for the 1964 season. These boys made this possible: First row: Hizzie Eldridge, Gary Dawson, Kris Dunn, Eric Funk, Gary Hayes, Steve Clark. Second tow: Junior Eldridge, Bruce Stinson, Kenny Martin, Sid Raber, Jon Smith, Fred Nash. Third row: Marvin Biberstine, Steve Haiflich, Phil Dawson, Kenny Huffman, Kent Day, Coach Ross Myers. Fourth row: Jerry Dulworth, Mike Harris, Randy Ra- ber, Jerry Arnold, Larry Garrett. Weil-Balanced Lion Team! Starting regular pitchers Randy Raber and Kenny Huffman are shown in action on the Liberty diamond contributing their part to- ward a Southern Wells Championship. Senior Randy, in addition to pitching four games, also batted .381 for the sea- son. Kenny, whose .400 hitting average was high for the team, pitched against three foes. 52 Furnishes a Successful Baseball Season BASEBALL RECORD Won 5 Lost 2 Liberty Center 9 Jackson Liberty Center 2 Petroleum Liberty Center 1 Ossian Liberty Center 9 Chester Liberty Center 1 Lancaster Southern Wells Play-off Liberty 11 Jackson Liberty Center 4 Petroleum First year Lion coach Ross Myers watches intense- ly the actions of his ball team during the Ossian- Liberty game early in the season. This game re- sulted in the first of their two defeats at the hands of Northern Wells teams. 53 Cindermen Mike Harris and Larry Garrett sort through a box of track warm-ups in preparation for the Spring track season. The trackmen start prac- ticing in early March for the meets which begin in April and conclude with the county meet in Bluffton in May. Track Members Start Preparations for Season With ' High Hopes ' of Setting Track Records These sprinters practice a start on the school grounds early in the season as Coach Ross Myers and fellow track members look on. Those members watching Mike Harris, Larry Garrett, and Phil Dawson are Junior and Hizzie Eldridge, Marvin Biberstine, Bruce Stinson, Jim Burkholder, Steve Haiflich, and Kent Day. 54 5th-6th Graders Prepare for Coming Years The A-team for the fifth and sixth grade basketball team consist of: First row: Dana Staples, Tim Cassiday, David Meyer, Terry Arnold, Bruce Kle- feker, Larry Walburn. Second row: Coach Ronald Decker, Mike Jones, Dennis Campbell, Nick Dunn, ' Darrel Grover, Manager Roger Westfall. Members of the B-team are as fol- lows: First row: Joe Campbell, Bill Schort- gen. Tommy Surbaugh, Tom Pace, Bruce Dawson, Randy Mossburg. Second row: Coach Ronald Decker, Jim Fields, Gary Stroud, Mike El- dridge, David Masterson, Ronnie Campbell, Dale Martin, Manager Roger Westfall. Veteran cheerleader Susan Inskeep, watches classmate Judy Kober straighten the collar of a fifth grader Debbie Minni- ear ' s blouse as the girls prepare for leading their pep club in a fifth and sixth grade basketball game. These girls are gaining valuable experi- ence which can be used in their future years when trying for cheerleader in junior high and high school. 55 It would seem that a schoolhousewasthe first thing to appear on the site of Liberty Cen- ter - and so it was. The first halls of learning erected for L.C.H.S, consisted of a group of logs. A frame building occupied for both school purposes and public meetings composed the second, and finally a two-story brick building. Then, the present abode of the Liberty stu- dents as seen in 1912 - The most modem graded high school building is at Liberty Cen- ter. . . This heritage is being carried on as we build the first round school building in Indiana. It will consist of one main round structure and two round satellites for the cafetorium and gymnasium. 56 We, the senior class, hope the 1965 MEMORIES is gratifying in relating, com- paring and estimating the past, present, and future for you, the alumni of Liberty Center High School, The final chapter of a school history is being writ- ten by this class which will be cherished by us in years to come, as it is by you al- ready, for past and present work together to create a better and more satisfying futvire. We salute you and the memories that our grand old school has given us - to you this book is dedicated. 57 PHIL DAWSON SON] A CARDIN JUDY SMITH I DONNA CAMPBELL SENIOR ERMA BUSE RANDY RABER 58 JEFF STINSON KAROL KIRTLEY n. rftj ocJiact LINDA JONES CLASS BARBARA CHISM SUE FUNK JOHN COLLINS v ' HL 59 Twelve Class Members Class Colors Blue and White Class Flower Blue Tipped White Carnation n i ■■ ' ■ .■.....,..«;., m --C; Tm 60 2 Valedictorian KAREN SOPER Salutatotian DON HARRIS Commencement May 7, 1962 The Door To Success Is Marked ' PUSH ' Twenty Class Members Valedictorian JEAN ANN BUSE Learners Today, Ijcaders Tomorrow Ten Class Members Commencement May 9, 1961 . i„....„ il i A.. ii w S Liberty Center School Jll jm. Commencement May 16, 1960 Valedictorian SALLY JO HOLLOW AY Salutatorian PAMELA KAY ARCHBOLD Tonight We Sail. Tomorrow, Where Shall We Anchor? Seven Class Members Twenty One Class Members One Step At A Time - But Always Forward Valedictorian GLENDA DUNN Sponsor OWEN LEMNA Commencement May 11, 1959 ' •P : 1! 3 Liberty Centei ' Higli Scliool 1 W 1959 i B S f Commencement May 5, 1958 Class Colors Navy Blue and White Fourteen Class Members Deity Is Ours - Consequences Are God ' s P r: m Liberty Ceiitor High School Followers Today - Examples Tomorrow Fourteen Class Members Sponsor JOHN TALARICO Class Flower Red Rose Twelve Class Members. Class Colors Blue and White Don ' t Be A Crank - Be A Self Starter III 3W F.iberiy Center High School 62 ' Ill F I PP Lbertj Center High School Q|1 Jj 9 ' enm ma SL Tomorrow Never Comes ' Use Today - Tomorrow Never Comes Twelve Class Members Sponsor LLOYD BIBERSTINE Class Flower [tod Carnation Class Colors Blue and White Class President NANCY ROE Vice-President VON HOFFACKER Class Colors Red and Gray Commencement April 27. 1954 Sponsor LLOYD BIBERSTINE lJ:enyCciiterHigh School ' ' II p F «f § F rr, Lilirrtv Cfnicr High School w I (f li-S-S Commencement April 28, 1953 Sponsor LLOYD BIBERSTINE Class Flower Rose He Profits Most Who Serves Best Class Colors Maroon and White 63 Si.: ' J... .i .v: l.,„j Ijbertv Outer lli, h School % Nine Class Members Class Colors Lavender and Yellow So Little Is Done So Much To Do Class Flower Yellow Rose Commencement April 28, 1952 Don ' t Try Dying - Die Trying Sponsor LLOYD BIBERSTINE Nine Class Members Class Flower Pink Rose Class Colors Navy Blue and Pink JheviY Center Hii h School ■ Senior Class ■ 64 Commencement May 2, 1950 Nine Class Members Class Colors Crimson and Gray Build For Character, Not For Fame Class Flower American Beauty Rose Vlloitii ' rKriVINS 8 YVONNE ECKH RT Commencement May 3, 1949 Class Colors Navy Blue and Rose Class Flower American Beauty Rose No Victory Without Labor Sixteen Class Members f dk M m j| , , ik l • Class Colors Crimson and Blue Class Flower Rose Commencement May 1, 1947 Success Awaits At Labor ' s Gate Not Finished, Just Begun Fifteen Class Members Class Flower Rose Carnation Commencement April 29. 1948 Class Colors Rose and Gray O i,,d m (ii 65 Sixteen Class Members President ROSEMARY SCHNEIDER Vice-President DALE L. MANN Principal RUSSEL J. MINNICK Secretary-Treasurer MARY A. HUFFMAN - -.i € 1 President BOB HECKMAN Sixteen Class Members Vice-President MILDRED POULSON Secretary -Treasurer DORIS TARR President WILLADENE MARKLEY Eighteen Class Members Secretary JUNE HITE Vice-President JOAN JARRETT Principal J,M. BENSON M iiii 66 V ' .f oT. .t ' l oo President RICHARD COOLMAN Sixteen Class Members Principal J.M.BENSON Motto Through Difficulties To Honor Motto Knowledge Is Power As Well As Fame Thirty Class Members Class Flower Pink Rose Class Colors Blue and Rose President MARTHA THOMPSON Principal ERNEST CURTIS iMv e evMis h School r- — ICmSS 1941 I ' -I ' Principal ALBERT HARSHBARGAR President JAMES GARRETT Secretary-Treasurer JEANNE COOLMAN Vice-President JUSTINE GROVER Sixteen Class Members 67 •We BuQd The Ladder Which We Rise. Class Flower Pink Carnation Class Colors Pink and Green 68 : ' :■: ' •• tfberty Setlterjiiol] School Class Colors Blue and Silver Sponsor HERMAN FRANTZ Eighteen Class Members Principal HARRY YODER Twenty Three Class Members Sponsor HERMAN FRANTZ Vice President REX COLE 3liiiK .School M Class Flower Tea Rose Class Colors Purple and Gold mkA - 69 Motto Not the Sunset, But the Dawn Class Flower Rose Superintendent FRANK DAY Class Colors Rose Silver 70 First Row: Robert Barrington Don Campbell Forrest Baker Timothy Ratcliffe Roger Buckner Earl Dunn Robert Davis Harold lliggens Second Row: Miss Straight Florence Cole Winifred LeMasters Charlene Krinn Everett Ramsey Arthur Craig Eileen Jamison Grace Mossburg Pauline Craig May McCarty Garnet Grover iimii p I aM if ' II acxm .-m - Principal CARL E. MILLER Sponsor VERA STRAIGHT Fifteen Girls Ten Boys Qfifi 1929 First Row: Fraule Gregg Ruby Underbill Thomas Bulger Robert Weinland Second Row: Vera Bender Ada Penrod Edith Davis Hilda Thrailkill Beatrice Garton James Jones 71 This early grade picture of the class of 1928 contains many familiar faces. Some of the graduates are not pictured here because at that time Poneto had a grade school. Only those in their high school years came to Liberty. Graduates of the class of 1928 were: Nina Sliger, Vernon Ramsey, Virgil Poling, Martha Melson, Brooks McCarty, Curtis Ellis, Martha Johnson, Marie McCarty, Helen Miller, Harry Walker, Dayton Musselman, Gertrude Gilbert, Johnette Martz, Btoox Holsinger, Edith Brown, Maro Morris. Class Of 1927: Motto Elmer Tarr Climb Though The Rocks Be Rugged Robert Boltin Class Colors Bertha Minniear Black Gold Glen Wright Class Flower Harmon Clark Pink Tea Rose 72 Miss Hauver Alice Dunn Merle Tarr Marion Frantz Aubrey Clark Members of the 1926 graduating class played on the 1925 District Champion Basketball Team. Ronald Markley • Delin Way • Robert Boltin Joe Baumgardner Robert Kasler Galen Myers Joe Smith Orace Ogle Jim Gavin • Chauncey Frantz Austin Smith I m : ' - First Row: Ruth Stevens Chella Craig Juanita Craig Harold Prible Chauncey Frantz Joe Baumgardner Albert Tatr ff Second Row: Darlene Bay Mildred Archbold Audrey Beerbower May Brown Floyd Merriman v Grace Kingen Eloise ' McCloud Kenny Moore Ruth Ann Worster Margaret Buckner Helen Ditzler Continuous yearly reunions have kept this 20 member class in close contact over the years. On June 28, 1964, 12 of the living members met to celebrate their 40th gradu- ation anniversary. First row: M. Barrington, A. Dunn, E. Boltin, M. Prible, C. Stroud, M. Myers, M. Brinneman. Third Row: L. Ivasler, L. Loudermilk, O. Huffman, V. Grover, G. Morris, M. Moss- burg, H. Clark. Fourth Row: M. Stahl, A. Gerwig, W. Merriman, E. Clark, E. Mossburg, M. Boltin. Members of the 1923 District Basketball Champion Team of Liberty Center High School: First Row: Claude Sills Ora Huffman Kelly Moore Second Row: Austin Smith, Coach Clyde Landis Ernest Minniear Third Row: Kenneth Moore Ocel Campbell Mike Boltin 73 w ji iitt ' iiicj Crutfr (Eias First Row: Miss Woodard Ora Martin Bob Tho mpson Irene Eckhart Mary Gavin Reed Garrett Anna Reece Donald Dickie Opal Bell Miss Bertha Garrett Second Row: Miss Elizabeth Spivey Mary Jane Rowe Raymond Sales Edith Marshall Ruth Cole Ray Mossburg Ruth Clark Ralph Braden Mr. Ora Beerbower Mr. E. Ponsler First Row: Amos Brinneman Anna Miller Marion Grover Elizabeth Bangs Ora Beerbower Clive Markley Bertha Garrett Justin Merriman Maro Merriman Russell Van Camp Mary Clark Second Row: Herman Loudermilk Victor Tarr Russell Wallace Audley Mitchell Delia Osborn William Smith Lucille Smith C. Morgan Rowe William Buckner Ordelden Haflich f T ' f W ' : ; m ' n 11% l,:n«T3Ct« -mHi H ,CK . First Row: Mary Boltin Frank Day Beth Garrett Garrett Gavin Cleo Minnich Raymond Hause Zella Osborn Glen Jones Mary Campbell W. H. Rhoten 74 Second Row: Iva Pearl Moore Mount Garrett Beulah Thompson Marie Johnson Glen Gordon Carrie Gordon Ninetta Boltin Max Kasler First Row: Vaughn Millikan Aenone Smith Harold Stanton Faye Clark Clarence Minniear Lottie Reece Howard Clark Orpha Curran Charles Hause Arnold Rhoten 1919 Second Row: Lela Nordyke Zern Murry Kenneth Gregg Carrie Stanton Albert First Edith Mossburg John Mossburg Ruth Payne Earl Wiley Grace Smith First Row: Grace Smith Elija McBride Loretta Osborn Everett Dunn Franklin Buckner Walter Crosbie Glen Markley Anna Hause Glenn Coolman Victo Gavin William Wrothen Second Row: Lela Nordyke Homer Sheets Audrey Yelton Chester Thompson Cecil Bradburn Tess Bailey Charles Gephart Grace Michael Clarence Gordon Helen Johnson Harry Coolman m f If Tf f f f ?f f J Lloyd McCloud Edith Baker Delmer Harrold Glenosa Thompson Paul Huffman Flo Hupp Glen Kasler 1917 Noel Ware Edytha McCarty Lamar Smith Ethel McKinney Robert Wiley Mildred Boltin Vaughn Bailey 75 Zella McCarty Joseph Pence Hattie Gerwig Sylvia Gephart Raymond Wilburn Muriel Boltin Bertha Garrett Lois Johnson 916 Ruth Michael Roy Mossburg Elwin Johnson Ethel Jackson Dorothy Johnson Ora Beerbower Russel Stinson Orville Dunn ' w y Arthur Hupp Mearl Markley Ruth Johnson Ora Brinneman Victor Mounsey Earl Marshall 1915 Freda Ernst Gerald Russel Mearl William son Nettie Osborn Edwin Boltin Ware Baker « f Sylvester Miller Floyd Merriman Goldie Wissler Vaughn Minnlear Nellie Popejoy Guy Ware 1914 Roe Musselman Ferral Roush Miles Gordon Jim Crosby Henry Snyder 76 ■■!! ■ - . ' •■ Sylvester Miller Minnie Sturgis Elmer Harrold 1913 Lillie Morris Claude Mounsey Blanche Summers Sylvester Miller Mable Thompson Grant Frantz Ralph Johnson Oscar Haegler Fern Johnson John Morris Volney Alexander 191 I Don Merriman Helen Surran Sylvester Miller 77 THIRTEEN CLASSES CLOSE LIBERTY ' S ALUMNI 1910 Daisy Beulah Buckner Pace Carey Dustin Irvin Carleton Noe Cecil Jackson Jesse McElhaney John Morris Grover Muttersbaugh 1909 Ola Mae Jones Halderman Homer Donald Cole Erpest Claude Collier Walter Elmer Buckner Clyde Alexander Ve Ora Garrett Luther Ellis Edith Anna Wilmor Harry Ray Coolman Justin Merriman 1908 Mary Alice Sliger Davis James Gordon Olin Rittenhouse Benjamin Lloyd Gregg 1907 Manley Stinson Ada Mae Roberts Marshall Anna Louise Johnson Edith Emma Johnson Thompson Zada Florence Johnson Fritz Catherine Anne Funk Collier Ruth Anne Croasdale Rariden Fred Good Wilmore Sarah Anne Maybelle Funk Johnson 1906 Frank Sliger Chloe Lieurance Harry Collier William Gephart William Hunt Hazel Johnson William Harris Lula Cole Sliger 1905 Everett Johnson Curtis E. Poling Jessie M. Hupp Bergan Homer Johnson Olive Johnson Davis 1904 Milton E. Merriman Augusta Redding Mamie L. Merriman Harris John A. Funk Earl DeVore Walter Kelly Hupp Charles A. Mendenhall 1903 Lester Earl Clark Dr. Seth Irvin Aaron Lee Musselman Beulah Garrett Cole Joseph Garrett Arthur Brown Curtis Lee Mounsey 1902 Myrtle May Weinland Redding 1901 Ethel Morgan Rowe Otto Merriman Homer Augustus Stahl Claude Cecil Cole Edna Olive King Otto Cleveland Meeks Cleveland M. Luce Boyd Clayton Jones 1900 Nettie Belle Meeks Lesh Edithe Rose Johnson Louis Edward Matlock 1899 Rosa Sliger 1898 Minnie Bundy McElhaney BUDS DECK ' S carry out PIZZA SUPER SERVICE 62Z West Washington - ' hone 824-3858 For the finest pizza in Bluffton 126 N. Main, Bluffton, Indiana Visit Us Often Phone 824-2324 Sout iAcde ( n en iou e a t cC Cont . , Furnishes you with flowers for every occasion, ranging from high school proms to that all important wedding day. 119 WEST HORTON AVENUE, BLUFFTON, IND. 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BROWN SON P UNERAL 1 IRECTORS Lg URNITUReI ■ EALERS Phones 96-100 Warren, Indiana KRIEGBAUM BROTHERS Stoves, Hardware, Appliances Phone 97 Warren, Indiana DWIGHT HOLMES, Jeweler Registered Watchmaker Diamonds - Watches - Silverware Warren, Indiana BAKER IMPLEMENT SALES AUis-Chalmers Sales and Service Kewanee Phone 77 Warren, Indiana MASTERSON ' S STATION Liberty Center Indiana Compliments of C. M. GINGERICK, M.D. MARY ' S BEAUTY SHOP Shannpoos Cuts Tints Permanents Phone 694-6545 NORRIS FEED MILLS Grain - Feeds - Fertilizers We Apply Liquid Nitrogen Poneto Indiana Poneto Indiana FARMER ' S GRAIN COMPANY Dealers in Grains - Seeds Feed - Coal Liberty Center MARGARET ' S BEAUTY SHOP Liberty Center, Indiana SMITH ' S GROCERY Poneto, Indiana FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO. Dependable Motors Bluffton Indiana You will find friendly banking service at FARMERS MERCHANTS BANK 101 South Main Phone 824-0910 Bluffton, Indiana OLD-FIRST NATIONAL BANK Member F.D.I.C, Bluffton, Indiana BUMMIE ' S B K ROOT BEER STAND South Edge Bluffton Phone 824-3626 Bluffton GERBER FURNITURE, INC. Phone 824-1200 Regular and Custonn Built Furniture Floor Covering - Wall Covering Custom- Built Kitchens Drapery Departnnent Open Tuesday and Friday Nights Bluffton Indiana Personal Insurance Service at SUNIER LOCKWOOD, INC. General Insurance Phone 824-2410 105 North Main Street Bluffton, Indiana FULK WELDING SHOP Complete Welding Service Portable Service Phone 824-2134 527 West Cherry (Rear) Bluffton ACME QUALITY PAINTS, INC. Free Delivery Store Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Open Fridays ' til 9 p.m. JIM NIBLICK ' S BARBER SHOP Phone 824-2720 111 East Market Street, Bluffton Phone 824-2413 1 1 1 North Main Bluffton BLUFFTON MILLING COMPANY, INC. 221 North Main Bluffton, Indiana Make It a Habit to Eat at the CHATTER-BOX RESTAURANT Open 24 Hours a Day Come Out for Breakfast Lunch and Dinner 3 4 Mile North on State Road 1 Bluffton, Indiana LIBERTY CENTER RESTAURANT Dinners - Short Orders Open Week Days 6-6 KENNEDY Phone 824-36Z2 105 West Market Street Bluffton Courteous, Helpful Service at MASTERSON ' S Store for Men Arrow Shirts, Dobbs Hats, Freeman Shoes, McGregor Sportswear Beau Brummel Ties 127 West Market Bluffton, Indiana Mr. Vaughn Betts of SQUARE DEAL CLEANERS says, Eat, drink, and spill merrily! Send even that most difficult cleaning problem to his establishment at 317 West Market Street in Bluffton, Indiana. MILLER-JONES SHOE STORE shoes for all the family Phone 824-2830 Bluffton Indiana THE CHILDREN ' S MART Girls sizes fronn infants right on through pre-teens . . . Boys sizes to 8 . . .A complete department for infants wear and gifts Phone 824-2334 213 West Market Bluffton SALAMONIE MILLS, INC. SMITH ' S GARAGE 24-Hour Emergency Road and Wrecker Service Since 1926 Poneto Phone 694-6611 Indiana Compliments of POLING ' S DRIVE-IN Warren, Indiana ROBERT ' S Mobil « SERVICENTER Mobil Gas and Oil Products Tires and Batteries Auto Repairs Specializing in Tune-Ups and Brake Service Phone 286 Warren GOLD SEAL DRUG STORE The Rexall Store Prescriptions - Cosmetics Paint, Sporting Goods Sodas GAMBLE ' S STORE Warren, Indiana Phone 20 (jCMtlftCc Phone 8 Warren, Indiana ECKMAN ' S PAUL BOWER ' S SERVICE STATION At Warren Buick - Pontiac - GMC Phone 262 John Deere Farm Equipment Phone 177 Armstrong Tires Batteries Tubes Lubrication Poneto, Indiana MOSER IMPLEMENT COMPANY P.O. Box 271 Phone 824-2210 Bluffton, Indiana AUis- Chalmers Ma ssey- Fergus on Meyers Fox New Idea New Holland Gehl Simplicity BLUE FLAME GAS 2 in 1 Soft Water Service Gifts and Hardware Phone 824-3600 Bluffton, Indiana ISCH HARDWARE - GAS DIVISION MOSER OLIVER SALES Complete Line of Farm Machines Oliver Tractor Kewanee Discs Elevators ■• ' Factory Trained Mechanics Phone 824-2934 West Silver Street Bluffton 122 South Johnson Customer Parking Every year Liberty Center juniors and seniors purchase their class rings and commencement invitations from . . . HERFF JONES COMPANY Manufacturing Jewelers and Stationers 1401-1429 North Capital Avenue Indianapolis 7, Indiana Seniors Erma Buse and Jeff Stinson shop for groceries at LUDWIG ' S I.G.A. FOODTOWN, which is located 1 4 mile south of Bluffton. The store is open seven days a week from 9 ' til 9. Today the United States awaits another scientist-autlnor- statesman like Benjamin Franklin . . . someone with a mind that seeks the truth and will find the answers. And it is among our youth, quite naturally, that we look for one who will develop into tomorrow ' s Franklin. But, to sustain our Nation ' s progress, just ONE more Franklin won ' t be enough. To bring about the betterments all our citizens want and need, thousands of fresh, eager and inquiring minds-thoroughly trained in many subjects-are needed. Study and learn . . . prepare yourself to help unlock the door to your Country ' s tomorrow. Indiana s- Michigan ■ LECTRIO COMPANY Ladies ' Apparel Bluffton, Indiana LAW ' S Watches - Diamonds - Watch Repair Bridal Consultants Jewelry Gifts Phone 824-1214 130 W. Market Bluffton THE BLUFFTON PRINTERY Comnnercial Printers Phone 824-2328 Bluffton FLANINGAM SON Bluffton Farm Implements and Motor Trucks Phone 824-1100 UiiflL Demonstrating a different use of this equipment are several Liberty Center seniors at C. H. GEELS Water Lines Foundations and Short Drains Dug Phone 824-2007 Bluffton GOLDEN Q, INC. Billiard Parlor The Finest of Equipment With Clean, Pleasant Surroundings League and Tournament Play {Family Fun for Everyone} Corner of Main and Market, Bluffton Phone 824-2026 Senior class members stop for refreshments On the Banks of the Wabash at the DUTCH MILL. For the best in eating enjoyment visit the restaurant, cupboard, or drive-in. PAT GARREH Your JAMESWAY Representative in Liberty Center Phone 824-1921 Many thanks go to the following dealers j for their donations to our annual fund. j 1 j In Bluffton ... In Fort Wayne ... ; ELEY ' S T.V. APPLIANCE VIM ' S SPORTING GOODS GERBER REALTY MAIN AUTO SPORT SHOP WAID ' S FURNITURE STORE 112 E. Market Bluffton, Indiana Phone 824-0412 WEBB ' S f STANDARD SERVICE j STANDARD) 613 Fort Wayne Road Bluffton, Indiana Phone 824-99 59 703 W. Wabash Street Bluffton, Indiana Phone 824-1900 For the Finest in Mobile Home Living See . . . ERVIN BEELER Phone 824-1128 State Road 124 Bluffton, Indiana GERBER ' S SONIC SERVICE Junction 1 and 116 North Bluffton Phone 824-9964 - HABIG SON, INC. Hauling and Excavating West Wiley Avenue Bluffton, Indiana Phone 824-1212 HEYERLY ' S MARKET Custom Butchering and Processing Groceries and Pastries Phone 8Z4-0300 Bluffton, Indiana NATIONAL OIL GAS, INC. Bluffton, Ind. Live Bait and Tackle Owner, BOB PURKHISER Phone 824-3012 720 W. Washington Bluffton, Indiana FAST DELIVERY To Your Farm, Home, Office, or Factory Kj ' h T _ .,.: K ' . in r 1. 4V ' HH|V U DBi li ' ' l iSsI JE flRVI i1j!3 ■bf ' Wm ' 0 ' ' ' - 1 fl FRYBACKS ICE CREAM Ice Cream for All Occasions Phone 824-2332 Bluffton, Indiana ■ i ROUSH ELECTRIC, INC. Poneto, Ind. General Contracting Ph. Montpelier 317-728-2191 317-728-5780 General Home Comfort Heating General Electric - Electric Heating and Remote Control Wiring Hagan Insulation Mrs. Hallie Pace instructs sons, Tom and Bob, on adjusting the thermostat for their electric heating installed by Roush Electric. Sonja Cardin, Sue Funk, and Karol Kirtley wave fronn one of the many GERBER ' S CENTRAL DAIRY milk trucks, supplying grade A products to the Bluffton, Indiana area. A T WELDING BLACKSMITHING Ornamental Iron Products Trenching Bluffton, Indiana GEORGE ANDOE Bluffton Res. Ph. 824-1470 REX TERHUNE Craigville Res. Ph. 565-3446 Shop Phone 824-0917 Linda Jones and Barbara Chism check the paint supply at the one stop building material center in Liberty Center. LIBERTY CENTER LUMBER CO. Phone 694-6303 Owner Ben Soper checks out a mechanical difficulty at the . . LIBERTY CENTER GARAGE Williard Batteries Pennzoil Firestone Tires Phone 694-6323 For the best in general contracting and plastering contact . . . CLARK BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION No Job Too Large or Too Small Commercial and Residential Liberty Center Remembering Ihe Past, but Looking Into the Future . . . J