Mentone High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Mentone, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1956 volume:

The 1956 BULLDOG Mentone High School Mentone, Indiana N3dO ' ' S 'H n FOUR Fifth period Study Hall OPEN Magazine rack in the Lawrence D. Bell Library This page sponsored by Dale Kelley Lawrence D. Bell Library This page sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. F. B. Davison DOORS of STUDY FIVE First Grade SIX Mr. Kelley and the students at the left are demonstrating a static machine which is used in the study of electricity. The physics class also studied such topics as machines, heat, light, sound, and modem physics. SCIENCE Those biology students are being shown the parts of a fish by their substitute teacher. Rev. Persons. Mr. Campbell, who was absent because of illness, is the regular teacher of the two sections of freshman bio- logy. This page sponsored by Coopers' Store SEVEN TYPING and PHYSICAL EDUCATION The girls at the left are doing stunts in their physical educa- tion class. They also enjoy playing beat-the-ball, volley- ball, basketball, kick ball, and softball. This page sponsored by Lender's Grocery Market EIGHT As a vocational homemaking department this year, food needs for the family, deep fat frying shown in the picture, was studied by the sophomore class along with practical home nursing and child care. The junior and senior girls did work regarding selection and purchase of home equipment, preparation for marriage, and some special problems in newer clothing construction methods. HOME ECONOMICS and AGRICULTURE Some of the students in the vocational agriculture class shown working on a gate. Those boys learn skills nec- essary in farm work along with classroom activities. This page sponsored by Cox Motor Sales NINE Miss Betty Griffis was crowned Queen of the Mentone Egg Show by Mr. Mangus. Linda Besson was selected by the faculty for the good citizenship award given by the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution. This page sponsored by Denton's Drug Store TEN THESE PEOPLE GO THROUGH OUR DOORS ELEVEN JOHN FREDERICK, Principal Mr. Frederick teaches social studies. He was graduated Irom Manchester College and received his Masters De- gree from Indiana University. ADMINISTRATION H. EARL BOGGS Harrison Township Trustee MRS. MARY MANWARING Office Secretary This page sponsored by Earl Boggs TWELVE FACULTY MISS JUNE AUGINBAUGH has enough credit points tor a degree at Manches- ter College. She teaches the sixth grade. MRS. FLORENCE CALDWELL teaches English and Latin and is the librarian. She attended DePauw Univer- sity and was graduated from Ball State Teachers College with an A. B. De- gree. WENDELL BRYANT graduated from Manches- ter College and teaches commerce and mathe- matics. VERNON CAMPBELL received a B. S. degree at Manchester College. He teaches science, English, and physical education. MRS. STELLA BUCK attended Manchester Col- lege. She teaches first grade. MRS. MADELINE FISHER received an A. B. degree from Ball State Teachers College and she teaches art and girls' physical ed- ucation. This page sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reed and Janet THIRTEEN ROBERT HEWLETT graduated from Kansas State College w th an M. S. degree. He teaches vo- cational agriculture. MISS WREATHA McFARREN received a B. S. degree from Manchester College. She teaches the second grade. ABRAHAM HOOGENBOOM received a B. S. degree from Manchester College and M. S. degree from In- diana University. H e teaches health, history, and physical education. MRS. FLORENCE McKINLEY attended Ball State Teach- ers College and she teach- es the first grade. I DALE KELLEY attended Winona College, Ball State Teachers Col- lege and received an A. B. degree from Indiana University. He teaches mathematics, science, and English. MRS. GENAVEE NELSON attended Manchester Col- lege and she teaches the third grade. This page sponsored by DeLuxe Cleaners FOURTEEN MRS. RUTH SNELLENBERGER received an A. B. degree from Indiana University. She teaches Home Eco- nomics and girls' physi- cal education. DALE WHITEHEAD graduated from Ball State Teachers College with a B. S. degree. He teaches instrumental and vocal music. MRS. TRELLA TOMBAUGH received a B. S. degree at Manchester College. She teaches fourth grade. ARTHUR WITHAM attended Manchester Col- lege and I. U. Extension School. He teaches fifth grade. MRS. BARBARA VAN GILDER attended Indiana Univer- sity. She teaches third grade. GALE METZGER is the Kosciusko County drivers’ training teacher. This page sponsored by Boardman Chevrolet Sales SENIORS SUE BARKMAN F. H. A. 3 Librarian 1 DOYLE BAUM Basketball I, 2. 3. 4 Junior Play Track 3. 4 Clcss officer 4 Bulldog Staff 4 Senior Play ROYAL BAUM Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4 Track 3. 4 Bulldog Staff 4 RONALD BEESON Junior Play Class Officer 2 LINDA BESSON Band 1, 2. 3, 4 Junior Play Librarian 1. 3, 4 D. A. R. Citizen Mentonette Staff 4 Senior Play MAX BLACKBURN Audio Visual 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1. 4 FIFTEEN This page sponsored by Urschel Clinic SIXTEEN BETTY GRIFFIS Band 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 2. 3. 4 Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4 Mentonette Staff 2, 3. 4 Bulldog Staff 3 Speech 1, 2, 3 Yell leader 2. 3 Junior Play Senior Play Egg Show Candidate 3 Oueen 4 Girl's State 3 Majorette 4 DEANNA GRUBBS Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4 Mentonette 4 Senior Play GARY HATFIELD Basketball 1, 2, 3 Class officer 3 Student Council 1, 3 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 DONNALEE HORN Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4 F. H. A. 1, 2. 3 Mentonette Staff 4 DALE HUDSON F. F. A. 4 WILLIAM LEE Burket 1, 2, 3 Senior Play This page sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Utter SEVENTEEN BETTY MELLOTT Band 1. 2. 3. 4 F. H. A. 3. 4 Bulldog Staff 1, 3, 4 Mentonette Staff 3. 4 Chorus 1 Librarian 2. 3. 4 Junior Play Senior Play ANNE NELSON Burket 1, 2, 3 Band 4 Bulldog Staff 4 Mentonette Staff 4 Chorus 4 Senior Play JANICE NELSON Band 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1 Chorus 1. 3. 4 Mentonette Staff 3, 4 Class Officer 3. 4 Speech 1, 2, 3 Student Council 2, 4 Yell leader 2 Bulldog Staff 2. 3, 4 Senior Play RITA OLSON Band 1, 2, 3. 4 Chorus 1, 3. 4 F. H. A. 1 Bulldog Staff 2. 3 Editor 4 Junior Play Class Officer 1. 2, 3 Speech 1, 2. 3 Journalism Institute 3 Mermaid Queen Candidate 3 Senior Play JIM ROMINE Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1. 4 Track 1 Junior Play Mentonette Staff 4 Senior Play CHARLES ROSS Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4 F. F. A. 1. 4 Class Officer 2, 3, 4 Junior Play Student Council 2, 3. 4 Track 1. 2 Bulldog Staff 4 Mentonette Staff 4 Senior Play This page sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Johns EIGHTEEN JERRY SECRIST Basketball 1. 2, 3 Baseball 2, 3 Softball 1 Track 1, 2, 3 JOHN SMITH Basketball 3 DICK TOMBAUGH Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Track 2. 3, 4 Band 1. 2, 3. 4 Class officer 2, 4 Speech 2, 3 Junior Play Bulldog Staff 4 Mentonette Staff 4 Senior Play SARAH URSCHEL Band 1. 2. 3. 4 Chorus 1, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1 Speech 1, 2, 3 Journalism Institute 2, 3 Mentonette Staff 2, 3 Editor 4 Junior Play Bulldog Staff 2. 3 Senior Play TERRY UTTER Band 1. 2. 3. 4 Class Officer 1 Junior Play Bulldog Staff 4 Senior Play DEE WAGNER Yell leader 3 This page sponsored by Baker's Jewelry and Appliances NINETEEN TED WARD SHARON WARE Basketball 1, 2 F. H. A. 3, 4 Track 1. 2 MARGARET COCHRAN and ROBERT HATFIELD, mem- bers of the class, are not shown. SANDRA WITHAM Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1 Librarian 2 Speech 1. 3 Yell leader 3 Student Council 3 Senior Play As our high school careers draw to a close, we, the class of 1956, like to think back over our school years, remembering the fortunate and un- fortunate things that happened. Of the twenty-nine members graduating, twen- ty-two have gone to Mentone all twelve years. We had our share of sponsors during school; Miss Herriman in our freshman year; Mrs. Dawson in our sophomore and junior years; and Mrs. Caldwell in our senior year. Selling magazines the sophomore year and cookies the junior year were money-making pro- jects that helped to finance our senior trip. The junior play, New Fires , held on April 15 and 16, was directed by Mrs. Dawson. The senior play, Mother is a Freshman , held on October 14 and 15, was directed by Mr. Kelley. We had two penny suppers and an auction and chili supper combined. During our senior year we had several car wash days which were a success. We enjoyed the evening of March 23 in Elkhart at the ice show as the guests of the juniors. Baccalaureate was held in the gym on Sun- day, May 13. Commencement was on Wednes- day, May 16. We left on the senior trip at neon May 6 by train from Mentone. After visiting Washington, D. C., New York City, and Niagara Falls, we arrived back at Mentone safe and sound on May 12. This page sponsored by Eber's Whatnots and Novelties TWENTY Eleventh Fred Anderson Keith Besson Curtis Binkley Julia Blue Sue Ann Borton Dorothy Christian Junior Clampitt Bonnie Cochran Glen Davis Carol Dillman Alfred Dorell James Eaton Joyce Eiler Charles Feldman George Fitzgerald Richard Goshert Richard Haupert Thomas Hoover Larry Horn Dorothy Kendall Dale Kindig Leah Nell Lemler Larry Long Dwayne McKinley Mary Kate Miller Janice Rohrer Janet Romine June Romine Ronald Secrist Donna Smith This page sponsored by Mentone Lumber Co. TWENTY-ONE Alice Surface Beverly Tinkey Junior News The class of 57 has 31 members. The class gained five who were transferred from Burket: Richard Goshert,' Richard Haupert, Janice Rohrer, Donna Smith, and Mary Kate Miller. Junior Clam- pitt, a former classmate, returned from Spencer, Indiana. Mary Kate Miller because of illness at- tended only the first semester. Mrs. Ruth Snellen- berger was the class sponsor. The following officers served for the year: President—Sue Borton Vice-president—Tom Hoover Secretary—Carol Dillman Treasurer—Dorothy Christian Canteen Manager—Charles Feldman Assistant Manager—Keith Besson Mentonette Reporter—Janet Romine Annual Reporter—Dorothy Christian The main money-making project of the year has been the candy and ice cream sales at noons and at the ballgames. On October 15 the juniors had a penny supper which was a success—especially the chicken pie. On December 12 the juniors sponsored a don- key basketball game in which the Mentone and Burket Lions' Clubs participated. On March 9 the class won the inter-class basket- ball tourney. The only class party of the year was an eve- ning in March spent at Rock Lake Rollercade. On March 23 the juniors entertained the seniors at the ice revue at Elkhart. The play, The Atomic Blonde, a three-act comedy, was presented April 6 and 7. Mrs. Flor- ence Caldwell was the director. This page sponsored by Mollenhour Lumber and Mfg. Co. TWENTY-TWO Tenth Sue Blackburn John Boggs Wendell Cook Lucy Coplen Diane Doyle Donna Eaton Linda Hart Deanna Hatfield Nancy Hedington Beverly Horn Billy Hudson James Irwin Melvin Keplinger Janet King Nadene Kittrell Winfred Kittrell Linda Linn James Manwaring Leroy Markley Larry Mellott John Nichols Martha Perry Doris Scott Ronald Severns Sue Shoemaker Timmy Utter Sharlene Ware James Zehrung This page sponsored by Pete's Restaurant TWENTY-THREE Sophomore News All the members of the class were back in school this year. There were also three new faces: Melvin Keplinger. lohn Nichols, and James Irwin from Burket. After Christmas vacation there were two more new students: Susie Houch from Illinois, and Bill McGinnis from Fulton. Class officers were: President—Jim Manwaring Vice-President—Sue Shoemaker Secretary—Melvin Keplinger Treasurer—Deanna Hatfield Student Council—Timmy Utter We had our Christmas party at Diane Doyle's home. For our second party we went bowling and to a show. Our money-making project was our magazines sales. We sold $1617.76 worth. The high sales- man was Timmy Utter with $322.82. Others who sold over a hundred dollars were: Sharlene Ware with $185.64; Lee Markley with $142.40; and Don- na Eaton, with $133.50. The magazine sales added $566.48 to our class treasury. In occupation class we visited the state hospital at Logansport. At the District Vocal Contest, which was held at Warsaw, Donna Eaton received a superior rat- ing. At the State Contest in Indianapolis, she re- ceived a good rating. This page sponsored by Lewis Motors TWENTY-FOUR This page sponsored by Walbum Insurance Agency Ninth Phil Anderson Sandra Barkman Margaret Baugher Don Beeson Steven Bruner Floyd Creamer Bill Curtis Sandra Dorell Susan Doyle Hose Marie Drudge James Feldman Bernard Fitzgerald Mama Goshert Larry Hatfield Robert Haupert Tom Holloway Sharon Horn Bonnie Kindig Terry Lynch Charles McSherry Mary Belle Mellott Larry Montel Larry Nellans Janice Perry Gretchen Persons Mary Quier Loretta Remy Reed Riner Suellen Shepler Robert Shull TWENTY-FIVE Sandra Smythe Larry Teel Terry Tucker Beverly Walbum Rachel Walters Ronald Walton Jerry Zehrung Class of 1959 During the summer three students from our class moved away: Charles Woods, Sue Lane Anglin, and Sara Jane Benson. Sally Slater and Eli Schumaker also moved away during the first semester. Gretchen Persons entered our class from Anderson and Jim Feldman came back from Tip- pecanoe at the beginning of the first semester. There also are six students transferred from Bur- ket: Mama Goshert, Margaret Baugher, Tom Hollo- way, Terry Lynch, Robert Haupert, and Charles McSherry. We enjoyed a class party in the form of a pot- luck supper on December 13, 1955, at the home of Sandra Dorell. The following class officers were elected: President—Larry Teel Vice-president—Larry Hatfield Secretary-treasurer—Larry Nellans Student council—Larry Teel, Larry Nellans Reporter—Sandra Barkman Sponsor—Mr. Kelley Several of our class members were active in the following extra activities besides the regular subjects: art, chorus, F. H. A., and band. This page sponsored by Dr. W. B. Wilson TWENTY-SIX Eighth George Barkman Sheila Binkley Richard Bixler Linda Blackburn Paul Blue Larry Clark William Cochran Virginia Cook Barbara Crall Sharon Curtis Danny Davis Sandra Doden Sue Frederich Barry Greulach Larry Greulach Max Hively Max Holloway . Kenyon Jones Richard Long Robert Long Sue Ellen Long Donna Mellott Janice Mollenhour Roger Mollenhour Phil Nelson Wilma Reed Arlene Remy Howard Shoemaker James Teel Jeannine Zehrung This page sponsored by Ward's Paint Shop Seventh James Anderson Judy Barkman Carol Bixler Janet Capes Nancy Cochran Marvin Creamer Janice Davis Ruth Drudge John Feldman Jim Fitzgerald Max Flenar David Frederich Delbert Fuller Jerry Fuller Ronald Gates Bobby Griffis Pam Hammer Jerry Hatfield Darrell Hively Steven Hoogenbocm Judy Horn Carolyn Hudson Marolyn Hudson George Istok Becky Keirn Linda Long Larry Manwaring Linda Perrin Lynn Phillips Larry Rackeweg Mona Belle Ross Carol Smith Kenneth Stafford Marilyn Sullivan Linda Surface Kay Taylor Mitchell Tucker Donna Kay VanGilder Michael Wallis This page sponsored by Mentone Super Market TWENTY-EIGHT This page sponsored by Gross and Linn Sinclair Service Sixth Mary Katherine Antonides Janet Beeson DiAnne Blackburn Jerry Blackburn Richard Blackburn Patricia Boggs Susan Breil Joe Cook Danya Creviston Kathleen Doyle Doyle Eiler David Feldman Kathleen Gillmore Gary Harmon Tana Henderson Steven Hively Linda Mellott Karen Menzie Jimmy Mikel Sandra Miller Madonna Nellans Sheryl Olson Glenn Osman Melvina Secor Charles Smith Linda Smythe Dick Teel Nina Wallis Janice Yeator TWENTY-NINE Fifth Joe Banghart Linda Barkman Larry Beeson Ray Bixler Larry Booth Marcia Clampitt David Cochran Melvin Cooper Richard Crall Allen Creighton Sheila Drudge Larry Eiler Marsha Fisher Cheryl Horn Bonnie Hudson James Keim Irma Jean Kump Lyle Long David Mann Fred Mellott Steven Mikel Billy Nellans Martha Nelson Roberta Nicodemus Steven Olson David Persons Janet Rackeweg Sandra Reed Mickey Rhodes Glenda Secrist Steven Shirey David Teel Eddy Tridle Judy Ann Wagner Chester Walters Bonnie Warren This Page sponsored by Smith Bros. Garage THIRTY Fourth Robert Adams Russell Adams Eldona Antonides Judy Besson Harold Booth James Bryan Ann Crall Larry East Larry Gates Lowell Gruenwald Larry Harmon Danny Hatfield Randy Hoogenboom Ellen Istok Billy Kindig Steven Mellott David Mikel Steven Miller Robert Nelson Stephen Nelson Linda Quier Sandra Rathbun Jerry Shirey Johnnie Shull Linda Smith Kay Sweet Jane Tucker Martha VanGilder Connie Jo Wallace Timothy Wallis James Whetstone Ronald Yeator This page sponsored by Mentone Stock Yards THIRTY-ONE Third Mrs. VanGilder Gregory Banghart Claudia Brown Sherry Bryan Toni Cleveland David Cook Louise Cox Judy Decker Daryle Doden Sue Drudge Sandra Eckert Larry Ervin Mavis Frederick Danny Fuller Virginia Goodman Kip Hammer Douglas Haney Karen Harmon Jackie Hart Stephen Hewlett Linda Holloway Sharon Hyde Mike Lutes Steve Mollenhour Eddie Nellans Kenneth Osman This page sponsored by Midwest Spring Mfg. Co. THIRTY-TWO Third Mrs. Nelson Linda Kittrell Kathie Menzie Jo Ann Mollenhour Susan Mosier Mardene Nellans Sonny Nellans Larry Secrist Lee Sensibaugh Thomas Shaw Michael Shirey Connie Jo Smythe Michael Stanford Larry Sullivan Markee Surface Charles Sweet Tommy Teel Lorna Tridle Michael Wagner Nancy Wagner A. J. Wertenberger Michael Whetstone John Zehrung This page sponsored by Miller's Standard Service THIRTY-THREE ' Second Curtis Creviston Connie East Cynthia Ellsworth Dennis Feldman Wanda Hurd Steven Lewis Danny McClone Elaine Manwaring Sandra Mosier Bonita Nellans Sandra Nelson Michael Orcutt Jimmy Osborn Betty Paxton Dawn Perry Mary Ann Peterson Jack Rickel Ken Romine Kathleen Shinn Teddy Shoemaker Jean Ann Surguy Clair Taylor Marilyn Taylor Jay Tucker Ronnie Ward Carolyn Warren Jerry Warren This page sponsored by Frank Manufacturing Co. THIRTY-FOUR First Mrs. Buck Edward Antonides Patricia Booth Victoria Bowser Betsy Brown Danny Bruner Jennie Bryan Linda Clark Marsha Cooper John Corwin Marilyn Sue Crall Barbara Decker Ruth Erwin Dennis Gruenwald Kathleen Hackworth Kathy Hively Robert Holloway Karen Horn Linda Howard Dannie Hurd Christine Hyde Ronnie Kittrell Ken Mann Jay Maple Dennis Meredith This page sponsored by Farmers State Bank THIRTY-FIVE Mrs. McKinley Dennis Mollenhourj Janet Morrison Connie Mosier Linda Olson Arlene Orcutt Edward Paxton Danny Romine Diana Sarber Ellen Secrist Robert Shaw William Shirey Kenney Simcoe Roland Sloan Patsy Smith Daniel Smythe David Smythe Frances Sweet Connie Teel Gary Teel Cynthia Tinkey Steven Tucker Roslyn Wagner Thomas Whetstone | Gregory Witham Sherry Yazel Diann Young This page sponsored by Mentone Dairy COOKS and CUSTODIANS THIRTY-SIX Mr. and Mrs. Linus Borton and Mr. Omer Morrison. This page sponsored by Bryan Poultry Farm Left to right: Mr. Kelley, Max Blackburn, Charles Feldman, Larry Teel This page sponsored by Millers Sheet Metal LIBRARIANS and AUDIO VISUAL CLUB THIRTY-SEVEN Left to right: Diane Doyle, Mary Mellott, Rose Drudge, Donna VanGilder, Lee Markley, Joyce Eiler, Linda Besson, Betty Mellott, student librarians; Mrs. Cald- well, librarian. THIRTY-EIGHT OPEN DOORS of ACTIVITIES THIRTY-NINE Left to right, seated: Janice Nelson, Charles Ross, Tom Hoover, Mr. Frederick, Sue Borton, Jim Manwaring, Timmy Utter. Standing: Larry Nellans, Larry Teel, R chard Long, Darrel Hively. STUDENT COUNCIL Mr. Frederick was the sponsor for our student council. Charles Ross was the president and Janice Nelson secretary. The activities of the council for the year consisted of different types; we set the standards for choosing the yell leaders; we held the drawing and planned the inter-class tourney; and arranged the assembly programs for the year. This page sponsored by Haupert's Cafe BULLDOG STAFF FORTY Sue Borton, assistant editor; Mrs. Caldwell, spon- sor; Rita Olson, editor. Left to right, seated: Dwayne McKinley, Carol Dillman, Janice Nelson, Terry Utter. Standing: Charles Ross, Dick Tombaugh. This page sponsored by Country Print Shop Left to right: Anne Nelson, Gretchen Persons, Don- na Kay VanGilder, Sue Shoemaker, Betty Mellott. Left to right, seated: Doyle Baum, Royal Baum, Larry Manwaring. Standing: Donna Eaton, Linda Linn. FORTY-ONE Mrs. Caldwell, sponsor; Sarah Urschel, editor; Left to right, first row: Donnalee Horn, Jim Romine, Leah Nell Lemler, assistant editor. Charles Ross. Beverly Tinkey. Second row: Carol Dillman, Judy Blue, Larry Nellans, Tom Hoover, Deanna Grubbs MENTONETTE STAFF Left to right: Donna Kay VanGilder, Betty Mellott, Martha Perry, MonaBelle Ross, Anne Nelson, Left to right, standing: Janice Nelson, Dick Tom- Janice Mollenhour, Gretchen Persons, Janet Ro- baugh, Larry Manwaring, Linda Besson, Betty mine, Linda Linn, Sandra Barkman. Griffis. Seated: Dorothy Kendall. This page sponsored by Bechtol Gas Service Future Homemakers of America The Mentone Chapter of the Future Homemak- ers of America chose for its officers this year: President—Janet Romine Vice-president-—Betty Mellott Secretary—Betty Griffis Treasurer—Beverly Tinkey Historian—Mary Miller Parliamentarian—Alice Surface Reporter—Linda Linn Song Leader—Donna Eaton Chapter mothers—Mrs. Romine, Mrs. Mel- lott, and Mrs. Griffis. The F. H. A. has twenty-four members this year. Some of our money-making projects were: coat checking at the basketball games, selling cards and stationery, and a dance to follow the spring concert. The Milford Chapter conducted our installation and initiation. Our Christmas party was held at Leah Nell Lemler's house. Everyone received lovely gifts We had a joint meeting with the F. F. A. and a panel discussion on dates. Members of the panel were: Betty Griffis, Beverly Tinkey, Sue Blackburn, Jim Romine, Charles Ross, and Keith Besson. We prepared the program for the district F. H. A. meeting in April at Bourbon. Our annual trip was to the Civic Theatre in Fort Wayne to see The Remarkable Mrs. Penny- packer. This page sponsored by Burket Elevator FORTY-TWO First row, 1-r: Beverly Walburn, Mary Mellott, Sandra Dorell, June Romine, Sharon Horn, Rose Drudge. 2nd: Sue Blackburn, Suellen Shepler, Sharlene Ware, Sharon Ware, Betty Mellott, Betty Griffis, Mrs. Snel- lenberger, 3rd: Alice Surface, Bonnie Cochran, Beverly Tinkey, Janet Romine, Donna Eaton, Linda Linn, Leah Nell Lemler. FORTY-THREE The Mentone Future Farmers of America (F. F. A.) was organized this year with seventeen mem- bers. The officers were elected as follows: presi- dent, Jim Romine; vice-president, Charles Ross; Ronald Severns, secretary; treasurer, Max Black- burn; reporter, Larry Long; sentinel, Keith Besson. Our objectives have been to raise chapter funds so that we will be able to carry out our chapter program of work which includes eight areas. We have sold garden seeds as a money-raising pro- ject, and we made several items in shop. Jim Romine and Charles Ross were the official F. F. A. delegates to the state convention at Purdue University April 5th and 6th. Next year we hope to increase our enrollment to twenty-five, and we plan to take part in several more state activities. Future Farmers of America Left to right, seated: Keith Besson, Ronald Severns, Max Blackburn, Jim Romine, Charles Ross, Larry Long, Mr. Hewlett. Standing: Jim Eaton, Mike Boggs, Winfred Kittrell, Larry Mellott, Edward Cook, Jim Irwin, Melvin Keplinger, Bill Curtis. This page sponsored by Nelson Poultry Farm FORTY-FOUR L-r: Doyle Baum, Sarah Urschel, Dick Tombaugh “Mother Is a Freshman” Senior Class Play CAST Mrs. Abigail Abbott. Rita Olson Susan Abbott Sarah Urschel Mrs. Miller Betty Mellott Sylvia Janice Nelson Bunny Sandra Witham Helen Anne Nelson Carrie Deanna Grubbs Clara Betty Griffis Marge Linda Besson Bobo Doyle Baum Jack Jim Romine Howie Charles Ross Bill Terry Utter Dean Gillingham William Lee Professor Michaels . Dick Tombaugh Directed by Mr. Dale Kelley Behind the scenes. Royal Baum, Jim Romine, Terry Utter, Doyle Baum. This page sponsored by Creighton Bros. FORTY-FIVE Left to right: Beverly Tinkey, Dorothy Kendall, Joyce Eiler, Carol Dillman, Donna Smith, Alice Surface, Tom Hoover, Larry Long. “The Atomic Blonde Junior Class Play Bob Nickerson, Co-owner of the Healthitarium Oriole Byrd, The Negro Maid Kitinka Katzenpheifer, The Dutch Cook, Skid Werling, Bob's pal and partner Parsimonius Jackson (Parsy), Negro Porter Doogie Deane, A fugitive from the constibule Sylvester Butterfish, The constibule Mrs. Philo Pratt, The nosey next door neighbor Miss Wilella Wylie, Doogie's rich spinster aunt Finchley St. John, III, Looking for a wealthy wife Gurney Maddox, The town Croesus and Skid's rival in love Mrs. Adelaide Burkeleigh-Banks, An ardent club woman Doreen Burkeleigh-Banks, Her attractive daughter Betty Hartford, Adelaide's neice; a poor relation ................... Junior Clampitt Alice Surface Joyce Eiler Glen Davis Larry Long Dwayne McKinley Keith Besson Donna Smith Carol Dillman Tom Hoover Charles Feldman Dorothy Kendall Beverly Tinkey Janice Rohrer Prompters were Leah Nell Lemler, Janet Romine, and Dorothy Christian. Sue Borton was Mistress of Ceremonies. The play, a three-act comedy, was under the direction of Mrs. Florence Caldwell. This page sponsored by Beeson Egg Farm OPEN DOORS of MUSIC FORTY-SEVEN SENIOR BAND The Mentone High School band of 1955-56, di- rected by Mr. Dale Whitehead, has thirty-four members. Our band officers are: President—Janice Nelson Vice-president—Sarah Urschel Secretary—Betty Mellott Treasurer—Anne Nelson Librarian—Sandra Barkman Annual Reporter—Donna Eaton The drum majorette was chosen this year by the students of the band with Mr. Dale Whitehead and Mr. John Frederick assisting. The following people were candidates: Sandra Barkman, a fresh- man; Beverly Tinkey, a junior; and Betty Griffis, a senior. Betty Griffis was chosen. The band participated in many activities this year: The Mentone Egg Show The basketball games The County Mass Band Festival held in War- saw, April 20. The Annual Spring Concert, April 27. The Commencement Exercises, May 16. This page sponsored by Brown's Jewelry FORTY-EIGHT HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS left to right, 1st row: Beverly Horn, Janice Perry, Sandra Barkman, Loretta Remy, Deanna Grubbs, Joyce Eiler, Sue Shoemaker, Janice Nelson, Betty Griffis, Sarah Urschel, Anne Nelson, Donnalee Horn, Nadene Kittrell, Mr. Whitehead, Rita Olson. 2nd row: Sharon Horn, Sandra Dorell, Linda Linn, Alice Surface, Janet Romine, Dick Haupert, Charles Ross, Dick Tombaugh, Dee Wagner, Beverly Tinkey, Donna Eaton, Gretchen Persons, June Romine, Leah Nell Lemler. CHORUSES JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS left to right, first row: Carolyn Hudson, Marilyn Hudson, Bobby Griffis, Delbert Fuller, Larry Manwaring, Linda Perrin, Janet Capes, 2nd row: Larry Gruelach, Janice Mollenhour, Suellen Long, Wilma Reed, Donna VanGilder, Barbara Crall, Linda Long, Janice Davis, Mr. Whitehead. 3rd row: Linda Surface, Judy Horn, Pam Hammer, Nancy Cochran, Philip Nelson, Barry Gruelach, Sandra Doden, Becky Keith, Kay Taylor. This page sponsored by Beeson Egg Farm FORTY-NINE JUNIOR BAND The junior band is composed of twelve members. There are two grades represented. Those from the sixth grade are: clarinets—Janet Besson, Tana Henderson, Diane Blackburn, Madonna Nellans; flute—Sandra Miller; sousa- phone—Doyle Eiler; mellophone—Linda Mellott. Those from the seventh grade are: clarinets—Pam Hammer, Kay Taylor; trombone—David Frederich; per- cussion—Jerry Hatfield, and Marilyn Sullivan. The band made two appearances this year: a P. T. A. meeting and the spring concert. This page sponsored by Kralis Bros. Poultry Co. OPEN DOORS of SPORTS FIFTY-ONE Left to right, 1st row: Larry Teel, Bill Hudson, Jim Irwin, Steve Bruner, Tom Holloway, Jim Manwaring, Ronald Secrist. 2nd row: Dwayne McKinley, Richard Haupert, Dale Kindig, Eli Schmucker, Junior Clampitt, Timmy Utter, Mr. Hoogenboom, coach, 3rd row: Larry Nellans, Glen Davis, Tom Hoover, Dick Goshert, Larry Hatfield. 4th row: Terry Tucker, Fred Anderson, Larry Long, Dick Tombaugh. BASEBALL Mentone 2 Milford 17 Mentone 1 Pierceton 17 Mentone 2 Atwood 27 Mentone 4 Syracuse 10 Mentone 3 North Webster 10 Mentone 7 Leesburg 6 Mentone 8 Claypool 9 Mentone 2 Etna Green 12 Mentone 3 Sidney 8 Mentone 7 Beaver Dam 23 Mentone 1 Silver Lake 4 This page sponsored by Manwaring Leghorn Farm FIFTY-TWO Left to right: Ronald Secrist, Doyle Baum, Royal Baum, Dick Tombaugh, Junior Clampitt, Tom Hoover, Larry Horn, Fred Anderson, Charles Ross, Dwayne, McKinley, Jim Romine, Abe Hoogenboom, coach. BASKETBALL Mentone 61 Bourbon 68 County Tourney : Mentone 59 .. North Webster 45 Mentone 73 Mentone 55 Leesburg 48 Mentone 51... Milford 47 Mentone 53 Tippecanoe 51 Mentone 62 Atwood 49 Mentone 48 Etna Green 40 Mentone 55 Pierceton 73 Menicne 42 Argos 45 Mentone 46 Etna Green 52 ■ Mentone 68 North Manchester 48 - Mentone 69. Silver Lake 56 Mentone 42 ... Syracuse 40 Mentone 83 . Claypool 36 Mentone 56 Atwood 58 Mentone 74 .. Milford 49 Mentone 47 Pierceton 58 Msntone 61 Beaver Dam 58 Four-way Tourney: Sectional Tourney Men'.cne 49 Beaver Dam 56 Mentone 58... — Beaver Dam 44 Mentone 45 Silver Lake 54 Mentcne 76 Milford 64 Mentone 57 Leesburg 43 Mentone 65 Sidney 35 Mentone 45 Warsaw 47 Tom Hoover received the free-throw trophy for making 88.6% of his free throws during the season, an outstanding achievement. This page sponsored by Valentine Elevator FIFTY-THREE Six arms all after the same ball! Who is going to get it? No. 45 is Men- tone's fine center, Doyle Baum. No. 34 is the Beaver's ace forward, Jerry Nel- son. Royal Baum, Mentone forward, coming down with one of the many rebounds he garnered for the Bulldogs in '55 and '56. This page sponsored by Frank Jerry's Grocery FIFTY-FOUR Senior Lettermen DOYLE BAUM ROYAL BAUM DICK TOMBAUGH CHARLES ROSS JIM ROMINE This page sponsored by Producers Marketing Ass'n FIFTY-FIVE This page sponsored by Mentone Locker Plant FIFTY-SIX First row left to right: Dick Haupert, Dwayne McKinley, Dale Kindig, Jim Irwin, John Nichols, Bill Hudson. 2nd row: Mr. Hoogenboom, Dick Goshert, Melvin Keplinger, Fred Anderson, Larry Long, Tim Utter, Jim Manwaring. SECOND TEAM Mentone 32 Bourbon 13 Mentone 43 . Sidney 14 Mentone 32 North Webster 18 Four-way Tourney: Mentone 41 Leesburg 19 Mentone 76 Silver Lake 22 Mentone 55 Tippecanoe 18 Mentone 47... Akron 31 Mentone 30 Etna Green 24 Mentone 48 Argos 33 Mentone 40 Etna Green 24 Mentone 45 North Manchester 14 Mentone 44 Silver Lake 33 Mentone 36 Syracuse 26 Mentone 45 Claypool 34 Mentone 44 Atwood 18 Mentone 33 Milford 38 Mentone 24 Pierceton 28 Mentone 64 Beaver Dam 25 This page sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Donald VanGilder FIFTY-SEVEN FIRST TEAM CHEER-LEADERS: Leah Nell Lemler, Janet Romine, June Romine CHEER LEADERS Second team cheer- leaders: Sandra Barkman, Gretchen Persons, Deanna Hat- field 8th grade cheer-leaders: Sandra Doden, Su- ellen Long, Sue Frederich 7th grade cheer-leaders: Becky Keim, Marilyn Sullivan, Mona Belle Ross This page sponsored by Jeanette's Beauty Shop and Davis Manufacturing FIFTY-EIGHT Left to right, 1st row: Abe Hoogenboom, Jim Eaton, Jim Feldman, Alfred Dorell. 2nd row: Larry Teel, Robert Haupert, Charles McSherry, Tom Holloway, Bob Shull. 3rd row: Terry Tucker, Philip Anderson, Larry Hatfield, Dewayne Creamer, Larry Nellans. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Mentone 56 Bourbon 28 Mentone 30 Argos 21 Mentone 43 Etna Green 26 Mentone 36 ..... Akron 21 Mentone 52 Bourbon 19 Mentone 33 South Whitley 32 Mentone 52 North Manchester 37 Mentone 42 Argos 31 Mentone 50 Rochester 38 The freshman basketball team was composed of Larry Teel, Larry Nellans, Dewayne Creamer, Larry Hatfield, Terry Tucker, Tom Holloway, Bob Haupert, Robert Shull, Jim Feldman, Philip Ander- son, and Steve McSherry. The team had an eight-game schedule plus a four-way tournament at North Manchester, mak- ing a total of ten games for the season. These freshmen, by playing very good ball, were able to come out on top in each game and keep their perfect record which they started as seventh graders. That record stands today at 36 straight winning games. We hope they'll keep that record going straight through the next three years! Donations—Pearl Lackey, Robert J. Hill Barber Shop, Johnnie and Irene's, Evans Barber Shop FIFTY-NINE EIGHTH GRADE TEAM: left to right 1st row: Larry Clark, Jim Teel, Philip Nelson, George Barkman, Richard Bixler, Max Hively. 2nd row: Roger Mollenhour, Ken Jones, Richard Long, Max Holloway, Barry Gruelach, Robert Long, Howard Shoemaker. Seventh and Eighth Grade Teams SEVENTH GRADE TEAM: left to right 1st row: Max Flenar, Marvin Creamer, Bobby Griffis, Steve Hoog- enboom, John Feldman. 2nd row: Ronnie Bates, David Frederich, Darrell Hively, Larry Manwaring. This page sponsored by Jones Barber Shop and Bernice's Beauty Shop SIXTY Left to right 1st row: Bill Hudson, Edward Cook, Gary Hatfield, Dwayne McKinley, Ronald Secrist, Robert Haupert, Don Beeson, Richard Haupert. 2nd row: Philip Anderson, Larry Nellans, Tom Holloway, Dewayne Creamer, Larry Hatfield, Terry Tucker, Dick Tombaugh. 3rd row: Dick Goshert, Junior Clam- pitt, Glen Davis, Royal Baum, Doyle Baum Tom Hoover. TRACK April 3 Leesburg ................................................ There April 10 Etna Green ............. _..........There April 16 Claypool and Atwood (9th and 10th) Here April 20 Pierceton and Beaver Dam Pierceton April 24 Silver Lake ........................... __........................Here April 26 Milford and Atwood ______________________________________ Milford May 4 County Syracuse May 9 Syracuse (9th and 10th) There This page sponsored by The House of Harter, Goshen ■