Mercer High School - Hi Times Yearbook (Mercer, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1968 volume:

Zke Mercer Migk Sekool 1968 Hi- Karen Snyder Sditor Cathy Kyle Co-editor Jits. Judith Owens Advisor foreword Mi- antes, a book of collected memories, is a tradition at Mercer High School. Established many years ago, the Mi-Zimes has been recording life in the school as it has recorded the activities of generations of Mercer students. In planning this year's volume, the staff had a desire to produce a book which would bring back in the years ahead pleasant memories to the students of Mercer High. These memories will become more cherished as the years go by. To these students, we are pleased to present the 1968 Mi-Zimes. 2 Contents AVMJMJSZKAZJOfl...5 SSMJOKS........... 15 UMDSKCCASSMSM......35 ACZJVJZJSS.........61 OKGAfflZA ZJOflS...73 AZMCSZJCS........ 101 QKAVUAZJOfl...... 129 AWSKZJSm......... 139 3 Mr. Seth Gustin Certain individuals have developed the ability and understanding which sets them a-part as outstanding administrators. Mr. Gustin is such a person. He gave us new thought-provoking viewpoints on many questions. He was always kind and considerate. ready to help us if we were willing to help ourselves. Mr. Gustin was a man who gained the respect and admiration of all who worked with him. The members of the Mi- Gates staff are proud to dedicate this 9oS Hi- Gates to Mr. Gustin. and wish to thank him for being one of our educators who devote their lives to the furthering of knowledge and instruction that democracy might live. 4 ADMJMSZKA ZJOft The welfare of the Mercer Area schools is well placed in the capable hands of our dedicated school board and administrators. Zap row, John Jewell. Roy Marsh. Wayne McCullough. Edwin Thorn. Clarence Lee. bottom row, George Foster. Bruce McCartney. Vice President. Paul Gill. President. Mrs. Lois Robinson. Secretary. Mr. Rausch Supervising Principal Mr. Borowicz Assistant Principal Mrs. Corner jr. High ijuidcmce Counselor Seeretary Secretary BdBs. Rickard B.S.. Slippery Rock S.T.C.s POD. Bradley. Donald B.S.. California S.T.C.; History Broun. Raymond B.S.. Slippery Rock S.T.C.s M.Ed.. U. of Pittsburgh Gym Bryant. Mrs. Helen B.A.. Grove City Colleges English Campbell. Ronald. £. B.S.. California S.T.C.s Science. Advanced Biology Chapin. Rickatd B.A.. Grove City Colleges French Clark. Carry A. B.. West Liberty State; Band Cook. David B. S.. Edinboro S.T.C.s Math 8 Crawford. Albert £. B.S.. Clarion S.T.C.; M.Ed., Westminster College; Plane Geometry. Algebra I Crawford. Kuby C B.S.. Clarion S.T.C.; Math Creasy. C. Maxwell B.S.Ed.. California S.T.C.i Industrial Arts Duncan, fames B.M.E.. Oberlin Conservatory; M.M.E., Oberlin Conservatory; Chorus. Music flenn. Mes. M ry B.S.. Slippery Rock S.T.C.s Youngstown U. Master’s Equiv.s Librarian Gregory. Kobcrt B.S.Ed.. California State College; Chemistry. Physics. Electronics I II. Physical Science Moovkr. Mes. Chetma B.S. in Commerce. Grove City College; Business. Shorthand. Typing Jvancic. M™ Kristine B.A.. Slippery Rock S.T.C.: English 9 Klumph. Charles B.S.. Youngstown U.« Business. Meek ley. Kay ms mi B.S.. Edinboro S.T.C.s History. koenig. Cuke B.S.. California S.T.C.; Industrial Arts. Merritt. William B.S.. Edinboro S.T.C.; M.Ed.. Penn State U.: Art. Mechanical Drawing. kdander. Paul B.A.. Clarion S.T.C.j English. Meek. Mes. Henrietta B.S.. Penn State U.; Home Economics. Martin. David A. B.. Geneva College; Safety Ed.. Driver's Training. History. Morford. Mes. JsabcUe B. S.. Westminster College; Biology. 10 Murphy. Hurry B.S.. Clarion S.T.C.; Science. Murphy. Mrs .Martha B.A.. Grove City College; English MrCurL Mrs. Opal B.S.. Slippery Rock S.T.C.; Geography. MeCandless. Mrs. Mary Ann B.A.. Slippery Rock S.T.C.; English. McConnell Corrctta B.A.. Thiel College; English. Oddi. Benjamin B.S.. Indiana University; Math. Owens. Mrs. Judith B S.. Slippery Rock S.T.C.; Civics. History. Packard. Kalph A. B. in Psychology. Thiel College; Cert, in Sp. Ed.. Slippery Rock S.T.C.; Special Education. Palmer. Kenneth B. S.. Slippery Rock S.T.C.; Health. Physiology. Patterson. James B.A.. Westminster College; M.Ed.. U. of Pittsburgh; Algebra. Honors Math. Geometry. Sr. Academic Math. Trigonometry. Piecotiu. Mrs. I iryutia B.A.. Thiel College; M.Ed.. Middlebury College; Spanish. Porter. Kiehanl B.S.. Penn State U.; Vocational Agriculture. 11 Sunday. Jtrs. Hetty B.S.. Slippery Rock S.T.C.; Gym. Swagger. John B $.. Geneva College; M A.. Westminster College: History. Szilagyi. yeorge B S.. Youngstown U.; Math Zait. Jlrs. Dorthy B.S.. West Virginia U.: Home Economics. Zaylor. Willis B.A . Thiel College; M.L.. U. of Pittsburg! English Urban. Joseph B.S.. Clarion S.TC.; History. Wallaee. Jirs. Zwila R.N.. Jameson Hospita Nurse. Well-a I Daniel B.S.. Clarion S.T.C.; English 12 {janitors Cafeteria Staff 13 two SSfflOKS As timid seventh graders, we began our six years at Mercer High—finally becoming brave seniors. The period of time between this transition has been filled with many unforgettable experiences. In seventh grade we envied the upperclassmen, admired the seniors, and were completely lost in high school life, though we did manage to have the greatest social event of that year, namely our Class Party. As sophisticated eighth graders, we were more accustomed to the everyday catastrophies of school . . . Although our Class Party turned into an April Flop”, we did manage to fill several buses and invade Conneaut Lake Park for our class trip. Our freshmen year brought us in closer contact with the upperclassmen, since we were no longer isolated in the junior high wing. As sophomores we were the Upperclassmen”. There was never a disappointing moment through the entire year. These days contained many events including. ordering class rings, dissecting those lovely frogs, joining every club imaginable, and generally creating chaos whenever possible. The long-awaited junior year was filled with hard work and changes, yet it was an extremely rewarding year. As juniors we spread our fame as dramatists in the play, Stage Door. May was bustling with our greatest project. In spite of organizational problems and some disasters in artistic creations Around the World in 80 Days was the most exceptional prom ever. Senioritis began the first day as we became superior SENIORS. Now confident and experienced, we worked toward a common goal—GRADUATION! As a class we will long be remembered for our senior grub days, lunch escapades, and our ability to make teachers forget their lesson plans. As seniors we will remember the powder puff football game (injuries and all), the junior high bookroom where many happy hours were spent, the senior stop-off—N.H.S. bookstore. G.G.A., the fun we had working on our second dramatic effort Strange Hoarders, and the breeding of the fruit flies. As we end our years at M.H.S. we take this opportunity to thank the school for what is has done for us and wish GOOD LUCK to those who will follow us. The officers for the Senior class of 1968 are Lewis Mc-Ewen. President: Janet Sefton. Treasurer: Debbie Knause. Vice President: and Bud Johnston. Secretary. The officers and class worked hard to raise money to graduate. This picture is from the Powder Puff Football game which was one of our main projects. Our V for victory was not quite enough to win but we had fun. ARTHUR ADAIR JR. Big Art'' F.F.A. 2. 3s Hall Monitors 3. 4s Basketball 2. 3. 4i Track 3. 4; Cross Country 3; Varsity M 2. 3. 4. BEVERLEY JEAN ADAMS MB.J., Bev” F.T.A. 3; Photo Club 3; Art Club 3. 4; Sr. Tri. Hi.Y. 3. 4: Pep Club 2. 3. LOIS JEAN ALEXANDER Lo” F.N.A. 2t Business Ed. Club 4; F.H.A. 3. 4; Jr. Degree. Chapter Degree. KAREN SUE ALLEN ”Karen” Moofbcats 3s F.T.A. 2-. Photo Club 2-, Art Club. V. Pres. 3. 4; Sr. Tri.Hi.Y. 2. 4; Pep Club 3. WAYNE EUGENE AMON ’ Wayne” F.T.A. 3. 4; Photo Club 4s Boy s Intramurals 4s GGU. SUSAN P. AXE Suzie” F.T.A. 2s Art Club 3. Treas. 3: Business Ed. Club 2; G.A.A. 3. 4. PATRICIA KAY BAKER Pat” F.H.A. 3. 4. Jr. Degree 3. Chapter Degree 4s Business Ed. Club 4s Student Government Day 3. PAUL EDWARD BAKER Smilie” F.F.A 2. 3. 4. Treas. 4; Hall Monitors 3. 4. DENNIS LEE BARDELCIK Pud” Hi times 4; F.T.A. 3. 4; Photo Club 4; Jr. Sr. Class Play: Boy’s Intramurals 2. 3. 4s Basketball Manager 3. 4s GGU. Treas. 4. LAUREL ANNE BARDELCIK ’’Snick” Student Council 3. 4 Mi-times 2, 3. 4s F.T.A. 2. 3. 4; Sr. Tri.Hi.Y. 2. 3s Pep Club 2. 3: Dramatics Club 2. 3: G.A.A. 2. 3. 4; Usherettes. Sec. 3s Jr. Class Play Student Gov't Day. CLIFFORD RUSSELL BARR - Meatball Chorus 2. 3. 4: Boy’s Intramurals 2. 3. LINDA MARIE BAXTER ’Linda B ” Mi-times 3. 4; Hcofbeats 4; F.T.A. 2. sec. 4. Treas. 3; Library Cadets 2. V. Pres. 3; Pres. 4s Sr. Tri. Hi.Y. 2� Dramatics Club 2, 3; G.A.A. 2. 3. 4s Chorus 2. 4; Band 3. 4. Sec. 2; District Band 3s Cheerleader 4: Jr. Sr. Class Play Student Gov’t Day 3. JAMES EDWARD BICKEL Bic” Hi-’CiHKS 4: F.T.A. 3. 4; Photo Club 4; Pep Club 3; Dramatics Club 3. 4: Stage Crew 3; Hall Monitors 4; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Jr. Sr. Class Playi Football 3: Boy's Intramurals 3. 4; G.G.U. DAVID LEE BLACK Dave” Conservation Club 4. THOMAS BOWERS JR Tommy B.” Projection Crew 2-, Stage Crew 2. 3. 4i Sr. Class Play; Football 2, 3. Captain 4; Track 2. 3: Wrestling 4; Varsity M 2. 3. Pres. 4. ROXANNE BULAZO Roxy F.T.A. 4; Art Club 2-. Sr.Tri.Hi.Y. 4: Dramatics Club 3: Chorus 4; Band 2, 3. 4: Jr. Class Play. CEDRIC ALLEN BUTCHY Ced” F. T.A. 3. 4; Photo Club 3. 4; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Jr. Class Play; G. G.U. Pres. CHUCK EDWARD BURNS Chuck” Basketball Manager 4; Boy's Intramurals 2. 3. 4. EDWARD ALBERT CASACIA Satch” F.T.A. 3. 4; Photo Club 4; Boy's Intramurals 4; G.G.U. V. Pres. KATHLEEN SUE CASSIDY Bird Student Council 2; F T.A. 2: Library Cadets 2. 3. 4: Photo Club 2; Sr. Tri. Hi. Y. 2; Pep Club 2; G.A.A. 2. 3. 4; Majorettes 3. 4; Jr. 6 Sr. Class Play. TERRI LYNN CICA •'Terri'' Mi- times 2. 3. 4; Mocfbeats 2, 3. Pg. Ed. 4; F.T.A. 2. 3. 4: N.H.S. 3. 4; Library Cadets 2. 3 V. Pres. 4. Sr. Tri. Hi. Y. 2. Chaplain 3. Secretary 4; Pep Club 2; Dramatics Club 2; Usherettes 3. 4; Band 2. 3. Sec. 4; Jr. Sr. Class Play. Student Gov't Day 3. LOIS IRENE CORNELIUS Corny F.H.A. 3. 4. Jr. Degree. Chapter Degree: Business Ed. Club 4. LINDA LOU CUPIC Linda F.H.A. 2. 3. 4. Jr. Degree. Chapter Degree. Pres. 4: Business Ed. Club 2. 3. 4. JOAN ARLENE DANIELSON Joanie” F.H.A. 3. 4. Jr. Degree. Chapter Degree: Business Ed. Club 2: Sr. Tri. Hi. Y. 4. CHARLOTTE ANNE DOERSCH Library Cadets 3. 4. Art Club 4: Science Club 2; Pep Club 2. 3. 4� Dramatics Club 2. 3: G.A.A. 2: A.F.S. 3. 4: Band 2. 3: Majorettes Ass t. Head 3. Head 4. KAREN LEE ELLIOT Karen F.T.A. 2. 3. Treas. 4: Photo Club 2; Art Club 4: Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2? Pep Club 2. 3; G.A.A. 2. 3. 4: Cheerleaders 3. 4: Jr. Class Play; Student Government Day 3. ROBERTA JEAN EVANS Robbie’' F.H.A.. V. Pres. 4. Jr. Degree. Chapter Degree: Business Ed. Club GAYLE JOAN FURY Spot F.N.A. 2: Chorus 4; G.A.A. PATRICIA LYNN GASPARI Par Photo Club 2: Pep Club 2. DARLENE ELIZABETH GIBSON Darlene F.N.A. 4; F.H.A. 3. Treas. 4: Business Ed. Club 3. 4; Pep Club 3: Chorus 2. 3. 4: G.A.A. 2. 3. PRISCILLA ANNE GLENN F.H.A. 3. 4. Jr. Degree: Library Cadets 2. 3. 4: Business Ed. Club 2. 3; Chorus 4. Track 2. 3. 4; Varsity M 4. JAMES LEE HILL Sam Hall Monitors 4; Jr. Class Play. JOYCE EILEEN HINKSON •Joyce” Business Ed. Club 3; Pep Club 2. 3. 4� Chorus 2. JAMES ROBERT HOUGH Jim” Hall Monitors 3. 4s Track 2. 3. 4; Cross Country 2. 3. 4; Boy's Intramurals 4; Varsity M 2, 3. 4. MONARAE HUNTER Photo Club 2-. Art Club 2, 3; Business Ed. Club. Treas. 2. V. Pres. 3. Sec. 4; Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 2. 3. CHARLES EDWARD INMAN Buckwheat Boy s Intramurals 2. 3. 4. RITA MARIE HITES F.T.A. 2. 3. 4; Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 3; G.A.A. 3. 4. Student Government Day 3. THOMAS KENNETH HOLLIDAY Doc F.F.A. 2. 3: Chorus 2. 3. 4: Boy's Intramurals 3. 4. RHONDA LEE JEWELL Rhonda” F T.A. 2s Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2s Pep Club 3s Student Government Day 3. WILLIAM ROBERT JOHNSTON Bud” N.H.S. 3. 4; Photo Club 4; Hall Monitors 3. 4; Class Sec. 4: Basketball 2. 3. 4s Boy of the Month 3s Boy’s Intramurals 2. 3. 4; Varsity M 4. CAROL ANN JONES Newt” F.N.A. 2. 3. 4s Library Cadets 2. 3. 4s Pep Club 2s Dramatics Club 3; Usherettes 4s Chorus 2. 3. Librarian 4: Band. Treas. 2. 3. V. Pres. 4 Jr. Sr. Class Plays Student Government Day 3. MARY LOUISE KELLY Louse” F.N.A. 2. 3. 4: Pep Club 2. 3; G.A.A. 2. 3s Jr. Class Play. LINDA KISH Unda Rose- Chorus 3. DEBORAH O’BRIEN KNAUSE Debbie Student Council 3. 4s Hi Cimcs 2. 3. 4s Hoofbcais 4s F.T.A.. V. Pres. 3. Pres. 4s Library Cadets 2. 3. 4� Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3. Pres. 4S Pep Club 2. 3s Dramatics Club 2. 3-. G.A.A. 2. 3. 4: Usherettes 3S Jr. Class Plays Student Government Day 3s Class Treas. 2. V. Pres. 4; Mascot 4. HELEN LOUISE KRUCK Krunch Hocfbeats 2s Art Club 2. 3. 4s Business Ed. Club 2s Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2s Pep Club 2. 3s Student Government Day 3. CATHY ANN KYLE 'Kate ’, Cass JOHN MARTIN LURTZ Stage Crew 2. 3. 4; Chorus 2. 3. 3. CATHERINE MAUN Chorus 3. 4; G.A.A. 2. 3. 4. GENE HILMAN MAYS Track 3. 4; Boy's Intramurals 4. RONALD PAUL MIKLOS Student Council 2. 3; Hi Xfimcs 2. 3. Ass t. Ed. 4s Hoofbcats Exchange Ed. 4; F.T.A. 2. 3; Library Cadets 2. 3. 4; Photo Club 2� Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 2. 3; Dramatics Club 2. 3S G.A.A. 2. 3. 4; Usherettes 3; Jr. Class Play; Student Government Day 3t Class V. Pres. 2: Homecoming Attendant 4. CHARLES BENJAMIN LEWIS Charlie C.B. N.H.S. 3. Pres. 4; Stage Crew 4; Jr. Class Play; Class Treas. 3; Track 2; Boy of the Month 3; Boy's Intramurals 2. 3. 4. BARBARA ANN LUCAS Barb Hoofbcats 3s F.T.A. 3. 4; Library Cadets 2. 3. 4; Photo Club 2s Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 2. 3; Dramatics Club 2. 3; G.A.A. 2. 3. 4s Usherettes 3; Jr. Class Play. John 4; Track 2. 4; Cross Country 2. Cathy” Conservation Club. Pres. 4. JOHN EDWIN MOOSE “Sherlock Photo Club 4; Hall Monitors 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Boy s Intra-murals 3. 4; Varsity M 4. LINDA ANN MOOSE Linda Mi umcs 2. Moof beats 2. 3. 4$ F.N.A. 2-, F.H.A. 3; Library Cadets 2. 3. 4; Sr. Tri.-Hi-Y 2-, Chorus. Accompanist 2. 3. 4. Jr. Officer 3. Pres. 4. District Chorus 3. 4� Jr. Class Play. MARK LEWIS McCOY Mark Jr. Sr. Class Play. Football 2. 3. 4; Track 2, 3; Wrestling 4; Boy’s Intramurals 4; Varsity M 3. 4. BRENDA JOYCE McCRORY Brenda Hcofbeats 3s Business Ed. Club 2. 3. Pres. 4; Chorus 2. 3. Sec. 4. JOYCE KATHRYN McCULLOUGH Joyce Business Ed. Club 4; Usherettes 3: Chorus 2. 3. Uniforms 4. CHUCK WILLIAM MORTLAND Chuck RICHARD MADISON McCARTNEY Rich Boy s Intramurals 4. LEWIS PAUL McEWEN Lewie” N.H.S. 3. 4i Photo Club 2. 3. 4s Hall Monitors 3. 4s Jr. S Sr. Class Play Track 2; Cross Country 2; Boy of the Month 4; Boy’s Intramurals 3. 4; Class Pres. 2. 3. 4. ROBERT WAYNE McKAY Rabbit” JOHN STANLEY NOVAK Smedley” Student Council 3; N.H.S. 3. V. Pres. 4; Photo Club 2. 3. 4; Stage Crew 4; Hall Monitors 3. 4; Cross Country 3i Boy of the Month 2; Class V. Pres. 3. MARY ROSE PALMER Zombi” F.H.A. 2. 3. 4: Chorus 2. 3. 4; Folk Group 4. ROBERT HOWARD PALMER Stu” Stage Crew 4; Jr. Class Play: Basketball 2; Boy’s Intramurals 2. 3. 4� Class Sec. 3. WAYNE MORRIS PEARS Wayne Conservation Club 4. FRANCES LEE PEBBLES Tinky” Mi Vuhcs 3. 4� F.T.A. 2. 3. Library Cadets 2� Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 2; Dramatics Club 2. 3s G.A.A. 2S Usherettes 3; Chorus 2. Jr. Officer 3. Attendance Officer 4; Majorettes 3. 4 s Jr. Class Play? Class Sec. 2. PAUL MARTIN PESEK Peaches-' F.T.A. 2. 3s F.F.A. 2-. Photo Club 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 3: Projection Crew 2. 3; Stage Crew 2. 3. 4; Hall Monitors 4: Football 2. 3. Co-Captain 4: Boy s Intramurals 2. 3. 4: Varsity M 2. 3. 4. ALICE JEAN PETERS A.J. F.T.A. 3. 4; N.H.S. 3. Sec. 4: Dramatics Club 3; G.A.A. 2. 3. 4; Jr. S Sr. Class Play; Student Gov t Day 3. DAVID CALVIN PHILLIPS -Phlips'- Photo Club 4; Hall Monitors 3, 4; Chorus 3. 4. District Chorus 4. Regional Chorus 4; Band 2. 3. 4; Boy s Intramurals 4. GLEN HOWARD PORTER Beatle Jr. Class Play. ROBERT JOSEPH PRIESTER Bob F.F.A. 2. 3. 4. MARK ALAN PROCNER ‘ Bass ’ Football 4. Manager 2. 3; Boy s Intramurals 2. 3. 4. MARY JANE PROCTOR ' Jane Hoofbcats 2. Ass t Ed. 3. Editor 4; Library Cadets 2.3.4; Pep Club 2. 3; Dramatics Club 2; G.A.A. 2. 3 4; Chorus 4; Cheerleader 2. 3; Jr. Class Play. Homecoming Attendant. VINCENT ANTHONY RAGOSTA Vince” Hi-fiates 4; F.T.A. 4; Science Club 3; Chorus 4: Boy’s Intramurals 4: Conservation Club 4. NANCY ANN REDFOOT Nance F.N.A. 2. Sec.-Treas. 3. Pres. 4; Library Cadets 2. 3; Photo Club 4; G.A.A. 2; Chorus 2; Student Gov’t Day 3. Homecoming Queen. JOHN ALLEN REEHER Stimie Pep Club 3; Football 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Boy’s Intramurals 3, 4; Varsity M 4. KATHY ANN ZABOROSKI REICHEL F.N.A. 3: Library Cadets 2. 3; Photo Club 4; Chorus 2. 3. 4. JAMES ERROL REICHEL Bull Photo Club 3. Treas. 4; Chorus 3. 4; Football 2. Track 2. THOMAS KENNEDY REZNOR JR. Tim N.H.S. 4; Hall Monitors 4$ Jr. Class Play; Basketball 2. 4s Football. Manager 4: Boy’s Intramurals 2. 3. 4; Varsity M 4. ELIZABETH SUSAN RINGER Swinger- Student Council 2. 3. 4; Hoof beats 3. 4: Library Cadets 2. 3. 4i Photo Club 2; Art Club. Sec. 3; Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 2. 3; G.A.A. 2: Usherettes 3. 4: Majorettes 2; Cheerleader 3. 4; Jr. S Sr. Class Play; Student Gov’t Day. 29 MARY BELLE RODDY F T.A. 3. 4s N.H.S. 3. 4: Dramatics Club 3; G.A.A. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 2; Jr. S Sr. Class Play Student Gov’t Day 3. PATRICIA DIANNE RUSSELL ,,Dianne Hi-Zincs 2. 3. 4: Hcofbcats 2: Photo Club 2. 3. Sec. 4; Art Club 4; Student Gov t Day 3; S.S.S.. Pres. 4. RICHARD CLAIR SCHWANBECK ’’Dick” F.T.A. 3. 4; F.F.A. 2. 3. V. Pres. 4; Photo Club 4. LAWRENCE RAYMOND SCOTT JR. Squid” F.F.A. 2. 3. Reporter 4. Demonstration Team 2. JANET ELAINE SEFTON Janet” Hi-Zincs 2. 3. Photo Ed. 4; F.T.A. 2. 4; N.H.S. 3. 4; Library Cadets 2. 3. 4; Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2. Sec. 3. Treas. 4; Pep Club 2. 3; G.A.A. 2; Usherettes. Pres. 3. 4; Chorus 2: Jr. S Sr. Class Plays Student Gov't Day 3s Class Treas. 4. RICHARD EARL SHAFFER F.F.A. 4; Projection Crew 4. JAMES IRWIN SHARPLESS •Jim” N.H.S. 4s Science Club 3. V. Pres. 4; Hall Monitors 3. 4. TIMOTHY JAMES SHICK ’Twinkletoes’' Photo Club 3. Pres. 4; Projection Crew 4; Stage Crew 4; Chorus 2. JOHN ROBERT SMOLNIK Shad Hall Monitors A. Football 4. Manager 2. 3i Basketball 2, 3. Captain 4; Boy's Intramurals 2. 3. 4; Varsity M 2. 3, Treas. 4. ORVILLE WILLIAM SNOW ' Blitz’ F.F.A 2. 3. 4: Jr. Class Play; Football 4: Wrestling 4; Boy’s Intramurals 4� Varsity M 3, 4. HARRY JAY SNYDER Harr Photo Club 3. 4; Basketball. Manager 2. 3. 4: Boy’s Intramurals 4. KAREN ALICIA SNYDER Snyd Hi-'Cimcs. Business Manager 2. Layout Ed. 3. Editor 4; N.H.S. 3. 4; Pep Cub 2. 3; G.A.A. 2. 3. 4; Usherettes 3. 4; Cheerleaders 2. 3. Captain 4; Jr. Class Play; Student Gov’t Day. ARTHUR EUGENE SPANGLER Art Chorus 2. 3. 4; Sr. Class Play; Boy’s Intramurals 3. 4. JAMES ALEXANDER STRANAHAN IV ’•Jim” N.H.S. 3. 4: Hall Monitors 4; Student Gov’t Day 3; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Cross Country 3. Co-Captain 4; Boy of the Month 2; Boy’s Intramurals 2. 3. 4; Varsity M 3. Sec. 4. CAROLYN FAYE THOMPSON ••Carol Library Cadets 2. 3; Business Ed. Club 2. G.A.A. 3; Chorus 2. 3. 4. WILLIAM DAVE TOBEY -Bill- Student Gov’t Day 3; Football 3; Conservation Club 4. DARLENE TREPASSO Poodle- Photo Club 2; Art Club 2. 3; Business Ed. Club 2; Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 3; G.A.A. 2. 3. DAVID BRUCE VAN VERTH V Student Council 2. Pres. 4; Mi-Zimcs 2. Sports Ed. 3. Business Manager 4; N.H.S. 3. Treas. 4; Hall Monitors 4; Jr. £ Sr. Class Play; Student Gov’t Day 3; Football 2. 3. 4: Boy of the Month 4; Boy's Intramurals 2. 3. 4. GLORIA DIANE WATTERSON Gloria F.H.A. 4; Chorus 2; Jr. Class Play. CECELIA ROSE WILDS Cel- Student Council 2; F.T.A. 2; G.A.A. 2; Chorus 2; Jr. £ Sr. Class Play. Mi-Zimcs 3. Advertising Ed. 4. Moofbeats'l. 3; F.T.A. 2; Photo Club 2. 3; Pep Club 2; Dramatics Club 2. 3; Band 2. 3. 4. District Band 2. 4; Dance Band 2. 3. 4; Jr. Class Play; Student Gov’t Day 3. DENISE MARIE YARIAN RODNEY EDWARD YEAGER “Arab'’ Pep Club. V. Pres. 3; Hall Monitors 4; Jr. Class Play: Football 2. 3. Captain 4; Basketball 4; Boy s Intramurals 2. 3. 4i Varsity M 3. V. Pres. 4. LINDA LOU YOUNG •’Linda’’ Heofbaits 3; F.H.A. 3.4; Business Ed. Club 2; Chorus 4. GREGORY GEORGE ZAHURANEC Greg N.H.S. 4: Photo Club 4; Track 4; Cross Country 4; Conservation Club. Treas. 4. PENNY JOANN ZAMBINO ’Penny’’ Business Ed. Club 2; G.A.A. 2. 3; Chorus 3. 4. PAUL WESLEY ZIGO ’ Paul’’ Photo Club 3; Chorus 2. 3. 4. GORDON THOMAS ZIMMERMAN ’’Turk” Photo Club 3. 4: Hall Monitors 4; Basketball. Manager 3. 4; Boy s Intramurals 4; Varsity M 3. 4; Conservation Club 4. 33 SENIORS NOT PICTURED DAVID ROBERT FORRESTER ••Dave Chorus 2. 3. SALLY LOUISE KELSO •'Sal F T.A. 2. Pep Club 2. 3; Dramatics Club 3; Jr. Class Play; Student Gov't Day. LEWIS MICHAEL KITE Mike- Chorus 2. 3. Treas. 4; Wrestling 4. UNDSRCCA SSMSJV Class Of President....................................Larry Muha Vice President......................Raymond Jewell Secretary............................Irene Amos Treasurer............................ Bill Francis Vop Kow, John Abplanalp. Barb Aites. John Alderson. Irene Amos. Debbie Anderson. Howard Anderson. Kow 2i Janet Anderson. Pat Angiermeir. Barb Baxter. Joanne Beich. Jack Bell. Kathy Bell. Kow if.- Ed Best. Ben Bissett. Cliff Black. Ron Black. LaVerne Breauchy. Dave Bronson. 36 top Kow, Sherry Buckley. Tom Burkhart. John Byers. Gary Caldwell. Don Calhoun. Kow 2, Alana Carucci. Jackie Cica. Shelia Conley. Peggy Crilly. Lewis Bandrea. Kow 3, Russ Davis. Lenny DeAugustino. Judy Delgros. Linda Dillinger. Kow 4, Faith Donaldson. Karen Drenning. Ken Dummett. Donna Dunn. Kow St David Eakin. Debbie Elford. Bill Evans. Dorita Ferguson Kow 6, Cheryl Filer. Cindy Filer. Dan Filer. George Forrester. Kow 7i Bill Francis. Paula Frankenburg. Dave Fry-drych. Ron Gabany. 37 top Row-. Diane Geiwitz. Lorraine Gilliland, Ed Graham. Jim Harak-al. Debra Hayford. Lorie Hogan Row 2-. Betty Hogue. Betsy Hover. Paul Hough. Paulette Hough. Rick Houston. Nancy James. Row 3, Ray Jewell. Hal Johnson. Dave Jordon. Gary Keck. Mary Ann Kelso. Mary King. Row 4• Kathi Kingerski. Joe Kish. Ellen Klaas. Sandy Kloos. Bill Krafcheck. Londa Lamberton. Row 5 Linda Leish-er. Jon Levine. Mark Livermore. Fred Love. Tom Lynn. David Mariacher. 38 Zcp Kow-. Dan Masson, Pat Means. Bud Meckley. Calvin Michael. Marlene Miklos. Kow 2t Norma Mills. Jim Minner. Lynn Mitchell. Isabelle Morford. Jerry Morris. Kow 3, Jim Morrison. Jack Mortland. Larry Muha. Virginia Murphy. Kow 4-. Peggy McCandless. Janie McCann. Sandy McGhee. Andy Narlee. Kow 5t Ron Nickel. Melinda Norris. John Oakes. Susan Oakes Kow 6-. Kim Oddi. Eilleen Ogilbee. Lynn O Mahony. Mary Patterson. Kow 7t Doug Patton. Vicki Pears. Jeff Plummer. Ron Priester. 39 Zop Row-. Sherry Rice. Terry Ringer. Bonnie Rodemoyer. Linda Rode-moyer. Larry Rodgers. Tom Rodgers. Row 2, Janet Romer. Joyce Row-bottom. Dave Russell. Bill Ryder. Annette Schell. Cyndi Schultz. Row 3, Ed Schwartz. Willie Shaver. Keith Seidel. Pam Smith. Pat Smith. Gary Smolnik. Row 4 . Carol Springer. Susie Stephan. Barbara Swartz. Connie Swartzbeck. Don Swingle. Cathy Thompson. Row 5: Joel Thompson. Nancy Thompson. Dale Toth. Scott Uber. John Urey. Paul Valler. Row A Jo Vogan. Debbie Wardle. Dean Woods. 40 Class Of “70” President...................... Cathy Swartz Vice President.............. Ed DeAugustino Secretary.............................. Bill Priester Treasurer............................... Don McCarl Xop row: Pat Abplanalp. Joyce Adair. Gene Adams. Terry Amos. Tom Amos. Kow2 Faye Anderson. Otto Anderson. Diane Aubel. Julie Babnis. John Bartholomew. Row 3, Jerry Bayer. Linda Black. Michael Black. Dick Blatt. Gail Bogner. 41 Zop Kow-. Nancy Boyd. Chuck Boyer. Terry Brest. Joan Brown. Mickey Bundrant. Bill Burke. Alice Burns. Kow 2i Majorie Campbell. Diane Casacia. Tom Cogley. John Corner. Judy Cresswell. Eddie De Augustino. Joe De Marco. Kow 3, Linda Dicks. Sherry Dicks. Rhonda Dulaney. Bill Dummett. Jeri Dunn. Teresa Ealey. Luann Ellis. Kow 4: Darby Emery. Lois English. Terry Fascetti. Gaylord Felix. Jim Ferry. Bob Filer. Larry Filer. 42 Zop row, Dave Finney. Dennis Frantz. Henrietta Gallegos. Nancy Glunt. Row 2, Melissa Graham. Dave Hall. Denny Hamilton. Becky Hardy. Row St, Danny Harris. Chris Hayford. Jerry Heckathorne. Jim Holliday. Row 4 Sandra Hood. Cindy Horam. Billie Horchler. Debbie Houston. Row 5� Dave Jackal. Joyce Jameson. Marilyn Jewell. Mark Jones. Row 6, Linda Kelecy. Ernie Kelly. Nancy Kelso. Donald Kinney. Row 7, Jim Kish. Lindy Kite. Pat Knause. Keith Knowlton. 43 Zop row-. Mary Kozma. Carol Krafcheck. Kathy Krafcheck. Gerald Lait. Kow 2-. Kathy Lee. Brian Livenspire. Larry Livermore. Barb Llewellyn. Kow 3t Jim Locke. George Long. Mark Magee. Anita Maroscher. Kow 4-. Mimi Mattocks. Mike Mayer -chek. Homer Mays. Don McCarl. Kow 5 Amy McClelland. Diane McClure. Linda McCracken. Jeanne McElrath. Kow Bill McElrath. Ellen Mc-Ewen. Terry McKay. Linda Miller. Kow 7, John Mongiello, Jim Moore. Dan Moose. Marilyn Moose. 44 Zop Kow.- Barb Mortland. Dennis Mudrak. Linda Murcko. Gary Or-losky. Linda Pache. Joe Parker. Esther Patterson. Kow two, Buddy Pears. Kip Pears. Bob Pebbles. Wayne Peters. Sharon Peterson. Bruce Philson. Lance Piccolin. Kow Vkrce, Susan Porkalob. Bill Priester. Rick Prokopchuk. Kathy Ragosta. Nancy Rausch. Lynne Redic. Russell Reeher. Kow Jour-. Skip Reznor. Diane Ringer. Jill Romer. Don Roudybush. John Ryder. 45 Cop KffW: Debbie Sealand. Gretchen Sepik. Mark Sepik. Cheri Shafer. Row 2, Ellen Shaffer. Raymond Shaffer. Susan Shardy. Gladys Shirley. Alan Snyder. Dick Snyder. Debbie Steen. Row St Bonnie Stormer. Cathy Swartz. Paul Tharpe. Bill Thompson. Dennis Thompson. Judy Thompson. Mark Thompson. Row 4: Mary Thompson. Martha Thorn. Peggy Titus. Terry Uber. Lynn Wal-heim. John Wallace. Chris Wieand. Row 5: Beth Williams. Don Wilson. Roberta Winner. Frances Yakela. Linda Young. Claudia Zahu-ranec. Pam Zigo. 46 Class Of “71 President...................... Dale McCurdy Vice President................ Nancy Morford Secretary-Treasurer ....................Kathy Murphy iop row- Peggy Abplanalp. Debbie Allen. Jim Amon. Dave Anderson. Patty Anderson. Debbie Anhalt. Richard Armour. Row 2: Sheryl Babies. John Baker. Jim Baxter. Linda Best. Shelia Beveridge. Mary Jane Black. Jeff Blaze. Row 3, Gary Blystone. Kathy Blystone. Darlene Boles. Ken Bowers. Sandy Bowers. Russell Brautigan. Kay Brenneman. 47 Zop row, Joyce Butch. Linda Cameron. Cheryl Carucci. Cindy Caulfield. Mary Charsar. John Cocchi. Robert Conley. How 2, Carol Cornelius. Diane Coryea. Max Creasy. Betty Cupic. Susan Danielson. Walter Darrrugh. Jim De Marco. How 3t Martin De Preta. Jeff Dillinger. Ray Dodds. Patty Drenning. Becky Ellis. Debby Ellis. Paul Ellis. 48 Zop row-. Linda Fargo. John Frydrych. Ray Gabany. Marsha Garrett. Kow 2, Rina Gas-peri. Larry Geiwitz. Steve George. Bob Gibson. Kow 3: Debby Glenn. Debby Griffiths. Bob Grossman. Susan Habbyshaw. Kow 4s Cindy Hall. Pat Harton. Debby Heasley. Donna Hines. Kow 5s Darlene Hinkson. Tim Hites. Diane Hoagland. Debby Hogue. Kow Ch Debby Hogue. Karen Horam. Gary Hufnagel. Roberta Huston. Kow 7s Karen Ivers. George Jenkins. Dick Jewell. Walter Johnson. 49 Zop row. Kelly Jones. John Kelly. Betsy Kelso, Calvin Klaas, Kow 2: Mike Kloos. Leslie Knapp. Rose Ann Kozma. Bernie Kutcher. Kow 3, Beth Kyle. Peggy Kyle, Karen Leisher. Debby Livermore. Kow 4, Mike Llewllyn. Charles Locke. Vivian Lukas. Sherry Mack. Kow 5: Marlowe Magee. Bonnie Mariacher. Janet Marsh. Joanne Marsh. Kow Tim Martin. Chuck Masson. Cory Masson. Marty Mattocks. Kow 7 Linda Mayerchek. Mary Jane Maykowski. Roger McCauslin. Pat Mc-Crumb. ; 50 top rowt Margie McCullough. Dale McCurdy. Larry McEwen. Tom McEwen. Bonita Meade. John Meckley. Celeste Merritt. Row 2: Mike Metelsky. Jim Mezzara. Margaret Miller. Marla Miller. Betty Mills. Shelly Minner. Fred Minshull. Row St Glenda Minshull. Valerie Minshull. Nancy Morford. Paul Morris. Susan Morrison. Barbara Mudrack. John Muha. 51 Zop row, Kathy Murphy. Roger Narlee. Donald Nelson. Mike Patton. Janine Peterson. Myron Purich. Arthur Ragosta. Kow 2: Deb-by Reddinger. Sandy Redic. Gary Redmond. Don Redmond. Becky Reeher. Linda Reichard. Jim Reynolds Kow 3, Bob Ricci. Mary Jo Robinson. Dennis Rodemoyer. Karl Schwartz. Sherry Seelbaugh. Wendy Seidel. Debby Shaffer. 52 Zop rowt Kenneth Shaffer. Michael Shannon. Judy Sharpless. Elaine Shifflett. Janice Shifflett. Row 2-. Sharon Sines. Jackie Snow. Sam Snyder. John Soos. Barry Spiker. Row St Bob Stambaugh. Mary Stiver. Bob Stranahan. Kathy Stranahan. Shirley Swingle. Row 4, Tim Swingle. Russell Thompson. Sandra Thompson. Terry Thompson. Dorothy Tunstall. Row 5t Linda Votino. Carl Walheim. Doris Walter. Lynda Wasser. Diane Weaver. Row 6-. Jeff Weinel. Michele Wester. Cindy Whited. Colleen Williams. Row 7� Iva Yakela. David Zahur-anec. Leta Zahuranec. Stephen Zigo. 53 Assemblies Among the numerous assemblies presented during the year at our high school was a play called the Boor written by Chekoff. It was performed by members of the Baillie Theater group who toured the middle Atlantic and New England States presenting this play at innumerable schools and civic events. Another assembly was presented by the lip With People cast which is comprised of high school and college students representing the youth of the nation. This non-profit organization travels from its home-base of New York to various parts of the United States spreading the message of patriotism. Their performance was composed of lively songs with fast tempos and several numbers featuring audience participation. 54 Class Of “72” President......................... Art Amos Vice-President................ Marilyn Creasy Secretary-Treasurer................ Dan Slater Zop Kow, Richard Dunham. John Bissell. David Bain. Boyd Clevenger. Dennis Elford. Daniel Donaldson. Art Amos. Charles Doll-man. Kow 2, William Cupic. Rowdy Conley. Forrest Bochy. John Cornelius. Charles Burke. Russell Bobanich. Tim Bell. Richard Cog-ley. Tom Black. Alan Barner. Dennis Cassidy. Kow S, Phyllis Del- gros. Jenny Bowers. Debbie Drapola. Pamela Eckman. Eileen Best. Connie Clendenin. Cynthia Bayer. Kathy Baker. Kathy DeMaia Kow 4, Marsha Burns. Susan Abplanalp. Marilyn Creasy. Cynthia Conley. Janet Dixon. Louise Campbell. Toni D'Angio. Pat D'Angio. Valerie Amon. 55 Rottom Row, G. Habbyshaw. C. Foster. R. Husband. M. Guy. F. Forrester. P. Hites. S. Hoffman. D. George. M. Kelley. Row 2, C. Jordan. A. Goodrick. J. Jackal. J. Hensel. C. Hamilton. S. Filer. K. Hennegan. P. Johnson. M. Ivers. J. Filer. Row 3, T. Jenkins. D. James. P. Jones. K. Kavanaugh. T. Hover. R. Heckathorne. J. Filer, D. Heasley. R. Fox. J Houston. Row 4: R. Holler. W. Goodrick. P Fedorchak. W. Hackett. M. Heckathorne. Rottoni Row-. P. Lehman, C. Masson. D. Lengel. M. Myers, G. Miller. K. Lucas. D. Mills. S. Meanor. Row 2-. C. Mayerchek. C. Kish. B. Leisher. K. McCoy. D. Michaels. T. McClure. P. Mattocks. J. Love. L. McCrumb. Row 3, P. Miller. C. Moose. B. Kish. M. McCartney. J. Knapp, D. McElrath. H. Maroucher. K. Mills. D. Murdock. M. Klingensmith. T. Mayerchek. Row 4-. R Locke. R McConnell. T. Krafcheck. C. McClelland. M. Kruck, G. Lucas. J. Miklos. W. Long. L. Moose. N. Mitchel. R. Knight. 56 Bottom Kow-. K. Roddy. G. Pollock. N. McEwen. D. Shardy. L. Por-kalob. K. Pears. K. Sharpless. J. Sealand. R. Schwanbeck. Kow 2, D. Russell. C. Redfoot. J. Sheasley. D. Philson. M. Sepik. C. Pe-sek. J. Norris. B. Reichel. V. Palmer. Kow 3: L. O'Conner. N. Pyle. R. Slater. G. Orlosky. T. Sampson. M. Plummer. S. Paxton. L. Peters. D. Slater. W. Roddy. R. McKee. Kow 4-. R. Schultz. D. Peterson. J. Nickle. J. Shaffer. P. Rea. R. Reagle. F. Sagulla, F. Smith. J. McElrath, P. Pyle. Bottom Kow-. C. Tharpe. A. Zigo. V. Vechnak. S. Welton. D. White. D. Young. C. Wallace. J. Tiernan. S. Welton. C. Sneizek. V. Wilson. D. Walter. Kow 2: J. Thompson. R. Thompson. J. Votino. G. Smith. J. Woods. B VanDyke. B. Struthers. F. Yakela. Kow j?. D. Wardle. E. Zigo. B. Swingle. G. Vanderveen. R. Sulfridge. B. Turner. J. Waddel. R. Williams. G. Wiley. Kow 4-. T. Walmsley. R. Weaver. G. Urey. W. Swingle. G. Yeager. D. Spalding. J. Thompson. J. Young. 57 Class Of “73” Vice President....... Allison Tiernan Secretary-Treasurer . . Bill Zahuranec President............ Michelle Tobey bottom Kow, D. Behr. C. Amos. S. Bissett. A. Anderson. B. Adair. B. Black. M. Barr. L. Babies. Kow 2, G. Barr. D. Anderson. R. Barr. T. Armour. T. Baker. B. Angermeier. J. Badger. T. Anhalt. R. Ab-planalp. Kow 3R. Anderson. R. Abbott. J. Aites. L. Barkley. R. Abbott. D. Bell. J. Bickel. T. Bardelcik. 58 Bottom Kow, S. Black. A. Ferguson. M. Ellis. C. Drenning, C. Cornelius. S. Dunn. T. Fascetti. G. Blakely. D. Carucci. Kow 2, J. Dil linger. C. Darraugh. D. Breneman. $. Campbell. G. Gazad. A. DeMarco. L. Bulazo. T. Bagner. J. Crilley. A. Brunberg. I. Elford. Kow 3, R. Evans. A. DeMarco. J. Danielson. D. Chaussard. D. Cornelius. B. Collins. G. Filer. B. Campbell. C. Davis. W. Crea. R. Conley. Kow 4: D. Elliot. J. Brautigan. J. Burk. J. Bunny. S. Carucci. D. Bundrant. B. Corner. D. Dick. Bottom Kow: L. Lamberton. C. Harris. P. Grimm. J. Levine. B. Hackett. B. Krafchek. S. Houston. C. Knowlton. N. Hayford. G. Klaas. K. Jones. Kow 2: W. Kelson. D. Kelsey. T. Harton. D. Har-ton. T. Kelso. R. Hurtt. K. Laaks. R. Frydrych. Kow 3, R. Hoover. B. Liston. J. Kozma. P. Glenn. D. Gilliland. B. Hogan. E. Kelly. F. Kish. J. Greggs. Kow 4, T. Hackett, J. Heazlett. D. Jewell. R. Harton. F. Graham. P. Jaillet. M. King. D. Lengel. 59 bottom Row, K. Pyle. K. O'Mahoney. M. Magner. P. McCandless. R. Miller. D McElrath. I. Redic. B. Long. D. Matlern. N. McCullough. Row 2: K. Llewelyn. D. Peterson. K. Morris. L. Marks. B. Miller. V. Mezzera. C. Robinson. L. Millard. P. Miller. C. Murdock. Row 3, K. Long. S. Patton. T. Muha. S. O’Tool. D. Mariacher. E. Oaks. J. Redmond. R. Mezzara. H. Reeher. J. Mayerchek. K. Ra gosta. Row 4, G. Oakes. R Palmer. S. McQuiston. S. Mannozzi. M. Morrison. J. Rea. B. Morris. R. Maykowski. D. Middendorf. D. Miklos. Rottom Row, M. Swingle. R. Wasser. M. Tobey. S. Thorn. D. Young. M. Zambino. M. Taylor. L. Turner. C. Shardy. Row 2, C. Schiestle. B. Swingle. D. Snyder. M. Struthers. E. Thompson. V. Schcengost. K. Stiver. V. VanDyke. A. Tiernan. L. Schiestle. Row 3, J. Urey. E. Winger. M. Russell. M. Sailar. R. Zigo. D. Zambino. R. Schwan-beck. R. Thompson. S. Saxion. R Sealand. T. Smolnik. Row 4, T. Shaffer. D. Shaffer. D. Springer. A. Spalding. G. Spalding. K. Sef-ton. T. Miklos. D. Sines. E. Zahuranec. D. Uber. B. Zahuranec. 60 I jezmzjss 62 Homecoming The Homecoming was launched by a parade of floats led by the Mustang marching band in honor of the Homecoming Queen, Nancy Redfoot. and her court, Jane Proctor and Cathy Kyle. The Mighty Mercer Mustangs defeated the Lakeview Sailors in a rousing game with the final score of 19-0. Halftime festivities included the crowning of Queen Nancy by co-captain Tom Bowers as the band played Miss America. The Queen, in her splendor, presented co-captain Tom Bowers with the symbolic football. The following night. Queen Nancy and her attendants reigned over the annual Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the chorus. Ponchos and somberos set the mood for the gay affair held in the gym. Music was provided by. Stormin' JOorman amt the Hurricanes and the Seventh Chapter as the best Home-coming ever came to an end. Brent Long. Jane Proctor. Ed Casacia. Nancy Redfoot. Cathy Kyle. Jay Chase. 63 Cast: 'Debbie IVardle. ken Dummett. Mary Ann Kelso. Paula fiankenburg. Kay Jewell. Harb Hatter. Dan Masson. Cidy filer. Kathy Kingerski. Don Swingle. Howard Andersen. lJr. Class Play “Zke Cittle Minister On the evening of December 2nd. the curtain rose on the Junior Class presentation of The Little Minister . under the direction of Miss Kay McKain. The three-act drama written by James Barrie takes place in a rustic village of nineteenth century Scotland. It is the story of the young minister. Gavin Dishart (Ray Jewell) and Babbie (Barb Baxter) a rebellious gypsy girl. Gavin meets Babbie when she breaks into his home to hide after escaping from jail. Despite the fact that she is being chased by the police. Babbie continues to help the villagers in their battle against Lord Rintoul (Dan Masson) for better wages. Gavin soon finds himself in a dilemma, torn between what he thinks is his duty, and his love for Babbie. Resolving that his first duty is to himself, he marries her. The story ends happily when the villagers’ demands are met and Babbie reveals herself to be the ward of wealthy Lord Rintoul. Scenes Around MMS 66 On Friday, March 2, 1968, the Mercer High School Band presented No Strings Attached,” the annual spring pop concert at the East Elementary School. The evening was highlighted with selections from the Broadway musicals. The King and I” and Oklahoma . Concert 68 was held Friday. May 3, 1968. in the Mercer High School Auditorium. It featured the Mercer Elementary and Concert Bands. Several selections presented by the High School Concert Band were: St. Anthony's Divertimento.” Toy Symphony. and a patriotic song. Duty. Honor, and Country. which was narrated by Jeff Weinel. Concert 68 was the final concert of the year. Senior band members were recognized. They included: Linda Baxter. Terri Cica. Carol Jones. Denise Yarian. Roxanne Bulazo, and David Phillips. Congratulations to the senior band members and thanks to them for their participation in the band. The Spring Concert and dance was held April 27. 1968 with the theme Flower Power. Guest chorus for the concert was the New Wilmington Area High School Chorus directed by Mr. Racicat. The Mercer High Choralaires were very impressed, also as they sang several very difficult numbers. Chorus accompanists were: Diane Aubel. Carol Jones. Tom Rodgers, and Linda Moose. The Town Cryers.” a psychedelic band from Franklin, Pennsylvania supplied the music at the dance for approximately six hundred students. 67 Cast: Linda Baxter. Carol Jones. Janet Sefton, Terri Cica. Kathleen Cassidy, Susan Ringer, Cel Wilds, Mark McCoy, Jim Bickel, Denny Bardelcik, Dave Van Verth, Lewis Mc-Ewen, Glenn Porter, Tom Bowers. 68 Sr. Class Play ‘'Strange Hoarders ’ ’ Strange hoarders-, a three-act comedy-mystery by George Batson and Jack Kirkland, was presented by the Senior Class on March 29. 1968. The play is centered around Cordelia Tuttle (Janet Sefton) and her crazy boarding house. She has two foster children, Glory (Kathleen Cassidy) and Candy (Terri Cica). and two old boardersj an absent-minded professor (Denny Bardelcik) and a retired sea captain (Mark McCoy). Suddenly, a gang of dangerous crooks stealthily invades Cordelia's boarding house and turns everything topsy-turvy. Under the direction of Miss McConnell and Alice Peters, the student director, the cast and crew toiled to attain perfection. This hilarious comedy demonstrated the fine ability of the Senior Class. 69 Zhe fjr. Sr Prom Stairway Zo Zhe Stars On the night of May I Oth. flickering candlelight enhancing the blue and white decorations, transformed the gym into a Stairway to the Stars as juniors and seniors arrived at the prom. Passing through the red. white, and blue entrance, couples were greeted by Mr. Stephens. Mr. Borowicz. senior class president. Lewis McEwen, and junior class president, Larry Muha. A spell was woven by girls in shimmering gowns gliding across the floor with their escorts to the strains of Al Billen and his band, while pictures were taken against a stary. stairway background. There were stars in everyone's eyes as the magical evening came to a close. But for many, it was only the beginning. Spending A Night with Snoopy and His Friends” at the after-prom party, juniors and seniors ate. laughed, and had a groovy time dancing to music provided by the Ravens” from Titusville. The beauty and spendor of that once-in-a lifetime-night will live on in happy memories. 70 71 72 OKGJWJZA The editors of the 1968 Hi-Times are: Editor-in-Chief, Karen Synder: Assistant Editor, Cathy Kyle; Literary Editor. Linda Baxter; Photography Editor, Janet Sefton; Sports Editor. Tom Rodgers; Business Manager, Dave Van Verth; and Advertising Editor, Denise Yarian. yearbook Hi- times Producing a yearbook is no easy task, yet the 1968 staff of the Mi- Zimcs proved to be successful in their efforts. The book represented the creative abilities of the members. The Hi-Times crystalizes the activities and organizations most important to our high school, through its publication each year. Coordinating these efforts of over 35 students was the editor-in-chief, aided by an assistant editor, literary editor, photography editor, advertising editor, sports editor. and the business manager. Although the staff is faced with many miscellaneous problems. Mrs. Judith Owens, advisor, smoothly works to create the finished product. The memories of the years of learning, planning, laughing and living for the Class of 1968 are found in the Hi-Times. The students that helped the editors compose the yearbook were. AV«' . Tinky Pebbles. Jeri Dunn. Sandra Hood. Roberta Winners. Diane Ringer. Cindy Schultz Keu 2. Debbie Knause. Terri Cica. Laurie Bardelick. Linda Young. Nancy James. Diane Russel Kow f. Claudia Zahuranec. Nancy Rausch. Amy McClelland. Paula Frankenburg. Loraine Gillian. Londa Lamberton The Hoofbeats staff, under the guidance of Miss McConnell, worked hard to publish our school newspaper each month. Editor-in-chief Jane Proctor kept reporters and typists on a rigid schedule compiling news, while page-editors Terri Cica. Jo Vo-gan, Terry Uber. and Sandra Kloos regulated reporting assignments and page-layout. Artists added the finishing touches to the Hoofbeats. and the circu- lation staff distributed the copies. The paper featured such regular columns as Mustang Tales and Lottie Lovejoy”. as well as lively sports articles. thought-provoking editorials, and essential news stories. The Hoofbeats brought enjoyment to those who read it and to those who helped to make the Hoofbeats the students' voice at Mercer High School. 76 To help the editor publish the Hoofbeats we find the following people reporting stories. Kathy Murphy. Beth Williams. Janet Dixon. Cindy Schultz. Lynn O'Mahony. Jill Romer. Ray Jewell. Lori Hogan. Martha Thorn. Debbie Wardle. Amy McClelland. Linda Moose. Londa Lamberton, and Kathy Lee. Typists are: Susan Ringer. Linda Baxter. Diane Casaccia. and Barbara Baxter. Bud Meckley and Bill Dummett distributed the Hoofbeats after David McElrath. Debbie Knause. and Marge McCullough stapled it together. 77 National Mo nor Society The National Honor Society’s high academic standards did not stifle enthusiasm for activities this year. The main project of the National Honor Society was the Bookstore. The members devoted many study halls and activity periods to keep the store running efficiently and profitably. The induction of ten students in January made a total of twenty-four active members who represent the qualities of character, scholastic ability, and versatility. 78 Sr. Zri-Mi-M The Senior Tri-Hi-Y Club, an enthusiastic service organization of the school, is under the guidance of the State Y.M.C.A. This year was no exception for the group to contribute aid through many service projects such as collecting gifts for the Children's Home and addressing cards for the sick at the County Home. Once again a profitable candy sale was held, with the largest quantity of taffy ever sold by the club. The social events during the year began with the formal Initiation in November, an impressive Candlelight Service in December, members attending a mock U.N. Convention and the annual dinner in April. 79 fi. Zri-Mi-V This club made its purpose. . . .to serve school, community, country, and world”, not just meaningless words. The past year was a busy and rewarding one for the members of the ‘Jr. Zri-Mi-] . Their float in the Homecoming Parade was awarded third prize. At Christmastime they sold pins as a moneymaking project and later sponsored a dance for the school. With any left over funds, the club plans to have their last year's gift to the school, an original painting of a Mustang, varnished. These things, however are over-shadowed by their major project: that of adopting a child from India. Besides raising the money for this child's education and other needs, they someday hope to buy its passage to the United States. 80 Photography Club If a pie eating contest amuses you then you should have gone to the Annual Sadie Hawkin's Day Dance that was sponsored by the Photo Club. Besides a pie-eating contest there two bands, free refreshments, and lots of straw to wallow in. Everyone had so much fun it took the hard-working members of the club three days to clean up. If you saw a beautiful picture of yourself in action at MHS in the Open House film, then you know who to thank—the Photo Club. The District 10—Tri-County Wrestling matches were held at MHS this year and the members of the Photo Club were once again on the scene; feeding both the hungry fans and the starved wrestlers (some of whom hadn't had any solid food since the season began). The Photo Club did this out of mercy, pity, general kindness of heart and all for a small price. Fan buses this year were conducted by the Photo Club and not at a loss for a change. Photo Lab was the main activity of the Club this year. There was a change-lab managers—definitely for the best-right. Jim? Lab had many failures and successes—For the successes contact Cedric Butchy and ask to see a print of a birthday kiss. The Photography Club of 1968 wills everything (including BG) to the upcoming club and wishes them the best. 81 Student Council The students' voice in school government, the Student Council, was active throughout the year. Working side by side with the administration, the Student Council helped schedule assemblies and helped to finance the Up With People program presented for the student body. The Student Council sponsored a magazine sale. Charlie Brown characters were used to represent the various junior high homerooms which participated in the sale. The goal was reached and passed, and afterwards a dance was held for the salesmen. Council members attended various conferences during the year, representing Mercer High School well. 82 83 Cibrary Cadets Library Cadets consists of eighty students in grades eight through twelve who devote one study hall a week to offer their services in the library. Some of the various duties of a library cadet are carding and shelving books, taking care of magazines, dusting, and helping keep the library in good working order. Last year the fine money from overdue books and magazines was used to send two girls to Kutgtown State College for a four day library workshop. Again this year it is the hope of the organization to send two more representatives to the workshop. 84 Science Club The Junior-Senior Science Club is composed of students from grades 9-12 all interested in science. The purpose of the club is to promote knowledge and a proper attitude towards the field of science. During the year the members concentrate on the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science contest and on getting ready for their competition. The regional competition is held in Grove City. This year seven Mercer students placed first in this contest. These students then competed in the state contests. At the state contest Glenda Minshull took first place and was awarded a United States Army Research Award for her presentation of Thermal Properties of the Soil. Rodger McCauslin placed second with his Linear Expansion of Metals.” Protozoa won Art Ragosta an honorable mention. Each member of the club must do experimentation, a formal paper, and a ten minute discussion before a panel of judges for the annual competition. In order to raise money for their projects, the club sold Christmas wreaths and held scrap metal drives. Mr. Campbell, the club advisor, hopes for an increase in membership in the coming year. 85 86 Conservation Club A dream come true—that's what the formation of the Conservation Club this past February was to the Crawfords. The Conservation Club has both a Junior and Senior high division. Preservation and protection of both wildlife and nature are the purposes of the extremely active organization. Since February the club has sold shares in the conservation of Pennsylvania, planned a dam and clean-up on the Neshannock Creek from the Blacktown Bridge to the Grove City Bridge. If the streets of our own Mercer look cleaner lately, thank the Conservation Club, whose summer project is to clean the streets of Mercer, one by one. Over 200 pounds of fish food has been bought and distributed so far to attract and keep fish in the local waters. During the winter the club plans to feed wildlife, which might starve otherwise. The members of the Conservation Club are taught such things as fly-rod fishing, shooting, making flies, and good citizenship through conservation. The Conservation Club has brought new life to the club system of Mercer High by serving the community and the country with a real enthusiasm. And by the way, if one day while fishing down in the creek, you catch a thirty inch fish with a Conservation Club tag on it, return it to the club and you will receive a prize. 87 Aft Club The high ideals of the Art Club are reflected by its purpose, . . to promote the interest of art in the sehool to teaeh cooperation, to increase the interest of the student in his sehool and community, to develop special abilities, and to prepare the student for life in a democracy. Although not a large club it is an active club, making trips to Shenango Pottery, the Cleveland Museum of Art. and the Thiel College Spring Art Exhibit. The Club raised money by selling Christmas decorations. They were also responsible for making the program covers for the District Wrestling Tournament. Many students stop to admire the work of the Art Club. 88 7ZJ. The 7.ZJ.. under the leadership of Mrs. Nollinger and Mr. Weikal, has been very active with various projects. The highlight was the F T.A. float which took second prize in the Homecoming Parade. An event that Mercer J. ZJ. takes part in each fall is Open House. The members take care of registering the parents and offer help as guides to show parents the way to the various rooms. They are also responsible for a showcase during Rational Education Week. On April 3, forty-three members of the club traveled to JUegheny College in Mead-ville. The members had a guided tour of the campus and had many of their questions answered. The club sold cupcakes after school and held a rummage sale in April. The proceeds from these projects is used to present a Senior J. ZJ. member a $50 scholarship. 89 Are there any candy apples left? , 'o. they re all gone again. And thus went another successful yearly project of the future purses of America. The is open for membership to anyone interested in the health fields. Sponsored by the school nurse, the club engages in field trips, actual hospital nurse’s aid projects, and other projects of interest. If you have a headache, go to the nurse s office and the J.JV-A- girls will let you lie down if you let them take your temperature. At the monthly club meetings there may be a speaker such as a dental technican or another professional in the health field. The club took a field trip to Polk State School and finished the year with a picnic to honor the senior members. 90 business £d. Club The typing room is usually a scene of furious activity, filled with busy students, bent over clicking typewriters. The Business Ed. Club reflected this industry. A field trip to the Penn Power Company in Clark. Pennsylvania, proved to be both fun and interesting to the members. Outside speakers and former Mercer graduates were often guests, brought in to promote interest in business skills, which is the main purpose of the club. The club also performed several important school services during the past year. They were responsible for keeping the bookrooms in order, they made programs during the basketball season. and did the typing for the wrestling programs. They also bought and contributed the painting now brightening the walls of the typing room. 91 IHJ. 3.H-A- activities started in June with the P.J.M-A. convention at State College. Attending were: President Linda Cupic; fashion show representatives Linda and Donna Dunn; talent show representative Linda Moose-, and sponsor Mrs. Mook. During the year, 17 members worked toward Jr. Degrees and 14 girls worked on Chapter Degrees. President Linda Cupic was awarded her State degree at the Farm Show in Harrisburg on June 17th. The J.Jf-A- served the faculty at a pre-Thanksgiving breakfast. They entertained their mothers at a Christmas tureen dinner and again in May at a formal installation initiation and style show. In March. Mary King, incoming President, and Mrs. Mook attended Conrad Hilton. the State P. J.JfA- convention held at the Chapter degrees were awarded at the county F.H.A. meeting at Greenville in April. The F.H.A. served at many dinners and banquets throughout the year and performed various services for the school and community, such as sponsoring a Christmas dinner basket for a deserving family. A boy wearing a green glove is a familiar sight around M.H.S. The green glove is part of the formal initiation for the Crossroads Chapter of the Future Farmers of America. The formal initiation is a candlelight ceremony, but the informal ceremony is anything from walking hip deep in mud to being frozen solid. F.F.A. is the national organization of agriculture in public secondary schools. It is an organ of vocational agriculture and is an intra-curricular activity. Members learn how to conduct a meeting; to buy and sell cooperatively-, to speak in public; to solve their own problems; to finance their work; and to assume civic responsibility. F.F.A. sent a demonstration team to Harrisburg again this year to compete in the State Farm Show. They placed third in the electrical division and eighth in over-all competition among thirty-eight schools taking part. The boys came back from Harrisburg with the pride of a job well done. F.F.A. is one of the richest clubs in M.H.S.; financing their activities through projects such as selling garden seeds and Christmas seeds. The Future Farmers of Mercer look forward each year to their annual Round-Up in April, when they compete with teams from five other counties in contests such as ag. mechanics, agronomy, dairy product judging, tractor driving, livestock judging, baseball, meat judging, public speaking, horseshoes, land judging, and log-sawing. Congratulations to the members of the F.F.A. for all the honors won in another outstandingly active year of service to M.H.S. J. 7. A- 93 'Drama Club In spite of late organization the members of the Drama club have been very active. They pursued their interest in the theater by traveling to Slippery Rock College to view Richard JJJ in February. Their main project entailed much preparation. In an all school assembly the thespians presented a take-off of the Rowen S Martin Laugh-In. The officers for this year’s club are: Pres.—Joyce Jameson Vice Pres —Mary Kozma Sec.—Darby Emery Treas.—Patti Knause Scribe—Luanne Ellis Bottom Row, Mimi Mattocks. Bonnie Stormer. Diane Ringer. Beth Williams. Sandy McGhee. Karen Drenning. Sandra Hood. Jill Romer. Mary Ann Kelso. Mrs. Ivancic. ROW 2, Judy Thompson. Kathy Ragosta. Anita Maroscher. Susan Porkalob. Carol Krafchek. Peggy Titus. Barb Llewellyn. Claudia Zahuranec. ROW 3, Barb Mortland. Pat Abplanalp. Jeri Dunn. Lois English. Joan Brown. Marilyn Jewell. Lynn Redic. Diane Casacia. Roberta Winner. Ray Jewell. ROW 4, Linda Dicks. Faye Anderson. Sandy Kloos. Julie Babnis. Brian Livenspire. Bill McElrath. Betsy Hover. Terry McKay. ROW 5, Nancy Boyd. Debbie Houston. Margie Campbell. Marilyn Moose. Kathy Krafchek. John Ryder. Orville Snow. Alan Snyder. 94 The 1967-1968 Mercer Choralaires were on the move this year. Their money raising projects included the annual candy sales, the winter movie project on Saturday mornings, and the Spring concert and dance. The money raised by the candy sale was used to buy twenty-four new robes and four step-risers. The chorus also spent a day on tour and sang at Laurel High School and the West Side Elementary School in New Castle. 9.i District Chorus—soprano—Linda Moose. Alto-Carol Jones. Tenor—Tom Rodgers. Bass—Dave Phillips Regional Chorus Dave Phillips A long line of blue and white uniforms swept across the football field playing the school song. Victory March, throughout the season. Then, as the white bucks were polished and put away, the Mercer High School Band played favorite tunes during the half times of basketball season. Carrying on the tradition of our school, the band presented two concerts under the competent direction of Mr. Larry Clark. The Pop concert entitled No Strings Attached,” was followed by the formal spring concert. The members have devoted many hours of hard practice to make the Mercer High School Band an important symbol of our school. 96 A The officers of this year's Varsity M Club are Jack Smol-nik. Treasurer; Mike Yeager. Vice-President; Tom Bowers. President; Jim Stranahan. Secretary. VarsityM The Varsity M Club, whose members have won letters by participating in sports activity at MHS. sponsored a rollicking basketball game against the Faculty in November. Mr. Urban, the club's advisor, directed the candy sale held during February. Proceeds from the club's various money making projects are used to buy jackets for those athletes who have earned two letters. 98 Mall Monitors And Usherettes Congestion in the halls of Merer High School was minimized by the Hall Monitors who were stationed in the halls and at the doors and stairways between classes. Their job was to keep the stream of students moving in an orderly fashion through the halls, eliminating confusion. These boys carried out this vital function well and may, be commended for their efforts. The Usherettes, always dressed in their best when performing their duties, usher at various school functions including the class plays and Graduation. These Junior and Senior girls perform a necessary service for yU.MS., greeting visitors with a cheerful smile. Stage 4 Projection Crew The following people were responsible for the sound and lighting at all assemblies during the school term: John Novak. John Lurtz. Paul Pesek, Tom Bowers, Dale Peterson, and Richard Shaffer. 100 A XMCSZSS 36 19 13 34 I 3 7 6 7 Ne,h 0n u.an, k Sh kevjew North a,1g° ew Wnestern SliPpery1Bn8t° Moh R°ck ‘°hawk Laurel 37 14 0 37 6 7 13 14 35 Mercer i 8 52 3| 0 0 JR High f°otb all New tyii„ . L nfon LakeVlew ''■ckory Mohawk 0 0 0 30 13 Mercer I 5 18 15 15 19 15 18 32 I 5 I 8 34 CROSS COUNTRY 3ron T � tusvi||e Linesville Conneaut Lake Linesville Sharon Shenango Riverside Shenango Conneaut Lake Titusville 40 37 40 40 36 40 37 33 40 37 31 VARSITY Mercer 51 Beaver 7 | 61 Cranberry 59 56 Rankin 69 53 Beaver Falls 86 40 Neshannoek 61 43 Cranberry 69 82 Slippery Rock 57 42 Sharpsville 53 65 Mohawk 61 48 Hickory 7 1 76 Lakeview 55 Mercer 64 54 67 77 49 55 42 53 70 53 43 basketball Springfield Local West Middlesex Grove City Coraopolis Grove City Greenville Hickory West Middlesex Lakeview Slippery Rock West Middlesex 61 55 64 83 60 84 65 79 41 54 63 WRESTLING Mercer Mercer 10 Commodore Perry 49 21 Jamestown 37 13 Cranberry 42 9 Seneca 49 33 Cochranton 24 16 Sharpsville 35 14 Conneaut Lake 38 2 Titusville 48 6 Lakeview 42 31 Cochranton 27 23 Seneca 33 6 Hickory 46 11 Grove City 46 16 Rocky Grove 34 JR HIGH BASKETBALL Mercer 43 West Middlesex 13 44 Shenango 27 29 Riverside 43 67 Laurel 24 Si 50 Neshannock 40 43 Mohawk 35 60 New Wilmington 18 48 Union Area 32 52 Shenango : 38 35 Riverside 34 ’ 71 Laurel 42 . 29 Neshannock 26 29 Mohawk 44 43 New V i1mington 23 34 Union 30 ‘IlS rsjififc JL : K i ' . i . '■ ’..-I -; J Mercer JR. VARSITY BASKETBALL Morror 47 Beaver 67 53 Springfield Local 56 50 Cranberry 60 51 West Middlesex 73 35 Rankin 59 52 Grove City 65 49 Beaver Falls 74 49 Coraopolis 52 43 Neshannock 56 46 Greenville 49 43 Canberry 34 50 Hickory 73 54 Slippery Rock 31 38 West Middlesex 58 51 Sharpsville 50 42 Lakeview 48 40 Lakeview 51 68 Slippery Rock 28 Varsity football Tasting defeat at the hands of the Union Scotties in the opening game of the season, the hard-hitting Mustang squad made its comeback by revenging a previous defeat and winning over the Neshannock Lancers. The team was at its best for the Homecoming game, slaughtering the Lakeview Sailors 19-0. In a rough game the Mustangs went down to defeat against Shenago. but bounced back in great shape to trounce Northwestern and win their fourth victory over the New Wilmington' Greyhounds. The Mustangs lost a heartbreaker to Slippery Rock in the next contest and also suffered defeat at the hands of the Mohawk Warriors. Laurel triumphed over the Mustangs in the last game of the season. Numerous injuries proved to be the downfall of the team, but regardless of the scores, the Mustangs were in there fighting all the way. Rollout Row: M. Procner. J. Reeher, M. McCoy, P. Pesek. D. Van- nor, R. Harton. J. Levine. G. Smolnik. D. Filer. Row Jour.■ J. Cor- Verth, J. Smolnik. M. Yeager. T. Bowers. Row ZwO: J. Thompson. ner. D. Wilson. B. Livenspire. R. Bowers. T. McKay, R. Filer. E. L. Muha. L. DeAugustino. R. Gabany. L. Dandrea. B. Meckley. E. DeAugustino. Swartz. W. Krafcheck. Row Zhter, T. Ringer. R. Prokopchuk. G. Rez- This season the Mustangs were coached by Mr. Oddi and Mr. Bradley, assistant coaches, Mr. Ron Campbell, head coach, and Mr. Urban, assistant coach. The managers for the team were Jerry Morris. Tim Reznor, Chuck Burns and Marty DePreta. The team started out the season determined to fight all the way. 103 Sr. CettermeH The Mustangs were spurred on by these Senior Let-termen: Mike Yeagar who played tackle. John Reeh-er as guard. Dave Van Verth as center and Jack Smolnik as quarterback. 106 107 Row Myron Purrich. Gary Yeager. Paul Rea. Bob Stranahan. Phil Erdos. Mike Kloos. Jim DeMarco. Steve Zigo, Art Amos. Row 2= David McElrath (Mgr ). Dick Hoover (Mgr ). Dan Slater. John Rea. Jeff Weinel. John Meckley. Bob Harton (Mgr ). Row A Mike Llewllyn. Karl Schwarz. Bob Stambaugh. Jon Miklos, Tom Me Ewen. Ray Palmer. Row 4, Bill Comer. Russ Thompson. Jerry Lucas. Not Pictured: Bill Swingle. Dave Anderson. John Muha. {Jr. J-ligh football The Junior High Football Team opened their season by defeating New Wilmington 19-0 on a muddy field. The little Mustangs thundered on to a victory over Lakeview and put on a fine display against Hickory, although they lost. This well rounded squad met the Slippery Rock Rockets head on. emerging the victors and winning the right to play Mohawk for the League Championship. Giving it all they had. the team put up a good fight against Mohawk, but were not able to whip the Warriors. Thanks to team effort, it was a great season for the Jr. High. 109 Cross-Country Pass the rolls. Thanks. The cross-country boys were in as good, if not better. a mood as the football squad at the annual Athletic Awards dinner. They had a right to be; it had been the best cross-country season in four years, ending with a ten to one record. Mr. Waldorf, the coach, had been blessed with one of the top runners in the state. Jim Hough. These are a few facts to quality that statement. Jim won nine out of eleven dual meets, he consistently placed in the top ten. he placed third in the District Ten meet, and fourteenth at the State meet. Jim Hough has been the top runner for the past two years, winning nineteen of twenty-two dual meets in this period. The team and coach will both miss Jim next season. At the Awards Assembly on December 8. Coach Waldorf presented letters to members of the Cross-Country team. The record for a winning season stands for more time, sweat, and guts than any spectator can imagine. so here it is boys and a vote of thanks from the students of Mercer High for a job well done. UoltoiH Korn Max Creasy. Jim Stranahan. Jim Hough. Ben Bissett. Bob Conley. Greg Zahuranec. Mr. Waldorf. Kow 2, Jim Baxter. Don Gilliland. Dick Blatt. Marty Mattocks. Kelly Jones. Ernie Kelly. John Woods, Ron Conley. 110 Senior Cettem This year's Cross-Country team was led to victory after victory by these Senior Lettermen; Jim Hough. Greg Zahuranec and Jim Stranahan. Ill front Row, B Johnson. J Reeher. J. Smolnik. T. Reznor. J. Stranahan. Rack Row, J. Parker. M. Yeager. J. Moose. J. Bell. G. Smolnik. D. Blatt. Varsity basketball 112 Coach Palmer Managers, T. Simmerman, C. Boyer. D. Bardelcik. H. Snyder. Mercer closed the 1967-68 Basketball season with the record of seven wins and 14 losses. The high point of the season came when the Mighty Mustangs defeated Springfield Local, who went on in the Class A finals in Ohio this year. For the fourth straight year, Mercer has participated in a Christmas tournament. This year playing at Mohawk, the Mustangs took second place, defeating Mohawk and losing to Hickory. Jack Smolnik was the high scorer, leading the team with 274 points. 113 115 Senior Cettemen These boys devoted a part of their final year at M.H.S. to the game of basketball. They are Jack Smolnik. Jim Stranahan. Mike Yeager. John Reeher. Tim Reznor. John Moose, and Bud Johnston. 116 117 y. V. Basketball Coaching the J.V. team for the 1967-68 year were Mr. Palmer and Mr. Kolander, a new comer to Mercer High School. Although the team tried hard, they accumulated only four wins against fifteen losses. Several of the Junior Varsity boys played not only in the J.V. games but also worked hard in the Varsity competition. These boys will be a part of Mercer's 1969 Varsity squad. Chuck Boyer, manager; Kip Pears. Bud Meckley, Don McCarl. Dave Jackal. Don Wilson. 118 Xop row, S. Zigo. K. Jones, J Rea. J. Brautigan. J. Lucas. J. Knapp. D. Uber. Kow 2, J. DeMarco. G. Yeager. J. Meckley. M. King. P. Rea. G. Vanderveen. P. Pyle. Kow A S. George. M. Mattocks. M. Creasy. W. Kelso. D. Elford. D. Chaussard. G. Filer. A. Amos. D. Slater. [Jr.High basketball The Jr. High Basketball team had a very successful season finishing with an I 8-2 record and co-championship of the league. The Mercer Jr. High also proved its merit by winning the Jaycee Tournament with a fine display of ball control and shooting. Mercer had three boys on the all tournament team; Marty Mattocks. Steve George, and Paul Rea. Marty was selected as the Jiast Valuable Player of the Tournament. Other boys who contributed much to the team's success are; Art Amos. Kelly Jones. Max Creasy. Steve Zigo, Jim DeMarco. Gary Yeager. Jim Baxter. John Rea and Jack Brautigam. The Seventh and Eighth Grade Team also had an excellent season with a 13-1 record and the championship of the league. 119 Moxapcrs, Jeff McElrath. David McElrath. Wrestling The attendance at this year's wrestling matches was greatly improved due to the coach. P O D. classes were asked” to attend the matches; asked” by the head wrestling coach, Mr. Richard Beilis. The assistant coach. Mr. Robert Gregory, did not agree with these tactics; therefore the chemistry and physics classes were spared. The wrestling team had a markedly improved record this year. At the Christmas Wrestling Tournament, Ml krafchek. voted the most valuable wrestler, placed first in the unlimited division. At the end of a hard season. District 10 Regionals were held in Mercer. Three M.H.S. mat-rats advanced to the semi-finals. With all but one wrestler returning, next season should be successful. 120 Coach Beilis. Ass t. Coach Gregory. Manager Jim Harakal 121 Since he took over the helm of the Mercer High Thin Clads. Coach Waldorf has dedicated his time to rebuilding the team into a potent force. Despite the handicap of losing the nucleus of the 1967 team, this year's team deserves credit. Next year's team will be lacking the three Senior lettermen Jim Hough, Earl Hessel, and Greg Zahuranec. but the experienced team coming up should prove to be bigger and better. This year's team had a record of four wins against four losses. Being the host of the Mercer Invitational each year—Mercer placed seventh in the meet on April 27, I 968. On May 25. 1968, Jim Hough and Kim Oddi represented Mercer High at the State track meet at Penn State. Jim Hough placed fourth in the two mile run. Congratulations team, for a fine season! 122 Coach—Mr. James Waldorf. Ass t Coach—Mr. Joseph Urban. Managers—Don Roudybush. Terry Best. 123 Outstanding Senior Senior. Jim Hough, has been outstanding in cross country and track during his years at Mercer High School. In his three years of varsity track he has broken 3 school records. They are: 2 mile run at 10:03; cross country course of 216 miles at 14:10: and the 2 mile relay at 8:20. Competing in the state track meet he placed 7th in the 2 mile relay and 9th in the I mile run. This year, again earning the right to complete in state competition, he placed 4th in the mile run. 124 Varsity Cheerleaders Linda Baxter. Susie Ringer. Karen Synder—Captain Cyndi Schultz. Londa Lamberton 126 . V. Cheerleaders Billie Horchler. Mimi Mattocks. Nancy Rausch. Martha Thorn—Captain. Gretchen Sepic. Sandra Hood. (Jr. -High Cheerleaders Merilyn Creasy. Nancy Morford. Beth Kyle. Carol Masson. Diane Hoagland. Cindy Whited—captain. 127 Majorettes The Majorettes! Irene Amos, Head majorette; Kathleen Cassidy. Tinky Pebbles, Barbara Baxter, Kathy Bell, and Vicki Pears; were a regular part of football and basketball games. They also performed their twirling routines in parades and assisted the band in its money making projects. They served as usherettes at the band concerts. Highlighting the football season was a breathtaking fire baton duet performed by Kathleen Cassidy and Tinky Pebbles on Senior Band Recognition Night. The Majorettes did a dance routine to Can-Can” to enliven the basketball half-times. 128 seven QRADII A ZJOft) 130 Carol Jones—Nursing Award. Greg Zahuranec—Mathematics Achievements Award. Linda Baxter—Library Cadet Award. Terri Cica—English Award. Mary Roddy—Teaching Award. Jim Sharpless—Science Achievement Award. Janet Sefton—Good Citizenship Award. Dramatics Award. Teaching Scholarship Award. John Novak—Optimist Scholarship Award. English Achievement Award. Alice Peters—Social Studies Award. English Achievement Award. 131 Helen Kruck—Art Achievement Dave Van Verth—Danforth Award. Award. Donna Bennington—Betty Crocker Award. Lois Alexander—Business Education Award. Richard Shaffer—Public Service Award. Karen Snyder—Public Service Award. American Legion Award. Denise Yarian—John Phillip Sousa Award. Tim Reznor—American Legion Service Award. Linda Moose—Music Award. Danforth Award. 132 Linda Young—F.H.A. Senior Chapter Award. Future Homemaker Senior Award—Joan Danielson. Linda Young. Lois Cornelius. Pat Baker. Lois Alexander. Linda Cupic. Mary Palmer. Roberta Evans. Senior Band Award—Terri Cica. Carol Jones. Denise Yarian. Dave Phillips. Roxanne Bulazo. Tin ky Pebbles. Kathleen Cassidy. Linda Baxter. 133 Honor Students (graduation 96S Mercer High School presented diplomas to 120 graduates on June 4, 1968 at the twentieth annual commencement excercises. ‘ 'SomeoneHas to Huitel Suspension Bridges ” was the topic of the Commencement address given by the Rev. Bruce W. Thielmann, of the First Presbyterian Church of McKeesport. He emphasized the importance of making the best use of each available minute, hour and days stressing that time is the only thing that dies . While the body can be destroyed, plants may wither but will reappear again; on the basis of the concept that matter can never be destroyed, the speaker brought home to the young people the truth that time alone can be lost. Rev. David Wilds of the Free Methodist Church pronounced the invocation. Linda Moose sang a solo. “Jnto the Hand of Qod accompanied by Denise Yarian. Carol Jones performed a piano solo. “Ciebestraum'’following the address. Lewis McEwen, class President presented a plaque for the names of the two top students of each class to be inscribed on. to Paul Gill, President of the School Board. Mad dash for the programs. 134 This is itl The Processional. The speaker is introduced. Class gift is presented. The name is called. V'h:r .11. 136 137 lations come . . . and come. Jf J can stop one heart from breaking. J shall not live in vain� Jf J can ease one life the aching. Or cool one pain. Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again. J shall not live in vain 138 t'mily Dickinson eight AWSKZJSJffl Compliments of MILLER S OF MERCER Fine Furniture-Floor Covering—Gifts 140 SINE’S UNION GROCERY North Erie Street Mercer, Penna. 141 BANK IM O RTH WEST PENIMSY LVA IM I A BANK S. TRUST CO. 14 Convenient Locations Principal Office, 100 Seneca St. Oil City Cambridge Springs Knox Clintonville Mercer (2) Emlenton Seneca Oil City South Side Fredonia East Brady Clarion 142 Meadville (2) ITT REZNOR Mercer, Penna. Best Wishes to SSflJOKS of 196S and their parents. 143 UNIVERSAL WHOLESALE CO., INC. Phone: 662-4390 WALTER S. KING Margaret Urda’s P.HAKMACJSZ HAIRSTYLISTS m3 1 1 5 North Erie St. V r r 400 West Butler St. Mercer. Pa. 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