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

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1980 volume:

ItLL ILL-tUiL't Mercer Area High School Mercer, Pennsylvania Editor ........... Junior Editor .... Business Manager Cover Design ..... Advisor .......... ... Sue Maxwell Brenda Wilcox Bobbie Murdoch ... Judy Koegler Mrs. Shepherd CONTENTS Activities ......................................-........ 1 i Seniors ................................................. 33 Faculty ................................................. 65 Senior High ............................................. 79 Sports ................................................... 91 Score Card .............................................. 130 Junior High ............................................. 133 Advertisements .......................................... 147 Sr. Signature Page ...................................... 160 3 4 Take my thoughts. Be a prism for my thoughts. Absorb them, refine them, refract them in a way never before seen to me. Understand them, question them when you don't understand, but leave them untouched when they are beyond your grasp. Kathy White CHARACTER is WHAT YOU ARE IN darkness CIVEN BY THE CLASS OF 1980 SENIOR COUNTDOWN 90 LOYAL FANS MHS COME SEE FRIDAY BB H SHARPSVILLE 0 JHBB M MIDDLESEX E SEND THE DEVILS WHERE THEY BELONG 6 7 lUHtiBlU. it)oh nooo J 8 You can't explain these moments For they arc yours and yours alone. M. J. Russell 9 airuii 11 The Mighty Mercer Mustang-Marching Machine had a very successful marching season this year. Aside from our weekly football games, the band participated in several shows and competitions including a day at Cedar Point. Kiski Band Show, Edinboro State College Competition, and the Cuyhoga Falls Band Show. The band received much publicity for their unique techniques and styles including the Monster Walk and ending the show with the Dead Man’s Drill. The Marching Band, along with the Concert and Jazz Bands, took a 4 day spring trip through New York and New Jersey. 12 Officers: (left to right) Tanti Everett. Historian: Joe Sucic. President; Teresa Guilcr. Secretary. LUUiirlLUU: LiiiLrLLLIlli Director: Mr. Hcndlcy D. Hogc Seniors: (First row left to right) Teresa Guiler. Debbie Slutz, Amy Rausch. Dani Hooker. Second row: Paula Weinel. Joe Sucic, Sharlcne Jaillct, and J. Mixer. 13 LUi.il UltUWLfc Majorettes: (left to right): Lynn Dolan, Lisa Speik, Dawn Johnson, Lori Scpik. Mary Ann Magcnsky. Julie Livermore. Randi Mathieson. Debbie Bobanick, and Vickie Nagle. The Majorettes perform at all football games and also put on half-time shows for some basketball games. In addition to their baton routines, the Majorettes perform hoop baton, flag baton, and dance routines. The Majorettes have entered various competitions and have placed first at Bald Eagle Nittany High School in 1978, and first at Ephrata High School in 1979. The Majorettes have done various fund raising projects over the summers to purchase their own uniforms. 14 Seniors Lori Scpik and Julie Livermore. LiilMU’fc Left to right: Robin Eakin, Lisa Galo, Angela Hoffman (captain), Patrica Meyers. Mindy Trcpasso. Left to right: Lori Corneilus, Lynn Daley (captain), Brenda Brucker, Holly Koenig. Kathy Daley, and Marcia Lucas SENIOR HIGH JAZZ BAND. First row (I. to r.): J. Nixon, A. Parker, R. Beck, T. Reznor. P. Weincl, B. Porter. D. Phillagc. Second row: J. Mixer. W Jarrett, R. King. A. Wygal. G. Glenn, B. Peters. Third row: S. Snyder. J. Sucic. R. Weincl. C. Peters. M. Testa. J. Fisher. D. Kelly, R. Bowler. 7th Grade Band. (I. to r ): Mills. Dingcl. Romain Stewart. Barnes. Overly. Reed. Urban. Case. Second row: King. Cameron. Worley. VanHorn, Holmes. Stone. Swartz. Moon, Godfrey. Zirwas. Third row: Rccher, Cain, Gilkey, Sagenich, Bcich. Guidacc. Lucas. Kerr. Brest, Kokolis, Tregesser. Caldcrwood. The Jazz Band was in full swing this year. They hosted the Mercer County All Star Jazz Band concert. They went to the West Minster and Ridgewood competitions, and also performed at the Crafts Fair in Mercer. The band held an Adult Dance, which gave the players experience being under pressure. Thanks to Mr. Hogc and many others, the Jazz Band is better and better each year. The Junior High Bands included an Eighth-Ninth Grade Group and a Seventh Grade Band. Both performed for the Christmas Concert. In the Spring the Adjudication Festival is held to evaluate the bands performances. Also, a Pops Concert is held in the spring, featuring the very promising musicians of the Junior High. The Junior High Jazz Band performs for the Elementary School Concert and the Pops Concert on May 21. The Junior High Band Members practice long hours and often perform for the benefit of the community. In time young members become the heart of the Senior High Band. one liti imv iSKm Jr. High Jazz Band (L. to R.) First row: Brest, Reeher, Jarrett, Reznor, King. Second row: Mr. Hoge. King. Wilson, VanHorn. McCracken, Kloos, Davis, Godfrey, Mills, Ifft, Ray, Mr. Miragha. Third row: Mixer, Minarik, Bradford. Fourth row: Zirwas, Mackey. Fifth row: Gilkey, Trcgcsscr. Caldcrwood. 8th-9th continued (I. to r.). First row: Pears. Ray. Magcnsky, Stephens. Gawn. Peterson, Haris, Sweezy, Kokolis. Second row: Testa, Peters, Fisher, Davis, McCracken, Kloos. Wilson, Bowler, Reed, Myers, Mixer. Third row: Jarrett, Glenn. Reed, King, Reznor. Mackey, Nixon, Campbell. 8th-9th Grade (I. to r.). First row: Sucic. Mayerchak, Marsh, Gill, Wilson. Abernathy. Second row: Dibblcr. Ifft. Eves, Layton, Givens, Esquibel, Graham, Lcnz, Riley. Seech, Collins. Third row: Reed, Anthony, Collins. Dunkle. Minarik, Bradford, Murdoch, Wilcox. 17 tMLWi: IrUfcfc: LtlitUrtiL J. Mixer as Bellomy; Greg Short as Hucklcbce. Chris Hale as Mortimer; Scott Nelson as Henry; Jon Mong as Matt. Kathy and Jon sing “Soon It’s Gonna Rain. Aaron as narrator singing “Trv i Remember. The Chorus: P. Wcinel; L. Redic, D. McCandless; R. Kagy, P. Schiestle, M. Noble, L. Carlson, J. Griffin. J. and Greg sing Plant a Radish. Cast and crew. Front row (I. to r.): S. Nelson, J. Mixer, W. Filer, S. Suchy, L. Winklevoss, R. Bowler. Back row: L. Carlson, M. Noble, S. Maxwell, D. McCandless, R. Kagy. M. Junkin, P. Schiestle, J. Mong. Missing from photo: Mrs. Mixer, musical director; Dr. Teufel, director; Eric Peters, stage manager. iliLi.LL.Li; HUtt l LtHtHlilt, “L ddV d LLL-H Bridget Brucker as Barbara Dan Kelly as Henry Director Dr. William C. Teufel Walter Jarrctt as George The cast (I. to r.): Dan Kelly, Dave Lasher. Wayne Knight, Bridget Brucker, Michelle Gilbert, Amy Russell, Colleen McKenna, Walter Jarrctt, Terri Sagenich, Scott Shannon, George Lcngcl, Marda Christy. Dean Patterson. Laura Jean Bish, Brenda Wilcox, Angie DcAngio. Pete Eves. LlUililLt: First row: O’Connor, McKay, Shifflct, Phillage, Palmer, McCullough. Rickcrd. Mount. Nixon, Pyle, Adams. Second row: Redmond, Wagner, Sealand, Wilkin, Mong, Bidlack, Pratschlcr, Gilbert, Bidlack, Noble, Hite. Third row: VanDyke, Gilbert, Fry, Thompson, Campbell. Phillips, Chcrrington, Short, Dittrick, Kreider, Flickenger. mxm Aaron Phillips, Jon Mong, Greg Short, and Michelle Gilbert. 22 Officer (1. to r.) Scott McDowell, v. pres.; Wendy Filer, treas.; Aaron Phillips, pres. Secretary: Terri Sagenich. xrsssk «=—■ • igh RepresentaUves: Sitting rt:x s. 23 Sitting (I. to r.) First Row: R. Kagy. L. Winklevoss, M. Russell. P. Weinel. Second Row: C. Gibbons. B Shifflet, J. Koegler. J. McGaughey, C. McKenna. Standing First Row: R Lawson. L. Carlson. D. Bross. Second Row: D. Ramsay OLD TIMES MOVIES CLUB: First Row (1. to r.): L. Bish; P. Eves; S. Shannon; Second Row: D. Kelly; K. Daley; A. DcAngio; G. Lcngcl; L. Carlson; J. Koegler; B. DeVito; Third Row: Mr. Sankey. Adviser; C. McKenna; J. Erb; J. Kagv; G. Short. Missing from photo: K. Barncr; N. Ory; V. Cantclupc; S. Nelson; R. Kagy; D. Bross; M. Russell; L. Ligo; K. Kloos; J. Gawne; D. Patterson! S. Kloos; T. Flannery. 24 HL-VLlitt: tluL-L- i Sue Maxwell, editor. Brenda Wilcox, junior editor. Lisa Carlson and Keith Winter, photographers. Bobbie Murdoch, business manager. 25 Layout Staff of Hi-Times: (I. to r.) standing, Mindy Trepasso, Lisa Brest, Terri Sagenich. Wendy Filer, Lynn Ligo, Marcia Rudolph. Sitting: Debbie Bross, Wendy Urey, Deb Bobanick. Missing: Joni McCandless, Sharlene Jaillct. The yearbook staff began working on the 1980 yearbook in May of 1979. Editor Sue Maxwell made preliminary plans to include as many of the Mercer High School students as possible. The job was not always easy; it often required Sue and the photographers to climb to the roof of the school, venture into the aromatic Home Economics department and the not so aromatic gymnasium, and even risk life itself in the Junior High area of the building. With Bobbie as manager, the advertising staff of Hi-Times sold advertisements and books, providing the necessary funds to finance the yearbook. Under Sue’s direction, the layout staff worked hard to create a book of memories that covered the major events of 1979-1980. And the entire staff together proudly present to you the 1980 Hi-Times. 26 Advertising Staff of Hi-Timcs: (1. to r.): Carol Murdoch, Bobbie Murdoch, Krystal Wygal, Middle: Jackie McGaughey, Gloria Burk. Front: Brenda Reynolds, Sharlene Jaillct. Missing: Julia Spcclman. LlLli-tiM loUitlt 1'LLLl JULlLLU; tUfcfc Ultlitlilitt VLiL The candidates for the Winter Wonderland included Brenda Bruckcr, Cheryl Shaffer, Lori Woods. Jill Kagy. Linda Winklcvoss, and Shelley Gicbner. These girls were entertained by the “Beauty Contest ' presented during the assembly. U LlitLIi The Beauty Contest held during the assembly featured Keith Wimcr. George Lcngci, Randy Pete Eves directed the Beauty Contest. Beck, Dean Patterson, and Dan Kelly. 28 U UliLLliUlili attLLlLL'i CtliL LLUllrL:. “1 During the dance Santa Claus presented Linda Winklevoss with an engraved necklace honoring her as the 1979 Snow Queen. 29 Lori Scpik, elected the 1980 Prom Queen, receives ;i dozen red roses and the Styx album “The Grand Illusion’ which featured the song “Come Sail Away. ' Sue Maxwell and Joe Sucic enjoy the Pittsburgh skyline view with Joyce Griffin and Mark Testa. J liLLLLli'-tUlLlili ULtL.Lt Dean Patterson. Scott McDowell and Shelley Giebner look over the selection of food. After dinner, the students danced to the music of “DeCarlo” and enjoyed a three hour cruise on the Rivcrbcllc which travelled the Ohio. Monangahcla. and Allegheny Rivers. At ten p.m. the boat docked at Three Rivers Stadium where the students boarded the buses and returned to Mercer “LL.LtL LlClLL LtliLL L I LLVLLLlL: L LiLiLiLit: LlLr (iLtlllLLL Future Farmers of America (FFA) is the organization for students preparing for careers in the industry of agriculture. FFA activities and award programs complement instruction in vocational agriculture agribusiness by giving students practical experience in the application of agricultural skills and knowledge gained in classes. A major emphasis of the FFA is the development of leadership skills and abilities to prepare young people for leadership roles in their agricultural careers. Students may retain their membership in the FFA following graduation until age 21. '' 1 : I R V :v. n 1 M -' . 1- ;,: .-vr. I) I l.ih::;.-t... a sentinel; T. Keller, reporter; S. Kloos. treas.; A. Chambers, sec.; D Black, v. pres.; Mr. Rust, adviser; missing. P. Barnes, pres. Demonstration Team: Don Habbyshaw, John McCullough, Debbie Winner, Mark Mcnnor. The team’s topic was ‘Coal.’ 32 33 i ji i'ij tw liLiuit alt tauitL tttuia 34 Debbie Babinka Randy Barber Linda Bollinger DeAnn Bortz Allen Boyer Jim Brautigam Gloria Burk Carolyn Campbell Lisa Carlson Tina Carucci Nadine Cathcart Ed Cherrington 35 Brenda Collins Tammy Davis Barb DeVito Sharon Dittrich Uliii lituait liUMil WaclU'ltttt. 36 Sharon Geiser Susan Geiser Colleen Gibbons Shelley Giebner Rita Harris Patty Harrison Teresa Guiler Chris Hale Rick Glenn Sharon Godfrey “Say cheese, Teresa!” Mark Heini ul iituttiiiiiiii tiaiuua: bwa-iaLv “iiit Dani Hooker Kevin Horchler Sharlene Jaillett Dan Jewell Mary Jo Junkin Robin Kagy Jesse Kelso Carol Kennell Judy Koegler Randy Koenig Gary Kornbau Tammy Kreider maul it ttitutitL ijiiaai Li- vut Ltuatitiot tiaitii. Bob Maori Brian Masters Shelly Mathieson Susan Maxwell mi2 Lli H®@© „ y y Judd Mellott Greg Miller J. Mixer Jon Mong Tom Murcko Bobbie Murdoch Debbie McCandless Jeff McCann Mark McCoy Scott McDowell Joe McEwen Curwin McFarland 42 Jackie McGaughey Mark Nixon Scott Nelson Tim Nelson Gloria Ondic Dave Newton Ken Oss 43 Tim Overly Gary Paden Doug Pears Eric Peters fcWiilit: V m w LlilOlit Oil lliLtaitiM m tuaaMiau k ' t “Una paloma blanca Mary Peters Aaron Phillips Tina Priester Larry Purvis Doug Ramsay Brian Ramsey Amy Rausch Annette Reagle Laurie Redic Pam Redmond tioULiit uiuudt wntiiiiiiWi't luiMiMi utiitii w® Tammy Redmond Paul Rodemoyer 45 Lori Sepik Drew Shaffer John Sherman Betty Lou Shifflett lilt fcUlUUi LlilillllitUlL liiUlliLtt. Larry Stull Sue Suchy Gary Swogger Mark Testa iiLiiiii ®8 n®©©_______on iaas Li a) uidatitatiLr, Chris Werner Paula Wheaton Kathy White Rhonda White Mike Williams Greg Wilson Jim Wilson Mark Winder Linda Winklcvoss Dawn Winner Ken Woods Class Motto In each dawn there is a new beginning in which to strive for your expectations and dreams. UI liltltlilrt ht' lltM tlliUili LWilifctfc . . . Everyone who knew you was greatly blessed and touched by your strength. If only we all could be as optimistic about our lives as you were . . . —Robin Kagy JEFFREY ALLEN ADAIR. Jeff; Basketball 10-11; TAMMY LOUISE DAVIS, Crash; Vo-Tech 10-12; Cross Country 11. Dance Club 12. NANCY JEAN ALLSHOUSE, Home Ec. Club 10; Volleyball 10; Basketball 10; Softball 10. JANICE ELAINE ANDERSON, Tweedledum; Cheerleader 10-11; Chorus 10-11; Track 10-11; Cross Country 12; Gymnastics 12. ROBERT T. AXE, Rob, Bob; Band 10: Gym Club 10-12; Golf (District Finalist) 10-12; Volleyball Int. 11-12; Vo-Tech 10-12. DEBBIE A. BABINKA, Binky, Deb, Band 10; Track 12; Flags 10; Vo-Tcch 11-12: Track Club II. RANDALL G. BARBER, Randy; Band 10-11; Instrumental Music Club 10: Old-Time Movies Club 11; FFA 11-12. JOHN BLACK LINDA SUE BOLLINGER. Chipit, Lina: Chorus 10-12; Gym Club 10; Vo-Tech 10-11. DEANN MARIE BORTZ, Dee; Hoofbcats 12; Track 10; Modern Dance Club 12; Wrestling Club 10: Usherettes 12. � ALLEN W. BOYER, Football Club 10-11; FFA 10-12; Vo-Tech 10-12. JAMES A. BRAUTIGAM, Jim; Gym Club 10-11; FFA 10. 12. GLORIA ANN BURK. Burky; Library Cadets 10-11. Sec. II; Health Careers Club 10: Hi-Timcs 11-12. CAROLYN GRAYCE CAMPBELL; Chorus 10-12; FHA 10-11, Pres. 10-11. LISA LOUISE CARLSON. Lisa Lou; Chorus 10: NHS 11-12; Hoofbcats 11-12; Photo Club 10-12; Old-Time Movies Club 11-12; Volleyball Int. 12; Student Council 10- 12; Jr. Class Play; Hi-Times 11-12: Sr. Class Play. EDWARD J. CHERRINGTON, Musicman; Chorus 11- 12; Track 10-12: Football Mgr. 12; Pep Club 10-11; Student Council 10-11. BRENDA FAITH COLLINS. Bren. Mrs. Newton; Band 10-11; Flag Captain 10-12; Instrumental Music Club 10-11; Track 12. Jr. Class Play. Hi-Timcs II; Sr. Class Play. Usherettes 12. BARBARA JEAN DEVITO. Barb; Art Club 10-12; Cheerleader 10; Chorus 10: Track 10,12; Old-Time Movies Club 12; Football Int. 10: Volleyball Int. 10-12; Student Council 12; Basketball Int. 12; Equus 12; Rotary Foreign Exchange Student II. SHARON LYNNE DITTRICH. Rabbit; Chorus 10,12; NHS 11-12: FHA 10-11; Jr. Class Play. MICHAEL T. DRAPOLA, Mike; Gym Club 10; Vo-Tech 10-12. KAREN SUE DYDEK, K.C., Crash; Cheerleaders 10- 11, Chorus 10; Equus 11. DIANA LYNN EDEBURN, Craters. JOHN ALAN FASCETTI, Jonathan; Gym Club II. RANDALL G. FERGUSON, Ferg, Fergic; Football 11- 12: Football Club 10-12; Football Int. 10: Vollcybal Int. 10,12: Basketball Int. 10, 12; Vo-Tcch 10-12; Class Treasurer 10. WENDY SUE FILER, Puff: Wrestling Cheerleader 12; Chorus 10: Track 10-12; Gymnastics 12; Wrestling Statistician 10. 12; Volleyball Int. 12; Student Council Treasurer 12; Hi-Timcs 12: Sr. Class Play. TINA MARIE CARUCCI: Chorus 10: Track Mgr. 12; Modern Dance Club 10-11; Library Cadets 12; Volleyball 12. NADINE LYNN CATHCART, Wiener; Modern Dance Club 12; Old-Time Movies Club 11; Usherettes 12; Girls' Basketball 11-12. ANGELA R. FORRESTER. Angel; NHS 11-12; Modern Dance Club 11-12; Vo-Tech 10-12; Gymnastics Club l2.Cr MARK A. FULKS: Football 12: Vo-Tech 10-12: Baseball 11. SHARON E. GEISER. NHA 11-12; Track 10-12: Photo Club 10-11; Vo-Tech 10-12; Volleyball 12. SUSAN MARY GEISER, Sue; NHS I 1-12: Photo Club 10; Old-Time Movies Club II; Usherettes 12. COLLEEN ANN GIBBONS, Col: Cheerleaders 10-12; Chorus 10-11: Hoofbeals 12; Modern Dance Club 12; Wrestling Club 10; Football Int. 10; Volleyball Int. 10; Student Council 10: Homecoming Court: Track 10-12; Class V. Ores. 10-11; Varsity VI Club 12. SHI 1 I I Y LYNN GIEBNER. Shclle. Fluff: Cheerleader 10-12: Chorus 10-11; Modern Dance Club 12; Wrestling Club 10: Jr. Class Play: Usherettes 12: Varsity M 12; Snow Queen Court 12. RICHARD DWIGHT GI.F.NN. Rick; MIS 11-12. V. Pres 12: Basketball 10-12; Basketball Club 10-11: Volleyball Ini 10-12: Cross Country 10-1 I: Class Sec. 10: Youth of the Month 10: Varsity M 10-12: PSU Scholars Program 12: Certificate of Merit 12. SHARON LYNN GODFREY. l.ynn, A.J.: Cheerleader 10-12: Chorus 10-1 I; Wrestling Club 10; Football Int. 11: Volleyball Im. 12; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play: Ski Club 12; Varsity M Club 12. WAYNF. GRLGORY. Toad. JOYCE F.I.LEN GRIFFIN. Griff; NHS 11-12: Rifles 10: Old-Time Movies Club II; Girls Woodworking 10: Volleyball Int 12: Basketball Int. 12: Jr. Class Play: Sr. Class Play. TERESA ANN GUILER. Teres; Band 10-12. Sec. 12: Modern Dance Club 10-12; Bowling Club 10; Volleyball Int. 10-12: Basketball Int. 10; Volleyball 11-12. CHRISTOPHER I). HALE. Chris: NILS 12: Sr. Class Play: Slim Whitman Club 12. RITA ANN HARRIS. Tigger. PATRICIA JEAN HARRISON. Pat: FT A 10: Bridge Club II: Sr. Class Play. DANIELLE MARIE HOOKER. Dani; Band 10-12; Instrumental Music Club 10: NHS I 1-12; Photo Club I I; Volleyball Int. II; Volleyball 11-12. KEVIN WILLIAM IIORCHLER. Ilork; Gym Club 10-11: Vo-Tech 10-12: Cross Country II. SHARLENF. MAE JAII.LET. Jaillct; Band 10-12: Instrumental Music C lub 10: lloofbcats II: Old-Time movies Club I I: Hi-Times 12: Ja Band 10-12: Pep Band 10-12. DAN JEWELL: Old-Time Movies Club II: Vo-Tech 10-12. MARY JOANNE JUNklN. Mary Jo: Band 10-11; Instrumental Music Club 10; Wrestling Cheerleader II; Track 10-12; Modern Dance Club 12: Old-Time Movies Club II; Football Int. II: Volleyball Int. 10-12; Basketball Int. 12; Homecoming Court: Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play: Volleyball 11-12. ROBIN .1. KAGY. Red; lloofbcats 12; Track 10: Old-Time Movies Club 12; Volleyball Int. 10-11; Basketball Int. 12: Homecoming court: Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play; Basketball 10-12; Volleyball 11-12: Ski Club 11-12: Activities Chairman II. JESS E. KELSO. Stork: Basketball 10-12; Basketball Club 10-11: Baseball 10-12: Cross Country II. CAROL DIANE KEN NELL.. Kcnncll; Art Club 10-12. JUDITH ANN KOECLER. Judy. Jude; lloofbcats 12; Track 10,12; Photo Club 12; Old-Time Movies Club 12; Volleyball Int. 10-12; Basketball Int. 11-12: Volleyball 11-12. RANDY KOENIG GARY LEE KORNBAU, Sweets; Basketball 10-12: Basketball Club 10-11: Volleyball Int. 10-12; Cross Country 10-12. MARK A. HEINE Slime: Gym Club II: Volleyball Int. II: Basketball Int. II: Vo-Tech 10-12. SCOTT LLOYD HOI. .API EL. Hoot: Gym Club 10-11; Football 10-1 I; Old-Time Movies Club 12: Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play: Wrestling 10.12. TAMMY KREIDER. Critter: Chorus 12: Volleyball Int. 10; Volleyball II. KAREN E. KRUCK. Karen. KAREN MARLENE LAAKS. Hotdog, Kack: Bridge Club II; Health Careers Club 10. BRIAN LANDER. Mr. Fudd: Old-Time Movies Club 10. KARL P. LANDER. Quick: Football 10-12: Football Club 10-12: Football Int.' 10; Varsity M 11-12. HENRY ALVAN LANF.Y; Track 10-12. JOYCE RENEE LAWSON. Renee; Hoofbeats 12: Girls Woodworking 10. JACKSON W. LEWIS. Action; Gym Club II; Versatility Club 10; Vo-Tech 11-12. JULIA ANN LIVERMORE. Julie, Jill; NHS 11-12; Ml Majorette 10-12; Homecoming Court. ROBERTO MACRI. Mae. Italian Stallion; Wrestling 10- 11; FFA 10; Vo-Tech II; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play. GARY BRIAN MASTERS. Mag. Brian; Track 10-12; Wrestling 10; Cross Country 10; Track Club 10-11. SHELLY JAYE MATHIESON. Shelly; Band 10-11; Instrumental Music Club 10-11; Rifles 10-11; Hi-Times 10. SUSAN EDITH MAXWELL. Sue; NIIS 11-12. Pres. 12; Photo Club 10; Library Cadets 10; Old-Time Movies Club II; Volleyball Int. 10,12; Basketball Ini. 12; Jr. Class Play: Sr. Class Play; Fquus I 1-12; Hi-Times 10-12, Editor 12; Class Treas. II; Nat'l Merit Commended Student. TIM MAYe'rCHAK. Tatoo: Gym Club II; Vo-Tcch I 1-12. I ONNII .11 DSON MEL LOTT, Ron; Versatility Club 10; FFA 10-12. GREG MILLER. Killer; Gym Club II. .1. BRUCE MIXER JR.. J.; Band 10-12; Instrumental Music Club 10-11: Ja Band 10-12; Chorus 10; NHS 11- 12; Speech Debate. V. Pres. 10-12; VTR 12: Jr. Class Play: Sr. Class Play: Nat'l Merit Commended Student: 11,-4 Student Forum 11-12. ROBERTA .1. MURDOCH. Bobbie; VTR 12: Library Cadets 10; Activities Club 10; Vo-Tech 11-12; Jr. Class Play: Hi-Times 11-12, Bus. Mgr. 12. DEBORAH LYNN McCANDLESS. Deb. Bill; Chorus 10-11; Modern Dance Club 12: Library Cadets 10; Old-Time Movies Club I I; Wrestling Club 10: Volleyball Int. 11-12; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play; Basketball Statieian 10; Class Treas. 12: Ski Club 11-12. JEFFREY I.. MeCANN. Zcb: Versatility Club 10: Vo-Tech 10-12. MARK ALLEN McCOY. Skinny; Gym Club 10-11; Basketball Int. 10-12: Sr. Class Play: Cross Country II. SCOTT E. McDOWEl.l . Qua . late, Mott. Iranian Missile Crisis: Gym Club 10-12; NHS 11-12: Student Council V. Pres. 12; Basketball Int. 11-12; Jr. Class Play: Sr. Class Play: Slim Whitman Club 12. JOSEPH HARVEY McEWEN. Joe: Football 10; Football Club 10-11. CURWIN McFARI.AND. Cur: Modern Dance Club 10-12; Sr. Class Play. JACQUELINE SUE McGAUGIIEY. Jackie. Jae, Jackie Sue. McGaugh: Hoofbeats 12; Track 10-12: Bridge Club 10: Jr. Class Play; Hi-Times 12; Track C lub II; Varsity M 12: Volleyball 12: Indoor Track 12. SCOTT R. NIT.SON: Chorus 10; Track 10-12: Football 10-12; Football Club 10-12: Old-Time Movies Club 12: Volleyball Int. 10-11; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play-Varsity M 10-12; Indoor Track 12: Athletic Training Club 10-12; Youth of the Month. TIM NELSON. Slim: Gym Club 10-11: Vo-Tech 10-12. JONATHAN EDWARD MONG. Jon. Crash: Chorus 10-12: Gold 10-12; Golf Club 10: Volleyball Int. 11-12: Sr. Class Play. THOMAS MURCkO. Tom: Golf Club 10: Old Times Movies Club 11: Cross Country 12: Slim Whitman Club 12. DAVID NEWTON. Davy: GymTlub 10-12: Football Int. 10; Volleyball Int. 10-11: Class President 10. MARK S. NIXON. Chorus 10: Golf 10-12: Golf Club 10: Football Int. 10: Volleyball Int. II: Basketball Int. II: Sr. Class Play: Slim Whitman Club 12. MARCIA LYNNE NOBLE, Noodle: Chorus 10-12: NHS 11-12: Old-Time Movies Club II: Volleyball Int. 10-11: Basketball Int. 12; Sr. Class Play: Basketball 10-12; Volleyball 10-12. GLORIA LYNN ONDIC. Glo: Art Club 10: Gym Club 10: Guidance Office Ass t. KEN OSS. Gym Club 10-11; FFA 10: Vo-Tcch 11-12. TIMOTHY OVERLY. Tim; Football Mgr 10: Football Club 10-11; FFA 10. GARY L. PA DEN, Freak. DOUGLAS C. PEARS. Frck: Audio-Visual 10-12. JOHN ERIC PETERS, Erie: NHS 11-12: Speech Debate 10-12: Volleyball Int. II: Student Council 12: Basketball Int. 11-12: Jr. Class Play: Sr. Class Play; Class V Pres 12; Slim Whitman Club 12. MARY EDITH PETERS, Pete, Ede; Photo Club 10-11; Volleyball Int, 10; Usherette II. AARON D. PHILLIPS. Chorus 12; Track 10-12; Basketball 10-12; Football 10-12; Football Club 10-11: Student Council Pres. 12; Basketball Int. 10; Sr. Class Play. TINA YVONNE PRIESTER, Yvonne, Flirt: Art Club 10; Football Int. 11; Homecoming Queen; Jr. Class Play; Hi-Times 11. LARRY NEIL PURVIS, Dutch. Purv; NHS 11-12; VTR 11-12; Old-Times Movies Club 11; Volleyball Int. 12; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play; Slim Whitman Club 12. STEPHEN DOUGLAS RAMSAY. Doug; Hoofbeats 11-12; Football II; Old-Tim Movies Club II. ANNETTE R. REAGLE, Reggie: Track II; Library Cadets,12: Honored by Optomists 12. LAURIE KAYE RF.DIC, Rcdic; Guidance Office Ass't 12; Modern Dance Club 10-11; Rifles 10; Sr. Class Play: NHS 12. PAMELA LYNN REDMOND, Pam: Library Cadets 10- 12; Health Careers Club 12: Jr. Class Play; Girls' Woodworking Club 10. TAMMY SUE REDMOND. Tam; Pep Club 10; BRENDA SUE REYNOLDS, Bren. Sue; Jr. Class Play; Modern Dance Club 10-11; Library Cadets 11-12; Hi-Times 11-12. PAUL A. RODEMOYF.R, Andy; Football II; Football Club 10-11; Vo-Tech 10-12. MARY JEANNE RUSSELL, M.J., M.J.R.; Hoofbeats 11- 12; Photo Club 10: VTR II; Library Cadets 10-12: Old-Time Movies Club 11-12; Volleyball Int. 12; Basketball Int. 12; Sr. Class Play. PATRICIA JEAN SCHIESTLE, Patty, Fat Pat; Band 10; Wrestling Cheerleader 10-11: Mascot 12; Chorus 11; Modern Dance Club 12: Old-Time Movies Club II; Volleyball Int. 10-12; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play; Class ' SeerTT ........... CHRIS SCHUSTER, Rooster; Track 10: Photo Club 10; Vo-Tech 10-12. RICKIE ANN SCRUGGS. Ri; Modern Dance Club 10-11; Library Cadets 11-12; Flags 10-11; Activities Club 10; Hi-Times 11-12; Volleyball II. LORI ANN SEPIK. Sep; Modern Dance Club 10-12; Majorette 10-12; Sr. Class Play. BRIAN R. RAMSEY, Hec. Rams; Track 12; Basketball 10- 12; Basketball Club 10-12; Cross Country 10,12. AMY RAUSCH, Amy; Band 10-12. V. Pres. II; Jazz Band 10-11: District Band 10-12: Regional Band II; State band 12; NHS 11-12; Modern Dance Club 10-11; Sr. Class Play; Optimist Youth of the Month 11. DREW WESLEY SHAFFER. Art Club 12: Gym Club II; Photo Club 10; Wrestling 10-12; Football Int. 10; Vo-Tech 10-12. JOHN MICHAEL SHERMAN. Sherm, Berm; Gym Club 10-11. BETTY LOU SHIFFLETT. B.L.; Chorus 10-12; Hoofbeats 12; Gym Club 10; Wrestling Fan Club 10. GREGORY KENNETH SHORT. Minnie, Sid, Quazimoto; Chorus 10-12; Versatility Club 10; Old-Time Movies Club 12; Football Int. 10-12; Basketball Int. 11- 12; Volleyball Int. 11-12; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play; Equus 12; Wrestling 10-12. DEBORAH LYNN SLUTZ, Deb, Sleb; Band 10-12; Instrumental Music Club 10: NHS 11-12, Sec. 12; Volleyball Int. 12; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play. JERRY MARK SMITH, Smitty; Gym Club 10-12; Track 12; Basketball 10-12; Volleyball Int. 10-12; Baseball 10. RUSSELL A. SMITH. Turk; Basketball 11-12; Volleyball Int. 10; Class Pres. 11-12. ONDREA LYNN SONNTAG, Lynn, Spin; Bridge Club 10; Hi-Times 1 I. JULIA MARIE SPF.ELMAN, Spclly, Rufus; Basketball 10. Mgr. 12: Photo Club 11-12; Library Cadets II; Volleyball Int. II: Hi-Times 12; Baseball Mgr. 12; Varsity M 12. DEENA JANE STEELE, Chorus 10; Jr. Class Play; Photo Club 10. DANIEL C. STULL. Dan the Man; Gym Club 10-11; Track 10. LAWRENCE J. STULL, Larry; Chess Club 10: Gym Club 10-11; Jr. Class Play; Nai'l Merit Commended Student. SUSAN MARIE SUCHY. Sue; Track 10-12. Mgr. II; Modern Dance Club 12; Homecoming Court; Vo-Tech 11-12; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play; Gymnastics 12. JOSEPH F. SUCIC, Joe; Band 10-12; Instrumental Music Club 10-12; NHS 11-12; Equus 11; Honors Band II; Jazz and Pep Bands 10-12. ROBIN LEE THOMPSON; Instrumental Music Club 10; Chorus 10-12; Photo Club 11; Guidance Office Ass't 12. WENDY ANN UREY. Wen; NHS 11-12; Bridge Club 10; Hi-Timcs Club II; Vo-Tech 10-12; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play. BRUCE DAVID VANWOERT. PAULA JEAN WEINEL, Weinie; Band 10-12; Instrumental Music Club 10; Hoofbeais 12: Modern Dance Club 11-12; Sr. Class Play: Jazz Band 10-12. CHRISTIAN WFRNIR. Chris. KATHLEEN LYNN WHITE, Kathy: Band 10-11; NHS 11-12; Track 10; Photo Club II; VTR II; Football Int. II; Volleyball Int. 10; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play; Volleyball 11-12. MIKE WILLIAMS, Spike, Spaz; Track 10-12; Basketball 11-12; Basketball Int. II; Cross Country 10-12; Track Club 11; Class Sec. 12. JIM WILSON. The Mumph; Basketball Int. 10; Wrestling 10-11. MARK S. WINDER, Chorus 10; Track 12; Photo Club 10-11; VTR 10; Cross Country 10. LINDA WINKLEVOSS, Chorus 10; Hoofbcats 12’ Volleyball Int. II: Sr. Class Play; Volleyball 12. DAWN MARIE WINNER. Loser; Library Cadets 10-11; Activities Club II: FFA 10. KENNETH CHARLES W OODS, Farmer; Track 10-12; Basketball 10-12; Basketball C lub 10-12; Football Int. 10; Cross Country 10-12; Varsity M 10-12. GARY SWOGGER. Swig; Old-Time Movies Club II; Vo-Tech 10-12. MARK TESTA, Hoofbeais 12; Speech Debate 10-12; Speech Club 10-11; Jr. Class Play II. RHONDA WHITE., GREG WILSON tuiuaut liUaWildi IrUi HiUrliLUlilrl: Richard Glenn; Valedictorian. Optimist Scholarship. Social Studies Award; James Patterson Math Award. Susan Maxwell; Salutatorian, Science Department Linda Winklevoss; Gordon Snyder Award. Quill and Scroll, English Award. Award. Jesse Kelso; American Legion Service Award. Community Service Award. Industrial Arts Award. Lisa Carlson; Good Citizenship Award. Journalism Award. Quill and Scroll. 54 Mark Testa; Speech Scholarship. Teresa Guiler; Mercer Education Award; Outstanding Senior Band Award. Standing: Honor Students of the Class of 1980. Douglas Ramsay; Art Achievement Award. Photos Not Available for the following award winners: Sharon Geiser ...................................... American Legion Service Award Eric Peters ........................................ Most Valuable Speaker Award DcAnn Bortz ........................................ Public Service Award Annette Rcaglc ..................................... Library Cadets Award Deborah Slutz ...................................... Health Careers Award Sue Geiser ......................................... Business Education Award Greg Short ......................................... Dramatics Activity Award Joe Sucic .......................................... John Philips Sousa Award, Outstanding Senior Band Award Larry Purvis ....................................... National Honor Society Scholarship Danielle Hooker .................................... National Honor Society Scholarship Sharlene Jaillel ................................... Outstanding Senior Band Award J. Bruce Mixer ..................................... Speech Service Award. Dramatics Award, Greenville Symphony Award 55 LrliLtLiLHiLLLiliLLf UX Jackie McGaughey prepares for the long-awaited march to “Pomp and Circumstance.’’ Keeping step with “Having received the light, we pass it on to others.” Senior Seniors and audience listen attentively yet anxiously as guest speaker Dr. Bruce W. H President Rusty Smith presents the symbolic key to Junior President Brenda Wilcox. 56 L'liLLiiSlt JliHlr lr, the music, members of the class of 1980 climb the steps to the area in which diplomas will be presented. Upon receiving a diploma, the senior is officially graduated from MHS. Smile. Mike. The diploma IS official. You and your class are now graduates. 57 59 The Mustang Graduate Gallop. Getting away before the administration revokes the diploma! 61 tLlliLLili tHWntUtUilZt Best in Music Girl Amy Rausch Boy J. Mixer Best in Drama Kathy White J. Mixer Best in Athletics Jackie McGaughey Ken Woods Best Dressed Angela Forrester Kevin Horchlcr Most Likely to Succeed Sue Maxwell Rick Glenn Friendliest Robin Kagy Ed Cherrington Most Courteous Mary Jo Junkin Tom Murcko Smallest Mary Peters Dan Jewell Tallest Nancy Allshouse Jesse Kelso Biggest Feet Patty Schiestle Jesse Kelso Brainiest Sue Maxwell Rick Glenn Shyest Dccna Steele Ken Oss Most Talkative Mary Jeanne Russell Scott McDowell Laziest Mary Jeanne Russell Wayne Gregory 4 Hardest Worker Sue Maxwell Rick Glenn Biggest Flirt Teresa Guiler Mark Nixon Biggest Brownie Teresa Guiler J. Mixer Most Courageous Wendy Filer Scott Holzapfel Prettiest Eyes Tina Pricster Ken Woods Biggest Eater Amy Rausch Karl Lander Most Sincere Lisa Carlson Henry Laney Best Driver Sharon Godfrey Jon Mong Most Likely to End up in Jail Karen Kruck Jim Wilson Most Likely to be Married First Sharlen Jaillet Greg Wilson Best Teller of Tales Carolyn Campbell Scott McDowell Messiest Locker Robin Kagy Karl Lander Ugliest Car Robin Kagy Greg Short Craziest Walk Curwin McFarland Chris Werner Most Serious Carol Kcncll Henry Laney Most Patriotic Barb DeVito Ed Cherrington Most Revolutionary Barb DeVito Jim Wilson Most Likely to Make Best Spouse Tina Carucci Ken Woods Most Organized Lisa Carlson Rick Glenn Most Disorganized Robin Kagy Randy Barber Most “Cool’' Robin Kagy Scott Nelson Marlboro Award Karen Kruck Joe McEwcn Biggest Class Cutter Karen Kruck Greg Wilson Biggest Complainer Jackie McGaughey Jon Mong Best Dancer Lori Sepik Ken Woods Most Likely to Have 10 Kids Patty Schiestle Greg Short Wittiest Judy Koegler Scott McDowell Prettiest Smile Tina Priester Kevin Horchler Moodiest Rita Harris Bruce Van Most Interesting Extracurricular activity Betty Lou Shiffiett Woert Mike Williams 63 L'LLlLiiiLl tl1U£Ul£V ULLIili UatlrLlOrL Pedro Vasconez arrived in Mercer from Quito, Ecuador, on October 9, 1979. Pedro’s first home in Mercer was with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeVito. Later, Pedro stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Burchard Porter, and finally with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Newton. On June twenty-fourth Pedro will leave Mercer to begin a tour of the United States. After the tour Pedro will return to his home in Ecuador. Pedro’s plans for the future include a college education with a major in engineering and a return visit to the United States. 64 Sitting from left to right arc Board of Education members Ruth Woods. William Masters. Charles McClure, and Lovica Sherman. Standing arc John Mecklcy. Shirley Crawford. E. M. Thorn. Wayne McCullough, James Ellcnbcrgcr. and David Miller. Matthew J. Rausch, Jr., Superintendent Merrill H. Giles. Principal Miss Pam Mattocks, secretary Mrs. Sue Porter, secretary 66 Dr. John Stephens, Assistant Superintendent Robert J. Curtis II, Assistant Principal AG RICUI.TURE: Rust; ART: Gathers; BUSINESS EDUCATION: Hemsing. Hoovler. Klumph. Johnson: CAREERS: Corner; DRIVER'S EDUCATION: Martin; ENGLISH: Fcigcrt, Iffl. Murphy, Mongiello, Piccolin. Ringer, Sankcy, Shepherd. Wcikal, Weil; FOREIGN l.ANGUAGE: Chess, Piccolin: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Brown. Grundy. Palmer. Sunday: HOME EC.: Mook, Lcngaucr: INDUSTRIAL ARTS: Bolyard, Creasy, Koenig: LIBRARY McClearn; McCullough; MATHEMATICS: Cook, G. Crawford, Eshbaugh. Kohan. Kuhn. Nollingcr: MUSIC: Duncan, Hogc: READING: Cassctti, Chappell, Ligo; SCIENCE: R. Crawford, English, Gregory. Hannay, Murphy, Reimold, Trinch; SPECIAL EDUCATION: Factor; SOCIAL STUDIES: Amos, Behncr, Biglcy, Bradley, Chapin. Mahon. Mccklcy. McCarl, Urban. Y Dr. Ken Mills, Guidance Director Mrs. Thelma Corner. Guidance Counselor Mrs. Donna Anderson, Secretary 67 68 Mr. James Duncan Mr. Charles Bolyard Mr. Don Bradley Mrs. Janet Chappell Mr. Art Amos Mrs. Ruby Crawford Mr. Dave Cook Mr. Albert Crawford Mrs. Peggy Johnson Mr. Terry Factor Mrs. Thelma Hoovlcr Mrs. Helene Kuhn Mr. Jesse English Mrs. Carol Hemsing Mr. Mike Kohan Mr. Chuck Klumph Mr. Bill Gathers Mrs. Jean Nollingcr Mr. John Mongicllo Mr. Tony Nicastro Mr. Luke Koenig Mrs. Opal McCarl 1 V, t _____ Mr. Ron Mahon Mr. Ray Meckley 72 Mrs. Shirley McCullough 74 Mrs. Henrietta Mook Mr. Joe Urban Mr. George Szilagyi Mr. Hugh Ringer Mr. James Rust Mr. Dan Wcikal Miss Pat Trinch Mrs. Twilla Wallace Mrs. Janet Wambolt S1L.U. lililiU L.U. liL: ti imirliliU: Ulilili . . . payday depresses you . . . you’ve got three weeks of homework to correct in one night. . . . you meet more flakes than Kelloggs. . . . you have a sincere desire to work with the adults (parents, inmates, or whatever) of the future. L L L 75 Janitors: Mr. Dick Patterson, Mr. Stewart, Mr. King, Mr. Pat Patterson, and Mrs. Lukacs. 76 Sitting left to right: Mrs. Bestwick, Mrs. Swingle, Mrs. Gilson, Mrs. Buchanan, Miss Danielson. Standing: Mrs. Kreider, Mrs. Ringer. Mrs. McCullough. Mrs. Shipton, Mrs. King, Mrs. l.aaks, Mrs. Furcy. and Mrs. Shipton. LlrliUraVUili W ILL-tUtLt I'Ll UUitl: LtLVUiLLiL: Mrs. Virginia Piccolin. Spanish and F.nglish teacher 77 Ul Lt.LILiL.LlS: til' Lili. LliltL LLLIlUi On April 4, 1980, Luke B. Koenig, Industrial arts teacher at Mercer High School for twenty-five years, died in Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh after an extensive illness. Mr. Koenig, a respected and admired member of the faculty, was born in Pittsburgh on June 8, 1932. He was graduated from California (PA) State College, and received a Masters degree from Kent State University. He served as timekeeper for Mercer basketball games for fifteen years. This memorial is to pay tribute to a man who faced many years of suffering with a brave face and nothing but help for others. This type of man rarely comes along, and it is the duty of those remaining to take-time to pay tribute to men with his courage. by M.J. Russell 78 Class officers (front to back): Brenda Wilcox, pres.; Jill Kagy, treas.' Lori Woods, sec.; Rick Andrews, v. pres.; Keith Winter, act. chairman. Barber. R. Barner, K. Barnes, P. Bartholomew, J. Beck, R. Bice, E. Bidlack, K. Bish, L. Boggs, D. Bowen. J. Brest. L. Bross, D. Brown, C. Brown, P. Bruckcr, B. Buchanan, C. Buckley. L. Cain, D. Campbell, C. Cantelupe, V. Casino. S. Chestnut, J. Christy, M. Cousins, S. Cozad, L. Craig. J. Crawford. J. Daley, K. Davidson. J. Davis, D. DeAngio, A. Delgros, J. Drenning. D. Durney, T. Edwards, L. 80 Erb. J. Eshbaugh. B. Everett, T. Eves. P Ferry, R. Fisher, K. Flannery. T. Flickinger, S. Foster, R. Frydrych, M. Gawne, J. Gilbert, M. Grossman. R. Handcrhan. J. Hawk, R. Hcaslcy, K. Holcroft, S. Hovis, J. Huston, J. Jarrett. W. Jaskowak, C. Jewell, K. Jewell, L. Jordan, K. Jordan, S. Kagy, J. Kelly. D. King. T. Kloos. K. Kloos. S. Knight. W. Kurtz, T. Lambert. K. Lambert. S. Lambcrton, D. Lasher, D. Lcngel. G. Lewis. T. Ligo, L. Lintelman. S. Lukacs, L. Mackey. J. Mackey, S. Magargce, R. Magensky. M. Mandell. P. Manfrcdi, M. Mankovich, S. Mann, J. Mann, N. Mariachcr. G. Matvey, M. Mayerchak, S. Modaffair, B. Mong, K. Morris, M. Mortland. W. McCoy, K. McCullough. R. McKay, R. McKenna, C. McLaughlin, T. Myers, P. 81 Nolan. J. Ondic. G. Ory, N. Packard. R. Palmer, D. Parker, A. Patterson, D. Philson. G. Plummer, M. Ramsey, J. Redmond, D. Ringer, M. Russell. A. Rust, B. Ryder. R Sagenich, T. Sansom, C. Schaffer, M. Schultz, L. Sealand. C. Shadron. D. Shannon, S. Sharbutt, D. Shillito, T. Snyder. B. Sopko, D. Stainbrook, J. Steen, T. Struthcrs. B. Styers, D. Swartzbeck, J. Thorpe, S. Tomson, S. Trump, K. Urey, J. Van Horn, R. Walter. R. Wilcox, B. Williams, B. Williams, B. Wilson. J. Wimer, K. Winder, S. 82 Class officers, I. to r.: Tracy Michal, Elisa Stone, Dcana Webster, Ken Tarezy, Claudia Fulks. Adams, S. Airgood, J. Allen. J. Amon, R. Andrusky. M. Arrow, G. Barkley, S. Barnes, J. Bartley, J. Bennington, J. Blakely, R. Bobanick, D. Bobby, R. Boughner, J. Bowen, B. Bowler, R. Boyer, S. Brautigam, B. Bridge. D. Brocklchurst, D. Brocklchurst. J. Brucker, B. Buchanan, C. Burk. T. Cameron, C. Campbell, A. Campbell, M. Cantelupe, R. Carlson, E. Chambers, A. Cogswell, L. Colombo, B. Cherrington, G. 85 Cornelius, L. Crain, J. Cresswcll, J. Daley, L. Danielson, K. Davis, L. DcAngio, D. DeVito. M. Dittrich, K. Dunder, B. Engel. P. Eves, G. Ferry, A. Firth, A. Fisher. M. Foster. A. French, B. Fry, B Fulks, C. Gadsby. S. Gallo. L. Gamble, C. Gawnc, W Gilbert, D. Gilson, D. Glover. R. Graham, R. Guiler, S. Guy, M. Habbyshaw. D. Handerhan, T. Heini, S. Hoffman. A. Hogan, P. Hooker, G. Hughs. B. Humes. R. Johnson. D. Jones, J. Jones. M. Jordan. P. Keller. T. Kidd. L. Kidd, P. Kline. D. Kline. D. Koenig, H. Koscr, G. Laaks, M. Lamberton, D. Lcngcl, S. Lucas, M. Lucacs, B. Majors, B. Mathicson. R. Marks. R. Mariacher, P. Michal, T. Mifsud. B Mills, B Mills, H. Mills, S. Modaffair, J. 86 Moon. J. Moon. K. Morrow, B. Murcko. M. Musscr, J. Meyers. S. McCandless, G. McCandless. J. McCleary. P. McCullough, B. McDowell, J. McGaughcy, F. McGhee, C. Nagle, V. Nahrbccki, T. Nan. J. Nelson, C. Ncspor, R. Nolan. P. Oss, T. Padcn, L. Palmer, C. Palmer, S. Park. T. Peters, B. Petrie, B. Phillips. V. Philson, D. Porter, B. Priestcr, S. Rabold, T. Redmond, R Redmond. T. Rice. C. Richardson, P. Ritenour, D. Roseski, J. Rudolph. M. Shaffer, C. Sicilian. N. Sicilian. P Simpson. G. Slutz, J. Snyder, S. Sonntag, D. Spaulding. S. Stephens. M. Stevenson, P. Stitt. S. Stone, G. Stone. E. 87 Stull, C. Stull, P. Tarczy, K. Thompson. A. Thorpe. M. Tolley. C. Tragesser. L. Trepasso, M. Wagner, M. Walker. D. Warner. R. Webb, E. Webster. D. Weinel. R. Werner, R. Wilkin, L. Williams, B. Williams, T. Winger, S. Woods, A. Woods. B. Young, J. Zahniscr, S. Zahurancc. G. Ziemba, R. Zigo. L. Zimmerman. G. 88 V 91 Coach Factor. Gary Mariachcr runs for touchdown. Randy Anderson goes airborne to catch a Jaskowak pass. Quarterback Jaskowak and center Scott Nelson; down, set . . . 92 93 Standing: Mr. Kohan, Mr. Factor. Mr. Bolyard; kneeling. Mr. Nicastro. Team doctor Senior, Karl Lander; Guard Senior, Mark Fulks; Line Backer Senior, Randy Ferguson; Guard 94 Team captains, Scott Nelson and Randy Ferguson 95 Back row (I. to r.): J. Wilson. J. Crane. S. Barkley. C. Jaskowak. J Moon. K. McCoy. J. Handerhan. L. Lukacs. B. Morrow. Row 2: S. Zahnizer. J. Miller, J. Stainbrook. J. Hovis, J. Ramsey. C. Rice. B. Mifsud. G. Mariachcr. D. Bridge. K. Palmer. B. McCullough. P. Eves, R McCullough, K. Tarezy. Kneeling: A. Phillips. S. Nelson, R. Ferguson. K. Lander. M. Fulks. Queen Tina Priestcr Julie Livermore and Aaron Phillips Colleen Gibbons and Gary Mariachcr Tina Priester and Scott Nelson Tina Pricsler and Kevin Horchlcr Robin Kagy and Dave Schicstlc Sue Suchy and Mike Roddy Julie Livermore and Craig Redmond October sixth, the Mercer Mustangs defeated the West Middlesex Red, 15-8. During pregame ceremonies Tina Priestcr was crowned 1979 Homecoming Queen. In the evening a dance sponsored by the Class of 1982 was held in honor of Tina. The theme of the occasion was Emerald City. Mary Jo Junkin and Mark Jaskowak Colleen Gibbons and Gary Mariacher 97 The 1979 Homecoming Court: I. to r.: Colleen Gibbons; Robin Kagy; Tina Priester, Queen; Mary Jo Junkin; Sue Suchy; Julie Livermore. Queen Tina presents game ball. Ken Tarczy; Grim determination earns touchdown. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis enjoy sounds of “Smooth Sailing”. 98 99 Front Row: M. Noble, R. Kagy. N. Cathcart, J. Crawford, L. I.igo. Back Row: L.. Woods. C. Sansom, J. F.rb, S. Short. T. Flannery, L. Jewell. Coach Sansom Let’s play catch.” 100 juiiuib L'ui m Front Row: N. Ory; J. Kagy; Ms. Salatino. coach; L. Ramsey; L. Tregasser. Back Row: M. Adair: S. Holmes; B. Jewell; S. Short; A. Woods; S. Heini; L. Ligo. 103 “We want that ball! l1 aifcfciw LatiliiVLaLL Front row (I. to r.): A. Phillips, L. Lukacs, J. Huston, K. Tarczy. Back row: J Kelso, G. Kornbau, K. Woods, R. Glenn. Coaches: Mr. Cook. Mr. Amos Senior Manager: Julie Spcclman 104 tL'llLliltt Aaron Phillips The Fans! Ken Woods Rick Glenn ■V.' Mighty Mercer Mustangs! Gary Kornbau liiuLiWi uaLimt (I. to r.) R. Anderson, J. Hovis, K. Tarezy. R. McCullough. G. McCandlcss. J. Huston. L. Lukacs, D. Palmer, C. Jaskowak, B. Eshbaugh. 106 107 110 Kneeling (I. lo r.): P. Philson. K. Pratschlcr, E. Mount. T. Gibbons. E. Shaffer. R. Cantelupc. P. Jordan. T. Maycrchak. Second row: C. Buchanan. J. Reed. J. Crain, B. Macri, M. Stewart, G. Vallely, T. Forrester. Standing: T. Handerhan, R. Zicmba, G. Short, D. Shaffer, J. Stainbrook. D. Sopko. Head Coach, Mr. Lenny DcAugustino and Assistant Terry Claypool. Coach DcAugustino offering help and assistance to sophomore Tim Handerhan III t niui Lm-uwuai. 112 V ) U iLiittlllilr dllL. LLliLt LatliLrVL-ilLL bLLCLiULCti.L.1-lit Left to right: Debbie Bross; Lisa Brest, Captain; Robin Werner; Kim Barncr; Wendy Gawne; Tami Everett; Cheryl Shaffer; Rhonda Warner. M iss Murphy, adviser. The Cheerleading squad had a good year cheering for the “Mustang Wrestlers and “The Lady M's. The cheerleaders enjoyed leading the fans in supporting both teams. “Behind the scenes!” 114 Wendy Filer, manager. IrLLL- lbtt-LL Standing, 1. to r.: R. McCullough, B. Axe, J. Mong. M. Nixon, D. Sopko, Coach Mr. Creasy. Kneeling, B. King, E. Mount, C. Peters. R. King. Senior Mark Nixon Senior Bob Axe Senior Jon Mong celeb LL.lili.lM Kneeling (I. to r.): Janice Anderson, Jeff Swartzbeck, Brett Eshbaugh. Standing: Coach W. Gathers, Tom Murcko, Ken Woods, Gary Kornbau. Brian Ramsey. Mike Williams. Senior Janice Anderson. Senior Gary Kornbau. Senior Tom Murcko. 3hn Senior Brian Ramsey. Senior Mike Williams. Senior Ken Woods. 116 L-LAIt' UtiLltLlt imtrLl. Henry Lancy - Pole Vault State Qualifier Holds school record for Indoor Pole Vault I l'9 t Outdoor Record 13'0'. 2nd place District Finals, placed 10 in State Championship. Chuck Jaskowak - State Javelin Champion Holds Tri. County meet Record I97'6 Tri. County MVP. School Record 217' ITri. County champion. 1980 state Javelin Champion. MVP for Mercer squad. Row I: J. MacTaggart. S. Royle, B. Rains. R. Brown, C. Hovis. L. Phillips. C. Phillips. T Bidlack. A. Ealy. E. Trump. Row 2: D. Kelly. D. Ealy, B Mifsud, R Buchanan, M Kelly. B Morrow. J. Jones. R Nespor. J. Arrow. J. Williams. J Miller. Row 3: E. Cherrington. N. Borowicz, B Ramsey. G. Mariacher, A. Ferry. S. Thorp, J. Swartzbcck. D. Cain. D. Lasher. K Grande. D. Drenning. Row 4: K. Tarezy. B. Masters. M. Williams. K. Woods, G. Kornbau, S. Nelson. A. Phillips. J. Smith. M. Winder. H. t.aney. C. Campbell, C. Jaskowak. D. Shadron. 117 Sprint Captain. Gary Mariacher; Jump Captain, Henry Lancy; Throwing Captain. Chuck Jaskowak; Distance Captain, Mike Williams. Seniors; First row (left to right): F.d Chcrrington. Brian Masters. Henry Lancy, Mike Williams. Jerry Smith. Second row: Brian Ramsey, Ken Woods, Gary Kornbau, Scott Nelson. Aaron Phillips. Mark Winder Left to Right: Dan Ealy, Jr. High Manager; Brad Mifsud. Student Trainer; Tom Murko. Varsity Manager. Consultant Dan Zigo. Assistant Coach and Running Coach Bill Gathers. Head Coach and Field Coach Mark Hannay. )I8 Statisticians (left to right) Janet Bartholomew. Debbie Bross, Lisa Brest Not Present Joni McC'andless and Theresa Williams. LrLLiLfc:1 UiaLrli Standing, 1. to r., Coach Factor, L. Carlson. J. McGaughcy, S. Geiscr, W. Filer, C. Gibbons, S. Suchy, M. Junkin, J. Koegler, C. Campbell, Coach Evans. Kneeling, R. Terry. K. Mong, S. Winder, J. Erb, J. Crawford, T. Flannery, C. Sansom, G. Onoic, J. Davidson, K. Bidlack. Row Three. T. Durney, A. Firth, V. Phillips, A. Woods, S. Heini, H. Mills, L. Esposito. Row Four, D. Clark, D. Williams, L. Ramsey, M. Adair, V. Jasowack, C. Timblin, R. Weinal, M. DeVito, S. Holmes. Row Five, P. Webster, A. Hosack, K. Mayerchak. S. Adams, K. Maxwell. Senior managers Lisa Carlson and Carolyn Senior Wendy Filer Senior Sharon Geiser Campbell. 119 Senior Colleen Gibbons V Senior Mary Jo Junkin. Senior Judy Kocglcr. The Girl’s Track team was very successful this year. It broke existing school records in a number of events. Not only did the seniors have a good year but so did the underclassmen. In fact, three underclassmen went to the state championships in Shippcnsburg. Jcnncphcr Crawford — triple jump. Janeen Erb — high jump. Mia Adair — long jump. Mia was the first Freshman from Mercer ever to compete in the state championships. Wc hope that juniors Jennefer and Janeen and freshman Mia will return next year and do it again! Senior Sue Suchy. 120 Senior Jackie McGaughey. Varsity team l.-r. M. Noble. T. Guiler. K. White. VI. J. Junkin. J. Koeglcr, C. Bidlack, I). Gilson. And Coach Casetti. J.V. team top: S. Heini, A. Woods. D. Hooker. T. Carucci. D. Gilbert. J. Spielman. Bottom: M. Stephens. R. Wienel, L. Ligo. L. Winklcvoss. Sr. Tina Carucci Sr. Dani Hooker Sr. Linda Winklevoss Sr. Teresa Guiler Sr. Mary Jo Junkin Sr. Judy Koegler Sr. Marcia Noble Sr. Kathy White Mgr. Karen Moon UalitLVS! 122 tUiLLLtfc: Colleen Gibbons Shelley Giebner Pally Schicstlc Sharon Godfrey 123 liLi.LL.Li; LLUitm LrllLililiLULLLLUt Front: S. Guiler and C. Fulks. Back: V. Cantelupe, M. Murcko, T. Michal, A. Firth. M. Plummer. 124 tUiliUik LLLLrLl IrLlLliliLlitiLLLit Left to right: Theresa McElrath, Sandy Smith, Tonya Eves, Margaret Magensky, and Traci Bittler Top to Bottom: Tami Bittler, Brenda Palmer. Bridget Hassell, Janet Kelso. Candace Murko. Kathy Bartholomew, Sue Wiercinski Manager. Robin Woods. 126 Adviser, Miss Chris Cassetti. Left to right: first row. Shannon, Holms, Anthony, Eshbaugh. Cook. Buchanan, Nagle. Second row. Wilcox, Andrusky, Anderson. Noble, Bowman, Glenn, Flannery, Kornbau. Borowicz. First row: Flannery, Shipton. Wilcox. Bortz, Zigo, Gibbons. Tarczy, Brest, Knauff, Anthony. Blakely, Painter, Bidlack, Buchanan. Second row: MacTaggart, Williams, Metzger, Bowman, O'Brien, Whenry, Baringcr, Phillips, Pratschlcr. Moon, Phillips. Miller, Ducan, Anderson, McChcsncy, Webster. Reed. Adams. Third row: Borrowicz. Anderson, Hovis. Ealy, Notarcschi, Craig. Clayton. Kelley, Stewart. Wink. Adair. Addicott. Paxton, Phillips. Williams. Rains. Drapola, Trumph, Klink. Magargce. 127 tt-UULIi Row I (I. to r.): S. Peters. J. Wilson. M. Mifsud. J. McElrath. B Mixer. S. Wiersinski. C. Stephens. D. Hogue. Row 2: C. Kelso. J. Chapin, L. Bish, P. Wilson. J. Mixer, E. Peters. Row 3: K. Reager. B Foster, R. Werner, M. Stephens, S. Short. D. Easterly, D. Patterson. Top: B. Campbell. W Seniors: Eric Peters and J. Mixer. Missing from photo: Mark Testa. Coach: Mr. Ringer 128 itit-itLLi tk-umi a ttiuL in larktuu The 1979-80 Speech Team enjoyed another highly successful season, winning five of the ten major Pittsburgh District trophy tournaments. Mercer. North Hills, and North Catholic (both from Pittsburgh) were the top three teams among the 33 active squads in the Pittsburgh District. The M H.S. Speech Team won the Pennsylvania High School Speech League District I championship for the sixth consecutive year, as eleven speakers qualified to the P.H.S.S.L. State Tournament in April. Mercer had the seventh ranked speech team among all schools in Pennsylvania In addition, ten speakers qualified to the National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Tournament in Boston, Massachusetts in late May. At the national tournament, senior Eric Peters turned in the best individual effort in the history of M.H.S. forensics as he placed fourth in the nation in extemporaneous speaking. He thus became the best M.HS. extemper of all time. Individually. Mercer speakers won 65 trophies at sixteen tournaments during the year. Included in the 64 trophies were 24 first place trophies in individual events. J. Mixer and Missy Stephens led the way as each won fivetournament titles. J.. a six-year speech veteran, won his first place trophies in humorous dramatic interpretation with the selection Good Evening” by Cook and Dudley. Missy won with a persuasive speech on unnecessary surgery entitled The Double Edged Sword. Eric Peters capped an outstanding six-year forensic career by winning three tournament titles in extemporaneous speaking, including first place honors at the prestigious North Hills Sweepstakes. Laura Jean Bish. competing in prose and poetry reading, also won first place trophies at three tournaments. Here is a listing of first place trophies won by thctcam. and a listing of individual trophy winners: TOURNAMENT DATE FIRST PLACES EVENTS l)Kennedy Christian November 10. 1979 FIRST PLACE TEAM 2)Pcnn Statc-Shcnango Valley December 1 Missy Stephens - original oratory J. Mixer - dramatic Dawn Gilbert - oral interpretation Mark Testa - dramatic 3)Eric Cathedral Prep December 8 Bernice Campbell - prose Sue Short - poetry FIRST PLACE TEAM 4)Knoch January 5, 1980 Laura Jean Bish - oral interpretation FIRST PLACE TEAM 5)Mercer B.P.W. January 12 Laura Jean Bish - poetry FIRST PLACE TEAM 6)Wilkinsburg February 9 Missy Stephens - persuasive J. Mixer - humorous J. Mixer - humorous 7)North Hills February 22 23 Eric Peters - extemporaneous 8)P.H.S.S.L. Districts March 8 Eric Peters - extemporaneous FIRST PLACE TEAM 9)N.C.F.L. Districts March 30 Brian Porter - informative Missy Stephens - persuasive Robin Werner - poetry J. Mixer - dramatic Missy Stephens - original oratory 10)Freshman-Sophomore Championship April 19 Eric Peters - extemporaneous Laura Jean Bish - oral interpretation J. Mixer - dramatic Suzie Wiercinski-informative ll)Erie Prep-7th and 8th grade May 3 Missy Stephens - persuasive Paul Wilson - extemporaneous The Speech Team loses three outstanding seniors. Erie Peters. J. Mixer, and Mark Testa. However. 20 of the 23 team members return next year. Thus the team should maintain its winning ways in the future. Varsity Football Mercer 0 Kennedy Christian 14 Mercer 7 Shenango 34 Mercer 6 Slippery Rock 6 Mercer 13 Neshannock 27 Mercer 7 Union 31 Mercer 15 West Middlesex 8 Mercer 0 Laurel 12 Mercer 12 Mohawk 28 Mercer 0 New Wilmington 20 Mercer 0 Riverside 39 Girls' Volleyball (matches won) Varsity Mercer 2 Laurel 0 Mercer 1 Slippery Rock 1 Mercer 0 West Middlesex 2 Mercer 0 New Wilmington 2 Mercer 2 Villa Maria 0 JV Mercer 2 Laurel 0 Mercer 1 Slippery Rock 1 Mercer 1 West Middlesex 1 Mercer 1 New Wilmington 1 Mercer 2 Villa Maria 0 Cross Country Jr. High Football Mercer 32 Grove City 23 Mercer 14 Laurel 0 Mercer 19 Greenville 36 Mercer 14 Mohawk 0 Mercer 39 Moniteau 20 Mercer 0 Neshannock 22 Mercer 16 Conneaut Lake 43 Mercer 6 Shenango 0 Mercer 24 Gen. McLane 31 Mercer 5 West Middlesex 0 Mercer 35 Cochranton ?20 Mercer 13 Lakcview 6 Mercer 15 Hickory 45 Mercer 26 Sharon 29 Mercer ' 29 Grove City 26 Mercer 38 Moniteau 20 Mercer' 23 Greenville 32 Mercer I 19 Hickory 40 1 Mercer 43 Reynolds 15 Mercer County Championships - 3rd j y Ji r MR Varsity Basketball Mercer 37 Lakcview 35 Mercer 43 West Middlesex 53 Mercer 59 Cranberry 33 Mercer 38 Grove City 40 Mercer 54 New Wilmington 55 Mercer 64 Sharpsville 48 Mercer 56 Neshannock 45 Mercer 39 Kennedy 50 Mercer 65 Shenango 55 Mercer 67 Reynolds 48 Mercer 44 Mohawk 49 Mercer 52 Greenville 47 Mercer 57 Rayen 61 Mercer 41 Hickory 59 Mercer 71 Rocky Grove 22 Mercer 68 West Middlesex 66 Mercer 53 Gen. McLane 5 Mercer 57 Grove City 70 Mercer 62 Conneaut Valley 56 Mercer 59 Sharpsville 60 Mercer 61 Greenville 45 Mercer 60 Kennedy 36 Mercer 45 Hickory 62 Mercer 54 Reynolds 66 PLAYOFFS ■ Mercer 50 Kennedy 45 at Sharon High School Mercer 52 Titusville 55 at Westminster College LlililtL Golf Mercer 41 Greenville 1016 Mercer 416 Kennedy 1016 Mercer 16 Greenville 1416 Mercer '6 Hickory 1416 Mercer 7 Jamestown 8 Mercer 0 Kennedy 15 Mercer 516 Hickory 9 Mercer 4 Kennedy II Mercer 0 Grove City 15 Mercer 10 Hickory 5 Mercer 0 Grove City 15 Mercer 9 Greenville 6 Mercer 616 Jamestown 116 Mercer 4 Jamestown 2 Jr. High Mercer 42 Conneaut Lake 29 Mercer 38 Cochranton 37 Mercer 31 Akron St. Vincent 47 Mercer 41 Shenango 38 Mercer 48 Union 32 Mercer 62 West Middlesex 31 Mercer 49 Mohawk 44 Mercer 25 New Wilmington 37 Mercer 28 Riverside 35 Mercer 44 Slippery Rock 23 Mercer 47 Laurel 39 Wrestling Mercer 10 Lakeview 44 Mercer 34 Sharon 21 Mercer 47 Cochranton 15 Mercer 18 Meadville 42 Mercer 36 Jamestown 30’ Mercer 39 Conneaut Lake 23 Mercer 9 Reynolds 52 Mercer 24 Grove City 33 Mercer 3 Hickory 63 Mercer 26 Kennedy 38 Mercer 3 Greenville 48 Mercer 17 Sharpsville 41 Mercer 14 Com. Perry 38 Basketball Mercer 26 Neshannock 27 Mercer 27 Shenango 32 Mercer 51 Union 26 Mercer 41 West Middlesex 18 Mercer 32 Mohawk 38 Mercer 31 New Wilmington 44 Mercer 40 Riverside 44 Mercer 43 Slippery Rock 42 Mercer 43 Laurel 31 Mercer 52 Neshannock 37 Girls’ Track Mercer 78 Sharon 64 Mercer 64 Grove City 68 Mercer 64 Kennedy 68 Mercer 62 Lakeview 70 Mercer 80 Greenville 52 Mercer 80 Hickory 52 Mercer 87 Reynolds 45 Mercer 125 Sharpsville 7 2nd place — Foxburg Tournament Girls’ Basketball Mercer 34 Laurel 44 Mercer 28 New Wilmington 53 Mercer 41 Oil City 35 Mercer 59 West Middlesex 39 Mercer 53 Hickory 45 Mercer 42 Grove City 52 Mercer 66 Reynolds 40 Mercer 39 Greenville 48 Mercer 39 Sharpsville 48 Mercer 44 Oil City 48 Mercer 52 West Middlesex 33 Mercer 49 Hickory 55 Mercer 39 Grove City 52 Mercer 63 Reynolds 39 Mercer 31 Greenville 39 Mercer 28 Sharpsville 60 Boys’ Track Season Record — 4 wins, 3 losses, I tic. Nadine ponders the perplexity of P.O.D. Reading? No. Sharlcne and Deena just look at the pictures. Making a fast exit at 3:15. Don’t worry Mary Jo. With a little CATsup, it'll taste just like steak. 132 Rich McCullough, did you really wear Nike tennis shoes to the prom? LV.V 1 GJl7H@fl Class officers. I. to r: N. Borowicz. D. Addicott, S. Short. Abernathy, B. Adair. B. Adair. M. Adams, R. Adams. S. Addicott. D. Anderson, K. Anderson, M. Anderson. T. Baker, T. Bartholomew, K. Bartholomew, B. Benninghoff, D. Bidlack. T. Biringer, T. Bittler. T. Black, D. Blair, S. Borowicz, N. Bortz, D. Bowler, B Boyer, J. Brady, C. Brest, D. Brown. R. Buchanan, R. Burk. S. Campbell, B. Campbell. L. Carucci, V. Clark, D Claypool, A. Collins, L. Como, B 134 Cornelius. M. Craig, C. Cresswell. E. DeWeese, S. Dicks. A. Dingle. G. Dolan. L. Dora. J. Drapola. T. Duncan. K. Eakin. R. Ealy, A. Easterly. D. Edeburn, R Edwards, H. Edwards, V. Esposito, L. Filer. C. Fisher, J. Fitzgibbon, M. Forrester, T. Gibbons. T. Gill, K. Gill. T. Glaser, K. Glaser, S. Grande, K. Grossman, R. Guiler, M. Guntrum, D. Harris, L. Hassell, B. Heckathorn, M. Heini, S. Hite. Y Fofius, R. Holmes, S. Hoover. W. Hosack, A. Houghtaling. H. Hovis, C. Jaskowak. V. Jewell. B 135 Jewell. M. Jones, D. Joy, S. Junkin, S. Keller, M. Kelly, M. Kelso. J. King. B. King. R. Klass. R. Klink. D. Knauff, D. Kokolis, K. Krauar, C. Layton, J. Ligo, E. Lineberry, A. Mactaggart, J. Magargee, D. Mandcll, J. Marsh, S. Masters, J. Maxwell, K. Mayerchak, K. Mayerchak, K. Mennor, M. Miller. J. Miller, J. Mount, E. Murcko, C. Murdoch, C. McChcsncy, B. McCullough, J. McCullough, J. McCullough. M. Nixon, J. Notareschi, F. Oakes, B O'Brien. J. O’Conner. J. O’Conner. J. O’Conner, R. Ondic. N. Oss, V. Painter, K. Palmer. B. Paxton, M. Pennington, D. nrr. 136 Peters, C. Peters, E. Peters, A. Pettigrew, A. Philage, D. Phillips, C. Phillips. L. Philson, P. Piker, B Powell, S. Pratschlcr. K. Priester, L. Priester, S. Purvis. K. Pyle, C. Ramsey, L. Rains, B. Redmond, A. Redmond, J. Redmond, K. Reed, J. Reed, S. Reynolds, R. Reznor, T. Rhodes, M. Rickard. R. Romain, D. Royle, S. Ryder, J. Sansom. K. Sarvcr, E. Schwanbeck. L. Seidel, S. Sepik, L. Shaffer, E. Shipton. T. Short, S. Staunch, C. Stevenson, L. Stewart. M. Sucic, K. Swartz, P. Sweesy, S. Tarczy, B. Taylor, R. Testa, M. Timblin, C. Timblin. D. Tragesser. B. Trump, E. 137 Vallcly. S. VanDykc, K. VanDyke, K. Vogan, R Webster, J. Webster. P. Weikal. P Whenry, D. White, D. Wiercinski, S. Williams, J. Williams, M. Wilson, J. Winger, K. Winklevoss, B. Winner, D. Woods, R. Wygal, K. Young, C. Zigo, B. Photos Not Available: Smith, E. Tolley, C. 138 Class officers: Gary Urey, pres.; P. Buckley, v.pres.; T. Gill, sec. Adams, J. Adams. M. Adams. P. Anderson. B Anderson, J. Andrusky, A. Anthony, D. Bartley, R. Berger, J. Bestwick. E. Bestwick, J. Bish, S. Bisignano, A. Bittlcr, T. Blakley, R. Block, K. Bobby, B. Bowen, D. Bowman, J. Boyer, P. Bradford, B Brest, D. Buchanan, K. Burk, D. Burk, Do. Burk, J. Campbell, M. Campbell, S. Canady, C. Casino, S. Chamberlain, M. Chambers, M. Collins, K. Davis. D. Dibier, T. Donald, J. Dunklc, B. Dunn, E. Edeburn, P. Edmonds. R. Esquibcl. E. Evans, F. 139 Eves, T. Fcrringcr. D. Fisher, T. Flannery. K. Gabany, R Garner, J. Gault. N. Gawne, M. Gill. T. Givens. S. Glaser, M. Glenn, G. Graham, R. Gravatt, D. Griffin. S. Handerhan, K. Hanlin, J. Harris, C. Harrison, T. Heasley, B. Heffner, L. Hillard. T. Holloway, P. Hoffman, T. Hogue, J. Hovis, K. Iffl, V. Jarrett, G. Jewell. T. Johnston, J. Jones, P. Keefer, L. Kelly, K. Kirby, A. Kloos, D. Koenig, B Kornbau. M. Lary, F. Lawton, P. Lawton, D. Lcnz, C. Mackey, R. Magensky, M. Mariachcr, M. Matvey. M. Mayerchak, C. Means, B. Metzger, J. Meyers, D. Millard, A. Miller, L. Miller, R Mills, B Mills. W. Minarick, D. Mixer, B. Moon, D. Morris, L. Morrison. B Mortimer, J. Murcko. K. Murdoch. C. Musser, C. 140 Myers, R. McCamey, K, McCracken, A. McCullough, L. McElrath, J. McGaughey, T. McIntyre, F. McKenna. B. McLallen, J. McLaughlin. B. Nagle, C. Nelson, D. Nespor, S. Norris, J. Norris, S. Noble, J. Park. M. Pears, D. Peats, K. Pcrring, R. Peters. B. Peterson, M. Pettigrew, R. Pierce. L. Plummer, D. Porterfield, G. Rabold, G. Ramsey, E. Ray, K. Ray, C. Ray, M. Reed, K. Reed, M. Reeher, R. Reeher, T. Rickard, D. Riley, M. Rodgers, B. Rodgers, M. Schaffer, T. Seech, B. Shannon. C. 14J 142 Smith. S. Snyder. S. Spaulding. S. Stambaugh. S. Steele. T Stephens, C. Swartz, R. Theofilos, A. Thompson, K. Thompson. R. Thompson, S. Trimble, M. Trowbridge, R. Udell, J. Urey, G. Valimont, T. Walter. M. Walters, M. Webb, J. Webster, N. Whenry, D. Wilcox. D. Wilson, P. Winner, R. Wygal, J. Yeager, D. Young, D. Zahniser, T. Not Pictured: Paul Buckley Class officers: Alex Borowicz, pres.; Pam Godfrey, v. pres.; Derek Eshbaugh, scc.-treas. Aikens, J. Alexander, S. Alger. L. Bagnall. C. Barnes, J. Beich, M. Benninghoff, T. Beveridge. F. Bollinger, A. Borowicz, A. Bowman. L. Brest, W. Bromley, J. Brucker, C. Buchanan, D. Bungcr, E. Burdette, S. Burk. J. Case, C. Cain, R. Caldcrwood, W. Cameron, K. Chapin, J. Christy, M. Collins. T. Conner, M. Cook, D. Cornelius, B. Crenshaw, S. Croll, R. Da ye, R. Dchncr, T. Dingel, S. Dittrich, L. Dunder, C. Dzurinda, P. Eakin, T. Ealy, D. Emery, M. Eshbaugh. D. Evans. S. Felix, T. Fisher, D. Fisher, S. Foster, B. Foster, W. Frey, H. Furcy, L. Gallo, N. 143 Gilkey. R Gill. C. Gill, F Gill, W. Godfrey, P Graham, K. Guidacc, F. Habel. R. Habbyshaw, I. Hackett. B. Heasley, K. Hcckathorn, T. Hcdglin. R. Hoffman, M. Hogue, D. Hogue D. Holmes, M. Houghtaling, M. Jones, T. Jordan, D. Joy, M. Kchoe, B. Kelso, C. Ketcham, C. Kerr, D. King, M. Kline, J. Kocgler, S. Kokolis, K. Koontz, T. Koscr, D. Kramer, j. Kurtz M. Lancaster, D Lanigan. S. Layton. M. Lesncr. C. Ligo, K. Liston, J. Lucas, S. Mackey, P. Martin, A. Mennor, T. Mcnnor, T. Mifsud, M. Millard, L. Mills, H. Mong, V. Moon, L. 144 Moore, S. Mortimer, M. Mortland, D. McConnell, J. McCullough. B. 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