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

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1986 volume:

1986 HI-TIMES Lights on in Mercer High School Retiring As the light of life and happiness continues ... Mr. Marry Murphy Science Mrs. Martha Murphy English Mrs. Jane Weil English Mow it's time to relax. We of the Mi-Times staff wish the best for those retiring. Days turn to minutes And minutes to memories Life sweeps away the dreams ... Most Organized: Patty Oehlbeck. Don Noble Prettiest Smile: Dave Armstrong, Julie Ghrist High Beams on Super Seniors Senior Superlatives Most School Spirited: Dave Walker, Lynda Anderson Prettiest Eyes: Donna Bradley, Dave Armstrong Best in Drama: Russell Mariacher. Patty Oehlbeck 8 Most Outgoing: Lori Arrow, Jamey Gamer Brownie: Libby Hooker Anderson Most Courteous: of Humor: Amy Orsinger. Jamey Gamer joe Cdebum. Arlene Zuhosky Best Teller weikal. Patt °ch1bccK Most Dependable. Dan Messiest Locker: Libby Hooker Eater: Brian Meuger. Chen ------ Tallest: Cheri Mathieson, Eric Jewell Most Courageous: Brian Metzger, Arlene Zuhosky Most Likely to Succeed: Jim Wilson, Sandi Bittler Shiest: Bonnie Lee, Russell Mariacher Most Likely to End up in Jail: Kathy Ray, Jeff Magargee Most Changed: Sharon Qraham, Derek Huffman Best Built: Dave Walker, Wendy Gill Best Dancer: Brenda Campbell. Jamey Best Dressed: Scott P. King _____________________________________________________________________ 11 Senior Awards: Lights of Honor and Glory 1986 Valedictorian: Sandi Bittler 1986 Salutatorian: Linda Blizzard Speech Service Award U.S. Army Recruiting Command Scholarship; Athletic All-Star Award; Student of the Year Award; Social Studies Award; Good Citizenship Award; Journalism Award; Quill and Scroll Award; James Patterson Memorial Scholarship; James Patterson Math Award; national Honor Society Scholarship; Science Dept. Award; Rim Allen: Business Education Award; Public Cheri Mathieson: Dramatics Award Diana Stinedurf: Mercer Area Jaycees Award Steve Ray: Mercer Education Association Me- Derek Collins; U.S. Army Recruiting Command Arlene Zuhosky: Most Valuable Speaker Award; modal Award; American Legion Service Award Scholarship; Athletic All-Star Award Speech Scholarship Roland Hawk: Quill and Scroll Award Libby Hooker: health Careers Award; American Legion Service Award; national honor Society Scholarship Scott P. King: Optimist Scholarship Sharon Graham: James Patterson Memorial Scholarship; Jeff Donald Memorial Award Andre Borowicz: James Patterson Language Susan Reed: Art Achievement Award Award Jim Wilson: national honor Society Scholarship; James Patterson Memorial Scholarship Amy Orsinger: Brian Livinspire Memorial Award; John Philip Sousa Award Patty Oehlbeck: Evelyn McGhee Award 13 Brenda Ray: Library Cadet Award Betty Jo Priester: national School Choral Award Gerald Leighty: Outstanding Musicianship Award Student Council Honor Certificates presented to Rim Allen, Lynda Anderson, Sandi Bittler. Linda Blizzard, Donna Bradley, Deb Luba, LuAnn nollinger. Diana Stinedurf. Karyn Young, Chris Thorpe. Missy Weaver. Brenda Campbell. Derek Collins, Nancy Danielson, Brenda Davis, Julie Ghrist, Sharon Graham, Patty Oehlbeck, Amy Orsinger, Jeff Swartz, Arlene Zuhosky, Dan Weikal, Jim Wilson, Wendy Gill, Roland Hawk, Libby Hooker, Scott P. King. Bonnie Lee, Gwen Ligo, Betty Jo Priester, and Suzy Reed. Also, awards were presented to Senior Athletes and to the senior members of band and chorus. David Walker: Wilbur Rhoades Athletic Award SENIORS We've had our bumps and bruises through the years. We want our class to be remembered. To make sure that none forgets the seniors Of MERCER HIGH 1986. we've spelled it out for you on the following pages ... Class Colors ... Black fir Blue Class Song ... Small Town Class flower ... Red Rose Class Motto .:. As the day ends so begins the hopes and dreams of tomorrow. heather Andrews Lori Arrow Shawn Angermeier Wayne T. Adams...................... Wayner Birthday: 11 11 66 Mcrccr Vo-Tech Drafting 10-12. f avorite Song Mony Mony Favorite Group: Billy Idol Klmbtry Dawn Allan ........... Kimmie. him BirthdatC: 5 15 68 Track 10. national Honor Society 11.12. Versatility Club 12. Student Council 12. Sophomore Class Secretary. Basketball Statistician 11-12. Hoofbcats Ill-times 12. Favorite Song: Glory Days George H. Ammer......... Masked Lightning BirthdatC: S l 67 Weightlifting 10. Vo-ag 10-12. Favorite Song: Head Over Heals Favorite Group: Chicago Lynda Marie Anderson.................... Da BirthdatC: 2 15 68 Cheerleader 9. II. 12. Band 9. 10. national Honor Society II. 12. Shop 4-11. 12 Dance Club 9.10. Track 11.12. Favorite Song: Summer Of 69 Favorite Group: Bryan Adams Heather Diane Andrews ............. Heather BirthdatC 8 7 68 Flag Line 9. Dance Line 10-12. Dance Club 10. Favorite Song. What Is Love Favorite Group. Howard Jones Shawn Hence Angermeier............... Shawn Birthdate 5 2 68 Volleyball 10-12. Track 9.11-12. OfTice Work 12. Favorite Song: Bids Wanna Kock Favorite Group: Bryan Atlams David Thomas Armstrong............... Moose BirthdatC: 12 10 67 Basketball 9-12. Track 10-12. Football 12. Soph. Class V.P. homecoming King. Favorite Song: Thunder Road Favorite Group: Bruce Springsteen. E Street Band Lori Lynn Arrow ..................... Lori Birthday: 10 11 67 Cheerleader 9-12. Dance Club. 1984 Christmas Snow Court II. 1985 Homecoming Queen 12. Favorite Song: Take On Me Favorite Group: Bryan Adams Beverly Elaine Bauer.................. Bev BirthdatC 2 19 68 Chorus 9.10.12. Show Choir 11-12 Track 10 12. All School Hay II. MatMakls 10 12. Dance Club 9. Favorite Song: Is This The End Favorite Group. New Edition Sand Elaine Bittler ................. Hit Birthdate: 4 24 68 Basketball 9-12. Track 9-12. Cross Country 11-2. Ili-times Hoofbcats 9-12. Student Council President 12. riational Honor Society 11-12 BB Statisti ian 9-10. Favorite Group: Chicago Linda Blizzard...................... Stick BirthdatC 10 25 67 Volleyball 9-12. Speech Team 10-12. Speech Team President 12. Girls BB Cheerleader 10. national Honor Society 11-12. Equus Board of Editors 10. Band 9-12. District Band 12. County Select Band 11. Greenville Sympho ny Orchestra 11-12. Who s Who Among American H.S. Students 12. Honors Band 12. Mid East Musk Festival 12. Favorite Song: Summer Of 69 Favorite Group. Bryan Adams Lynda Anderson David Armstrong Beverly Bauer Linda Blizzard 18 Tom Block Terry Bowman James Brady James Bodien Andre Borowicz Eric Bowman Donna Bradley Thomas William Block.......Tom Vince Birthdate 7 1 68 Talent Show 11-12. favorite Song Home Sweet home Tavorite Group: Motley Crtie James Charles Bodien............. W orm Birthdate: 9 13 67 Track 9.10.12. Vo-Tech 10-12. Ski Club 10, VIC A 12. favorite Song: Tom Sawyer favorite Group: Rush Andre Jerome Borowict.............Andre Birthdate: 8 30 68 Student of The Month 11, Basketball 9-12, football9-12. Track9-12. KingsCourt 12. favorite Song: Summer Breeze favorite Group: Style Council Erie Brian Bowman................ Bubba Birthdate: 8 18 68 Vo-Tech 10-12. favorite Song: Strung Out favorite Group: Twisted Sister Terry Lee Bowman.............Ozzy Skip Birthdate 2 7 67 Junior high football 9. Varsity lootball 10-12. Track 911. Vo-Tech 12. Vo Ag 9- 11. frA Officer 11. DCCA 12. favorite Group: Motley CrOc Donna Bradley..................... Brad Birthdate: 9 23 68 Band 9-10. Color Guard 9. Rifles 10, Speech 9-12. Volleyball 10-12. Mercer County All Star Volleyball Team 12. national honor Society 11-12. Track 9.10.12. honor Roll 9-12 Rifle Captain 10. Intramural Volleyball 10. 12. fom Poms 9. new Wilmington Volleyball Tournament Team 12. K.C. Volleyball Tournament Team 12. Tavorite Song: White Wedding ravorite Group. Billy Idol James D. Brady .................. Jimma Birthdate: 10 24 68 football 10-12. Track 10-12 Weightlifting 9-12. S h.O.P IV 12. favorite Song: Leader Of The Band favorite Group: hucy Lewis And The news Tammy Lynn Brady.................. Tam Birthdate: 1 4 68 Concert Band9-I2 Marching Band 10-12. Dance Line 11-12. honors Band 10-11. Mid fast Symphonic Band 12. favorite Song: Say You Say Me favorite Group: Bruce Springsteen Brenda Sue Campbell.......... Brenda Birthdate: 11 20 68 Band 9 Basketball 10-12. Derek Wayne Collins .......... DC firull Birthdate: 2 9,68 Track 9-12. Cross Country II 12 national Honor Society 11-12 Student Council 9.11. TA Junior Academy oi Science 9-11 Ecology Team 11-12. Track Club II-12. rootball 9 Tavorite Song: Love on Your Side Tavorite Group: Thompson Twins Sharon Ann Collins.............. Sharon Birthdate: 7 8 68 favorite Song, Time Tor Me To fly favorite Group. Rco-Speed agon Sharon Collins Tammy Brady Brenda Campbell Derek Collins 19 Wilson Emery heather Evans Joseph Edebum Robert DeWeese Qina Donald Georgiaa Beth Donald ............ Gina Birthdate: 8 17 68 k Cheerleader 10. Hi-Times Hoofbcats 1112 Christmas Court 10. Home coming Court 12 Track statis tician 10. Band 9-10. Student Director Talent Show 12. Favorite Song Hard To k Say It s Over k Joseph P. r.deburn ........ Ql Joe Birthdate 7 19 68 Track 10-12. Chris Lynn Conti .... k Dead Birthdate 11 22 68 Favorite Song Magic k Favorite Group ( ars k Mark Alan Cornelius Corny 10 8 68 lid Wrestling 10. Favorite Song Mom Mony Favorite Group Billy Idol nancy Lynn Danielson r i i k Birthdate 2 3 68 TGX national Honor Society 11-12. Speech 9-12. k Track 9-10. HITlmes Hoofbeats II 12 March Ing Concert Pep Bands ' lo la Band 10 VB k Statstician 11. Speech Sec Treas. 12. Who s Who Among A H S. Students 10. Intramural Volleyball 12. k Favorite Song. What I Like About You William A Daugherty ....................................Bill Birthdate: 8 6 68 VoTech 11-12. VICA 11-12. Concert. Jazz. Pep bands 11-12 March ing Band 11-12 Favorite Song: Smokin Favorite Group Boston Brenda Sue Davis .............................................. Birthdate 3 21 68 Secretary of Chorus 11. Dance Line 11. Favorite Song: Invincible Favorite Group: Heart Robert Paul DeWeese............................................ Favorite Song: Midnight Madness Favorite Group: night Ranger Irene Esquibel Bren Bob Bobby Jo Ferry 20 William Foster Jamey Gamer Julie Ghrist Wendy Gill Sharon Graham .........Wilson Rente Library Cadet 11-12 Favorite Song: Stay Hungry Tavorlte Group: Twisted Sister Wilson Clifford Emery Jr.................... Birthdate: 2 12 67 VoTcch 10-12. Favorite Song: Legs Favorite Group: ZZ Tops Irene Belen Esqulbel........................ Birthdate: 1 12 66 Marching and Concert Bands 9-10. Track 10. Versatility Club 12. MatMaids 10-12. Favorite Song: The One Thing Favorite Group: IMXS Heather Christine Evans................................ heather Birthdate: 9 13 68 French Club 9. nurse s Aid 10-12. VICA ll-12VoTech 11-12. Class Secretary in food Service 12 Favorite Song: Broken Wings Favorite Group: Mr. Mister bobby Jo Eerry............................................ Bobby Birthdate: 11 3 68 Michael G. rorrester..................................... Fester Birthdate. 6 28 68 Jr. Ml. Football 9. C.C. 10.12. Track 9.10.12. William Howard Collins roster.......................... Wiki Bill Birthdate: 5 4 67 VoTech 9-12. Favorite Song: Bom in The USA Favorite Group: Bruce Springsteen Jamey Robert Garner ...................................... Jamey Birthdate: 6 24 68 Class Pres. 10-11. Journalism 11-12. Ski Club 11-12. football 9. Homecoming Court 12. ravoritc Song: Party Girl Favorite Group: U2 Julie Ann Ghrist.......................................... Jules Birthdate: 7 16 68 Marching. Pep Concert Bands, national Honor Society 11-12. Homecoming Court 12. MatMaids 12. Favorite Song: Say You Say Me Favorite Group: Chicago Wendy Lee Gill...........................................Gilly Birthdate 9 14 68 Basketball 9-12. Track 9 12. Hi Timcs Hoofbeals 12. Student Council 10. Junior Class Officer. Senior Class Officer Homecoming Court 12. Favorite Song: Running Alone Favorite Group: Bruce Springsteen Sharon Lee Graham ..................................... Sharon Birthdate 9 10 68 Cheerleader 10-11, national Honor Society 11-12. national Honor Society Secretary-Tres. 12. Class Secretary 11. Class President 12. Mi-Times Hoofbeats 11-12. Hi-times Business Manager 11-12, Homecoming Court 12. Favorite Song: Change Favorite Group: Bryan Adams Valerie Lake Graham.............................. Val. Shorty Birthdate: 7 23 67 Favorite Song: Dancing In The Dark Favorite Group: Bruce Springsteen. Street Band Mindy Melissa Grauerholti ................................ Min Birthdate 10 10 68 Cheerleader 11-12. Track 10. SHOP. Mi-Times Hoolbeats 12. Editorials Editor. 12 Favorite Song: Jersey Girt Favorite Group: Bruce Springsteen Roland Levern Hawk Jr..................................... Rol Birthdate 10 10 67 Foot ball 9-12. Basketball9-12. Track 9-12. Track Club President 12. Favorite Song. Rumble Seat Tavoritc Group: John Cougar Mcllcncamp Crystal Ann Heasley .................................. Crystal Birthdate: 10 3 67 Favorite Song: Faithfully Favorite Group Journey C Joanne Hedglin Melinda Heinlein Kelly Holloway Libby Hooker Derek Huffman Eric Jewell DeWayne Jones Bill Hite Michelle Hogan JoAnne D Lane Hedglin...... JoAnnc Birihdate 10 3 68 VoTech 10-12. VoTcch A M School-wide Pres. 12. DCCA 10-12 hoofbeats Bus. Manager 12. HI-TImes Moofbeats 12. ravorUe Song: Sleeping Bag favorite Group: Loverboy William Matthew Hite...........Bill Blrthdatc: 12 3 68 Track 10. VoTech 10-12. VoTcch Class Trcas. 11. VoTcch Class V.P. 12. VICA 10-12. favorite Song: freewill favorite Group Kush Michelle Diane Hogan .. Mutt. Chelle Blrthdatc: 12 13 67 Matmaids 9-11. Track 10-11. Chorus 9.10.12. Chorus Librarian 12. Wrestling Bus. Manager 11. favorite Song: Green Grass and high-tides favorite Group: Outlaws Kelly Sue Holloway........... Kelly Blrthdatc 8 26 67 Library Cadet 9.10.12. Votech 11-12. favorite Song: I Miss You favorite Group: Klymaxx Elizabeth Jeanne Hooker......Libby Birihdate: 12 3 67 Library Cadet 9.11.12. Matmaids 10-11. National rtonor Society 11-12. favorite Song: It’s Only Love favorite Group: Bryan Adams trie Jewell....................Erie Birihdate: 2 22 68 Derek Allen Huffman Bonehead Hi Times hoofbeats 10-11 favorite Song: Big Bottom ravoritcGroup: Hanoi Rocks. W.A.S.P. DeWayne Allan Jones ......... Wahg Dewang Birihdate: 7 14 66 Chorus 11-12. favorite Song: Careless Whispers Tavorite Group: Wham Michael Clifford Kaltenbaugh ..... Digger Birihdate: 7 21 68 ravorlte Song: Round and Round favorite Group: Ratt Scott Wayne King............ Skcetcr Birihdate: 8 22 68 Basketball 9 12. favorite Song: You Belong To The City favorite Group: Dire Straits Scott Patrick King................... Birihdate 4 11 68 Cross Country 11-12. Track 10-12. Student Council 12. Class Officer 10. Optimist Student of The Month 12. Moofbcats MI-TImes. 12. Tavorite Song: All Gone Away favorite Group. Style Council Steve R. Knauff................ Spanky Birihdate: 4 23 68 VoTcch 10-12. favorite Song: Legs favorite Group: ZZ Top Marcia Raye Kombau............. Marcia Birihdate 5 4 68 Marching and Concert Bands 9-11. Band Librarian 11. Cheerieading (Manager) 8. Dance Club 9. favorite Song: Against All Odds Mary Kaye Kombau ................. Mar Birihdate: 3 4 68 Cheerleader 9-11. Volleyball 10-12. Concert Band and Marching Bands 9-10. Dance Club 9. Cquus 9. favorite Song Say You Say Me favorite Group: Bryan Adams Jody Jay Kramer ..................J.P. Birihdate. 1 2 69 Gifted Program 9-12. Mi-Times Moofbcats 12. S.M.O.P. Ill fir IV. favorite Song: Can t Fight This feeling Tavorite Group: Rco Spccdwagon Bonnie Katherine Lee .......... Bonnie Birihdate: 3 10 68 field hockey 9-10 Basketball 9 National honor Society 9.10.12. Intramural Volleyball 12. S H O P. IV. 12. Gerald Edward Lcighty............. Cad Birihdate 12 13 67 Band9-12. District Chorus 12. Chorus 11-12. Intramural Volleyball 12. Band and Chorus President 12. ' Camclot 10. Mike Kaltenbaugh Scott W. King Scott P. King I Jody Kramer Gwen Ligo Steven Knauff Marcia Kombau Mary Kombau Bonnie Lee Gerald Leighty Pep. Marching and Concert Bands 9-10 Volleyball Stats 11. Challenge . Plus 12. Gifted Program 9-12 favorite Song: If Looks Could Kill favorite Group: Beatles You re A Good Man Char lie Brown favorite Song: Won t You Be My Girl (Sally) favorite Group: Hanoi Rocks Scott John Lem ........ ron Birthdatc: 4 20 68 VoTech 10-12. favorite Song: Leader Of The Pack Favorite Oroup, D,r, Sl,a,„ Kirk Lineberry Gwendolyn Kac Ligo........ Gwen. Gweed Birthdatc: 7 9 68 national honor Society 11-12. Band 9-10. GB Statistician ll student Council 9-11. Student Council Activities C hanmjn 12 Boys BB Stats 9. Tutor 11 12, Challenge Plus 12. QMIed Program 9-12. ravorite Song; Twist and Shout k favorite Group: Beatles k Kirk Joseph Line berry k Birthdatc: 6 8 68 football 9. Dungeons and Dragon C iui 2 ravorite Group: Dancing With Myself k Billie Sue Lloyd Birthdatc 9 8 67 Track 9.11 Band 9 11 Basketball 9. BB Statist Ian 10 Hoofbcats Hi Times 12 favorite Song: Two Side of Love ravorite Group: Billy Squicr Deborah Ann Luba Dutoic Birthdatc: 6 23 68 Speech 11. national honor Societ) 11-12. Tutor 1112 hi Times hoofbcats 11-12 Deborah Luba Joseph Macri Russell Mariacher Wendy McLallen Joseph Mario Macri...................... Birthdate: 7 21 68 Wrestling 9-11 Ski Club 12. Tavorite Song. Dancing With Myself favorite Group: Generation X Jeffrey Brian Magargcc ......... Mahcrpce Birthdatc: 2 14 67 Track 9. Vo-Ag Treasurer 9. Grccnhand Award 9. VICA 10-12. Vo-Tech 10-12. VoTech Shop Pres 12. VoTech Trcas. 12 ravoritc Song. Cherish favorite Group: Journey Russell Alan Mariacher.............. Kuss Birthdatc 11 19 67 Play It Again. Sam 11. Hoofbcats Mi-Timcs 11. favorite Song: Black Diamond favorite Group: Kiss David r. Marlin.................... Mouse Birthdatc: 9 26 68 football 11-12. Computer Club 12. ravorite Song: Darlington County favorite Group: Bruce Springsteen E. Street Band Cheri Lyn Mathieson................Cheri Birthdatc: 5 21 68 Pep. Concert. Marching Bands 9-12. Jan Band 10-12. Band Sec 11. Band V.P. 12. honors Band 10-12. District Band 12. Greenville Symphony 11. Jr. Class Play 11. All-School Muskal 11. SHOP 11-12. Band Outstanding Sophomore Award 10. ravorite Song Can t fight This feeling favorite Group. Air Supply Dove lie Lee Mattocks .... Dee. Dove. Matrix Birthdatc 4 12 68 Senior Class V.P. Moofbcats Hi-Timcs 12 favorite Song: Prettiest Girl favorite Group: Beatles David Martin Cheri Mathieson David Harold McCullough........... Happy Birthdate: 3 18 68 fPA Star Grccnhand Award. Treasurer 9. VoTech 10-12. J.V. Wrestling 10. Varsity Wrestling Cap 11. Most Improved Wrestler 11. favorite Song. The Unknown Soldier favorite Group David Mcccc Kimberly Ann McEwen ................ Kim Birthdatc 2 12 68 Marching. Concert Bands 9-12. Pep Band 12. Dance Club 9-10. VoTech 11. Speech Sec. 12. ravorite Song: Hard To Say I'm Sorry ravorite Group: Chicago Wendy K. McLallen...................... K Birthdatc 3 1 68 Chorus 9-12. Chorus Librarian 10. Library Cadet 1-12 favorite Song: Missing You ravorite Group Klymaxx Sarah Alyce McQuistonCanady Sam. Ally Birthdate 4 4 67 Vo-Ag 9-10. VoTech 11-12. Nurse S Aide 12. Dovelle Mattocks Kim McEwen Sarah McQuiston Canady 24 Mike Meyer Brian Metzger Lisa Murcko Donald Noble J. Michael Meyer................................... Iggy Birthdatc 5 29 68 Basketball 9. Golf 1012. Student Council 10-12. favorite Song; Roxanne favorite Group: Sting and Billiy Idol Brian Keith Metiger.................................Met Birthdatc; 1 10 68 Track 1012.Toot bail 1112 Lisa Marie Murcko.................................. Lisa Binh(Lltc8 24 6 Chorus 9. Dance Club 9. Cheerleader 11. Library Cadet ID 12. Favoraite Song: Didigital Display Favorite Group: Zap Donald Dwight Moble Jr......................... Dona Ido Birthdatc: 5 3 68 Library Cadet 11. favorite Song: Don t Lose My Number favorite Group: Phil Collins Luann Marie MoMnger................................. Lou Birthdatc: 4 22 68 Band Manager of Dance Line and flags 9-12. National Honor Society 11-2. Boys Basketball Statistician 1012. Girts Track Stats 1012. S.M.O.P 11-12. favorite Song; Best friends favorite Group. Air Supply Lisa Renee Oakes............................ Lee. Oakes Birthdatc: 3 13 68 Cheerleader 9-12. Volleyball lO 11. Mercer County Volleyball honorable Mention 1. Matmaids 10.12. Track 11. Talent Show Committee 12 homecoming Court 12. favorite Song: Straight from The heart favorite Group: Midnight Star Luann Nollinger Lisa Oakes Patricia Clair Oehlbeck................................... Patty Birthdatc: 1 27 68 Concert Band 9-12. Pep. Marching Bands 9-12 Jan Band 1012. Chorus And Show Choir 12 District Regional Bands II. honors Band 12. Student Council 12. Track 9-12. Treasurer of Band 11-12. All School Musical 9-11. ravorite Song: Can t fight This feeling favorite Group: Chicago Timothy Daniel Olexa....................................... Dcqo Birthdatc: 10 23 67 football 012. Wrestling 010. Track 9. Ski Club 012. favorite Song: Rumble Seal favorite Group: John Cougar-Mcllcncamp Amy Marie Orsinger................................... foz. Amy-O Birthdatc: 8 26 68 Marching Band Oil. Concert Band 012. Pep Band 010. Band Librarian 9. Westminster honors Band 012. District Band 12. Cheerleader 10.12 Junior Class Vice Pres. 11. Junior Class Play 11. National honor Society 11-12. National honor Society President 12. Student Council Vice Pres 12. S.M.O.P. 11-12. I.U. 4 Student forum 11-12. Outstanding Bandsman 10.11. PA Governors School 11. favorite Song: Rock Lobster favorite Group: The B-52s Dean F. Peters Birthdatc 8 17 68 Wrestling 9.10.12. Track 11. Tavoritc Song: Small Town favorite Group: U2 Patricia Oehlbeck Timothy Olexa Amy Oisinger Dean Peters 25 Sean Peters Brian Phillips Dawn Phillips Susan Podlaski Betty Jo Priester Dennis Priester Sean Edward Peters.................... Scan Birthdate: 8 11 67 hoolbeats hl- Times 12. Computer Club 12. ravorite Song: Money Tor nothing favorite Group A ha Brian S. Phillips.................... Brian Birth date l W 68 football 9-12. Lift a thon 9.11. Vo Ag 9 12. Weightlifting 9-12. TracK 10. favorite Song. Super Bowl Shuffle favorite Group: new Edition Dawn Marie Phillips................... Dawn Birthdate: 2 28 68 Concert. Marching Bands 9-10, VICA 10-12. VoTech 10-12. favorite Song: Still Covin You favorite Group: Scorpions Susan Elaine Podlaski.......... Sue. Susie Birthdate: 10 3 68 Marching. Concert Bands 9-12. Pep Band 9- 11. Jan Band 9-10, honors Band 11-12. District. Regional Band 11. Speech Team 10-11. favorite Song: Melt Down ravorite Group: Steve Taylor Betty Jo Priester ... Jobcr. Punky. Betty Bo Birthdate: 6 16 68 Show Choir 11-12. Sr. high Chorus 9-12 Chorus Treasurer 12. Librarian 11 historian 10. Districts 12. Select Chours 9. ShOP 11- 12. Teen Institute 11. Equus Board of Editors 10. 11. Jr. Class Play Director 11. Musical 11 favorite Song: Missing You favorite Group: Alabama Dennis Paul Priester................. Denny Birthdate: 1 31 68 Industrial Arts 9-12. ravorite Song: Miami Vice Theme Veronica June Priester................ Pork Birthdate: 9 5 68 favorite Song: Cocaine Blues ravorite Group: George Thorogood ft The Destroyers Paul Andrew Pryborowski...............Pybcr Birthdate: 04 01 67 Bowling 9-12. Baseball 9-12. favorite Song: Mony. Mony ravorite Group Billy Idol Michael Edward Rabold ................. Mike Birthdate: 4 22 68 ravorite Song: Summer of 69 favorite Group: Dire Straits David Paul Kathy................... Kalman Birthdate: 9 14 68 Wrestling 9-12. Art Club 9-12. Library Cadet 12. Equus Board of Editors 12. favorite Song: I Can t Get Enough ravorite Group: Scorpions Brenda Marie Ray................... Brenda Birthdate: 8 10 67 Library Cadet 9-12. ShOP IV11 12. Vice Pres, of Library Cadets 11-12. favorite Song: One of the Living favorite Group: Tina Turner Kathy Ann Ray ............ Leopard Woman Birthdate: 8 30 68 Equus Board of Editors 12. Library Cadet 12. favorite Song: 157th Riverside Avenue favorite Group: REO Veronica Priester Paul Pryborowski Michael Rabold David Rathy Brenda Ray Kathy Ray Michelle Royle Diana Stinedurf Steven rrcdcrick Ray...............Kay hole Birthdate: 6 17 68 Track 9.10. football 9-12. favorite Song: Rodeo Song favorite Group: Lynyrd SKynyrd Shelley Kaye Redmond................. Shell Birthdate: 2 23 68 Library Cadet 9-12. S H O P. I M2 Track Statistician 9. Library Sec - Treas 12 favorite Song: it's Only Love favorite Group. Bruce Springsteen Susan Louise Reed .................... Su Birthdate 10 10 68 Concert. Pep Marching Bands 9-12. favorite Song: Blue Sky favorite Group: AHA Vanessa Sue Robbins.................... Sue Birhtdatc; 8 9 68 rrA 9. Library Cadet 9.10. favorite Song: Say You Say Me favorite Group: Chicago Michelle Lynn Royle ............... fraggle Birthdate 8 24 68 Volleyball 11-12. Track 11-12. Dance Club 10 favorite Song: Say you Say Me favorite Group: Klyma Mark Thomas Ryder .................... Toad Birthdate 9 7 68 football 9-11. VoTech 10-12. President of Diesel Mech. 12. favorite Song: Mony Mony fjvoritc Group: Led Zeppelin Susan Amy Shlpton...................... Amy Birthdate: 6 11 68 favorite Song: Mony Mony favorite Group: 38 Special Paula Lynn Stevenson.................. Muff Birthdate: 6 21 67 favorite Song: Old Time Rock-n-Koll favorite Group: Bob Segcr Diana Marie Stinedurf............ Dl. Diane Birthdate: 8 18 68 Color Guard 9. Track Statistician 9. Track 10, All School Play 11. Hi-timcs Hoof Beats 11 12, f.quus 10. Honor Roll 9.11-12. favorite Song: Heaven favorite Group: Bryan Adams Jeffery Rainer Swart ............. Swartzle Birthdate 3 1 68 national Honor Society 11-12. Jar . Pep. Concert. Marching Bands 912. Mercer County All-Star Jan Band 11. Mercer County Select Concert Band 11. Mid-fast Regional Band 12. Chours (Vice-President) 12. Academic Games 9-11. Outstanding Junior Bandsman 11. favorite Song: Smuggler s Blues favorite Group: Glenn frey Shelley Redmond Sue Robbins Paula Stevenson Jeffrey Swartz k Christopher David Thorpe. Dlclcr BirlhdaJc 10 16 b8 Acadcmk Games 9-12. national tlonor Society 11-12 Junior Academy of Science 9. f avorite Song: The Kodeo Song Daxkl Forbes Walker ...... Dave Birthdatc 2 20, 68 football 9 12. Tiack 10-12 Tavorite Song Money foe Molhlrui favorite Ciroup: ZZ Top lienneth A. Weaver nirthdjic (i 1.5 67 Voice h 12 taxontc Sorry 1 Can t time 55 A‘ji oritc Group: Sammy Mayer Melissa Lynn Weaver Wcav Mfthdate: II 12 68 Concert. Matching Bands 9-12. Pep Band 9-10 Cheer leading 9-10 12. Dance Club 9 10 SHOP 1112. Junior c lavs Play favorite Song: Girls on film favorite Group: Duran Duran It all started 13 years ago in September of 1973 ... This year s senior class walked into kindergarten that first day unaware of the longjoumey which awaited us. We played games and just had a good ole time. Back in those days we were separated into East and West Schools. Everyone knew that East was the best and West was the least (or was it the other way around?). Mrs. Eorker and Mrs. hovis were there to start molding our young minds. We were such eager, willing-to-work students back then! Really. As we entered first grade, we received the biggest shock of our young lives. We realized that school was now a fULL day — no more milk, cookies, or naps. It was such an ordeal to bear, but Mrs. Thompson made up for it by teaching us numbers and letters and starting us on the journey to reading, riting. and rithmetic. Such fun. and Arlene still believes that! We were smarter by second grade. Things were beginning to get boring; we wanted to be swimming and playing instead of sitting behind a desk in Mrs. Bums room. We didn t understand why we had to go to Mrs. Snyder s classes. And we still couldn t read. Eventually, most of us caught the reading fever-while some were more interested in catching flies or buses or hello, onto Third grade-oh what can one say about Mrs. West? Everyone who had her failed his first test — the one of following directions and it was Mrs. Munnell who kept these west school creatures in line. By fourth grade most of us could print our names using the rounded letters we were taught. Such TALENT! All the teachers said we were very unique. We certainly have lived up to that reputation. Maybe it was all due to Miss Stickel s fairytelling before playgrounding. Or was it Mrs. Ringer s math classes? Playing football and kickball with Mr. Claypool during recess and practicing for band concerts took priority in life as a fifth grader. This was also the year of the trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo — our first class trip. We were starting to grow up. And if we didn t grow up that very day in Pittsburgh, the teachers threatened to leave us at the zoo. I still don t understand why Metzger was allowed to come home! Sixth grade meant we ruled all the school, big frogs in small pond. (No insult intended. Toad). SRA and speed reading were common activities, and Mr. Neely. Mr. Sansom. and Mr. Merrick were some of the favorite teachers, not to mention Mrs. Neely. Mr. Blakely, and Mr. Wilcox. Now the big step was taken; we had to make the adjustment to the high school, the small frogs in big pond. The worst part was getting used to no recess, no messy desks (messy lockers now), and no spelling bees — hooray! And once again we realized that we still had a looong way to go until Christopher Thorpe David Walker graduation. Eighth grade was filled with Mrs. Murphy's English classes. Mrs. McCarl s history, and Mr. Szilagyi s math. Mr. Murphy sscience — NO comment. Being in ninth grade meant being rejects in the minds of the whole school. It was that awkward stage when you don t quite fit in with junior high or with senior high. If you've forgotten just ask Tim Olexa or Eric Bowman or Dee Mattocks or any freshmen in after school detention, however, we endured, stuck together, and emerged intact — you too. Deb! The next year we finished last In the canned food drive. Oh well, you can t win everything. Our class also planned the homecoming. Talk about a quality dance — ours was one of the best (notice the modesty very typical of our class, right Dean?). Cedar Point, junior prom, and a Pirate baseball game were highlights of the Junior year. But I don t recall any class play. Did I miss something? No. no interest, no play, no profit. No joke. And then we were seniors. Finally. As seniors we won the canned food drive, we collected a record amount of blood for the Red Cross (Jamey would do ANYTHING for free cookies), and we suffered through POD. right Sean? The end was nearly in sight; we had spent 117 months as a group, and now we were all going to go our separate ways. ... it all ended May 31. 1986, only to begin again separately, but with memories. And to those who follow, chin up, cheerio, good luck, goodbye ... Small Town by John Cougar Mellencamp Well I was bom in a small town And I live in a small town Prob ly die in a small town Oh. those small communities All my friends are so small town My job is so small town Provides little opportunity Educated in a small town Taught the fear of Jesus in a small town Used to daydream in that small town Another boring romantic that's me But I've seen it all in a small town Mad myself a ball in a small town Married an L.A. doll and brought her to this small town Now she s small town just like me No I cannot forget where it is that I come from Yeah, I can be myself here in this small town And people let me be just what I want to be Got nothing against a big town Still hayseed enough to say Look who's in the big town But my bed is in a small town Oh, and that s good enough for me Well I was bom in a small town And I can breathe in a small town Gonna die in this small town And that s prob ly where they'll bury me Daniel Weikal Sue Ann West James Wilson Kevin Young Arlene Zuhosky Daniel Robert Weikal.......... Djn-o Birthdate 1 15 68 Basketball 9-12. national honor Society 11-12. football 9. Acadcmk Games 9-12. favorite Song: Walk of Life favorite Group: Dire Straits SueAnn West.................... SAW Birthdate: 6 6 60 Cheerleading 9-12 Colorguard 9 Dance Line 11. favorite Song Lay Your hand on he favorite Group: Bryan Adams James Thomas Wilson.......... Jocko Birthdate: 4 9 68 national honor Society 11-12. Wrestling 10-11. Speech Team 9-10. Academic Games 9-12. favorite Song. Bad is Bad favorite Group hucy Lewis 9c The news Kimberly Ann Zaboroski...... him Birthdate 2 27 86 Volleyball Statistician 11. VoTcch 10-12. VICA 10-12 SHOP 12. hoofbeats hi Times 12 favorite Song: Summer of 69 favorite Group: Bryan Adams Kim Zaboroski Arlene Renee Zubosky........ Arlcyn Birthdate: 12 4 67 Dance 9. Speech Team 9-12 Marching. Ja . Concert Bands 9-10. hoolbeats rii-timcs 11-12. features Editor 12. JV Volleyball II Track 9. Pep Band 9-10. favorite Song: Only You favorite Group: Berlin Juliana Sudbrack............. Julie Birthdate 5 4 68 Matmaid 12. Ski Club 12. ShOP 12. Track 12 favorite Song: The Power of Love ravoritc Group: Dire Straits Larry James Reagle...... Jim Kaggs Birthdate 12 14 67 favorite Song: Mony. Mony favorite Group: Billy idol Daniel A. Raddish........... Radish Birthdate 5 29 68 Vo-Tech 12. favorite Song: Money for nothing favorite Group: Triumph David Wayne Farquettc.......... DAvc Birthdate: 3 10 68 Vo-Tech 10-12 Wrestling 10-11. VICA 12. favorite Song: Day By Day favorite Group: Ted hugent Lisa Ann Barrickman.............Lisa Birthdate: 3 24,68 favorite Song These Dreams favorite Group: heart Karyn C. Young................ Karyn Birthdate 10 22 68 Dance Club 9-10. flag Line 9. Dance Line 10-12. favorite Song: Old Time Rock-n-roll favorite Group: Bob Seger Karyn Young Jim Reagle David Parquette 29 Sr. Class Officers: Julie Ghrist, treas.; Wendy Gill, sec.; Sharon Graham, pres.; Dee Mattocks, v.p. I'm gonna graudate. lO Vui Lisa Barrickman William foster Juliana Sudbrack A V. high school helps to build friendships! An artist at work I'm outta here! The Interested and The Bored. Graduation: May 30, 1986 ic Robbins happiest memory: Sharing the great times and the bad times with your friends . Billie Sue Lloyd and Paula Stevenson agree. Congressman Tom Ridge speaks to the graduates during Commencement. Betty Jo wants to be sure the diploma is signed! Kim straightens Valerie's capjust before the final march. Kelly, candle in hand, on her way for the diploma. Who's Who In the Senior Class Category Boy Girl Mom Likely to Succeed Jim Wilson Sandi Bittler Best in Drama Muss Mariachcr Patty OehibecK Best in Musk Gerald Leighly Amy Orsinger MoM Courteous Scott P. King Lynda Anderson rrtendlleM Dcwaync Jones Lori Arrow Hardest Worker Jell Swartz LuAnn Moi linger Most Talkative Dewayne Jones Arlene Zuhosky Most Shy Russ Martacher Bonnie Lee Best in Athletics Andre Borowkz Sandi Bittler Prettiest Eyes Dave ArmMrong Donna Bradley Most Courageous Brian Metzger Arlene Zuhosky Biggest Brownie Scott p. King Libby Hooker Biggest run Dave ArmMrong Lori Arrow Biggest Cater Brian Metzger Chert Mathteson Brainiest Jim Wilson Sandi Bittler Shortest Russ Marlacher Valerie Graham Tallest Crtc Jewell Chert Mathieson Best Driver Jim Reagle Gina Donald Biggest reel Crtc Jewell Chert Mathieson Most Likely to be Married rirst Mike Kaltenbaugh Billie Sue Lloyd Mom Sincere Derek Collins Julie GhriM Mom Organized Don noble Patty Oehlbeck MoM Disorganized Mike TorreMcr Jim Wilson Libby Hooker Most Changed Derek Huffman Sharon Graham Most Dependable Dan weikal Patty Oehlbeck Craziest Walk Jamey (tamer Amy Orsinger Biggest Complainer Andre Borowkz Libby Hooker BeM Teller o( Tales Joe Cdebum Arlene Zuhosky Best Dancer Jamey Gamer Brenda Campbell WittieM Jamey Gamer Wendy Gill Prettiest Smile Dave ArmMrong Julie GhriM Best Dressed Scoll P King Brenda Davis MoM Outgoing Jamey Gamer Lori Arrow Moodiest Andre Borowkz Michelle Hogan Bev Sense of Humor Jamey Gamer Amy Orsinger Mom Cool Derek Huffman Dee Mattocks Ugliest Car Jim Reagle Betty Jo Priester MessreM Locker Mike TorreMer Libby Hooker BiggeM Class Cutter Crtc bowman Sharon Collins Most School Spirited Oave Walker Lynda Anderson Worst Driver Sean Peters Lori Arrow BeM Legs Andre Botowkz Gina Donald Biggest Airhead Brian Metzger Lori Arrow BeM Built Dave Walker Wendy Gill 34 Spotlighting Underclassmen The Juniors, waiting to be in the spotlight The Class of 1987 spent their year in a very busy way. They began their year with the annual junior class candy sales and raised over $3500. With the money the Juniors participated in the Junior Class Volleyball Tournament, the Christmas Party of pizza and videos, the Cedar Point trip, a McDonald's Breakfast, and the Juniors staged a class play. In addition to these activities the Junior Class sponsored the 1986 Prom. Officers elected were Tina Dibler, president; Karina Qoehring, v. president; Wendy McCandless, sec.; Julie Russell, treas.; Mindi Griffith, activities chairperson. Rene Adams Charles Airgood Corrie Axe Rick Barber I John Barker Albert Bell Bob Belotti Trish Biringer Jennifer Black Jeff Bobby Tim Bodien v; Russ Bradford 36 Dave Brest Mark Bromley Candy Bumbaco Brenda Burdette Donna Cain Dan Cameron Becky Carr Vicki Chace Tanya Chesmer Melzinia Christy Shannon Christy Terry Clark Terry Collins heather Court Kathy Crawford Greg Cunningham Eric Curzi Robert Daugherty Kelly Davis Tina Dibler Jamie Dolan Gus D Onofrio Lesley Dudash Tammy Dudash Alan Duncan Chris Dunder Tawnya Dzuricsko Tammy Emery Tracy Emery Tom Finney 37 More shining juniors .. . Scott Fitzgerald Deborah Fleming Matt Gaffney Scott Gamer Bob Gaston J. D. Gelser Suzie Gerhardt Julie Giebner Jim Glaister Karina Goehring Bill Grandy Michelle Greer Leesa Greggs Mindi Griffith Kevin heckathom Jodi Mabbyshaw Todd Merrick Pete Miles Matt Moffman Cindy Mofius Tina Molloway Tarri Ivers Tammy Jones Connie Joy ij Mi ft ftl Carlene Kautz Melissa Keck Jay Kelso Eleanor Kennelley Joe King Scott Koprivnak 38 . .. and more Elisabeth Matthes Wendy McCandless Jeff McCleary Laura McClelland John McCracken James McGhee Hey. did you sec David Letterman las night?' 39 David Millard Douglas Millard Joy Miller Clayton Milliren the class of juniors continues ... Doug Minarik Art Modaffair Lisa Moore Andrea Morrow David Moss Jim Musser Matt nelson Jerry Mollinger Pat O'Bannon Mike O'Kresik Brian Ott Kristi Palmer Matt Parquette Brian Peters Dana Philage Richard Pierce Michelle Platt Linda Priester Ron Priester Scott Probst Mark Pryborowski Jay Redmond Tracy Redmond Carl Reese Brian Richardson Deanna Ringer Marc Rongaus Tom Roseski Julie Russell Greg Scarsella 40 and this is all! Tammy Schrecengost Jennie Shaffer felicia Sharbutt Rick Shuster Tonia Sines Charlie Smith Jim Smith Doug Stitt Roger Stowers Cheri Swogger Jodi Szymoniak Pam Tiptom Jodi Urban Jeff Vance Mike Wimer Greg Winner Dwayne Matthews Randy Woods Karen Winchester, photo not available 4 ► Doug Worley Scott Zacherl Mike Zirwas heather Zuhosky Class of 1988 Sophomores Shine Class officers are J. Campbell. D Mabel K. Kubalic. J. Dolan The class of 1988 entered this year thankful to be relieved of the antagonizing title of freshman Their greatest event of the year was Ku Kui the homecoming dance. They got to enjoy such unannounced pleasures as a leaf collection dissecting animals reading The Red Badge of Courage and purchasing class rings. In the future they can look forward to Mr. Sankcy s Jokes Mr Gregory. P.O.D.. and much more studying. In other words, turn out the lights, the party is over. Adams. Heidi Airgood, Debbie Aites, A. J. Alexander, Todd Anderson, Janet Andrews. Scott Bahr. Jennifer Baker. Monica Bames. Dorothy Bames. Bill Bartolone, Joel Beahm, Carol Bell, Janet Benninghoff, John Benninghoff, Joy Bird, Debbie Bolton, Kim Brant, Jennifer Brown, Rob Bumbaco. Michelle Burk, John Caldwell, Paul Campbell, John Chace, Rachel Collins, Darla Crenshaw, Jennifer Curzi, Dana Danielson, Amy Davis, Becky Davis, Jeff Dawson, Jason Dehner, Mike 42 Dittrich, Christine Dolan, Julee Maly, Diane Flannery, Becky Fleming, Gary Forrester, Syeve French. Andrew Gardner. Mike Garrett, Barb Gerlach, Candy Gilkey, Ron Glaister, Tony Grandy, Betty Ann Griffith, Med Guidace. Deana Mabel, Darrin Manilla. Joe Harris. Todd Hawk, Rod Medglin, Lori Mile, Pat Hogue, Jim Hoover. Steve Hovis, Holly Huffman. Erika Humes, James Jankovlch. Jeff Jewell, Ren Jones. Charlotte Reams, Marcia Reck, Tammy Rehoe, Mike Relley, Reith Rennell, Brian Rnauff. Douglas Rnight, Shaun Roser, Scott Rubalic, Revin Ruhn, Danny Macri, Julie 43 Magargee. Jackie Marquardt, Blake Matthews, Mike Maul, Trent McEwen, Mark McIntyre, Brian Miller, Mike Montgomery. Betsy Moury, J. R. Myers, Williams Nagle. Doug Neely, Matt Neiswonger. Kevin Oakes. Michelle Oakes. Tammy Oehlbeck. Brian Ohl. John Ondic, Norma O'Neill. Darcie Orsinger. Kevin Paden, Prank Paden, Robert Pears. Michelle Peters. Pat Peters, Kathy Jo Phillips, Jody Podlaski, Steve Rabold, Ronald Reagle, Scott Reeher, April Reznor. Tera Richards. Bill Riley, Brian 44 Roscski, Mark Royle, Todd Rust, nancy Rynd, Annie Sansom, Jennifer Seech, Ron Shaffer, Mike Slazinski, Kelli Smith, David Smith, Debbie Spaulding, Richard Spaulding, Tracey Spensley, Jon Sterling, Scott Stowers, Tina Zurasky. Carol Pierce, Jerry Class of '89: Please turn on the lights for the freshmen. 46 Adams. Christine Adams, Marcie Allen. Chris Allen, Patrick Allen, Robert Allen. Tami Anderson, hollie Anderson, Rick Angermeier, John Arrow, David Bagnall, Douglas Bailey, Kimberly Baker. Jason Barker, Kenneth Bartel, Melissa Bell. Cindy Bennington. Beth Campbell. Bruce Biro. Kim Bittler, Ronnie Bittler. Robbie Boggs, Larry Bradley, Debbie Brown, Anessa Brucker. Sharon Brucker, Shawn Burk. Jodi Cain, Tim Campbell, Barb Campbell, Jay Campbell, Sherry Carr, Tom Cassidy, Laurel Chess. Bill Connor, Janet Custer, Ed Custer, Kenny Deweese. Doris Dipner, Missy Dittrich. Phi Dollman, Charles Dollman, John D Onofrio, Becky Ellenberger. Mark Ellis. Kelly Emery, Molly Filer, Qraig Finney, Sandy ho-hum! Gaston. Joe Gawne. Jerry Gerhardt, Margy Gerlach. Ed Gilkey. Tammi Gladysz. Michele Glaister, Tammy Gray, Shelley These itty-bitty freshmen are experiencing new and exciting things every day. They are away from their Jr. hi wing now and up into the real world. Being pushed around is a common occurrence, but they keep bouncing back. They are aggressive little creatures and hope to return next year to school one notch higher on the totem pole. Despite their shortcomngs, they really have it all. They are able to attend the infamous canteen, the fun-filled Junior high dances, and the sophisticated Homecoming Dance. Greer. Cari hanna, Ray hartley. Julie harton. Andrew hassel. Danny hile, Donna Hillard. Heidi hinkson. Scott Hogue, Eric Hogue. Kathy Holloway, Carol Hovis, Amy Howard. Theresa Ivers, Roberta Jewell, Brian Jewell, Forrest Jewell, Steve Jones. Keith Kennis. Bob Kepler. Joseph 48 King. Amy King. Anne Kirby, Brian Kirsch. Tammy Klink, Ramona Koser, Lorine Kramer, Donna Krummert, Vicky Lancaster, Jon Larocca. Michelle Lettieri. Stephen Leydic, Bill Liska. Missy Lucich, Jason Lurtz. Kevin Macri, Victor Magargee, Tracy Magee, Tammy Masters, Jennifer Matvey, Missy Maun, Heather Me Cleam. Shawn McConnell. Tammy McCoy, Danny Mcfadden, Kimberly McGinnis, Betty Jo McKay, Christopher Meyer, Tom Meyers. Lisa Mills. R. Andy Moore, Debbie Morrison, Paula Moury. Brian Myers, Ervin Helson, Randy noble, Mike O'Kresik. Kerri Oliver, Amy Oss, nathan Platt. Chuck Postage. Keith Priester, Michelle Powell, Gayle Rabold, Shari Radi. Dawn Rains. Terry Ray, Paul Redmond. Darlene Reed. Kathryn Reeher, Betsy Rhodes. Marcia Richardson. Cathy Richardson. Missy Rickard. Denise Rihel, Kristy Robbins. Janet Rogers, Brian Rose. Robert Rust, Paula Sagulla. Mike Scarsella, Gina Schwartz, David Shipton, Ben Shuster, Cheryl Smrekar, Vicky Snyder, Kim Snyder. Rodney Gesina. Donald Stephens. John Swartz. Scott Thompson, Tom Trowbridge, Mike Urey. Alicia Urey. Danny Vance, Steve Vodenichar, Paula Walter, Dawne West, John Whenry, Crystal Wilson, Todd Woods. Courtney Woods, Trudy Wylie. Jay Yurich, Kim The Class of 1990 Getting Brighter — Eighth Graders 50 Adams. Amy Adams. Christopher Amende. Kathy Amon, James Amon. Linda Amon. Lisa Anderson. Lisa Angeletti. Doug Angermeier, Christine Apthorpe. Terri Armour, Scott Arrow. David Arrow. Kevin Bahr. Michole Bames. Gordon Beich. Jerry Bentley. Misty Berger, Jenny Borowicz, Beth Bowen. Sue Bradford, Rhonda Bromley. Jeni Brooks, Kimberly Burk, Tom Caldwell. Brian Cameron, Lori Cass, Michelle Cole. Christopher Conti, Eric Cook. Aaron Daugherty, James DeAngio. Patti Dittrich, Lori Dittrich. Steven Dolan, Keith Top of the heap in the jr. high wing ... Dolata, Tracy Donald. Jodi Dummett, Barbara Edebum, Toni Edmonds, James Edney. Christina Ellenberger, Sharon Parmer, John Petry, Jennifer Pinnlmore. Jerry Pisher, Laurie Fleming, James Qabig, Allison Gallo, Jim Ghrist, Jennifer Gilkey, Ryan Gill, Kelly Graham. Tim Grandy. Jack Gregg, David Greggs, Jason Gregory. Robbie Hamilton. James Heckathom. Donald Hiles, Joel Hoffman, James Hofius. Shane Holzhauser, Carrie Holzhauser, Keith Humes. Chris Humes, Jennifer Hunter. Tabatha Jewell. Darrell Kaltenbaugh. Michelle Keck. Bertha 51 Knowing the joys of eighth grade . . . Kelley. Ken King, Danny King. Tabetha Knauf. Chrissy Knauff, Tracie Knight. Keith Koprivnak. Wendy Lait, Chris Lawton. Leslie Lengyel. Douglas Lewis. Carrie Lloyd. B. J. Lohr. Tracey Matthews. Joseph McClay. Scott McClelland, Beth McClinton, Brett McCracken, Linda McCurdy. Jeannette McIntyre. Connie McLallen. George Metz, Gregory Milliren, Christopher Mortimer, Kevin O'Brien, Eric Oehlbeck. Mary-Kay Palmer. Robin Parnell. Dana Pease. Missy Pennington, Vickie Peters, Michael Peters. Vance Piper. Pam Porterfield, frank Postage, Gregg 52 .. . and magazines sales ZysK. Crystal Photos not available for AmoKI. James, Bowman, Chris; Chace. Shelia; Goehring. Bud, Graham, Michele, Mays. Matthew. Mihal-son. Shelly; Mgoki. Tim. The Class of 1990. although degraded by being walked to lunch, raised money for their senior year by selling magazines like every previous eighth grade has done, highlights of the year included the study of home cc. woodshop. music, and art by ALL students, male or female. Good thing each class only lasted for nine weeks - the boys could have died from eating any more of the poison they made in home-ec! The eighth graders have nothing to look forward to except being cut down by everyone for being the itty bitty freshmcnl Probst, Kent Rathy. Steven Rea, Tara Reeher, Debbie Reynolds. Tammle Roseski. Bobby Rotz, Bobby Rupert, Denise Santell. Roberta Schmid. Doug Seybert. John Sciullo, Maura Shaffer, Todd Shawley. Jeannie Sonntag, Mike Speer, Kimberly Stainbrook. Tim Sterling. Gayle Stowers. Rusty Surrena. Melinda Swartz. Narold Toth, Sara Uiselt. Christine Ulmer, Megan Walheim. Brian Wiercinski, Sandra Wiley. Angie Wilpula. John Winger. Angie Zurasky. Christine Seventh Grade, Class of '91 Brand new Lights Being new to the school the seventh graders had much learning to do like trying to avoid bigger upperclassmen. Being at the high school they don’t have institutions like recess and being walked to the bus. Unfortunately, they still have to be walked to lunch. They also have to learn what it's like being at the bottom of school since first grade. They have to duel with Tom Sawyer, world history, and Greek and Roman gods. This year is just the first of many cherished high school years to come. Oh. the memories that have just begunl Adams. Katina Adams, Kim Aikens. Michelle Ainsley, Bobbie Alexia, Carole Anderson, Laurie Angermeier, Jake Bames, Billy Bartel. Marleen Bechtel, Meath Bender, Nicole Birch, Jennifer Blair, Joey Blattenberger, Chris Bowen, Alan Brennan, Kelly Calvin, Beth Cassidy, Tracy Chess, Debbie Christy, Aaron Cirillo. Carrie Colvin, Lori Coppage, Tammy Couper, Carrie Crawford, Kimberly Cunningham. Jill Curzi, Sam Davis. Jill Davis, Lisa 54 Davis, Mickie Dehner. Renee Desai, Jitesh Dollman, Georgia Dummet, Mike Dunder, Michelle Egelsky. Roseanna Evans. Wally farmer, Mollle Fedorchak, Paul filer. Chip Fillingame, Felicia Fleming, Larry Fohner, Leroy Forrester, Suzanne Foster, Lori Gaffney, Kathleen Garret. Wilburt Gawne, Aaron Gerda, Andrew Givens. Stacy Graham. Pavlo Grandy, Shane Gray, Ron Gregory, Billy Griffith, Courtney Guntrum, Kristina Habbyshaw. Brett Harris, Trent hartley, Brian hartley. Lori hidbrader. Robert Hinkson, Karen Jenkins. Tom Jewell. Michael Kirk. Evelyn The vocabulary work was intriguing ... 55 Liska, Chris Lyon. Melissa Magargee, Sherry Marquardt. Lori Marsh, Kim Mathieson, Amy Mathieson, Ricky Maun, Jennifer McCleam, Cory McCleary. Gregg McConnell. Ron McCoy. Kelly McDonnell, Christina McElrath, Mark McKay, Eric Metz, heather Michael, Jason Milliren. Cindy Miskovich. Michelle Moore. Mark Morrison, Steven Myers. Chris Myers, Diane heely. Laura noble, Michele Oakes. Melissa Oakes. Ralph Paden, Pam Palmer, Stephanie Pearson, Crystal Pendley. Robert Peters. Kevin Philson. Brent Priester. Joseph Priester, Robert Priester. William Pryborowski. Terri Rabold, Michelle Rea, John Redmond. Lori Richards. Jennifer . .. but then, for seventh graders, everything is intriguing! Rust. Paul Sansom, Jamie Schneider. Chris Scott. Denisee Scott. Robin Shaffer. Kevin Shepherd. Craig Shirley. Erin Sines. Michelle Sipe. Carrie Smith. Christina Smith. Robert Smith, Tammy Smith, Tracy Smrekar, Sabrina Steele. Connie Thompson, Peggy Tipton. Amy Tomson, Debbie Trepasso. Tina Ulmer. John Walheim, Jennie Wamboldt. Bruce It is not polite to stare. Missyl Steve, who's the fox you have your eye on? 57 Mercer Cross Country . . . Comes Shining Through Team members are (front) Derek Collins, Chris McKay, Ron Bittler, John Stephens, Rob Bittler; (2nd row) Jim Williams. Steve forrester. Steve Hoover, Steve Podlaski, Kevin Orsinger, Ben Shipton; (Back) Randy Woods. Todd Herrick. Mike forrester. Scott P. King, Shawn McCleam, Sandi Bittler. The Mercer Cross Country team did something no Mercer team has ever done before; they finished the season unde-feated (10-0). The success did not end there, however. The team, led by seniors Scott King, Derek Collins, Mike forrester. and sophomores Steve forrester, Steve Podlaski. and Steve Hoover, won the Mercer County title and qualified for the state meet by finishing third at districts. They placed 11th at states, behind the medal winning performance of Steve forrester (12th). Also qualifying for states was senior Sandi Bittler, the lone female on the team who qualified as an individual. Since only three seniors will be graduating. there will be six returning letterwinners to cany on the winning tradition next year. Senior Scott King Senior Derek Collins Senior Mike forrester Senior Sandi Bittler Volleyball Setting Lights ------ The Lady Spikers had an awesome season this year. They finished 14-4 and qualified for a berth in the playoff picture. This was an amazing rebound from last year s dismal 7-10 record. The lady spikers were aided in their rebound by new head coach Renee Meletta. Michelle Royle and Donna Bradley were co-captains of the team. from left to right - prone: Donna Bradley, Michelle Royle. Row one: Amy King. Katy Reed, Becky D'Onofrio. Row two: Candy Lasher. Missy Urey. Gina Scarscella. Row three: Mary Kombau. Linda Blizzard, Becky Davis, Carol Zurasky. Senior Shawn Angermeier Senior Mary Kombau Senior Linda Blizzard 62 noir Putt it lightly ... This page sponsored by RICH CRAIG Fmancul E t«t Planning Bo 86 No M«p « Si E«t Morcor. PA 16137 Phon (41?) 662 3636 Coach Morbert Borowicz MONY FINANCIAL SERVICES Mike Meyer Richard Pierce Rob Brown Tom Carr Julie Ghrist (Mot pictured) Good Luck in your endeavor Senior Mike Meyer Coach Morbert Borowicz Senior Julie Ghrist. worrying about 'teetime' FOOTBALL night Light Let there be light was the motto for the 1985 Football season, as the Football team played its First home game under the lights in 12 years. Senior Quarterback Roland Hawk scored the first night touchdown in Mercer since assistant Coach Jon Borowicz scored as a sophomore, in 1973. Seniors Andre Borowicz, Tim Olexa, and Jim Brady missed major portions of the season due to injuries. Sophomore Paul Caldwell rushed for over 1,000 yards while other Mustangs were credited with outstanding performances. David Martin: HB, LB Brian Metzger: HB, LB Tim Olexa: HB, DB Brian Phillips: HO, C Steve Ray: DT, OT Dave Walker: DE, OG 65 Front row: David Martin, Tim Olexa, Dave Armstrong, Steve Ray, Brian Phillips, Brian Metzger, Roland Hawk, Dave Walker, Jim Brady, Terry Bowman. Second row: Kevin Marsh, Eric Lesher, Brian Richardson, Matt Gaffney, Mike Zirwas, Andre Borowicz, Matt Nelson, Kevin Kubalic, Paul Caldwell, Greg Winner. Third row: Jerry Nollinger, Jay Redmond, Scott Probst, Mark Bromley, Bob Gaston, Marc Rongaus, Ned Griffith, Scott Zacherl, Rod Hawk, Keith Kelley, Mike Noble. Fourth row: Albert Bell, Jeff Bobby, Greg Scarsella, Joe Harilla, Mike Kehoe, Darrin Habel, Jeff Jankovich, Scott Andrews, Jeff Davis, Victor Macri, Brian Kennel. Coaches: Ed Bender. Calvin Phillips. Mark Stitt. Mike Kennis. Jon Borowicz. Kneeling: Frank Makarevich (Mead Coach). Missing from photo. Fat Cuba. Dancing is a contact sport • Football is a collision sport. When in doubt, Rol' out! Hungry for a Mustang Sandwich? Jimma loses his head when game gets out of hand. Kevin, this isn't dance line. Junior High Captains: Rob Kennis, Mike Sagulla and Rent Probst. Coaches: Ed Bender and Mike Kennis. Front Row: Danny McCoy, Eric Hogue, John West, Brian Caldwell, Scott McClay, Mick Yurko. Second Row: Ray Hanna, Bob Rotz, Keith Zacherl, Robert Allen, Jason Baker, Dan Urey, Bob Rose, Steve Lettieri, James Hamilton, Vic Macri. Third Row: Chuck Platt, Keith Postage, Joe Gaston, Mike Sagulla, Jerry Gawne, Rob Kennis, Larry Boggs, Kent Probst, Bill Chess, John Angemeier, Graig Filer, Don Gesing. Mead Coach Mr. Baranik. Assistant Coach Mr. DeOraff. Varsity. Front: Bill Grandy. Steve Hoover, Trent Maul. Dan McCoy. Joe King. Back: Dean Peters. Dave Rathy. Brian Metzger, Mike Sagulla. Kevin Kubalic. Jerry Gawne. Junior Varsity. Front: Chris McCoy, Ervin Myers. Pat Allen. Back: Ron Gilkey, Dave Vallely, Dave Smith, Eric Hogue. Junior high. Front: Chris Cole. Rusty Stowers. Eric McKay, Shone Grandy, Mark Moore. Chris Myers. Back: Coach Eric Mount. Kent Probst. Dave Gregg, Jack Grandy. Dan King, Bob Priester. Steve Rathy. Eric O’Brien. Hot pictured. Keith Doken. Tom Burk. Senior Dave Rathy Metzger applies the Bite. A little tired. Mike?” Senior Dean Peters I ripped his head off! Senior Brian Metzger This wrestling page sponsored by 70 WALTER S. KING 201 West Venango Street Mercer. PA 16137 Ride em Cowboy ' 71 Wrestling Matmaids Matmaids: Front. Connie Joy. Kim Speer, Amy Wamboldt, April Reeher. Candy Qerlach, Chrissy Pittrich. Middle, Jodi Urban, Bev Bauer, Julie Ghrist, Juliana Sudbrack, Renie Esquibel. Michelle Oakes. Back, Tami Allen, Laurel Cassidy. Senior Matmaids: Juliana Sudbrack. Renie Esquibel. Lisa Oakes, Julie Ghrist, and Bev Bauer. Pictured to left Is Mrs. Mount Matmaid Adviser. 72 Varsity Boys' Basketball and Football Cheerleaders Cheering toward the light of victory Juniors: Becky Carr and Kristi Palmer Advisor: Mrs. Marion Armstrong Seniors: Sue Ann West and Lori Arrow Senior Lynda Anderson and Sophomore Monica Baker The J.V. and Varsity Football and Boys' Basketball Cheerleaders do more than just cheer on the teams. They make scrap books for all of the seniors, make locker signs for all of the guys, and decorate the Field and gym with signs promoting school spirit. J.V. Betty Ann Grandy, Diane Weikal, Meidi Adams. Becky Tlannery. Debbie Bird, and Annie Rynd. Girls' Basketball Cheerleaders cheering on to new Frontiers Advisor, Mrs. Linda Griffith Senior Missy Weaver Deana Guidace, Corrie Axe, Michelle Oakes, Mindy Grauer-holtz, Lisa Oakes, Missy Weaver, Candy Bumbaco, and Amy Orsinger. Junior High Cheerleaders Firing up the fans Top: Minth Grade: Alicia Urey, Amy Hovis. Debbie Bradley, Donna Kramer, Lisa Meyers. Carol Holloway, and Tammy Glaister. Bottom: Eighth Grade: Leslie Lawton. Crystal Zysh, Tabatha Hunter. Sandy Wiercinski, and Linda McCracken. Advisor Miss Chris Cassetti District X Champs! Mercer County League Champs! The 1985 86 Varsity Squad: Candy Lasher, Julie Russell, Tawnya Dzuriscko, Sandi Bittlcr. Deanna Ringer. Standing, Karen Lawton, Carol Zurasky, Brenda Campbell. Wendy Gill, Gina Scarsella. Wendy McCandless. Jen Crenshaw. This year's girls basketball team, led by co captains Sandi Bittler and Wendy Gill achieved something no other girls team has ever done. The team won the District X championship for the first time in girls basketball history at Mercer High School. En route to a sparkling 26-2 record, the team captured the Mercer County League with an undefeated 15-0 mark by beating such teams as Sharon. Grove City, and hickory. They then travelled through the ranks of the playoffs, beating Fairview, Lakeview. Grove City. Washington, and Brentwood before being eliminated in the Western semifinals by Bishop McCourt, just one step away from earning a berth in Hershey. The 1985-86 team won the most games that any girls team has ever won, and they also had more wins than any Mercer team has had in the past twenty years. Gary San-som was at the reins of this successful team, who hopes to return next year just as successful and win Just as many games. Many members of the team were honored for their success. Senior Sandi Bittler was voted MVP of the league, while Wendy Gill received first team honors and Carol Zurasky, Gina Scarsella. and Karen Lawton were cited for honorable mention. Senior Wendy Gill Give me that ball. Varsity coach Gary Sansom Jen Crenshaw shows her brute strength Senior Sandi Bittler The sky is falling The J.V. girls basketball team, under second year coach KellyTravers, finished the 1985-86 season with an overall record of 13 wins, 7 losses, and a league record of 8-6. Many of the girls were counted on to add support in the varsity games, and Coach Travers feels that this experience should help them in varsity action next year. Leading the scoring for the team was freshman Qina Scarsella at 12 points per game, while junior Candy Lasher chipped in with 10. JV Basketball team. Kneeling: Jen Bahr, Qina Scarsella. Julie Russell. Jen Crenshaw, Candy Lasher. Dee Ringer, and A'Lisha Taylor. Standing: Diane Ealy. Brenda Marsh. Barb Campbell. Teenie Adams. Crystal Whenry. Jr. high Coach Becky Bolyard. Jr. high BB Team: Tina Adams. Debbie Chess; kneeling. Amy Adams. Chris Smith. L. Amon, L. Amon. Mauro Sciullo. Carrie Sipe, standing, Kim Adams, Lori Dittrich. Beth Borowicz. Jenny Burger. Missy Pease. Kelly Gill, and Tracic KnaufT. Boys' Basketball... Varsity ... Out of the spotlight, onto the boards” Kneeling: Scott Zacherl, Scott W. King. Pat O'Bannon, Matt nelson. Standing: Dan Weikal, Qreg Scarsella, Dave Brest, Kevin McWhirter, Dave Armstrong, Todd Herrick, Andre Borowicz, Roland hawk. ... Seniors ... Scott W. King itt§S SCOtC RM.AITD DAVE DJkM Roland hawk Statisticians: Anne King, Sharon Brucker, LuAnn Nollinger, Kim Allen, and Cheryl Shuster. Dave Armstrong Coach Cook talking strategy. Dan Weikal Andre Borowicz 85 ... Junior Varsity ... Kevin Orsinger, Doug Nagle, Ned Griffith, Rodney hawk, Jeff Bobby. Steve Podlaski. Jim Williams, Todd Harris. Coach Borowicz Think about it Bobby, is your shirt on right? hey Greggol Watch where you're going! Boys Basketball pages sponsored by Ralph Butch. ... Junior High ... 9th Grade team: Rob Bittler, Jason Baker, Greg Filer. John Stephens, Rob Bittler, Standing: Keith Zacherl. Larry Boggs, Steve Lettieri, Keith Jones. Joe Gaston. Tom Carr, and Bill Chess. 8th grade Team: Chris Lait. Joel Miles. Mark McFJrath. Aaron Cook. Robbie Gregory, Standing: Jason Greggs, Doug Schmidt, Doug Ange-letti. Ryan Gilkey. and Darrell Jewell. 7th Grade Team: Trent Harris. Chip Filer. Bruce Wamboldt. Jake Angermeier. Brian hartley, Aaron Gawne, and Bill Gregory Statisticians: heidi Millard, Nicole Bahr. and Beth Borowicz. Coach Weikal Which way should we go? Boys Track Victory Lights The Team. Row 1: Dale Trump, Brian Oehlbeck. Jim Brady. Brian Metzger. Dave Armstrong, Mike Forrester, Todd riarris. Mike Zirwas. Eric Lcshcr. Pat O'Bannon. Scott Roprivnak, Bob Qaston. Matt hoffman. Joe Ring. Russ Bradford. Row 2: Reith Postage. Revin Marsh. Todd Merrick, J. D. Qelser, Joe Edebum. Steve Ray. Darrin Mabel. Steve Forrester. Dan Cameron. Brian Richardson. Randy Woods. Ron Bittler. Reith Jones. Dave Walker. Dan Urey. Row 3: Mike Miller. Ben Shipton. Rirk Lineberry . Wayne Adams. Ron Qilkey. Jim Williams. Steve Moovcr. Steve Podlaski. Revin Rubalk. Paul Caldwell. Mike Shaffer. Brian Peters. Scott Andrews. Terry Rains. Row 4: Ray Yurcko. Revin McWhirter, Jerry Gawne, John Angermeier. John West. John Stevens. Shawn Brucker. Bill Chess. Steve Letteri. Larry Boggs. Todd Roylc. Doug Nagle. Revin Orsinger. Blake Marquardt. Ned Griffith. Row 5: Jay Relso. John Barker. Graig Filer. Jeff Vance. Scott Ring, Andre Borowicz. Rob Bittler. Matt Neely. Dave Shawrtz, John Campbell. Jeff Jankovkh, Jason Dawson. Rob Brown. Joe Gaston. Row 6: Ren Barker. Jim Musser, Jerry Nollinger. Mike Rchoe. Rod Mawk. Bob Rose. Jim Mumes. Shawn McCleary, Pat Allen, Rob Rennls. Steve Furey. Dan McCoy. Todd Alexander. Derek Collins, Andy Mills, Brian Rodgers. The Season Mercer 89 Greenville 61 Mercer 86 Reynolds 64 Mercer 115 Sharon 35 Mercer 125 Sharpsville 25 Mercer 94 West Middlesex 56 Mercer 88 Grove City 63 Mercer 104 Hickory 46 Mercer 110 Kennedy Christian 40 Mercer 38‘ 2 Lake view 16'h Fairview 4th place Tri-County 1st place District 10 1st place Coaches. Jim Waldorf. Reith DeOraaf. Mark Mannay (Head Coach). Pat Cuba. Senior Track Men. Row 1: Joe Edebum, Jim Brady, Brian Metzger, Dave Armstronq Mike Forrester, Steve Ray. Row 2: Derek Collins, Kirk Lineberry, Wayne Adams, Dave Walker, Andre Borowicz, Scott King. 9 V i Mercer Boys' Track Team Wins District Title Mens' Track team holding their 1st place trophy with pride. head Coach Mark Nannay receiving the District Andre Borowicz strains to reach the tape in 10 championship trophy. the 200 meter run. This page sponsored by: WALTER S. KING, INC. 201 W. Venango St. Mercer, Pa. 16137 662-4040 Mercer Boys' Track On To States Standing: Brian Metzger -110 Int. Hurdles, Dan Cameron - Shot Put, Dave Armstrong high Jump, Andre Borowicz • 200 Meter Dash, Mike Forrester • 800 Meter Run, Steve Forrester - 3200 Meter Run, Joe Ring - Pole Vault Speech here's some ... Mere's the rest... (left to right) Sitting: Kim Speer, Michelle Qreer, Arlene Zuhosky, nancy Danielson, Mlndi Griffith, Donna Bradley, Laurie Fisher, Stacy Givens, Suzanne Forrester, and Lori Foster. Kneeling: Scott Andrews, Andy French, Jason Dawson, Debbie Bradley, Jennie Bromley, Sharon Brucker, Dana Parnell, Cari Greer. Missy Richardson, and Kathy Amende. Standing: Linda Blizzard, Brian Ott, Anne King. Scott Probst, John Stephens, Stephen Fulks, Mark Ellenberger, Doug Stitt, Kim Bailey, Shawn McCleam, Mike Miller, Leslie Lawton, Jodi Donald, Kevin Neiswonger, Monica Baker, Donna Kramer, and Chip Filer. NFL Qualifiers: Sophomore Jason Dawson in humorous Dramatic, riCFL Qualifiers: On table: Senior Arlene Zuhosky; Juniors, Scott Probst, Brian Senior Arlene Zuhosky in Girls' extemp, and Marcia Keams in Ott, Doug Stitt, and Michelle Greer; Sophomores, Marcia Keams and Jason Original Oratory. Dawson. 94 Head Coach: Mr. Hugh Ringer State Qualifiers: (top) Shawn McCleam. Scott Probst. Brian Ott. Andy French. Marcia Kearns. Debbie Bradley, and Anne King, (bottom) Michelle Greer. John Stephens. Kevin Melswongcr. Donna Bradley. Linda Blizzard, and Arlene Zuhosky. Mot pictured is Mindi Griffith. Speech Officers: Junior Mindi Griffith, Vice-president-Senior nancy Danielson, secretary-treasurer, and Senior Linda Blizzard, president. 1985 86 MERCER SPEECH in REVIEW Approaching the record-setting performance of last year's speech team seemed to be a virtual impossibility, but this year's team maintained that high level of excellence ... winning team sweepstakes championships at eight of its ten trophy tournaments in western Pennsylvania this season. The team placed second in its other two district tournaments. Three of the eight team titles were won at district-level competition. In winning the Pennsylvania high School Speech League District 1 championship for the twelfth consecutive year, the team qualified thirteen speakers to the state tournament. Senior girl’s extemporaneous speaker Arlene Zuhosky placed second in the state while junior informative speaker Brian Ott finished in fourth place. Mercer speakers also won the national Catholic forensic League Erie Diocesan championship for the third straight year, qualifying seven speakers to grand nationals in Baltimore, Maryland. Sophomore Marcia Kearns advanced to the quarterfinal round in Declamation. She placed in the top 24 nationally. Mercer also captured its second straight national forensic League Pittsburgh District championship as our speakers won four of the seven individual events. Three speakers represented MHS at the nfL national Tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to winning the three district sweepstakes championships, Mercer won five regular season tournament titles ... north Catholic (12 14 85), Hickory (1 11 86), Mercer B.P.W. (1 25 86), Gateway (2 1 86), and Wilkinsburg (2 15 86). Individually, team members won a record-tying 78 individual trophies in eleven tournaments, including the state tournament. Twenty-seven of these trophies were for first place finishes in individual events. Senior extemper Arlene Zuhosky, the team's Most Valuable Speaker, led the way with five tournament titles, including first place awards at all three district qualifying events. A pair of original oraters, junior Brian Ott and sophomore Marcia Keams, each won four tournament championships. Here is a listing of first place trophy winners and the tournaments in which they won top honors: Speaker Event(s) first Place Tournaments 1) Arlene Zuhosky........................ Extemp................................... Hickory. Gateway. P.H.S.S.L. District. H.C.F.L. Erie Diocesan, M.F.L. District 2) Brian Ott............................. Original Oratory .........................Hickory, Mercer B.P.W.. Wilkinsburg. Informative H.C.f.L. Erie Diocesan 5) Marcia Keams........................... Original Oratory Persuasive Declamation................... Wilkinsburg, P.H.S.S.L. District. H.C.f.L. Erie Diocesan. H.f.L. District 4) Mindi Griffith......................... Serious Dramatic........................ Hickory. Mercer B.P.W., P.H.S.S.L. District 5) Haney Danielson........................ Prose and Poetry........................ Mercer B.P.W., P.H.S.S.L. District, H.C.f.L. Erie Diocesan 6) Scott Probst.......................... Poetry and Prose..........................Gateway. P.H.S.S.L. District 7) Debbie Bradley........................ Informative Original Oratory Prose............................ P.H.S.S.L. District, H.f.L. District 8) Doug Stitt.............................Original Oratory......................... Gateway 9) Andy french........................... Humorous Dramatic......................... P.H.S.S.L. District 10) Michelle Greer....................... Serious Dramatic......................... H.C.f.L. Erie Diocesan 11) Jason Dawson......................... Humorous Dramatic......................... M.f.L. Distirct The 1985-86 Mercer high Speech team maintained its ranking as the best speech team in western Pennsylvania and one of the top four teams in the state. 95 Mercer Girls' Track Girls' Track. Front row: Stinedurf, Redmond, Anderson, Oehlbeck, Sudbrack, Rihel, Garhaert, Bailey, Gray, Brant, Anderson. Second row: Dittrich, Brown, Laney. Masters, Wamboldt. Oakes, Collins. Urban, Bell. Third row: McEwen. Black, Carr, Ringer, Brucker, Holloway, Whenry, King, Fourth row: Urey, Bolton. Oliver, Hofius, Dzuricsko, Bradley, Zurasky. Taylor, Bell. Allen. Top row: Lawton. Bahr, McCandless, Weikal, Griffith, Bittler, Gill. Scarsella, Lasher. Seniors: Donna Bradley, Lynda Anderson, Patty Oehlbeck, Wendy Gill, Kim McEwen. Juliana Sudbrack, Shelley Redmond, Sandi Bittler, Diana Stinedurf. 96 •xmm Cross-Country (10 Sharon Invitational Mercer 22 Hickory 33 Mercer 19 Kennedy Christian Meshannock Invitational 0) Sports Scoreboard Girls Volleyball (14 - 4) V place Vl Mercer 25 Reynolds 34 Mercer 17 Commodore Perry 44 Mercer 21 Sharon 34 Mercer 15 Grove City 50 Mercer 24 Greenville 33 Mercer 18 hickory 39 Tri-County Championship Mercer 20 Kennedy Christian 41 Mercer 14 Reynolds 44 mh Mercer County Championship District 10 Championship PIAA State Championship 'place W W 1 Mercer 277 Mercer 261 Mercer 295 Mercer 268 Merror 272 Mercer 270 Mercer 242 Mercer 259 Mercer Mercer Golf (0-1(W Greenville 238 Sharpsville 242 Grove City 237 Greenville 232 Jamestown 211 Kennedy Christian 20 Hickory 221 Kennedy Christian 216 2 - 259 Mickoiy 216 259 Sharon 221 L L L X iJ t l4 Junior High Basketball (10 Reynolds 31 SWiron 19 Gr%e City 35 hicHory 10 fc Greenville 11 Reynolds 39 West Middlesex 16 Grove Uly 25 !rccr32 j Mercer 24 Mercer 13 A exbtr 16 Mercer 29 r icrccr 41 Mercer 21 2) k Mercer 18 Mercer 41 Mercer 20 Mercer 25 . Sharon Jamestown 16 West Middlesex Hickory 21 JV boys Basketball Wilmington 47 Maplewood 49 Kennedy Christian 41 Sharon 56 Hickory 65 Sharpsville 41 Franklin 40 West Middlesex 41_____ Oil City 46 Reynolds 35 Greenville 52 Grove City 40 Kennedy Chris fan 64 Sharon 61 Hickory 35 Mirit psvillfi 51 West MiddleiBx 42 Reynolds 41 GrichvfWe 56 :cr 55 it-rcer 57 h irer 27 :er 46 IKrcer 53 Merc or 40 Merc 42 Mercer 55 Mercer 49 Mercer 49 Mercer 54 Mercer 46 Mercer 4 I Mercer 55 Mercer 54 Mercer 35 Mercer 63 Mercer 44 T fiercer 43 | Mercer 47 Grove City 74 h2i4 |JI! r w w w w L W W W h A A A ti4 A A h | A A H M H A h A H M A Mercer 0 Sharpsville 2 Mercer 2 West Middlesex 1 Mercer 2 Commodore Perry 0 Mercer 2 Kennedy Christian 0 Mercer 2 Greenville 0 Mercer 2 Sharon 0 Mercer 2 Grove City 0 Mercer 2 Jamestown 0 Mercer 2 Reynolds 1 Mercer 2 Sharpsville 1 W W Mercer 1 West Middlesex 2 L W Mercer 2 Commodore Perry 0 W w Mercer 2 Kennedy Christian 0 W 2nd Mercer 0 Greenville 2 L place Mercer 2 - Sharon 0 W w Mercer 2 Qrovc City 0 w W Mercer 2 Jamestown 1 w 1st place 3rd dc lacc Mercer 1 Reynolds 2 L Junior Varsity football (2 •3) Mercer 6 Laurel 33 L Mercer 16 Mohawk 26 L Mercer 8 Wilmington 20 L Mercer32 lippery Rock 8 W L Mercer 18 Meshannock 14 W Boys Varsity Basketball Mercer 48 Wilmington 59 Mercer 58 Maplewood 68 Mercer 51 Kennedy Christian 77 Mercer 37 Sharon 51 Mercer 53 Hickory 65 Mercer 74 Sharpsville 56 Mercer 54 Franklin 69 Mercer 41 Lakeview 44 Mercer 39 West Middlesex 36 Mercer 53 Oil ity 40 Mercer 60 Reynolds 44 Mercer 47 Greenville 57 Mercer 55 Grove City 62 , Mercer 44 Kennedy Christian 72 Mercer 58 Sharon 61 Mercer 59 Hickory 85 Mercer 85 Sharpsville 45 Mercer 45 West Middlesex 84 ,3 K, Mercer 64 Greenville 52 Mercer 53 Grove City 72 Mercer 46 Mercer 42 Mercer 29 Mercer 33 Mercer 47 Mercer 36 Mercer 44 Mercer 53 Junior High Boys' Basketball Mew Castle 5aJh Kennedy Christian 34 Sharon 35 Hickory 41 Sharpsville 27 West Middlesex 34 Lakeview lo Reynolds 29 Mercer 45 Grow c ity 22 Mercer 41 Kennedy Chirstian 39 Mercer 36 Shat n 43 Mercer 4 7 Hickr y 32 Mercer 26 Sharpsville 24 Mercer 44 West Middlesex 40 Mercer 60 Lakeview31 Mercer 51 brook field 34 Mercer 5o ReynoHs 48 Mercer 45 . (jreenfWe 26 Mercer 53 Grove City 28 A H M A H A H H A A A H A M A H A A H Varsity U - 9) Meicer 6 Morthgate 29 Mercer 16 Laurel 44 Mercer 6 Mohawk 33 Wilmington 33 Slippery Rock 37 ■9 Mercer 0 Mercer 22 (Hornet o| Mercer forfeit from Union Mercer 14 Mercer 0 Mercer 7 Chartfers-Mouston Shenango 4 7 Meshannock 29 L Mercer 12 West Middlesex 52 Junior High football (4 -3) Mercer 20 West Middlesex 16 w Mercer 20 West Middlesex 16 W Mercer 18 Union 14 w Mercer 32 Meshannock 0 w Mercer 0 Mohawk 30 w Mer er 31 Shanango 30 w Mcrccr 0 Mercer. 6 iL .Mm W ilmington 18 w Laurel 18 s Girls Varsity Basketball Mercer 36 Farrell 23 H Mercer 40 Lakeview 41 A Mercer 70 Meshannock 27 A Mercer 22 Grove City 43 A Mercer 65 Reynolds 29 H Mercer 69 1 Mew Wilmington 17 H Mercer 59 Franklin 47 M Mercer 73 Oil City 63 A Mercer 52 ,k Sharon 50 M Mercer 41 Hickory 37 H Mercer 57 Greenville 35 A Mercer 73 Sharpsville 24 H Mercer 80 Commodore Perry 25 A Mercer 76 Jamestown 29 H Mercer 82 West Middlesex 41 A Mercer 77 Vennago Christian 46 H Mercer 62 Kennedy C hristian 54 A Mercer 60 Grove City 42 H Mercer 65 Reynolds 37 A Mercer 62 Sharon 56 2)T A Mercer 63 Hickory 49 A Mercer 56 Playoffs Mercer 59 Mercer 45 neHRy Mercer 58 Greenville 28 Fairview 32 Lakeview 36 Grove City 43 Washington 36 H Mercer 49 Brentwood 39 , Mercer 48 bishop McCourt 57 Girls' Junior Varsity basketball ■ Farrell 23 | Lakeview 31 Meshannoc k 8 Grove C it) 37 Reynolds 35 Wilmington 19 Franklin 43 Oil C ity 27 Sharon 37 Hickory 4 I Greenville 26c' | Sharpsville 52H Commodore Pern 27 Jamestown 34 Venango Christian 31 Kennedy Chr .stian 33 A Grove City 4o ll Reynolds 24 H Sharon 42 A Hickory 53 A Greenville 42 H Metcer 41 Mercer 22 Mercer 42 Mercer 29 Mercer 40 Mercer 47 Mercer 46 Mercer 45 Mercer 39 MercerV Mercer 37 Mercer 38 Mercer 37 Mercer 44 Mercer 43 Mercer 32 Mercer 36 Mercer 52 Mercer 29 Mercer 33 Mercer 71 H A A A H H ft A H M A H A H H Spotlighting Activities Foreign Exchange Student Juliana SudbracK. escorted by King's court member Dan Weikal. was an honorary member of the Queen's court. Homecoming '85 Sharon Graham Dan Weikal KUKUI Hawaiian Lights De light ful smiles of homecoming. Leesa, watch the pin! King of the Sock flop? Everything from miniskirts to shaker sweaters was seen in the halls at M.h.S. during the 85-86 school year. If you weren't seen with your jean jacket on at a basketball game, face it... you just weren't hip. Mere are some typical fashion highlights from the fashion capital of Mercer County .. yeah, right!!!! ABOVE IT ALL” 1986 Junior-Senior Prom 1986 Prom Queen and King. Wendy Qill and Scott King. Pittsburgh lights up Prom night. Traditionally the juniors sponsor and present the prom to the seniors. The junior class officers include Tina Dibler. Karina Qoehring. Mindi Griffith. Wendy McCandless. and Julie Russell. The Junior class presented the prom King and queen with gifts from Wendell August Porge. Shop IV Students Helping Other People S.H.O.P. IV was very active during the 85-86 school year. In helping their fellow students they sponsored Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week, in which they held an Activities Might at both the elementary and high school. Also during that week, they travelled to the elementary school and informed the youngsters on the dangers of drugs am. alcohol. Other activities sponsored by S.H.O.P. IV include: Drunk Driving Awareness Week, the play I Am The Brother Of Dragons, and a lecture given by the Pennsylvaina State Police to the juniors and seniors regarding the dangers of drinking and driving. Row 1: T. Biringer, K. Palmer, R. Adams, M. Court. M. Griffith, P. O Bannon, J. Bobby. W. Gill. Row 2: C. Mathieson, A. Orsinger, M. Weaver, K. Zaboroski, B. Burdette. L. Anderson, R. Bradford. S. King. Row 3: J. Sudbrack, L. Mollinger, L. McClelland. L. Mann. K. Winchester. T. Dibler, P. Oehlbeck, J. Kramer. Row 4: W. McClelland. B. Ray. B. Priester, S. Redmond, D. Stinedurf, M. O'Kresik, J. Vance, J. Musser, B. Lee, J. Kelso, K. Laney. K. Meckathom, T. Jones, T. finney. J. Russell. K. Goehring. M. Greer. Advisor: Mr. Jim Sankey Future Farmers of America Lights to Grow By 1st Row: S. Jewell, J. Magargee, L. McClelland. J. McGhee, B. Phillips, R. Rabold, f. Magargee, S. Swogger. 2nd Row: D. Bames, K. Yurcich, M. Liska. J. Burk. 5. Knight, K. Lurtz. D. Walter, T. Glaister. D. Redmond. 3rd Row: D. Bagnell, J. Dollman. D. Massel, B. Campbell, G. Fleming, R. Zaboroski, M. Oss. 4th Row: E. Custer, A. Danielson, K. Marsh. M. Sagulla. A. Aites. B. Bames, A. Modaffair. D. Millard, J. Burk. R. Ivers. 114 Officers: Fred Magargee. Jim McGhee, Steve Jewell, Jackie Magargee. Brian Phillips. Ron Rabold, LeeAnn McLallen. Cheri Swogger. Ski Club Row 1: T. Sines. P. Tipton. D. Mattocks. D. Philage, L. Hooker. K. Ray. S. Collins. Row 2: L. McClelland. K. O Kresik. M. Court, J. Dawson. Row 3: T. Jones. T. Dibler, R. Palmer. L. McCracken, K. Lineberry, J. Macri, M. Hoffman, R. Shuster, J. McCracken. Row 4: J. Sudbrack. J. Barker, J. Vance. J. Kelso, M. Kelso. J. Musser, M. Bromley, G. Cunningham Row 1: G. Donald. K. Allen, M. Grauerholtz. J. Ghrist. L. Oakes. R. Esquibel. C. Joy. C. Dittrich. M. Baker. R. Stowers. Row 2: V. Macri. R. Snyder. K. Jewell. S. Bruckcr, A. King, D. O'Neil. C. McDonnell. L. Foster. A. Oliver. Mrs. Crawford. Row 3: N. Yurko, C. Axe. A. Reeher. J. Brandt. G. Winner. M. Court. A. Modaffair. P. Pryborowski. Row 4: M. Neely. B. Meyers, M. Miller, R. Yurko. B. Riley. J. Amon, T. Block. G. Leighty. J. Bartolonc. D. Jones. Officers of Versatility Club: Monica Baker, pres.: Connie Joy. v. pres.. Roger Stowers. Sec.; Chris Dittrich, treas. Versatility Club Talent Show Winners: Front; Ray and Nick Yurko (3rd place); Back: Scott Andrews (1st place); Michelle Greer and Kelly Davis (2nd place). The outstanding performer of the 1985 TALENT SHOW Scott Andrews and guitar 115 Journalism: Lights Out, Deadlines Met The Journalism Students compile the school yearbook Mi-Times and write the school newspaper Moofbeats. The students involved in this difficult but rewarding work are pictured to the right. They are Jody Kramer, Jim Wilson, Diana Stinedurf, Nancy Danielson, Arlene Zuhosky, Julie Qiebner, Deb Luba, Roland Mawk, Billie Sue Lloyd. Mext row, Kim Allen, Sandi Bittler, Wendy Gill, Scott P. King, Gina Donald Mindi Griffith, Tammy Dudash, Kristi Palmer, Julie Russell, Dave Brest, Sean Peters, Chris Conti, next, Kim Zaboroski, Mindy Qrauer-holtz. Dee Mattocks, Sharon Graham, Jamey Gamer, Dean Peters, Jay Kelso, Karina Goehring, Jeff Vance, Pam Tipton, Todd Merrick, John Barker, Jim Musser. The Journalism group was directed and advised by Mrs. Shepherd and Mr. Sankey. The students were also given a special session on computers, learning graphics, layouts, and other fun stuff. Kristi and Diane, photo managers, take time out for a photograph taken by Dave Vernon of Abey Studio. The Seniors on the Staff: Kneeling. Scott P. King. Kim Allen. Sandi Bittler. Wendy Gill, Chris Conti. Standing. Mindy GrauerholU. Kim Zaboroski. Gina Donald. Dean Peters. Sharon Graham. Dee Mattocks. Arlene Zuhosky. Jamey Gamer. Mancy Danielson. Billie Sue Lloyd. Roland Mawk. Deb Luba. Diana Stinedurf. Sean Peters. In tree. Jim Wilson. Jody Kramer. 116 Kim, you don't have to give blood to be a journalist, but it docs help Roland - Journalist on the Job, seeking out all the news! sometimes! Editors: Roland Hawk (sports); Arlene Zuhosky (Features), Mindy Grauerholtz (editorials); Sandi Bittler (news and yearbook), Diana Stinedurf (business manager). Julie and Jamey receive computer instruction from Mr. Gregory. Sharon Graham, business manager for yearbook Exchange Students in the Spotlight name: Juliana SudbracK Home Country: Santa Kosa K. • Brazil Grade: 12 Birthday: May 4 1968 Am. families: Mrs. Judy l.igo. Bill and Ellen Oehlbeck Brothcr Sisters: Paulo. Carlos. Fabiana Hobbies: Water skiing, painting, drawing movies, swimming, volleyball. Tuture Plans: College I'm not sure wtiat major and I have to finish high school In Brazil. Likes: Snow, friends. U.S.. to talk. read, and watch movies Dislikes: people teasing me about my accent name: Elizabeth Matthes Home Country: Abcnra. Denmark Grade: 11 Birthday: October. 30. 1968 Am. Families: The Winchester Family Brothcrs Sisters: Lilian Hobbles: riding badminton Future Plans: college Likes: Americans concern for one another and the school spirit Dislikes: the rules of this school are more strict then I'm used to. Juliana SudbracK enjoying her studies at MhS. Juliana SudbracK and Elizabeth Matthes Elizabeth Matthes smiling to reflect her enjoyment at MHS. Just saying an American hi to Liz and Juliana! national Honor Society Bright Lights'' Row 1: Lynda Anderson, Julie Qhrist. Owen Ligo. Row 2: Brian Ott, Libby Hooker, Donna Bradley, Candy Lasher. Mrs. Eshbaugh, MHS advisor The national Honor Society is a junior-senior organization whose members must achieve at least a 92 average since grade nine. As well as maintaining an outstanding grade average, they must possess qualities of Leadership, Service, Scholarship and Character. hHS officers are as follows: Amy Orsinger, president; Julie Qhrist, vice president; Sharon Graham, secretary; and Dan Weikal, Treasurer. Two scholarships were awarded by the nHS Scholarship fund. Recipient of the scholarships were Libby hooker and Jim Wilson. Sandi Bittler was awarded a national HHS scholarship worth $1,000. This scholarship was provided by the L. Q. Balfour foundation and The national Association of Secondary School Principals. This jS sponsored by Dr. Richard Shelestak, D.M.D. north Diamond Street. Mercer PA Row 1: Amy Orsinger, Debbie Luba, Kristi Palmer. Laura McClelland. Row 2: Derek Collins, Luann nollinger. Brenda Burdette. Kim Allen, nancy Danielson. Row 3: Brenda Marsh, Julie Russell. Michelle Greer, Sandi Bittler, Jim Wilson, Rick Barber. Row 4: Bonnie Lee, Linda Blizzard, Scott Probst, Chris Thorpe, Jeff Swartz, Keturah Laney. not pictured: Sharon Graham. Dan Weikal. Lee Ann McLallen. Student Council The Mercer high School Student Council, comprised of 21 members, had a very successful year. They sponsored the canned food drive, which was won by the Seniors. The school collected a grand total of 6,500 cans and over $700 in cash. The Student Council also helped with the Blood Drive, sponsored by the Red Cross, bought the caps and gowns for the seniors, and sponsored all the assemblies. These guiding lights'' led the student body through a very eventful and prosperous year. The Guiding Lights SENIOR HIGH REPRESENTATIVES: Sitting: Scott P. King, Kristi Palmer, Jennifer Black, Laura McClelland, Kevin Orsinger. Standing: Kim Allen. Patty Oehlbeck, Debbie Bird. Julee Dolan. Sharon Graham, secretary-treasurer; Gwen Ligo, activities co-chairman; Sandi Bittler. president; Amy Orsinger, vice-president. Not pictured: Mike Meyer, activities co-chairman. JUNIOR HIGH REPRESENTATIVES: Joel Miles. Stephanie Palmer. Anne King. Amy Movis, Ronnie Bittler, Linda McCracken. Jill Cunningham, Vicky Cunningham. 120 If looks could kill ... Woodstock?!? Carnations? Bah humbug! All slicked up and no place to go. £ ftlli' Open Wide! Friends, Romans, countrymen ... uh, uh ... Stop! In the name of love. Safety and Style come together! Rocky gonna fty now! Just got off the Good Ship Lollipop. You can't be serious. Highlighting students Academic Games and Jr. Academy of Science who participate in Members: row 1, Alan Duncan Chris McKay. Anessa Brown, Tammy Dudash. row 2. Tammy Mrs. Stewart. Director Jones. Laura McClelland Annie Kynd. Amy Wamboldt, Mollie Anderson, Amy Movis, Anne King. row 3,Cindy Lasher. Sandy Finney. Mark Ellenberger, Scott Gamer. Jim Wilson, Chris Thorpe. Brian Ott, Dan Weikal. More of Academic Games Front: Eric Conti, John Seybert, Rob Gregory, Debbie Thompson. Pam Kurtz. Middle: Chris Adams, Ryan Gilkey, Kathy Amende, Bruce Wamboldt, Kent Probst, Doug Schmid. Back: Laurie Anderson, Christine McDonell. Amy Tipton. Kelly Brennan, Deb Chess. Chris Smith. 122 Junior Academy of Science Front: Tina Adams, Carrie Sipe, Chris Smith, Chris Adams, Eric Conti. Back: Pam Kurtz, Craig Shepherd, Mike Miller. PAML: Math Stars The Pennsylvania Mathematic League of MMS includes Sharon Graham. Dave Brest. Renee Dehner, Jenny Walheim. Lori Anderson. Carrie Cooper. Linda Blizzard, Derek Collins, Cheri Mathieson, Luann Mollinger, Bob Gaston, Kevin Back, Lynette Mann. John Ulmer, Ray Yurko, Mick Yurko, Mike Heckathom, Greg Scarsella. Jim Wilson. Rick Barber, Candy Lasher, Jeff Swartz. Alan Miller, Joey Keplar, Bill Meyers. Pam Kurtz. Duncan. Chris Conti. Susan Reed, Sandi Bittler, Don Moble, Chris Thorpe, David Walker. Bowling Champs: Tom Carr, Scott Lenz. Paul Pryborowski, Mike Meyer Tim Olexa, Mark Cornelius. Bowling Champs: Amy hovis, Tabatha Hunter, Robin Palmer. Beth Calvin. Just Juniors enjoying the class picnic! 123 PLAY ori! In the spotlight . . . The class of 1987 presented the Junior Class Play, Play On.' The play was about a group of people of all ages who try to put on their own play. Once they got their act together, their opening night turned out to be quite a comedy. The cast had many setbacks, but they overcame all of them and presented their production to the public on November 21 and 22, 1985. The director of the play was Mr. Thomas Munnell. Chorus and Show Choir Lighten the mood with music Senior High Chorus Row 1: Annie Rynd, Heidi Millard, Molly Anderson. Vanessa Brown, Michelle Larocca. Ken Custer, Steven Pulks, Steven Jewel, Amy Oliver, Cari Qreer, Trish Biringer, Michelle hogan. Jennifer Stiffy. Amy hovis. Row 2: Courtney Woods. Wendy McLallen, Missy Keck, Ai'Lishia Taylor, Bev Bauer, Gerald Leighty, Joe Kepler, Mark Ellenberger. Harold Steele. Kelly Taylor. Tammy Emery, Michelle Priester. Betty Jo Priester, Barb Garrett. Ramona Klink. Row 3: Brian Rogers, Jeff Swartz. Mike Miller. David Smith. Robert Rose. Dwayne Jones. Tracy Emery. Missy Liska, Roberta Ivers, Jennifer Masters, Sue Podlaski, Patti Oehlbeck. District Chorus: Betty Jo Priester, Gerald Lighty. Bill Myers. Officers: Trish Biringer, Secretary; Betty Jo Priester, Treasurer; Michelle Hogan. Librarian; Gerald Leighty. President; Heidi Hillard; Librarian; Jeff Swartz, Vice-President. Choral Director: Mr. Steve Garay 126 Show Choir member Michelle Qreer dances to the voices of professional singers at the prom. The Senior High Chorus was composed of 48 members from grades 9 12. They performed two concerts. December 19 and May 9. sang the national Anthem at the Homecoming football game, and traveled to Cleveland. Ohio to sing the national Anthem at a Cavaliers basketball game. The Show Choir was composed of 16 members from grades 9 12. They, too. performed at the concerts on December 19 and May 9. They also performed for FFA Banquet and the Mercer County Cafeteria Workers Banquet. They attended an all day festival in April at Laurel High School and performed at the Countryside Convalescent Home. Also, they sang at basketball games and a wrestling match. Junior High Chorus: row 1. Jill Davis. Bill Gregory. Paula Graham. Peggy Thompson. Sabrina Smrekar. Michelle Aikens, Chris McDonnell, Mike Jewell. Tom Jenkins. Cindy Milliren. Missy Oakes. Georgia Dollman. Cory McCleam. Kelly McCoy. Erin Shirley. Jennie Walheim. row 2. Brian hartley. Chip Tiler. Misty Bentley. Sharon Ellenberger Lori Foster. Michelle noble, Lori Marquardt. Tina Trepasso. Beth Calvin, Rose Cgelsky. Trade Knauff. Larry Fleming, Katie Gaffney. Row 3. Tammy Coppage. Lori Calvin. Lori hartley. Tina Adams. Michelle Mlskovich, Stacey Givens. Crystal Pearson. Laurie Anderson. Row 4. Molly Farmer, Lori Cameron. Jay Maun. Deb Chess. Lisa Amon. Terri Pryborowski. Kim Marsh, row 5, Deb Reeher, Christy Viselt, Mary Kay Oehlbeck, Angie Wiley, heather MeU. Carrie Cirillo. Stephanie Zigo. Robin Palmer. Kelly Gill. Michelle Larocca. Jennifer Christ, riicole Bender. Carrie Sipe. Missy Lyon. Jenny Berger, Kathy Amende. Michelle Sines. Denise Rupert. Show Choir (center, then clockwise from bottom): Cari Qreer, Kim Bailey. Trish Biringer, Amy Oliver, Anne King. Betty Jo Priester, Patty Oehlbeck, Joe Kepler, Bill Myers, Mike Miller, Gerald Leighty, Michelle Greer, Bev Bauer, Kim Kuhn. Missy Keck. Annie Rynd, Ai Lishia Taylor. Vo-Tech Lights on job training'' Grade 10: C. Airgood, D. Airgood, J. Benninghoff, V. Chace. M. Dehner, D. Ealy, D. Fleming. J. Glaister. B. Grandy. D. Guidace. P. Mile. C. Jones. D. Matthews. M. McEwen, B. McIntyre. K. Peters. J. Sansom. T. Smith, D. Swogger. C. Trepasso, B. Warner. Grade 11: T. Bodien, C. Bumbaco, D. Cameron, T. Clark, G. D Onofrio, C. Dunder. S. Fitzgerald, B. Grandy, J. Mabbyshaw, T. Holloway, T. Ivers, K. Marsh. K. McWhirter, R. Means, D. Millard, C. Milliren. D. Minarik, A. Morrow, J. Nollinger, M. Parquette. R. Priester. T. Roseski, C. Smith, J. Smith. M. Wimer, D. Worley. Grade 12: W. Adams, J. Bodien. E. Bowman, T. Bowman. B. Daugherty. W. Emery, h. Evans, M. Forrester, W. Foster, J. Hedglin, B. Hite. K. Holloway. S. W'. King, S. KnaufT, S. Lenz, J. Magargee. D. Mattocks. D. McCullough, S. Canady, D. Parquette. D. Phillips. M. Rabold. J. Reagle. M. Ryder. K. Weaver, K. Zaboroski. The Volleyball Champs of the Junior VB Tournament: Dave Brest. Wendy McCandless. Pickle Koprivnak, Karen Lawton, Mindi Griffith, PatO Bannon. Oh, but the hard work it takes to become a Seniorl It's easy to smile when you're almost a senior, right Dan? Equus Artistic Lights- Equus is a biannual publication containing Mercer High students superb artwork and poetry. All students who purchased a yearbook were entitled to two cost-free editions of EQUUS. Others who did not buy a yearbook may obtain copies at minimal cost. Besides the student staff Mr. William Gathers and Mr. James Sankey, magazine advisors, made this splendid publication possible. Board of Editors: Jeff Vance, Jay Kelso. Sue Reed, James Musser, Keturah Laney, and Liz Matthews. Library Cadets -Reading Lights- The library cadets aid students in locating literary publications and perform various tasks for Mrs. Norma McCleam school librarian, and Mrs. Shirley McCullough, librarian assistant. Cadet officers are as follows: President. Kelly Holloway; Vice President. Brenda Ray. Secretary-Treasurer. Shelly Redmond. Front: Libby Hooker. Dovelle Mattocks. Wendy Koprivnak Vicki Pennington Kim Spear Brenda Ray I ce Anne McClellan. Back: Al Duncan. Kathy Ray. Angie Wylie. Angie Winger Kelly Holloway Wendy McLalleri. Tarri Ivers. Tammy Reynolds. Shelly Redmond, and Harold Swartz. 129 MHS Band: On a 'Light'' note ... T- --------------------.-------------li______________L Top: Amy Mathieson. Mike Jewell. Top row: Bill Meyers. Chris Mlllerin, Jeff McCleary. Steve Jewell. Mark Roseski. Second row: Tom Roseski. Tom Meyer, Doug Stitt. Rick Barber, Keturah Laney, Bill Daugherty, Ken Jewell, Bobby Roseski, Kevin Meiswonger, Karyn Young, Sharon Brucker. Third row: Brian Rogers, Joe Kepler. Misty Bently. John Wipula, Jeff Swartz, Laurie Fisher. Kelly Davis. Dan Kuhn. Andy French, heather Andrews, Alicia Taylor; Fourth row: Kim Kuhn, Megan Ulmer. Missy Weaver, Michelle LaRocca, Jodi Urban. Mike Miller, Mary Kay Oehlbeck, Gerald Leighty, Trish Biringer. Tammy Brady, Suzi Gerhart. Fifth row: Tera Reznor. Amy Oliver. Margy Gerhart. Terry Clark. Joel Hiles. Mark Ellenberger. Sharon Ellenberger. Kelly Gill, Kelly Ellis, Cheryl Shuster, Karina Geohring. Sixth row: Holly Hovis. Kristy Rihel, Tammy Schrecengost. Kim McEwen, Sue Reed, Angie Wiley, Sara Toth, Lori Cameron, Sue Podlaski, Deena Guidace, Mindi Griffith, Corrie Axe. Seventh row: Tracy Dolata, Debbie Bradley. Brenda Marsh, Michelle Greer, Theresa Howard, Molly Emery. Karen Winchester, Sherry Campbell, Linda Amon. Julee Dolan, Chrisy Zurasky. Eighth row: Cari Greer, Courtney Woods, Jennifer Bahr, Kim Bailey, Amy Wamboldt. Kelly Slazinski, Karol Beahm, Polly Vodinicar, Michelle Gladyzs, Tina Stowers, LuAnn Hollinger. ninth row: Barbara Dummett. Bertha Keck. Jodi Donald. Wendy Koprivnak, Chris Edney, Debbie Reeher, Lisa Amon, Robin Palmer. C. Mathieson, Tammy Keck. Jerry Beich. Front row: David Schwartz. Doug Schmidt, Brian Warner, Hollie Anderson, nicole Bahr, Beth Bennington, Tina Dibler. Pete Hiles. Roger Stowers, Chris Adams, Brian Oehlbeck. Nighty Nercer Mustang Marching Machine Mr. Garay, Mr. Moge (director-in-chlef). Mr. Adams Officers: K. Laney. K. Jewell, G. Leighty, M. Greer, C. Mathieson. K. Kuhn, C. Axe. 3 co H IT £ QJ ( n 3 mmm • O T 2 3 cr ro C ) Seniors. Front. Gerald Leighty. Bill Daugherty, Jeff Swartz. Standing, Missy Weaver. Karyn Young. Heather Andrews. Tammy Brady. Cheri Mathieson, Suzy Reed. LuAnn Hollinger. Sue Podlaski, Kim McEwen. Pictured to the left is Brian Ott. band announcer. To the right is pictured Patty Oehlbeck. senior. senior band officer, and senior vocalist for Jazz Band. y E L U c 03 Q w V U- i- ’5 JC f- front: Alicia Urey, Sharon Bmcker, Suzie Qcrhardt. Deena Quidace. Mindi Griffith. Back: heather Andrews, Karyn Young. Tammy Brady. Karina Goehring. Cheryl Shuster, and LuAnn nollinger. Lisa Amon, Barb Dummett. Jodi Donald. Christina Edney, Debbie Reeher. Robin Palmer. Wendy Koprivnak, Bertha Keck. Corrie Axe (cap- tain), Julee Do-Ian. Tina Stow ;' Z'lF‘ ers. Tammy • ; 47T'V - K k Dixieland Band A. french. K. Neiswonger. K. Laney. K. Beahm, K. Jewell. R. Barber. S. Reed. M. Greer, and J. McCleary in middle. front: B. Bennington. M. Jewell. C. Adams, Standing: N. Bahr. P. Schmid, B. Oehlbeck, P. Miles, B. Warner. T. Dibler, R. Stowers. M. Anderson, D. Schwartz. Junior High Band The band on the go, go, go ... Jr. high Band Officers Spotlighting Faculty Inspiring the lights of tomorrow. Mr. Gene Adzima Woodshop Mr. Joseph Baranik Mr. Kenneth Behner Special Ed. Tutor Social Studies Mrs. Judith Blgley Mr. Charles Bolyard history Metal Shop Mr. Donald Bradley Mr. Richard Chapin American history Social Studies french Mrs. Janet Chappell Mrs. Marie Chess Reading German Mr. David Cook Math Mrs. Laura Court Special Education Mr. Albert Crawford Mrs. Ruby Crawford Math Math Mr. Robert Curtis Mr. Keith DeGraaf Sr. h. Guidance Coun. Science Mr. Jesse English Mrs. Marlene Eshbaugh Science Math Mrs. Rebecca Factor Mr. Terry Factor Mealth Phys. Ed. Occupational Ed. Mrs. Elaine firth Home Ec. Mr. Stephen Garay Music Mr. Mark Hannay Science Mr. Robert Gregory Physlcs Chemlstry Mr. hendley Hoge Band Mrs. Jean Iflft English Mr. Charles Klumph Business Mrs. Helene Kuhn Math Mr. Ronald Mahon Mr. James Rust Social Studies Vo-Ag Mr. Trank Makerevich Mr. David Martin Phys. Ed history Computers Mrs. Norma McCleam Librarian Mrs. Mary Ann McCracken Nurse Mr. John Mongiello English Mr. harry Murphy Science Mrs. Martha Murphy Mrs. Jean Nollinger English Math Computers Mr. Kenneth Palmer Mr. Willaim Reimold Health Phys. Ed Psych. Science Mr. Hugh Ringer Mrs. Melinda Ristvey English Spanish Mr. James Sankey English Humanities Mrs. Karen Stewart Sports Lit Jour. Resource Aide Mrs. Betty Sunday Phys. Ed. Mr. George Szilagyi Math Miss Kelly Travers Mr. Joseph Urban Junior High Guidance history Counselor Mrs. Janet Wamboldt Home Ec History Mr. Daniel Weikal English School Board consists of (1st row) Mr. Mabel. Rev. Fulks. Mrs. McElroy, Mr. Jewell. (2nd row) Mr. McClelland. Mr. Campbell. Mr. McCullough. Mr. McClure. Mr. Masson. Mr. Ott. Dr. John H. Stephens Mr. Merrill Giles Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Mr. Mendley hoge Activities Director Dean of Students Mrs. Gloria McElroy Board Secretary Mr. Harry Zurasky Principal Mrs. Donna Anderson Mrs. Lucy Butch Mrs. Patrica Kombau Office Secretary Office Secretary Quidance Of. Secretary 144 Ms. Deborah Staples Office Secretary Mrs. Shirley McCullough Library Aide Mrs. Pamela Engstrom Office Secretary Cafeteria Personnel Feeding the Flame Mrs. Rita Borowicz, Manager Cafeteria Staff includes Mrs. Borowicz. Mrs. Amos. Mrs. Bell. Mrs. Buchanan. Mrs. Danielson, Mrs. Flickinger. Mrs. Furey. Mrs. King, Mrs. Laaks, Mrs. Lucas, Mrs. Marlacher. Mrs. McCullough. Mrs. Means. Mrs. newton. Mrs. Phillips. Mrs. Ringer. Mrs. Shipton, Mrs. Thrope. Custodial Personnel Maintaining the Flame Mr. Bill King, Manager Custodians include Mr. Baker. Mr. Boggs. Mr. Bundrant. Mr. Dollman. Mr. hockenbcrry, Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Karnes. Mr. R. King. Mr. W. King (mgr.). Mrs. LaCamera. Mrs. Lukacs. Mr. Paden Mr Patterson Mr. Perrine Mrs. Stevenson. Mr. Swartz. 1A� McDOWELL NATIONAL BANK MERCER, Pennsylvania CONGRATULATIONS 6f BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATES Armstrong Insurance Agency Inc. aim limn Mercer 412-662-2412 Congratulations to the Class of 1986 OVER 50 YEARS OF SERVICE • AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS • LIFE • BONDS 662-4130 (CORNER RT. 19) 111 BEAVER ST., MERCER, PA. 149 VALLEY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, _________________INC________________ 912 East State Street • Sharon, Pennsylvania 16146 Phone: (412) 981-3322 405 Greenville Rd. • Mercer, Pennsylvania 16137 Phone: (412) 662-4155 GLENN B. CHARLTON, M.D. ROBERT H. MART-SOLE, M.D. HENRY C. VAN ZANTEN, M.D. Mercer Mustang Booster Club The Mercer Mustang Booster Club is an organization made up of people who are interested in supporting the Mercer School Athletic Programs. Anyone can join the club by paying yearly dues of $5 per couple or $3 per single. 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