Mentone High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Mentone, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1957 volume:

The MENTONE HIGH SCHOOL 19 5 7 BUI1I1DOG Mentone, Indiana IN MEMORIAM Lawrence D. Bell, pioneer airplane designer and manufacturer, leader in research in supersonic planes and missiles, true friend to those in need, advisor to Presidents and rulers of the world, never forgot the town of his birth and the friends of his early years. The wonderful library so greatly enjoyed and appreciated by Mentone students was donated by Mr. Bell and with it a substantial yearly sum for keeping it up-to-date. Men tone school feels deeply the loss of our great friend who departed this life October 20, 1956. We fondly hope that those who walk these halls in future years—those who were not so fortunate as to meet and know this man—may from his gift to us realize something of his stature. Our sincerest thanks and heartfelt tribute to Mr. Bell! This page sponsored by Dale Kelley SIX JOHN FREDERICK Principal H. EARL BOGGS Trustee ADMINISTRATION NOAH TINKEY Advisor RAY O. ECKERT Advisor CHARLES EATON Advisor .. is page sponsored by Creighton Brothers SEVEN MRS. STELLA BUCK First Grade MRS. GENAVEE NELSON Second Grade MRS. DOROTHY RICE Second Grade FACULTY MISS KATHERINE OGDEN Third Grade MRS. TRELLA TOMBAUGH Fourth Grade MR. ARTHUR W1THAM Fifth Grade This page sponsored by Dr. W. B. Wilson EIGHT MISS JUNE AUGHINBAUGH Sixth Grade MR. WENDELL BRYANT Commerce MRS. FLORENCE CALDWELL English and Latin FACULTY This page sponsored by Walbum Insurance Agency NINE MR. ROBERT HEWLETT MR. ABRAHAM HOOGENBOOM Vocational Agriculture Social Sciences Physical Edu- cation MR. DALE KELLEY Mathematics, Science, and Eng- lish FACULTY MR. FRED RICE Music MRS. RUTH SNELLENBERGER Home Economics and Physical Ed- ucation This page sponsored by Miller's Sheet Metal — Jim Gates John Miller PERSONNEL TEN Mrs. Mary Man waring SCHOOL CLERK SCHOOL CUSTODIANS SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Mr. and Mrs. Omar Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Linus Borton L-R Raymond Ross, Mark Surface, Orval Slife, Sylvester Hed- ington, Lonnie Webb, Ed Bach and Dale Sinclair This page sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Johns TWELVE FRED ANDERSON Class Officer 1.2 Basketball 1.2.3,4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Track 2 Senior Play Mentonette Staff 4 CURTIS BINKLEY Lunch Helper 1,2 Speech Club 3.4 C. A. P. 3,4 Audio Visual 4 Student Congress 4 DOROTHY CHRISTIAN Class Officer 3 Mentonette Staff 4 Bulldog Staff 3.4 D. A. R. Citizen F. H. A. 1,2 Senior Play Librarian 4 KEITH BESSON F. F. A. 3.4 4-H 3.4 Speech Club 3,4 Junior Play Ass't Store Manager 3 Class Officer 4 Student Congress 4 SUE BORTON Student Council 1.3 Band 1.2,3.4 Bulldog Staff 1. 3 Bulldog Editor 4 Class Officer 3 Music Contest 3 M. C. Jr. Play Girl's State 3 Senior Play Student Congress 4 CHESTER CLAMPITT, Jr. Baseball 3,4 Basketball 3,4 Track 3.4 Junior Play Speech Club 3,4 Boy's State 3 Senior Play Mentonette Staff 4 Bulldog Staff 4 Class Officer This page sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. F. B. Davison THIRTEEN BONNIE COCHRAN Lunch Helper 2 F. H. A. 1,2.3.4 Chorus 2,3 Bulldog Staff 4 Mentonett© Staff 4 CAROL DILLMAN Class Officer 3 Bulldog Staff 3.4 Mentonette Staff 3,4 lunior Play Band 1.2 JAMES EATON F. F. A. 3.4 Student Manager 3.4 4-H 3.4 GLEN DAVIS Baseball 1.2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3.4 Track 1.2.3.4 Class Officer 1,4 Student Council 1.2 4-H 3 Speech Club 3.4 3ulldog Staff 4 Senior Play lunior Play Hi-C Club 4 Student Congress 4 ALFRED DORELL Student Manager 3 JOYCE EILER Lunch Helper 1,2.4 Office Help 1,2.4 Speech Club 2,3.4 Band 1,2.3.4 Chorus 1.2.3.4 Junior Play Music Contest 3 Speech Contest 3 4-H 4 Bulldoq Staff 4 Librarian 3.4 This page sponsor a by Denton's Drug Stor� FOURTEEN CHARLES FELDMAN Audio Visual 1,2,3.4 Store Manager 3 Junior Play Senior Play Student Congress 4 RICHARD GOSHERT Burket 1.2 Basketball 3 Baseball 3 Track 3,4 THOMAS HOOVER Baseball 1.2.3,4 Basketball 1,2,3.4 Track 1.2.3.4 Junior Play Speech Contest Mentonette Staff 3.4 GEORGE FITZGERALD Student Manager 1,2 Mentonette Staff 4 RICHARD HAUPERT Burket 1.2 , Chorus 3 Basketball 3 F. F. A. 4 4-H 4 DOROTHY KENDALL Chorus 1,2,3,4 Speech Club 2,3,4 Mentonette Staff 2.3,4 Bulldog Staff 2,4 Junior Play Student Conqress 4 Withdrawn in February This page sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. H. Earl Boggs FIFTEEN DALE KINDIG Basketball 1.2,3.4 Baseball 3 Speech Club 3 F. F. A. 4 Bulldog Staff 4 LARRY LONG Basketball 1.2.3,4 Track 2,3.4 Baseball 2,3.4 F. F. A. 3.4 Junior Plav Speech Club 4 4-H 4 JANICE ROHRER Burket 1.2 Chorus 3 Speech Club 3,4 Junior - Play Mentonette Staff 4 Bulldog Staff 4 LEAH NELL LEMLER Chorus 1,2,3.4 F. H. A. 1.2,3,4 Bulldog Staff 1.2 Class Officer 2 Cheerleader 1.2,3.4 Mentonette Staff 2.3 Mentonette Editor 4 Band 3,4 Triple Trio 3 dwayne McKinley Baseball 1.2,3.4 Basketball 1,2,3.4 Track 1.2,3.4 Bulldog Staff 3 Lunch Helper 1 Speech Club 3,4 Junior Play Student Council 4 Mentonette Staff 4 Student Congress 4 JANET ROMINE Band 1,2,3.4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 F. H. A. 1.2,3.4 Class Officer 2 Cheerleader 2,3.4 Men’onette Staff 2.3,4 Bulldog Staff 2 Music Contest 3 Triple Trio 3 Mermaid Representative 3 Egg Queen Representative 4 4-H 1,2.3 This page sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reed and Janet SIXTEEN JUNE ROMINE Chorus 1,2.3.4 F. H. A. 1,2.3.4 Cheerleader 2.3 4 Mentonette Staff 3,4 Triple Trio 3 Senior Play 4-H 1.2 BEVERLY TINKEY Band 1.2,3.4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 F. H. A. 1.2.3,4 Mentonette Staff 1.2.3,4 Speech Club 3.4 Junior Play Music Contest 3 Cheerleader 1 Student Council 4 We chose our motto, Forward Ever; Backward Never. Class colors were blue and white and our {lower was the red rose. Sue Borton earned the right to be Vale- dictorian and Carol Dillman, the Saluta- toriam Class ofiicers were; Glen Davis, Presi- dent; Keith Besson, Vice President; Junior Clampitt, Secretary; George Fitzgerald, Treasurer; Beverly Tinkey and Dwayne McKinley, Student Council. The Senior play, presented on October 12 and 13, was entitled Room No. 13. Mrs. Caldwell was the director. Money making projects were car wash- es and a penny supper. The juniors entertained us at Ft. Wayne. We also went to Indianapolis to see the General Assembly in action. RONALD SECRIST Track 1,2.3,4 Baseball 1.2.3.4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 JAMES UNZ1CKER DeMotte 1,2,3 Baseball 4 F. F. A. 4 Audio Visual 4 M. H. S. Sports Reporter 4 Student Congress 4 LARRY HORN Class Officer 1 Basketball 1.2,3.4 Baseball 1 Track 2 This page sponsored by . iel.uxo Cleaners CLASS HISTORY SEVENTEEN In the school year 1945-46, thirty-three fright- ened but happy children entered the first grade. They were: Judy Blue, Sue Borton, Dorothy Christian, Bonnie Cochran, Carol Dillman, Joyce Eiler, Cara Lynn Fenstermaker, Martha Hively, Linda Horn, Patricia Leighty, Leah Nell Lemler, Janet Romine, Sandra Kay Seitner, Beverly Tinkey, Fred Anderson, Keith Besson, Marion Boggs, Junior Clampitt, Glen Davis, George Fitzgerald, Ronald Grubbs, Donald Hedington, Larry Horn, Billy Hudson, Barry Igo, Dale Kindig, Larry Long, Dwayne McKinley, Wayne Nuell, Leroy Scott, Ronnie Secrist, Rex Shumaker, and Jack Smythe. During the next few years, we gained new friends and lost old ones. As fifth graders, our class suffered a great loss. This was the year in which Marion Boggs was taken from us in death. Entering the seventh, proud and as happy as we could be, we found that we had gained Adam Blue and Tom Hoover. At last we had entered high school. We realized that this was a real stepping stone toward our goal of graduation. Our freshman year brought us a new student, Dorothy Ken- dall. Our sophomore year gave us our first op- portunity to make money. We sold magazines and four won trophies for their salesmanship. At the beginning of our junior year, we met five new classmates, which were Burket trans- fers. They were Donna Smith, Mary Kate Mil- ler, Janice Rohrer, Richard Haupert and Richard Goshert. We were happy to have them join us. Cur class entertained the seniors of 56 by taking them to an ice show at Elkhart. The main activity was our junior play, The Atomic Blonde. We finally reached our senior year. As we took roll call that first morning, we found we had gained Jim Unzicker, from De Motte. (During this year we are sorry to say, we lost Judy Blue, Donna Smith, and Alice Surface.) Now, we had only twenty-nine left in our class. They were: Sue Borton, Dorothy Christian, Bon- nie Cochran, Carol Dillman, Joyce Eiler, Dor- othy Kendall, Janice Rohrer, Janet Romine, June Romine, Beverly Tinkey, Leah Nell Lemler, Fred Anderson, Keith Besson, Curtis Binkley, Glen Davis, Alfred Dorell, James Eaton, Charles Feldman, George Fitgerald, Dick Goshert, Rich- ard Haupert, Tom Hoover, Junior Clampitt, Larry Horn, Dale Kindig, Larry Long, Dwayne McKinley, Ronald Secrist and Jim Unzicker. Our senior trip to New York and Washington, D. C. was May 5 to 11. Our sponsor, Mrs. Snel- lenberger, accompanied us. The two biggest days of our high school education were Baccalaurate on May 19, and Commencement on May 20, 1957. JANICE ROHRER This page so as-' ( ! by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Utter EIGHTEEN CLASS WILL I, Fred Anderson, will my duals and loud mufflers to Dale Kalley so he can make as much noise the last day of school as I did last year. I, June Romine, will my ability to be cheer- leader for three years to Barbara Unzicker pro- viding she can make them yell as loud as I did. I, Keith Besson, will my ability to stay out of trouble to Phil Nelson because he needs it. 1, Beverly Tinkey, will my position as major- ette to Reed Riner as major providing he bosses the band with given authority only. I, Jim Unzicker, will my brains to anyone who thinks they can use such high intelligence. 1, Sue Borton, will my weight and waist line to Suellen Shepler providing she doesn't go on a diet. I, Jim Eaton, will my ability as student manager to Roger Mollenhour providing he does it as well as I did it. I, Dorothy Christian, will my height to any future basketball player providing he is under five feet tall. I, Larry Long, will my height to LeRoy Mark- ley so he can make out better with the Ware girls. I, Leah Nell Lemler, will my seat on the piano bench in chorus to Janice Mollenhour for as long as she wants it. I, Glen Davis, hereby will my position and job of warming the bench in basketball to Tim Utter providing he keeps all the splinters shined and polished and never loses that old go go go spirit. I, Janice Rohrer, will my height to Janet Capes providing she doesn't wear stilts. 1, Dick Goshert, will my flirting ability to LeRoy Markley providing he flirts with the girls. I, Dorothy Kendall, will my ability to go through high school without a detention slip to Janet Capes. I, Alfred Dorell, will my ability to be quiet in chemistry to Tim Utter. I, Joyce Ilene Eiler will my position of 1st chair, 1st clarinet in band to Martha Perry pro- viding she doesn't argue with Mr. Rice as much as 1 did. I, Charles Feldman, will my ability to drive safely to Bill McGinnis providing he doesn't try to drive with his lights off again. I, Bonnie Cochran, will my red hair to Sue Blackburn providing she doesn't dye it. I, Dale Kindig, will my spot on the bench to Larry Teel providing he can stand a hot seat. 1, Carol Dillman, will my ability to hand in an occasional perfect paper in bookkeeping to any- one who can do it. 1, Junior Clampitt, will my light hair to Tim Utter providing he doesn't peroxide it. I, Janet Romine, will my ability to call Mr. Rice, Fred, to Tim Utter providing he doesn't over do it. I, Dwayne McKinley, will my short hair to Mrs. Snellenberger providing she doesn't wear it in bangs and ponytail. I, Dick Haupert, will my ability to get along with others to anyone who thinks they can stand it. I, Tom Hoover, will Road 19 from Mentone to Bourbon to anyone who can use it more, pro- viding they drive it as slow as I did. I, Curt Binkley, will my ability to skip school and receive a 3 hour detention to Tom Hollo- way and Dwayne Creamer. I, Ronald Secrist, will my ability to trip peo- ple in Bible Class to anybody providing they don’t get caught by Mr. Kelley. I, Butch” Fitzgerald, will my ability to con- trol my temper and to treat ladies like ladies should be treated to Vernon Campbell. I, Larry Horn, being of sound mind and hav- ing empty pockets, have nothing to will. This pa e sponsor,' a by Smith Brothers Garage r NINETEEN CLASS PROPHECY Finally my husband is letting me go back to Mentone to see some of my old friends and classmates. We had been married 10 years now, the result—10 children. I just had to have a rest away from them. On the plane, I met a tall stewardess with long brown hair whom I recognized as Janice Rohrer. She had a 3-day leave in Mentone and offered to show me around the town. I accepted. As we landed, the huge air port impressed me. Janice told me that Curtis Binkley had built this after a brilliant 6-year career in the Air Force as an Ace Pilot. We hailed a cab to take us to our hotel. Whom should we find driving the cab, but Bonnie Cochran! Bonnie took this up as a career, after receiving the World's Safe Driv- ing Award in 1958. We congratulated her, then inquired where we could get a good meal for the least. She said there was a nice little restaurant around the comer from our hotel. The name of it was Eat Well and Feel Swell with Alfred Dorell. Yes, it was the same Alfred with whom we had gone to school. After taking our bags to the hotel and fresh- ening up, we walked to the restaurant. The wait- ress who waited on us turned out to be Sue Borton! Later, Janice told me that Sue was till going to college. She had failed at 5 al- ready, so she was working her way through the 6th. Seeing Sue reminded me of Sue's pal, Dor- othy Christian. Janice said that Dorothy was married to a short, little fat man and lived on a chicken farm just outside of Mentone. After eating, we took a ride to see the city. Why, some of the streets had from 6 to 8 lanes of traffic! I asked how Mentone got the money to build them. Janice told me that Ronald Secrist had inherited a large sum of money, and in- vested it here. Now, he is living off the profits from the tolls paid. ■ We told the cab-driver to stop and wait while we went into a malt shop where we heard a jolly man singing folk-songs in the comer. Keith Besson finished singing, then came over to us and sat down. Asking more about our classmates, he said that Dorothy Kendall de- signed clothes for a large dress shop in New York and was acquiring fame all over the world. Fred Anderson manufactured basket- ball trunks that hang on the hips attractively, without waist bands. Dwayne McKinley was following in his brother's footsteps and attend- ing Manchester College. Glancing at the paper which I had bought, I read that June Romine, Janet Romine, and Leah Nell Lemler were bound for Hollywood— Leah Nell playing the piano, Janet and June singing. Beverly Tinkey went along as their agent. Keith said that Tom Hoover was still throw- ing in those baskets. He had played college basketball to gain a lot of attention. Now he coached in our own Mentone High School, with Junior Clampitt as his assistant. Janice and I started toward the school house. Going to the office, we found Joyce Eiler be- hind the secretary's desk. She showed us into the principal's office, where Jim Unzicker sat. He welcomed us and pointed to the T. V. he had been watching. We looked and saw Charles Feldman demonstrating on his farm. Oh, the farm was enormous! Then Jim told us that Glen Davis was now training for the Oly- mpics. Both Charles and Glen had gotten into the fields they liked. Janice and I left the school building about 5:00 p. m. We went to the hotel to dress for dinner. As we entered the escalator we met George Fitzgerald and Dick Goshert. They ac- knowledged our greetings and offered to ac- company us to dinner. We accepted and later, they told us that they enjoyed being bachelors. We asked if they could tell us more of our friends. Dick said that Richard Haupert had joined the Navy and was overseas now with a wife and 2 children; and that Dale Kindig was a foreign minister to Great Britain. George said that Larry Horn and Larry Long went into business together. They owned the Long- Horn Cattle Industry of the State of Louisiana. After boarding the plane I noticed Jim Eaton in the seat next to me. Jim told me he was trying to get his invention patented. It was a power control outfit to distribute chairs on the gym floor in the proper position for boys to run laps. Arriving home, I was relieved to find my 10 children safe and sound. By CAROL DILLMAN This page sponsored by B adman Chevrolet Sales TWENTY 'ROOM NO. 13 cast L-R, Junior Clampitt, Fred Andersen, June Romine, Charles Feldman, Glen Davis, Alice Surface, Dorothy Christian, Sue Bcrton. Room No- 13 and T he Atomic Blonde THE ATOMIC BLONDE THE ATOMIC BLONDE MRS. CALDWELL, Director This page sponsored by Orville McFadden, Veterinarian TWENTY-ONE L-R Dale Kindig, Junior Clampitt, Bonnie Cochran, Janice Rohrer, Glen Davis, Charles Feldman, Dorothy Christian, Carol Dillman, Joyce Eiler, and Dorothy Kendall. SENIOR ANNUAL STAFF Lee Markley, Ass't. Editor; Mrs. Florence Caldwell, Advisor, and Sue Borton, Editor Sue Borton, Editor Lee Markley, Ass't. Editor Dorothy Kendall, Art Ed. Joyce Eiler, Music Glen Davis, Sports Dale Kindig, Sports Carol Dillman, FFA, FHA Bonnie Cochran, Speech Club, Student Council Dorothy Christian, Sr. and Jr. Pages Janice Rohrer, Soph, and Fresh. Pages Charles Feldman, Ads Junior Clampitt, Ads This page sponsored by Mollenhour Lumber and Mfg. Co. TWENTY-TWO DOROTHY CHRISTIAN GLEN DAVIS JANET ROMINE BEVERLY TINKEY JANET - JUNE ROMINE JANET - BEV. - JUNE SUE BORTON This page sponsored by Producers Marketing Ass'n. TWENTY-FOUR ELEVENTH GRADE Sue Blackburn Eddie Cook Lucy Coplen Diane Doyle Donna Eaton Linda Hart Deanna Hatfield Nancy Hedington Beverly Horn Sue Houck Billy Hudson lames Irwin Melvin Keplinger Janet King Nadene Kittrell Winfred Kittrell Linda Linn James Manwaring Le Roy Markley Larry Mellott William McGinnis Martha Perry Ronald Sevems Sue Shoemaker Timothy Utter Sharlene Ware James Zehrung This page sponsored by Lake City Candy Co. JUNIOR EVENTS TWENTY-FIVE The juniors started the year by choosing their officers who were: President.......... Jim Manwaring Vice President Eddie Cook Secretary LeRoy Markley Treasurer Bill McGinnis Student Council . Eddie Cook and Diane Doyle Store Manager Lucy Coplen Assistant Manager Ronald Sevems The junior class had many money making projects to held build their funds for their sen- ior trip. They sold autograph books and pen sets. On October 13, they had a successful penny supper. The biggest project of all was the junior concession stand which contributed much to their funds. A great deal was owed to their sponsor, Mr. Campbell, who helped them in all their projects. The big event of the year was the junior play entitled Off the Track.-' It was a three- act comedy presented on April 5 and 6. Their director was Mrs. Caldwell. During the year. Sue Shoemaker was chosen to go to the 1957 Girls State. Lucy Coplen was selected as her alternate. This page sponsored by Bechtol Gas Service TWENTY-SIX TENTH GRADE Philip Anderson Sandra Barkman Don Beeson Steven Bruner Dwayne Creamer Bill Curtis Sandra Dorell Susan Doyle Rose Drudge James Feldman Bernard Fitzgerald Mama Goshert Larry Hatfield Robert Haupert Tom Holloway Bonnie Kindig Barbara Longbrake Terry Lynch Mary Belle Mellott Larry Montel Steve McSherry Larry Nellans Janice Perry Gretchen Persons Mary Quier Loretta Remy Reed Riner Suellen Shepler Sandra Smythe Robert Shull Ixirry Teel Terry Tucker Beverly Walburn Rachel Walters Ronald Walton Sandra Wentzel Jerry Zehrung This page sponsored by Wentzel Feed Company SOPHOMORE EVENTS TWENTY-SEVEN We were happy to have Barbara Longbrake, Sandra Wentzel, and Millicent Wright join our class. The class officers were elected as follows: President Susan Doyle Vice President ............................................. Tom Holloway Secretary and Treasurer Bernard Fitzgerald Student Council Larry Hatfield and Mama Goshert We enjoyed a Christmas Party in December, 1956, at the home of Sandra Dorell. We also enjoyed a trip to Turkey Run in the spring. Our magaine sales were a success. We had several high salesmen. The students of our class have maintained a high average of grades. The boys have been outstanding in athletics. This page sponsored by Valentine Elevator TWENTY-EIGHT NINTH GRADE George Barkman Shiela Binkley Richard Bixler Linda Blackburn Larry Clark Elaine Cook Sharon Curtis Daniel Davis Barry Greulach Larry Greulach Judith Hamman Max Hively Martha Hohman Max Holloway Ken Jones Richard Long Robert Long Sue Ellen Long Donna Mellott Janice Mollenhour Roger Mollenhour Philip Nelson Jerry Newton Wilma Reed Arlene Remy Joe Shepherd Howard Shoemaker James Teel Jeanine Zehrung Barbara Unzicker This page sponsored by Jeanette's Beauty Shop TWENTY NINE FRESHMAN EVENTS We were happy to gain Judy Hammon, Martha Hohman, Jerry Newton, and Joe Shepherd from Burket. We also gained Barbara Unzicker from De Motte and Bonnie Spradlin from Warsaw. The following class officers served: Howard Shoemaker Barbara Unzicker George Barkmar. Linda Blackburn Martha Hohman and Dick Long President Vice President ........... Secretary Treasurer Student Council We enjoyed a Christmas party in December at the school house. We enjoyed the exchanging of gifts. Approximately 15% of the class were on the honor roll each grading period. This page sponsored by Kralis Bros. Poultry Co. THIRTY HUGGIN' AND A CHALKIN' IT'S COKE TIME! GO! TEAM! GO! I ACCEPT FELLOW ROMANS . . . LET'S EAT! THE LOAFERS THE LOAFETTES This page sponsored by Shinn's Packing Co. THIRTY-TWO EIGHTH GRADE James Anderson Judy Barkman Carol Bixler Janet Capes Nancy Cochran Marvin Creamer Janice Davis Ruth Drudge John Feldman James Fitzgerald Max Flenar Delbert Fuller Jerry Fuller Ronald Gates Bobby Grifiis Pamela Hammer Jerry Hatfield Darrell Hively Steven Hoogenboom Carolyn Hudson Marolyn Hudson George Istok Arthur Johnsen Becky Keirn Linda Long Larry Manwaring Linda Perrin Lynn Phillips Betty Lou Pollock Larry Rackeweg Mona Ross Carol Smith Marilyn Sullivan Linda Surface Kay Taylor Mitchell Tucker Donna VanGilder Michael Wallis Thomas Whittkamper This page sponsored by Farmers State Bank THIRTY-THREE SEVENTH GRADE Mary K. Antonides Janet Besson Diane Blackburn Jerry Blackburn Richard Blackburn Joseph Cook Amanda Davis Kathleen Doyle Doyle Eiler David Feldman Kathleen Gillmore Gary Harmon Tana Henderson Steven Hively Linda Mellott Karen Menzie James Mikel Sandra Miller Madonna Nellans Sheryl Olson Glen Osman Herbert Pollock Melvina Secor Charles Smith Richard Teel Nena Wallis Janice Yeater This page sponsored by Lester Blackburn GRADES THIRTY-FIVE SIXTH GRADE Joseph Banghart Linda Barkman Larry Beeson Ray Bixler Larry Booth Nash Brallier Marcia Clampitt David Cochran Melvin Cooper Allen Creighton Lowell Davis Sheila Drudge Larry Eiler Marsha Fisher Cheryl Horn Patty Houck Bonnie Hudson Jim Keim Lyle Long David Mann Fred Mellott Steven Mikel Bill Nellans Martha Nelson Steven Olson David Persons Janet Rackeweg Sandra Reed Glenda Secrist Steven Shirey David Teel Eddy Tridle Judy Wagner Chester Walters Bonnie Warren This pace sponsored by Beeson Egg Farm THIRTY-SIX FIFTH GRADE Robert Adams Russell Adams Eldona Antonides Judy Besson Harold Booth James Bryan James Davis Larry East Larry Gates Lowell Greuenwald 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 John Shull Linda Smith Anitta Kay Sweet Jane Tucker Martha VanGilder Connie Jo Wallace Timothy Wallis James Whetstone Ronald Yeater This page sponsored by Bryan Poultry Farm THIRTY-SEVEN FOURTH GRADE Gregory Banghart Claudia Brown Sherry Bryan Toni Cleveland David Cook. Louise Cox Judy Decker Sue Drudge Sandra Eckert Danny Fuller Virginia Goodman Kip Hammer Douglas Haney Karen Harmon Stephen Hewlett Sharon Hyde Kathie Menzie Joann Mollenhour Steve Mollenhour Susan Mosier Eddy Nellans Mardene Nellans Sonny Nellans Kenneth Osman Larry Secrist Thomas Shaw Bobby Smith Mike Stanford Larry Sullivan Markee Surface Charles Sweet Tommy Teel Loma Tridle Mike Wagner Nancy Wagner A. J. Wertenberger Mike Whetstone John Zehrung This page sponsored by Baker's Jewelry Appliances THIRTY-EIGHT THIRD GRADE Marlene Braillier Connie East Cynthia Ellsworth Larry Ervin Dennis Feldman Jackie Hart Dennis Hatfield Wanda Hurd Linda Kittrell Steve Lewis Elaine Manwaring Sandra Mosier Danny McClone Bonita Nellans Sandra Nelson Michael Orcutt James Osbum Harry Parker Betty Paxton Dawn Perry Mary Peterson Jack D. Rickel Ken Romine Teddy Shoemaker Kathleen Shinn Jean Anne Surguy Clair Taylor Marilyn Taylor Clifford Thornton Jay Tucker Ronnie Ward Carolyn Warren Jerry Warren John Wentzel This page sponsored by Lewis Motors THIRTY-NINE SECOND GRADE (Mrs. Nelson) Lauda Adams Sandra Bollinger Victoria Bowser Danny Bruner Jennie Bryan Marsha Cooper Timmy Davis Barbara Decker Dennis Greuenwald Karen Horn Carol Houck Christine Hyde Ronnie Kittrell Daniel Manwaring Jay Maple Arlene Orcutt Edward Paxton Ellen Secrist Robert Shaw Ronald Slone David Smythe Francis Sweet Cynthia Tinkey Steven Tucker Gregory Witham Mary Sharon Yazel T H ■Cy —• ) This page sponsored by Manwaring Leghorn Farms FORTY SECOND GRADE (Mrs. Rice) Edward Antonides Sue Booth Betsy Brown Linda Clark John Corwin Ruth Erwin Kathy Hively Linda Howard Dannie Hurd Ken Mann Dennis Meredith Janet Morrison Connie Mosier Terry Norman Linda Olson Stephen Parker Danny Romine Diana Sarber Kenney Simcoe Patsy Smith Connie Teel Gary Teel Roslynn Wagner Tom Whetstone Diann Young This page sponsored by Urschel Clinic FORTY-ONE FIRST GRADE Pamela Abbey Randall Antonides Janice Bach Kathy Boggs Rex Bowser Sarah Brown Michael Coplen Eeverly Davis Larry Davis Sharon Goodman Diana Henderson Janis Hotter Jon Hotter Diana Igo Jack Keim Allen Lowery Michael McLaughlin I inda Meyer Dennis Mollenhour Nanette Nellans Tony Peters Diana Shirey Paul Surface David Tibbets Kathy Tridle Gloria Tucker Cindy Whetstone Mike Whetstone Sue Witham This page sponsored by Meyer's Super Market ACTIVITIES FORTY-THREE School Representatives Janet Romine MERMAID AND EGG QUEEN REPRESENTATIVE BOYS STATE Chester Clampitt, Jr. Dorothy Christian DAR GOOD CITIZEN GIRLS STATE Sue Borton This page sponsored by Eber's Whatnots and Novelties FORTY-FOUR PAPER STAFF l-R back row, Janice Mollenhour, Janet Besson. Mary Mellott, Larry Man waring, Donna VanGilder, Dorothy Kendall, Bonnie Cochran, Janice Rohrer, Carol Dillman, At back typewriters, Dwayne McKinley, Dorothy Christian, left front circle, Tom Hoover, June Romine, Janet Romine, right front circle, Beverly Tinkey, Donna Eaton, Junior Clampitt, George Fitzgerald. Ronald Secrist, and Fred Anderson. Editor, Leah Nell Lemler Ass't. Ed., Sue Shoemaker Art Editor, Dorothy Kendall Activities, Beverly Tinkey, Carol Dillman Personalities, Janet Romine, Carol Dillman Sports, George Fitzgerald Jr. High Sports, Larry Manwaring Production, Dwayne McKinley Reporters, June Romine, Donna Eaton, Mary Mellott, Janice Mollenhour, Don- na VanGilder, and Janet Besson. Proof Reader, Dorothy Christian Distributor, Bonnie Cochran Staplers Mailers, Junior Clampitt, Tom Hoover, Ronald Secrist, and Fred An- derson. L-R Sue Shoemaker, ass't. editor; Mr. Bryant, Mrs. Caldwell, advisors; and Leah Nell Lemler, editor. This page sponso � 4 m ' aint Store FORTY-FIVE STUDENT COUNCIL L-R Standing, Mona Ross, Nena Wallis, Larry Hatfield, Dick Long, Seated, Martha Hohman, Mama Goshert, Beverly Tinkey, Dwayne McKinley, Mr. John Frederick, Advisor, Diane Doyle and Eddie Cook. The Student Council was responsible for the collection of the March of Dimes. On September 26, 1956, Mr. Frederick called the first Student Council meeting to order. Dwayne McKinley was elected presi- dent; Diane Doyle, vice president; Beverly Tinkey, secretary and treasurer. Cheerleader try-outs were held on October 5, 1956. The Stu- dent Council decided they would be elected by teams. Sopho- mores and freshmen tried out for the second team cheerleaders. Seniors and juniors tried out for the first team cheerleaders. The Student Council members decorated the Christmas tree for the school. This page s - by Mentone Lumber Co. m FORTY-SIX SPEECH CLUB 1st now Dwayne McKinley, Glen Davis, Beverly Tinkey. Donna Eaton, Diane Doyle, Larry Long, Jim Manwar- ing, Sue Shoemaker, Mary Mellott, Keith Besson, Junior Clampitt, 2nd Row Reed Riner, Deanna Hatfield, Nancy Hedington, Janet King, Linda Linn, Beverly Horn, Sue Blackburn, Lucy Coplen, Rose Drudge, Susan Doyle, Mrs. Caldwell, 3rd Row Larry Hatfield, Mama Goshert, Gretchen Persons, Sandra Barkman, Sandra Wenizel, Joyce Eiler, Sharlene Ware, Dorothy Kendall, Linda Hart, Sue Houck, Janice Rohrer, Larry Hatfield. GLEN DAVIS, PRESIDENT DWAYNE McKINLEY, VICE PRESIDENT BEVERLY TINKEY, SECRETARY Forty students from the 10th, 11th and 12th grades chose to be members of the speech club this year under the leadership of Mrs. Caldwell. Special activities included programs at Thanksgiving, Christ- mas, and Easter; a patriotic program in February and a debate by the six senior members. Twelve members represented Mentone at the County Speech Festival in Syracuse on March 22. As extra social activities they enjoyed a New Years Eve. dance in the school cafeteria and a party at the end of the year. This page sponsored by Pete's Restaurant F. H. A FORTY-SEVEN 1st Row June Romine, Janet Romine, Leah Nell Lemler, Beverly Tinkey, Donna Eaton, Diane Doyle, Linda Blackburn, Janice Mollenhour, Barbara Unzicker, Sheila Binkley, 2nd Row Rachel Walters, Mary Quier, Bonnie Cochran, Linda Linn, Beverly Horn, Sue Blackburn, Lucy Coplen, Donna Mellott, Mary Mellott, Mrs. Snellenberger, 3rd Row Sharlene Ware, Sandra Dorell, Beverly Walburn, Suellen Shepler, Bonnie Kindig, Barbara Longbrake, Rose Drudge, Susan Doyle, Sharon Curtis, Suellen Long. The chapter mothers of this organization are: Mrs. Monroe Romine, Mrs. Bernard Doyle, and Mrs. Noah Tinkey. The officers are: Beverly Tinkey, president; Diane Doyle, vice- president; June Romine, secretary; Janet Romine, treasurer; Sue Blackburn, historian; Susan Doyle, parliamentarian; and Barbara Longbrake, song leader. Mrs. Snellenberger is their advisor. This year the girls checked coats at home basketball games, had a bake sale at Lemler's Market, and sold Christmas cards to make money. In February they had a panel discussion jointly with the F. F. A. boys. The subject of discussion was: Driving . The girls took a trip in April and had a dance after the Spring Festival. In the latter part of April, they had a party honoring the seniors. This page sponsored by Burket Elevator FORTY-EIGHT F A 1st Row Larry Long, Jim Manwaring, Dale Kindig, Dick Haupert, Keith Besson, Ronald Severns, Jim Eaton, Melvin Keplinger, Bill McGinnis, Mr. Hewlett, 2nd Row Larry Greulach, Barry Breulach, Steve McSherry, Phil Nelson, Eddie Cook, Jim Unzicker, Dick Bixler, Dick Long, Bob Long, Larry Mellott, 3rd Row Ken Jones, Max Holloway, George Barkman, Jim Irwin, Jim Feldman, Bob Haupert, Bill Curtis, Terry Lynch, Bob Shull. The officers of this organization were: Larry Long, president; Keith Besson, vice president; Ronald Severns, secretary; Jim Eaton, treasurer; Melvin Keplinger, sentinel; and Jim Manwaring, report- er. Mr. Robert Hewlett was the adult advisor. To make money this year the F. F. A. boys sold farm magazines and seeds. Results of their scrap drive were fine. In February they had a joint panel discussion with the F. H. A. girls. The title of their discussion was Driving. A poultry judging team was organized, consisting of four boys: Larry Long, Jim Manwaring, Ronald Severns, and Eddie Cook, the alternate. They placed second in the county, and so they were permitted to go to the district on April 27. The boys went to the International Livestock Show at Chicago and to the Farm Progress Show in Greencastle. This paae sponsored by Ed c°vems Son LIBRARIANS FORTY-NINE L-R (Seated) Dorothy Christian, Rose Drudge, Mrs. Caldwell, James Zehrung, (standing) 1-r Janice Mollen- hour, Lucy Copien, Sandra Dorell, Joyce Eiler. AUDIO VISUAL CLUB L-R Bob Long, Mr. Dale Kelley, Dick Long, Phil Nelson, Jim Un- zicker, Charles Feldman, Larry Teel, and in front, Dick Bixler. This page sponsored by Midwest Spring Mig. Co. FIFTY CLASSES United States history is required of all stu- dents in Indiana before they can graduate from high school. In Mentone as in most high schools it is offered in the junior year. The course, as planned, is a complete hist- ory of the United States from Columbus to pres- ent day. It is standardized to the place that a student could change schools any time during the year with very little inconvenience to him or the teacher in charge. Bible has been a very popular course for Mentone Seniors for many years. No religious interpretation is permitted. History, geography, and literature are emphasized. Note books, highly val- ued by the students, are carefully kept. The Latin class, composed of 20 freshmen and sophomores, was very active during the year. They com- pleted the textbook, learned several Latin songs, wrote English-Latin deriva- tion lists of over 500 words, and gave an authentic Roman banquet for 15 guests complete with a 3 course meal served by slaves in tunics, entertained by slave dancing girls and a program by the entire class. This page sponsored by Frank and Jerry's Grocery FIFTY-ONE CLASSES Homemaking II members earned Red Cross certificates for Home Care of the sick, as well as made some inex- pensive toys in Child Care study dur- ing the first semester. The new kitchens faciltated planning and preparing dinners for the family during the second semester. The Agriculture class discussed the following subjects during the year: swine production, beef production, sheep production, feeds and feeding, supervised farming program, FFA du- ties, arc and acetylene welding, and livestock, poultry and crop judging. The 7th Grade Arithmetic Class was busily relearning the basic operations of arithmetic and acquainting them- selves with new concepts of relation- ships that gave them confidence and sureness in their everyday use of arith- metic. This page sponsored by Lender's Grocery Market FIFTY-TWO The elected off.cers of the band were: Janet Romine, president; Beverly Tinkey, vice president; Leah Nell Lemler, social leader; Joyce Eiler, librarian. Summer concerts were held on the main square of Mentone. These were under the direction of our past director, Mr. Whitehead. The band had a membership of about 40 all year. We had tryouts this year for the seating arrangements. We played for the following programs: Egg Show, Basketball games. Manchester Band Day, Contest, County Band Festival. Spring Concert, and Commencement Money used for music, stands, and other needs was raised by selling Christmas candy. There were 5 seniors in our band this year. They all received awards. A number of our members went to a contest at Warsaw. Several medals were won. For the social activity, the band had an enjoyable party at the home of Janet Romine. FIFTY-THREE Front row, L-R Joyce Eiler, Janet Romine, Beverly Tinkey, Donna Eaton, Sandra Miller, Janice Mollenhour. Second row, Martha Perry, Linda Linn, Tana Henderson, Sandra Barkman, Linda Mellott, Rachel Walters, Bernard Fitzgerald, Janet Besson, Sharlene Ware. Third row, Nancy Hedington, Diane Blackburn, Kay Taylor, Madonna Nellans, Pam Hammer, Donald Walton, Tim Utter, Leah Nell Lemler, Sue Borton, JOoyle Eiler, Dan Davis, Barry Greulach, Steve Bruner, Reed Riner. Back row, Mr. Rice, director, Becky Keirn, Larry Montel, Jerry Hatfield, Marilyn Sullivan, Janet King, Janice Davis, Mona Ross. FIFTY-FOUR This page sponsored by Brown's Jewelry. Gifts, and Appliances SENIOR MARCHING BAND JR. BAND L-R Front Row Joe Banghart, Jerry Newton, Martha Nelson, Cheryl Horn, back row Larry Eiler, Melvin Coop- er, Mr. Rice, Larry Clark, Nash Brailier, Bob Nelson, and Eddie Tridle. FIFTY-FIVE CHORUS L-R 1st row, Leoh Nell Lemler, Deanna Hatfield, Donna Eaton, Linda Linn, Linda Blackburn, Barbara Unzicker, Sharon Curtis, June Romine, Elaine Cook, Joyce Eiler, 2nd row, Loretta Remy, Mama Goshert, Gretchen Persons, Sandra Barkman, Arlene Remy, Donna Mellott, Beverly Tinkey, Janet King, Nancy Hed- ingicn, 3rd row, Linda Hart, Beverly Horn, Sue Ellen Long, Janice Mollenhour, Sheila Binkley, Dorothy Kendall, Janet Romine, Janice Perry, Sandra Dorell, Mr. Rice. The chorus went right to work at the beginning of the year preparing for the County Festival which was held at Mentone for the second consecutive year. The chorus had a membership of about 40 girls. Extra funds for music were acquired by having a bake sale. Other activities which the chorus participated in were the Spring Festival and the Baccalaureate. This page sponsored by Gross Linn Sinclair Service FIFTY-SIX WE'RE GOOD FRIENDS WE'LL POSE ALOHA! DANCE WITH ME HENRY! This page sponsorcu by Midwest Spring Mlg. Co. FIFTY-SEVEN L-R Student managers, Jim Eaton, Bob Shull, Dale Kindig, Melvin Keplinger, Fred Anderson, Larry Long, Junior Clampitt, Coach Abe Hoogenboom, Kneeling, Dwayne McKinley, Larry Horn, Tom Hoover, Ronald Secrist, Glen Davis. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS June Romine, Janet Romine, Leah Nell Lemler An outstanding record was produced by the varsity. It was one of the top varsity teams of the county. The team copped the four- way tourney which was played at Mentone. Individual honors went to two very fine players, Tom Hoover and Larry Horn. They were on the Times-Union first and second team, respectively. Tom broke the county record of points scored in a season. The team's record at the end of the scheduled games was 15-5. This page sponsored by Nie-itone Stock Yards SENIOR PLAYERS O O Arlb CENTER ERED ANDERSON FIFTY-EIGHT This page sponsored by James Rodibaugh, Att'y. SENIOR This page sponsored by Northern Indiana Cooperative Ass'n. FIFTY-NINE PLAYERS We are frond of these nine Senior flayers. They have done much to help the M. H. S. teams pro- gress. Hats off to the Seniors of 1957 SIXTY Kneeling L-R Larry Teel, Jim Irwin, Jim Manwaring, Tom Holloway, Dwayne Creamer, Bob Haupert, Standing, Don Beeson, Phil Anderson, Melvin Keplinger, Larry Hatfield, Terry Tucker, Larry Nellans, Tim Utter, Coach Abe Hoogenboom. SECOND TEAM CHEERLEADERS, Sandra Barkman, Gretchen Persons, Suellen Long The second team, composed of sophomores and juniors, was one of the best reserve teams in the county. With plenty of height control- ling the rebounds and several sharpshooters, the reserve team usually breezed through their games to an easy victory. They ended with an excellent record, 17 wins and 1 loss. This page sponsored by Frank Manufacturing Co. SIXTY-ONE 1st Row L-R, Coach Abe Hoogenboom, Howard Shoemaker, Dick Bixler, George Barkman, Max Hively, Jim Teel, 2nd Row, Phil Nelson, Bob Long, Max Holloway, Barry Greulach, Dick Long, Ken Jones. FRESHMAN TEAM The freshman team played very good ball during the sea- son. They had an impressive record of 14 wins and 3 losses. The team had several tall players and a strong substitute line-up. A fine varsity team should develop from these boys in the future. CHEERLEADERS, Barbara Unzicker, Martha Hohman, Janice Mollenhour This page sponsored by Mentone Dairy SIXTY-TWO First Row L-R Marvin Creamer, Bob Griffis, Darrell Hively, Steve Hoogenboom, John Feldman, Max Flenar, Jerry Hatfield, 2nd Row Gary Hannon, Tom Whittkamper, student manager, Delbert Fuller, Larry Rackeweg, Ronald Gates, Larry Manwaring, Jim Anderson, Vernon Campbell, Last Row, Jerry Blackburn, Richard Blackburn, Charles Smith, Doyle Eiler, Steve Hively, Dick Teel and David Feldman. Seventh and Eighth Grade Teams CHEERLEADERS—7th L-R Tana Henderson, Sandra Miller, Madonna Nel- lans; 8th Becky Keim, Mona Ross, and Linda Long. There were two individual teams this year. The seventh grade team progressed quite well by winning 8 of their 12 scheduled games. The eighth grade team played outstanding ball this season. They had a tall and well balanced team. The out- look for the future is good. They won 15 and lost only 2. This page sponsored by Coopers Store SIXTY-THREE 1st Row L-R Coach Abe Hoogenboom, Jim Irwin, Jim Manwaring, Glen Davis, Tom Hoover, Dwayne McKinley, Junior Clampitt, Ronald Secrist, Jim Unzicker, 2nd row Dick Bixler, Larry Teel, Dwayne Creamer, Fred Anderson, Larry Long, Tom Hollo- way, George Barkman, Jim Teel, 3rd row Bob Shull, Phil Nelson, Bob Long, Max Holloway, Larry Hatfield, Larry Nellans, Dick Long, and Max Hively. BASEBALL and TRACK 1st row L-R Coach Abe Hoogenboom, Larry Long, Ronald Secrist, Dwayne Mc- Kinley, Tom Hoover, Glen Davis, Junior Clampitt, 2nd row Tom Holloway, Dwayne Creamer, Terry Tucker, Phil Anderson, Larry Hatfield, Larry Nellans, Don Beeson, 3rd row Jim Teel, Dick Bixler, Bob Long, Barry Greulach, Dick Long, Max Holloway, Howard Shoemaker, Max Hively, and George Barkman. This page sponsored by House of Harter, Goshen SIXTY-FOUR HEY! FOLLOW ME! LADIES GENTLEMEN SIDEBURNS KING ANYONE WANT A V IG? THIS WAY PLEASE! This page sponsored by Lake Trail Caie SENIOR AUTOGRAPHS SIXTY-SIX BOOSTERS MILLER’S STANDARD SERVICE HAUPERT’S CAFE ROBERT J. HILL BARBER SHOP JOHN AND IRENE’S EVANS BARBER SHOP JONES BARBER SHOP . BERNICE’S BEAUTY SHOP CARPENTER BROTHERS OSMANOR FARM RESTAURANT MRS. HOWARD SHOEMAKER, INS. FT. WAYNE COCA COLA CO. PALESTINE STORE DICKERHOFF TRUCKING THANKS I am grateful to the advertisers, boosters, and subscribers. Only because of your patronage was it possible to produce this annual. Thanks to the annual staff for their outstanding work of gathering much of the information used in the articles. Much credit should be given to a fine, talented artist, Dorothy Kendall. She created and produced the division pages. A special thanks and recognition to Dorothy Kendall. A note of thanks to Lee Markley and Mrs. Florence Cald- well. Lee, who was the only underclassman on the staff, was my assistant editor. I am grateful for the help and advice given to me by Lee and Mrs. Caldwell. Only when this annual can bring back pleasant memories will my purpose have been accomplished. Sincerely, SUE BORTON Annual Editor This page sponsored by Nelson Poultry Farm AUTOGRAPHS SIXTY-EIGHT r ' Engravings by Mid Central Engraving Co., Kokomo. Printed by the Country Print Shop, Mentone This page sponsored by Country Print Shop -A- A ✓Vv