Mentone High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Mentone, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1973 volume:

1973 BULLDOG MENTONE HIGH SCHOOL MENTONE, INDIANA VOLUME 26 working for one school laughing at a silly pun cheering at a basketball game crying after a near victory giving the most that you could possibly have given making friends and losing one living and loving every minute, every tear, every smile the joys of school life and though each person is an individual, for one year WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER CONTENTS Student Life 1-16 Academics 17-34 Activities 35-44 Sports 45-60 People 61-85 Closing 86-88 2 STUDENTS—TOGETHER Left: A third period art student creates a macrame fashion. Above: Rick Wyatt has a mischievous moment during English class. Below: Carolyn Hackworth directs band in an early morning practice. Below left: Boy’s P.E. class does their daily calisthenics. 3 CLUBS WORK TO UNITE STUDENTS Top left: Getting ready for the Penny Fair, Mark Brown, Dawn Roberts, and Darrell Hudson decorate various shapes of bottles. Top right: Sally Sinclair concentrates on making a poster for the Sunshine Bake Sale. Left: This is a scene from “Arsenic and Old Lace, put on by the Speech and Drama Club. Above: The new members of Sunshine stand and recite their pledge. 4 VARIOUS SPORTS BRING IT TOGETHER Left: Dale Bollinger heaves the shot for another personal best. Upper left: Mentone varsity goes out for another half after Coach Weber gives a pep talk. Top left: The “Dogs” warm up for a cross-country meet. Upper right: Karl Barker is very pleased with his shot as Gary Sponseller looks on. Above: Intramural teams battle for the ball. 5 PETE AND CAROLYN CROWNED Sue Ellen Mabie got homecoming off smoothly with a warm welcome. As the stagehand played, in came the freshman representatives. The spot- light followed them around the gym, then swung back to pick up the sopho- more representatives. The junior nominees followed in a similar man- ner. The usual sounds of excitement hushed as Sue Ellen introduced the senior candidates. The stagehand played “Let It Be” in the background as their names were announced. The four couples paraded around the gym and then took their places in the cen- ter line. The third runners-up were an- nounced: Nancy Huff and Tom Meiser, Following were the second runners- up: Kathy Bush and Ron Creech. Then the fanfare sounded and Jackie Haist and Jeff Shoemaker were named first runners-up. The 1972-73 King and Queen, Gary Peters and Carolyn Hackworth. were crowned by Sue Ellen and Vicki Romine, former MHS Queen. The 1972-73 king and queen experience the emotions of being crowned. Freshmen Dana Mattix and Bill Hardesty. Sophomores Anje Anglin and Dave Koldyke. Juniors Vicki Crissinger and Steve Fawley. 6 Seniors Jackie Haist and Tom Meiser. Underclass candidates relax after the selec- tions are made. 7 HAPPY SENIORS YEARBOOK ROYALTY A four-year tradition was continued another year with the campaigning and crowning of a Yearbook King and Queen. The candidates, elected from each class, worked long and hard from April 2 to April 6 collecting money for their cause. To accumulate votes they were constantly sticking their flowered jars, coffee cans, and yellow chicken banks under people’s noses and demanding money. At the end of the week the entire student body, feeling their twisted arms and empty wallets, flocked to the gym to witness the coronation ceremony. The candidates were called forward and the results of the voting were divulged by Ed Schwenk: third runners-up. Sophomore Anje Anglin and Junior Steve Fawley; second runners-up, Junior Vicki Crissinger and Freshman Jim Webb; first runners- up, Freshman Dana Mattix and Soph- omore Don Hurd; the 1972-73 King and Queen were Seniors Lee Barker and Terri Boardman. Lee Barker and Terri Boardman reign as yearbook king and queen. Steve Fawley and Anje Anglin take their place as third runners-up. Lower left: third runners-up Steve Fawley and Anje Anglin. Upper left: first runners-up Don Hurd and Dana Mattix. Upper right, second runner-up Jim Webb and Vicki Crissinger. Lower right: Senior candidate Terri Boardman takes a break from a busy week of campaigning. 9 MHS CAST PLAYS WITH POISON “Arsenic and Old Lace”, a comedy by Joseph Kesselring, was chosen as the annual spring production of the MHS Speech and Dramatics Club. The comedy was the story of two charming and innocent old ladies, played by Lisa Doran and Candy Smythe, who populated their cellar with the remains of lonely old people. The Brewster sisters felt that they were helping these people by ending their loneliness. Teddy Brewster, their deranged nephew kept the old house buzzing with his mistaken belief that he was Theodore Roosevelt. Teddy was played by Terry Jacks. Jerry Hudson portrayed Jonathon Brewster, the black sheep of the family, who returned to his childhood home in Brooklyn seeking refuge from the law. Mortimer Brewster, played by Alan Welch, soon realized that he was the only sane person in the family, and as such was forced to be responsible for for the zany actions of his relatives. CAST—On stair: Alan Welch, Barb Tibbets, Jerry Hudson, Darrell Hudson, Jim McFadden, Nancy Ettinger, Brian Kelley, Theresa Ed- wards, Anje Anglin, Carol Crissinger, Jay Robinson, Brett Hackworth. On floor: Candy Smythe, Lisa Doran, Terry Jacks. Jim McFadden defends himself as Jerry Hudson disagrees with him, and Brett Hackworth readies the blackjack. Terry Jacks poses during rehearsal to show his Teddy Roosevelt attire. 10 Upper left: Alan Welch and Barb Tibbets remember the old cliche “practice makes perfect” as they rehearse for the final night. Upper right: Lisa Doran and Jay Robinson discuss the finer points of Hitler over a cup of tea. Above: Frightened by Jonathon’s sudden appearance, Candy Smythe steadies herself. Below: Nancy Ettinger frantically hides Carol Crissinger in the window seat. Left: “Through the door comes...” motions Darrell Hudson while telling his captive audience about his new book. ‘JUST AN OLD-FASHIONED LOVE SONG’ Tradition was carried through again this year with the junior class sponsor- ing a prom for juniors, seniors, and their guests. The proin was held at the Honeywell Memorial Center in Wa- bash. Indiana for the second consecu- tive year. The chosen theme was “Just an Old Fashioned Love Song”. The room was attractively decorated with a small pond and yellow flowered trees to carry out the theme. “Hitchcock” provided music for all those who cared to dance. After the prom, a delicious dinner was served, featuring chicken, roast beef, onion rings, and a large variety of salads. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the prom king and queen, Rick Jackson and Ivonne Nyen- huis. Honors were bestowed upon Rick Jackson and Ivonne Nyenhuis as prom king and queen. Left: Busy as she was preparing for the prom, Lisa Harman and Paul Goshert took time to enjoy a dance. Above: Gary Kuhn and his guest pose for a picture to remember the evening by. 12 Top Left: “Higher” brought a smile to Bennie Hivcly’s face as the evening progressed. Above: Tina Koldyke and Jim McBride cast a reflec- tion in the “pond”. Left: Peggi Poyser and Kip Hoffer socialize in a quiet- er atmosphere. 13 HONORS GIVEN DESERVING STUDENTS Left: Recipients of senior Librarian pins-Row 1: Tom Meiscr, Lee Barker, Tom Alber. Row 2: Fat Hurd, Barb Carman, Deb Coplen. Wanda Marshall. Above Left: Winners of Accounting Awards-Row 1: Joyce Dunnuck, Barb Carman, Gary Sponseller. Row 2: Pam Cox, Cheryl Clampitt, Top Left: Fair Queen candidate Cindy Rickie campaigned in hopes of being the third winner from M.H.S. Top: State Scholarship Winners-Row 1: Betty Ettinger, Cathy Bush, Barb Tibbets, Joyce Dunnuck. Row 2: Alan Welch, Jeff Schoemaker, Ed Schwenk, Tom Meiser. Above: Winners of the Golden “M” Awards were Alan Welch and Teresa Yazel. Left: Best Actress was Lisa Doran and Best Actor was Jerry Hudson. Above Left: Barb Tibbets received the Betty Crocker Award and the Sunshine Society Past- President Award. Top: Recipients of Senior Band Sweaters-Deb Coplen, Anita Blackburn, Cindy Rickel, Darrell Miller, Joyce Dunnuck, Alan Welch, Teresa Yazel, Nancy Huff, Betty Ettinger, Barb Tibbets, Carolyn Hackworth, Debbie Anglin, Kathy Bush. Above Left: Band Awards-Barb Tibbets, Marching Award; Alan Welch, Baton; Kathy Bush, John Philip Sousa Award and Blanket. Above Right: Jay Robinson won the Most Valuable Staffer Award. 15 ATHLETES ACCEPT HONORS Above: Bill Boggs, Best free throw percentage for varsity; Lee Barker, Best rebounder; Gary Sponseller, Most valuable player. Top: Senior recipients of Letter Jackets-Row 1: Tom Meiser, Jay Robinson, Gary Sponseller, Tom Alber. Row 2: Gary Peters, Jeff Shoemaker, Alan Welch, Lee Barker. Top Right: Jeff Shoemaker, Most improved in track and most valua- ble in cross country; Tom Meiser, Most valuable in track and most im proved in cross country. Above Right: Four-Year Participation Awards in Sports were given to Gary Peters, Jay Robinson, Gary Sponseller. and Jeff Shoemaker. Right: Don Dickerhoff, Best free throw percentage B-Team; Jim Webb, Best free throw percentage -Freshman. ADDED UP, MATH EQUALS EFFORT Math classes at MHS included Gen- eral Math, taught by Mr. Weber, Busi- ness Math taught by Mrs. Acker, and Algebra I and II, Geometry, and Senior Math taught by Mr. Hinkle. In General Math the students re- viewed basic principles of mathe- matics and how these things would help them. Business Math students figured interest, taxes, and nearly all the math skills needed in business. There were three Algebra classes; two Algebra I, and an advanced class which also studied a little trigonometry. In these classes, methods of solving equations were studied. Geometry stu- dents were exposed to a different way of thinking in solving proofs using axioms, postulates and theorems. They also worked on constructions of various geometric figures. The Senior Math class augmented their knowledge of various branches of math. Left: Sandra Good prepares to demonstrate the solution to an Algebra I problem. Above: Ed Schwenk looks over his math assignment during last period Ad- vanced Math. Right: Mr. Hinkle takes a break during his explanation of Geometry to Marla Leffert. 18 Time given in class was well used by Darrell Dunnuck and Bennie Hivcly as they completed their assignments. STUDENTS STUDY WORLD EVENTS A required course for everyone is U.S. History. To keep the class rele- vant, Mr. Igney employed many meth- ods of teaching the students. One way was to allow the class to talk about any events they had heard of. He also chose students to insturct a portion of the class on selected topics. He even showed his classes a wide variety of films. In addition, Mr. Igney gave a daily outline on the topic under dis- cussion. In World History, also taught by Mr. Igney, the students studied the history of the entire world-from early ages up to the present. Classes were conducted in much the same manner as the U.S. History classes. Randy Williams worked on while others glanced up during the final history exam. 19 Speeches highlighted the English II classes as Jerry Whetstone proves while demonstrating his shaving technique. COMMUNICATING IS OBJECT OF CLASSES � • The English classes this year were divided among four teachers: Mr. Craw, Mrs. Faas, Mrs. Hoke, and Mr. McClure. The various classes covered everything from Shakespeare and Julius Caesar to Lord Byron and Alexander Pope-from nouns and prepositions to personification and onomatopoeia. The sophomores spent a lot of time with speeches, while the seniors concentrated mainly on literature and journalism. The freshmen relearned the basics, and the juniors did a little bit of everything. Mr. Craw kept things moving in Spanish II. The students undertook the challenge of Spanish dancing. They prepared special Mexican foods and even risked eating their feast, con- sisting of tacos and tortillas. Mr. McClure taught one class of Latin II with two students who studied the language itself and its derivatives, the Roman literature of Virgil, Ovid, and others, the Romans, other ancient Europeans, and the conquests of Julius Caesar. Top: Jo Rector explains to the Senior English class how to go about setting up their pages for the Times Union. Above: One-two-three, step-two-three ’, as the Spanish II class learns a Mexican dance. 20 Top: Tom Lowman “flips” over Roger Drudge’s demon- stration speech. Above: Concentrating or daydreaming; whichever, Craig Doran seems to be enjoying it. Left: Terry Jacks speaks on John Keat’s works in English Literature. 21 Mr. Gamble taught two Biology 1 classes and a Biology 11 class. As a class, the students typed their blood and listened to intense lectures on various fields of biology. The advanced class did this and dissected fetal pigs, and completed a thorough study of man’s anatomy. Besides Biology, Freshmen could take Earth Science or Physical Science taught by Mrs. Jane Hall. In Earth Science they looked at the Earth’s lay- ers and peculiarities of the Earth. Physical Science students received an introduction to chemistry, geology, and biology. Chemistry students early in the year, separated into lab partners who developed their laboratory skills and techniques in performing experi- ments with chemicals and carefully observing the reactions. They also struggled together working equations. Seven Seniors took Physics also taught by Mr. Gamble. The class read from their book and did many equa- tions. They tried many experiments finding the specific heat of many things. They studied velocity and gravitational pull and ended the year working with the ripple tank and a strobe. EXPERIENCE WITH EXPERIMENTS 22 Opposite Page Top: Tod Miner takes a closer look as Jay Eckert points out the finer aspects of the frog. Opposite Page Bottom: Bob Vernatter checks to see if his specimans are safe and sound while Eddie Drudge cleans up the cutting trays. Top: Even laboratory gerbils celebrated Christmas this year with a hanging bulb and tree. Above: Intense concentration is involved as Jeff Shoe- maker perfects his experiment in Physics. Left: One person enjoyed hanging around the science room with the other necessary equipment. 23 BAND, CHORUS CARRY ON TRADITIONS BAND-Row 1: Kathy Bush, Carolyn Hackworth, Lee Ann Jones, Anita Blackburn, Kim Bush, Tina Koldyke, Teresa Yazel, Joyce Dun- nuck. Row 2: Toni Teel, Cindy Rickel, Barb Johnson, Marla Leffert. Patti Clark, Nancy Huff, Betty Ettinger. Theresa Fisher, Teresa Remy, Bev Kuhn. Row 3: Anje Anglin. Cathy Tucker, Sandra Good, JoEllen Boggs, Sarah Hedington, Steve Smith, John Hill, Joyce Shand, Barb Tibbets, Alan Welch, Jerry Hudson, Randy Williams, John Hart, Sally Sinclair, Brad Howard, Nancy Ettinger, Candy Smythe. Renee Tinkey, Diane Ring, Kris Bush. Row 4: Terri Clam- pitt, Amy Bowser, Deb Coplen, Darrell Hudson. Darrel Miller, Pat Stiffler, Brett Hackworth, Darrell Dunnuck, Lyle Hoffer, Lisa Boggs, Marty Lantz, Dan Norris, Gary Meredith, Kip Hoffer. Below: Drummers Darrel Miller and Brett Hackworth strike a typical pose in a daily band practice. Bottom right: Cindy Rickel takes her turn at directing the band, an old senior tradition. This year’s band boasted a busy schedule. They practiced every Tuesday in the summer and marched at several parades. When school started, they worked on concert music, then started work on march- ing shows for home basketball games. They went on a band tour, and on May 11 put on a Spring Concert. They voted one student best marcher and chose the senior to receive the John Phillip Sousa Award. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning the chorus practiced to improve skills in music. They per- formed for both the Christmas and Spring Concerts. All the band members were in chorus and several students joined to make a strong sound in the music department at Mentone High School. Above: Mr. Bush lends a hand during a performance of ‘El Cumbanchcro’. Left: The band kicks out at a rehearsal of one of the eight marching shows. CHORUS-Row 1: Marla Leffert, Peggi Poyser, Sarah Hedington, Bev Kuhn, Nan- cy Huff, Sue Hiers, Steve Smith, Brad Howard, Pat Stiffler, Marty Lantz, Rita Murcia, JoEllen Boggs, Joyce Shand, Sally Sinclair, Renee Tinkey. Row 2: Amy Bowser, Marie Newton, Kathy Bush, Carolyn Hackworth, Anje Anglin, Kim Bush, Jerry Hudson, Darrell Dunnuck, Darrell Hudson, Darrel Miller, Kris Bush, Patti Clark, Kathy Clark, Theresa Fisher, Teresa Yazel, Theresa Edwards. Row 3: John Hart, Kip Hoffer, Lyle Hoffer, John Hill, Tina Koldyke, Terri Clampitt, Barb Johnson, Sandra Good, Cathy Tucker, Barb Tibbets. Row 4: Cindy Rickel, Joyce Dunnuck, Teresa Remy, Dan Norris, Randy Williams, Brett Hackworth, Gary Meredith, Alan Welch, Nancy Ettinger, Candy Smythe, LeeAnn Jones. 25 TALENTED GROUPS PERFORM WIDELY This year the Four Sharps and A Flat were a little more active than in previous years. Besides singing in the annual band tour, they sang for various ous other organizations throughout the community. Harmonizing almost every Wednes- day after school, the Mellodears com- bined their voices in barbershop style. In January, these fourteen girls, under the direction of Mr. Bush, went to contest. Their efforts earned a second. Triple Trio underwent a major change in personnel as only four of the nine returned in the fall. Incoming freshmen and a sophomore filled these places well at the group’s perform- ances. Friday mornings saw stage band and and pep band members rush to the band room at 8:25-the starting time for rehearsals. The stage band provi- ded the music for the homecoming festivities. They also brought the 30’s and 40’s to life with their spring con- cert tour. The pep band used their skills to liven pep sessions with the school song and other peppy music. Brass Choir provides music before Christ- mas program. TRIPLE TRIO. Teresa Remy, Beity Etting- er, Joyce Dunnuck, Sue Hiers, Barb Tib- bets, Rita Murcia, Cathy Tucker, Joyce Shand, Teresa Yazel. Seated, Sandra Good. STAGE BAND. Row 1: Nancy Ettinger, Candy Smythe, Kris Bush, Renee Tinkey, Diane Ring, Gary Meredith, Kip Hoffer, Lisa Boggs. Row 2: Sandra Good, Kim Bush, Darrel Miller, Alan Welch, Barbara Tibbets, Jerry Hudson, Darrel Dunnuck. Not Pic- tured, Deb Anglin. 26 MELLODEARS. Row 1: Carolyn Hack- worth, Peggi Poyser, Kris Bush, Marla Lef- fert, Kathy Bush, Kathy Clark, Patti Clark. Row 2: Marie Newton, Nancy Huff, Deb Coplen, Lee Ann Jones, Cindy Rickel, Nan- cy Ettinger, Kim Bush. Not pictured, Deb Anglin. Stage Band members strive for perfec- tion during Friday morning practice. PEP BAND. Row 1: Kip Hoffer, Gary Mere- dith, Darrell Miller, Lyle Hoffer. Row 2: Nancy Ettinger, Diane Ring, Candy Smythe, Kathy Bush, Carolyn Hackworth, Toni Teel. Row 3: Darrell Dunnuck, Barb Tib- bets, Alan Welch, Jerry Hudson. Four Sharps and a Flat members Alan Welch, Darrell Dunnuck, Jerry Hudson, Gary Meredith, and pianist Teresa Yazel perform at the Christmas Program. 27 Left: Frank Estep struggles with Bookkeeping II practice set. Above: Terri Boardman and Anita Blackburn gain experience working with various business forms in Bookkeeping I. Business classes at MHS are of a wide variety. They’re taught by Mrs. Acker and Mrs. Hall and over one third of the student body was enrolled in them. The courses included Typing I in which they learned how to correctly type letters, business forms, manu- scripts, and improve their speed. Typing II furthered this ferocious pace of learning. In Office Practice, directed mainly toward future secretaries, they learned skills such as filing, filling out forms, and keeping office records. They learned how to make a personal data sheet and prepare for interviews too. Shorthand students learned to write shorthand and to take dictation well. Bookkeeping classes filled in prac- tice business forms. Simulating busi- ness transactions, too, took their time. Business Law students studied con- tracts, court cases, and related things in law. The class also went to Roches- ter and saw a court case. Salesmanship classes learned how to effectively sell a product. In General Business students learned to do income taxes, figured percentages, studied stocks, and learned a bit of data processing, and Business Math did much the same. A high point of the year for several business students was a trip to Fort Wayne where they went through the Lincoln National Life Building and the Fort Wayne National Bank. Top: Fifth period Typing I class is a busy place. Bottom: Cindy Smythe and Ellen Hall review for a Bookkeeping test. STUDENTS ACQUIRE BUSINESS SKILLS SENIORS COMPETE AGAINST MICE The Psychology class, led by Mr. Igney, had a busy year. This class of seniors participated in experiments that proved many textbook theories. The maze, a series of dead-ends with one open channel, was tried against the clock. It revealed the sad fact that some mice are quicker than some seniors. The psychology students also tried their luck at evaluating the per- sonalities of fellow students. Some of those rated found out many new things about themselves. The Government classes highlighted the middle of the year with a trip to the Indiana Legislature at Indianapolis. The fifth period government class wrote a mock trial to be acted out to demonstrate the country’s judicial system. Upper Right: Gary Peters, Jeff Shoemaker, Betty Ettinger, Anita Black- burn, and Darrel Miller are guinea pigs in psychology class for Mr. Clau- son, who hypnotized them. Above: Cindy Smythe casts her ballot in the school’s mock election. Left: Mike Davis attempts a maze for psychology class while Betty Et- tinger and Tom Alber keep score. 29 STUDENT HOMEMAKERS What does a homemaker do? Mrs. Tatman, through the different levels of Home Ec, tried to give the students an example of the varied things a homemaker can do. In the first course of Home Ec they started with family relationships, personal hygiene, and then went on to nutrition. In studying nutrition, they looked at diets and planned meals. They made many foods including hamburger, spaghetti and meat balls, fruit salad, quick breads, foods from milk or eggs, cereals and cookies. With clothing next, they made a simple blouse and studied the parts of it. The next higher course in Home Ec did much the same things only with a little more difficulty. The Junior and Senior Home Ec classes had a section on marriage. They studied house plans and interior decorating, too. They also had a chap- ter on being a consumer. Through all these things they became better pre- pared for running a home. Below: Katie Yates checks cookies to see if they’re ready. Left: Freshman Home Ec girls enjoy a cookie break. Above: Brenda Clingenpcel pauses for a drink during class. 30 WORK, FUN, AND STUDY The boys’ Phys. Ed. class goes through hard exercises before begin- ning the games and relays and what- ever they do. They also work out on the weight machine to strengthen their muscles. Girls’ P.E. played all sorts of games and activities. The favorite games were dodgeball and soccer and kickball. Health classes saw many film strips and films to further their knowl- edge of the body and mind. They also learned about things that could dam- age the body and mind. The classes learned artificial respiration on the dummy, “Annie”. Girls’ P.E. students eagerly await the rebound. The front walk was a favorite place for art students to sketch scenery. Boys’ P.E. students build powerful muscles on the weight machine. Art students, James Hurley, Pam Cox, and Lynn Knoop, exercise their artistic abili- ties. 31 TALENTS APPLIED IN SHOP Careful fitting is done by Sparkie Haag. Jerry Whetstone and Dan Warren stick to- gether and seem glued to their work. Dennis Young checks his wood carefully be- fore cutting it. Many boys take wood shop to get where they can walk around and be busy working on something. At first they had to learn of the function, maintainance, and operation of all the power equipment in the shop. After accomplishing this, they chose articles to make, discussed how to make them with Mr. Pearson, and then nailed or glued them together. After much sanding and applying varnish they had something to take home. Shop students have to take mechanical drawing. In this class they learn the instruments of an engineer or architect, the T square, triangle, and the like. They studied certain parts of the book. The drawings were of parts of machines or wooden articles. Electricity students receive much practice and useful knowledge. For one thing they study the different types of measurements of electricity such as amps, watts and volts. They learn the difference of AC and DC currents. They also get a small idea of circuits and wiring. Metals class is important to many students for they learn skills useful for many things. They can learn how to gas weld, arc weld, and solder, very useful skills for on the farm. The stu- dents also work with tin. One project they did was make a wrench which re- quired several skills. 32 Auto Mechanics instructor, Mr. Ralston, enlight ens the boys in the line of automobiles. Jim Meredith studiously works on this vehicle. MECHANIC SHOP AT MENTONE HIGH SCHOOL Auto Shop is a popular and unique vocational course at MHS. Each after- noon, the boys rushed from the build- ing enthusiastically to the shop. There, they were to spend 3 hours learning about autos. For most boys, the first hour was spent with Mr. Peterson in metal shop. Doing this, they learned how to weld and work with metals, which is important in working on cars. Then after a break, they went to the auto classroom where Mr. Ralston as- signed a place to work and someone to watch the tools. Also here they told him what they were about to attempt. Here, too, reps from colleges came to speak about courses in mechanics. Work commenced. During the fol- lowing time, they tuned up their en- gines, did body work and painted, used a steam cleaner, and even tried major work. This work was done on a wide variety of Machinery; cars, trucks, tractors, and a corn picker. Exciting highlights of the year took shape in the form of fires, spinning cats on the ice with the tractor, and testing the cars by driving around the school. The end to an eventful day came at 3:15 when everyone was as- signed a job to help clean up. John and Devon cogitate and examine the problem. 33 BUILDING TRADES Boys both from Mentone and Ak- ron worked tirelessly at the herculean task of constructing a one-story, 3- bedroom house just off State Road 25 near Mentone. As before, this is part of the vocational classes offered at Mentone, which hopefully prepare students for employment in the future. This project was supervised by Mr. Pontius and Mr. Fellers, who of- fered their experience. The floor plan was made by Mr. Pontius and then approved by the school board. The workers did everything from laying the foundation to laying the carpet. The house was covered with a light green vinyl siding and cut stone. Building Trades instructors Charles Fellers and Raymond Pontius. 34 ACTIVITIES HERCULEAN TASKS WELL DONE Many obstacles faced the annual staff this year. One was financing the year book. The first project of the school year was the Penny Fair in which the staff met at Teresa’s house making many items to sell. Also to pay for pages, the staff held two cake raf- fles during the basketball season. To- ward the end of the year, the King and Queen contest, which brought in more money, was held. Another job was exposing film to the variety of scenes at basketball games, track meets, and around the school. Still another project was writ- ing these words. Then the main task was arranging the pictures and words on the pages. This was accomplished through putting in a merry time at school and at work nights. The final result of all this scheming is before your eyes. The Mentonette had another active year putting out an eight-page publica- tion every two weeks. A new feature was offering subscriptions. During the year many interesting editorials were written, a contest was sponsored, and a reorganization occured. Barb Tibbets awaits a customer at her booth at the Penney Fair. MENTONETTE STAFF-Row 1: Barb Tibbets, Betty Ettinger, Kathy Bush, Debra Coplen, Joyce Dun- nuck. Row 2: Candy Smythe, Rose Ann Fisher, Brad Howard, Gary Meredith, Jay Robinson, Darrell Hudson, Gary Sponseller, Row 3: Nancy Ettinger, Theresa Fisher, Margaret Brown, Alan Welch, Brett Hackworth, Lee Barker, Tom Meiser, Ed Schwenk. 36 BULLDOG STAFF-Top Row: Ed Schwcnk, Candy Smythe, Lee Barker. Row 2: Gary Meredith, Jay Robinson. Row 3: Dawn Roberts, Gary Sponseller. Row 4: Kim Bush, Rita Murcia, Anjc Anglin. Row 5: John Hill, Barb Tibbets, Nancy Ettinger. Row 6: Kathy Bush, Joyce Dunnuck, Joyce Shand. Row 7: Mrs. Hall, Teresa Yazel, Alan Welch, Darrell Hudson. Not pictured: Mark Brown. Newspaper editor, Alan Welch, and Jay Robinson. 37 COUNCIL SERVES STUDENTS The student council did many things at MHS. They collected con- vocations for the student body such as Abraham Lincoln’s double who came early in the year and talked about the decisions he had to make through his life, or a singer who sang and talked a little about drugs. The stu- dent council also organized bake sales, approved class projects, and helped let the administration know of stu- dent’s problems. The officers were elected the spring before and president Ivonne Nyenhuis and vice president Tom Al- ber went to camp over the summer to learn how to effectively run things. Members of the council were elected from their classes in the fall. The student body was involved in a Thanks- giving can drive for needy community families, with Ron Creech. Rusty Rowland, and Tom Meiser helping. STUDENT COUNCIL-Row 1: Mr. Peter- son, Tom Alber, Ivonne Nyenhuis, Teresa Yazel, Kris Bush, Mr. Hinkel. Row 2: Devon Hurd, Gary Peters, Ron Creech, Sue Ellen Mabie, Bill Creighton. Row 3: Rita Murcia, Sue Hiers, Mike Dunnuck, Dave Koldyke, Kathy Clark, Doug Roberts. Chuck Bisset and Ivonne Nyenhuis exchange “Thank you’s” after his performance. 38 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY-Row 1: Mrs. Faas, Betty Ettinger, Welch, Ed Schwenk, Brett Boggs, Gary Peters, Darrell Dunnuck. Kathy Bush, Teresa Yazel, Sue Ellen Mabie, Kris Bush. Row 2: Alan NHS CONSTRUCTS CONSTITUTION This year’s National Honor Society was headed by Alan Welch with Joyce Dunnuck as vice president. Records of meetings were kept by Teresa Yazel as secretary and Kathy Bush was elected treasurer. The National Honor Society spon- sored two breakfasts of rolls and milk to help towards a scholarship for a deserving senior. NHS combined their funds with FT A to make a larger scholarship. The Society had their annual tap- ping ceremony and inducted eleven new members in March. With Mrs. Faas as sponsor and the combined twenty-two members, NHS and par- ents of members engaged in an honor banquet. Above: An Honor Society breakfast gave some students a chance to eat, and it also gave Jeff Shoemaker, Carolyn Hackworth, Lee Barker, Randy Hardesty, and Jerry Whetstone a chance to converse. Left: All set to serve are Ed Schwenk, Betty Ettinger, Brett Boggs, and Joyce Dunnuck. 39 ACTIVITIES RELATE TO INTERESTS MHS has a number of organiza- tions, each different, each existing for those individuals who are interested in a particular function. For this rea- son, Future Teachers of America con- sists of about twenty members with an idea of possibly becoming a teacher in some field of education or famil- iarizing themselves with the responsi- bilities and pleasures of being a teach- er. FTA members and their sponsor, Mr. Pearson, enjoyed their visit to Taylor University in March. The group toured different sections of the campus and attended a chapel service featuring a rock group. In April, FTA members organized an “elf’ week. During this week each FTA member was an “elf’ to one teacher, bringing them cookies, rolls, toys, etc., and doing small things for them. At the end of the week there was a teacher’s tea, at which time the elf revealed himself to his teacher and took over his class for a half hour so the teacher could attend the tea. At the end of the year, FTA together with NHS, sponsored a scholarship for a graduating senior. This year the FHA took care of the Coat Check at all home basketball games, as they’ve done in the past. On October 30, they had a Halloween party and elected these officers: Presi- dent, Paula Beck; Vice President, Marie Newton; Secretary, Terry Mc- Gowan; Treasurer, Barb Johnson; Reporter, Dawn Roberts; Parlimen- tarian, Deb McLaughlin; Student Council Representative, Cheryl Clam- pitt; Song Leader, Diane Adams; Historian, Toni Teel. FTA-Row 1: Barb Tibbets, Nancy Ettinger, Ed Schwcnk, Alan Welch, Joyce Dunnuck, Deb Coplen, Kathy Bush. Row 2: Mr. Pear- son, Teresa Yazel, Darrell Dunnuck, Jerry Hudson, Candy Smythe, Joyce Shand, Gary Meredith. Row 5: Marty Lantz, Roger Drudge, Dan Kindig, Darrell Hudson, Brad Howard, Marla Leffert. FHA-Row 1: Barb Johnson, Tina Koldyke, Cheryl Clampitt, Deb McLaughlin, Jessica Gross, Pam Flenar, Margaret Brown, Nova- lene Witham. Row 2: Stacy Stavedahl, Don- na Wolfe, Frances Bolen, Anita Blackburn, Terri Boardman, Jackie Haist, Nancy Huff, Carolyn Hackworth, Sue Hiers, Rita Murcia, Dawn Roberts, Toni Teel. Stand- ing: Mrs. Tatman, Rita Marshall, Pam Shepherd, Tammy Grimm, Diane Adams, Carol Crissinger, Patty Hittle, Wanda Marshall, Cindy Rickcl, Marie Newton, Paula Beck, Sally Sinclair, Kathy Jamison, Darlene Baker. STUDENT HELPERS LEARN WHILE SERVING The librarians are those people who sit in the library and help you find books, check out books, and keep the books in order. Mrs. Robinson took full responsibility of the library and control of librarians after the death of Mrs. Wilhelm, the head librarian. In the first semester they took a trip to the Heckman Bindery in North Manchester and then to the Warsaw Times-Union Building in Warsaw. After the completion of the year, they had accumulated many experiences. Third-period librarian Alicia Yates signs a book out. Christmas corsages, errands, fun and a dinner out highlighted the re- ceptionists’ year. Guided by Mrs. Romine they are helpful to Mr. Hurst as well as any teacher wanting help. Duties range from typing and copying tests to running through the halls looking for teachers wanted on the telephone. While in the office they gain valuable office experience and they learn to operate various office machines. RECEPTIONISTS. Row 1: Kris Bush, Deena Rose, Cindy Smythe, Kathy Bush. Joyce Dunnuck, office receptionist, checks diplomas with Row 2: Vicki Crissinger, Pam Koldyke, Joyce Dunnuck. Terri Boardman. LIBRARIANS. Row 1: Deb Coplen, Barb Garman, Cindy Allen, Richard Sinclair, Anje Anglin, Theresa Edwards. Row 2: Wanda Marshall, Alicia Yates, Debra Kelley, Dawn Lee, Paula Beck, Elwood Hall, Mike Roher, Mrs. Robinson. Row 3: Jackie Haist, Tom Meiser, Tom Alber, Lee Barker, Floyd Dorsey, Dan Kindig. 41 SUNSHINE SOCIETY SERVING OTHERS SUNSHINE SOCIETY-Row 1: Mrs. Acker, Theresa Edwards, Cathy Tucker, Betty Et- tinger, Kathy Bush, Sue Ellen Mabie, Barbara Tibbets, Mrs. Donna Hall. Row 2: Teresa Yazle, Barb Johnson, Deena Rose, Barb Garman, Debbie Coplen, Cindy Rickel, Anita Blackburn, Melody Grimm, Nancy Huff, Carolyn Hackworth. Row 3: Bev Boyer, Rita Marshall, Kathy Jamison, Jessica Gross, Cheryl Clampitt, Deb Mc- Laughlin, Connie Lowman, Becky Huff- man, Cindy Allen, Deb Kelley. Row 4: Lynn Knoop, Donna Wolfe, Stacy Stave- dahl, Frances Bolen, Nancy Ettinger, Diane Adams, Patti Clark, Peggi Poyser, Bev Kuhn, Alicia Yates. Row 5: Debbie Minnix, Diane Ring, Amy Bowser, Carol Crissinger, Betty Hively, Anje Anglin, Leslie Davis, Sally Sinclair, Linda Decker, Dana Mattix. Row 6: Theresa Fisher, Sandra Good, Renee Tinkey, JoEllen Boggs, Terri Clampitt, Joyce Shand, Cindy Fawley, Kathy Clark, Kim Bush, Marla Leffert, Lisa Doran. Row 7; Leslie Senff, Lucy Nyenhuis, Sue Hiers, Dawn Roberts, Rita Murcia, Pam Lowman, Terri Alderfer, Darlene Baker, Pam Shep- herd, Tammy Grimm, Barb Boyer. 42 A school should have at least one organization that does silly things like dressing up in hillbilly attire and throwing a Sadie Hawkins Dance. The school also needs a club that is con- cerned for others and cares about the community ; this was Sunshine. They held several bake sales, a candy sale, and a magazine drive, SSS sponsored an annual Ideal Ladies banquet in May. The group aided the Heart Fund and TB Drives in Men- tone. In their activities were initia- tions involving old and new members, and attendance at District convention. Profits from activities were sent to Rileys Children's Hospital. Dawn Roberts portrays Mighty Mouse at informal initiation. DRAMA CLUB LENDS TALENT TO MHS Although this year’s Speech and Dramatics club didn’t participate in many activites, they spent a lot of time and hard work on the ones they did participate in. The club put on their annual spring play in April; but, under the super- vision of sponsor Ginny Faas, they started working on the details of advertising, make-up, building materi- als for the set, and ticket sales long be- fore that. Committees were appointed for the various activities, and Mr. Pearson and his woodworking class were asked to help build the two-story stage setting. The play cast was chosen and given books that they might start memorizing their lines right away. Aside from their individual work, they had play practice five days a week for a month before the play. SPEECH AND DRAMA-Row 1: Mrs. Faas, Gary Sponseller, Tom Alber, Lee Barker, Deb Anglin, Cindy Rickel, Wanda Marshall, Deb Coplen, Jay Robinson, Kathy Bush, Barb Garman. Row 2: Stacy Stavedahl, Barb Tibbets, Alan Welch, Betty Ettinger, Terry Jacks, Gary Peters,Gary Meredith, Kris Bush, LeeAnn Jones, Candy Smythe. Row 3: Frances Bolen, Marla Leffert, Patti Clark, Bev Kuhn, Bill Boggs, James Hurley, Paula Beck, Pam Cox, Kathy Greer, Randy Bradley. Row 4: Donna Wolfe, Sally Sin- clair, Carol Crissinger, Kim Bush, Kathy Alvey, Cheryl Anglin, Judy Gibble, Nancy Ettinger, Theresa Edwards, Amy Bowser. Row 5: Debbie Barker, Terri Alderfer, Linda Jordon, Sharon Burkett, Pam Low- man, Rita Murcia, Dawn Roberts, Anje Anglin, Lisa Doran, Lucy Nyenhuis, Darrell Hudson, Richard Sinclair, Tammy Grimm. Jim McFadden contributed several hours of work to the production. 43 Amy Bowser pauses while painting background scenery. Pam Cox cuts toward Debbie Kelly while Sue Hiers moves to the basket in Varsity GAA basketball action against Akron. GAA EXPANDS RANGE OF SPORT ACTIVITIES Rita Murcia charges past foe. The Girls’ Athletic Association grew in size this year. Coached by Mrs. Fin- ney, they participated in a variety of sports, including bowling, basketball, and volleyball. The G.A.A. is a state sponsored organization and these girls must meet standard regulations in their activities. They go by a point system and earn different awards each year. GAA.-Row 1: Debra Kelly. Row 2: Lynn Knoop, Kathy Greer, Pam Cox, Toni Teel, Mrs. Finney, Sponsor. Row 3: Teresa Baber, Sara Hedington, Connie Lowman, Linda Jordan. Row 4: Donna Wolfe, Linda Coch- ran, Candy Sprong, Brenda Clingenpeel, Tina McClone, Sue Hiers, Deb Barker. Row 5: Rita Murcia, Dawn Roberts. SPORTS THE YEAR OF THE DOGS With fans backing them, the Men- tone Dogs Cross Country Team en- joyed an impressive season, piling up a 17-1 record. Their new nickname, “Dogs”, printed on the back of their cross country jackets, brought some ridicule during warmups, but after running against them, the opposing teams usually were forced to eat their words. The team started the year by beat- ing Winimac, who had won 22 meets in a row. After suffering a loss at Homestead, the Dogs Squad went on to to win 3 invitationals by taking 7 of the top 10 places, placing second in one, and third in another—conquering 16 teams straight. There was nothing doggy about the way Mentone gained numerous wins. The team went to Bloomington and participated in a meet with teams from all over the state. The senior team placed second in in the B Division (schools of less than 500), and the sophomore team placed third in their division. Jeff Shoemaker placed first in the senior B race. The team missed going to the regional by 9 points, but Jeff qualified to go. Over- all, it was a successful year for the Dogs. Determination and stamina won Jeff Shoe- maker several blue ribbons. The “Dogs” quietly contemplate their next victory. Younger “Dogs” pitted themselves against equally tough teams. 46 CROSS COUNTRY. Row 1: Gary Sponseller. Gary Peters, Max Mei- inger, Roger Drudge, Eddie Drudge, Don Hurd, Bill Hardesty, Brett ser, Jeff Shoemaker, Jay Robinson, Tom Meiser, Jerry Whetstone. Boggs, Karl Barker, Ryan Williams, Jim Johnson, Bill Creighton, Jeff Row 2: Bill Boggs, Jerry Hudson, Darrell Dunnuck, Don Dickerhoff, Howard, Randy Hardesty, Richard Sinclair, Coach Weber. Lee Barker, Dave Koldyke, Tod Miner, Jim Webb. Row 3: Dale Bol- CROSS COUNTRY MHS OPP Winimac W 18 40 Homestead L 34 21 Kewanna W 15 50 Triton W 15 50 Argos W 15 50 Whites W 15 50 Warsaw W 19 42 Akron, W 15 45 Oregon-Davis W 24 31 Rochester W 27 29 Caston W 22 39 Huntington Catholic W 20 37 Fairfield. W 18 44 Concord W 15 50 North Miami. W 16 50 Peru 68 Wawasee. W 15 48 Northridge W 16 47 Mentone Invitational I st of 7 teams Winimac Invitational 1st of 5 teams Churubusco Invitational 2nd of 20 teams New Prairie Invitational 1 st of 14 teams Manchester Invitational 3rd of 13 teams Sectional 6th of 22 teams A sign of strength and victory held by Tom Meiser is echoed by Pat Shoemaker as Tom crosses the finish line. 47 FRESHMEN: OFF TO A GOOD START Bill Hardesty and John Lash fight for re- bound. The season for Freshmen basketball went mostly one-sided, as the Frosh squad’s winning record was quite im- pressive with only two losses. Bill Hardesty was the leading scorer, aver- aging 16.5 points per game. Ryan Wil- liams backed them up with 9 points per game and numerous rebounds. And And with Mr. Igney coaching, they were able to put the winning scores in with a good margin. Opponent We They Wawasee Prep 47 33 Culver 57 41 Caston 39 46 Akron 62 29 Triton 50 32 Wawasee Prep 42 35 Akron 37 30 Argos 53 33 North Miami 28 52 Argos 32 31 Last minute instructions by Coach Igney. Jim Webb eludes opponent. FRESHMAN TEAM-Row 1: Jeff Howard, Tod Miner, Jim Webb, Eddie Drudge. Row 2: Coach Igney, Bill Creighton, Ryan Wil- liams, Bill Hardesty. Junior Varsity-Row 1: Jerry Whetstone, Jeff Howard, Todd Miner, Jim Webb, Ed Drudge, Coach Igney. Row 2: Roger Drudge, Dave Koldyke, Bill Creighton, Ryan Williams, Bill Hard- esty. Row 3: Jim Johnson, Max Meiser, Don Dickerhoff. J-V’S JOLT FOES HARD Before the main attraction, Mr. Igney’s Junior Varsity gave the fans a few victories with a 7-11 tally earned with much energy in playing. Also there were several close games as in the last two games the opponents won only with last second baskets. Jim Johnson was the leading scorer with 200 points for the season with Jerry Whetstone and Bill Hardesty with 109 and 96 points, respectively, Johnson, Max Meiser, and Darrell Dunnuck were the boys that grabbed their share of rebounds for the team. All gained ex- perience and, toward the latter part of the year, more Freshmen earned ex- perience for the future basketball games at Mentone High School. B-TEAM Opponent We They Westview 31 40 Kewanna 40 35 Argos 38 36 Whiting 33 39 Oregon Davis 37 39 North Miami 49 32 Whites 47 44 Northfield 31 45 Huntington Catholic 47 34 Kewanna 55 28 John Glenn 42 30 Triton 45 52 Manchester 40 46 Whitko 45 63 Caston 27 33 Culver 47 48 Fairfield 41 61 Jim town 49 51 Junior Varsity players take a few practice shots before the game. VARSITY EXERTS EFFORT The Bulldogs finished the ’72-73 basketball season with a frustrating 2- 19 record. However, the slate doesn’t show the team’s actual determination as on eight occasions the Bulldogs lost by a defeat of 5 to 8 points and twice thrilled the home crowd with close, hard-fought, very exciting victories over Huntington Catholic just before Christmas; and also Kewanna, shortly after Christmas. As the year went on, the Bulldogs improved vastly. Often the Opponent, thinking that Mentone was a pushover. r found themselves down as much as 14 points during the game. Also showing their determination, Mentone took part in a double overtime with the Manchester Squires, an unprecidented event for many seasons. This year’s edition was the shortest in the recent history of M.H.S. With the tallest being 6’ and the shortest at 5'4”, Mentone was often affected by this as they were out-rebounded sever- al times. Leading the team in scoring were Gary Sponseller and Brett Boggs. JP| At a jump ball, Brett Boggs reaches high to tip the ball to waiting Gary Peters, as the referee looks on. VARSITY TEAM. Row 1: Coach Weber. Row 2: Don Dickerhoff, Jerry Hudson, Bill Boggs, Gary Sponseller, Darrell Dunnuck, Jerry Whetstone. Row 3: Randy Hardesty, Brett Boggs, Karl Barker, Lee Barker, Gary Peters. VARSITY BASKETBALL Opponent We They Westview 44 106 Kewanna 41 56 Argos 64 77 Whiting 48 80 Oregon Davis 57 62 North Miami 59 85 Whites 56 81 Northfield 52 58 Huntington Catholic 61 56 Bishop Luers 49 67 VARSITY BASKETBALL Opponent We They Kewanna 51 54 Kewanna 57 50 John Glenn 51 83 Triton 52 71 Manchester 67 75 Whitko 37 70 Caston 53 57 Culver 57 68 Fairfield 40 66 Jimtown 39 61 Triton (Sectional) 58 75 50 Above left: Lee Barker grabs the rebound. Above: Gary Sponseller uses fancy footwork. Left: Managers for the 72-73 season, Kevin Rose, Alan Welch, Dale Bolingcr, and Bill Creighton. 51 SPIRIT IS EXERCISED This year’s pep club, consisting of 57 members, supported the Bulldogs at every ballgame, both home and away. They practiced weekly, and the results of their efforts were obvious at the games. In the way of money making projects for fan buses, the club had dues and sold comb sets. The pep club was a worthwhile pastime at MHS. They sponsored a pep rally early in the year featuring a snake dance. Led by the fire trucks and and pep band, the group had a cheer- ing session in downtown Mentone, a bonfire, and another brief cheering session in the gym. The cheerleaders went to camp during the summer to sharpen their skills in cheerleading. Lisa Boggs won an award for overall learning ability and enthusiasm. The girls stayed after school during the week and practiced cheers. They also planned pep sessions during the year. Varsity cheerleaders expectantly watch the game. PEP CLUB-Row 1: Cindy Allen, Deb Kel- ley, Deena Rose, Barb Garman, Joyce Dun- nuck. Barb Tibbets, Teresa Yazel, Deb Cop- len, Kathy Bush, Betty Ettinger. Row 2: Kim Bush, Cindy Fawley, Alicia Yates, Rita Marshall, Connie Lowman, Kathy Jamison, Deb McLaughlin, Jessica Gross, Candy Smythe, Lee Ann Jones. Row 3: Patty Hit- tie, Diane Adams, Stacy Stavedahl, Carol Crissinger, Frances Bolen, Marita Long, Judy Gibble, Joyce Shand, Cathy Tucker, Nancy Ettinger. Row 4: Barb Boyer, Lisa Doran, Chris Rogers, Terri Alderfer, Rose Ann Fisher, Cheryl Anglin, Cathy Alvey, Bev Kuhn, Marla Leffcrt, Patti Clark. Row 5: Dana Mattix, Diane Ring, Renee Tinkey, Jo Ellen Boggs, Pam Lowman, Sharon Burk- ett, Sandra Good, Amy Bowser, Teri Clampitt, Theresa Fisher. Row 6: Mrs. Fin- ney, Dawn Lee, Lucy Nyenhuis, Theresa Edwards. Pam Koldyke, Wanda Marshall, Mrs. Tatman. 52 B-TEAM-Barb Johnson, Vicki Crissinger, Paula Beck, Cheryl Clampitt. Vicki, Chris, and Anjc lead a cheer at the pep rally. 53 “INTRAMURDER” ADDS LIFE The 1973 edition of intramural consisted of one faculty team and seven student teams. Mr. Hinkle and Mr. Gamble were in charge of the activity. The season consisted of nine regular games, and a single elimination tourney that led to the Intramural Championship. Each team had nine original members, the faculty team had five to six. The faculty remained undefeated once again. Tom Meiser’s team won the championship. Meiser 9-2 Shoemaker 7-4 Rowland 5-5 Alber 4-7 Robinson 4-7 Doran 3-7 Miller 1-8 Row 1: Alan Blue, Dave Couture, Bennie Hively, Capt. Jeff Shoe- maker. Row 2: Dan Craft, Mike Steven, Kevin Rose. Brad Griffis. Row 1: Dan Warren, Darrel Hudson, Dale Bolinger, Capt. Jay Robin- son. Row 2: Marty Lantz, Arthur Lewis, Mark Wise, Kent Mikesell. 54 Row 1: Duane Thompson, Pat Stiffler, Brett Hackworth, Capt. Dar- Jeff Shoemaker pulls one out. rell Miller. Row 2: Jeff Schwenk, Steve Fawley, Doug Bruner, Greg Kuhn. “Buck” Francis puts one up as Dan Cooper watches. Row 1: Mike Davis, Greg Powell, Capt. Rusty Rowland. Row 2: Dan Kindig, Dennis Young. Row 1: David Gross, John Hart, Tom Alvey, Capt. Craig Doran. Row 2: Doug Roberts, Dan Cooper, Don Hurd, Carl Shepherd. 55 KEY WORD IN SETTING NEW RECORDS DETERMINATION Bill Boggs leans into his jump in an effort to add inches. Row 1: Tom Meiser, Gary Peters, Jeff Shoemaker, Jay Robinson, Gary Sponseller. Row 2: Dale Bolinger, Don Hurd, Bill Boggs, Randy Brown, Max Meiser, Eddie Drudge. Only ten people went out for track this year, making it difficult to win meets although the boys set several school and meet records. Dale Bolin- ger and Don Hurd participated in a new event-discus throw; Dale set a school record of 121’ 8'A . Other records set this year were: High Hurdles-Tom Meiser 1.55.7; Mile—Jeff Shoemaker—9.26.5; 880- Tom Meiser-1.55.7; Mile Relay- Gary Sponseller, Ed Drudge, Jeff Shoemaker, Tom Meiser-3.39.8. For the first time in school history, MHS had two runners who qualified to compete in the state track meet; Jeff Shoemaker placed 10th in the 2 Mile and Tom Meiser placed 6th in the 880. TRACK Lake Central Indoor Relays 1 st of 5 Wliitko Won Oregon Davis Won Culver-Oregon Davis 2nd Manchester-Akron 2nd Triton Won Argos Won Northfield Lost Fairfield Relays 5th of 7 Rochester Relays 4th of 8 Caston Lost Concord Relays 6th of 7 Homestead Lost Triton Relays 5th of 6 Maconaquah Relays 5th of 5 56 Gary Peters grimaces after he injures his foot. t. i a Left: Pat Stiffler clears the bar at the Triton meet. Above: Tom Meiser pulls out ahead in the high hurdle relay. Below Left: Gary Sponseller passes the baton to Lddie Drudge. Below Right: Don Hurd’s hand and shot put become a blur as he swings his arm. 57 BASEBALL TEAM OUTFITTED FOR YEAR Bennie Hively patiently awaits the ball while the runner scrambles back to base. The 1973 Mentone baseball team consisted of one senior, six juniors, six sophomores, and three freshmen. Mr. Igney was again the coach. The team played several games which were greatly enjoyed by enthusiastic fans rain or shine, because there was the usual problem of bad weather. There were other problems too, like fixing the diamond, but the team and fans endured the season. In the sectional meet, our team was defeated by the larger team of Goshen with a score of 8 to 3. The team finished the season with a record of 3-8. Front: Mr. Igney, Roger Drudge, Jim McFadden, Dan Warren, Don Dickerhoff, Bennie Hive- ly, Dave Koldyke, Jerry Hudson, Dave Couture. Back: Jerry Whetstone, Brett Hackworth, Bill Hardesty, Brett Boggs, Jim Johnson, Randy Hardesty, Alan Welch, Kevin Rose. BASEBALL WE THEY Rochester 2 17 Akron 8 7 Akron 10 3 Triton 10 11 Kewanna 4 7 Northfield 0 4 Caston 8 9 Argos 4 9 Whitko 0 5 Akron 5 2 Goshen Sectional Goshen 3 8 After the third out, our team comes in to bat. Manager Kevin Rose of- fers the bat to Bill Hardesty. 58 GOLF TEAM HAS COMPETITIVE SEASON Above: Dennis Young shows his own style as he takes his swing. Right: Coach Light, Bill Boggs, Todd Miner, Dennis Young, Brad Howard, Craig Doran, Dan Cooper, Matt Holt, Dan Kin- dig. The 1973 MHS golf team was in- structed by Mr. Charles Light. The team practiced after school and par- ticipated in meets at Warsaw and Rochester among others. At the sports banquet, Mr. Light disclosed that there were three close contenders for the best player award. They were Craig Doran, Bill Boggs, and Tod Miner. 59 ATHLETES ORGANIZE ACTIVITIES Lettermen are well known at MHS. There are twenty lettermen from the sports program here. They used their experience to greatly aid athletics. Early in the year, they changed their constitution. They kept themselves known by selling T shirts ansd spon- soring an All-American Red Head basketball game. They used the money from their projects for a trip. For those dedicated runners of track and cross-country, there is the 500-mile club, for to join each member ber must run 500 miles in five months. Five guys at MHS have qualified with Jay Robinson as pres., Jeff Shoe- maker as vp, Tom Meiser as sec., and Ron Creech as trea. Jeff Shoemaker is the only club member with 1500 miles logged in. LETTERMEN—Row 1: Tom Alber, Jerry Hudson, Jeff Shoemaker, Lee Barker. Row 2: Bill Boggs, Craig Doran, Jay Robinson, Mike Dunnuck, Darrell Dunnuck. Row 3: Tom Meiser, Ron Creech, Gary Peters, Don Hurd, Gary Sponseller, Terry Jacks, Dale Bollinger, Karl Barker, Brett Boggs, Randy Hardesty, Max Meiser, Mr. Weber. TVSC GOAL: A UNITED SCHOOL With the election last fall, the school board resumed its task of forming a new high school for the community and surrounding area. De- spite some problems they took bids for for the building and the many other preparations for construction. Mr. Forbes made many decisions and took much action toward getting a single school for the corporation by rounding up people to get the various operations started. Mrs. Hively helped Mr. Forbes keep track of what he was to do. Mr. Forbes was kept busy during the year with planning for the new school in addition to keeping the corporation running smooth- ly. As secretary to Mr. Forbes, Judy Hively took care of many matters that passed through the TVSC office. TVSC Board Members-Philip Lash, Dr. Wy- mond Wilson, Maurice Coplen, Dr. John Mc- Kee. Not present: Richard Goshert. 62 SCHOOL REVOLVES AROUND OFFICE Mr. Hurst has many duties to per- form as principal, counselor, and prin- cipal of the elementary. As principal, he must be alert to the activities of the students, see what the needs of the students are, or become a disciplinar- ian. As counselor, he has to help stu- dents with their schedules, paying attention to their future vocation or helping them find courses in prepara- tion for college. Also he needs to keep the teachers, janitors, bus drivers, and cooks happy and working. He is helped with his work by Mrs. Romine. She has the regular office duties to perform. To do this, she has many girls help her by running errands or typing. Also she helps students when they come to the office. 63 Communication between students and Mr. Hurst was a vital link at Mentone. FACULTY SERVES MANY FUNCTIONS Talking, yelling, laughing, crying, helping, pushing, and teaching------ These were the many jobs of our faculty. They did these things both in- side and outside of the classroom, helping with many extra-curricular activities, as well as doing their regular jobs. Many members of the faculty spent a lot of their time talking to the students, helping them work out prob- lems and overcome disappointments; and, along with Mr. Hurst, generally taking over the job of the guidance counselor MHS didn’t have. The teachers had their own lunch- room, their own coffee pot, and their own lounge. Each had one preparation period, during which they could pre- pare for their next class, grade papers, or simply sit down with a coke or a cup of coffee, and relax and listen to the quiet. 64 Jocelyn Acker Business Kenneth Bush Band and Chorus Don Craw English and Spanish Ginny Faas English Polly Finney Art, P.E., Health Victor Gamble Science Donna Hall Business Charge! Says Mr. Gamble on Crazy Hat Day a Teachers relax and chat while enjoying their noontime meal. Robert Igney History, Psychology Arden McClure English and Latin Chris Pearson Shop, Mechanical Drawing Jane Hall Science Robert Hinkle Math Linda Hoke English Barry Peterson Ag, Metals, Electricity Barbara Tatman Home Ec Jim Weber Math, Health, P.E. 65 Bus Drivers-Row 1: Charlie Hammer, Alvin Finney, James Miller. Row 2: Charles Eaton, Mrs. Thelma Eaton, Mrs. Rosalie Lee, Mrs. Donna Thompson, Sylvester Hedington, Vern Egolf, Jack Lee, Garwin Eaton. Third floor janitor: Edith Hudson. THESE PEOPLE MAKE SCHOOL COMFORTABLE Keeping Mentone High School neat and clean, the staff of janitors worked all day, and in the evening to remove dirt that collected during the day. They also kept the gym floor waxed and ready for the basketball season. Also on the MHS staff is the school nurse, Mrs. Davis. She conducts annual hearing and sight checkups. The cooks, led by Emma Zolman, kept the hot lunch program flying with tasty meals every day. Arlene Brooke kept the lunch line moving smoothly in spite of the many starving students. Through rain, snow, and fog, the bus drivers managed to get the stu- dents to and from school each day. Maintaining the library were Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Wilhelm, who re- tired in mid year due to serious illness. Next door, in the study hall, Mrs. Shoemaker kept order. School nurse: Mrs. Davis, in her office. Lunch clerk, Arlene Brooke, Cooks, Judy Stokes, Elsie Linn, Betty Fawley, Emma Zolman. Librarian, Mrs. Wilhelm. Assistant librarian, Nellie Robinson. 67 Study hall proctor, Pat Shoemaker. SENIOR’S EXPRESSIONS REFLECT EMOTIONS Upper left: The school’s publications office was the front for Ed Schwenk’s turkey headquar- ters. Upper right: Terry McGowan and Marie Newton repose before class. Above: Searching for wisdom, Tom Meiser studies a book. Left: Gary Peters lines up his classes for the year. 68 Top: Seniors explore the Statehouse. Above: Finding goodies, Tom Alvey loads his plate. Left bottom: Bill Ramirez, exchange student from Bolivia, relaxes after school. Left above: Exchange student, Pedro Poli, opens a present on his birthday. 69 SENIORS TACKLE LAST DAYS The senior class made the most of their final year at MHS. In November they visited the state hospital in Ft. Wayne. In January they toured the State Capitol in Indianapolis. In April those seniors who could afford it took a jet to Washington D.C. They spent the day on tour buses and in govern- ment buildings, then flew back home. In February the senior class ac- quired two exchange students; Pedro Poli of Brazil, and Bill Ramirez of GARY ADAMS-Pep Club 1,2,3,4. TOM ALBER-Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; BULLDOG Staff 3; Class Officer 1,4; Librarian 4; Lettermen 2,3,4 ; Mentonette Staff 3,4; Pep Club 4; Projectionist Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 3,4; Speech and Drama 2, 3 ,4; Student Council 1,4 ; Track 1,2,3,4; Courtesy Award 1; Play 2,3. TOM ALVEY-Intramural Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Spanish Club 1,2. DEB ANGLIN-Band 1,2,3,4 ; Cheerleader 1,2,3,; Chorus 1,2,3 ; Mellodears 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2; Speech and Drama 4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Student Council 3; Sunshine 2. LEE BARKER-Basketball 1,2,3,4; BULL- DOG Staff 3,4; Cross Country 1,2,3,4; Li- brarian 2,3,4; Lettermen 1,2,3,4 ; Men- tonette Staff 1.2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Speech and Drama 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4. ANITA BLACKBURN-Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FHA 2,4; Librarian 3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Receptionist 3; Spanish Club 1, 2; Sunshine 1,2,3,4. TERRI BOARDMAN-Class Officer 1,4; FHA 2,3,4; FNC 1,2,3; Latin Club 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3; Speech and Drama 3; Student Council 2; Sunshine 1,2,3. KATHY BUSH-Band 1,2,3,4; BULLDOG Staff 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4 ;FTA 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Mellodears 1,2,3,4; Mentonette Staff 2,3,4; NHS 2,3,4 ; Pep Club 2,3,4; Receptionist 4; Spanish Club 1, 2,3,4; Speech and Drama 1,2,3,4 ; Student Council 3 ; Sunshine 2,3 ,4 ; DAR Award 4. LILLIE COLE Bolivia. Bill soon took up snowmobil- ing as a noon time activity, while Ped- ro, who had never seen snow till ar- riving in Indiana, stuck to snowball fights. The boys arrived too late to or- der announcements, so when the items arrived, Mr. Atkinson gave them blank cards. They wrote their names on them in longhand, so their cards were a bit more personal than everyone else’s. Homeroom period was a time for going to club meetings, catching up on the latest gossip, and passing memory books around to be signed. Some even went as far as to do their left- over homework. The seniors walked for their last time as students in MHS on May 22, 1973 at which time they passed from this life into the next one. 70 VIRGIL COOPER-Spanish Club 4. DEBRA COPLEN Band 1,2,3,4; BULL- DOG Staff 2,3;Chorus 1,2,3,4; ETA 1,2,3,4; Librarian 4; Mellodears 3,4; Mentonette Staff 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2, 3,4; Speech and Drama 3,4; Sunshine 2,3,4. RON CREECH-Class Officer 2,4; 500- Mile Club 1,2; Homecoming Court 4; Intra- mural Basketball 2,3,4; Librarian 2; Letter- men 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Track 2,3,4. MIKE DAVIS-Intramural Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Track 3. CRAIG DORAN-Basketball 1; Cross Coun- try 1; Golf 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Span- ish Club 1,2; Speech and Drama 1,2. JOYCE DUNNUCK-Band 1,2,3,4; BULL- DOG Staff 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4;FTA 1,2,3, 4 ; Mentonette Staff 3,4; NHS 2,3,4 ; Pep Club 2,3,4; Receptionist 3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Sunshine 2; Triple Trio 1,2,3,4. BETTY ETTINGER-Band 1,2,3,4; Brass Choir 2,3,4; BULLDOG Staff 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 1; FTA 2,3,4; FNC 1, 2,3; GAA 1; Mentonette Staff 2,3,4; NHS 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Speech and Drama 3,4 ; Sunshine 1,2,3,4. BOB FRANCIS-Intramural Basketball 1, 2,3,4. MYRA GADSON-Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2; GAA 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Sunshine 1,2,3. BARBARA GARMAN-BULLDOG Staff 3; FTA 1,2,3; FNC 3,4; Librarian 2,4; Menton- ette Staff 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4 ; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Speech and Drama 2,3,4; Sun- shine 2,3,4. PAUL GOSHERT-Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Pep Club 1,3; Projectionist Club 1. MELODY GRIMM-FHA 2,3,4; FTA 2; FNC 1; Librarian 3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Sun- shine 1,3,4. 71 WARREN GRUENWALD-Band 1; Intra- mural Basketball 3. SPARKIE HAAG-Mcntonette Staff 3. CAROLYN HACKWORTH-Band 1,2,3, 4 ; Cheerleader 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FNC 1; Homecoming Court 4; Mellodears 3,4; Pep Band 4; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Sunshine 1, 2,3,4. JACALYN HAIST-Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Class Officer 4; FHA 1,4; FNC 3; GAA 1; Homecoming Court 4; Librarian 4; Pep Club 1; Sunshine 1,2,3,4. ELLEN HALL-FHA 3; Librarian 1. MARK HEISLER NANCY HUFF-Band 1,2,3,4: BULLDOG Staff 2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FH A 4; FNC 1; Homecoming Court 2,4; Mellodears 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Sunshine 1, 2,3,4. PATTY HURD-FHA 2,3 ; FT A 1; Librar- ian 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Sunshine 1,2,3,4. TERRY JACKS-Band 1,2; Golf 1,2,3; Let- termen 4; Speech and Drama 3,4. RICK JACKSON-Basketball 1; Homecom- ing Court 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. MIKE JONES-LatinClub 1,2; Pep Club 1, 2,3. PAM KOLDYKE-Band 1,2;Chorus 1,2; FT A 1,2; FNC 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Re- ceptionist 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Sunshine 2, 3; Mentone Bulldog 3. 72 PAM KUHN-Pep Club 1. TERRY MCGOWAN-Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1, 2,3; FHA 4 ; FNC 1,2; Latin Club 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3; Receptionist 3,4; Speech and Drama 3; Student Council 4; Sunshine 1.2, 3; Yearbook Queen Candidate 3. WANDA MARSHALL-BULLDOG Staff 1, 2; FNC 1,2; GAA 1,2,3; Librarian 4; Men- tonette Staff 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Projec- tionist Club 1; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Speech and Drama 1,2,3,4; Sunshine 1,2,3. TOM MEISER-Basketball 1,2; Class Officer 3; Cross Country 2,3,4; 500-Mile Club 3,4 ; Homecoming Court 4; Intramural Basket- ball 3,4 ; Librarian 4 ; Lettermen 2,3,4; Mentonette Staff 3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3 , 4; Track 2,3,4. JIM MEREDITH-Intramural Basketball 1, 2,3. DARRELL MILLER-Band 1,2,3,4 ; Base- ball 1; Basketball 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3,4 ; In- tramural Basketball 3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Stage Band 2,3,4. BARBARA MORRISON-FTA 1; FNC 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3; Spanish Club 1,2. MARIE NEWTON-Cheerleader 3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; GAA 2 ; FHA 1,2,4 ; Mellodears 4; Pep Club 1,2; Receptionist 1; Spanish Club 1; Sunshine 1,2; Triple Trio. IVONNE HYENHUIS-Class Officer 3; Mentonette Staff 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Re- ceptionist 4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3,4 ; Sunshine 2,3. GARY PETERS-Basketball 1,2,3,4 ; Class Officer 2; Cross Country 1,2,3,4; Librarian 3; Lettermen 1,2,3,4; Mentonette Staff 4; NHS 3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Speech and Drama 3; Student Council 1,3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Play 3. CINDY RICKEL-Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Homecoming Court 3; Mellodears 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Speech and Drama 2,3,4; FHA 2,3,4. JAY ROBINSON-Basketball 1,2; BULL- DOG Staff 4; Cross Country 1,2,3,4; FTA 1,2; 500-Mile Club 3,4; Intramural Basket- ball 3,4; Librarian 3 ; Lettermen 2,3,4; Mentonette Staff 4; Pep Club 3,4; Science Club 1; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Speech and Drama 4; Track 1,2,3,4. 73 DEENA ROSE - Pep Club 4; Receptionist 4; Sunshine 4. RUSTY ROWLAND-Intramural Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3. ED SCHWENK BULLDOG Staff 2,3,4; ETA 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Mentonette Staff 3.4; NHS 3,4; Pep Club 4; Projection- ist Club 1,2; Spanish Club 3,4 . MATT SHAFER JEFF SHOEMAKER-Baseball 1; Basketball 1; Cross Country 2,3,4; 500-Mile Club 3,4; Homecoming Court 2,4; Intramural Basket- ball 2,3,4 ; Lettermen 1,2,3,4 ; 1000-Mile Club 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1 „2 3,4; Student Council 2; Track 1,2,3,4; 1500 -Mile Club 4. DIANE SINCLAIR-FTA 2; FNC 2; Pep Club 1,2,3; Sunshine 1,2,3. RALPH SLONE CINDY SMYTHE-Pep Club 1,2; Recep- tionist 4; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Sunshine 2,3. GARY SPONSELLER-Basketball 1,2,3,4; BULLDOG Staff 3,4; Cross Country 1,2,3, 4; Lettermen 1,2,3,4; Mentonette Staff 2,3, 4; Spanish Club 1,2 ,3 ,4 ; Speech and Drama 4; Student Council 3; Track 1,2,3,4; Play 3. TONI TEEL-Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; GAA 3,4 ; FHA 2,3 4; Mentonette Staff 3, 4; Pep Band 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Spanish Club 1; Twirler 3,4. DUANE THOMPSON-Intramural Basket- ball 2. 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4. BARBARA TIBBETS-Band 1,2,3 ,4 ; Brass Choir 1,2,3,4; BULLDOG Staff 3,4; Cheerleader 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 3; FTA 1,2,3,4 ; FNC 1,2 ,3 ; 500-Mile Club 4; GAA 1; Homecoming Court 1; Mentonette Staff 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Speech and Drama 1,2,3,4 ; Stage Band 1,2,3,4; Sunshine 2,3 .4 ; Triple Trio 1,2,3,4. 74 CREOLA VIRES-Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3; FNC 1,2,3; Mentonette Staff 3; Pep Club 1, 2,3; Receptionist 4; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Speech and Drama 1,2; Sunshine 1,2. ALAN WELCH-Band 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 1, Mgr. 2,3,4 ; Brass Choir 1,2,3,4; BULLDOG Staff 2,3,4; Chorus 1, 2,3,4 ; Four Sharps and a Flat 2,3,4; FTA 1.2,3 ,4 ; Mentonette Staff 2 ,3 ,4 ; NHS 2,3,4 ; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2, 3; Speech and Drama 1,2,3 ,4 ; Stage Band 1,2,3,4. GARY WYATT-Class Officer 1; Intra- mural Basketball 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; Track 1. RANDY YATES-Basketball 1; Pep Club 1, 2,3. TERESA YAZEL-Band 1,2,3,4; BULL- DOG Staff 2,3,4 ; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Of- ficer 3; Four Sharps and a Flat 4; FTA 1,2 ; 3,4; Mentonette Staff 2,3,4; NHS 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Student Council 3 ,4 ; Sunshine 2,3,4; Triple Trio 2,3,4. NOT PICTURED FRANK ESTEP DURAN HURLEY-Class Officer 1; Pep Club 2,3; Student Council 1. MIKE NORTON-Pep Club 2,3; Student Council 1. RICK SPRONG 75 Senior Officers; Terri Boardman, Treasurer; Jackie Haist, Secretary; Tom Alber, Vice President; Ron Creech, President. THE TORCH HAS BEEN PASSED ! Row 1: Toni Teel, Jeff Shoemaker, Carolyn Hackworth, Mike Nor- ton, Deena Rose, Darrell Miller, Barb Morrison, Virgil Cooper. Row 2: Matt Shafer, Ellen Hall, Gary Peters, Cindy Smythe, Jay Robinson, Teresa Yazel, Prank Estep, Nancy Huff, Tom Alber. Row 3: Ed Schwenk, Joyce Dunnuck, Paul Goshert, Patty Hurd, Tom Alvey, Jackie Haist, Ron Creech, Marie Newton, Pedro Poli. Row 4: Mark Heisler, Ivonne Nyenhuis. Terry Jacks, Creola Vires Conley, Warren Gruenwald, Barb Garman, Alan Welch. 76 IT’S IN OUR HANDS NOW Row 1: Sparkie Haag, Pam Kuhn, Gary Adams, Lillie Cole, Rick Jack- son, Kathy Bush, Mike Jones, Diane Sinclair. Row 2: Bob Francis, Barb Tibbets, James Meredith, Terri Boardman, Bill Mendoza, Debbie Anglin, Duane Thompson, Betty Ettinger,Craig Doran. Row 3: Gary Sponseller, Terry McGowan, Rusty Rowland, Wanda Marshall, Mike Davis, Debra Coplen, Randy Yates. Pam Koldyke, Rick Sprong. Row 4: Tom Meiscr, Melody Grimm, Lee Barker, Cindy Rickcl, Ralph Slone, Anita Blackburn, Gary Wyatt, Myra Gadson. 77 SPIRIT OF “76” The freshmen came to Mentone High School in the fall ot 1972, shy and withdrawn, afraid of upperclass- men, different halls, and new teachers. But quickly the class of 1976 adjusted to their new way of life at the bottom of the MHS heiarchy. Classmates were getting involved in all the extra-curri- cular activities such as sports, band, chorus, Mentonette, Annual, intra- mural, and Spanish Club. The first few days were exciting; they went from class to class seeing old friends, new friends, and teachers. The cheer- leaders they picked were Amy Bowser, Lisa Doran, and Sandra Good, who supported their team. On April 5, they ordered their class rings and will re- ceive them next year. Long live the power of 1976. Freshman Class Officers: Sandra Good, Secretary; Sue Hiers, President; Sharon Burkett, Trea- surer; Bill Hardesty, Vice President. Ken Adams Terri Alderfer Edna Baker Deb Barker Mildred Bellamy David Billingsly Regina Blankenship Alan Blue Jo Ellen Boggs Amy Bowser Fred Bowser Barb Boyer Margaret Brown Sharon Burkett Terri Clampitt Brenda Clingenpecl Linda Cochran Jerry Cole David Cooper Robert Cooper Dan Craft Bill Creighton Lisa Doran Floyd Dorsey 78 Eddie Drudge Jay Eckert Rodney England Rose Ann Fisher Theresa Fisher Jim Fivecoat Sandra Good Tim Goshert Barry Green Tammy Grimm David Gross Brett Hackworth Elwood Hall Bill Hardesty Sara Hedington Sue Hiers John Hill David Hoagland Lyle Hoffer Matthew Holt Mark Hopper Ellen Howard Jeff Howard Darrell Hudson Regina Hurd Linda Jordan Brian Kelley Dawn Lee Pamela Lowman Tina McClone Jim McFadden Dana Mattix Doug Miller Tod Miner Victor Minnix Rita Murcia Lucy Nyenhuis Wayne Orcutt Lisa Owens Diann Reffit Teresa Remy Dallas Richardson 79 Diane Ring Dawn Roberts Christine Rogers Mike Rohrer Leslie Senff Carl Shepherd Pamela Shepherd Richard Sinclair Daniel Slone Stephen Smith Terry Sniper Candy Sprong Jim Stafford Mike Stephens Patrick Stiffler Mark Swick Bruce Teel Donna Testerman Renee Tinkey Mike VanEtten William Vernatter Mary Ward Jim Webb Rex Wiley Not Pictured: Glenda Holbrook Anjie Hurt Bill May Marvin Marshall Some of the freshman fans, Terri Clampitt, Renee Tinkey, Barb Boyer, Dana Mattix, Terri Alderfer, Jo- Ellen Boggs, and Diane Ring are taking a break from cheering their great team on. 80 SOPHOMORES FACE NEW CHALLENGES Though no longer new faces at M.H.S. the Sophomore Class adds a certain rhythm to the daily beat of school. They harmonize with the other three classes to form the stu- dent body of Mentone. A bake sale headed all money making projects for the future prom. The students were very excited this fall to learn that their Class Rings had arrived. They have since then proudly shown them off to their fellow schoolmates. Led by very capable class officers and assisting sponsors, Mrs. Faas, Mrs. Hall, and Mr. Pierson, they had a very challeng- ing year. Sophomore class officers: Joyce Shand, Sec- retary; Anje Anglin, Treasurer; Doug Rob- erts, President; Jeff Schwenk, Vice Presi- dent. Diane Adams Earl Adams Teri Adamson Kathy Alvey Anje Anglin Cheryl Anglin Teresa Baber Karl Barker Jeanine Beard Bill Boggs Lisa Boggs Frances Bolen Tim Bradley Randy Brown Cheryl Bruner Denny Bruner Doug Bruner Kim Bush 81 Kathy Clark Patti Clark Martha Creech Carol Crissinger Leslie Davis Linda Decker Don Dickerhoff Rodger Drudge Theresa Edwards Steve Enderle Nancy Ettinger Cindy Fawley Greg Fields Judy Gibble David Glentzer Brad Griffis Tom Hayden Patricia Hittle Betty Hively Debbie Holloway Richard Holloway Rose Holloway Brad Howard Don Hurd Jim Johnson Dan Kindig David Koldyke Beverly Kuhn Marty Lantz Marla Leffert Dean Lewis Marita Long Tom Lowman Steve McClone John Meade Max Meiser Frank Meredith Seth Mikel Cathy Newman Steve Norton John Owens Greg Powell 82 Peggi Poyser Rick Price William Reffit Darrell Richardsor Doug Roberts Kevin Rose Jeff Schwenk Jeff Secrist Joyce Shand Lee Shortz Sally Sinclair Stacy Stavedahl Tim Swick Vicki Teel Cathy Tucker Michael Walton Dan Warren Jerry Whetstone r i I Doug Roberts, Max Meiser, and Betty Hively take advantage of the hot lunch program, and relax while eating. Not Pictured: Jim McBride Jerry Schuh 83 PRIME JUNIOR GOAL: THE PROM This year’s Junior Class was faced with the task of raising money for the Senior’s prom. The first project, which was undertaken in the fall, was an attempt to sell Rex, a super, bio- degradable, non-phosphate wonder cleaner. The huge undertaking before the class was the selling of concessions at the home basketball games. Student managers were selected whose task was to make work detail lists, cake sheets, pass out cake tickets, and manage the chaotic procedure of selling at the games. Later on the workers fell into an organized pattern for getting things done. The class was again led by Mr. Hinkle and Mr. Craw, and a new spon- sor, Mrs. Acker. The sponsors suffered through a hard year, giving advice and encouragement. Junior class officers: Darrell Dunnuck, Vice-President; Lisa Harman. Secretary; Connie Low- man, Treasurer; Devon Hurd, President. Randy Alber Cindy Allen Bob Beck Paula Beck Brett Boggs Dale Bolinger Bev Boyer Randy Bradley Mark Brown Kris Bush Jewell Chrisman Cheryl Clampitt Dave Couture Pam Cox James Craft Vickie Crissinger Darrell Dunnuck Micheal Dunnuck Doraellen Enderle Stanley England Kathy Greer Jessica Gross Rodney Hanes Randall Hardesty 84 Lisa Harman John Hart Bennie Hively Kip Hoffer Jerry Hudson Becky Huffman Devon Hurd James Hurley Kathy Jamison Barbara Johnson Lee Ann Jones Debra Kelly Lynn Knoop Tina Koldyke Gary Kuhn Connie Lowman Debbie McLaughlin Sue Ellen Mabie Rita Marshall LeRoy Martin Gary Meredith Kern Mikesell Debbie Minnix Larry Minnix Dan Norris Kevin Owens Brent Parson Mike Richardson Randy Romine Candy Smythe Lori Weirick Randy Williams Alicia Yates Not pictured: Carole Igo Steve Fawley Steve Holloway Frank Meade Gilbert Morts 85 � � -� —-w As editor of the 1973 -- l£, t Bulldog, it is my job to end . v the book with this page. Yet, the memories of this year and this book will always remain with rtie. On behalf of the staff and myself, I would like to. thank our dedicated sponsor, Mrs. Donna Hall. Also Terry Klondaris and his efficient staff aU • ,: Cox Studio deserve a big thanks. Others that I want to thank are Mr. Russell Robinson, yearbook representative. Intercollegiate press, our printer Mrs. Romine. I also want to thank every staff member who ca }]l9 tion and financing of this book. Teresa Yazel Acker, Jocelyn 42,64 Adams, Diane 40,42,52,81 Adams, Earl 81 Adams, Gary 69,70,77 Adams, Ken 78 Adamson, Terri 81 Alber, Tom 14,16,29,38,41,43,60,70,75,76 Alber, Randy 84 Alderfer, Terry 42,43,52,78,80 Allen, Cindy 41 ,42,52,84 Alvey, Tom 55,69,70,76 Anglin, Anje 6,7,8,9,10,24,25,28,37,41,42, 43,52,53,81 Anglin, Cheryl 20,43,52,81 Anglin, Debra 15,43,70,77 Baber, Teresa 44,81 Baker, Edna 4,40,42,78 Barker, Deb 43,44,78 Barker, Karl 5,21,47,50,51,60,81 Barker, Lee 8,14,16,36,37,39,41,43,47,50, 51.60.70.77 Beard, Jeanine 81 Beck, Bob 84 Beck, Paula 19,40,41,43,53,84 Bellamy, Mildred 78 Billingsley, David 78 Blackburn, Anita 15,24,25,28,29,40,42,70, 77 Blankenship, Regina 78 Blue, Alan 54,78 Boardman, Terri 8,9,28,40,41,70,75,77 Boggs, Bill 5,16,21,43,47,50,56,59,60.81 Boggs, Brett 39,47,50,51,58,60,84 Boggs, JoEllen 4,24,25,42.52,78,80 Boggs, Lisa 24,25,26,52,53,81 Bolen, Frances 40,42,43,52,81 Bolinger, Dale 5,39,47,51,54,56,60,84 Bowser, Amy 4,24,25,42,43,52,53,78 Bowser, I'red 78 Boyer, Barb 42,52,78,80 Boyer, Beverly 42,84 Bradley, Randy 34,43,84 Bradley, Tim 21,81 Brook, Arlene 67 Brown, Margaret 36,40,78 Brown, Mark 4,84 Brown, Randy 21,56,81 Bruner, Cheryl 81 Bruner, Denny 81 Bruner, Doug 55,81 Burkett, Sharon 43,52,78 Bush, Kathleen 4,7,14,15,24,25,27,36,39, 40.41.42.43.52.70.77 Bush, Kenneth 25,64 Bush, Kim 20,21,24,25,26.37,42,52,81 Bush, Kris 24,25,26,27,38,39,41,43,52,53, 84 Cantlan, Helene 66 Cantlan, Martin 66 Chrisman, Jewell 84 Qampitt, Cheryl 14,40,42,53,84 Qampitt, Terri 4,24,25,42,53,78,80 Clark, Kathy 25,27,28,38,42,52,53,82 Clark, Patti 24,25,27,42,43,52,82 Clingenpeel, Brenda 30,44,78 INDEX Cochran, Linda 44,78 Cole, Jerry 78 Cole, Lillie 70,77 Conley, Creola Vires 75,76 Cooper, Bob 78 Cooper, Dan 5,54,55,59,78 Cooper, Virgil 71,76 Coplen, Debra 14,15,24,25,27,36,40,41,42, 43.52.71.77 Coplen, Maurice 62 Couture, Dave 54,58,84 Cox, Pam 14,31,43,44.84 Craft, Dan 54,78 Craft, James 84 Craw, Don 64 Creech, Martha 82 Creech, Ron 7,38,54.60,71,75,76 Creighton, Bill 38,47,48,49,51,78 Crissinger, Carol 10,11,40,42,43,52,82 Crissinger, Vicki 6,7,8,9,41,53,84 Davis, Leslie 42,82 Davis, Lollie 66 Davis, Mike 55,70,77 Decker, Linda 42,82 Dickcrhoff, Don 16,39,46,47,49,50,58,82 Doran, Craig 5,21,55,59.60,70,77 Doran, Lisa 10,11,15,42,43,52,53,78 Dorsey, Floyd Jr. 41,78 Drudge, Ed 22,46,47,48,49,56,57,79 Drudge, Roger 21,40,47,49.58,82 Dunnuck, Darrell 5,19,24,25,26,27,39,40, 47,50,60,84 Dunnuck, Joyce 14,15,24,25,26,36,37,39, 40,41,52,71,76 Dunnuck, Michael 38,60,84 Eaton, Charles 66 Eaton, Garwin 66 Eaton, Thelma 66 Eckert, Jay 79 Edwards, Theresa 10,25,31,41,42,43,52,82 Egolf, Vcrn 66 Enderle, Doraellen 84 Enderle, Steve 82 England, Rod 79 England, Stan 84 Estep, Frank 28,76 Ettinger, Betty 4,5,14.15.24,25,26,29,36, 39.40.42.43.52.71.77 Ettinger, Nancy 4,10,11,20,24,25,26,27, 36,37,42,43,52,82 Faas, Ginny 39,43,64,65 Fawley, Betty 67 Fawley, Cindy 20,31,42,52,82 Fawley, Steve 6,8,9,55 Fellers, Charles 34 Fields, Greg 54,82 Finney, Alvin 66 Finney, Polly 44,52,64 Fisher, Rose Ann 31,36,52,79 Fisher, Theresa 4,24,25,36,42,52,79 Fivccoate, Jim 79 Flenar, Pam 40 Forbes, Robert 62 Francis, Bob 54,71,77 Gadson. Myra 38,71,77 Gamble, Vic 47,64 Carman, Barbara 14,41,43,52,71,76 Gibblc, Judy 43,52,82 Glentzer, David 82 Good, Sandra 18,24,25,26.42,52,53,78,79 Goshcrt, Paul 12,69,71,76 Goshcrt, Tim 31,79 Green, Barry 79 Greer. Kathy 43.44,84 Griffis, Brad 54,82 Grimm, Melody 42,71,77 Grimm, Tammy 40,42,43,79 Gross, David 55,79 Gross, Jessica 40,42,52,84 Gruenwald, Warren 69,72,76 Haag, Sparkic 32,72,77 Hackworth, Brett 4,10,24,25,36,54,55,58, 79 Hackworth, Carolyn 3,6,7,15,24,25,27,39, 40,42,72,76 Haist, Jackie 7,40,41,72,75,76 Hall, Donna 37,42,64,65 Hall, Ellen 28,72,76 Hall, El wood 41,79 Hall, Jane 76 Hammer, Charles 66 Hanes, Rodney 36,63,84 Hardesty, Bill 6,46,47,48,49,58,78,79 Hardesty, Randy 5,28,39,47,50,58,60,84 Harman, Lisa 4,12,19,84,85 Hart, John 24,25,54,55,85 Hayden, Tom 28,82 Hedington, Sara 24,25,44.79 Hedington, Sylvester 66 Hicrs, Sue 25,26,38,40.42,44,78,79 Hcisler, Mark 69,72,76 Hill, John 24,25,37,79 Hinkle, Robert 18,38,65 Hittle, Patricia 40,52,82 Hively, Bennie 13,19,54,55,58,85 Hively, Betty 42,52,53,82 Hively, Judith 62 Hoagland, David 79 Hoffer, Kip 13,24,25.26,27,54,85 Hoffer, Lyle 24,25.27,79 Hoke, Linda 21,65 Holloway, Debbie 82 Holloway, Charles 66 Holloway, Richard 82 Holloway, Rose 82 Holt, Matthew 59,79 Hopper, Mark 79 Howard, Brad 24,25,36,40,59,82 Howard, Ellen 79 Howard, Jeff 47,48,49,79 Hudson, Darrell 4,10,11,22,24,25,36,37, 40,43,54,79 Hudson, Edith 66 Hudson, Jerry 5,10,15,24,25,26,27,40,47, 50,58,60,85 Huff, Nancy 7,15,24,25,27,42,72,76 Huffman, Becky 42,85 Hurd, DeVon 33,38,55,84.85 Hurd, Don 5,8,9,47,54,55,56,60,82 Hurd, Patty 14,72.76 87 Hurd, Regina 79 Hurley, James 31,42,85 Hurst, John 63 Igney, Robert 5,48,49,58,65 Jacks, Terry 10,21,43,60,69,72,76 Jackson, Rick 12,72,77 Jamison, Kathy 40,42,52,85 Johnson, Barbara 19,25,40,42,53,85 Johnson, Jim 5,46,47,49,58,82 Jones, Lee Ann 24,25,27,43,52,85 Jones, Mike 72,77 Jordon, Linda 43,44,79 Kelley, Brian 10,79 Kelley, Debra 41,42,44,52,85 Kindig, Dan 40,41,55,80,82 Knoop, Lynn 31,42,44,85 Koldyke, Dave 6,21,38,46,47,49,58,82 Koldyke, Pam 41,52,73,77 Koldyke, Tina 13,24,25,40,52,53,85 Kuhn, Beverly 24,25,42,43,52,82 Kuhn, Gary 12,55,85 Kuhn, Pamela 73,77 Lantz, Marty 24,25,40,54,82 Lash, Phillip 62 Lee, Dawn 30,41,52,79 Lee, Jack 66 Lee, Rose 66 Leffert, Marla 18,24,25,27,40,42,43,52,82 Lewis, Dean 54,82 Light, Charles 59 Linn, Elsie 67 Long, Marita 43,52,82 Lowman, Connie 42,52,84,85 Lowman, Pam 42,43,44,52,79,80 Lowman, Tom 21,82 Mabie, Sue Ellen 4,38,39,42,85 Marshall, Rita 40,42,52,85 Marshall, Wanda 14,40,41,43,52,69,73,77 Martin, John 33,85 Mattix, Dana 6,7,8,9,42,52,79,80 McBride, Jim 13 McClone, Steve 82 McQone, Tina 30,44,79 McClure, Arden 65 McFadden, Jim 10,43,48,58,79 McGowan, Terry 68,69,73,77 McKee, John 62 McLaughlin, Deb 40,42,52,85 Mead, John 82 Meiser, Max 46,49,56,60.82,83 Meiser, Tom 7,14,16,41,46,47,54,56,57,60, 68,69,73,77 Meredith, Frank 82 Meredith, Gary 24,25,26,27,36,37,40,43, 85 Meredith, James 33,73,77 Mikel, Seth 82 Mikesell, Kim 54,85 Miller, Darrel 15,24,25,26,27,29,55,69,73, 76 Miller, Doug 79 Miller, Jim 66 Miner, Tod 22,47.48,49,59,79 Minnix, Debbie 19,42,85 Minnix, Larry 85 Minnix, Victor 79 Morrison, Barb 42,73,76 Murcia. Rita 25,26,37,38,40,42,43,44,79 Newman, Cathy 82 Newton, Rosemarie 25,27,40,68,73,76 Norris, Daniel 24,25,85 Norton, Mike 76 Norton, Steve 31,82 Nyenhuis, Ivonne 12,38,69,73,76 Nyenhuis, Lucy 42,43,79 Orcutt, Wayne 79 Owens, John 82 Owens, Kevin 85 Owens, Lisa 79 Parson, Brent 85 Pearson, Chris 40,65 Peters, Gary 6,7,16,29,38,39,43,46,47,50 56.60.68.73.76 Peterson, Barry 38,65 Poli, Pedro 69,76 Pontius, Raymond 34 Powell, Greg 55,82 Poyser, Peggi 13,24,27,42,83 Price, Rick 83 Ralston, Rick 33 Ramirez, Bill 69,77 Rcffitt, Diana 30,79 Reffitt, William 83 Remy, Teresa 24,25,26,79 Richardson. Dallas 79 Richardson, Darrell 83 Richardson, Mike 85 Rickel, Cindy 15.24,25,27,40,42,43,73,77 Ring, Diane 4,25,26,27,42,52,80 Roberts, Dawn 4,37,40,42,43,44,80 Roberts, Doug 38,55,81,83 Robinson, Jay 10,11,15,16,36,37,43,47,54, 56.60.73.76 Robinson, Nellie 41,65,67 Rogers, Christine 52,80 Rohrer, Mike 41,80 Romine, Mary Esther 63 Rominc, Randy 85 Rose, Deena 41,42,52,74,76 Rose, Kevin 51,54,58,83 Rowland, Russel 38,55,74,77 Schwcnk, Ed 14,18,20,36,37,38,39,40,68, 74.76 Schwenk, Jeff 55,80,81,83 Secrist, Jeff 83 Senff, Leslie 42,80 Shaffer, Matt 74,76 Shand, Joyce 24,25,26,37,40,42,52,81,83 Shepherd, Carl 55,80 Shepherd, Pam 40,42,80 Shoemaker, Jeff 7,14,16,23,29,39,46,47, 54.56.60.74.76 Shoemaker, Pat 47,67 Shortz, Marvin 83 Sinclair, Diane 74,77 Sinclair, Richard 41,43,47,80 Sinclair. Sally 4.24,25,31,40,42,43,83 Slone, Dan 80 Slone, Ralph 74,77 Smith, Steve 25,80 Smythe, Candy 10,1 1.24.25.26.27,36,37, 40,43,52,85 Smythe, Cindy 28,29,41,74,76 Snipes, Terry 54,80 Sponseller, Gary 5,14,16,36,37.43,46.47, 50,51,56,57,60,69,77,79 Sprong, Candy 44,80 Sprong, Rick 77 Stafford, Jim 80 Stavedahl, Stacy 40,42,43,52,83 Stephens, Mike 54,80 Stifflcr, Pat 25,54,55,57,80 Swick, Mark 80 Swick, Tim 83 Tatman, Barb 40,52,65 Teel, Bruce 80 Teel, Toni 24,25,27,40,44,69.74.76 Teel, Vicki 31,83 Testcrman, Donna 80 Thompson, Donna 66 Thompson, Duane 5,55,74,77 Tibbets, Barb 10,1 1,14,15,24,25,26,27,36 40,42,43,52,74.77 Tinkey, Renee 4,24,25,26,42,52,80 Tucker, Cathy 24,25,26,42,52,83 VanEtten, Mike 80 Vernattcr, William 22,80 Walton, Mike 83 Ward, Mary 80 Warren, Dan 32,54,58,83 Webb, Jim 8,9,16.46,47,48,49,80 Weber, Jim 47,60,65 Weirick, Lori 85 Welch, Alan 4,10,11,14,15,16,24,25,26,2 36.37.39.40.43.51.58.75.76 Whetstone, Jerry 5,20.21,43,49,46,47.49 50,58,83 Wiley, Rex 80 Wilhelm, Blanch 67 Williams, Randy 19,24,25,85 Williams, Ryan 46,47,48,49,80 Wilson, Wymond 62 Wise, Mark 39,54,83 Witham, Novelene 40,80 Wolfe, Donna 40,42,43,44,83 Wyatt, Gary 63,69,75,77 Wyatt, Rick 3,83 Yates, Alicia 41,42,52,85 Yates, Kattie 30,80 Yates, Randy 69,75,77 Yazel, Teresa 14,15,24,25,26,37.38,39.4( 42.52.75.76 Yeiter, Jerry 21,83 Young, Dennis 32,55,59,83 Zolman, Emma 67 88