Mentone High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Mentone, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1971 volume:

BULLDOG 1971 MENTONE HIGH SCHOOL MENTONE, INDIANA VOLUME 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS Student Life........................................1-13 Academics..........................................14-25 Activities.........................................26-41 Athletics..........................................42-55 Album..............................................56-85 Closing...............................................86 Index In 1970-71 much uncertainty clouded M.H.S. A 90 percent change in faculty, a change in traditional school policies, and the possibility of our school combining with Akron in- spired a common bond between all stu- dents. A feeling of spirit prevailed as we realized that we were being judged by the community and neighboring schools through our spirit. Mr. Webster defines spirit as “en- thusiastic loyalty.” To Mentone stu- dents spirit meant much more. It was a feeling that captivated and united us as we faced the uncertainty and unrest that surrounded us. The spirit of pride for our school and our community was real, alive, and growing. It was expressed many times and in many different ways. It was flexible and changed often. But most important it was a part of us and a part of our year. Yes, many things happened in our world in 1971. There was joy, frustra- tion, sorrow, worry, peace, excitement, confusion,... and there was spirit! The halls of M.H.S. appear quiet with the early morning sun rays and the first student. But with the arrival of more students M.H.S. loses its tranquility and becomes alive with the sounds of spirit. . . .AND THERE WAS SPIRIT M.H.S. students often find that 'spirit of mind’ is cultivated by moments of relaxation. Here, Ron and Deb pause before returning to classes. The “Spirit of Giving” was shown when 30 faculty members and students donated blood to the Red Cross Blood Bank. Bob rests after donating a pint of blood to the worthy cause. 2 The spirit of National Earth Day was observed when students and teachers banned together and gave ’ole M.H.S. a good scrub down from noon-hour to 3:30. Left-Mr. Huffman gives advice to Virgil Cooper and Tom Alber as they prepare to clean the door to the shop. Above-Mrs. Shoemaker takes a “breather” with Barb Garman after a job well-done. A hop, skip, and a jump is all Varsity cheerleader Pam Craig needs to do to show her school spirit. A new look was given to the M.H.S. gym when Mrs. Finney, with the aid of a brush, painted school Mas- cot “CHAMP” on the South wall. M.H.S.er’s were not always physically spirited. Here, Dave Merideth studies quietly in Study Hall. Winning the first Homecoming game in four years brought out the emotions of M.H.S.er’s. And there was spirit. Need we say more? 3 CLASSES COMPETE; SPIRIT SPARKED BY “LITTLE WOODSTOCK” Members of the Varsity and “B” teams view the downtown pep rally from their honored seats upon the fire truck. “Hey, let’s haul some more wood tonight.” That’s the way it sounded as the battle raged on. It began as an unannounced contest among classes to get wood for the Pep Rally bonfire. But things got out-of-hand as the members ignored the splinters and hard work to haul wood for their class. Each class added tremendously to the giant “woodstock,” but through buy- ing the Sophomores wood, the Seniors managed to defeat the Juniors in the unofficial contest. Although some arguments and hard feelings came about, the contest made this Pep Rally one-of-a-kind and it won’t be easily forgotten. The Pep Rally night finally came and the spirited students paraded through the town led by the Pep Band and followed by a truck decorated by the Seniors. After the bonfire the en- thusiastic fans congregated in the gym for yells and announcement of the Homecoming candidates. The Senior class also won a contest based on per- centage of class members present. To close the evening the cheerleaders sponsored a record hop. A small portion of M.H.S.’s “Little Woodstock,” students of all classes were dismayed when they discovered they must move a smaller portion for the bonfire to abide with State Fire Officials. Sr. Homecoming candidates express their happiness and congratu- late each other upon their announcement at the pep rally. 4 WALKING IN A “WINTER WONDERLAND” L. to R.-Junior Princess, Chris Miner; Freshman Princess, Bev Boyer; Sophomore Princess, Nancy Huff; King Ron and Queen Debi;and Senior runners-up, Kim, Peg, and Pam. Senior Class President, Ruth Hoffer, looks on as Rudy opens the envelope holding the final decision of the student body. The announcement is made and joy over- comes the surprised queen and her proud escort. Sleigh bells rang, the Stage Band played, and last year’s king and queen waited on stage as the underclassmen took their seats. The senior candidates marched onto the floor and silence fell over the crowd. The envelope was opened and Rudy Schwenk announced the results. King Ron Batten and Queen Debi Hiers ruled their court throughout half time of the thrilling game. Pictures were taken and the royalty joined the spirited Pierceton and Mentone fans for the conclusion of the game. As the final buzzer sounded, happy fans fled onto the floor to congratulate the team for our 74-71 victory. Later, the floor was cleared for the start of the Homecoming Dance. Senior Court was: first runners-up, Ken Anglin and Kim Manwaring; sec- ond runners-up, Rock Reed and Peg Thompson; and third runners-up, Chris Doran and Pam Craig. JERI CAPTURES QUEEN TITLE This summer, for the first time in Mentone history, the Fair Queen Can- didate from Mentone won! Represent- ing M.H.S. was Senior, Jeri Pritchard. The contest is won on a basis of how much money the girl can earn, collect, and scrape together for the Cardinal Learning Center in Warsaw. And Jeri would tell you that it takes quite a bit of money to win. During the summer Jeri, and what- ever friends showed up, worked hard on two fish fry’s, selling candy, raf- fling off a stereo tape deck, and hold- ing pop bottle drives, two rummage sales, Tupperware party, a Beeline party, and a door-to-door canvas. Throughout the summer collection cans were sitting in local stores and being circulated around town. The last week of the contest many of Jeri’s friends went to the county fair to carry the money cans around midway and collect all the money they could. All the work paid off on the final night as Jeri marched to the stage on the arm of her escort, Scott Hoskins. Last year’s queen placed the crown atop her head and there she began her reign as 1970 Kosciusko County Fair Queen. Tears of happiness not yet dried, Jeri manages a weak smile for friends and family. Surrounded by her court, last year’s Fair Queen, escort, Scot Hoskins, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pritchard, and emcee, Jack Underwood, Jeri poses for a “royal” portrait. Hard work and much effort on the part of Jeri and her parents led her to her title, “Kosciusko County Fair Queen, 1971.” 6 PENNY VOTES PUT PAM ON TOP Yearbook Queen candidates were honored at a dance held at the Youth Pavillion. Here, Rudy places the crown on the head of Queen Pam. Again this year the Yearbook Staff sponsored a Yearbook Queen contest. Each class chose a candidate and the four girls started campaigning. Signs were put up and money cans circulated through the hallways with students backing their candidate by a-penny-a- vote. At the close of the contest the Staff sponsored a dance at the Youth Pavillion with music provided by a Warsaw group, The Diamond Dan. Rudy Schwenk did the honors of crowning the Queen, Senior, Pam Walters. Runners-up were: first—Ju- nior candidate, Deanna Decker; sec- ond—Sophomore candidate, Carolyn Hackworth; third—Freshman candidate, Debbie McLaughlin. The Yearbook Staff made a $550.00 profit on this en- deavor. 7 Sophomore candidate Carolyn Hackworth flashes a smile while can- vassing the hallways for votes. Member of the “Diamond Dan”, Bob Longcnecker, sets his own rhythm to music. “THE MOUSE THAT ROARED” Voted best actress, Kathy Blalock clarifies the duties of Tully, Chris Doran. Best actor Mark Hunter receives his lunch of “porkburgers” from Housekeeper, LuAnn Utter. The Americans Stained and strained by her profession. Grape-stamper Alma Waddle appears full of woes. “The Mouse That Roared” will be lucky to squeak by ... or so it was prophesied a week before the play. It did seem to some-even the cast—that it might turn out to be a tragedy rather than the satirical comedy that it was meant to be. First-year teacher, Mrs. Brumbaugh, took on her first director’s job and chose the 27-member cast. From then on it was a flury of memo- rization, interpretation, and rehearsal. One of the main problems was trying to find rehearsal times that would be suitable to each member of the ex- tremely large cast involved. It seemed to be a learning experience for both director and cast. Much work on the set and costumes was done by the Ad- vanced Speech Class. Despite a faulty speaker system, the play turned out an unexpected success. Following the fi- nal performance, Student Director, Eileen Peters, announced that Mark Hunter had won Best Actor Award and Kathy Blalock Best Actress, as de- cided in a cast vote. She also awarded Mrs. Brumbaugh a gift of appreciation. The cast took their final bow and re- tired to Marj Hanes’ house for a cast party including a feast and charades. The Fenwickians “The Mouse That Roared” is not all “play” but also work as cast member Deb Cooper shows. Susie Boggs uses her skills in the makeup department as Rock Reed awaits the results. Uncle to Gloriana, Alan Welch warns her highness of the invading Americans. The Finwickians successfully capture the Americans via bow and ar- rows. PROM HIGHLIGHTS SPRING Junior, Lu Ann Miller, and escort sway to the sound of music pro- vided by the “Chosen Few”. The Wabash Holiday Inn hosted the annual Prom on May 15. Several new things were tried with this year’s Prom —no decorations and no theme. “The Chosen Few”, although their appear- ance caused some doubt, was the sub- ject of many favorable comments. To highlight the evening the Prom Royal- ty were crowned—King Mark Hunter and Queen Kim Manwaring. The rest of the evening followed the pattern of last year. A buffet was held and the couples paused to rest a minute and change their clothes as “Atlantis” set up for the after-prom. Throughout the evening, couples could be seen outside strolling around the pool or pausing to have their pic- tures taken beneath the lilac trellis. to HONORS ATTAINED; AWARDS GIVEN DURING PROGRAMS Rock Reed-best batting average. Steve Reed-best free throw percentage. Honey Hudson—“M” blanket. Ken Anglin most rebounds and most valu- able. Kim Manwaring was chosen as Mentone’s DAR good citizen. Joyce Norris won the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow award. 11 M.H.S.ER’S EARN AWARDS Senior Librarians recognized for their services performed the past year included: Front Row, l.-r.-Jeri Pritchard, Kathryn Brown, and Eileen Peters. Back Row-Becka Larrew, Paula Bollinger, and Mar- jorie Hanes. Not pictured-Debi 1 tiers, Jill Rogers, and Brant Nellans. Times Unions awards were presented to the following studcnts- L.-R.-Kathryn Brown, Foreign Language; Diana Melton, Math; Marj Hanes, English; and Karen McFadden, Science. Not pictured: Brett Miner, Social Studies. Clerical awards were given to the following outstanding students- Front Row, l.-r.-Vickie Horn, Debi Hiers, Joyce Stavedahl, Diana Hill. Row 2-Sharon Hamilton, Kathy Romine, Pam Craig, Cheryl Boyer. Row 3-Dawn Claassen, Sharon Zent, and Diana Melton. Speech and Dramatics. Front Row, l.-r.-(150 points) Marj Hanes, Eileen Peters, Becka Larrew. Row 2-(100 points) Kim Manwaring, Susie Boggs, LuAnn Miller. Row 3-Charlene Ellis, Dawn Claassen, Honey Hudson. Behind-Rock Reed. 12 May 12, 1971, was designated Award’s Day for Mentone High School. Much disappointment prevailed as it soon became apparent that many clubs were not as active as in past years and awards previously given were abol- ished. However, the few who gained recognition were well received. John Nyenhuis attended the annual Presidential Classroom held in Wash- ington, D.C. and received the Reader’s Digest Award for the highest scholastic achievement in the class of’71. Special recognition was given to the many stu- dents who gave blood via the Red Cross Teen-Gallon Blood Program. It is believed that this the largest teen- group in the nation to present them- selves for this worthwhile cause. Blood Donors, Front Row, l.-r.-Peg Thompson, Ron Batten, Dave Merideth, Kathy Blalock, Diana Melton. Row 2-Marj Hanes, Brett Miner, Rock Reed. Row 3-Mark Hunter, Mike Kelly, John Nyenhuis, Steve Reed, and Bob Cleveland. Back Row-Steve Gadson, , Brant Nellans, F.d Richard- son and Larry Adams. Presented plaques for their outstanding achievement in G.A.A. of Indiana were (L.-R.) Becka Larrew, Bonnie Ring, Deb Davis, and Joyce Wiard. The Golden “M” Awards, sponsored by the Student Council and given each year to a deserving and outstanding Senior girl and boy, were presented to Kathy Blalock and Mark Hunter. 13 ACADEMICS. . . SPIRIT ... REAL MEAN- ING. The minds of enthusiastic students search for the real meaning-the scientific truth. Math and science pupils must learn the truth to reach academ- ic acceptance in their courses. Studying literature requres them to look for the real meaning be- hind a sonnet or a poem. In Psychology students reach to grasp the real meaning of things plays a lead role thus creating the SPIRIT of the mind. STUDENTS STUDY LANGUAGES The South Bend Tribune sponsored “News- paper Week” to encourage students to read. “To be, or not to be ..Although most MHSers were, they’d rather not have been—in English class that is! Reading seemed to be strongly empha- sized this year. A week was even set aside to boost newspaper reading. Also, many verbs were conjugated and many novels read. In all the Eng.-Lit. classes, teachers tried to expand learning hori- zons for their students through im- provement and investigation of their native language. Nice fall weather drew Mrs. Brumbaugh’s Senior English Class out to relax on the school lawn as they read their Lit. assign- ments. This unique pantomime is an example of the humor in hand motions as studied by Advanced Speech students. Marj’s hands do the motions to Mrs. Brumbaugh’s story. Jarry and Rick make a speech on home brew. Alcohol and many other such sub- jects make interesting speeches for Mr. Craw’s sophomore speech class. ANCIENT, FOREIGN, AND NATIVE All foreign language classes were smaller this year and relatively in- active. However, the decreased class size presented opportunities for the students to gain more from their studies. Mr. McClure’s Latin 1 stu- dents not only conjugated verbs but also studied some Roman cus- toms, Spanish students had a new PROFESSOR this year, DON Don Craw. Spanish I students, LeeAnn and Debbie, test themselves by conjugating via blackboard as an example for fellow students. This smiling clown is really a pinata, which was on display in the Spanish room to give a native look to the otherwise ‘blah’ sur- roundings. 17 STUDENTS PROVE AND SOLVE Chemistry student Steve Reed fills a wide-mouth bottle to prepare for a pure oxygen experiment. The science room took on a new look as it was filled with gerbils, mice, leeches, and terrariums to help stu- dents observe more closely the aspects of biology and advanced biology. These two classes, chemistry, and physics were also kept busy by con- ducting various experiments under the watchful eye of Mr. Gamble. The study of General Science and Human Anatomy Physiology came under the jurisdiction of Mr. Sheets. While Mr. Hinkle learned to cope with students, the math classes learned to solve proofs and equations, planes and graphs. Learning to add long columns of numbers was the task un- dertaken by the students in Mr. Huff- man’s Business Math Class. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divi- sion made up the core of the General Math class under the supervision of Mr. Welch. 18 Geometry has many angles. This seems to be what Gary Peters is thinking as he bisects a triangle. Biology students were given a chance to observe first hand the study of plant growth. Here, Physics student John Nyenhuis peeks through one of the flourishing plants. STUDENTS VENTURE INTO PAST Does History really repeat itself? Both in World History and U.S. His- tory students found many incidents which seemingly show that History does repeat itself. Along with past History, they followed History-in-the- making through study of current events. The Seniors were split into two classes of Government and Psychology both taught by Mr. Igney. These class- es both held a mock trial to study closer jury procedure. The highlight seemed to be when Mr. Claassen visit- ed the morning class and demonstrat- ed hypnotic suggestion to the students and thoroughly hypnotized Mr. Sheets, who volunteered himself as a subject. Brant Nellans served as the honorable judge during the two day mock trial in 2nd period Government. As Debi records the events, the jury listens to the testimony of de- fendent Ken Anglin with deep interest. Defence attorney Chris Doran, with notes in hand, questions one of the victims, Joyce Norris. Taking notes in U.S. History class is a job done daily. Here, student Diana Hill refers to her text for possible errors. 19 TRAINING OF MIND AND BODY “A stitch in time saves nine,” and “Others before self,” were the motto- topics that kept the Home-Ec classes busy. Girls learned not only how to sew and cook, but how to evaulate themselves, their ideals, and their goals. Discovering the “ins” and “outs” of taking care of and raising a family completed the schedule for grades nine through twelve. The human anatomy was developed not only through exercises in Phy- sical Education but through the men- tal development stressed in Health classes. Keeping fit physically was only a part of the program aimed at teaching good health habits and the functions of the body. Mrs. Tatman is used as a guinea pig by her Home-Ec class to model wigs in a demon- stration. The remaining five continue to ‘dodge ball’ in Girls Physical Education class taught by Mrs. Finney. Boys P.E. student, Mike Davis, prepares to give a hard serve to the opposing volleyball team. Sr. Home-Ec student Peg Thompson works diligently on her class- room work, a dress. PRACTICE MAKES “PERFECT”? Many subjects were criticized for not being up to standard in our small school. However, the business courses seemed to be considered good for our size school. Classes were taught in Typing, Shorthand, Business Law, Economy, General Business, Bookkeep- ing, and Clerical Practice. Films and various other teaching aids were used besides the texts, drills, workbooks, and practice sets. (Upper right) Sharon learns to run the mimeograph machine as a lesson in Clerical Practice class. (Right) Ready .. . Go . . . The typing drill is on and it takes complete concentration to reach a high GWAM. 21 LEARNING THROUGH APPLICATION OF The project of this year’s Building Trade’s class was located just a few yards south of the house built last year, at the edge of Akron on County Road 1000. The energetic students did almost all the work by themselves, with the aid of those trained in con- struction. A large picture window, at- tractive doors, and a spacious garage gave the house the look of a job well done. Auto mechanics, in its second year at M.H.S., found itself bustling with eager students. Mr. Raison was kept busy aiding the guys in the areas of paint, welding, metal, and electrical short as they coincided in the auto- mechanical area. Under the direction of Mr. Peter- son, freshmen took Drafting and Woodworking I. The sophomores toyed in the metal and electrical shop, while junior and senior students worked in Woodworking II, Metal- working II, and Drafting II. The Building Trades Project-1971, almost completed, was praised by the community as the finest production to date. SKILLS PAVES WAY TO SUCCESS It appears that Dave Girouard is performing major surgery. Relax, he’s only giving his car a minor tune-up. Ken Anglin begins to give the “victim” a new dent as Rick Grass and Chief, Mr. Ralston, look on. Preparing a car for a new paint job, Dave Merideth displays his skill with a sander. Don Greer finds that working with this machine comes in handy in Metal-Working class. SELF EXPRESSION STRESSED IN ART Weird-looking animals, mosaics, and paintings were just a few of the cre- ations made in art classes. Humiliating their classmates by trying to draw them, was also a feat undertaken by the classes. Perspective drawing was included in the fall and spring, giving art students a chance to draw in nature’s own setting. Sketchbooks extended the subject of art outside the classroom, as both beginning and advanced students were required to complete 12 sketches each six weeks. Beginning Art student, Brett Miner, draws in style as he tackles per- spective drawing in a Maxi to ward off the cold fall wind. Art students were given the chance to express their feelings to many things in many ways. Here, beginning art students Bob Francis, Ed Baker, Bill Hoover, and Paul Goshert draw planning sketches as Tim Harman, (center) puts the final touches on his construction expressing the emotion-anger. 24 MUSIC STUDENTS PERFORM, DO THEIR THING The beat of drums and the dash of cymbals paced the marching band of M.H.S. throughout a season packed with rehearsals, shows, and much hard work. Mr. Bush planned a variety of routines for the basketball season and appointed guest conductors for each game. The band spent two days on tour and presented a spring concert of swing and symphonic music. Arrange- ments were prepared by the chorus for the Christmas program and spring con- cert. 25 ACTIVITIES SPIRIT . . MOOD; DISPOSI- TION. The clubs a student joins and the activities he participates in depend on his individual dis- position. The student wants and needs to be with other people who share his interests. No one club is right for all students and each student is not qualified to be a member of each club. The activities of the year set the pace and create the prevailing mood. The mood of a year can be whatever it is made to be. It can be boring and drab, or it can be full of SPIRIT. THEIR JOB: INFORM AND RECORD Putting out a yearbook can be big business. Just ask any BULLDOG Staff member. It began with five girls at- tending journalism school: Editor, Honey Hudson and copywriter, Deb Cooper spent two weeks at I.U. and Becka Larrew, Karen Heisler, and Pam Craig went to Ohio University where they improved their assigned tasks of copywriting, lay-out, and photography. The entire staff, including Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, spent much time earning money to finance the $1600.00 book. Heavy censorship greatly hindered the Mentonette’s freedom of the press. Despite the odds, Editor, Chris Hurd trained assistant editor, Alan Welch while putting out the tri-weekly paper. 28 STUDENT COUNCIL RULES M.H.S. This was a very active and very try- ing year for the MHS Student Council. Although they tried their best to act as a go-between, the council met much criticism from both students and fac- ulty. There seemed to be many who questioned the council’s duties and rights. Under the leadership of their president, Tim Peffley (Junior), the council passed many policies and worked hard to keep the student body happy. Steve Shand, Kim Manwaring, and Kathy Blalock attended the Student Leadership Institute at l.U. before be- ginning their year as officers. Along with the sponsors, Mr. Peterson and Mr. Hinkle, and the other members, they held two fish-fries, a breakfast, a dance, and a radio raffle. Front, l.-r.-Kathy Blalock, Eileen Peters, Kim Manwaring, Teri Boardman, Vickie Horn, Kathy Jamison. Middle-Tim Harman, Bennie Hively, John Craig, Steve Shand, Gary Welborn, Gary Peters, and standing, Tim Peffley. Standing in back are sponsors Mr. Peterson and Mr. Hinkle. 29 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Mr. Holcslaw’s speech on “How to succeed and not Fail,” highlighted the annual tapping ceremonies held for the National Honor Society in the early spring. Fourteen students from grades 10, 11, and 12 were chosen for their scholastic rank, citizenship, and leadership. Old and new members were were then honored by a banquet held near the end of the school year. Fr.-Bk.-Eileen Peters, Vickie Horn, Joyce Wierd, Charlene Ellis, Kathy Blalock, Mark Hunter, Brett Miner. Rudy Schwenk, John Nyenhuisand Sponsor, Mr. Huffman. Row 1, l.-r.-Joyce Norris, Charlotte Jones, Teresa Yazel, Deb Smythe, Mr. Huffman. Row 2-Faith Goshert, LuAnn Miller, Dawn Claassen, Joyce Dunnuck, Kathy Bush. Back Row-Kim Manwaring, Gary Welborn, Rod Williams, Alan Welch, Martha Egolf. CLUBS LOOK TO FUTURE CAREERS Supplying others with money was the clubs main objection for the 1971 school year. They contributed S66.00 to a needy community fund and gave $10.00 to the Cardinal Learning Center for their trip to Washington D. C. March 31, the girls held their annual Mother’s Tea featuring a very inter- esting speaker. Mrs. Davis, the school nurse, was the club’s sponsor. Posing as elves for Elf week and helping teachers in exploratory teach- ing were the activities for F.T.A. A tour of Ball State University in early spring completed the club’s slate for 1971. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Presenting a Charlie Brown version of Christmas was the Advanced Speech Class. Por- traying the “Peanuts' characters were (L to r) Deb Cooper, Becka Larrew, Bob Bower- man, Kathy Blalock, and Marj Hanes. Action is what they had in Speech and Dramatics Club. This was a more active year than most. Tickets were available to club members to attend Shakespeare’s HAMLET in Fort Wayne and TWELFTH NIGHT at Manchester with large groups attending both. Un- der the leadership of first-year teacher, Mrs. Brumbaugh, the group from Ad- vanced Speech Class put on a short Christmas play entitled, CHARLIE BROWN’S CHRISTMAS SURPRISE, written by one of the class members. In the spring, the entire club worked on the production of a play, also di- rected by Mrs. Brumbaugh. SPEECH DRAMATICS CLUB-Row 1,1 to r-Pritchard, Faw- ley, Batten, Gibble, Hudson, Waddle, Craig, Foreman, Hurd. Row 2-Sponsor-Mrs. Brumbaugh, Schwenk, V. Pres.-Reed, Pres.- Bowerman, Sec.-Blalock, Treas.-Miller, Cooper. Row 3-Jami- son, Peters, Horn, Decker, Miner, Newcomb, Tibbets, Marshall, Acton, Bush. Row 4-Hanes, Doran, Rickel, Larrew, Adams, Albcr, Rogers, Hill, Utter. Row 5-Ellis, Vires, Nyenhuis, Nellans, Barker, Welch, Lewis, Claassen, Heislcr. 32 BANQUETS HIGHLIGHT “Down on your knees slave.” This was the popular saying heard through- out the halls on slave day, as freshmen Latin students executed the upper- classmen’s biddings. The annual Ro- man Banquet held this spring, com- pleted the scroll. The Roman council for the club was Mr. McClure. “Gobble-Gobble-Gobble, How about a turkey ticket?” This was the sound made by the Spanish members during the season as they raffled tick- ets to raise money for their club. A Spanish fiesta held in honor of all members was the highlight of the year. Mr. Craw was the sponsor of this club. DULL YEAR CLUBS 33 BOOKS SERVE AS BASIS FOR CLUBS Back Row-Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Wilhelm, Brant Nellans, Barbara Garman, Jyll Rogers, David Couture, Brett Boggs, Steve Gadson. Middle Row-Eileen Peters, Kathy Brown, Becka Larrew, Karen Heisler, Marj Hanes, Piiula Bollinger, Jerry Peterson, Pam C6x, Cindy Allen. Front Row-Debi Hiers, Cora Lee Bolin, Sharon Crawl, Jeri Pritchard, Jim Jones. The Literature Club this year was led by a new sponsor, Mr. Don Craw. Although relatively inactive, they did have a committee compose a list of current top selling books to be read in the club. The purpose of this small club was to keep the library in order, check out books, and attend every meeting. They sold paperback books as a ser- vice to the students and enjoyed a field trip to Fort Wayne. Back Row-Wanda Marshall, Becka Larrew, Karen Heisler, Deb Cooper, Marj Hanes, Rudy Schwenk, Honey Hudson, and Barbara Garman. Row 3-John Nyenhuis, Ivonne Nycnhuis, Mark Hunter, Eileen Peters, Larry Adams, Gary Welborn, and Steve Shand. Row 2-Lynda Hurd, Brant Nellans, Janccn Newcomb, Alan Welch, Ed Schwenk, Jay Robinson, and Tim Peffley. Row 1 -Denise Action, Jyll Rogers, LuAnne Utter, Kathy Bush, and Joyce Dunnuck. SELL AND SERVICE THEIR MOTTO Front Row, 1. to r.-Rock Reed, Ken Anglin, Mark Hunter, Larry Adams, Chris Doran, Steve Reed. Row 2-Terry Stavedahl, Gary Snipes, James Rose, Gary Baber, Gary Welborn, Steve Shand, Tim Smith. Row 3-Tim Peffley, Jay Robinson, Craig Doran, Lee Barker, Tom Meiser. Back Row-Mr. Sheets, Reid Bowser, Gary Sponseller, Jeff Shoemaker, Tom Alber, Gary Peters. Front Row, 1. to r.-Mr. Igney, Dale Hart, Brant Nellans, John Nyenhuis, Charles Francis, Bill Thompson, Bob Beck. Row 2-Ron Batten, Audie Gates, Bennie Hivcly, Rock Reed, Ken Melton, Buddy Dawson. Back Row-John Craig, Jim Long, Gary Baber, Dave Girouard, Tim Harman, Dale Bollinger, Terry Stavedahl. “Want to buy some Rex?” What’s that? Just ask any member of Letter- men Club and they’ll give you a sales pitch. Rex is a cleaning solution sold by the club to raise S250. This seemed to be the only activity of the club, led by the new coach, Mr. Randy Sheets. The Projectionists Club is not con- sidered a common-interest group but a service club for the school. Under their sponsor, Mr. Igney, the members showed films and film strips to high school and elementary classes. SUNSHINE LOCALIZES RILEY FUND The highlight of the annual Christmas Dance came with the crowning of the Sunshine Queen elected by fellow club members as the ideal Sunshine girl. Reigning candidates L. to R.- Soph., Melody Grimm; Junior, Alma Waddle; First Princess, Debbie Cooper; Queen Eileen Peters; Second runners-up, Jcri Pritchard and Peg Thompson; and Frosh., Paula Beck. The Sunshine theme “others” was localized this year by contributing to a worthy community fund. Their main goal was money for Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, which they toured in the spring. Halloween in- surance, magazine subscriptions, and candy sales proved to be the best prof- it getters. The girls paused for a mo- ment and treated themselves to the an- nual Christmas Ball in December. A Banquet held in honor of the girls’ Ideal Ladies was the grand finale of the year. Contributing their time were Miss Smith and Mrs. Finney. 36 GIRLS GIVE AID; PREPARE FOR FUTURE Budding homemakers prepared for their future lives by learning how to stretch a dollar. Selling Christmas candles, cookbooks, and providing the coat check, furnished the club with necessary funds. A field trip the last semester ended a busy year. Opening the doors for the F.H.A. was Miss Brown. “Good Morning, Mentone School, May I Help You,” was the sound heard by anyone calling the school. Recep- tionists scurried through the halls run- ning errands and delivering messages for the Faculty of M.H.S. Leading the action was Mrs. Romine. 37 MUSIC GROUPS REORGANIZE, FACE TRIPLE TRIO-L to R-Faith Goshcrt, Betty Ettinger, Mollie Hoffer, Deb Hackworth, Sherry Zent, Joyce Dunnuck, Dawn Claasscn, Barb Tibbcts, Cathy Boyer, and Teresa Yazcl. STAGE BAND-Front Row, 1 to r-Darlenc Igo, Kris Bush, Candy Smythe, Barb Tibbets, Brett Miner. Row 2-Deb Anglin, Deb Cooper, Mollie Hoffer, Honey Hudson, Rock Reed, Darrell Miller, Marj Hanes, Dale Hart, Alma Waddle. Standing-Sherry Zent, Alan Welch, Kip Hoffer, Gary Meredith. 38 UPHILL STRUGGLE FOUR SHARPS AND A FLAT-Pianist, Sherry Zent. Standing, 1 to r-Alan Welch, Gary Meredith, Jerry Hudson, Rock Reed, Audie Gates. Practice makes perfect? Well, at least it helps. The thirteen girls in Mel- lodears spent many long practice ses- sions learning to fit square notes into the circle of barbership harmony. Their performances included contest, school convos, and band tour. New outfits brought out the best of the Triple Trio as they traveled to con- test to capture a second place rating. They also performed on tour. Three new members and a new pia- nist were added to the Four Sharps and a Flat. Although low on performances, they were high on practices. Their study of swing techniques was put into use as the Stage Band played on band tour and at the Spring Con- cert. All the groups had the same trouble of trying to compete with the more developed music departments of the larger schools. MELLODEARS-Seated, 1 to r-Honey Hudson, Deb Anglin, Kathy Bush. Standing-Sandy Fawley, Marj Hanes, Deb Hiers, LuAnn Miller, Kim Manwaring, Lee Ann Jones, Susie Boggs, Kris Bush, Pam Craig, Deb Cooper. THIS IS WHERE OUR SPIRIT BEGAN At times it was high; at times it was low. Either way, the spirit started with the faces on this page. The pre-season pep rally kicked it off. The varsity cheerleaders had been to Firebird Cheerleading Camp in Ash- land, Ohio, and were full of enthusiasm and new ideas. The Pep Block worked hard to learn new yells and boost the spirit. However, by mid-year the spirit had sunk into a lull. To raise the spirit for the sectional, new routines and cheers were added. Several things set our Pep Block off from other surrounding Pep Blocks. One was our “Champ”, played by freshman, Paula Beck. Another was the lack of Pep Block uniforms for the underclassmen. The Seniors wore black tops with their Senior cords (some- thing they were proud of even if it seemed to be a style on the way out). Varsity Cheerleaders, outfitted in the great green and white, led the way to school spirit with new chants and motions. Pictured from left to right are Beth Jamison, Pam Craig, Colleen Gibblc, Susie Boggs, and Vicki Horn. Keeping the spirit alive for the B-Tcam games was the job of these four: (top) Debbie Anglin and Carolyn Hackworth, (bottom) Deanna Decker and Susie Hibschman. The freshman team was urged on by (top to bottom) Sherry McGowen, Cheryl Clampitt, and Tina Koldyke. 41 ATHLETICS SPIRIT ... VIVACITY; COURAGE. Through individual and team sports, athletes express vivacity for competition. The hard-willed determination to win combined with straining muscles is what it takes for com- petitors to win. But it takes more. It takes courage to shoot a last minute long shot that could win or lose a vital game. It takes courage to step out and test your own skill against skill of others. When athletes have this vivacity and courage they are qualified to be called SPIRITED. WIN OR LOSE, IT’S THE SPIRIT Tim Smith watches as teammate Ken “fakes out” the tough Fair- field competition in the last game of the season. Although the 1970-71 Bulldog Var- sity had a record of 7-14, first year coach Randy Sheets’ team brought honor and respect to Mentone. Led by Ken Anglin’s 16.3 scoring average and 310 rebounds, the team put up valiant efforts before succumbing in the Northwood Holiday Tournament and the Triton Sectional. Steve Reed and Gary Welborn, along with Ken, shared most of the scoring burden while frequently used sub- stitutes gained valuable experience for the 1971-72 edition of the Bulldogs. Some of the great potential for the year was shown when Ken came up with 37 points against Culver, the best effort since 1957, and when Steve threw in 34 against Wawasee. Two of the Bulldog’s best games of the season were back-to-back victories during Homecoming weekend over good Pierceton and White’s teams. The Cubs and Warriors were only two of the 6 sectional finalists and numerous other sectional contenders tackled by Mentone during the year. VARSITY BULLDOGS-L to R-Tom Alber, Tim Smith, Tim Peffley, Lee Barker, Gary Welborn, Ken Anglin, Rodney Williams, Steve Reed, Reid Bowser, Gary Peters, Mark Hunter, Gary Sponsellor. Center is Varsity Coach Randy Sheets. 44 THAT COUNTS VARSITY BASKETBALL MHS OPP Huntington Catholic 61 69 Kewanna 58 80 Argos 53 55 Whiting 81 58 Northfield 58 72 Oregon-Davis 58 46 Pierceton 74 71 White’s Institute 69 62 Triton 57 82 Jimtown 68 84 Northwood 53 68 West Central 71 61 Wawasee 73 81 Concord 43 51 Manchester 68 78 North Miami 61 69 Caston 85 82 Culver 80 68 J imtown 58 73 Fairfield 57 80 Warsaw 46 68 Unnoticed but not unappreciated-student managers. Standing and Seated, upper right-Kevin Owens and Dave Couture (Frosh team). Seated, upper left and below-Alan Welch and Gary Snipes (Varsity and B-team). As Bulldog Junior Tim sees that he’s open, he prepares to go in for a two-pointer. 45 JR. VARSITY SAMPLES VICTORY JR. VARSITY-Front Row, 1 to r-Williams, Barker, Sponsellor, Peters, Alber, Coach Bob Igney. Row 2-Hively, Boggs, Baber, Rose, Miller. Back Row-Wiley, Robinson, Shand, Miser, Shortz. B-TEAM BASKETBALL MHS OPP Huntington Catholic 43 18 Kewanna 37 39 Argos 42 47 Whiting 46 25 Northfield 33 54 Oregon-Davis 51 27 Pierceton 44 55 White’s Institute 48 36 Triton 41 66 J imtown 35 60 Northwood 38 57 West Central 49 42 Wawasee 29 60 Concord 35 50 Manchester 27 37 North Miami 54 79 Caston 44 38 Culver 34 50 Jimtown 38 50 Fairfield 33 49 Bennie Hively puts up a (Right) It’s a rough game but that’s all a part of learning how. good fight against the Freshman Brett Boggs learns fast in the swift B-team action, rough Pierceton team. 46 The B-team flirted with a good sea- son all year, but the junior varsity couldn’t seem to find four good quar- ters in a ballgame. Their six wins were pretty well scattered among their four- teen defeats. Despite the losing record, Coach Igney’s cagers gained much ex- perience to aid the 1971-72 varsity and B-teams. Probably the best ballgame of the year was at Orcgon-Davis where the regulars ran up a fantastic 27-4 half time and let the reserves coast in for the 51 -27 victory. Darrel Dunnuck tries for the tip off. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL MHS OPP Wawasee Prep. 33 41 Wawasee Prep. 23 55 Culver 22 39 Caston 33 55 North Miami 34 51 Pierceton 40 45 Akron 34 38 Triton 43 52 North Judson 43 52 Argos 39 42 Wawasee 37 63 “E” IS FOR EFFORT—EXPERIENCE The freshmen suffered through a winless season despite great effort. Coach Huffman’s cagers had one of their best games against Argos. They also made a great comeback against Akron after being down by as much as 15 before coming within 4 at the end. The players seem to be looking forward to using this year’s experience when they move up to B-team next year. (Right) Pregame warm-up helps to get the boys in the mood of the game. Here, Mike Dunnuck runs forward to catch a pass. FRESHMAN TEAM-L to R-Steve Fawley, Bennie Hively, Randy Alber, Mike Dunnuck, Randy Hardesty, Bob Beck, Brett Boggs, Dale Bollinger, Dan Norris, Darrel Dunnuck, Jerry Hudson, Devon Hurd, and John Hart. Center is Coach Bob Huffman. TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS TRACK RECORD Northfield 80 M.H.S. 38 Manchester 65 Rochester 67 M.H.S. 13 Whites 74 M.H.S. 44 Cast on 28 North Miami 80 M.H.S. 40 Culver 64 M.H.S. 53 Oregon Davis 75 a M.H.S. 4214 Triton 4014 Pierceton 59 M.H.S. 1514 Akron 42V6 M.H.S. 7514 COUNTY ROCHESTER RELAYS- Gary Welborn starts the final portion of the relay as Gary Peters finishes his segment of the four part race. Front Row, l.-r.-Mr. Igney, Darrel Dunnuck, Gary Sponseller, John Hart, Larry Adams, Tom Alber, Gary Snipes. Middle Row-Ron Creech, Tim Peffley, Steve Shand, Gary Welborn, Jim Rose, Jeff Shoemaker. Back Row-Mike Dunnuck, Tom Miser, Randy Williams, Rodney Wil- liams, Lee Barker, Gary Peters, Dale Bolinger, Jay Robinson. 48 COMPETE Mr. Igney’s Track Team competed very well against the larger schools this year. The team, which was larger in size, suffered from lack of experi- ence and concentrated on a rebuild- ing program for next year. While the Track Team competed individually,Crosscountry members made a team effort with their short distance running. The somewhat ex- perienced team almost broke even as they ended the 1970-71 season with a 4-7 record. Front Row, l.-r.-Steve Shand, Tom Alber, Gary Sponsellcr, John Hart. Row 2-Tom Smith, Jay Robinson, Gary Peters, Jeff Shoema- ker, Coach Huffman. Back Row-Tim Peffley, Gary Welborn, Tom Meiser, Larry Adams, Lee Barker. Out of breath, the cross-country team nears the finish line of a home meet. CROSS COUNTRY 1970 WE THEY Kewanna 27 30 Triton 31 24 Concord 47 16 Fairfield 31 26 Argos 15 49 Kewanna 20 40 Akron 38 18 Caston 17 44 Culver 37 18 Pierceton 50 15 County 4th North Miami 50 15 Sectional 49 GOLF TEAM COUNTY STANDOUT Guided by coach Randy Sheets and led by low medalist Brett Miner, the 1971 Golf team again brought honors to M.H.S. The six man team ended the season 6-3 and retained the title of County Champs for the third con- secutive year. Front, l.-r.-Chris Doran, Brett Miner, Rocky Reed. Back-Jerry Hud- son, Brant Nellans, Craig Doran. South Bend St. Joe; Plymouth 3rd Northfield W Pierceton W Akron L Pierceton W Rochester L Akron L Oregon-Davis W Concord W 4-way Invitational w (Mentone, Akron, So. Whitley, Pierceton) 50 VIVACIOUS GIRLS WORK TOWARD STATE AWARDS Deb Kelly carefully watches the ball, hop- ing to knock down the remaining three pins. The G.A.A. spent much time this year on bowling. Keeping score called for the recollection of general math. Here, Joyce Wiard checks the team’s score sheet for needed corrections. “Hey, G.A.A. girls you didn’t have your Wheaties,” was the most popular saying during a game, as the new green white outfits united the girls in vol- leyball, basketball, and many other competitive sports. Selling Christmas cards and stationery kept the treasury out of the red. First year girls received pins, while second year girls accumu- lated points to obtain their graduation numeral. The Letter “M” went to the 3rd year girls. Several senior girls achieved the ultimate goal when they received the G.A.A. State Plaque pre- sented at I.U. Composing one of the most active G.A.A.’s team in M.H.S. history were, Front Row, 1. to r.-Joyce Wiard, Deb Davis, Paula Beck, Pam Walters, Alma Waddle. Row 2-Deb Kelly, Cindy Baum, Belinda Larrew, Becka Larrew, Rita Marshall, Kathy Greer. Back Row-Candy Smythe, Bonnie Ring, Wanda Marshall, Dixie Hively, and Club Sponsor, Mrs. Finney. 1971 BASEBALL SCHEDULE WE THEY Akron 2 8 Northwood 6 17 Argos 16 6 Akron 3 27 Rochester 3 13 Triton-DH 0 12 Sectional 7 5 Wawasee 3 13 The baseball team started well but always ended up on the bottom side at the end of a game. The team only en- joyed two victories-one over Argos and the other over Triton in the second game of a double-header. Their down- fall this year was a lack of experienced pitching staff. Mark Hunter, the Most Valuable Player, received a serious knee injury in the last game of the season. 52 53 STUDENTS KEEP IN SHAPE Intramural sports kept many young men active this year. Intramural Vol- leyball opened the schedule in Septem- ber. Although many boys signed up, volleyball was met with apathy and indifference. Game after game the five team captains had to forfeit for lack of enough present to play. However, intramural basketball was another story. This was, by far, the best intramur- al schedule played in history. Five student and one faculty teams played a ten game regular season and a double -elimination tourney. John Craig’s and Rudy Schwenk’s teams tied for first place in the regular season play, while Ron Batten’s team won the tourney. Leading scorers of the year were Chris Doran, Bill Thompson, Rusty Row- land, and Rudy Schwenk. The All- Stars looked forward in anticipation to playing the faculty and All-Stars from Akron. Intramuralist Dale Hart searches for a trustworthy team member to pass off to in a tense moment of anxiety. Intramural Basketball Tourney Champions team pose for a picture following a hard fought game. Front Row, 1. to r.-Dale Girouard, Bill Hoover, Tim Harman. Back Row-Mike Kelly, Mike Davis, War- ren Gruenwald. Peering behind his team is Captain, Ron Batten. Waiting for the rebound are opposing team members Dave Merideth and Charles Fran- cis. 54 THROUGH INTRAMURAL SPORTS Front Row, 1. to r.-Brant Nellans, Charles Francis, and Rock Reed. Behind-Steve Gadson, Dale Hart. Front Row, 1. to r.-John Lowman, Garry Wise, Dave Merideth, Bill Thompson. Behind-James Merideth, Ron Creech, Bobby Francis. Front Row, 1. to r.-Rick McLaughlin, Chris Doran, Rudy Schwenk, Larry Adams. Behind Craig Doran, Jim Long, Tom Front Row, 1. to r.-Jeff Davis, Ivory Snipes, John Qaig. Behind- Alvey. Gary Kuhn, Jeff Shoemaker. SPIRIT ... AN INDIVIDU- AL; A PERSON. Every high school student is something dif- ferent—an individual human being that cries out to be recog- nized as a person. They don’t want to be judged by the group but by themselves as individuals. Just as none of them look alike, neither do they act alike. They form a part of a whole, and yet they are each something specif- ic and different. A person is something separate and unique and each one has his own flair, his own SPIRIT. TVSC ADMINISTRATION FACES Assistant to Mr. Forbes, Mr. Merideth kept a close eye on the four TVSC schools by dropping in and observing classes first hand. Mrs. Hively not only served as Secretary to Mr. Forbes and Mr. Merideth, but also helped students seeking work per- mits. FVSC Superintent, Mr. Forbes, was kept busy throughout the school year with the heavy task of keeping unity within the system. School Board Members, Seated, l.-r.-Mr. P. Lash, Dr. D. VanGilder, and Mr. M. Copeland. Standing-Mr. D. Goshert, Dr. J. McKee. 58 When not teaching regular classes, Mr. Welch was kept busy in his position of Guidance Counselor to M.H.S. students. Mrs. Davis, TVSC Nurse, traveled to M.H.S. on Wednesdays and Fri- days to give various Health tests to all students. Mrs. Romine not only served as School Secretary, but also gave aid to club and class treasurers. Mr. Holcslaw served his fourth year as Principal to M.H.S. students, facing more opposition from students than in previous years. OPPOSITION With three new board members and a change in State Superintendent, it seemed that the deadlock in the school situation could have been brok- en. However, the only change was a new flourish of arguments and fling- ing of criticism. The ten years of con- troversy seemed to have gotten our corporation nowhere. But with situa- tions growing steadily worse, some- thing is expected to happen soon either in the form of one or two new high schools. tiness College MSS COLLEGE hone 662-74S7 IER 1970 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 MAJOR TURNOVER IN TEACHERS KENNETH BUSH B.A. Manchester College M.A. St. Francis College Band and Chorus POLLY FINNEY B.A. Manchester College Art, P.E., and Health ROBERT HUFFMAN B.S. Manchester College M.S. St. Francis College General Business, Bookkeeping, Busi- ness Arithcmetic, Business English, and Business Law ROBERT IGNEY B.S. Purdue History U.S. History, World History, Govern- ment, and Psychology Mr. Ralston takes advantage of the new open dress code to “do his thing.” CHARLENE BRUMBAUGH B.A. Grace College English, Speech, and Dramatics DON CRAW B.A. Ball State University English and Spanish VICTOR GAMBLE B.S. Manchester College Biology, Chemistry, and Physics ROBERT HINKLE B.S. Manchester College General Math, Algebra,Geometry, and Advanced Math 60 BRING CHANGES TO M.H.S The teachers show spirit before the tourney. All but six of the high school teaching staff were new to M.H.S. this year. The teacher of longest standing was music instructor, Mr. Bush, who has spent 14 long years at Mentone. Most of the teachers this year were young; the rest were young-at-heart. Some unrest in student-teacher re- lations was definitely felt at times. But they were our teachers and they tried as best they knew how to teach us what they could. BARRY PETERSON B.A. Western Michigan University Agriculture and Industrial Arts RICHARD RALSTON B.S. Indiana State University M.S. Indiana State University Auto Mechanics and Welding RANDY SHEETS B.S. Butler University Science, Health, and P.E. LINDA SMITH B.S. Manchester College Typing, Shorthand, Bookkeeping, and Office Practice BARBARA TATMAN B.A. Ball State University Home Economics GEORGE WELCH B.A. Manchester College M.S. Purdue University General Math and U.S. History 61 THEIR DUTIES AID M.H.S. IN Aiding students and keeping the library in order were the two most tit consuming tasks that confronted Mrs. Robinson, (standing) and Mrs. Wilhelm. MANY WAYS A new face was added to the library this year. Mrs. Robinson, “Nellie”, as- sisted Mrs. Wilhelm with the many time consuming duties of a Librarian. Just a step outside the library was the desk of Mrs. Shoemaker who ran a tight but friendly Study Hall. Tucked away in a bottom corner of the school was the staff of busy ladies who cooked the meals for M.H.S. stu- dents and faculty, under the close ob- servation of head cook, Emma Zolman. Manning the broom through M.H.S. during school hours was Janitor, Charlie Holloway. Keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road, the Bus Drivers served as the chief transporters of M.H.S. students. Charlie Holloway, day Janitor, was responsible for keeping hallways clear, doors unlocked, and the electrical body of the school functioning at all times. 62 A favorite of many students, Mrs. Shoema- ker ran her Study Hall with a firm hand and a friendly smile. In the background but never forgotten by M.H.S. students, the bus drivers not on- ly brought students to school, but also gave their aid for extracurricular activities and classroom field trips. L. to R.-Mr. Shepard, Mr. Yarian, Mr. Miller, Mr. Leffert, Mr. Egolf, Mr. Hammer, Mr. A. Yarian, Mr. Heddington, Mr. Lee, Mr. Vandermark, Mr. Bryant. Preparing meals and selling lunch tickets kept these five women busy throughout the 1971 school year. Cooks, L. to R.-Mrs. Gibble, Mrs. Fawley, Mrs. Linn, and Mrs. Zolman. Standing is Lunch Clerk, Mrs. Herendeen. 63 WINNERS, LOSERS, RADICALS “Guaranteed not to run. This seems to be the interpretative sales pitch of Sr. Woman, Linda Hibschman. Darlene donned mustache and specs to portray her part in the Seniors pre-Sec- tional skit. Dave G. submits to a haircut given by Ruth to comply with the school’s dress code which was soon abolished. Class Pres. Ruth Hoffer places the “Star of ’71” atop the Sr. Christmas tree as fellow officers, Ron, Deb, and Chris give it a final touch. 64 CONSERVATIVES COMPOSE: CLASS OF 71 Chosen by the Senior Class as King and Queen Candidates for the 1970-1971 Homecoming Court were front row L. to R.: Peg Thompson; Kim Manwaring; reigning King, Tom Scott; Pam Craig, Dcbi Hicrs. Standing-Rock Reed; Ken Anglin; reigning Queen, Janet Fisher; Chris Doran, Ron Batten. Winners, losers, radicals and con- servatives composed the class of 71. Plans for graduation, weddings, and college occupied their thoughts, while school work occupied their time. With their main expenses behind them, dues supplied sufficient funds for the entire year. A group of seniors enjoyed a trip to Washington, D.C., for a day along with students from Akron and Triton. Whether it was winning Queen Con- tests or losing basketball games, the spirited class of’71 remained united. Keeping in stride with the seniors were Mr. Igney and Mr. Welch. “Why must Seniors do all the stooping in this school?” This seems “Snoopy , alias Bob, flashes a dogish grin to all canine lovers, to be the thought going through Sr. Woman Marj Hanes’ mind as she looks to fellow classmate Kathy Blalock for help. 65 LARRY J. ADAMS-Akron 1,2,3; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4 ; F.T.A. 2, 3.4 ; Science Club 3,4; Letterman's Club 2,3,4; Literature Club 4; Speech Dramatics Club 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Track 1,2; Cross Country 4; Boys’ Pep Club 3,4; Intramural Basketball 4; Class Officer 2; Student Council 2. CONNIE CHRISTINE ALBER-F.H.A. 2,3 ,4 ; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Sunshine Society 2,3,4; Receptionist 4. KEN A. ANGLIN-Basketball 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 1,4. JAMES E. BACH KATHY ANN BLALOCK-Student Countil 4 ; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 1,2,3 ,4 ; Latin Club 1,2,3 ,4 ; Speech Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4 ; National Honor Society 3,4 ; Sunshine Society 2,3,4; Girls’ State Representative; Librarian’s Club 3. SUSAN E. BOGGS-Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; F.N.C. 1,2 ,3,4; Student Council 1;G.A.A. 1,2; Sunshine Society 2,3,4; Courtesy Court 1; Speech Dramatics Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4 ; Twirler 2,3; Drum Maqorette 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mellodears 2,3,4. PAULA JEAN BOLLINGER F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 ; Librarians’ Club 4 ; Sunshine Society 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Mentonette Staff 4. ROBERT M. BOWERMAN-Student Council 1; Speech Dramat- ics Club 4 . 66 JUDY BETH BOYER Pep Club 1,2,3; Latin Club 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Sunshine Society 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2. KATHRYN IRENE BROWN-Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 3,4; Librarians Club 4. DEBRA LEE COOPER-Class Officer 4; BULLDOG Staff 3,4; Band 3,4; Stage Band 4; Pep Band 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4 ; Mellodears 1,2,3,4; Sunshine Society 2 ,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Literature Club 1,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Speech Dramatics Club 2,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3 ; Li- brarians’Club 2; G.A.A. 1. JOHN P. CRAIG-Boys’ Pep Block 4; Intramural Basketball 1,2,3,4; Intramural Volleyball 3,4; Student Council 4; Projectionists Club 4; Latin Club 1. PAMELA J. CRAIG-Sunshine Society 2,3,4 , Pep Club 1,2,3 4; Cheerleader 3,4; Mellodears 4; Speech Dramatics Club 4; E.H. F.H.A. 1,3,4 ; F.N.C. 1,2,3; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,4; Home- coming Court 4; BULLDOG Staff 3,4. DEBRA KAY DAVIS-BULLDOG Staff 4; Science Club 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 ; G.A.A. 1,2 ,3,4 ; Spanish Club 1,2, 3,4; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4; Librarians’ Club 3 ; Sunshine Society 2,3,4; F.N.C. 4; Speech Dramatics Club 4. JEFF L. DAVIS-Basketball 1; Intramural Basketball 2,3,4; Boys’ Pep Block 2,3,4. CHRISTOPHER COLE DORAN National Honor Society 2,3,4; Golf 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,4; Cross Country 2,3; Basketball 1,3; Speech Dramatics Club 3,4; Letterman’s Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Literature Club 2,3; Class Officer 2,4; Boys’ Pep Block 1,2, 3,4; BULLDOG Staff 4; Mentonette Staff 4. 67 KATHY L. FOREMAN-F.T.A. 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Mento- nette Staff 3; BULLDOG Staff 2,3,4; Speech Dramatics Club 2,3, 4; Sunshine Society 4; Receptionist 3,4;G.A.A. 1. CHARLES FRANCIS-Intramural Basketball 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Projectionists Club 1,2,3,4 ; Boys’ Pep Block 1,2,3,4. STEVEN L. GADSON-Intramural Basketball 3,4; Intramural Vol- leyball 3,4; Homecoming Court 2; Librarians’ Club 4; Mentonette Staff 4; Boys’ Pep Block 4. AUDIE GATES-Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Projectionists Club 4; Intramural Basketball 1,2,4; Four Sharps and a Flat 3,4; Boys’ Pep Block 1,2,3,4. DAVID L. GIROUARD-Tell City, Ind. 1,2; Projectionists Club 4; Mentonette Staff 4. SHARON KAY HAMILTON-Pep Club 1;F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Sunshine Society 2,3,4; Receptionist 4. MARJORIE ANNETTE HANES-Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1, 2,3,4; Literature Club 1,2,3,4; Librarians’Club 4; F.H.A. 1; Sun- shine Society 2,3,4; BULLDOG Staff 4; Mentonette Staff 4 ; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4 ; Mellodears 4; Brass Choir 3,4; Stage Band 3,4; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Speech Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4. SANDRA SUE FAWLEY-Cheerleader 1,2; Class Officer 1; Sun- shine Society 2,3 , 4; F.N.C. 3,4; Mellodears 4; Homecoming Court 1; Spanish Club 1,2; Speech Dramatics Club 2,3,4; F.T.A 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3 ,4; Band 1,2,3,4 ; Chorus 1,2,3,4. 68 DALE R. HART-Boys’ Pep Block 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Stage Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Intramu- ral Basketball 2,3,4; Intramural Volleyball 3; Golf 1,2; Literature Club 1,2; Spanish Club 1; Projectionists Club 4. KAREN KAY HEISLER-Sunshine Society 2,3,4; F.N.C. 3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4; Speech Dramatics Club 2,3, 4; Literature Club 1,2,3,4; BULLDOG Staff 2,3,4; Librarians' Club 2,3,4 ; G.A.A. 1. LINDA LEE HIBSCHMAN-F.N.C. 1;F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Sunshine So- ciety 2,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1. DEBRA ANN H1ERS-F.H.A. 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Sunshine So- ciety 2; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1,2; Chorus 4; Mellodears 4; Receptionist 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Yearbook Court 3; Mer- maid Festival Candidate 4; Librarians’ Club 4; Cheerleader 1; Mentonette Staff 4; BULLDOG Staff 4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4. RUTH ELLEN HOFFER-Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Literature Club 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2;G.A.A. 1,2; Science Club 3,4; Mentonette Staff 4; Speech Dramatics Club 1; Student Council 2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Class Officer 2,3,4; Chorus 1; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4. WILLIAM J. HOOVER-Intramural Basketball 1,2,3,4; Intramural Volleyball 3,4; Boys’ Pep Block 4; Speech Dramatics Club 3. HONEY LEIGH HUDSON-Band 1,2,3,4 ; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mello- dears 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Literature Club 1,2,3,4; F.N.C. 1,2 ,3 ,«4 ; Sunshine Society 2,3,4; Speech Dramatics Club 2,3,4; Class Officer 2; Homecoming Court 3; BULL- DOG Staff 3, Editor 4; Stage Band 3,4; G.A.A. 1. PATRICIA SUE HUFFMAN F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 ; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Sunshine Society 3. 69 RICHARD MARK HUNTER—National Honor Society 2,3,4; Liter- ature Club 1,2 ,3 ,4 ; Science Club 4; Lctterman’s Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4 ; F.T.A. 3,4 ; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1, 2,3,4; Track 2,3. ELIZABETH CHRISTINE HURD F.T.A. 2,3,4; Mentonette Staff 2,3, Co-Editor 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; BULLDOG Staff 2,3,4. LYNDA KAY HURD-F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Sunshine Society 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Mentonette Staff 3,4; BULLDOG Staff 2,3; F.T.A. 2,3, 4; F.N.C. 2,3,4; Science Club 3,4; Receptionist 4; Literature Club 1; Speech Dramatics Club 1,2; G.A.A. 1. MARY DARLENE IGO-Sunshine Society 2; Speech Dramatics Club 2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Stage Band 3,4; F.N.C. 1,2, 3,4; F.T.A. 4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1;G.A.A. 1; Literature Club 2; BULLDOG Staff 2; Yearbook Court 2. MICHEAL J. KELLEY-Latin Club 1,2; Intramural Basketball 1,4; Boys’ Pep Block 4. BECKA ELAINE LARREW-Literature Club 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3 , 4 ; Sunshine Society 2,3 ,4; Speech Dramatics Club 2,3,4; BULLDOG Staff 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3; Spanish Club 3; Librarians’ Club 3,4; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. KIM KRISTINE MANWARING-Sunshine Society 2,3 ,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; F.N.C. 1,2,3,4 ; Student Council 3,4 ; G.A.A. 1,2; Speech Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4; Mellodears 4; F.T.A. 2, 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2 ,3 ,4 ; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4; D.A.R. Award 4; BULLDOG Staff 3,4. DIANA LYNN MELTON-G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 ; Sunshine Society 2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Mentonette Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. 70 DAVID L. MEREDITH-Intramural Basketball 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Pep Block 4; Intramural Volleyball 1,2,3,4. BRETT E. MINER-Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Golf 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; BULLDOG Staff 4; Lctterman’s Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4 ; Chorus 1,2,3,4 ; Stage Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Brass Choir 1,2,3,4; Literature Club 1; Boys’ Pep Club 1,2,3,4 . BRANT E. NELLANS-Intramural Basketball 1,2,4; Science Club 1,2,3,4; Projectionists Club 1,2,3,4; Speech Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Pep Block 1,2,3,4 ; Literature Club 3,4; Golf 2; Librarian’s Club 4. JOYCE ELAINE NORRIS-Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4 ; Spanish Club 1,4 ; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. JOHN A. NYENHUIS-Literature Club 1,2,3,4 ; Science Club 1,2, 3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3 ,4; F.T.A. 4 ; Cross Country 2,3; Intramu- ral Basketball 2; National Honor Society 2,3,4 ; Mentonettc Staff Co-Editor 3,4; BULLDOG Staff 2. EILEEN JOAN PETERS-Sunshine Society 2,3,4 ; Pep Club 1,2,3 , 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4 ; Student Council 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 ; F.N.C. 1,2,3, 4; National Honor Society 3,4 ; Literature Club 1,2,3 ,4; Speech Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1 , 2; Librarians’ Club 4; Men- tonette Staff 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; BULLDOG Staff 4; Re- ceptionist 3,4. JERI JEAN PRITCHARD-Class Officer 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Sun- shine Society 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 4; F.T.A. 1,2,3 ,4; Librarians’Club 3,4 ; Speech Dramatics Club 1,4; Chorus 1,2; BULLDOG Staff 2,4; Mentonettc Staff 4; 1970 Kosciusko County Fair Queen. ROCKY A. REED-Basketball 1,3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track l;Golf 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4 ; Chorus 1,2,3 ,4 ; Pep Band 3,4; Stage Band 3, 4; Four Sharps and a Flat 3,4; Speech Dramatics Club 4 ; Let- terman’s Club 2,3 ,4; Boys’ Pep Block 2,4 ; Student Council 3; Projectionists Club 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4. 71 STEVEN M. REED-Charleston, 111. 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3; Letterman’s Club 2,3,4; Speech Dramatics Club 2; Class Officer 2; Student Council 1,2; Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Stage Band 1,2; Pep Band 2; Four Sharps and a Flat 1,2; Courtesy Court 1. EDWARD R. RICHARDSON-BULLDOG Staff 2,3; Science Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 4; F.T.A. 4; Intramural Volley- ball 2,3,4; Homecoming Court 3. BONNIE JEAN RING-F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 ; G.A.A. 1,2,3 ,4; Sun- shine Society 2.3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. DARLA JYLL ROGERS-Librarians’Club 1,2,3 ,4; G.A.A. 1,2; F.T.A. 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; BULLDOG Staff 1,2,3; Mentonette Staff 3,4; Speech Dramatics Club 2,3,4; Literature Club 1,2,3,4; Science Club 3. CATHY JEAN ROMINE-Pep Club 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Sunshine So- ciety 3; Receptionist 4. GLENN RUDOLPH SCHWENK, JR. BULLDOG Staff 2,3,4; Mentonette Staff 2,3 ,4; Latin Club 1,2 ,3,4 ; Literature Club 1,2, 3,4 ; Science Club 2,3,4; Speech Dramatics Club 4 ; Student Council 4 ; Class Officer 3; Intramural Volleyball 2,3,4; Intramu- ral Basketball 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Boys’ Pep Block 3,4; Projectionists Club 3. SERITA SUE SECRIST Chorus 1; Sunshine Society 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. RICHARD A. SHIREY 72 IVORY W. SNIPES-Intramural Basketball 1,4; Latin Club 1; Cho- rus 1,2; Band 1. JOYCE ELAINE STAVEDAHL-G.A.A. 1,2; Sunshine Society 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Receptionist 4. BILL J. THOMPSON-Warsaw 1,2; Projectionists Club 4; Intramural Basketball 2,3,4; Boys’ Pep Block 3,4; Usher Club 1,2; Librarians’ Club 1,3. PEGGY ANN THOMPSON-Warsaw 1,2; F.H.A. 2,3,4 ; Pep Club 4 ; Receptionist 4; Sunshine Society 4. NO PICTURE AVAILABLE STELLA JO VIRES-Pcp Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Sunshine Society 3,4. PAMELA KAY WALTERS-G.A.A. 1,2,3 ,4 ; G.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Projectionists Club 3 ; Annual Queen 4. JOYCE KAY WIARD-F.H.A. 1,2; Spanish Club 1,2;G.A.A. 1,2,3, 4 ; Pep Club 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Alternate to Girl's State. GARRY L. WISE-Intramural Basketball 2,4; Class Officer 1; Bas- ketball 1. 73 N| Motto-To Reach the unreachable star.. . This is our Quest. Colors-Navy and Gray. Class flower-Red Rose. Front Row, I to r-Sandy Fawley. Dave Meredith, Darlene Igo, John Craig, Joyce Stavedahl, Kathy Foreman, Joyce Norris, Mark Hunter, Chris Doran, Lynda Hurd, Peg Thomp- son, Bonnie Ring, Audie Gates, Susie Boggs, Rocky Reed, Jeri Pritchard. Row 2-Pam Craig, Larry Adams, Sharon Hamilton, Bill Hoover, Honey Hudson, Charlie Francis, Connie Alber, Serita Secrist, Ron Batten, Debi Hiers, Dave Girouard, Judy Boyer, Mike Kelley. Eileen Peters, Garry Wise, Cathy Rominc. Row 3-Patty Huffman, Jim Bach, Kim Manwaring, Bob Bowerman, Joyce Wiard, Richard Shircy, Diane Melton, Brant Ncllans, Brett Miner, Pam Walters, Bob Cleveland, Paula Bollinger, Bill Thompson, Linda Hibschman, Dale Hart, Jyll Rogers. Last Row- Deb Davis, Ed Richardson, Ruth Hoffer, Steve Reed, Deb Cooper, John Nyenhuis, Bccka Larrew, Karen Heisler, Chris Hurd, Kathryn Brown, Ken Anglin, Steve Gadson, Marj Hanes, Rudy Schwcnk, Kathy Blalock. TO REACH THE UNREACHABLE STAR . . . THIS, IS OUR QUEST. Shown giving their speeches at Commencement are Val., John Nyen- huis, Sal., Rudy Schwcnk, and Senior Speaker, Bob Bowerman. Senior sponsor, Mr. Bob Igney, and wife lead the graduates as they march in. As our years at Mentone were drawn to a close, we Se- niors found ourselves looking back and reminiscing about things that happened to us in the past twelve years. Many recalled their first day at school, our Junior High dances at the Town Hall, or our first day as Freshmen. But no matter how many memories we Seniors have of the past, we shall not forget our Senior year. It was different from any other year-It was better than any other year, because it belonged to us ... The Class of ’71. CLASS 1968 Mrs. Polly Finney Mr. Charles Stark Mr. Robert Billiter 1970 Mr. Fred Homburg Mr. Mike Creighton Mr. Jerry Neal SPONSORS 1969 Mrs. Jeanine Homburg Mr. Fred Homburg Mr. William McKibben 1971 Mr. George Welch Mr. Robert Igney 75 SENIORS ATTAIN HONORS REPRESENT M.H.S. With guardian CHAMP overlooking. Senior Lettermen, Chris, Mark, Chosen by the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary to represent Susie, and Rock, model the jackets they have earned over a four Mentone at Hoosier Boy’s and Girl’s state were Kathy Blalock and year period. Mark Hunter. Mentone High School was represented by Senior, Debi Hiers in the Mermaid Queen Contest held annually in North Webster. Christmas came early to the Sr. Band members when they received their sweaters during the first week of December. DECISIONS FACE CLASS OF 72 Girl Staters, Vickie and Deanna along with Boy Staters’, Rodney Alma takes time out during her busy life as a Junior, and Tim. Listening to the opinions of the class was a part of Gary’s job as president. 77 JUNIORS “JIVE” TOWARDS ‘72 Peddeling soft drinks and candy bars kept the Juniors jumping for that one goal . . . Prom 71. Fish fries, a car wash, and cake sales also supplied the class with sufficent funds. Pushing the Jrs. alond were Miss Smith, Mrs. Tat- man, and Mr. Gamble. Denise Acton Marcella Allen Kathy Allmon Gerry Baber Eddy Baker Cindy Baum Rickie Baum Reid Bowser Cathy Boyer Cheryl Boyer Deanna Decker Martha Egolf Charlene Ellis Jerry Gadson Dale Gerard Calleen Gibble Faith Goshert Rick Grass Don Greer Debbie Hackworth Tim Harman Diana Hill Dixie Hively Mollie Hoffer Vicki Horn Beth Jamison Charlotte Jones Jim Jones David Kotterman Larry Landis Terry Lewis John Lowman Karren McFadden Ricky McLaughlin John McQueary 78 Bennie Meade Koni Melton Joe Mikel Tom Mikel LuAnn Miller Chris Miner Frances Nyenhuis Debra Owens Laura Parks Tim Pcffley Charla Putterbaugh John Rensberger Jerry Richardson Randy Roberts James Rose Wesley Sexton Steve Shand Allan Shortz Leroy Shotts Terry Sinclair Tim Smith Debbie Smythe Gary Snipes Terry Stavedahl Alma Waddle Stanley Wall Gary Wclborn John Whetstone David Wiley Rodney Williams Cynthia Wise Jarry Wise Sherry Zent Not pictured: Debbie DeCent Rick Howard Marcia Nelson Dennis Norris Chosen by the Junior class to represent them in Homecoming for the 1970-71 school year were Chris Miner and Tim Harman. “My tights are killing me”. This seems to be the grimacing thought that is running through Beth’s mind as she accompanies the band in the school song. SOPH. GET HEADSTART ON PROM Sophomore class officers faced the big job of preparing their class for a busy and produc- tive junior year. (L to R) Pres. Gary Peters, V. Pres. Ron Creech, Sec. Susie Hibschman, and Treas. Gary Wyatt. Cake sales, a bribe breakfast, fish fry and dances were the main projects which gave the spirited sophomores a head- start on their Prom for 1972. Guiding the sophomores were Mrs. Finney, Mr. Peterson, and Mr. Huffman. The prize moment of the year came when they received their class rings in the spring. Gary Adams Tom Alber Tom Alvey Willa Amburgy Debra Anglin Lee Barker Anita Blackburn Terri Boardman Kathy Bush Jewell Chrisman Dawn Claassen Virgil Cooper Debbie Coplcn Sharon Crawl Ron Creech Mike Davis Craig Doran Joyce Dunnuck Robbie Engle Betty Ettinger Bobby Francis Myra Gadson Barbara Garman Paul Goshert Melody Grimm Warren Gruenwald Sparkie Haag Carolyn Hackworth Jacalyn Haist Mark Heisler Susan Hibschman Nancy Huff Patty Hurd Duran Hurley Terry Jacks 80 Rick Jackson Michael Jones Pam Koldyke Pam Kuhn Gary Laughlin Wanda Marshall Terry McGowcn Marchelle McQueary Tom Meiser Sherryl Melton James Meredith Darrel Miller Barbara Morrison Charles Nelson Janeen Newcomb Marie Newton Mike Norton Ivonne Nyenhuis Gary Peters Cindy Rickcl Jay Robinson Rusty Rowland Ed Schwenk Jeff Shoemaker Diana Sinclair Ralph Slone Cindy Smythe Gary Sponseller Rick Sprong Charles Stavcdahl Toni Teel Duane Thompson LuAnne Utter Creola Vires John Wagner Alan Welch Brad Witham Gary Wyatt Randy Yates Teresa Yazel Not pictured: Nancy Irwin What a day for a daydream. Anita shows great enthusiasm for band rehearsal. Sophomore Homecoming Representatives were Nancy Huff and Jeff Shoemaker. 81 SOPHOMORES LIVE IT UP Craig relaxes during intramurals. Gary puts the finishing touches on his snow man. Susie, Nancy, Patty, and Myra talk over their Christmas wishes. Seven sophomores show the highlight of the year . .. class rings. FRESHMEN DISCOVER SCHOOL TRADITIONS, OLD AND NEW Freshmen Lee Ann Jones and Dale Bolinger joined in the all school spirit drive, when they donned hats on Crazy Hat Day. Unlike many freshman classes of M.H.S., the class of 74 matched the upperclassmen in their “dare to dress”. Here, Lynn, Bev, Tina, and Sue Ellen show the many lengths worn by the females of M.H.S. Participation in varied activities was a new path offered to freshmen. Mike, Cheryl, and Jerry are just a few of the Class of 74 that were initiated into the busy, never-ending, extracurricular life of M.H.S. 83 NEW BLOOD REPLACES OLD IN M.H.S. The freshmen of M.H.S. truly got the feeling “Weve Only Just Begun” this year as they prepared for the re- maining years ahead. Surviving the fright of the first day, finding lost class- rooms, discovering short cuts and adapting to the routine of high school life, were only a portion of what was to come. Urged on by their sponsors, Mrs. Brumbaugh, Mr. Hinkle, and Mr. Craw, the enthusiastic freshmen had a fish fry to get their treasury off to a booming start. Freshman class officers were (L to R): Vice Pres., John Hart; Pres., Devon Hurd; Treas., Steve Fawley; and Secretary, Lisa Harmon. Randy Alber Cindy Allen Bob Beck Paula Beck Palmer Boggs Brett Boggs Dale Bolinger Beverly Boyer Randy Bradley Mark Brown Kris Bush Joe Claassen Cheryl Clampitt Dave Couture Pam Cox James Craft Buddy Dawson Darrell Dunnuck Michael Dunnuck Debra Eckert Dora-EUen Enderle Stanley England Mary Everly Steve Fawley Kathy Greer Jessica Gross Rodney Hanes Randy Hardesty Lisa Harman John Hart Bennie Hively Kip Hoffer Steven Holloway Jerry Hudson Becky Huffman 84 Devon Hurd James Hurley Kathy Jamison Barbara Johnson Lee Ann Jones Debbie Kelley Martha Kimbcrlin Lynne Knoop Tina Koldyke Gary Kuhn Belinda Larrew Debra Lewis Jim Long Connie Lowman Sue Ellen Mabic Rita Marshall LeRoy Martin Jimmy McClone Sherry McGowen Debbie McLaughlin Kenny Melton Gary Meredith Kem Mikesell Gilbert Morts Dan Norris Kevin Owens Jerry Peterson Pat Rice Mike Richardson Randy Romine Candy Smythe Lorie Weirick Randy Williams Alicia Yates Not pictured: Frank Mead Chosen by their freshmen classmates to represent them in the 1970-71 Home- coming Court were Beverly Boyer and Jerry Hudson. Darrell finds Freshman life a little overwhelming. 85 Honey Hudson—Editor Miss Linda Smith—Sponsor Deb Cooper—Copy Becka Larrew—Copy Karen Heisler—Layout Pam Craig-Photography Not pictured—Kim Manwaring—Photography. Our thanks is sincerely extended to our loyal sponsor, Miss Linda Smith, the Inter-Collegiate Press representative, Mr. Wayne Atkinson, camera consultant, Mr. Bob Hinkle, office receptionist, Mrs. Romine, last year’s editor, Jane Et- tinger, our parents, friends and community who all played important roles in making this book possible. Looking back at the hours of labor put into this annual we, the editorial staff, ponder the question, “Did we do our best?” It was a year like any other year, but it seemed so very busy to us as we kept up with it and attempted to cap- ture it in the pages of this book. In 1970-71, there were movies such as AIRPORT and LOVE STORY, songs such as “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Jesus Christ, Superstar”, books such as THE GODFATHER, and national policy changes such as the 18 year old vote. There was much dissension at MHS and many who were labeled “student radicals”. There was student body disunity, class unity, hatred, love, tears, laughter, doubt, confidence, anxiety, tranquility, arguments, reconciliations, problems, and solu- tions. There was indifference ... 86 . . .AND THERE WAS SPIRIT. SENIORS Albcr, Connie 31,36,40,66,28,74 Blalock, Kathy 8,9,13,29,30,32,36,40,65, 66.75.48.76 Boggs, Susie 8,12,25,36,39,40,41,66,74,76 Bollinger, Paula 12,28,34,36,37,40,66,74 Boyer, Judy 25,67,74 Brown, Kathryn 12,34,67,74 Cooper, Deb 9,25,27,28,32,34,36,38,39, 40.64.67.74.76.86 Craig, Pam 5,12,25,28,32,36,37,39,40,41, 65.66.74.86 Davis, Debbie 13,28,36,37,40,67,74 Fawley, Sandra 15,25,32,36,39,40,68,74, 76 Foreman, Kathy 28,32,36,37,68,74 Hamilton, Sharon 12,21,36,37,68,74 Hanes, Marj 8,9,12,13,25,27,28,32,34,36, 38.39.40.65.68.74.76 Heisler, Karen 20,28,32,34,36,69,74,86 Hibschman, Linda 36,37,64,69,74 Hiers, Debi 2,5,6,9,12,25,34,37,39,65,74, 76 Hoffer, Ruth 5,16,28,64,59,74 Hudson, Honey 11,12,25,28,32,34,36,38, 39.40.69.74.76.86 Huffman, Patty 37,69,74 Hurd, Chris 28,40,70,74 Hurd, Lynda 28,32,34,36,37,70,74 Igo, Darlene 25,27,37,38,40,64,70,74,76 Larrew, Becka 8,13,28,32,34,36,40,70,74, 86,12 Manwaring, Kim 5,8,12,25,28,29,30,36, 37.11.10.39.40.65.70.74.86 Melton, Diane 12,13,28,36,37,40,70,74 Norris, Joyce 11,15,28,29,30,32,34,36,37, 40.64.71.74 Peters, Eileen 12,26,28,29,30,32,34,36,37, 40.64.71.74 Pritchard, Jeri 6,28,32,34,36,37,40,71,74, 12 Ring, Bonnie 13,37,40,74 Rogers, Jyll 25,28,32,34,74 Romine, Cathy 12,37,74 Secrist, Serita 36,40,74 Stavedahl, Joyce 12,37,40,73,74 Thompson, Peg 5,13,38,36,37,40,65,73,74 Vires, Stella 36,37 Walters, Pam 7,37,73,74 Wiard, Joyce 13,30,40,73,74 Adams, Larry 8,13,32,34,35,48,49,55,66, 74 Anglin, Ken 5,11,23,35,44,65,66,74 Bach, James 66,74 Batten, Ron 2,5,13,14,16,27,28,32,35,54, 61.64.65.74 Bowerman, Bob 1,2,16,32,65,66,74,75 Cleveland, Robert 13,57,74 Craig, John 27,29,35,55,67,74 Davis, Jeff 55,67 Doran, Chris 8,9,35,43,50,52,55,64,65,67, 74.76 Francis, Charles 22,35,55,68,74 INDEX Gadson, Steve 13,28,34,55,68,74 Gates, Audic 25,28,35,39,68,74 Girouard, Dave 23,28,35,64,68,74 Hart, Dale 25,27,35,38,55,69,74,76 Hoover, Bill 43,54,69,74 Hunter, Mark 8,10,13,30,34,35,44,70,74, 76 Kelly, Mike 13,54,70,74 Meridcth, Dave 13,23,55,71,74 Miner, Brett 13,25,27,28,30,38,50,71,74, 76 Ncllans, Brant 13,27,32,34,35,50,55,71,74 Nyenhuis, John 13,18,28,30,34,35,71,74, 75 Reed, Rocky 8,11,12,13,25,27,32,35,38, 39,50,52,55,65,71,74,76 Reed, Steve 11,13,18,35,44,72,74 Richardson, Ed 13,72,74 Schwcnk, Glenn R. 5,7,17,27,29,30,32,34, 55,64,74,75 Shirey, Richard 22,72,74 Snipes, Ivory 55,73 Thompson, Bill 27,35,55,73,74 Wise, Garry 55,73 JUNIORS Acton, Denise 32,34,40,77,79 Allen, Marcella 79 Allmon, Kathy 79 Baum, Cindy 37,40,77,79 Boyer, Cathy 15,25,28,36,38,79 Boyer, Cheryl 12,79 DeCent, Debbie 79 Decker, Deanna 25,28,32,36,40,41,79 Egolf, Martha 28,30,79 Ellis, Charlene 9,12,15,25,28,30,32,36,37, 40.79 Gibble, Callccn 25,28,32,36,37,40,41,79 Goshert, Faith 25,27,28,30,38,79 Hackworth, Debbie 25,38,40,79 Hill, Diana 12,28,32,36,79 Hively, Dixie 77,79 Hoffer, Mollie 25,27,28,37,38,79 Horn, Vickie 12,25,28,29,30,32,36,40,41, 79 Jamison, Beth 5,25,28,32,36,37,40,41,77, 79 Jones, Charlotte 28,30,40,79 McFadden, Karen 9,12,25,79 Melton, Koni 37,77,79 Miller, LuAnn 8,10,12,25,28,32,37,39,40, 77.79 Miner, Chris 5,25,28,32,36,77,79 Nelson, Marcia 28,37,77,79 Nyenhuis, Frances 28,40,77,79 Owens, Debbie 28,37,77,79 Parks, Laura 25,37,77,79 Putterbaugh, Charla 25,37,77,79 Smythe, Debbie 17,30,77,79 Waddle, Alma 8,9,25,28,32,36,38,40,77,79 Wise, Cynthia 25,28,40,77,79 Zent, Sharon 12,21,25,37,38,39,77,79 Baber, Gerry 28,35,46,78,79 Baker, Ed 78,79 Baum, Rick 16,78,79 Bowser, Reid 42,44,52,78,79 Gadson, Jerry 21,78,79 Girouard, Dale 54,78,79 Grass, Rick 78,79 Greer, Don 23,78,79 Harman, Tim 5,9,29,35,43,54,78,79 Howard, Ricky not pictured Jones, Jim 34,78,79 Kotterman, David 78,79 Landis, Larry 78,79 Lewis, Terry 9,28,32,78,79 Lowman, John 55,78,79 McLaughlin, Ricky 55,78,79 McQucary, John 79 Meade, Bennie 79 Mikel, Joe 79 Mikel, Tom 79 Norris, Dennis Peffley, Tim 5,25,29,34,35,44,49,79 Rensberger, John 79 Richardson, Jerry 79 Roberts, Randy 15,79 Rose, James 35,46,48,79 Sexton, Wesley 79 Shand, Steve 29,34,35,46,48,49,79 Shortz, Allen 46,79 Shotts, Leroy 79 Sinclair, Terry 79 Smith, Tim 35,44,49,79 Snipes, Gary 25,35,45,48,79 Stavedahl, Terry 25,27,35,79 Wall, Stanley 79 Whetstone, John 79 Welborn, Gary 29,30,34,35,44,48,49,57, 77,79 Wise, Jarry 16,79 Williams, Rodney 30,44,46,48,79 Wiley, David 46,79 SOPHOMORES Amburgy, Willa 80 Anglin, Debra 25,36,37,38,49,40,41,80 Blackburn, Anita 25,36,37,40,80 Boardman, Terri 29,36,37,80, Boniphant, Joyce Bush, Kathy 25,27,28,30,32,34,36,39,40, 80 Claassen, Dawn 8,12,25,30,32,38,80 Coplen, Debbie 25,36,37,40,80 Crawl, Sharon 25,34,36,40,80 Dunnuck, Joyce 25,30,34,36,38,40,80 Ettinger, Betty 25,28,36,38,40,80 Gadson, Myra 25,36,37,40,80,82 Carman, Barbara 9,34336,40,80 Grimm, Melody 36,37,80 Hackworth, Carolyn 5,7,25,28,40,41,80 Haist, Jackie 25,36,37,80 Hibschman, Susie 5,36,37,40,41,80,82 Huff, Nancy 5,25,28,40,80,82 87 Hurd, Patty 36,37,40,80,82 Irwin, Nancy 81 Koldykc, Pam 25,81 Kuhn, Pam 81 Larrew, Dawn Marshall, Wanda 28,32,34,36,37,81 McGowen, Terry 25,36,37,40,81 Melton, Sheryl 37,81 McQueary, Marchelle 81 Morrison, Barbara 81 Newcomb, Janccn 8,28,32,34336,40,81 Newton, Marie 36,37,40,81 Nyenhuis, Ivonne 28,32,34,40,81 Rickel, Cindy 25,32,36,37,81 Sinclair, Diane 81 Smythe, Cindy 40,81 Teel, Toni 25,37,40,81 Tibbets, Barbara 8,9,25,27,28,32,36,38,81 Utter, LuAnne 8,28,32,34,36,37,40,81 Vires, Crcola 25,32,36,40,81 Yazel, Teresa 25,28,30,36,38,40,81 Adams, Gary 80 Alber, Tom 9,32,35,44,46,48,49,80 Alvey, Tom 55,80 Barker, Lee 32,35,44,46,48,49,80 Bruner, Steve Creech, Ronnie 48,80 Chrisman, Jewell 80 Cooper, Virgil 80 Davis, Michael 20,54,80 Doran, Craig 9,32,35,50,55,80,82 Francis, Bob 55,80 Goshert, Paul 80 Grucnwald, Warren 54,80 Haag, Sparkie 80 Heisler, Mark 80 Hurley, Duran 80 Jackson, Rick 81 Jacks, Terry 25,80 Jones, Mike 81 Laughlin, Gary 81 McQueary, Donald Mciser, Tom 9,35,47,48,49,81 Meredith, James 55,81 Miller, Darrell 25,27,38,46,81 Nelson, Charles 21,81 Norton, Mike 81 Peters, Gary 18,27,35,43,44,46,48,49,81, 82 Robinson, Jay 34,35,43,46,48,49,81 Rowland, Rusty 81 Schwenk, Ed 28,34,81 Shoemaker, Jeff 5,35,48,49,55,81 Slone, Ralph 81 Sponseller, Gary 35,44,46,48,49,81 Sprong, Rick 81 Stavedahl, Charles 81 Thompson, Duane 43,81 Wagner, John 81 Welch, Alan 9,25,27,28,30,32,34,39,45,81 Witham, Brad 81 Wyatt, Gary 81 Yates, Randy 81 FRESHMEN Allen, Cindy 34,36,84 Beck, Paula 36,37,84 Boyer, Beverly 5,25,36,37,40,84,83 Bush, Kris 25,36,38,39,40,84 Clampitt, Cheryl 36,40,41,83,84 Cox, Pam 34,36,84 Eckert, Debra 20,25,40,37,36,84 Enderle, Dora Ellen 84 Everly, Mary 36,37,84 Greer, Kathy 36,37,40,84 Gross, Jessica 25,36,37,40,84 Harman, Lisa 84 Huffman, Becky 36,37,40,84 Jamison, Kathy 29,36,37,40,85 Johnson, Barbara 25,36,40,85 Jones, LeeAnn 25,39,40,83,85 Kelly, Debra 36,85 Kimberlin, Martha 85 Knoop, Lynn 36,84,83 Koldyke, Katrina 25,36,37,41,83,85 Larrew, Belinda 26,85 Lewis, Debra 85 Lowman, Connie 36,85 Mabie, Sue 17,36,83,85 Marshall, Rita 36,37,85 McGowen, Sheryl 25,36,37,40,41,85 McLaughlin, Debbie 7,36,37,40,85 Price, Pat 36,37,40,85 Smythe, Candy 25,38,40,85 Weirick, Lorie 40,85 Yates, Alicia 85 Alber, Randy 47,84 Beck, Bob 35,47,84 Boggs, Palmer 84 Boggs, Brett 4,34,46,47,84 Bollinger, Dale 25,35,47,48,84,83 Bradley, Randy 84 Brown, Mark 17,84 Claasscn, Joe 84 Couture, Dave 34,45,84 Craft, James 84 Dawson, Buddy 35,84 Dunnuck, Darrel 25,47,48,84 Dunnuck, Michael 9,47,48,84,83 England, Stanley 84 Fawlcy, Steve 47,84 Hardesty, Randy 47,52,84 Hanes, Rodney 84 Hart, John 25,47,48,49,84 Hively, Bennie 29,35,46,47,84 Hoffer, Kip 25,38,84 Holloway, Steven 84 Hudson, Jerry 5,25,39,47,50,83,84 Hurd, Devon 47,85 Hurley, James 85 Kuhn, Gary 55,85 Long, Jim 35,55,85 Martin, Leroy 85 McClone, Jimmy 85 Mead, Frank 85 Melton, Kenny 35,85 Meridcth, Gary 8,9,25,38,39,85 Mikesell, Kern 85 Morts, Gilbert 85 Norris, Danny 25,47,85 Owens, Kevin 45,85 Peterson, Jerry 85 Richardson, Mike 85 Romine, Randy 85 Williams, Randy 25,48,85 FACULTY, ADMINISTRATION Bush, Kenneth 60 Brumbaugh, Charlene 16,32,60 Craw, Don 60 Finney, Polly 60,61 Gamble, Victor 60 Hinkle,Robert 29,60 Holcslaw, Ernest Huffman, Bob 30,49,60,61 Igney, Robert 46,48,60,61 McClure, Arden Peterson, Barry 29,61 Ralston, Richard 23,60,61 Romine, Mary Esther 37 Sheets, Randy 44,51,53,61 Shoemaker, Pat 63 Smith, Linda 10,28,61 Tatman, Barbara 20,37,61 Welch, George 61 Zolman, Emma 63 BUS DRIVERS Mr. Shepard 63 Mr. Yarian 63 Mr. Miller 63 Mr. Leffert 63 Mr. Egolf 63 Mr. Hammer 63 Mr. A. Yarian 63 Mr. Heddington 63 Mr. Lee 63 Mr. Vandermark 63 Mr. Bryant 63 COOKS Mrs. Gibble 63 Mrs. Fawley 63 Mrs. Linn 63 Mrs. Herendeen 63 88