Mifflin High School - Lasso Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1981 volume:

MOVIN ' ' • K IN SENIOR Hl( - ' ft ' k -■ ' Qui, l ' ' v j jafcaSSBI Swk ■iii  r C ' j r 2Q | v ' -v 54 61 - aft! ' ; Wt qqHil ' CONTENTS STUDENT LIFE 8 Tfreshmen y ' SOPHOMORES JUNIORS J SENIORS 64 FACULTY J SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS L ADVERTISING - V : ■ MOVIN ' AROUND . . . MOVIN ' TOGETHER . . . Homecoming Candidates Presented Traditional at Mifflin is the assembly held to present to the student body those senior girls selected by an all-school vote to run for Homecoming Queen. Each girl chooses an escort and prepares a short autobiographical sketch to be read as she is formally introduced to the students. Each girl is asked to respond extemporaneously to individual questions, giving the voters a criteria other than beauty alone from which to make a decision. The five finalists comprise the Homecoming Court and are honored at both the Homecom- ing Football Game and Dance. Valerie Selected 1980 Queen 1. The cheerleaders present the traditional roses. 2. Last year ' s queen Darlene Allen crowns Queen Valerie Waugh. 3. Kip Lomax escorts a hopeful Valerie in pregame ceremonies. 4. The crowd ' s en- thusiasm touches Valerie. 5. Activity- director Skip Thomas receives the envelope announcing the winner. 6. Colleen Lynch is proud to be a finalist. 7. Kellee Kendell ' s smile shows why she is a finalist. 8. On the Homecoming Court for the second time is Maria OePaulo. 9. Walking across the football field during the pregame ceremony is Ceanette Wills. 10. Homecoming Court and Escorts: Row 1: Maria DiPaulo, Geanette Wills, Queen Valerie Waugh, Kellee Kendell, and Coleen Lynch. Row 2: Jeff Corbett, Tim Scott, Kip Lomax, Kip Robertson, and Dana Coffman. ' Evening in Paris ' Prom Theme The 1981 Senior Prom held downtown had a French theme. Senior couples sat at red checkered tablecloths and danced beneath the Eifel Tower. 1. Some couples enjoy the fast dances. 2. Others prefer to slow dance. Some couples like Romeo Presutti and Missy Adkins find pleasure sitting out a dance. 4. Many sample the appetizers served. 5. Shem ' e Chaffin and her date share a happy moment. Seniors Celebrate Achievement Reserving the prom exclusively for seniors, the class of 1981 deviated from the traditional junior-senior prom. The increased intimacy allowed for the seniors to enjoy one last social event together before graduation. 1. Even a broken wrist can ' t in- terfere with dancing. 2. Many couples feel alone on the crowded dance floor. 3. Tom Hoban serves Diane Jones a cup of punch. 4. Prom night is a night for couples. 5. Wilma Wallace and her date smile their ap- proval of the evening. 6. Brad Quails openly displays his enthusiasm. 7. Mary McCullough and Robert Dur- rett share a quiet moment. 8. Many memories of a night to remember are stored away. Graduation Signals End to Seniors in Mershon Auditorium the graduating class of 1981 held its final group activity, Commencement. 1. Having maintained a perfect 4.0 grade average, Quentin Walls, the class valedictorian accepts con- gratulations from Dr. Luckey, awarding the diplomas. 2. Salutatorian Vincent Ciamacco receives his plaque from vice prin- cipal Rotonda while principals Kat- terhenrich, Tanner, and Hayes signal their approval. 3. In their final duty as class officers, sergeant of arms Rick Baker, treasurer Sherri Price, secretary Colleen Lynch, vice presi- dent Kelley Lomax, and president Rick Bailey are presented to the au- dience. 4. The class of 1981 graduates as the first desegregated class after court ordered desegrega- tion. 5. Honor cords are awarded to members of National Honor Society. 6. The procession is viewed by proud family and friends. 7. Each senior receives his own moment of recognition. Graduates Moving On The varied talents and skills of this diverse group of graduates will take them into many areas of the worlds of industry, business and further education. 1. As Mr. Stewart calls his name, Romeo Presutti begins his walk across the stage. 2. Before the graduation exercises, the seniors feel mixed emotions. 3. Each senior has many future plans and dreams. 4. Each graduate says some good- byes. 5. Class speaker Kelley Lomax challenges the class to continue to achieve at a high level. 6. Address- ing the seniors as class speaker, Tonia Rayford spells out qualities needed for success. PEOPLE Relma Adkins Pamela Amburgey Crystal Anderson James Baker FRESHMEN John Baker Craig Barger Manning Baumgardner John Baxter Richard Beall Van Belcher Jerry Bickel Kenneth Bing Erick Blazier Dhana Boggs Melvina Brisco Jance Brothers Sonya Browder Michael Burford Maria Burgett Richard Burke Charlotte Burton Lauria Burton Roy Bussey Stephanie Butler Carla Campbell Eugenia Carey Charlyn Carlson George Can- Christopher Carter Robert Carter Melanie Cauthon Gregory Cheeseman Delena Ciamacco Junior varsity cheerleader Alysia Madison shares a present with fellow cheerers Linda Sawyer and LuTonda Baumgardner. MOVIN ' INMOVI ■ % r k$aff8S mm « Science class never was a humorous subject, but apparent- ly John White thinks differently. Melanie Cauthon, a home economic student, displays that patience is a virtue as she calmly sets her machine. INMOVIN ' INMOVIN ' INMOVIN ' II Doris Clark Kelly Clark Tina Clark Richard Collier Judy Comptom Marvin Conner Lorie Conway Mark Cook Diana Corbett Michele Cornute Sheri Cornute Mildred Cox Ronald Cross Eric Cudgel Rebecca Dailey Eric Davis Leta Davis Mark Davis Paul Davis Robert Davis Clifford Dencer Thomas Dipaolo Angela Dolder Mollie Drennan Eric Edge Lisa Ellis Michele Elmore Paula Eskridge William Evans Timothy Everetts Stena Fields Pamela Fisher Barbara Fleshman Patricia Foxx Sonya Frakes Laurie Freeman Candi Fuller Valorie Gibbons Victoria Gibbons Anita Gilkerson Melanie Gilliam Cindy Goings Ben Green Benette Green MOVIN ' INMC IN ' INMOVIN ' INMOVIN ' INMOVI Christine Greene Dana Grigsby Joseph Grispino Michael Grogan Jeannie Grubb Phillip Gulley Dale Hall Antigua Hammond Bryan Harris Lisa Harris Felicia Hawkins Latricia Hemphill Deborah Heritage Karen Himes Kelli Holman Lisa Horn Byron Horton Darryl Howard Walter Houser James Huffman Glenn Hunter Melissa Irwin Scott Jackson Angelene Jamison Ronald Jenkins Karen Johnson Karen Johnson Nikole Johnson Tammy Johnson Winfred Johnson Brian Jones Robert Jones Todd Jones Robert Keathley Randy Kennison Judith Ketner Joy Keyse Jacqueline King Jennifer Kiser Freshmen Donald Myers and Joy Keyse model their Easter Bonnets. MOVIN ' IN DVIN ' INMOVIN ' INMOVIN ' INMO Lenworth Knowles Kelly Lauer Tena Legg Michael Lewis Ronda Light Valarie Lisath Frank Lloyd Frank Lomax Valerie Luciani Alysia Madison Curtis Marcum John Marsh Carl Mason Michele McDonald Douglas McDowell Michael McDowell Roderick McElwain Mark Mclver Anthony McMillian Terrence Meadows Helen Mears Thomas Meehan Deborah Michel Cindy Miller Melba Milligan Larry Milliron Robert Moffitt Tommy Moore Ruth Moser Donald Myers Sandy Noble Barbara North Thang Nguyen Jeff Owens Juan Owens John Pace James Page Tammy Parker Melvin Payne Dennis Peake Daniel Pearson Jerry Pence Laura Pema Ronald Pierce Katrina Potter Ernest Pyle Joaquin Quiero Donna Reed Kelly Reese William Rhea John Rhoden Together Homecoming Queen Valerie Waugh and her freshman escort Kip Lomax share the exciting moment of announcement. MOVINi IMOVIN ' INMOVIN ' INMOVIN ' INA Robert Richardson Theresa Riegel Melissa Rieser Bradford Rife Gina Rollins Regina Ruark Michael Russell Laura Sanders Roy Sanders Michael Sartin Dale Saunders Shawn Scott Sylvia Scott Virgil Sensabaugh Marilyn Senter Tamara Session David Severe Michael Sharron Lisa Shepherd Mark Sheskey Gary Shotts Karen Shrewsberry Donald Singleton Ronald Smith Tammy Smith Tina Smith Ralph Smithers Lisa Starks Anthony Stengel Roberto Stevenson Maggie Stewart Ronald Stewart Cheryl Stillwell Mark Stinson Dewayne Stokes Mark Straughter Timothy Sturkie Robert Taggart Tamara Thogmartin Tracy Thombs Michael Toops MO J ' lNMOVIN ' INMOVIN ' INMOVIN Angela Tucker Lisa Tyson Veronica Valentine Gina Vallette Ronald Vanover Robert Vickroy David Vonschriltz Christopher Wade Kevin Wade Janice Walls Kimberly Walsh Nancy Ward Oliver Ward Latonya Watkins Lou wanna Watkins Christopher Watson James Watson Bradley Webb Rebecca Westervelt Andrew Wheeler John White Kevin White William White Desmond Whiteside Jose Whitner Richard Wickham Aaron Williams Crystal Williams Deneen Williams Eddye Williams Monique Williams Teddye Williams Karen Wilson Robert Wood Roy Woodson-Levey Jerry Wynn Connie Young Vera Young IV Diana Corbett, a freshman on the Girls ' Volleyball Team, watches and picks up a few pointers from sophomore Tonya Kerrin. WN ' INMOVIN ' INMOVIN ' INMOVI o H O M O R Lisa Adkins Susanna Aldridge Betty Allen Kisca Ambler Missy Adkins Kathleen Bailey Carol Baker Jeff Barnes Joseph Belcher Kevin Blake Claudia Bolding Rena Bolton Chrisrina Bowman Mary Bowman Elizabeth Bradley Tim Broskie Cynthia Brothers Carl Brown Melvin Brown Ricky Browning Tim Bruno Karla Baumgamer Leroy Burrouhs Shirley Burroughs Kim Cahill Tonia Caldwell Thomasa Cardweli Brian CarpeTiter Jerry Carter Troy Chaffin James Clark Janet Clark Lewis Clark Roberta Clark WOVIN ' ONMOVIN ' ONMOVIN ' C Lona Clayton David Cline Ara Cook Jeff Cook Rosalyn Cook Christine Cooper Eric Cornley Ricardo Cudgel Maria Dandrea Faith Darling Bryan Davis Gary Davis Debra Dencer Everett Denny Alvin Dent Teresa Derenberger Amy Dodson Lorann Domitrovich Sonji Dorsey Dwayne Drake Tim Dudley Mark Dunn Mary Durrett Lori Ebright Ryan Edwards Peggy Elam Penny Elam TimErb Lisa Estepp Brian Evans Deanna Evans Michael twirig Stacey Farley Mike Fast Pat Fast Jeff Ferri Lynda Fisher Wanda Fisher Brenda Fitch Rhonda Fowler MOVIN ' ONMOVIN ' ONMOY Alfred Foxx Carissa Fuller Cheryl Fuller Lori Gadd Micheal Galloway Gregory Garth Dan Gaskalla Lisa Gibson Daryl Gilliam Gerrard Goforth Kenneth Golden Mike Greene Tawnya Gregory Terrie Grubb Tim Gulley Elaine Hadley Cheryl Hamblin Kelly Hardgrow Alisia Harris Angela Harris Roland Harris Lisa Harrison Kathy Haslett Byron Henderson Reginald Henderson Michael Henry Ben Hensel Mike Hernly Jeff Hill Monica Hill Rusty Hoban Serene Hollingsworth Rob Hollobaugh Cliff Honaker Stacey Hubbard Jackie Hunt Allison Hurt Michelle Ingmire Lori Ingram Terry Ingram MOVIN ' ONMOVIN ' ONM Nff J loan Isbell April Jackson David Jackson Danny Jarrell Jackie Jayjohn James Johnson Joyce Johnson Shawn Johnson Tonya Johson Tracy Johnson Diana Jones John Jones James Judd Wanda Justice Alonzo Kelso Tonya Kerrin Melody Kingery Tim Kinstler Council Kirk Michelle Knight Alan Knox Phil Knueven Katy Krebs Jaymes Kyre Benjie Lambert Gary Lash Riley Lathers Frank Leary Kim Lee Tammy Legg Oswald Leon Anthony Lester Teresa Lester Susan Lewis Karen Lucas Juana Magby Jerry Marang Carmen Margello Angie Marks Harriet Marshall MOVIN ' ONMOVIIS Kim Martin Darla Mason Diana Mason Ernestine Maynard Gary McAdams Debra McCauley Melody McCauley Patricia McCleod Sam McCoy Brian McDaniel Kim McLaine Michelle Metcalfe Carol Meyers Debra Miller Donald Miller Tim Miller Nikki Mitchell Crystal Momon Xandra Moore Tammy Mutters Daniel Myers Tim Neil Joanna Nelson Patricia Norris Teresa Nunn Felicia O ' Bannon Wendy Oldfield Kathy Oliver Carol Pancake Tammy Parker MOVIN ' ONMC Scott Parker Marvin Patton Dale Phillips Thedore Plummer Mondel Polland Phillip Porter Latonya Pryor Kim Pyle Carl Raftery Delford Rees Angela Reeves Cherie Rhoden Chris Richardson Julia Robinson Glenda Rollins Clarence Rucker Carol Ruddy Kim Russell Jamie Salyer Joe Sansone Donald Scott Barb Sharron Karan Shook Jim Shore Sarah Short Loretta Shouse Kerry Smallwood Delanee Smith James Smith Keith Smith Kim Smith Siebra Smith Jim Snyder Drake Socie James Staley Terry Stewart Terri Stiffler Tracy Studer Cassandra Sturkie Jackie Sullivan MOVIN ' Oh Les Taylor William Taylor Dan Thomas Derick Thomas Dewayne Thomas Dorothy Thomas Ruth Thompson Keith Toler Louis Townsel Talbert Townsel Denise Townsend Tonya Tucker Crystal Turner Ben Tyson Timmy Wade Mary Walker Gerald Wallington Gina Ward Nancy Weiss Lisa Wellman Elanor Whetsel Michele White Elizabeth Wilcox Tim Williams Garwood Willson Tammy Winks Karen Woods Mike Yager LaVerne Young MOVIh JUNIORS Terry Baker Vicki Baker Brett Barker Lutonda Baumgardner Cynthia Adams Tamara Adams Larry Adkins Demitrice Alberson Cassandra Aldridge Jaqueline Bell Teresa Bell Jonathan Beverly Gary Board Les Boester Kimberley Boone Marlon Bonner Lionetta Bonton David Brannan Natalie Bretz Julia Brooks Denise Brown Melanie Aman Ricky Anderson Timothy Anderson Inaida Aponte James Armstrong Kelly Buhrts Lee Cage Kelley Cahill Shelley Cahill M O V I N U P M O V I N M Suzanna Campbell Terita Carey Stanley Carr O William Carter Michelle Cermack V Karen Dowler David Dungy Mark Ekwall Leonard Erskine 1 N Sandra Choina Randal Clarkson Mark Coltrin Jerry Corbin Edward Craft Michelle Evans Teri Farley Tyrone Farley Latanya Fulton U P Michelle Cumberland M Sharon Danniger Sheila Gaynes Ruel Giles O V 1 Joseph Davis Paul Davis Mary Gilford Tonda Goolsby Tamberly DeWitt Dorae Dickerson Brian Dingess Brian Doughty Yolunda Doughty Teresa Gordon Suzanne Gregory Scott Grimmett Carla Grubic David Bran- nan shows some of the talent abun- d a n t at Mifflin. Dominic Gulley Loric Hart Edward Hatfield Robin Hatfield Cheryl Hawkins Toni Jones Troy Jones Ron Jordan Shirley Justice Jerry Heischman Mark Hendershot Anita Henry Diana Hill Robert Hobbs Janet Kelley Deborah Ketner Michele Kiplinger Clement Knowles Daniel Hockett Sherry Holby Steven Holdren Christal Hollman Terri Holmes Marco Houpe Gary Hughs Cheryl Jackson Dennis Jackson John Jarrell William Jayne Dixon Jenkins Gregory Johnson Kandi Krebs Tosha Lathers Michael Light Sammy Lipari M O V I N U P M O V Carol Lorentz Mark Maggi William Malicoate Dan Mangold Debra Mangus Eric Merrill Anna Miller Sandra Miller Stephen Miller Teresa Marcum Marilynn Marshall Gisele Martin Dennis Mathess Rhonda Mayo Cynthia Milliron Stefanie Mitchell Ricky Mohler Timothy Morgan Sandra McCoy Ambrose Moses Rhonda Muse Toni Mutters Robert McDonald Tammie Neviska Hung Nguyen Le Ngyuen Vernon McDonald Deborah McGraw Vernace McKay Patty McMillan Victor Meade Barry Niemeyer Gloria North Shawn O ' Donnell Eugene Oliver M O V I N U P M O Floyd Pack Constance Padovan Cynthia Palmer Doug Parr Frank Popovich Gary Simon Kellie Simpson Brent Smith Leslie Smith Penni Price Stacy Pettis Margaret Rawlins Craig Reeves Ava Richardson Tracy Smith Lolitta Snow Dennis Spencer Keith St. Clair James Rishel Charles Ross Todd Rossi Sherry Stewart Linda Sawyer Mark Scharer Paula Schmitz Anita Stokes Robin Scott Mari an Seagle Judith Sharron Marc Shepherd John Shesky Philip Straquadine Michael Straughter John Sullivan Tony Sykes M O V I N U P M A dedicated office worker, Shelly Cahill, shows her loyal- ty to the Miss Piggy Fan Club. James Tennyson Danielle Thomas o Rebecca Thomas v Diana Toops Valerie Toops Genora Watkins v Lamonte Waugh Keith Weaver w Shelia Welch 1 Karen Tope Ann Trotter N Peter Trzcinski Maria Tumblison Deneen Upchurch Lori Westervelt Daniel Wheeler Carl White ■ ■ Cassandra White u p Darryl Whiteside Caroline Wilcox Y Crystal Williams Garland Williams , Rhonda Williams Trisha Williams Donald Willis Harold Winfield David Vallette Laura Vanschoyck Dante Ventresca Thomas Waddle Rebecca Ward Karen Young Kimberly Young Marsha Young Karen Brown Rebecca Caminiti Andrew Carson Regina Carson Richard Carter 65 Lori Pace divides her time between Mifflin and the career center still finding time to be an important regular contributor to the Innervision. Do you suppose Tony Spencer and Stacy Smith are trying to figure out how to sell those famous book bags? Kenny Gaston might not fine everyone as interested in his knees as Mr. Bes , but he did The seniors ' Spice of life is Patty Patterson. M O V I N Jackie Sharpe keeps clear of Margaret Smith and Donna Short ' s daily gossip during homeroom. o u T M O V I N O u T M O V I N mage to leap into the sition of second highest tounder. Sherrie Chaffin Vincent Ciamacco Marcia Clay ]odi Click Elnetta Cooks i 68 Mark Ferri Brian Fielder Lori Flesher Rachel Foor Clayton Freeman anna Goodwine Juanita Coolsby Richard Gorsuch Christine Graham Brian Grate Darren Gulley Elizabeth Hadaway Patrick Hadley Elizabeth Hancock Harden Jay Holland Kenneth Holland GaryHollis Jane Hubbard Alyson Hudson 69 Brad Quails, why are you grinning? Have you figured out how to take up four parking spaces now? Beverly Schmick is one of Mifflin ' s spirited sen- iors. Pat Hadley shows the scoring ability at Portsmoul that led to his All Star selection. Quentin Walls, a four-pointer, catches up on the finer things in life while Vincent Ciammacco dreams about them. M O V I N Connie Nichols, a dance student at Fort Hayes, plans her new dance routine. o u T M O V I N O u T M O Rickie Carter and Robert Thompson check out Jay Brown ' s acceptance to Wright State University. 72 Colleen Lynch Pamela Lynch Anthony MacDonald Valerie Mangum Terry Manning lannmg Julie Martin Shelley Martin Brenda McArtor Tresa McCollum Mary McCullough Ruth McCullough Michael McKinney Todd Meehan Teri Meyers Mike Miles Kenneth Miller Charles Mitchell Crystal Monroe . Gerald Moore Teresa Moore Jeffrey Moore James Morgan Maurice Mom ' s Jerry Morrison David Moss Rosalind Muse Sherriann Nance Teresa Neii Edward Nelson Constance Nichols Suffering a broken leg throughout basketball season, Tommy Johnson is side- lined. Kenny Gaston puts up two against North Section Champi- ons, the Northland Vikings. Lori Flescher finishes out her third consecutive year as cheerleader. Marty Sutton combines his dancing abilities with his basketball skills for the Portsmouth fans. M O V I N O u T M O V I Is senior class treasurer Sherrie Price really that surprised that the senior class raised enough money for the prom? Tamara Rice Kelly Richardson Mark Robertson Johnny Rose Lillian Russell Ellaine Sanders Patricia Sanders Beverly Schmick Brian Schmidt Julie Shaffer Cheryl Shannon Lori Shannon Jacqueline Sharpe Andre Shepherd Eric Shepherd nthony Thomas Kevin Thomas Joe Thompson Robert Thompson Clyde Townsel Anthony Gilford is only one of the familiar faces movin out with the class of ' 81. The enthusiasm of the seniors and their loud voices will be missed — at least at basketball games. M O V I N O u T The services of office worker Lillian Russell (below) and the athletic ability of best defensive player Eric Shepherd (above) will be missed. Lisa Tumblison Anita Tyson Janet Vanover Matthew Walker Wilma Wallace M MOV MOVIN MOVINOU MOVINOUTM MOVINOUTMOV MOVINOUTMOVIN NOUTMO OUTMOVI UTMOV1N TMOVINO MOVINOU INOUTMO VINOUTM OVINOUT MOVINOU TMOVINO UTMOVIN OUTMOVI UTMOVIN TMOVINO NOUTMO VINOUTM OVINOUT NOUTMO OUTMOVI UTMOVIN TMOVINO MOVINOU INOUTMO VINOUTM OVINOUT NOUTMO OUTMOVI UTMOVIN TMOVINO MOVINOU TMOVINO Anita Woods Marilyn Woyan Roger Yontz Principals Lead 1. William Hayes qualifies as an old timer now after his second year as assistant principal. 2. New to the staff this year is assistant principal Michael Rotonda. 3. Clay Tanner, finishing his third year as assistant principal, turns to his former teaching area of industrial arts for recreation now. 4. In his seven years as principal, Paul Katterhenrich has moved from double sessions to opening a new building, desegregating, and expanding to include freshmen. Office Performs Varied Duties 1. Records clerk Mary Buck maintains the records and mails transcripts. Functioning mainly as Mr. Katterhenrich ' s secretary, Joan O ' Neil is new to the office staff. Eleven year veteran Norma Baker does everything from repairing Xerox machines to answering the phones. 2. Linda Saum supervises the attendance office. 3. Students arriving late line up to sign in with the attendance office. Support Personnel Helpful 1. Steve Wright serves as faculty manager of athletics, Robert Orth directs the inschool suspension program, and Skip Thomas is the activity director. 2. Overseeing the library learning center are Sally Watkins and Dorothy HiH. 3. Pupil and community assistance specialist J. Mark Stewart and instructional coordinator Bur rell Denune frequently confer about curriculum. -i; : ;■ .;■■■,;■ ' :. : Counselors Aid 1. Senior counselor Sue Ellis has been advising Mifflin students three years. 2. Alford Thompson, who serves as vocational coordinator, discusses a student with Donald Bess, home community agent. 3. New to the school this year, Neil Curran counsels undergraduates. 4. Vocational counselor Cole confers with Kenneth Zimmerman, who has counseled undergraduates seven years. Studying Fine Arts and Performing Arts Aids Appreciation 1. Mary Daniels has been teaching vocal music at Mifflin seven years. 2. Instrumental music director Tom Walters received his education at Capital University. 3. Heading the drama department, Sarah Kriska directs the Mifflin Mime and Mifflin Clowns. 4. Coming from another teaching position, Larry Kleinhenz teaches art with Ken Jones. These Departments Teach Practical Arts 1. How can anyone who spends his day in the car with student drivers smile? 2. The home economics department includes Celeste Casey, Mary Blevins, and Helen Koontz. 3. Charles Eichinger teaches both drivers ' education and physical education. 4. Johnson, Jay Featherston, and Niels Petersen conduct classes in industrial arts. Science Satisfies Curiosity 1. E. L. Clem II has been teaching a variety of science subjects for eight years. Chemistry and applied science are taught by Richard Robinson, Jr. Charles O ' Neill has been teaching physical science here two years. 2. New to Mifflin is physical science teacher James Weaver. Emma Henderson instructs Biology and life science. Coming to Mifflin from Dominion Junior High, Dale Hartman teaches both physics and math. Math Educators Increase Abilities 1. Fred Baum coaches football and baseball as well as teaching geometry and applied math. For two years Beverly Shibler has been teaching algebra and contemporary math here. 2. Besides teaching advanced math courses, Gerald Atwell coaches wrestling. Head basketball coach John Smith teaches math as well. New to the Mifflin math department is John Vernon. History Enriches 1. Emma Adair has taught ethnic studies and American history here two years. In his eight years at Mifflin Dwight Groce has instructed most of the social studies subjects. Kenneth Stubbart has joined the Mifflin faculty this year teaching American history. 2. Switching from drivers ' education to history, Peter Bell claims there really is a Slippery Rock College because he has a B.S. to prove it. Brandai is another newcomer to the history department. Also in his first year here, Stan Heacock works as a carpenter as a hobby. Language Usage Improved 1. English teacher at Mifflin for nine years, Carol Neutzling is the Lasso advisor. Joining the English staff this year, JoAnn Inskeep teaches ninth graders. Susan McCullough teaches sophomore English. 2. Emery Hill also specializes in sophomores while Karen Miller assists students with reading. Teaching English and coaching three sports keeps Robert King busy. Lynn Morgan claims stereo equipment is his main hobby but sports a superior suspender collection. 3. Newcomer David Russell teaches English and drama. Stan Diebert ' s varied coaching responsibilities add to his duties as English teacher and newspaper advisor. Department head Carol Crane lists camping as her number one hobby. ■ Career Choices Offered 1. Assistant football coach Don Eppert teaches senior O.W.E. Distributive education is coordinated by Doug Smith. Magic and clowning fill Fred St. John ' s spare time away from teaching O.W.E. 2. Brenda Scinto advises the senior I.O.E. students while Yvonne Hickey initiates Juniors into the steno program. Mary Brooks coordinates the C.O.E. program and Rebecca Boyd teaches junior I.O.E. clerk typists. Working While Studyiing Valuable 1. Kenneth Harding and Joseph Cox teach a variety of business subjects. 2. Virginia Sanders and Joyce Harris teach ninth grade O.W.A. 3. Claudia Lamprecht, John Green, and Wanda Clifton all cooperate in teaching other work studies programs. Offerings Varied 1. James Gannon and Sandra Hay teach health. 2. Ernest Howard and Mary Boehm instruct physical education. 3. Assisting the hearing impaired students is the duty of Virginia Shaefer and Karen Sellhausen. 4. Barbara Hegler and Virginia Richmond teach Spanish and French. Helpful Friends Add Enjoyment 1. Familiar to all hungry football fans is athletic booster Essie Ives. 2. Teachers and students alike wish Annette Daniel success in her new advertising career. 3. Grace Prentice volunteers many hours of service to Mifflin. 4. These women perform the impossible daily, cheerfully serving lunches and snacks to three lunch periods. Team Maintains Winning Attitude The Varsity football team earned a league record of 5-2 and an overall record of 6-3. Co- captains Rick Baker and Jay Holland worked closely with the coaching staff of head coach Robert Orth and assistants Fred Baum, Charles Eichinger, and Don Eppert. Reserve Team Champions 1. The varsity team hoped to repeat as City League Champions but fielded a young and inexperienced team. 2. Offensive coach Ike discusses strategy with players in an uncharacteristically calm way. 3. Coach Baum leads the team through a warm up drill. 4. Defensive coach Eppert gives instructions while coaches Orth and Diebert eye the action. 5. The reserve team fights hard to maintain its undefeated status. 6. Stan Diebert and Ken Jones coach the undefeated reserves. Girls ' Tennis Team Scores First Victories With a 4-10 record, this team has the distinction of winning Mifflin ' s first tennis matches. Coached by Niels Petersen, this team includes Philecia Culver, Kellie Hardgrow, Robin Hatfield, Anna Luciani, Rhonda Mayo, Donna Short, and Renee Stokes. Award winners include Donna Short as Most Valuable Player and Kellie Hardgrow as Most Improved Player. Mifflin Fields Improved Golfers Another minor sport at Mifflin enjoying increased success is the golf team coached by Skip Thomas. Harriers Rebuild Sept. 20 Arrowhead Relays 8th Sept. 23 Beechcroft-Central-South 3rd Sept. 30 Marion-Franklin-South 2nd Oct. 7 Independence-Eastmoor-Linden 3rd Oct. 14 City 8th Oct. 17 Sectional Oct. 21 South Invitational 8th Oct. 24 District u y Team Gains Experience in Cross Country Runs Although the team was young and got off to a late start, Coach Bob King feels the team showed much improvement by the end of the year. Ambrose Moses and Eric Shepherd were singled out by King as Most Valuable Runners. Other team members include Dennis Jenkins, Garland Williams, Dixon Jenkins, Terry Martin, Winfred Johnson, George Carr, Soberto Stevenson, Brian Doughty, and Carl Mason. Young Team Nets 7 Wins Coached by Mary Boehm and Jim Gannon, the Volleyball team ended with a 7-8 record. Captain and most valuable player Kelly Lomax earned a berth on the 1st team All-City. Tammi Adams and Michelle Knight were named to the 2nd team, and Sandi White received honorable mention. Other varsity players include Kim Boone, Tosha Lathers, Monica Meier, Danielle Thomas, and Kim Christian. The 10-2 reserve team, captained by Diana Jones, includes Diana Mason, Diana Corbett, Debbie Dencer, Tonya Kerrin, and Cathy Bailey. Losing only one senior should make Mifflin contenders in the north section next year. - Grapplers Need More Participants Coached by Jerry Atwell and Ken Jones, the Mifflin wrestling squad could be more competitive with in- creased participation. ■■■. ' ■ j ■■■ : ' - . ' ; :: F i J B K iV ■  ly« Lady Punchers Show Opponents One-Two-Punch With the dual scoring threat of Kellie Simpson and Julia Brooks, the Lady Punchers pose a threat to any opponent. Coached by Ernie Howard, these roundballers have attracted quite a following. Varsity Squad Earns 14-6 Record Varsity Team: Row 1: Craig Reeves, Randy Clarkson, and Eric Shepherd. Row 2: Pat Hadley, Eric Comley, Terry Poindexter, Marty Sutton, Angelo Chinn, and Tom Johnson. Row 3: Head Coach John Smith; Statisticians Tonia Rayford, Debbie Ketner, and Stacy Smith; Manager Donald Myers; and Assistant Coach Don Bess. Reserves Show Promise With only Randy Clarkson, Terry Poindexter, and Eric Cornley returning with considerable playing experience, Mifflin will be looking for help from Craig Reeves and its Junior Varsity Team coached by Stan Deibert and Assistant Bob King. With improved play from all players in the program, Mifflin can again be a factor in the tough City League North Section and Central District AAA Tournament. Mifflin 73 Central 61 68 Eastmoor 57 60 Marion Franklin 47 49 Ironton 41 70 Centennial 56 68 Dayton Jefferson 51 76 Brookhaven 80 54 Cleveland St. Joseph 66 56 Portsmouth 68 44 Van Wert 36 76 West 59 44 Whetstone 45 56 Linden 45 77 Beechcroft 60 54 South 53 44 Northland 461 89 East 67 68 Independence 64 68 Marion Franklin 41 52 Worthington 63 Smith Praises Efforts Despite their small size, says Smith, This team probably came as close to playing to its potential as any team I ' ve coached at Mifflin. They beat a Dayton Jefferson team in Dayton that averaged 6 ' 1 per man; beat an undefeated Van Wert team in Van Wert; and beat eventual City Champion Central 73-61. Other wins came over (ronton and Centennial, teams which eventually advanced to the final 16 in the state tournament. Perhaps the most exciting game of the year was a narrow 2 point loss at Northland to a team that eventually was Central District Champion. Players Honored Award winners on this team captained by Eric Shepherd, Pat Hadley, and Ron Gaston include Best Defensive Player — Eric Shepherd; Most Post Feeds — Randy Clarkson, Most Charges — Pat Hadley, Most Improved — Marty Sutton, and Leading Foulshooter — Marty Sutton. Other honors were granted to Eric Shepherd, named to 2nd Team All- City and All District Honorable Mention; and to Pat Hadley, Marty Sutton, and Randy Clarkson, All-City Honorable Mention. Girls Perform Well in Track and Field Jacki Bell and Robin Scott show the concentration and determination which led to the girls ' track team ' s City League Championship. A strong team effort is necessary to qualify eight girls in the High School State Track Meet. Coached by Bob King and Ken Jones, these girls demonstrate the school motto of pride and excellence. Inexperience Hurts Team The boys ' track team, coached by Stan Deibert and Milburn Johnson, were a young team. Captain Terry Oliver who received the Leadership Award, Most Valuable Player Terry Poindexter, and Ben Tyson, were the outstanding members of the squad. Hopefully the experience that the squad gained this year will help us be much more competitive next year, said Deibert. m Tennis Team Needs Depth Niels Petersen coaches both the boys ' and girls ' tennis teams. Increased participation is needed for Mifflin to become competitive on the courts. Shepherd Earns Record Third All-City The team finished up with a 9-16 record including a 5-2 tournament win. Shepherd led the team with a .412 bat- ting average, Carson established a 2.51 ERA, and Morgan posted 21 RBI ' s. Scharer and Carson were the scoring leaders and Tennyson was the most improved player. Shepherd set a Mifflin record by being named to the 1st team All-City for the third consecutive year; and Blackburn Scharer and Carson received honorable mention. Baseball Team: Row 1: T. Morgan, B. Jones, A. Carson, E. Crump, and J. Corbin. Row 2: K. Lomax, J. Tennyson, M. Scharer, D. Mathess, T. Hoban, R. Blackburn, G. Hughes, E. Shepherd, and M. Baumgardner. Row 3: S. Parker, P. Morris, B. Hensel, M. Sartin, T. Broskie, R. Vanover, V. Belcher, J. Grispino, and E. Jeeter. Row 4: Statistician N. Ward, Statistician K. Oowler, T. Rhea, M. Yager, R. Richards, E. Pyle, D. Cline, Statistician C. Senter, and Statistician D. Ketner. Row 5: Assistant Coach James Weaver and Head Coach Fred Baum. 126 Year Includes 3 Big Wins The Girls ' Varsity Softball team posted a 6-11 record under Head Coach Ernie Howard and Assistant Coach Mary Boehm. Two wins came over arch rivals Brookhaven and Beechcroft and a third was their first AAA 12-8 vic- tory over Central. Julia Brooks led the defense and established a .500 batting average, Tarn- mi Adams was the Punchers ' runmaker, and Cathy Bailey was selected most improved. Brooks was named to the 1st team All-City for the second year in a row, and Adams and Bailey received honorable mention. ORGANIZATIO Honored The annual induction program of the National Honor Society on May 7, 1981, had the theme Bridge to Success. A panel presentation preceeded the induction ceremony. Students selected tor membership exhibit excellence in character, scholarship, leadership, and service. A reception for the proud parents and inductees was held in the library following the program. 1. Juniors can become members of the society. 2. Sophomore members are still provisional. 3. In keeping with the theme, Sally Watkins sings Bridge Over Troubled Water. 4. Participating in the ceremony are secretary Donna Short, president Kelly Lomax, Jerry Morrison, panelist Frank Lomax, panelist Marcus Miller, panelist Sheila Castallarian, vice president Pat Hadley, and Valerie Waugh. 5. Inducted members receive carnations. 6. Parents are served punch by Lori Shannon. 7. Eric Shepherd and his mother share this moment of pride in excellence. Students Serve in Many Ways 1. Gym Helpers: Row 1: L Gates, D. Garth, G. Aiberson, and K. Christian. Row 2: L. Craft, R. Scott, T. Adams, T. Kilbourne, and J. Brooks. Row 3: B. Dingess, M. Tumbison, M. Meiers, S. Stewart, and S. White. Row 4: C. Ross, E. Poindexter, W. Anderson, L. Tumblison, R. Yontz, and L. Russeli. Row 5: M. Scharer, L Kelso, and D. Ramsey. 2. Home Ec Aides: Y. Doughty, D. Moss, and M. Fair. 3. Office Helpers: Row 1: C. Padovan, T. Marcum, S. Martin, T. Gordon, L. Shannon, and B. Fleshman Row Z- L. Shepherd, D. Townsend, K. CahiH, T. Kilbourne, J. Martin, S. CahiH, and D. Bonton. Row 3: K. Smith, B. Fair, D. Severe, R. Watson, S Smith, and S. Jarrelis. 4. Student Council, advised by Mark Stewart, provides for student input. x@tfl ' Aides Help 1. Guidance Aides: Row 1; K. Smith, S. Martin, and J. Hunt. Row 2: A. Hudson, M. Nichols, C. Jackson, and C. Knowies. Row 3: I. Tolbert, J. Morrison, M. Evans, S. Smith, and E. Crump. 2. Attendance Aides: Row 1: L. Harrison, J. Strauch, and 8. Daily. Row 2: D. Moss, R. Fowler, R. Smith, D. Thomas, and S. Faft. 3. Nurse ' s Aides: K. Cahill, C. Jackson, and K. Young. 4. Library Aides: Row 1: C. Fuller, G. North, C. Lynch, L. Craft, R. McCullough, M. McCuUough, A. Luciani, J. Martin. Row 2: T. Smith, S. Smith, J. Walls, N. Weiss, T. Kilbourne, D. Murray, R. Bolding, S. Frakes, B. Hollingsworth, C. Brothers, T. Clark. Row 3: F. Silvestri, T. Studer, }. Morrison, R. Ashcraft, Q. Walls, T. Williams, C Shannon, D. Moss, B. Quails, E. Shepherd, and W. Justice. I Lasso Staff Strives Although unpictured, freshman section editor Kelly Buhrts and Teresa Williams were valuable in producing this 160 page book. 1. Senior Crystal Monroe sold many ads and worked on the student life section. 2. The staff artist Andre Shepherd drew the division pages. 3. Cindy Adams assisted in several areas while Brian Carpenter was the sophomore section editor. 4. Angie Marks assisted in several sections. Maria Tumblison designed the junior and senior sections plus working in other areas as well with advisor Carol Neutzling. High Goal This staff of reporters strived to create a weekly newspaper. They prided themselves on scooping the local papers on a story on the release of the Iranian hostages. 1. Valerie Waugh and Melanie Nichols each served a term as managing editor. 2. Clayton Freeman began the year as managing editor. 3. The Innervision Staff: Row 1: T. Jackson, D. Moss, T. Oliver, and L. Pace. Row 2: S. Martin, V. Waugh, M. Nichols, and S. Little. Row 3: M. Hendershot, M. Sutton, advisor Stan Diebert, T. Bamhart, ). Holland, P. Hill, and K. Lomax. JfSBL B T mHUB £ ii 1 m ' Mifflin Experience ' Gains Choir Popularity The Columbus radio stations gave big play to the completely original song The Mifflin Experience recorded tor sale by the Mifflin choir under the leadership of Mary Daniels. 1. Senior Choir: Row 1: A. Henry, R. Williams, S. Martin, A. Luciani, L Burrough, D. Cline, C. Townsel, D. Price, D. Scott, N. Bretz, E. Whetsel, T. Gordon, and C. Padovan. Row 2: T. Marcum, R. Hatfield, D. Townsel, C. Wilcox, S. Danniger, F. Popovich, J. Tennyson, T. Oliver, D. Mason, T. Neil, L. Westervest, and V. Waugh. Row 3: C. Lynch, D. Robinson, P. Schmidt, K. Lee, X. Moore, J. Strauch, D. Carter, R. McDonald, A. Spencer, R. Cugel, D. Alberson, L. Shouse, and L. Shouts. Row 4: M. Fair, K. Richardson, K. Simpson, j. Click, D. Thomas, L. Wilcox, C. Hollaman, M. Johnson, J. Judd, P. Hadiey, B. Doughty, G. Williams, M. Williams, C. White, T. Poindexter, T. Rutlege, and D. Thomas. 2. A. Christmas concert given in joint cooperation with the band and drama departments was only one of the many public appearances of the much in demand Mifflin choir. 3. The accompanists include: C. Meyers, C. Monon, B. Barker, and A. Williams. 4. Ensemble: Row 1: X. Moore, C. Lynch, K. Simpson, D. Alberson, E. Whetsel, L. Shouse, and C. Padovan. Row 2: T. Gregory, L. Burroughs, K. Richardson, D. Scott, E. Wilcox, and V. Waugh, Row 3: A. Henry, D. Carter, G. Williams, D. Reese, P. Hadiey, D. Smith, J. Click, T. Neil, and M. Johnson. 5. Valerie Waugh was honored by being selected to narrate the city music festival and Pat Hadiey was selected by the choir as musician of the year. Vocal Music Active 1. The choir sings a wide variety of music and enjoys a reputation for excellence. 2. Men ' s Glee: Row 1: W. Higgs, T. Manning, D. Chandlers, and M. Houpe. Row 2: D. Meyers, C. Townsel, G. McAdams, J. White, and D. Carver. Row 3: M. Maggi, j. Judd, and J. Owens. 3. Junior Choir: Row 1: M. Stewart, M. Brisco, D. Taylor, T. Clark, S. Louis, S. Aldridge, R. Wood Levy, A. Williams, L. Harris, B. Westervelt, S. Schnaudt, S. Short, and S. Frakes. Row 2: T. Mutters, B. Sharron, I. Diceasure, P. Elam, X. Jiminez, P. Elam, T. Tucker, D. Byrd, J. Owens, M. Houpe, T. Smith, B. Green, E. Hadley, W. Oldfield, and A. Harris. Row 3: T. Clark, S. Smith, J. Brothers, C. Myers, J. Shore, K. Toler, S. Hill, V. Valentine, L. Ellis, L. Freeman, and L. Conway. Row 4: T. Thomas, G. Hunter, and M. Davis. 4. The director of vocal music Mary Daniels brings energy, talent, and enthusiasm to the department. 5. Women ' s Glee: Row 1: L. Hemple, L. Ingram, F. James, M. Brisco, S. Martin, and V. Luciani. Row 2: J. Hunt, C. Grubie, C. Anderson, A. Henry, T. Marcum, C. Adams, T. DeWitt, and K. Walsh. Row 3: P. Elam, D. Michaels, J. Brothers, M. Weber, L. Tyson, T. Session, S. Hill, T. Gregory, and C. Meyers. Row 4: K. Lauer, B. Allen, P. Schnitz, T. Johnson, B. North, J. Click, C. Hoilman, D. Spencer, L. Estepp, and R. Light. 1. Marching Band: Row 1: J. Kryle, R. Presutti, R. Sanders, D. Gulley, W. Johnson, T. Thomas, and B. Weigand. Row 2: G. Hughes, B. McFariing, B. Smith, B. Barker, A. Moses, T. Dudley, E. Bradley, and ). Barstow. Row 3: P. Hadley, J. Sansone, L. Clark, D. Gilliam, G. Oliver, B. Taylor, M. Seagle, and S. McCoy. Row 4: T. Baker, G. Shotts, S. Johnson, K. Lomax, M. Ingmire, D. Staley, and P. Bradley. Row 5: L. Shannon, K. Dowler, T. Rayfbrd, C. Hamblin, N. Ward, V. Lisith, D. Jenkins, and S. O ' Donnel. Row 6: S. Sifford, J. Magby, L Wellman, D. Heritage, A. Reeves, Y Bradley, S. Campbell, S. Falk, and L. Yours. Row 7: C. Palmer, P. Elam, A. Penman, D. Gillian, M. Marshall, L. Knowles, and L. Snow. Row 8: M. Collins, drum major M. Ferri, and T. Gulley. 2. Concert Band requires much practice. 3. Tom Walters serves as director of instrumental music. 4. Many of the band members are among Mifflin ' s scholars and most active students. 5. The new band uniforms reflect pride. 6. A Christmas concert is an annual event. Cheerleaders Work to Win Advised by Mary Blevins the Varsity and Reserve cheerleading squads sold Puncher fan buttons and pom-poms as money raisers. Their many other activities rang- ed from leading pep rallies to ser- ving dinner to the visitng St. Joseph football team. Drama Department Ably Entertains Happy Audiences 1. The drama class presents The Night the Toys Came to Life in the Christmas assembly. 2. Mike Light, Roger Stultz, Shelly Cahill, Dave Gilg, and David Ramsey were all active on the stage crew. 3. Drama Club: Row 1: M. Nichols, A. Hudson, and A. Tyson. Row 2: T. Baumgarder, D. Chandler, D. Thomas, D. Moss, J. Shaffer, M. Williams, C. Holloman, and E. Crump. Row 3: j. Holland, R. Stultz, M. Shepard, D. Gilg, R. Durrett, and M. Light. 4. Crystal dreams while the toys get a chance to live. 5. Fred St. John gives a make up demonstration on Julie Shaffer. 6. Late Great Me Play Cast: Row 1: Advisor Sally Kriska, D. Chandler, J. Foley, J. Click, V. Waugh, D. Moss, K. Bumgardner, and D. McKay. Row 2: I. Stewart, T. Stingle, B. Taylor, T. Jones, L. Gibson, T. Guelley, M. Nichols, and M. Mears. Row 3: B. Henderson, D. Mannon, W. Meyers, P. Guelley, T. Lathers, A. Jackson, and J. Martin. Department ' s Performances Many and Varied The drama department under the direction of Sally Kriska was very active. The photographs on this page are from their presentation Exit the Body, only one of the department ' s many ac- complishments. The Late Great Me was the other major production, but the drama depart- ment was involved in Grease Day, the Christmas assembly, and a play festival. The popular Mifflin Mime Troupe made several appearances. New this year was the lunchroom showcase — cuttings and scenes done in the auditorium during lunch periods. Selections were offered in the same way for Black History Week. MOVIN ' THROUGH . . . MOVIN ' ALONG - istot ' antc [sQ iii|t Z9P 1 S3 HIP J ' SSiC ' J open; PIZZA UNCH-DJHNER 1981 Drama Awards 1. Jodi Click: Most Versatile Senior 2. Valerie Waugh: Best Actress 3. Melanie Nichols: Best Supporting Actress 4. Kelly Richardson: P.T.A. Scholarship 5. David Gilg: Excellence in Technical Theatre 6. Joe McCreary: Best Actor 7. Keith Staten Best Supporting Actor Late Great Me cast Drama Department Says Goodbye Reluctantly to Many Fine Graduating Seniors Congratulations Clayton Freeman Paul Hill Jay Holland Terry Jackson Kerwince Jones 4 Bit ' Sandy Little Shelly Martin David Moss Melanie Nichols Terry Oliver Lori Pace Anthony Spencer Diane Stump Marty Sutton Valerie Waugh Innervision Graduates Joe Hill (614)885-2594 JEWELERS 2100 Morse Road Columbus, Ohio 43229 FHA-V.A. — CONVENTIONAL FINANCING m. c. Si Cc moni ompanu Mary C. Simons BROKER - NOTARY PUBLIC JACK ' S CONEES SUBS 471-5466 Cleveland at Cooke Rd. Giant Subs Foot-Long Coneys All Ice Cream Products Open Year Round Nails and Hairstyles THE OUTER EDGE 58 B Westervilie Rd. 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