Mifflin High School - Lasso Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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Left, Judy Ketner takes a break from her duties as one of Mr. Clem ' s student helpers in the science office. Left middle, Teddy Rhea looking for a fight? No, actually he is putting up his dukes in a dance at the school. Below middle, Mr. King can ' t keep his hands off of the student body. Kevin Wade and Stephanie Butler, along with Mr. King, are really playing London Bridges Falling Down. Below left, Teresa Atkins. Michele Goodwin, Christi Long, Alice Faucett, Tracy Austin, Sonia Leath, James Alberson, and Anthony Buoni ham it up for the camera. Below right, Dave Cline and Deborah Heritage get a little closer for a private conversation. STUDENT LIFE 11

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ALL-AMERICAN Very seldom does any athlete achieve the recognition of the Nation. To have six athletes recognized in one year, and to have all six come from the same high school is almost unheard of. Notice we said almost. In 1982, six Lady Puncher Track Team members were selected by the National Coaches ' Association of America and by the American Textile Association as Ail- Americans: Gigi Alberson, Kisca Ambler, Zena Johnson, Kathy Oliver, Kellie Simpson, and Karen Wilson. Gigi Alberson and Kellie Simpson no longer attend Mifflin. Both young ladies attend The Ohio State University, but as students at Mifflin, they set state meet records in the 400 meter relay and the 200 meter dash, respectively. Lady Puncher Track Coaches Bob King and Ken Jones have lost two high school all-Americans to the college ranks, but the coaches have four high school all- Americans returning to this year ' s team. These four are pictured above and to the right: Kathy Oliver, Karen Wilson, and Kisca Ambler; and Zena Johnson. Karen and Zena were members of the 400 meter relay team that set the new state record at 47.43. Along with Karen and Zena, Kathy and Kisca set a new state record in the 1600 meter relay at 3:53.0. For these new state records, all of the young ladies received the honor of being named high school All-American. All of the All-American girls will receive a jacket which proclaims their achievements. This jacket, however, may not be worn until after the young lady has graduated from high school. For Kisca and Kathy that ' s not too bad because both are Seniors. For Karen and Zena, the wait will be a little longer. Both are Juniors. In the meantime, the school and the young ladies have been awarded plaques which state their achievements. These plaques have been hung in the main office by the clock. Jackets and plaques are nice to have, but what exactly has to be done to be named a high school All-American? Not much. You just have to be one of the top ten in the Nation in a particular event. Let ' s examine that statistic for a moment. Consider the fact that there are approximately 12.8 million students in public schools, from grades 9 through 12, in the United States. There are another 1.4 million students enrolled in private schools. When these two numbers are added together, a grand total of 14.2 million students are enrolled in grades 9-12 in the Nation. Of that number, almost half are engaged in athletics. That means that 7 million students are trying to become high school All-Americans. The chances of one school having one All-American are slight. We at Mifflin have six. The chances of that happening are astronomical. Congratulations to the four returning All-American track team members: Kisca Ambler, Zena Johnson, Kathy Oliver, and Karen Wilson. 10 STUDENT LIFE

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Above, Karen M. Johnson, J. D. Carter, and Lamar Stevens discuss the day of the carnation sale. J.D. seems to be in awe of the fact that Karen has such a beautiful bouquet. Lamar isn ' t in awe of anything, except the camera. Right middle, Mr. King establishes great student-teacher relationships with Stephanie Butler. Below right, Dale Phillips holds up the wall near the commons area. Facing page, Kisca Ambler and Brian Carpenter enjoy each other ' s company at the Homecoming Dance. 12 STUDENT LIFE