Mentone High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Mentone, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1955 volume:

THE BULLDOG 1955 MENTONE HIGH SCHOOL MENTO NDIANA DEDICATION To LAWRENCE D. BELL our true friend and benefactor—patron of young people, particularly those of Mentone High School-great example of Americanism, the Annttal Staff gratefully dedicates this 195$VYear Book. THREE At the sound of the bell, all students head up the stairs toward their lockers. In five minutes another class will be starting, thus adding a piece to the puzzle. Life In Mentone Is Like A Puzzle School life is like a picture puzzle. The puzzle is made up of classes, activities, teachers, seniors, and underclassmen. The puzzle is put together by each student during his twelve years in school. Each piece of this puzzle is an event or vivid happening which each student wants to remember. It is not difficult to start the puzzle but the problem is getting it completed. Sometimes the pieces do not seem to fit, however as the senior year spins by the picture becomes a more complete one. You then feel you are finishing your puzzle and the memory of the years spent putting it together will live in your mind forever. The picture we bring to you through this publication is a puzzle that different people put together not as individuals but as a group. We have enjoyed putting this puzzle together at Mentone School and the picture formed by us is an interesting one. As you look at this book you will see the pieces of the puzzle, watch them being fitted together, and finally look at the completed picture. Thus, our theme is stated, LIFE AT MENTONE IS LIKE A PUZZLE. May we never forget our high school days! YOUR EDITOR Dr. Mrs. F. B. Davison FOUR Don Pfahler, Sheila Fitzgerald, and Dave Gosser attended the Purdue Legislature to learn more about Government. Different Pieces One of the most unpleasant things that Sen- iors dread is Government Class. But a trip to Purdue made it more interesting for those chosen students. There they discussed gov- ernment problems and carried on a mock leg- islature which is an experience our representa- tives will never forget. This year we had a Christmas Party which was held the night before Christmas vacation. A queen and her attendants were honored guests. After crowning the queen, everyone en- joyed a sock-hop . The Student Council plan- ned the affair. Music was furnished by Joe Haney of Warsaw. Deanna Grubbs is crowned Mistletoe Queen by Charles Manwaring. The attendants look on. Browns Jewelry Store FIVE Each year the Daughters of the American Revolution give a good citizenship award to a Senior girl. Connie Doyle was selected this year. The award is based on scholastic abili- ty, leadership and citizenship. Everyone enjoyed a good laugh at the Speech Club program which included two one act plays and several readings. Make Our Puzzle A scene from the annual Speech Club program which was in the gym. Dale Kelley SIX A typical study hall show most of the students really studying. But in some cases several try their luck at talking in low tones. Silly or Serious Our Studying is a very important piece of our puzzle. And for many it is the hardest piece to fit into place. Many think this piece will fit sooner or later but a lot of work is placed on the individual. Studies take up a large portion of a students time. Most students realize that studies should come before pleasure. Studying isn’t too much of a problem at Mentone. Almost every student has one study hall a day in which he can get tomorrow's work done. This relieves the student from a lot of work which he would have to take home. When lunch is over, it's time for a gab session and today it is taking place on the steps. All present and accounted for is spoken by Mrs. Hoffman. Country Print Shop — Co-Op. News SEVEN The candy stand is always open and you can often hear the familiar cry May I help you? Daily Happenings Fit Many students look forward to the arrival of the last bell and the school buses. For many students getting on the bus takes the most effort but few have to be coaxed to go home. The candy stand just opened but later in the noon hour, this will be the center of activity. This is usually considered the noon hang-out or the sweetest place found in school. Oh how I hate to get on the bus in the morning but by evening this tune has changed. TWP. SCHOOL? Frank Manufacturing Co. Cox Motor Sales All students bring back dishes and milk bottles which is a great help to our cooks. School Spirit and Teamwork EIGHT Teamwork and co-operation are not only found in sport activities but also found in daily school life. We have found that helping each other makes the picture puzzle form eas- ier. Many times there is paper on the floor, and the students take it on themsolves to help our janitors which shows teamwork. Co-operating with the cooks at school lunch is usually found in Men- tone School. All pupils carry back dishes and empty milk bottles which show another part of our plan of teamwork here at school. We'll help you to keep our school clean Getting books is usually a mad rush but these girls show co-operation by let- ting each other go first. NINE Makes the Puzzle Easier School spirit is a must in our school life although school spirit us- ually deals largely with athletics, it is necessary in school too. We learn to get along with others by showing a feeling of good sports- manship. The girls at the lockers try and show this spirit by showing each other courtesy. Individual help is shown by spirit of teacher want- ing the pupil to understand better. Individual help on certain problems is one of the many ways which our faculty show teamwork. Farmers State Bank TEN The Lawrence D. Bell Library WE GET HELP Last fall when we started school we had a very small library. Only a few fiction books, and a few magazines, a couple of newspapers, some old books, and some tattered encyclopedias were to be seen on the rickety shelves. Oh yes and we had a file cabinet that had pamphlets on anything you wished to read about; the only trouble was that you could never find the right one. Altogether we had about 600 books. Our librarians were Sandra Gross, Janet King, Jean Kurtz, Betty Mellot and La Vonne Montel. However in October we received word that Lawrence D. Bell, president of the Bell Aircraft Corporation, Buffalo, New York, was presenting us with a gift of $5,000.00 to improve our library. With so much added work we had need for assistant librarians. Those appointed were Linda Besson, Sandra Doden, Connie Doyle, Sue Lackey, and Leroy Markley. The study hall was partitioned off and half of it is now our library. We purchased about 1,700 books with Mr. Bells' donation. Large book shelves, a magazine rack, and a newspaper rack were built. Also purchased were four ractangu- lar tables, one round table, a librarian's desk, a dictionary stand, a large globe, and drapes. A few days before the library Dedication we received a large oil painting of Mr. Bell. On the evening of April 20 Mr. Bell dedicated the library. Donation (Johnnie Irene’s $5.00) ELEVEN Many people volunteered to help process books. Corner table and globe. WITH OUR PUZZLE The magazine and newspaper rack are another part of our library. Our student librarians played an important part. TWELVE CHEMISTRY CLASS Our puzzle wouldn't be complete un- less we had classes. At Mentone we have a varied selection from which we can choose from. The required subjects help us for our future and the life which we all will have. Classes Help to Complete BOOKKEEPING CLASS FRESHMAN BIOLOGY Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reed Janet THIRTEEN HOME ECONOMICS TYPING CLASS I sec. II The speech class put on several rad- io programs this year. This shows what a small class can do with help from an advisor. Typing class is an interesting class. There are two typ- ing classes this year. In home eco- nomics girls learn how to become good homemakers. This will help them in later years. SPEECH CLASS Our Puzzle Mentone Locker Plant Shinns Packing Co. There are many people connected ivith our puzzle. The faculty has helped us many times with our problems. They have taught us high ideas as well as the important principles of life. Not only the teachers are present at Mentone, but kids of all sizes fit in. You find at our school a variety of plain American boys and girls. 76ede 'Peafrle 'Puj.jte- Cui TEACHERS Carpenter Bros. MR. KENT, PRINCIPAL Occupation, English MRS. DAWSON Speech, Phys. Ed., English MR. HOOGENBOOM Sociology, History, Phys. Ed. MR. BUNNELL Commercial Subjects, History MR. HOFFMAN English, Biology, Gen. Math. MR. KELLEY Mathematics Geometry Latin MRS. HOFFMAN Home Economics, Arithmetic MRS. BUCK First Grade MR. WEISS Voc. Agriculture, Science, Woodworking MR. WHITEHEAD Music MISS McFARREN Second Grade First Section MRS. FOLK Second Grade Second Section MRS. FULLER Third Grade MR. WITHAM Fifth Grade MRS. TOMBAUGH Fourth Grade MISS AUGHINBAUGH Sixth Grade SENIORS DENNIS ANDERSON Student Manager 2. 3 DICK CLARK Speech Club 4 Bulldog Staff 4 Audio Visual 1. 2. 3. 4 DUANE BENSON Track 1. 2 BETTY COCHRAN FHA 1, 2. 3, 4 Bulldog Staff 2 Kitchen helper 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play LARRY GENE BOBBS FFA 1. 2 Mentonette Staff 4 Softball 1, 2 Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4 Baseball 3, 4 Class Officer 4 Office Helper 3, 4 Lunch Helper 3, 4 REX DICKEY Junior Play Basketball 2, 3 Volleyball 2 Track 3, 4 MARY CONSTANCE DOYLE Senior Play Junior Play 1 Act Play 4 Speech Club 2. 3, 4 FHA 1. 2. 4 Bulldog Staff 3. 4 Mentonette Staff 3, 4 Student Council 2, 3 Girl's Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4 Class Officer 2. 3, 4 Librarian 4 DAR 4 SHEILA FITZGERALD Senior Play Junior Play 1 Act Play 2 Speech Club 2. 3, 4 Pep Club 3 FHA 2. 3. 4 Bulldog Staff 4 Mentonette Staff 4 Band 1, 2. 3, 4 Girl's Chorus 2 Class Officer 3 Girl's State 3 GARWIN EATON FFA 1. 2 Student Council 4 Softball 1. 2 Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4 Baseball 3, 4 Class Officer 1, 2 Athletic Committee 4 KAY FLENAR Softball 1 Basketball 1. 2 Baseball 2 DUANE ECKERT FFA 1 Band 1. 2. 3, 4 Boy's Chorus 2. 3 Track 1 ROGER DUANE FRANTZ Boy's Chorus 3 DAVID GOSSER, JR. Senior Class Play Junior Class Play 1 Act Play 3 Speech Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Bulldog Staff 2. 3 Mentonette Staff 2, 3, 4 Student Council 1 Band 1. 2. 3. 4 Boy's Chorus 2, 3 Class Officer 1 JOE HEDINGTON BILL GRIFFIS ALBERT HENDERSON Senior Play Junior Play Bulldog Staff 4 Speech Club 4 Mentonette Staff 4 Band 1. 2. 3. 4 Boy's Chorus 2, 3 Speech Festival 4 All County Play 4 SANDRA KAY GROSS Speech Club 2, 3 FHA 1. 2. 3 Bulldog Staff 3 Mentonette 4 Girl's Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Librarian 4 Lunch Help 1, 2 BOB HOLLOWAY Junior Plav Bulldog Staff 4 Student Council 2, 3, 4 Boy's Chorus 2 Softball 2. 3 Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 Volleyball 2 Track 2, 4 SUE LACKEY Junior Play 1 Act Play 3 Speech Club 1, 2. 3. 4 Pep Club 3 FHA 2, 3. 4 Bulldog Staff 3, 4 Mentonette Staff 4 Band 1. 2. 3, 4 Girl's Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4 Majorette 2, 3, 4 LARRY McKINLEY Senior Play Junior Play 1 Act Play 2, 3 Speech Club 1. 2, 3. 4 Bulldog Staff 2. 3. 4 Mentonette Staff 1, 2 Band 1. 2. 3. 4 Boy's Chorus 1. 2. 3 Softball 1. 2 Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4 Track 1. 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 1, 2. 3 Store Manager 3 High School Journalism 4 Athletic Committee 1. 4 LU ANN LONG Senior Play Speech Club 3, 4 Pep Club 3 FHA 1. 2. 3. 4 Mentonette Staff 4 Girl's Chorus 1, 3, 4 Lunch Help 1. 2, 3, 4 MELVIN MILLER FFA 1, 2 Mentonette Staff 4 Softball 1 Basketball 1. 2. 3 Track 1. 2. 3 FRANK MANWARING Senior Play Junior Play Speech Club 4 FFA 1. 2 Bulldog Staff 2, 3, 4 Mentonette Staff 1, 2 Student Council 3, 4 Softball 1 Basketball 1, 2. 3 Baseball 4 Track 1 Class Officer 2, 3. 4 LAVONNE MONTEL Senior Play Junior Play Speech Club 2 Pep Club 3 FHA 2. 3. 4 Mentonette Staff 4 Girl's Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4 Librarian 4 Lunch Help 1, 2, 3. 4 WILLIAM NELLANS Senior Play Junior Play 1 Act Play 2 Speech Club 4 Bulldog Staff 4 Mentonette 3 Boy's Chorus 1, 2 Softball 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4 Baseball 3. 4 Volleyball 2. 3 Track 1, 3. 4 Class Officer 3 Store Manager 3 Student Legislature 4 JUNIOR SHIREY DONALD PFAHLER Senior Play Speech Club 4 Student Congress 4 JOE SHOEMAKER Senior Play Junior Play Basketball 1 FRANCIS RICKEL Band 1, 2. 3. 4 Basketball 1. 2, 3 JALAINE KAY SMYTHE Senior Play Junior Play 1 Act Play 2 Speech Club 3 Pep Club 3 FHA 2. 3 Bulldog Staff 2 Mentonette 4 Band 2. 3, 4 Girl's Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4 Class Officer 1, 4 MARITA TUCKER Senior Play Junior Play Speech Club 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 3 FHA 1, 2. 3, 4 Bulldog Staff 4 Mentonette Staff 4 Girl's Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4. Class Officer 3 Librarian 3 Cheerleader 3 PHILIP SURFACE Basketball 3 SENIOR NEWS As our high school careers draw to a close, we the class of 1955, like to remember many things which happened during our school years. Many memories which are good and bad, will always mingle in our minds as we march out of school and into the world. As Seniors, we realize that life is a puzzle and that part of the puzzle is being formed. Through our activities, our work and fun, we have all gained a part in completion to our puzzle by going to school. We had many money making projects during the year. Some of them were: the play Rest Assured given on October the 15th and the 16th, the Talent Show, a penny supper and a skating party. On March 1, was the annual Junior and Senior trip. This year the Juniors took the Seniors to Fort Wayne to an Ice Hockey game. On February 9, the Seniors left for Indianapolis to visit the state house. While there we visited many interesting places, among them were: the Senate, the House of Representatives, the Supreme Court, the Governor's chambers and the museum. We had Class Day on May 13. The Baccalaureate was held in the gym on Sunday, May 15. Commencement was held in the gym on Tuesday, May 17. We started on our Senior trip on May 22 by train from Mentone. We visited Washington, D. C., New York City and Niagara Falls. TWENTY-FOUR JUNIORS Sue Barkman Doyle Baum Royal Baum Donald Beeson Glenn Benson Linda Besson Max Blackburn Margaret Cochran Betty Griffis Bonnie Grubbs Deanna Grubbs Garry Hatfield Robert Hatfield Donnalee Horn Dale Hudson Orpha Kurtz Betty Mellott Janice Nelson Rita Olson James Romine Charles Ross Jerry Secrist John Smith Dick Tombaugh Sarah Urschel Terry Utter Dee Wagner Ted Ward Sharon Ware Sandra Witham Urschel Clinic TWENTY-FIVE Class of 56” With three years of work behind them, the class of 1956 have one year to complete the puzzle. At the start of this year class officers were elected as follows: President Ted Ward Vice President Charles Ross Secretary Rita Olson Treasurer ........... Janice Nelson Store Manager Ronald Beeson Reporter Betty Mellott When Ted Ward resigned at the end of the first semester, Charles Ross became president and Gary Hatfield was elected Vice President. The main activities of this year have been running the candy sales at noons, serving at the Egg Show Banquet, planning and having a penny supper, selling cookies, and having concessions at the ball games, Junior-Senior trip, and Junior play. Betty Griffis was chosen to represent Men- tone in the Egg Show and also at the Muck Crop Show held at Akron. Deanna Grubbs was crowned Queen Mistle- toe at the Christmas dance. The annual Junior and Senior trip was on March 1. They journeyed to Fort Wayne to see an ice hockey game. On April 25, the class had a skating party at Rock Lake. This was the only class party of the year. On February 22, the class visited the State Legislature in Indianapolis. The class play New Fires was directed by Wilma Dawson on April 15, and 16. Rita Olson was picked first at the Senior Talent Show. Deluxe Cleaners TWENTY-SIX SOPHOMORES Fred Anderson Keith Besson Curtis Binkley Judy Blue Sue Borton Dorothy Christian Bonnie Cochran Glenn Davis Carol Dillman Alfred Dorell James Eaton Joyce Eiler Charles Feldman George Fitzgerald Marilyn Fuller Tommy Hoover Larry Horn Linda Horn Dorothy Kendall Dale Kindig Leah Nell Lemler Larry Long Dwayne McKinley Esther Ouier Janet Romine June Romine Ronald Secrist Alice Surface Beverly Tinkey Lemler’s Grocery Market TWENTY-SEVEN CLASS of 57” There are 30 members in the class. The officers for the year are: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Student Council Representatives Fred Anderson lanet Romine Leah Nell Lemler Leah Nell Lemler Glen Davis Fred Anderson Annual and Newspaper Reporter Leah Nell Lemler Before Christmas the Sophomores had a pri- vate skating party at Rock Lake. The day be- fore Christmas vacation members of the class exchanged gifts in history class since Mr. Hoffman is the sponsor and also the history teacher. Refreshments were ice cream and candy. All had a swell time. There were eight 10th grade boys who played basketball this year. They are: Tom Hoover, Dale Kindig, Dewayne McKinley, Fred Anderson, Glen Davis, Larry Horn, Larry Long and Ronny Secrist. George Fitzgerald was student manager. Tom Hoover was advanced to the first five on the varsity at the beginning of the year. He won over the more than 100 boys and girls who entered the 21 tourney by putting out Rex Dickey in the finals. There are five members in the school band, three in speech club and others in different school activities. The Money making project of the year was the magazine sale. The class made $554.29. The two team captains were Sue Borton and Tom Hoover. Tom's team won by just a few dollars. Sue Borton and Bonnie Cochran sold over $100 each for Sue's team. Beverly Tinkey and Tom Hoover sold over $100 each for Tom's team. All four received trophies. The Class took the $20 bonus instead of the prizes. For the first time M. H. S. had second team cheerleaders. Three of the Sophomore girls were chosen: June Romine, Janet Romine, and Leah Nell Lemler. Sophomores out for track are: Fred Ander- son, Glenn Davis, Ronny Secrist, Tom Hoover, Larry Horn, and Larry Long. Dewayne Mc- Kinley was injured in track at the beginning of the season. Mentone Lumber Co. TWENTY-EIGHT FRESHMEN Junior Bare Sue Blackburn John Boggs Edward Cook Lucy Coplen Diane Loyle Donna Lou Eaton Linda Hart Deanna Hatfield Nancy Hedington Beverly Horn Billy Hudson Julie Kay Kent Janet King Nadene Kittrell Winfred Kittrell Linda Linn James Manwaring LeRoy Markley Larry Mellott Clifford Nicodemus Martha Perry Doris Scott Ronnie Severns Sue Shoemaker Jack Smythe Timmy Utter Sharlene Ware James Zehrung Mentone Motors Inc. TWENTY-NINE Class of 58” As Freshmen, we started on another year of putting the puzzle together. In the Freshman year students get acquainted with many new things, such as activities classes, using our time wisely, meeting new people and getting along with the upperclassmen. We found out that we must learn to take more responsibilities, such as getting our lessons and getting to class on time. At the first part of the year getting organized was our biggest problem. Our class officers were: President Leroy Markley Vice President Jim Manwaring Secretary and Treasurer Linda Linn Student Council Jim Manwaring We chose Mr. Kelley as our sponsor and he went with us to see the Science Industry Building, the Field Museum and other places of interest in Chicago. Our class party was held at Donna Eaton's home and we also had a skating party. These two boys are working on one of the many projects in Freshman Woodworking. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Johns THIRTY Eighth Grade Philip Anderson Sue Anglin Sandra Barkman Don Beeson Sara Jane Benson Steven Bruner DeWayne Creamer Bill Curtis Daniel Davis Sandra Dorell Susan Doyle Rose Marie Drudge Bernard Fitzgerald Larry Hatfield Sharon Horn Bonnie Kindig Mary Belle Mellott Larry Montel Larry Nellans Janice Perry Mary Alice Quier Loretta Remy Reed Riner Suellen Shepler Robert Shull Sally Slater Sandra Smythe Larry Teel Terry Tucker Beverly Walbum Rachel Walters Ronald Walton Charles Wood Jerry Zehrung Creighton Bros. THIRTY-ONE Seventh G.ade George Barkman Rose Mary Benson Sheila Binkley Linda Blackburn Gene Brower Paul Blue William Cochran Virginia Cook Barbara Crall Sharon Curtis Sandra Doden Jeanetta Greathouse Larry Greulach Max Hively Max Holloway Ken Jones Ronnie Kindig Richard Long Robert Long Suellen Long Donna Mellott Janice Mollenhour Roger Mollenhour Phillip Nelson Gary Plymale Arlene Remy Howard Shoemaker James Teel Jeannine Zehrung Barry Greulach Sue Frederick Jerry Fuller Wilma Reed (not shown) Nelson Poultry Farm THIRTY-TWO Junior High School The Junior High is made up of the Seventh and Eighth grades. As Junior High school students, high school life seemed to be in a rush. It seemed that we were always getting blamed for everything. But we took it as a joke when we realized that this was just a small initiation. We are proud of our Junior High basketball team, mainly because they won all their regular games and brought the County Junior High Championship Trophy home. After this we were honored and rec- ognized at a school assembly program. Even got our picture in the paper. We also have a speech club. At the annual High School Speech Club we were asked to give a play. The play was about a happy family and we received many laughs and compliments from presenting it. The eighth grade play was presented at a school assembly program. Jones Barber Shop Bernice Beauty Shop THIRTY-THREE Sixth Grade Jimmy Anderson Judy Barkman Douglas Bryant Janet Capes Sharon Clark Nancy Cochran Marvin Creamer Janice Davis Ruth Drudge John Feldman James Fitzgerald Max Flenar David Frederick Delbert Fuller Donald Gates Bobby Griffis Pam Hammer Jerry Hatfield Darrel Hively Steven Hoogenboom Judy Horn Carolyn Hudson Marolyn Hudson Becky Keirn Linda Long Larry Manwaring Linda Perrin Lynn Phillips Larry Rockeweg Mona Ross Linda Slater Carol Smith Kenneth Stafford Marilyn Sullivan Linda Surface Tucker’s Ponies THIRTY-FOUR Kay Taylor Mitchell Tucker Donna VanGilder Michael Wallace These girls placed first in Division II or Senior Talent Show. Are we supposed to eat or look nice. Polio injections were given to grade children which was known as Operation Jab. Baker’s Jewelry Appliances THIRTY-FIVE Fifth Grade Mary Katherine Antonides Janet Sue Beeson Carl Blackburn DiAnn Blackburn Jerry Blackburn Patricia Boggs Susan Breil Joseph Cook Danya Lee Creviston Kathleen Doyle Doyle Alden Eiler David Lee Feldman Kathleen Gillmore Gary Lynn Harmon Tana Sue Henderson Steven Hively David Lee Hubler Jennifer L. Linn Linda Gail Mellott Karen Jo Menzie James Dale Mikel Sandra Miller Madonna Nellans Glen Osman Melvina Secor Charles R. Smith Linda Kay Smythe Richard Lee Teel Nena Marie Wallis Jeanette Kay Wood Janice Kay Yeater Bryan Poultry Farm THIRTY-SIX Fourth Grade Joe Banghart Linda Barkman Larry Beeson Larry Booth David Cochran Melvis Cooper Richard Crall Allen Creighton Sheila Drudge Larry Eiler Marsha Fisher Cheryl Horn Bonnie Hudson James Keim Lyle Long David Mann Fred Mellott Steven Mikel Billy Nellans Martha Nelson Roberta Nicodemus Janet Rackeweg Sandra Reed Mickey Rhodes Steven Ross Glenda Secrist Steven Shirey David Teel Eddy Tridle Judy Wagner Chester Walton Bonnie Warren Ronnie Wood Eber’s Whatnots Novelties THIRTY-SEVEN Third Grade Robert Adams Russell Adams Eldona Anthonides Judy Besson Jimmy Bryan Charlotte Crall Larry East Larry Gates Jonathon Gosser Lowell Gruenwald Larry Harmon Danny Hatfield Randy Hoogenboom Norman Hubler Vivian Hurst Billy Kindig Steven Mellott David Mikel Steven Miller Stephen Nelson Linda Quier Bobby Nelson Jerry Shirey Johnnie Shull Charlotte Slater Linda Smith Kay Sweet Jane Tucker Martha VanGilder Connie Wallace Timmy Wallis Jimmy Whetstone Mollenhours Lumber M g. Co. THIRTY-EIGHT Second Grade Gregory Banghart Claudia Brown Sherry Bryan Janet Bunnell Jimmy Clark Toni Cleveland Karen Colbum David Cook Louise Cox Judy Decker Daryle Doden Sue Drudge Sandra Eckert Kenneth Eppert Larry Ervin Mavis Frederich Virginia Goodman Kip Hammer Douglas Haney Frances Harmon Jackie Hart Dennis Hatfield Linda Holloway Sharon Hyde Linda Kittrell Alice Linn Michael Lutes Kathie Menzie Jo Ann Mollenhour Steven Mollenhour Susan Mosier Eddie Nellans Mardene Nellans Sonny Nellans James Osburn Beeson Egg Farm THIRTY NINE Larry Secrist Lu Sensibaugh Michael Shirey Connie Smythe Michael Stanford Larry Sullivan Markie Surface Charles Sweet Tommy Teel Lorna Tridle. Michael Wagner Nancy Wagner A. J. Wertenberger Mike Whetstone Martha Weldon John Zehrung GRADE CHILDREN ON PLAYGROUND AT RECESS Kralis Bros. Dressing Plant FORTY First Grade Curtis Creviston Connie East Cynthia Ellsworth Ruth Erwin Dennis Feldman Mark Gosser Sandra Hackworth Rose Marie Hubler Beverly Hurst Steven Lewis Elaine Manwaring Danny McClone Sandra Mosier Bonita Nellans Sandralu Nelson Michael Orcutt Betty Paxton Dowa Perry Mary Ann Peterson Jack Rickel Ken Romine Kathleen Shinn Teddy Shoemaker Jean Anne Surguy Frances Sweet Clair Taylor Marilyn Taylor Jay Tucker Ronnie Ward Carolyn Warren Jerry Warren Pete’s Lunch FORTY-ONE COOKS LUNCH HELP—Left to right, front row—Curt Binkley, Larry Teel, Larry Boggs, Bill Hudson. Second row—Bonnie Coch- ran, Deanna Hatfield, LaVonne Montel, Alice Surface, Betty Cochran. Third row—Lu Ann Long, Linda Hart, Doris Scott, Donna Eaton, Martha Perry, Joyce Eiler, Linda Besson. SCHOOL HELP MRS. LONG—SCHOOL CLERK OFFICE HELP—Joyce Eiler and Larry Boggs. Mentone Producers Marketing Ass’n FORTY-TWO SCHOOL HELP School Janitors These are the guys that get us here. Smith Bros. Garage Sfeatfo- One Oui 'Pieced At Mentone, one of the largest pieces is our Athletic Program. It forms a big share of our puzzle. Besides the teams which do the actual play- ing, the cheerleaders are very important too. They lead the cheering section, carry on our pep sessions, and try to promote spirit and good sportmanship among the team and our fans. FORTY-FOUR BASEBALL First row L-R—Billy Hudson, Dewcryne McKinley, Junior Bare, Larry Boggs, Ronald Sechrist, Fred Anderson. Second row—Glenn Davis, Jerry Sechrist, Larry McKinley, Garwin Eaton, Bill Nellans, Abe Hoogenboom. Third row— Larry Long, Dick Tombaugh, Frank Manwaring, Bob Holloway, Tom Hoover. September 2—Mentone opened the season on the home diamond with a game with Silver Lake. The Ramblers won, 8 to 7 on a run in the seventh inning. Emery Brandenburg was the winning pitcher, Tom Hoover the loser. September 9—The Bulldogs offered little opposition for Atwood as they bowed, 13 to 1. Rudy Allen held Mentone to 3 hits while he and his teammates collected 10 off Hoover, the losing pitcher. Mentone scored their only run in the second inning, which was the only inning that the Greyhounds failed. September 16—Etna Green's Cubs broke a 7-7 fourth inning tie and scored 4 runs while holding the Bulldogs scoreless and won 11 to 7. Dick Stouder started for the Cubs but was relieved by Dick Long, the winning pitcher. Hoover was the losing hurler. September 20—The Bulldogs won their first game of the season over the visiting Claypool Knights 6 to 3. Bill Nellans and Tom Hoover did the pitching for Mentone, Nellans got credit for the win, Montel the loss. All the scoring was done the first 3 innings as both played better ball as the game progressed. September 23—The visiting Burket Hawks set down the Bulldogs, 13 to 7. The wild con- test was littered with walks and errors ac- counting for the high score. Jerry Nelson was the winning pitcher, Tom Hoover the loser. September 28—Mentone traveled to Beaver Dam to play a game rained out earlier. The host Beavers were victorious, 10 to 2, by virtue of an 8 run first inning. Chuck Bucher was the winning hurler, giving up 7 scattered hits. Bill Nellans was the loser. Manu arinj Leghorn Farms FORTY-FIVE BASKETBALL L-R, front row—LeRoy Markley, Larry McKinley, Bill Nellans, Larry Boggs, Jim Romine, George Fitzgerald. Second row—Abe Hoogenboom, Bob Hol- loway, Doyle Baum, Tom Hoover, Royal Baum, Charles Ross. Letvis Motors FORTY-SIX SECOND TEAM L-R First row—Ronnie Sechrist, Larry Mellott, Bill Hudson, Dewayne Mc- Kinley, Junior Bare. 2nd row—Gary Hatfield, Larry Horn, Jerry Sechrist, Larry Manwaring, Dale Kindig, Glen Davis. 3rd row—Abe Hoogenboom, John Smith, Larry Long, Fred Anderson, Dick Tombaugh, George Fitzgerald, Leroy Markley. Mentone Stock Yards FORTY-SEVEN MENTONE — BOURBON Mentone opened the season with a home game against Bourbon. Alter a close first half the comets pulled away for a 53-34 win. Price was high for Bourbon with 19. Boggs led the Bulldogs with 11. The second team opened the season with a 28 to 22 win after leading all the way. MENTONE — WEBSTER The Bulldogs traveled to North Webster for their second game only to be defeated 55-46. The host Troians scored 23 points to Mentone's 11 in the first quarter. Mentone outscored the Trojans in the last three quarters but couldn't catch up. J. Mort and Fidler led Webster with 18 and 17 points respectively. Boggs had 12 for Mentone. The second team won easily 27-12. MENTONE — LEESBURG Mentone played host to Leesburg, and won their first game of the season. The Bulldogs led all the way, increasing their lead at each quarter mark. Buckingham paced the Blazers with 10 points. Rickel led a balanced Mentone attack. The second team won their third game of the season with a 33-19 verdict. MENTONE — BURKET The Bulldogs turned back a visiting Burket quintet with a 56-43 win. Again increasing the lead in every quarter, Mentone evened its record at 2 and 2. Lynch and Nelson each col- lected 14 for the Hawks. Rickel was high for Mentone. Boggs added 13 points. The second team rolled to a 28 to 15 win. MENTONE — ETNA GREEN The Etna Green Cubs proved to be poor hosts as they set back our Bulldogs for the third loss of the season. The game was close all the way with a halftime score 32-28, Etna Green. At the final buzzer the scoreboard read 61-55. Dick Long poured in 32 points for the Cubs while Boggs had 13 and Ross chipped in 12 for Mentone. Etna's reserves handed the second team their first loss of the season with a 36-33 decision. MENTONE — ARGOS Mentone became one of the stepping stones for a powerful Argos team from Marshall Coun- ty as they fell back to the tune of 68-49. Over- myer and Gordon each had 14 points for the Dragons. Rickel had 12 for the Bulldogs. The reserves returned to their winning ways with a 24-22 win. MENTONE — NORTH MANCHESTER After a close first half, Manchester's Trojans pulled away from the visiting Bulldogs, after a 2 point half-time lead the Trojans increased it to 10 points after the 3rd quarter and went on to win, 69-55. Bagwell, Merritt, Mote, and F. Roberts led Central scoring with 17,15, 14, and 10 points respectively. Rickel scored 20 for Mentone. The second team won again, 30 to 20. MENTONE — SYRACUSE The Bulldogs hit a winning stride and drop- ped the visiting Yellowjacks by a 50-41 score. Mentone led all the way with Rickel, Ward Romine and Hoover all in double figures. Den- ton hit 17 points for Syracuse. The second team was edged 19-18 by the Yellowjackets. MENTONE — ATWOOD Despite a double 20 point effort by Atwood's Larry Hoffer and Skip Witham, the Bulldogs set back the host Greyhounds, 69-61. The game was close all the way with Mentone's quarter lead never more than 10 points. Rickel led Mentone scoring with 27 points. The reserves won their seventh game of the season, 36-16. MENTONE — PIERCETON In a very close and exciting contest of Ind- iana Madness , the visiting Pierceton Cubs turned back the Bulldogs, 48-47. Pierceton's Jim Stouffer and Mentone's Francis Rickel tied for scoring honors in a game that changed leads many times, especially in the third quar- ter. Pierceton led 22 to 20 at the halftime. The second team continued their winning ways, 39-20. Varsity Four Way Tourney MENTONE — BEAVER DAM The Bulldogs proved to be gracious hosts for the Holiday Tourney as they fell before Beaver Dam, 53-44, in the opening game. Ault and Black each had 13 points and Tucker add- ed 12. Boggs and McKinley paced Mentone with 14 and 13 points respectively. MENTONE — SILVER LAKE In the battle for third place in the tourney the Bulldogs lost to Silver Lake's strong aggrega- tion, 54-43. The sophomores led the scoring as Silver Lake's Dave Kinsey collected 22 points and the Bulldog's Tom Hoover had 11. Akron's Fulton county team won the tourney by defeating Beaver Dam. Dickerhoff Trucking Co. FORTY-EIGHT Second Team Four Way Tourney MENTONE — BEAVER DAM The reserves avenged a varsity loss by de- feating the Beavers in the first round game, 39-21. Royal Baum led Mentone scoring with 14 points. Tom Paul had 10 for Beaver Dam. MENTONE — AKRON Mentone's reserves turned back Akron’s junior Flyers to win the second team tourney and ruin Akron's bid for a double champion- ship. The game was close all the way with the final score 32 to 24. Gary Hatfield paced the Bulldogs with 9 points. Gearhart and Hattery had 8 apiece for Akron. MENTONE — SIDNEY The Bulldogs traveled to the neutral Pierce- ton court to meet the Sidney Wildcats. Paced by Bill Patrick's 14 points and Larry Metzger's 13 counters, the Wildcats edged out a 42-36 win. Tom Hoover was high for Mentone with 20 points. The second team won the reserve game, 36-26. County Tourney MENTONE — SIDNEY Tom Hoover hit a long one-hander in the sudden-death double overtime thriller to even an earlier loss to Sidney. The score was 43 all at the end of regulation time and 45 all at the end of the first overtime. Metzger had 18 points for the Wildcats and Larry Boggs hit 17 for the Bulldogs. MENTONE — PIERCETON After a bad first half Mentone came to life and outscored the Cubs but Pierceton's first half lead was too much to overcome as the Bulldogs were defeated 48-42. Tim Derf hit for 18 points, 16 in the first half to pace the Cubs. R. Baum was high for Mentone with 14 tallies. MENTONE — TIPPECANOE For the third time this season a Marshall county foe traveled back home with a victory as Tippecanoe turned back our Bulldogs, 41-33. If was a close game all the way with the final score the largest lead. Devon Davis led the balanced Tippecanoe scoring with 16 points. Game honors went to Mentone's Bob Holloway with 17. The second team received their worst de- feat of the season, 49-32. MENTONE — SILVER LAKE The Silver Lake Ramblers scored 36 points to Mentone's 20 to break a halftime tie and went on to win, 60-44. Dave Kinsey led the Ramblers with 17 points while Tom Hoover paced the Bulldogs' balanced attack with 12. The second team returned to winning ways, 40 to 32. MENTONE — CLAYPOOL Just a week later the Bulldogs returned to the Silver Lake gym only to taste defeat at the hands of Claypool, 54-38. Dick Morris col- lected 20 points for Claypool. Hoover man- aged 9 for Mentone. The reserves won with ease, 45-26. MENTONE — MILFORD After trailing almost all the way the Milford Trojans came to life in the last 4 minutes to defeat the Bulldogs 51-49. Reserve guard Jim Moore hit three quick baskets to bring the Trojans back into the ball game and set the stage for Sonny Hamilton's tie breaking basket that dropped through the cords with three sec- onds left. Milford's Larry Losee won game scoring honors with 20 points. Boggs paced Mentone with 17 and Hoover added 15. The second team tasted defeat for the fourth time this season, 23-21. MENTONE — GILEAD The Bulldogs traveled to Gilead for the last regular game of the season and ended it successfully with a 51-39 victory. After being down at the end after the first quarter 16 to 5, Mentone came to life in the second quarter to tie the score at 20-20 at halftime. In the third period Boggs and Hoover hit 3 baskets a piece to send the Bulldogs ahead 34-28 after 3 stan- zas. Instead of cooling off, Mentone got hotter, in the final quarter and scored 22 points to Gilead's 11. S. Konjcuick led a balanced Wild- cat team with 11 points. Boggs and Hoover each had 18 points for Mentone. The reserves finished the season with a win, 32-21 and a fourteen and four record. Sectional Tourney MENTONE — MILFORD After a bad start and a scoreless first quar- ter the Bulldogs were down 17-8 at halftime. Led by Tom Hoover's 10 points they came back in the third quarter to trail 30 to 22 starting the final period. With the score tied 32-32 and Mil- ford in control of the ball, Milford set up Sonny Hamilton and again it dropped through the net with 4 seconds left, for a 34-32 Milford win. Losee led Milford with 14 and Hoover collected 18 for the Bulldogs. Valentine Elevator larry McKinley Senior LARRY BCGGS GARWIN EATON Mr. and Mrs. Ray O. Eckert FORTY NINE BOB HOLLOWAY Lettermen BILL NELLANS FIFTY Eighth Grade Team L-R, first row—Dewayne Creamer, Larry Teel, Charles Wood, Bernard Fitz- gerald. Second row—Abe Hocgenboom, Phil Anderson, Larry Hatfield, Larry Nellans, Terry Tucker. Mentone — Etna Green Mentone opened with a victory over Etna Green 40-30. Halftime score was 16-11, Men- tone. Heisler with 7 was high for Etna. Nellans led Mentone with 8. Mentone — Burket Mentone traveled to Burket to pack up win number two 22-12. High scorer for Men- tone was Nellans with 8. For Burket were Hol- loway and Woods with 4 each. Mentone — Atwood Mentone defeated Atwood 33-7. High scorer for Mentone was Creamer with 10. Marsh scored 6 for Atwood. Halftime score was 19-4. Mentone — Silver Lake Mentone had no trouble with Silver Lake winning number four 32-20. Nellans led with 11 points. Drudge caged 9 for the opponents. Mentone — Beaver Dam Mentone downed the Beavers on the Beaver Dam court 29-23. Tucker hit 17 for the Bulldogs. Valentine had 9 for Beaver Dam. Halftime score was 12-11, Beaver Dam. The seventh lost their first game of the season in the preliminary. Mentone — Tippecanoe In a one-sided encounter, Mentone took Tip- pecanoe 50-14. Scoring was well divided with all boys getting a chance to play. Mentone — Bourbon Bourbon became Mentone's seventh vic- tim 38-13. Nellans led with 20 points. Sheaks managed 10 for Bourbon. Mentone — North Manchester In a Saturday morning game at North Man- chester, Mentone won 39-11. Mentone held a halftime lead of 22-8. Nellans Poultry Plant Seventh Grade Team FIFTY-ONE L-R, first row—Dick Long, George Barkman, Jim Teel. Second row Bob Long, Max Holloway, Howard Shoemaker, Phil Nelson. Third row—Roger Mollen- hour. Bill Cochran, Barry Greulach, Dick Long, Abe Hoogenboom. Mentone — Syracuse Mentone defeated Syracuse 24-18. High scorer for Mentone was Nellans with 11, for Syracuse, Burson with 4. Scores by quarters: for Mentone 12, 5, 2, 5; for Syracuse 3, 4, 3, 8. Mentone — Burket Burket returned an earlier game, but fell 39- 30. Nellans with 17 led the Mentone scoring, but Burket’s Holloway topped this with 19 points. The seventh grade continued its winning ways. Mentone — Atwood The Prairie Township boys went down before a basket barrage 45-17. Tucker scored 20 to lead. Atwood had Danis with 8. Mentone — Leesburg (4 team tourney) In one of the closest games of the year, Men- tone squeezed by Leesburg 27-26 in the 4 team tourney at Mentone. Mentone — Etna Green (4 team tourney) In the finals of the tourney, Mentone won the trophy by defeating Etna Green 30-21. Nellans had 12 for Mentone, but Heisler of Etna Green matched it with 12. Half time score was 16-13 Mentone. Mentone — Beaver Dam Number 14 became a victory for Mentone as the Beavers fell 20-18. Mentone's Tucker hit 6 points but Ummel picked up 9 for the Beav- ers. This game left Mentone undefeated in regular season play. COUNTY TOURNEY AT PIERCETON Mentone — Pierceton The little Bulldogs showed real style by dumping the host 33-12. Nellans hit 10 points for Mentone. Long of Pierceton had 8. Half- time score was 16-1. Midwest Spring Mfg. Co. FIFTY-TWO VARSITY CHEERLEADERS—Sandra Witham, Dee Wagner, Betty Griffis. Mentone — Sidney What promised to be a very close game failed to materialize as Mentone routed Sidney 22-12 in a second round game. Mentone — Leesburg In the closest game of the tourney, Mentone defeated Leesburg 24-22. Mentone was ahead 17-8 at half time, but with a strong rally, the Blazers almost upset Mentone. Mentone — Claypool Mentone entered the finals of the tourney the underdog. Throughout most of the game the Knights led. Halftime score was 8-6. During the last four minutes, Mentone staged a rally which brought them a 24-20 victory, the nets and the trophy. Nellans and Tucker did all of the scoring for Men lone. Woodruff hit 8 for Claypool. The Junior High team ended the season with 18 victories, two trophies, and no defeats. SECOND TEAM CHEERLEADERS—June Romine, Janet Romine, Leah Nell Lemler. Denton’s Drug Store FIFTY-THREE Nneeling, L-R—Larry McKinley, Bill Hudson, Gary Hatfield, Junior Bare, Jerry Sechrist, Eddie Cook. Standing, L-R—Rex Dickey, Larry Long, Doyle Baum, Tom Hoover, Dick Tombaugh, Bob Holloway, Fred Anderson, Larry Horn, Royal Baum, Bill Nellans, Glen Davis, Ronald Sechrist. TRACK This year in track the Bulldogs did well in their six track meets and the county meet. Men- tone won the first meet with Burket, 75' 2 to 25' 2. Milford edged the Bulldogs at Milford, 69 ' 2 to 65 ' 2. Our thinlies placed second in a meet with Sidney, the winner, and Atwood. The Bulldogs easily downed Claypool in a warm- up for the county meet. In the county meet Tom Hoover tied for 3rd in the Pole vault and the half mile relay team, composed of Larry Mc- Kinley, Bob Holloway, Tom Hoover, and Doyle Baum finished 5th. The last two meets of the year were held with Etna Green and Lees- burg. The boys who participated and their events are as follows: 100 yd. dash—McKinley—D. Baum—Hoover. 220 yd dash—McKinley—D. Baum—Hoover. 440 yd. dash—Nellans—Hudson—R. Baum 880 yd. dash—Dickey—R. Secrist—Tompaugh Mile Run—J. Secrist—Davis—Long. Pole vault—Hatfield—Hoover—J. Secrist Broad Jump—Holloway—R. Baum—Nellans High Jump—Holloway—Dickey—McKinley— Bare. Shot Put—McKinley—D. Baum—Tombaugh Larry McKinley was the leading scorer and Doyle Baum was second. Walbum Insurance Agency ictivitiec, Out pcM “Piece There are many activities in which a student may participate. We feel that school life should not be all work and no play”• Therefore in the puzzle of school life activities may and sometimes do take up a large portion of our time. FIFTY-FIVE Speech Club Front row, L-R—Sheila Fitzgerald, Betty Griffis, Janice Nelson, Sarah Urschel, Rita Olson, Esther Ouier, Sandra Witham. Second row—Don Pfahler, Bill Nellans, Dick Tombaugh, A1 Henderson, Larry McKinley, Joyce Eiler, Mrs. Dawson. Third row—Dave Gosser, Lu Ann Long, Connie Doyle, Dorothy Ken- dall, Sue Lackey, Marita Tucker, Dick Clark, Frank Manwaring. The Speech Club held their first meeting on September 16, 1954, and elected the following officers: President Bill Nellans Vice President Connie Doyle Secretary ......... Sheila Fitzgerald Treasurer Betty Griffis Reporter Janice Nelson During the first semester, the Speech Club sent Sheila Fitzgerald, David Gosser, and Don Pfahler to the Student Legislative Assembly at Purdue University on December 3, 4. The Mentone Reading Club presented a plaque to the school. All students who receive superior ratings at the County Speech Festival will have their names engraved on this plaque. On March 18th the Speech Club had their annual Speech Club Night. The entertain- ment for the evening included two one act plays: Hercules' Night Out with the cast com- posed of members of the High School Speech Club. The eighth grade presented, One Happy Family. Millers Sheet Metal FIFTY-SIX L-R—Bob Holloway, Janice Nelson, Dick Clark and L-R—Sue Lackey, A1 Henderson, Junior Bare, Leah Betty Griffis Nell Lemler, Janet Romine, and Dorothy Kendall. Lake Trail Cafe ANNUAL STAFF— Editor, Larry McKinley; Advisor, Mr. Kent; L-R—Bill Nellans, Larry Hatfield, Dick Tombaugh Assistant Editor, Rita Olson; Advertising Manager, Frank Man- Connie Doyle, Marita Tucker, Betty Mellott and waring. Sheila Fitzgerald FIFTY-SEVEN Mr. Bunnell, Jalaine Smythe, Sarah Urschel L-R—Janet Romine, Phil Nelson, Mel Miller, Junior Bare, Dick and Sue Lackey Tombaugh, Leah Nell Lemler. Mentonette Staff First row, L-R—Larry Boggs, A1 Henderson, Dave Gosser. L-R—LaVonne Montel, Reed Riner, Connie Second row—Janice Nelson, Beverly Tinkey, Betty Griffis. Doyle and Marita Tucker Third row—Betty Mellott, Sharlene Ware, Sheila Fitzgerald. Dr. W. B. Wilson Audio Visual Club FIFTY-EIGHT Audio Visual Club—L-R— Larry Teel, Chuck Feld- man, Dick Clark, Dale Kel- ley, Max Blackburn, Jun- ior Bare. Student Council Student Council—Seat- ed L-R—Jim Teel, Le Roy Markley, Jim Manwaring, Sue Anglin, Sandra With- am. Standing—Mr. Kent, Bob Holloway, Charles Ross, Gary Hatfield, Fred Anderson, Glen Davis, and Frank Manwaring. Coopers’ Store FIFTY-NINE F. H. A. Officers for this year were: President .............Connie Doyle Secretary Leah Nell Lemler Treasurer June Romine Mrs. Gilbert Griffis was Chapter Mother and Mrs. Ralph Hoffman was faculty sponsor. Ear- ly in the year the girls made sacks filled with soap, combs, books, crayons, pencils, tooth paste, and other useful items to send to the needy of Korea. At another meeting, Mrs. Delmer Bunnell told us about her work at the school for the deaf at Indianapolis. The FHA held meetings at various girls' homes this year each month. On April second, all the FHA girls attended the ice vogues at the Elkhart Northside gym. The program consisted of ice skating and bal- let. On the fourth of April, the girls entertained the Mothers at a Mother's Tea. The program consisted of musical selections by June Romine, Sue Lackey, LaVonne Montel, Janet Romine, Donna Eaton, Beverly Horn, and Bonnie Grubbs. There was also a pantomime by Beverly Horn and a play by Linda Hart, Sue Blackburn, Shar- lene Ware and Nadine Kittrell. Refreshments of punch and cake were served. FHA 1st row- L-R—Donna Lee Horn, La Vonne Montel, Linda Linn, Nancy Hedington, June Romine, Leah Nell Lemler, Linda Hart, Nadine Kitrell, Linda Horn, 2nd row-—Mrs. Hoffman, Bonnie Grubbs, Betty Griffis, Beverly Tinkey, Betty Cochran, Alice Surface, Bonnie Cochran, Sue Barkman, Donna Eaton, Beverly Horn, Sheila Fitzgerald, 3rd row—Janet Romine, Lu Ann Long, Connie Doyle, Dorothy Christian, Sharon Ware, Betty Mellott, Marita Tucker, Sue Lackey, Sharlene Ware, Margaret Cochran. Ward’s Paint Shop SIXTY HIGH SCHOOL BAND Small in size at the beginning of the year the band soon grew to 38 members. Under the direction of Mr. Dale Whitehead, the band participated in many activities, Egg Show, the Republican Rally, basketball games, and the county band festival. On May sixth the Music Department presented the annual spring concert. A benefit for the music department, spon- sored by P. T. A. this year was the Minstrel Show. This show, a great success, was pre- sented on March 29 and 30. Many students participated in this program. Officers of the band this year were: President Larry McKinley Vice President Sue Lackey Secretary Rita Olson Treasurer Albert Henderson Librarian Betty Griffis Reporter .............. Betty Mellott Mr. and Mrs. Harold Utter SIXTY-ONE Girls’ Chorus Girls’ Chorus 1st row L-R—Janet Romine, Donna Eaton, La Vonne Montel, Leah Nell Lemler, Jalaine Smythe, June Romine, Rita Olson, Esther Quier, Marilyn Fuller, Linda Horn. 2nd row—Beverly Tinkey, Sarah Urschel, Betty Griffis, Beverly Horn, Sandra Gross, Alice Surface, Darlene Reed, Bonn e Cochran, Sue Shoemaker, Joyce Eiler, Mr. Whitehead. 3rd row—Bonnie Grubbs, Mar- garet Cochran, Sandra Witham, Sue Lackey, Dorothy Kendall, Connie Doyle, Marita Tucker, Lu Ann Long, Deanna Grubbs, Donna Lee Horn. The first public appearance the girl's chorus made was at PTA. At the November meeting, the chorus sang three selections. On November 14, the chorus participated in the County Choral Festival at Pierceton. The Mentone chorus gave a special selec- tion. May 6, the chorus joined with the band and the 7-8 chorus in presenting the annual spring concert. The chorus also furnished music for Bacc. During the year members of the chorus have participated in many activities such as entering the talent show, singing for class plays, singing for speech club plays, and entering district and state vocal contests, and participating in the minstrel show. SIXTY-TWO Senior Play L-R—Connie Doyle, Lu Ann Long, Larry McKinley, Joe Shoemaker, Marita Tucker, Albert Henderson, Jalaine Smythe. Mr. Morlock Mrs. Morlock Mary Jessica ......... Luigi Laconi .. Joe Laconi Martha Laconi George Plew Miss Akers Lucifer Mrs. Schmaltz Dr. Brown Mildred ......... Mr. Black Mrs. Frinck A1 Henderson Jalaine Smythe Marita Tucker Sheila Fitzgerald Dave Gosser Joe Shoemaker La Vonne Montel Bill Nellans Shirley Walton Larry McKinley ___ Lu Ann Long Frank Man waring Connie Doyle Don Pfahler Betty Cochran Dr- Mrs. Donald J. Van Gilder SIXTY-THREE Junior Play L-R—Dick Tombaugh, Doyle Baum, Linda Besson, Sarah Urschel, Ronald Bee- son, Betty Griffis, Rita Olson. • Lucinda Andrews Suzanne Toler Sid Sperry ..... - Jerry Sperry ---- Stephen Santry Billy Santry Phyllis Santry Anne Santry Olive Santry Eve Santry Dick Santry Doctor Lynn Gray Mary Marshall Mrs. Marshall .. . Angie Sperry Betty Lou Mellott Bonnie Grubbs Terry Utter Jim Romine Dick Tombaugh Ronald Beeson Betty Griffis Sarah Urschel Rita Olson Jean Kurtz Charles Ross Doyle Baum Linda Besson Donnalee Horn Margaret Cochran Frank Jerry’s Grocery SIXTY-FOUR 1955 BULLDOG STAFF EDITORIAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Larry McKinley ASSISTANT EDITOR Rita Olson PRODUCTION EDITORS Sue Lackey, Janice Nelson, Dorothy Kendall CLASS EDITORS Bob Holloway, Marita Tucker, Betty Mellott, Leah Nell Lemler, Junior Bare ACTIVITIES SECTION Connie Doyle, Sheila Fitzgerald, Sarah Urschel, Janet Romine SPORTS SECTION Dick Tombaugh, Larry Hatfield PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS Mr. Weiss, Dick Clark, AI Henderson BUSINESS STAFF ADVERTISING STAFF Frank Manwaring, Betty Griffis CIRCULATION MANAGER . Bill Nellans FACULTY ADVfSOR Mr. Kent •' ♦ + f