Northwest High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Canal Fulton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1977 volume:

it Vl ULLi-tUU LrtV c A N A L 0 H 1 O F U L T O N IN DEDICATION TO MISS MARY E. FLETCHER . . Above all, however, it is through their lives that teachers give their greatest lessons. By living honestly, they teach honesty; by being human?, they preach humanity; by showing sympathy and understanding to the least in their care, they help to make these virtues a part of all those about them; and by living beautifully, they plant the ha- bit of beauty in young lives. In their patience and self-sacrifices, they say more than a thousand sermons are able to say. By example rather than by precept, they teach. Their language is not of dogma, but of deeds. It is with a deep sense of satisfaction and a keen appreciation of excellence in teaching that we proudly dedicate this yearbook to Miss Mary Fletcher. For her loyalty to Northwest High School, for her dedication to her many students who came in search of knowledge and understanding, for her faithful endurance, and for the steadfast integrity and honesty portrayed, we admiring- ly say thank you to someone who has inspired us to be better educators and more understanding human beings. We realize that knowledge may be gained from books, but we further realize that the true love of knowledge is transmitted only by the personal contact of the teacher. She communicates her own joy in learning, and shares with her students the best treasures of her mind. She lights the. many candles, which in later years will shine back to cheer her. No one has deserved better to be praised as a teacher. No one is more worthy of the title teacher than Miss Mary Fletcher. In Sincere Appreciation, Nick Corral Principal Northwest High School 2 CHIEFTAIN GUIDE TIONS TTWEST HIGH SCHOOL V V a i.i:('■ i:ni) i h growth ... 4- PHOMORE -75 RES THE STORY OF NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL BY MARY E. FLETCHER Northwest High School sits on a gentle hilltop in a semi-rural area very near the center of the Northwest Local School District. Its 43-acre campus overlooks the Tuscarawas River and vestiges of the historic Ohio-Erie Canal. Because the Northwest Local School District is the result of a consolidation of the former Canal Fulton Local and West Franklin (or Clinton) Local School Districts, the high school was constructed halfway between Canal Fulton and Clinton. In the late 1940 s, it had become apparent that neither of these two districts would have sufficient enrollments to meet standards being set by the State of Ohio to receive State aid and yet operate as separate systems. Each community considered various solutions. Canal Fulton discussed a consolidation with the rest of Lawrence Town- ship, for the Tuslaw School System was not yet in existence. It was suggested that Marshallville might be included since through extended bus routes, Canal Fulton had annexed territory several miles into Wayne County. The Clinton community considered merging with Manchester, or even with the Norton System. None of these plans proved satisfactory. Finally because of the close proximity of the two towns and the similar geographic backgrounds-- but only after long deliberation and many discouraging disagreements--the consolidation was authorized by the Stark County Board of Education in August of 1953. Thus, the entire district involving parts of three counties came under its jurisdiction, except for a small part of West Franklin Township which was transferred to Norton. The new consolidation became known as the Northwest Local School District merely because of its location in the northwest section of Stark County. In order to treat each community fairly, the new board of education (representing each community) measured the distance between the two towns and fortunately was able to purchase 43 acres of a farm at the halfway mark, 1 1 2 miles from each town. This site for the new high school was considered good because of its scenic beauty, its acreage for ex- pansion, the abundance of water from the new wells, and the trunk line of the East Ohio Gas Company nearby to assure ready fuel. In September of 1953, the high school students from Clinton were transported to Canal Fulton and all housed in the high school building there. This student body numbered approximately 260. The bond issue of $500,000 was passed the first time it was submitted to the voters. By September 1956, the new building was completed and ready for use. It was dedicated with fitting ceremony on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, November 4, 1956. As visitors streamed through the new building and over the campus, it seemed commodious with 15 class rooms, a large gym, cafeteria, shop area, science and home economics labs, a lighted football field in a natural amphitheater, various fields for other sports and practices, and ample parking area. At that time the student body numbered 305 and the faculty, 15. The Canal Fulton and Clinton Elementary Schools, along with SS. Philip G James, provided the oncoming students. However, this seeming wealth of space was short-lived. By 1960 there were 362 students. By 1965 the student body was approximately 400, reaching the original capacity of the building. To meet the needs of growing enrollment, a new Middle School was opened on the south hill of the campus for grades 6, 7, and 8, thus relieving the congestion in the Canal Fulton and Clinton Elementary Schools which had already under- gone several additions. The high school band room was remodeled into a library. A new bandroom complete with offices, a wing with four new classrooms, rest rooms, and storage facilities; and an office suite of three rooms were also added. These additions were all in use by 1966, and the space again seemed ample. By 1970, there were 447 students and 27 teachers. Since that time, the shop area has been enlarged, a science annex contructed, a bus garage with a storage area ad- jacent, a separate athletic hrilding, the W.S. Stinson Elementary building for grades 5 and 6, a mobile home remodeled for a radio station, and most recently a suite of rooms leased for the district administrative offices. The student body presently numbers 673 and the faculty 35, plus 2 counselors and 2 principals. Thus, the student body has gained 413 students above its original 260. This is the first-half of the story of Northwest High School. The closing pages of the CHIEFTAIN continue to relate the story of growth and improvement. 4 A LEGEND OF GROWTH 5 FROM THE PAST The Pete Zuni farm which is now the campus of Northwest High School. We think we have snow in '77. Look at 1950! 6 The drive where Mrs. Dorthy Zuni Hildreth stands once led to a hayfield, but now leads the way to the high school. TO THE PRESENT . . . . NOKTHWE Dave Appleman Michael Batdorf Mark Bechter Brenda Blile Jim feels as if he's carrying the world on his shoulders. Brian wonders, Will she be impressed? Daniel Bucher LarTy Brillhart Steve Carruthers 10 Brian Coffman Randy Dewalt Diane Dierringer Robert Dismukes Annette Cooper Mathew Crumbley William Cullen And now the envelope, please, says Charlie, ready to announce the results. Class officers are hard at work. Left to right: Amber Nitz, Secretary; Tammy Rehs, Treasurer; Matt Jacobs, President; Mary Lavery, Vice President. 11 James Dyer William Earnsberger James Eskew Mary Dodson 12 Karen Fites Roger Foster Theresa Fye Timothy Garlock - % Bruce Grizer James Gibson FRIENDLIEST SENIORS: Anna Rohr, Dan Raines, and Terri Sholley. How friendly can you get? 13 Kathy H iff ner David Hopple Bill Hupp Cathy Hosking PRETTIEST SMILES, Dean Perrine and Julie Visner, check out their other beauty secrets in their new book. Matthew Jacobs Mary has a new toy. 14 MOST GULLIBLE: John Petty and Jane Gergye (not pictured). They still believe in Santa Claus. Tami Johnson Gary Kendel Jeff Stoll. What a ham! Karen Kidaloski Marissa Ross likes the latest fashions. Dave Shelton and Kathy Hiffner are the MOST TALKATIVE SENIORS. She took the words right out of his mouth. 15 Jerry Hildreth, CLASS FLIRT, keeps a complete little black book. Robert Lewis 16 Debra May Waliah McGrath Roberta McKenna Denise Mihal Mark Musleve Annette Nesitz Robert Nesitz ! Linda and Annette can't decide whose shoes are better. Amber Nitz John Nokes 17 18 Phil Pratt Hey Bob, can you see anything?” says Wes. Daniel Raines MOST POPULAR SENIORS, Jessica Smith and Bruce Crizer, are kept busy by their demanding public. Charlie doesn't have anything up his sleeve; it's in his pocket. 19 Aren't they sweet? CUTEST COUPLE: Linda Gilcher and John Von Bonin. Anna Rohr Deborah Rohr Tammy Rehs Richard Richardson Marilyn Reinsch Ronald Robinson Physics class conducts an optic experiment. 20 WEST. John Vanscovich is one of the contestants in a pizza-eating contest. MOST TALENTED SENIORS, Steve Carruthers and Marissa Ross, show why they are so talented. They can sing and dance at the same time. Sandy Thomas and Terri Sholley fix up the cafeteria walls. Rhonda Rohr Timothy Rohr Bob Earnsburger and Linda Segers are BEST DRESSED SENIORS. 21 Marissa Ross John Scott Linda Segers David Shelton SENIORS MOST SCHOLASTIC, Karen Kidaloski and Bill Hupp, enjoy doing things that challenge the mind. Randy Dewalt has to have his own microscope. 22 Teresa Sholley Ron Sibila Carol Silket Mark Simpson Tammy Rehs and Rick Richardson, CL SS CLOWNS. If this doesn't make you laugh, nothing will. Wesley Snyder Steve Spracfling Our class isn't always like this. Lynn checks to see if it's alive. 23 SENIOR SNAPS MOST SPIRITED SENIORS Jim Dyer and Robbie McKenna--front and center—cheer on through victory and defeat. Theresa Fye, Karen Kidaloski, and Kathy Hiffner en- tertain their Eng. Lit. class dressed as witches from Macbeth. And these people? are our prospects for the future? 24 Robert Stephan Daniel Stocker Jeffrey Stoll Nesa Strong Timothy Sullivan Bryan Tackitt Roger Foster and Waliah McC.rath are the Seniors with the PRETTIEST HAIR. 2S WALKING SIDE BY SIDE; MANY MEMORIES Gail Tinkey Dale Traxler Brenda Blile and Dave Appleman are the BEST DANCERS, ■■ Julie Visner Fred Von Bonin Chris Tully John Vanscovich Marilyn Reinsch and Dave Howard each have the PRETTIEST EYES, all three of them. John Von Bonin Randy Wall 26 Mark Milleve and Ray Griffin try out a different approach to makeup in stagecraft class. Chris Tully uses Nair. Gene Wise Michael Woodford Vanessa Wright Michael Helfrich 27 28 ONE STEP FROM THE TOP IS THEIR POSITION. CLASS OF '78: THEIR WEALTH OF SPIRIT IS GREAT! BILL ADLEY GARY ANDERSON What arc the chefs up to now ? Huh? ' ARTHUR AYERS fr- ELIZABETH AYRES 32 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: President, Tami Wise; Vice Pre- sident, Ray Griffin; Secretary, Colleen Collins; Treasurer, Kim Kerstetter. Randy Martin concentrates. % '• 1 • - MARK BLOWERS STEVE BYARD 33 RACHEL FOX NANCY CARPENTER � TERRY CROWDER TERESA CLEW ELL DEBORAH DODSON JENNIE DONNENMIRTH RICHARD DONNENWIRTH LOOK FOR MISSING JUNIORS ON THE LAST TWO JUNIOR PACES. SHARON FRICKE twila gandee Janice Roden knows why people enroll in Creative Cooking. DAN GERRY CRAIG GESAMAN JOHN HAAS BETH HARDCROVE •V ' i JERRY HARRISON TOM HARTMAN DAVID HAYES 35 James Hosking Kim Kertstetter ✓ + t Bill Kennedy I . Bob Knickerbocker Mike Krall Brian Lahr Steve Schaeffer, Won't that bus ever come! 36 DAVID Me ROBIE CHERYL MEADOWS JEFF MIZAREK DALE MOORE JIM MURPHY LINCOLN NEELY STEVE McMANNES ■ i DAVID McQUAIDE 37 JULIE NEWMAN BRAD NICKEY LOUIS NICOLA RD Creative Cooking class. Doug Slabaugh enjoys the ride on Bus 14. SUE NOKES TAMMY PELLES WILLIAM PIATT CHRIS POINTER 38 BOB REHS CHERI ReCHENBACH fS J- ? JULIE REMARK JANICE RODEN LI RAY SCHEMBECHER ERIC SCHAEFFER MIKE SABO RENEE RIDGEWAY id RENE RICON Liz clears the dishes left from Chaucer Day from the courtyard. BRUCE ROHR ELLEN RUSSELL DEBBIE SARVER STEPHAN SAUM STEVE SCHAEFFER KENNY SC HAL MO SANDRA SCHILLING VINCENT SETTE 39 RICHARD SNYDER HOWARD SPRADUNC DAVID STEPHAN CAROLYN SNYDER Indian spirit is on the warpath 40 41 GARY TINKEY CHRIS WINTERS BOB WORKMAN JAYNE YU RICK TAMMY WISE DONNY YOUNG RUTH YOVICHIN NEVA BERRY GENE CIHON 42 ANITA JOHNSON RANDY NEWMAN 43 CLASS OF 79: GROWING BLTTER ALL THE TIME! STEVE BATDORF MICHELLE BEDARD I have a fist of iron. DAVE BEECHLEY MAX BENEDUM MIKE BENEY CHRIS BLASDEL 46 ■MS i mm «J CLASS OFFICERS: President, Mike Richardson; Vice Presi- dent, Jaime lilies; Treasurer, Nancy Cvitkovich; Secretary, Carla Stillwagon. LOOK FOR MISSING SOPHOMORES IN THE LAST TWO SOPHOMORE PAGES. The bigger the burger, the better the burger . . . LORI BLEICHRODT MIKE BLOOM MATT BOWEN DOUG BROSCH TAMMY BROWN I 4 47 t 1 DARCI BUETTELL KATHY BURGER BOB BUSH DON CONLEY STEVE CONNOLLY RETHA CONRAD CHUCK COOPER VIC KEY CLAAR JENNI COWLING NANCY CVITKOVICH JANE DALL TAMMY DENTON SALLY DONNENWIRTH JOHN DUNN You tricked me. AS MAURA FIN NA ' JOHN GIBLIN M DUANE GREG15 ,1 ANN GINDLESBERGER TAMARA GWYN � I LORI GINDLESBERGER ROXANN HARPER JOE FORSTHOFFER TOM FYE 4 DERRY HAYMOND 49 BETH HEIM SUSAN HERTZOC 'Testing, one, two,” says Marla. Did I put this together backwards? MICHELLE HOPPLE FIRE! ! 50 SOPHOMORE SPIRIT Not again!! yells Linda. Hey, we're better than the golf team. Let's play pool, says Roxann. MARK HOWARD v • 1 • 7 I y � JOHN HUME KEMPA HUNT MARK JACOBS DAVID JARRELL Simon says dance. 51 ROSEMARY LAMB BETTY KNICKERBOCKER i REBECCA KUHN WWM KAREN JOYCE CARL KOEHLER DON KENDEL Vince goes girl watching. S 2 Michelle, Angie, and Marla at Brunnerdale. TERRI MIHALKO TERRY MILLER RAYMOND MILLS JAMES MITZEL JOHN MOORE MARIE MOORE • mb � 1.9 • JAMES LUNSFORD CHRIS McGRATH DAVID MAUK tim mckinney TIM MAY 53 Biology students wait for class to begin. ROBERT PERONE Are these the sophomore class clowns ? VINCE PAREDES KAREN PERENKOVI S4 V-. 1 1 BILL RAFFERTY DANIELLE RIDGEWAY DANA RIES JACKIE SCHILLING COLEEN REV ALL NAN SCHLERNITZAUER • MIKE RICHARDSON SHARON SENSE This is more fun than frisbee. S5 Jim, Dana, and Dave after the Pep Rally. DANA SHAW RICHARD SHOCKEY TONI SHOLLEY $6 57 CHARLES WILLIAMS CINDY WOODARD CAROL ZIMBELLO MARK WINANS DONNA WISENER JEFF WISE JOHN ZINK 56 59 CLASS OF '80: KNOWLEDGE AND PEP ARE WEIGHTY! PAM ANDERSON ED ANDERSON Cynthia, hurry! The Frosh in study hall. KEITH ARMAN TONY ARTENO KEITH ASHCRAFT MARGARET AYRES TINA BARBER KATHY BARBER 1976 Variety Show cast, 62 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Treasurer, Marty Smilek; Secretary, Laura Wagner; Vice President, John Echols; and President, Lisa Nettle. LOOK FOR MISSING PEOPLE IN THE LAST TWO FROSH PAGES Pam and Marilea support the team with signs for spirit. At left, above, is Michele and to the right are the Laotian students, My and Awe. 63 MIKE BROWN RICHARD BUCHER DEAN CROSSLAND AMY DENTON MARK DITTMER 64 ED DODSON JOANN DONNENWIRTH BERNARD DREXLER KATHY DUNN JOHN ECHOLS GALE DOWNEY GAIL DORNHEIM TAMMY EDENS KATHY EISEMAN TONYA FARRIS MARILYN FILICKEY PAM FISCHNICH ROBERT FOUTTY 65 DONALD GREENWALT BRYAN GRIFFIN STEVE GWINN KELLI HARDGROVE DEBBIE GREGG RANDY GRUBBS Mr. Jones and the freshmen in social studies class. RICHARD HARDGROVE ROBERT HARDBARGER DAVID HARRIMAN Susan is serious. 66 ROBIN JOHNSON I MICHELLE KALLA I MIKE KENNEDY 67 RONALD KOSCO RONALD KNICKERBOCKER DEBBIE KUHN X i THOMAS KOONS CYNTHIA LANE The main hallway. Things look different. Don't they, Booty? K. % BOBBY LEE MAUREEN LERCH FRED LEY DAVID LOWE DAVID LUCAS MARY MARTIN RICH MAY ft RICHARD McQUAIDI 68 GREGG NETTLE USA NETTLE CONNIE MITCHELL RENEE NETTLE MARY NEWBERRY ANNA NICHOLAS Tonya reflects while drawing Indians. SANDY NIDA i DAN OYLER LORRAINE PAUCKA I KAREN PERRINE DAN RACHEL DAVID PETERMAN SUSAN RACHEL DEBBIE PENDERGRASS CYNTHIA PRATT f 69 Pep Club at work. KIM ROBINSON i STEVE ROCH GREG REESE ANNETTE RICCLARI 70 RANDY ROHR RANDY SALISBURY BOB SCHILLING MARTY SMILEK 71 I ■� w JULIA SMITH KATHY SMITH DOUG SMITH TRACY SPEAK MAN VICKI STEWART SHERRY STRAUSS ROBERT STULTS t vT' CYNTHIA TABRON VICKI SPRADLINC DEB TALL MAN PHN TAYLOR BARBARA VENABLES BUTCH WHITEHEAD LISA WISE RICHARD WORKMAN LORRI WRIGHT ft LONNIE WRIGHT MIKE HATFIELD Look out world, here we come! A 'ft X J He FRANK YURICK STEVE CRADDOCK AMY CRUMBLEY JOE ZINK RICHARD CUSTER PAM WRIGHT REBECCA ARTER SCOTT RYAN 73 74 Assemblies are good times to catch up on sleep for a These guys found the best seats in the house to watch the volleyball game, few. 75 INDIANS INITIATE CROSS-COUNTRY THE FIRST NORTHWEST INDIAN CROSS COUNTRY TEAM. ROW ONE, LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Smith, C. Ikins, D. Traxler, M. Crumbley, B. Coffman, J. Basham, and J. VonBonin; kneeling, Statistician T. Schalmo. ROW TWO: Coach Armstrong, R. Johnson, L. Brillhart, J. Weber, G. Wise, and T. Coffman. SENIORS. LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Ikins, L. Brillhart, G. Wise, D. Traxler, J. VonBonin, B. Coffman, and M. Crumbley. 78 Help! Brian Coffman and Coach Armstrong What ya cioin, Jeff? c c R o O u S N S T R Y T A K E S O F F 79 Coach Armstrong is stunned! INDIAN GOLFERS TRY AGAIN! THE 1976 GOLF TEAM: J. Taylor, M. Woodford, J. Stoll, Coach Wirick, R. Dewalt, J. Dyer, and B. Cullen. 7 Bill Cullen shows us the style that got him the 3 position. Jeff Taylor, the only underclassman, shows us what we have to look forward to next year. Mike Woodford came on strong the second half of the season to make his contribution and take Most Improved Player honors. 80 “A GOLF COURSE IS A SPACE NOT TO DWELL IN, BUT TO GET IT OVER WITH AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.” GIRAUDOUX The Jim Dyer method to better put- ting; it's all the club’s fault. Jeff Stoll, Northwest’s 2 golfer this year, shows us with this form why he wasn't 1. Randy Dewalt, Northwest's 1 golfer, shows us his secret to success--sneak up on the ball from behind. The sun is about to cause Bill Cullen to miss this putt. At least that's what Bill told us. Northwest's top two golfers for this season: Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller? 81 THE GIRLS VOLLEY TO VICTORY Colcen Revall's new tactics ... heel- toe-heel-toe. Brenda Blile and Tammy Rehs dance the rhumba. 1976 GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL TEAM. ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Blile, L. Venables, and B. Hardgrove. ROW 2: J. Nilles, C. Revall, T. Ward, L. Nettle, C. Hickman, and Coach Brown. ROW 3: B. Heim and S. Fricke. ROW 4: T. Rehs, B. Nemeth and J. Visner. ROW 5: J. Smith, S. Gindlesburger and K. Hardgrove. 82 NORTHWEST’S FIRST COMPLETE SEASON IN COMPETITIVE VOLLEYBALL Beth is brine ins the pizza; Jaime, the cake; Leann. the pop; Tammy the potato chips. . . Leann Venables is ready to receive the serve. Jessica Smith serves for a point. The volleyball team waits patiently for their opponents. Trophy winners were High Server, Leann Venables—93; High Setter, Leann Venables—25; 'High Spiker, Beth Hardgrove—24. 63 Statisticians keeps track of the score. THE 1976 FIGHTIN’ TRIBE THE 1976 FIGHTIN' TRIBE: ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: D. HardgTOve, T. Lamb, J. Ficcara, M. Simpson, S. Lockhart, H. Spradling, S. Spradling, J. Vanscovich, M. .Vtisleve, K. Schalmo, V. Sctte, J. Fox, D. Nettle. ROW 2: B. Getz, A. Ayres, M. Reis, J. Lunsford, R. Griffin, J. Harrison, T. Crowder, R. Shembechler, B. Caillet, L. Lane, D. Shelton, B. Adley, S. Remeneric, D. Fites. ROW 3: R. Richardson, R. Wall, T. Brochuis, S. Carruthers, J. Haas, M. Jacobs, M. Jacobs, T. Collmar, B. Fahmey, Coach Pardee, Coach Sher- hag, Coach Detwiller, Coach Jones, Coach Morrison. 1976 COACHES: Coach Sherhag, Coach Detwiller, Head Coach Morrison, Coach Jones, Coach Pardee. 84 OFFENSE: DEFENSE; hard work: hard muscle OFFENSIVE LINE: ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Jacobs, B. Fahrney, K. Schahno, M. Musleve, S. Spradling, J. Haas, R. Richard- son, and T. Collmar. ROW 2: B. Caillet, V. Sctte, J. Vanscovich, H. Spradling, D. Shelton, and M. Simpson. Good team morale builds victories. After a 3 game loosing streak, NW comes back and beats East Canton in a Home- coming victory, 28-0. DEFENSIVE LINE: ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Richardson, T. Crowder, M. Jacobs, K. Schalmo, S. Spradling, H. Spradling, J. Haas, M. Jacobs. ROW 2: B. Caillet, M. Ries, A. Ayres, D. Nettle, D. Shelton, L. Lane, and M. Musleve. T O D A Y S S u p p o R T T O M O R R O W S L E A D E R S Northwest coming on to the field. JUNIORS: ROW 1 LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Adiey, D. Nettle, B. Caillet, H. Spradling, A. Ayere, J. Har- rison, R. Shembecler, and T. Collmar. ROW 2: T. Crowder, S. Lockhart, R. Griffin, S. Remeneric, J. Hass, B. Fahmey, K. Schalmo, M. Ries, and V. Sette. 33, Vince Sette 86 SOPHMORES: LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Jacobs, J. Ficarra, B. Getz, T. Lamb, and J. Lunsford. FRESHMEN: 1976 SENATE LEAGUE CHAMPS SENATE LEAGUE CHAMPS: FRESHMAN FOOTBALL TEAM. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: T. Earnsberger, B. Lee, B. Getz, B. Wayne, D. Beckner, B. Hardbarg- er, D. Peterman, and M. Smilek. ROW 2: R. May, D. Schilling, R. Slivin- ski, B. Griffin, R. Glos, M. Dittmer, E. Dodson, R. Workman, K. Ashcraft. TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Hammer, B. Whitehead, D. Fricke, S. Mitchell, R. Grubbs, M. Hechmer, Coach Blake, and Coach Store. At Carrollton, Coach Storz looks on in hope of a victory. Rick May says, When can I play coach? But are you sure I won't get hurt? Keith drinks his milk at Faces of determination reflect the 5-1-1 cham- Carrollton. pionship season: at home against Sandy Valley. 87 SENIORS LED THE WAY TO VICTORY! 88 Rick Richardson Larry Lane THEY PLAYED WITH PRIDE! Steve Carruthers Tim Brochuis C'mon, let me go! Dave Shelton. Co-captains Mark Musleve and Steve Spradling make All-Senate League. Managers David Fites and Dicky Hardgrove. 89 I Indians Starting Five discuss game strategy. Mike Korom and Tom Coffman made the First Team in the All-Senate League, with John vonBonin earning a Second Team 90 position. Northwest's high scorer and high rebounder for the season was Mike Korom. VARSITY BASKETBALL: INDIAN SHARPSHOOTERS Basketball statisticians, KNEELING LEFT TO RIGHT: N. Hilliard, L. Gindlesberger, and L. Nettle. STANDING: T. Farris, S. Wise, and L. Venables. Not shown are the basketball scorekeepers, Jennie Donnenwirth and Cheri Reichenbach. 1976-1977 INDIANS BASKETBALL TEAM. KNEELING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Manager T. Semelsberger, J. Von Bonin, D. Trax- ler, N. Arman, B. Coffman, and J. Hildreth. STANDING: T. Randolph, M. Dorom, T. Coffman, M. Woodford, B. He- bert, and Coach Rochus. C’MON SOMEBODY, SINK THAT BALL! John Von Bonin tosses the ball for a quick score. Rebound is snatched by Mike Woodford. 6 6 8 5 0 Tom Coffman has the look of determination as he puts the ball up. northwest high school radio NWR FM WNWR Radio announcers Jon Finna and Gene Cihon covered all of the Northwest basketball games. m fl� 20 k John Von Bonin concentrates at the foul line. Dale Traxler he goes for a good form as 92 Brian Coffman passes the ball to set up for the shot. RESERVE AND FRESHMAN BASKETBALL RESERVE TEAM. KNEELING LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Fox, J. Ficarra, J. Whitten, A. Snyder, T. Speedy, B. Bush, D. Gregis. STANDING: D. Peterman, C. Koehler, J. Mitzel, J. Weber, J. Guy, M. Richardson, V. Paredes and Coach Armstrong. Jim prepares to pass. Tony guns one up from the corner. f Beeba shoots from the line. Indians hustle for a jump ball. Duane drives for two. FRESHMAN TEAM. KNEELING LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Wirick, M. Ham- mer. STANDING: B. Lee, B. Foutty, J. Echols, R. Slivinski, J. Dem- chock, S. Mitchell, R. Grubbs, M. Dittmer, R. Workman, R.Glos, T. Earnsberger, and R. Kosco. 93 G I R L S B A S K E T B A L L G R O w s 2 T E A M S VARSITY GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM. KNEELING, LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Gindlesberger, C. Revall, L. Venables, J. Nilles, J. Silket, and M. Stillwagon. STANDING: MGR. D. Sarver, P. Galehouse, M. Hopple, K. Hardgrove S. Swig art, B. Hardgrove, and Coach Sherhag. Indian Defense at work as another attempt for a bucket is Senior Player, Jean Silket. blocked. 94 RESERVES. KNEELING, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Ridgeway, K. VanVelson, B. Seifert, L. Venables, M. Martin, S. Kidaloski, and S. Gindlesberger. STANDING Sarver. mer.; M. HoDDle. P. Galehouse, J. Zellers, M. Kallai, R. Hebert, A. Denton, K. Hardgrove, and Coach Mierhag. Q u i c K L Y ! The Indians walk into the lockeroom for a half-time pep talk. Leann and Michele gaze at the scoreboard in a state of amazement. 95 N O R T H W E S T W R E S T L E R S NORTHWEST VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM 1976-77: ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Stoll, M. Crumbley, D. Ries, M. Simpson, D. Jones, S. Kroeger. ROW 2: J. Mokes, R. Griffin, D. Snyder, R. Foster, H. Spradling, K. Schalmo, M. Mi si eve % PIN THAT OPPONENT! Senior Matt Crumbley Senior J eff Stoll Howard does a hook-up. Dave does the scoot for two. Introduction of wrestlers at Northwest's 3-Way Meet with West Virginia and St. Edwards. Senior Mark Musleve Senior John Nokes 97 THE GRAPPLERS Indian Scorekeepers, LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Fricke, L. Szekely, D. Mihal, R. Stewart, and S. Schilling. L. Weygandt, C. Collins, B. Heim, D. Weygandt, andS. Donnenwirth. 98 NORTHWEST INVITATIONAL: QUEEN AND COURT Wrestling Queen: Katja Whitehead. Jim Gibson at 105 against Beaver Local. Attendant Kathy Snyder for 98 lb. wt. class. Attendant Jaime Nilles for 119 lb. wt. calss. Attendant Laura Szeck- ley for 138 lb. wt. class. Attendant Coleen Rev- all for 105 lb. wt. class. Attendant Nanette Schlemitzauer for 126 lb. wt. class. i A Attendant Marilyn Reinsch for 145 lb. wt. class. Attendant Jenny Cow- ling for 112 lb. wt. class. Attendant Tami Gan- dee for 132 lb. wt. class. Attendant Carrie Bol- yard for 155 lb. wt. class. CHEERLEADERS ENABLE SPIRIT TO EXPAND VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: M. Ross, A. Nesitz, S. Swigait, K. Whitehead, B. Blile, and T. Gandee. RESERVE CHEERLEADERS: CENTER, B. Holden BOTTOM, T. Schalmo, J. Remark, B. Haas TOP, J. Slabaugh, and L. Van scovich. At the homecoming game against East Canton: J. Slabaugh, T. Gandee, L. Van scovich, and T. Schalmo cheered us to victory. 102 SPIRIT HIGH AND RISING ROW ONE, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Slabaugh, R. Nettle, T. Gandee ROW TWO: T. Schalmo, S. Swigart, C. Mitchell, B. Blile, B. Holden, M. Filickey, M. Ross, J. Remark, T. Gandee, L. Van scovich, A. Nesitz, L. Greene, K. Whitehead, and B. Haas. FRESHMAN CHEERLEADERS: T. Gandee, C. Mitchell, L. Greene, R. Nettle and M. Filickey. ROW ONE, LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Nettle, J. Remark, S. Swigart, T. Schalmo, T. Gan- dee, and B. Haas. ROW TWO: M. Ross, L. Van scovich, A. Nesitz, K. Whitehead, and T. Gandee. ROW THREE: C. Mitchell, B. Blile, L. Greene, J. Slabaugh; at top: B. Holden. 103 NORTHWEST INDIAN MUSICIANS: Band Officers: Pres. B. Grizer; Sec. W. McGrath; Treas. L. Gilcher; not pictured V.P., M. Crumbley. Mr. Kurzen explains the music fundamentals. 104 “THE BEST BAND IN THE LAND!” 105 MAJORETTES MARCH TO THE MUSIC Laura and Fred in the popular, nostalgic Happy Days Routine of the Fifties. KNEELING, LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Surrena, L. Gilcher, and J. Cowling. STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Lavery, T. Rehs, L. Szekely, and L. Joyce. 106 Head Majorette: L. Gilcher p E P M E A N S S P I R I T PEP CLUB. ROW 1 LEFT TO RIGHT: Sharon Johnson, Susan Kidaloski, Amy Crumbley, Debbie Weygandt, Miss Workman, Laurie Ruthrauff (V. Pres), Marla Hilliard (Pres.), Renee Ridgeway (Treas.), Mrs. Brown, Kempa Hunt, Tammy Gandee, Renee Nettle. ROW 2: Marcy Ayres, Chris Gesaman, Sally Donnenwirth, Barb Reisch- man, Nannette Schlemitzauer, Pam Wright, Lisa W'ayne, Angie Rohr, Linda ftatt, Tonya Farris, Nancv Hilliard. ROW 3: Anne Gindlesburger, Helene Farnsworth, Kim Oyler, Lori Raines, Tammy Denton, Anita Johnson, Bon- nie Melton, Nancy Rymer, Kim Nicholas, Marilyn Filicky, Connie Mitchell, Tracy Dunn. ROW' 4: Tammy Schalmo, Cherrie Reichenbach, Sandy Schilling, Janet Slabaugh, Jenny Donnenwirth, Katja Wrhitehead, Cathy Corral, Bev Holden, Kelly Corns, Kelly Crano, Lisa Greene. ROW 5: Sara Swigart, Kim W'hitt, Dee Ridgeway, Colleen Collins, Julie Remark, Lisa Nettle, April Dolin, Cindy Lane, Cindy Hickman. P E P M E A N S G R O W T H 107 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Fletcher, Linda Gilcher, Charlie Ikins, Julie Visner, Tammy Rehs, and Miss Biesiada. ROW TWO: Ron Robinson, Mary Lavery, Jessica Smith, Gail Tinkey, Waliah McGrath, and Karen Kidaloski. ROW THREE: Randy DeWalt, Matt Jacobs, Steve Camithers, Wes Snyder, and Jeff Stoll. THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY VALUES SCHOLARSHIP, SERVICE, CHARACTER, and LEADERSHIP. By serving as guides for the Evaluation Team, Matt Jacobs, Karen Kida- loski, Chuck Ikins, and Jessica Smith displayed these qualities. Alumni Day Speakers. 108 Alumni Day Listeners. LIBRARY AND PROJECTION CLUB Steve Schaeffer and Debbie Dismukes are among the trained student library Miss Hershey, Northwest librarian, assistants who assist Miss Hershey and Mrs. Long. ITT TTm • ijjjwi wrr LIBRARY AND PROJECTION CLUB. ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Kennedy, T. Lowe, J. Roden, J. Roden, D. Dismukes. A. Denton, K. Eiseman, L. Pallicka, K. VanVelson, C. Williams, G. Stevens. ROW 2: R. DeWalt, B. Hupp ROW 3: J. Yurik, E. Russell, D. Cauder, F. Yurik, S. Batdorf, P. Simich. ROW 4: C. Snyder (Pres.), R. Fox (Vice-Pres.) J. Newman (Secretary). Ms. Long, Assistant to Miss Hershey. THE CHOIR: NORTHWEST'S VOCAL STRENGTH GROWS IN NUMBER, QUALITY, AND SPIRIT. GIRLS ENSEMBLE. SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Holden S. Swigart, N. Hilliard, K. Our Pianist: David Mauk. Gilcher, (STANDING) K. Whitt, L. Ruthrauff, A. Rohr, R. Ridgeway, M. Hilliard, T. Milh.ilko, A. Rohr, N. Cvitkovich, and L. ftatt, CHOIR: MUSIC IS THE STRENGTH OF THE SOUL Miss Bardine, Choral Director of Northwest. THE TRIBAL TONES. Gaining fame and acclaim are these vocalists: SEATED, MissBardine. STANDING, FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Nancy Cvitkovich, Sara Swigart, Marissa Ross, Marla Hilliard, Rachel Fox, and Anita Largent. ROW TWO: Ron Robinson, Pete Magazzeni, and Mike Richardson. ROW THREE: Steve Carruthers. ADDED VOICES; ADDED SPIRIT; ADDED SUCCESS 111 VARIETY SHOW: “WE ARE MUSIC!” mai Big Bird (Jim Dyer) talks with Jason Long during Bless the Beasts and the Children, a hit song of the November 19th show. Northwest majorettes portray the Seven Dwarfs in A Silly Song. This year's theme We Are Music was carried out when the Northwest Choir sang I Mr. Dave Gannon and Bruce Gizer once Write the Songs. again for a John Denver hit. Nancy Hilliard sings Killing Me Softly Snoopy (Dan Blake) and Mickey Mouse (Carolyn Snyder) also paid a visit during the evening. 112 c H A L L E N G E NORTHWEST NORTHWEST ACADEMIC TEAM with their Advisor, Mr. Martin, and the team's alternate, Dan Blake. WNWR: THE VOICE OF NORTHWEST, 90.9 RADIO CLUB. ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Mauk, G. Reese, and R. Knickerbocker. ROW 2: Mr. Sassaman, D. Gaugler, D. Lowe, P. Wright, K. Hiffher, J. Martin, G. Wise, J. Forstof- fer, G. Cihon, and Mr. Weigand. ROW 3: J. Finna, J. Basham, B. Grizer, and B. Knickerbocker. ROW 4: B. Knickerbocker, W. Snyder, and D. Slabaugh. ROW 5: R. Yovichin, B. Lahr, and T. Johnson. TOP: D. Stephan. Mr. Sassaman is WNWR Station Manager, and Mr. Weigand is WNWR Faculty Advisor. THREE YEARS OF BROADCASTING EXCELLENCE WNWR OFFICERS: B. Knickerbocker, news; B. Grizer, operations manager; D. Stephan, engineer; K. Hiffner, office; D. Slabaugh, programming, J. Finna, sports. 115 OFFICE AND GUIDANCE HELP; LAB ASSISTANTS OFFICE AND GUIDANCE HELP. ROW 1, SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Raines, M. Hume, J. Martin, T. Sholley, M. Ayers, and K. Oyler. ROW 2, STANDING: A. Nitz, R. Fox, D. Gauder, L. Weygandt, D. Wisener, S. Lowe, E. Russell, R. McKenna, C. Carpenter, C. Wisener, and N. Berry. LAB ASSISTANTS. 1’ G• Wise, M. Crumbley, D. Mihal, H. Gindlesberger, S. Remenaric, D. Raines, and B. Cullen. ROW 2, SITTING: K. Hiffner, B. Grizer, T. Johnson, D. Blake, B. Hebert, and R. Robinson. ROW 3, STANDING: M. Lavery, M. Woodford, T. Crumbley, B. Coffman, K. Kidaloski, and D. Penine. ROW 4, STANDING: S. Lockhart, M. Korom, J. Von Bonin, T. Coffman, S. Fricke, J. Grubbs, F. Von Bonin, R. Fox, L. Van sco- vich, and R. Wright. CHAUCER DAY: CHAUCER COMES AI.IVE Matt Jacobs portrays the Oxford Scholar After a hard day s journey, the pilgrims pause for medieval refreshments, as three other English classes observe from the hall windows. 117 SPANISH CLUB AND Y-TEENS SPANISH CLUB. ROW 1, LEFT TO RICHT: C. Mitchell, T. Gandee, S. Kidaloski, P. Galehouse, S. Strauss, C. Hopple, J. Smith, K. Nicholas, R. Knickerbocker, and B. Knickerbocker. ROW 2: H. Farnsworth, C. Corral, T. Gandee, S. Nokes, L. Vanscovich, J. Nilles, G. Tinkey, J. Smith, J. Visner, T. Sholley, S. Swig art, C. Gesaman, and Mrs. Dillon. ROVV 3: K. Kidaloski, C. McGrath, A. Tropea, C. Surrena, C. Revall, D. Mihal, J. Vanscovich, R. Sibla, V. Paredes, J. Petty, D. Dieringer, B. Knickerbocker, and B. Heim. Y-TEENS. ROV 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: K. Crano, C. Gesaman, C. Woodard, D. Weygandt, S. Donnenwirth, J. Newman J. Donnenwirth, L. Vanscovich, K. Gilcher, A. Cmmbley, S. Kidaloski, C. Messner, K. Eiseman, C. Hickman, R. Hebert, and T. Farris. ROW 2: fiss Fletcher, K. Whitt, M. Hilliard, N. Hilliard, A. Tropea, C. Corral, L. Gindlesburger, T. Mihalko, M. Roden, J. Smith, J. Grubbs, S. Fricke, A. Gindlesburger, L. Szekley, B. Hardgrove, S. Flath, C. Lane, K. Kidaloski, H. Gindlesburger, L. Pratt, A. Rohr, and B. Venables. AT CENTER: Pres., Lyn Dreurey. The second advisor, Miss Hershey, is not pictured. 118 STUDENT REP.’S BUILD LEADERSHIP! STUDENT COUNCIL, LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: B. Fouty, B. Heim, S. Nida, S. Kidaloski, and D. Peterman. SECOND ROW: C. Pratt, L. Vanscovich, L. Raines, L. Pratt, A. Rohr, L. Dreurey, T. Gandee, and J. Visner. THIRD ROW: Williams, J. Smith, D. Raines, B. Fahrney, S. Nokes, A. Nesitz, K. Gilcher, L. Gilcher, and J. Stoll. J. Smith, Pres.; D. Raines, V.P.jJ. Stoll, Treas.;L. Gilcher, Sec. Past events sponsored by the Student Council include the Homecoming. Future events will include a Movie Day planned for March. 119 Jessica Smith, 1976 HOMECOMING QUEEN. Mr. Williams presents Queen Jessica with roses at the pep assembly. SENIOR ATTENDANT, Kathy Hiffaer. JUNIOR ATTENDANT, Katja Whitehead. 120 1976—A HOMECOMING TO REMEMBER Jane Arnold, 1975 Homecoming Queen, concludes her reign by crowning Jessica. SOPHOMORE ATTENDANT, Jenny FRESHMAN ATTENDANT, Lisa Nettle. Cowling. 121 STUDENT COUNCIL PROVIDES MUSIC AND MERRIMENT THE HOMECOMING COURT AND THEIR ESCORTS: SEATED: Queen, Jessica Smith, Mark Senior. LEFT TO RIGHT: John Vanscovich, Lisa Nettle, Mark Simpson, Katja White- head, Kathy Hiffner, Dan Raines, Jenny Cowling, and Mark Jacobs. 123 LATIN IS ALIVE AND KICKING “LATINA EST VIVA ET CALCITRA” LATIN CLUB. ROW ONE, LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Nettle, S. Donnenwirth, D. Weygandt, J. Donnenwirth, M. Lavery, D. Raines, M. Mosley, M. Martin, W. Snyder, R. Newman, M. Finna, C. Ikins, and L. Wayne. ROW TWO: N. Hilliard, D. Stephan, J. Martin, D. Blake, D. Slabaugh, A. Snyder, L. Gindlesberger, K. Whitt, C. Reichen- bach, M. Hopple, L. Pratt, D. Peterman, N. Cvitkovich, A. Rohr. ROW THREE: D. Fricke, M. Dittmer, J. Weeks, C. Snyder, T. Crumbly, S. Fricke, R. Fox, J. Schilling, S. Wise. ROW FOUR: Miss Fletcher, M. Jacobs, M. Crumbly, B. Grizer, M. Benedum, D. Peterman, M. Hilliard, L. Wagner, M. Richardson, C. Pratt, K. Smith, C. Pointer, S. Remenaric, V. Paradez, C. Klien, L. Palicka, and B. Venables. Our boys on their way to a third-place win in the 440-yard javelin re- lay. The girls also captured a Srd-place ribbon in this event. Excitement mounts as Northwest comes in second in the girls division, and third in the boys at the Olympic Day held on the Brunnerdale Campus on October 3. Dave Fricke in the wrestling event attempts to overcome his opponent to give the Northwest Latin Club five wins. Dan Blake tries to win another ribbon for Northwest in the swimming events in which Northwest had three first-place ribbons. 124 FT A, BIBLE CLUB, AND TEEN BOARD FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA. ROW ONE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jennie Donnenwirth, Karen Kidaloski, and Rachel Fox. ROW TWO: Denise Mihal, Joni Martin, Renee Ridgeway, Julie Newman, and Terri Mihalko. ROW THREE: Jeff Stoll, Dan Raines, Sharon Fricke, Laura Szekely, Jamie Nilles, Carletta Surrena, and Renee Nettle. ROW FOUR: Sally Donnenwirth, Debbie Weygant, Dan Peterman, Jeanne Grubbs, Beth Hardgrove, Lyn Dreury, and Jackie Schilling. ADVISORS: Mrs. Van Bremen, Mr. Weigand; NOT PICTURED: Mrs. Keller, Mrs. Bragg. BIBLE CLUB. ROW ONE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Terri Mihalko, Robbie McKenna, Jackie Schilling, Annette Nesitz, Kathy Gilcher, Dan Blake, Gail Lott, and Joni Martin. ROW TWO: Ruth Yovichin, Jon Finna, Jim Mitzel, and Maura Finna. ROW THREE: Mr. Kurzen. TEEN BOARD. Dan Raines and Karen Kidaloski represent the Northwest Student Council at the county-wide Teen Board. The Teen Board selects two outstanding senior students each month from those nominated by the Board members. 125 SECRETARIAL I.O.E. SENIOR SECRETARIAL IOE: D. May, sitting. ROW ONE, LEFT TO RIGHT: T. Ward, A. Nesitz, T. Rehs, M. Ross, L. Weygandt, L. Segers, and A. Nitz. ROW TWO: B Blile, W. Me Grath, M. Reinsch, L. Gilcher, R. Tropea, M. Dodson, and Mrs. Corbin. JUNIOR SECRETARIAL IOE: D. Sarver, sitting ROW ONE, LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Joyce, P. Stephan, M. Stillwagon, B. Hardgrove, S. Swigart, C. Snyder, and L. Dreurey. ROW TWO: R. Rigon, M. Gordon, K. Burke, P. Eiseman, B. Ledbetter, and Miss Graham. CLERICAL 1.0.E. SENIOR CLERICAL I.O.E. ROW ONE, LEFT TO RIGHT: A. Cooper, V. Wright, M. Powell, K. Fites, M. Lance, and D. Tackitt. ROW TWO: R. Barber, D. Phillips, Mr. Held, V. Hendershot, R. McKenna, and J. Gergye. JUNIOR CLERICAL I.O.E. ROW ONE, LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Woolmaker, C. Meadows, T. Wise, J. Wright, D. Hoskings, J. Newman, and J. Yurick. ROW TWO: C. Winters, C. Holland, D. Tumbaugh, Mr. Wertz, P. Sense, S. Ramsey, H. Tallman, R. Durell, L. Smith, and P. Kinty. • 127 PRESERVERS OF TODAY FOR TOMORROW ANNUAL STAFF’S 50's DAY. ROW ONfc, Leri w mumi � . o. ivcmwuum, j. uojmcnwirm, iv.v_.rano, L Dreurcy A. Crumbley, C. Corral, S. Kidaloski, G. Dornheim, C. Mitchell, and L. Gindlesberger. SECOND ROW: M. Hopple’, L. Wayne, A. Rohr, L. Pratt, M. Lavery, Whitt, R. Fox, C. Snyder, K. Kidaloski, and Advisor Mrs. Fitch. THIRD ROW: M. Remark, M. Martin, J. Dyer, M. Jacobs, L. Wise, K. Smith, C. Pratt, A. Gindlesberger, J. Donnen- wirth and K. Whitehead. FOURTH ROW: W. McGrath, D. May, C. Stillwagon. and M. Ross. STANDING: D. Mihal, R. Dewalt, B. Cullen, L. Ayers, C. Hickman, and B. Harris. Winners of the 50’s dress contest were Denise Mihal, Lyn Dreurey, and Marissa Ross. Liz Ayers and Denise Mihal try new campaig . ideas to sell yearbooks. THE WRITING LAB. STANDING: Yearbook Advisor Mrs. Fitch, Edi tor-in-Chief Karen Kidaloski, Denise Mihal, and artist Liz Ayres. SEATED: Carla Stillwagon and Kim Whitt. The Writing Lab student were the heart of the CHIEFTAIN this year. 128 CHIEFTAIN STAFF Layout Editor Marissa Ross, Editor-In-Chief Karen Kidalosld, and Business Manager Amber Nitz. The Layout and Design Staff. Staff Photographers. FIRST ROW: C. Hickman. ROW TWO: B. Cullen, J. Dyer, and R. Dewalt. ROW THREE: D. Mauk, and J. Forstoffer. ROW FOUR: B. Harris. The Copy Staff. Matt looks over last year's supplement. 129 INTRAMURALS: THE ACTION WITHIN GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAMS. ROW 1: P. Hess, B. Reischman, L. Bleigrodt, R. Yovichin, J. Donne nwirth, D. Ridgway, S. Schilling, C. Collins, R. Ridgway, A. Rohr, L. Pratt, ROW 2: K Hunt, C. Hickman, J. Smith, B. Hardgrove, J. Visner, M. Ross, S. Hertzog, T. Sholley, C. Shondel, K. Pohlman, and J. Cowling. ROW 3: A. Cooper, M. Emmart, R. Lamb, T. Mihalko, C. Pointer, L. Hopkins, L. Venables, J. Slabaugh, K. Whitehead, L. Vanscovich, A. Johnson. BOYS FLAG FOOTBALL CHAMPS. KNEELING: J. Basham, J. Stoll, and B. Coffman. STANDING: J. VonBonin, M. Korom, M. Richardson, T. Coffman, and M. Woodford. GIRLS' INTRAMURAL CAPTAINS. A. Cooper, B. Reischman, L. Bleigrodt, D. Speedy, and T. Sholley. 130 MORE OF MAYFIELD’S MARAUDERS Boys Volleyball Teams. ROW 1: J. Lunsford, J. Fox, H. Spradling, J. Haas, L. Lane, V Sette, J. Vanscovich, B. Calliet, D. Blake, D. Mauk. ROW 2: T. Collmar, D. Nettle, B. Whitehead, B. Schilling, G. Nettle, P. Hardgrove, G. Reese, J. Echols, B. Harris R. Griffin, ROW 3s M. Richardson, V. Parades, B. Griffin, J. Weeks, R. McQuade, D. Fricke, D. Peterman, D. Beckner, B. Meyers, F. Ley, B. Kennedy, J. Roden. Girls Soccer. LEFT TO RIGHT: Karen Fites, Denise Tackitt, Annette Cooper, Rosemary Lamb, Mary Em mart, Robbie Mc- Kenna, Lori Bleichr dt. Barb Reischman, Pam Hess, Lisa Hop- kins. Kim Pohlman, Chris Shondel. Floor and Field Hockey. ROW 1: Chris Shondel, Kim Pohlman, Rosemary Lamb, Annette Cooper, Mary Emmart, Robbie McKenna. ROW 2s Barb Reishman, Lori Bleichrodt, Lisa Hopkins, Pam Hess, Karen Fites, Denise Tackitt. 131 Mr. Dunham increases the faculty lead. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL TEAM CHALLENGES THE FACULTY! The faculty bench cheers their team on to a rousing victory. Mr. Williams scores one for his team. 132 Mr. Rochus spikes right to Beth Hardgrove. SKI CLUB: SKILLED ON THE SLOPES THE SKI CLUB FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Cullen, S. Lockhart, E. Schaeffer, J. Basham, L. Brillhart, and J. Taylor. SECOND ROW: C. Corral, S. Schaeffer, B. Myers, S. Wurster, R. Hiltbrand, J. Forsthoffer, and B. Harris. THIRD ROW: T. Boyer, D. Weygandt, L. ftatt, A. Nesitz, M. Lavery, T. Ward, T. Sholley, N. Hilliard, andj. Smith. FOURTH ROW: R. Knickerbocker, D. Peterman, K. Gilcher, C. Jetton, A. Denton, L. Wagner, B. Heim, andC. Shondel. 134 FALL SPORTS BANQUET Mr. Armstrong presents Cross-Country Team member Matt Crumbley with his award. N 'Jt Mr. Sherhag presents Rick Richardson with an award. Mark Musleve, All-Senate League Player, receives Coach Detwiler hands out football-letter plaques, his football trophy from Coach Morrison. 135 GROWING STRONGER EVERYDAY EDUCATORS CONCERNED WITH THE BETTERMENT OF OUR FUTURE Mr. Dunham IF YOU HAVE THE FLAME OF KNOWLEDGE, LET OTHERS LIGHT THEIR CANDLES WITH IT. Miss Fletcher Miss Graham Mr. Healey Mr. Held Miss Hershey Mrs. Keller Mr. Kunen Mr. Luther Mr. Miller Mr. Morrison THEY PERCEIVE THE POTENTIAL IN YOUTH. Mr. Martin 4 Mr. Mayfield Mr. Macris Serving Northwest as a social studies teacher for 18 years. Mr. Martin, a conscientious and dedicated man, has been named Northwest's LOCAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR. Mr. Oster Mr. Randolph Mr. Rochus 140 Mr. Sassaman Mr. Triffun Mrs. Springer Mr. Weigand Mr. Sherhag Mrs. Van Bremen Mr. Williams Mr. Walther Miss Workman Mr. Wertz 141 ADMINISTRATION AND GUIDANCE: Mr. Nick Corral, ftincipal of Northwest High School Mr. John Hexamer, Assistant frincipal of Northwest High School Mrs. Dorothy Hildreth, High Mrs. Linda Zabadah, High School School Secretary Secretary 142 VIBRANT LEADERSHIP FACILITATES THE ENHANCEMENT OF SCHOOL LIFE Mr. Russell Bethel, Superintendent of the Northwest Schools Mb. Naomi Coffman, Secre- tary to the School Psychologist hits. Ethel Fricke, Secretary to the Board Clerk Miss Lynn Weygandt, Student Secretary 143 THE PROVIDERS OF A MEANS FOR KNOWLEDGE 145 146 INVOLVED WITH YOUTH. TEACHERS RECOGNIZE HUMAN IMPROVEMENT COMES FROM WITHIN. 147 NORTH CENTRAL ASSOC. EVALUATION: THE NORTH CENTRAL EVALUATION VISITATION TEAM. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Virginia Goodell, Mrs. Jean Stem, Mrs. Lilian Shissler, Mr. Ernest Vinci, Mr. Ken Goldand, Mr. Joe Devine, Nfr. Dick Orland, and Mrs. Delores Shidler. SECOND ROW: Mr. Olyn Boyle, Dr. Marvin Stephans, Mr. Donald Szostak, Mr. William Kurtz, Mrs. Joanne Schiffbauer, Mr. John Smith, Mr. Richard Homek, Vs. Carolyn Benz, Mr. Harold Montgomery, M . Richard Warren, Mr. Robert Hoerner, Mr. Gene Feucht, Dr. Ronald Platt, and Mr. John Izzi. NORTHWEST WELCOMES THE NORTH CENTRAL EVALUATION VISITATION TEAM. A kick-off dinner was held at the Lockehouse Restaurant. Seated at the head table were Dr. Drage, Superintendent of Stark County Schools; Mr. Bethel, Northwest District Superintendent; Mr. Williams, Chairman of the Steering Committee; Mr. Corral, Principal of Northwest High; Mr. Olyn Boyle, Chairman of the Visita- tion-Evaluation Team; Rev. Kuse who participated in the committee work necessary for evaluation, and Miss Fletcher, high school English teacher, who presented a talk re- garding the background and setting of our school district. 146 PROGRESS THROUGH SELF-STUDY AND APPRAISAL: MEMBERSHIP Student representatives discuss our school activities and curricula with the North Central Evaluation-Visitation members. Miss Hershey, school librarian, created and narrated a slide show of our school, its many functions, and its background to introduce the North Central visitors to our district. Mr. Williams, chairman of the Northwest Steering Committee, discusses the school's math program with a North Central visitor. The Steering Committee. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Straight, Miss Hershey, Mrs. Fitch, and h k. Williams, chairman. STANDING: Mr. Corral, Principal; fr. Martin, and Nfr. Walther. Jessica Smith and Matt Jacobs distribute informative packets, hand- books, etc. to the North Central Team. January 29, 1977, the worst blizzard in many, many years hit Canal Country. In the early hours of the morning, the tempera- ture had fallen from 29 degrees to zero, and with wind speeds of approximately 50 mph., a chill factor of--45 degrees was with us. Visibility was zero as people headed home from schools, factories, and businesses to try to beat the storm. All over the state, families who lived along the streets and high- ways took in stranded motorists as the drift- ing snow had closed many roads statewide. Drifts were reported as high as twelve feet. The long, cold winter also caused gas cur- tailments to many area schools, and some were forced to close for a week or two. We at Northwest were fortunate; our school was not nearly as burdened with energy problems as those around us. The cold, hard winter of '77 will also be long remembered for the warmth of widespread human kindness it kindled. 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LINDA CILCHER NICKNAME� Linnic Lou liKESt John, twirling, skiing DISLIKES� Shorthand, concert band FAVORITE CLASS� Drama and Stagecraft FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Destefano FAVORITE SAYINCs Annie, is there a birdie in the sky? , '1 'm Sure I ACTIVITIES� Band 1,2,3,4, Treas. 4j Student Council 3,4, Sec. 4; National Honor Society 3,4, Treas. 4; Majorette 3,4, Head 4| Track l,2t Ski Club 1,2,3; FHA 2,3j Annual Staff 2,3,4j I.O.E. Club 3,4; Guidance aide 2. AMBITION� Co to college; then get married. HEIDI GINDLESBERGER NICKNAME� Lemon liKESt Dale, band, sports DISLIKES� People who think they know everything and people who who like to hurt other people. FAVORITE CLASS� Science Classes FAVORITE TEACHER� Mr. Dunham FAVORITE SAYING� Don't do anything I wouldn't do! ACTIVITIES� Band 1,2,3,4; Y-Teens 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,4; FTA; Lab Assistant 3,4; Band Librarian 3,4. AMBITION� To be a licensed practical nurse and to get married to have children. BRUCE CR1ZER NICKNAME: Grease LIKES: Cars, beer, girls DISUKESt Getting up at 6� 30 AM to go to school, winter FAVORITE CLASS� Band, Advanced Biology FAVORITE TEACHER� Mr. Kurrcn FAVORITE SAYING� Not printable in a family book. ACTIVITIES� Band 1.2,3,4; Brass Choir 1,3 Band President 4; Radio 2,3,4; Program Director WNWR 2,3; Operations Manager WNWR 4; Class Vice President 1; Scarred Knee Club 1,2,3,4; Pride Committee; Variety Show 2,3,4; Lab Assistant 3,4; Intramural Soccer 3. AMBITICN� To become a paramedic and live in Hawaii. DONNA HARDY NINA HARPER NICKNAME� Shelly LiKESt Music, rollerskating, eating DISLIKES� School, government class FAVORITE CLASS� Home Ec. FAVORITE TEACHER� Mrs. Springer and Mr. Dial ACTIVITIES� FTA; FHA AMBITIQNs To become an Inhalation Therapist. MICHAEL HELFRICH NICKNAME: Mike LiKESt Church, home, friends DISLIKES: School, work FAVORITE CLASS; General Business, Retail Merch. FAVORITE TEACHER� Mr. Triffun FAVORITE SAYING� Shoot, man!, all right! AMBITIONs Be a Christian, go to college, get a good Job and travel. VICKIE HEN DER SHOT NICKNAME� Oacar Hendertmoke LIKES: Alan, my puppy, Pepsi DISLIKES: To be used, someone to scream at me. FAVORITE CLASS� Government, I.O.E. FAVORITE TEACHER� Mrs. Dillon, Mr. Held FAVORITE SAYING� Vanessa, how do you do this? ACTIVITIES� FTA, FHA, Choir 1,2; I.O.E. 3,4, I.O.E. Pres. AMBITION� To find a Job, and be a good wife. KATHLEEN HIFFNER NICKNAME� Kath LIKES Sleeping in, taking walla in the country, and shopping DISLIKES� Getting up early, waiting on people FAVORITE CLASS: Advanced Biology FAVORITE TEACHER� Mr. Walther FAVORITE SAYING� Way to be dumb ACmVITESt Band 1,2,3,4, Radio 4-Offlce Manager, Dele- gate to World Affairs 3; Intramurals 4; Clarinet Choir 4; Senior Attendant to Homecoming Queen; Chemistry Lab Assistant 3; Advanced Biology 4; Student Congressional Com- mittee 4; AMBITION� To go to college for nursing. JERRY HILDRETH LiKESt Sports, Work, girls DISLIKES: School, snow FAVORITE CLASS� Second period government FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Martin ACTIVITIES� Sports AMBITION Playing professional baseball. DAVID HOPPLE NICKNAME� ’Hop LIKES� Sleeping in DISLIKES� Waking up early, cold weather FAVORITE CLASS� Metal Shop FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Macris FAVORITE SAYING: That's the berries. ACTIVITIES� Wrestling 1,2 AMBITION� To go to the Navy for 20 years and retire. CATHY HOSKXNG NICKNAME� Trina LIKES: Ron, swimming, going to the movies DISLIKES� Government, working FAVORITE CLASS� Maniagc and Family Living FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Bragg FAVORITE SAYING� Shut your ugly lips! AMBITION� To graduate and become a housewife. DAVID HOWARD NICKNAME: •'Dave LIKES� Sports, working, girls DISLIKES: Homework, stuck-up girls FAVORITE CLASS� Second period Government FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Martin FAVORITE SAYING: Hey! ACTIVITIES� Football 3. AMBITION� To make good money, see the U.S.A., accom- plish all my goals. BILL HUPP NICKNAME� Huppdd LIKES� Chicks, money DISLIKES� School FAVORITE CLASS� Advanced Math FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Williams FAVORITE SAYINC� Dream on. ACTIVITIES� Wrestling 1; Student Act. Committee 4; Fresh- man Treas.; Freshman Play. AMBITION� To become a lawyer. CHARLES I KINS NICKNAME� Chuck LIKES: Outdoors, good food, girls DISLIKES� People with long hair, constant burnt-outs FAVORITE CLASS� Advanced Biology FAVORITE TEACHER� Mr. Walther FAVORITE SAYTNG: Hey Cmmbley, did you get your broth- er's I.D. yet? ACTIVITIES: Academic Challenge 4; Natl Honor Soc. 3,4, 3,4, Pres. 4; Baseball 1, Basketball 1,2; Cross country 4; Band 1,2,3,4; LatinClub 1,2,3,4; Alt. Rotary Exchange Student; Alt. to Boy's State; D.A.R. Good Citizen Award; Play 3; Talent Show AMBITION� To become so wealthy that Mr. Corral works for me. If not that, a fish and wildlife manager or forestranger MATT JACOBS NICKNAME� Jake LiKESt Sara, sports, work DISLIKES� Tomatoes, mushrooms FAVORITE CLASS� Advanced Math, Choir FAVORITE TEACHER� Miss Fletcher and Mr. Martin FAVORITE SAYING� That's true. ACTIVITIES� Football 1,2,3,4; Varsity 2,3,4; Track 1; Base- ball 2,3,4, Varsity 3,4; Varsity Wrertling 1,2,3; Choir 4; Play 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Class Pres. 1,4; Academic Chal- lenge Team 2,3,4; LatinClub 1,2,3; Boy's Sttrte; Natl. Honor Society 3,4. AMBITION� Go to college and become a local businessman. TAMI JOHNSON NICKNAME� 'T.J., Johnson! LIKES: Horses, good friends, booze DISLIKES� Eng. Lit, going to school FAVORITE CLASS: Advanced Biology FAVORITE TEACHER� Mr. Walther ACTIVITIES� Latin 1,2,3,4, Pres. 2; Student Council 3. Ra- dio 3,4; WNWR librarian 3; WNWR Office Asst. 4; Lab Asst. 3,4; Studeit Congressional Committee 4; Track 1,2. AMBITION� To become a veterinarian. CARY KENDa NICKNAME� Sacs LIKES: Women, bikes DISLIKES: Government FAVORITE CLASS� Wood shop FAVORITE TEACHER� Mr. Byder ACTIVITIES� Football AMBITI ON� Go to heavy equipment school and marry Vickie Markle. GARY KERR NICKNAME� Kerr LIKES: Sports, wood shop, Debbie Coffman DISLIKES� School, snobs FAVORITE CLASS: Wood shop FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Byder. Mrs. Dillon FAVORITE SAYINC: You know It! AMBITION: Become a billionare and be married. KAREN KIDALOSKI NICKNAME: Karen K. LIKES: Aerosmlth, early dismissal, pay day DISLIKES� Getting up at 6� 00 in the morning, government projects FAVORITE CLASS� Algebra II, biology FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Fitch, Mrs. Van Bremen ACTIVITIES� Yearbook 3,4, Editor-in-chief 4; F.T. A. 1,2, 3,4, Treas. 2; President 4; Teen Board 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Spanish Club 4; Y-Teen 2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 2,3; Scholarship Team 1,2; Jr. Achievement 2; Stu- dent Council 2,3; Track 2,3; Academic Challenge Team 4; Student Congressional Committee. AMBITION: To become an Aeronautical engineer and to buy a private plane. CHRIS K3NTY NICKNAME� Fritz , String bean LIKES� Pizza, people, music DISLIKES: People who consider themselves superior over others FAVORITE CLASS� Drama FAVORITE TEACHER� Mr. Welgand FAVORITE SAYING� 'Tell me what's happening. ACTIVITIES� Newspaper editor; Library Club; Variety shows. AMBITION� To be a millionaire and be successful. MARK KLINGER 1JKES: Science fiction, television, good movies DISLIKES: Burnouts. Mr. Martin's nr ejects FAVORITE CLASS� Advanced math FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Williams FAVORITE SAYING� Way to be stupid ACTIVITIES� Library Club 1; Lab assistant 3. AMBITION� Be successful and make lota of money. MIKE KOROM NICKNAME: Joe LIKES� Basketball, girls, Kiss DISLIKES: Basektball practice after a loss. FAVORITE CLASS� Physics FAVORITE TEACHER� Mrs. Van B re man FAVORITE SAYING: What's goin' down? ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Golf 1,2,3,4; Band 1; Car Parker 2.3; Intramural Flag Football 3,4; Lab Asst. 3,4; Talent Show 2; Cafeteria 1 Helper 3,4. AMBITION� Play basketball in college. Graduate from college and teach. SCOTT KROEGER NICKNAME� Scotty LIKES: Working out, sweating and anything else associated with wrestling. DISLIKES: Losing weight, losing a match FAVORITE CLASS: Woodshop FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Triffun FAVORITE SAYING: 'That's what you think! ACTIVITIES� Wrestling 1,2,3.4. AMBinON: To go to college and compete in wrestling com- petitively for four to eight more years. MARCARET LANCE NICKNAME: Peggy LIKES� Parties, guys, cars DISLIKES: School, guys that don't grow up FAVORITE CLASS: I.O.E. FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Dillon FAVORITE SAYING� 'Guess what! ACTIVITIES: Clerical lOE 3,4, Vice Pres. 3, Secretary 4. AMBITION� Travel, marry a rich guy. JIM LANE LIKES: Motorcycles, track, girls DISLIKES: Tests FAVORITE CLASS� Wood Aop FAVORITE SAYING: Far out! ACTIVITIES� Track AMBITION� To get a high paying Job and own a Corvette. LARRY LANE NICKNAME: Ringo LIKES: Laura, other girls FAVORITE CLASS: Government FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Triffun FAVORITE SAYINC: Huh! What did you say? ACTIVITIES: Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1.2.3.4. AMBITION� To further my education In a technical college. ANITA LARCENT NICKNAME: Sarge LIKES: Boys, Camaros, band DISLIKES: People who think they know everything. People who use people. FAVORITE CLASS: Band FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Kurzen FAVORITE SAYING: Poor baby. ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2,3,4, Librarian 3,4; Choir 4 . Librarian 4; Tribal Tones 3,4; Latin Club 1; Variety Show 4 . AMBITION� To get a Job and maybe get married. MARY LA VERY NICKNAME: Lav LIKES: Twirling, money, having lots of fun DISLIKES: People who think they are better than anyone else; concert band. FAVORITE CLASS: Biology FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Van Bremen FAVORITE SAYING: •’Hey!! ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2,3,4; Majorette 3,4; Nat'l. Honor Soc. 3,4; Track 1,2,3; LatinClub 1.2.3,4; Lab Asst. 4; Play 3; Annual Staff 3.4; Wrestlii Sut 2,3,4; Senior Class V. Pres. AMBITION: Attend college and have a good career. ROBERT LEWIS BILL LYTLE NICKNAME: Little LIKES� Camping, music, food DISLIKES: Getting up in the morning; Government class FAVORITE CLASS: Wood shop FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Van Bremen FAVORITE SAYING 'Get lost! AMBITION� To succeed In most things I attempt. PETE MAGAZZEN1 DEBRA MAY NICKNAME.- Derb UKES: Terry, music, new clothes DISLIKES: Government, big mouths FAVORITE CLASS: I.O.E. FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr Morrison FAVORITE SAYING: Definitely. ACTIVITIES: Choir 1,2; FTA 1,2; Bowling League 1,2; Wrest- ling Court 2; Annual Staff 3,4; Secretarial I.O.E. 3,4 AMBITION: To be a well paid secretary and get married. WAUAH MC CRATH NICKNAME: Wall 167 LIKES: Food, wrestling matches, football games DISLIKES: Dumb people and people who say one thing and then turn around and say the opposite. FAVORITE CLASS: I. O. E. FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Morrison FAVORITE SAYING: Lynn, quit turning red! ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2,3,4, Sec. 4; IOE Club 3,4, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Natl. Honor Soc. 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Track 4; FTA 4; Brass Choir 2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4, Sec. 2. AMBITION: Make lots and lots of money. ROBERTA MC KENNA NICKNAME: Rob UKES: School, church, boys DISLIKES: Hypocrites and prejudice FAVORITE CLASS: Senior Clerical I.O. E. FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Healey and Mr. Vinton FAVORITE SAYING: Really!!! ACTIVITIES: Choir 2; Band 1; Clerical IOE, 3,4, Treat.; Pep Club 1,2. AMBITION: To be a teacher in a foreign country. (Christian Missionary) and marry a missionary. DENISE MI HAL NICKNAME: Niecey LIKES: Lovin'John, football, long walks DISLIKES: Arguing, people who don't try. FAVORITE CLASS: American Lit. FAVORITE TEACHER: Mn. Fitch and -V% . Van Bremen FAVORITE SAYINC: Teenie weenie; goodie two shoe. ACTIVITIES: Track 1.2,3; Wrestling Stat. 2,3; Annual Staff 2,3; Lab Assistant 3; Band 1,2; Spanish Club 3; Intramurals2. AMBITI CM: To succeed In life and make everyone happy. JEFF MOORE MARK MUSLEVE NICKNAME: Mus- ii KES: Football, wrestling, baseball DISLIKES: Guys messing around with other guys' girls, school. FAVORITE CLASS: Lunch FAVORITE SAYING: Is that right. Hey, Babe! ACTIVITIES: Football 1,2,3,4; wrestling 1.2,3.4; Baseball 1,2,3,4. AMBITION: Go to college, get a good Job and get married. ANNETTE NESTZ NICKNAME: Annebelle UKES: Cheerleading, 4-H, sports DISUKES: Prejudice FAVORITE CLASS: Drama and Stagecraft FAVORITE TEACHER: Miss Noble FAVORITE SAYING: Lou, your face is turnip red! ACTIVITIES: Cheerleader 1,3,4, Co-captain; Track 1; Ski- ing 3; FHA 2,3, Secretary; Annual Staff 3; Student Council 4; I.O. E. 3,4, V. Pres.; Pep Club 3,4; Play 3. AMBITION: College, stewardess, farmer AMBER N1TZ UKES: Memories, meeting new people, eating DISUKES: Accounting, shorthand FAVORITE CLASS: Government FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Morrison FAVORITE SAYING: I'm sure! Oh fine! 0000! Hey! ACTIVITIES: Class Secretary 1,2,3,4; Library club 1,2,3, Sec. 2t Y-TeensClub 1,2,3, Devotion Chairman 2, Treas. 3; Guidance helper 2; Office helper 4; IOE Club 3,4, Pres. 3; Yearbook Finance Mgr. 4; Concession Stand Comm. 3; Prom Comm. 3; Newspaper staff 2; Summer yearbook work- shop 3; Choir 2 AMBITION: To become a successful social worker and to have a beautiful family. JOW NOKES UKES: Wrestling, gymnastics, track DISUKES: Being told what to do. FAVORITE SAYING: Hurts like a Mother Bear. ACTIVITIES: Wrestling; track; gym assistant. AMBITION: To be a pilot. RICK PAHLAU NICKNAME: Mohammed UKES: Hunting, outdoor sports DISUKES: School, work FAVORITE CLASS: Advanced Biology AMBITION: To make enough money to be able to do what 1 want to do when I want to do it. MICHAEL PERRINE NICKNAME: Dean UKES: Debbie, parties, concerts DISUKES: Lunch, Chevys FAVORITE CLASS: Wood shop FAVORITE SAYING: You'll get over IN- ACTIVITIES: Radio 1,2,3; Golf 4. AMBITION: Move to Colorado and get a job. JOHN PETTY NICKNAME: Big John UKES: Parties, girls, swimming DISUKES: Government, having no money FAVORITE CLASS: Sophomore E lUh FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Armstong FAVORITE SAYING: What's going on? ACTIVITIES: Newspaper staff 1; Lab assistant 3; AMBITION: Go to college and go into Psychology. DEBORAH PHILUPS NICKNAME: Debbie UKES: Guys, water skiing, C.B.'s DISUKES: Having school to early. FAVORITE CLASS: l.O.E. FAVORITE SAYING: Shut up. ACTIVITIES: Senior I .O.E.; Historian; F.T.A.; l.O.E. Club. AMBITI ON i To succeed and find a good paying Job. TOM PODNER STEVE PORTER UKES: Golf, photography, Margaret DISUKES: Burnouts, school FAVORITE CLASS: Band FAVORITE TEACHER: hfc. Kurren FAVORITE SAYING: It's Friday! AMBITION: Become a business major and then do nose surgery. MICHELLE POWELL NICKNAME: Mlkki UKES: Dan, goofin' around, bowling DISUKES: People who think that they're better than anyone. FAVORITE CLASS: l.O.E. FAVORITE SAYING: You're hoggin' ACTIVITIES: Track 1; Barri 1; Choir 1; l.O.E. 3,4. AMBITION: Be happy! PHI UP PRATT NICKNAME: Phil UKES: Girls, sports, concerts FAVORITE CLASS: 2nd period government FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Keller ACTIVITIES: Band 1, Wrestling 2, Little Abner 3. AMBITION: Go to college and get into forestry. DANIEL RAINES NICKNAME: Motor mouth UKES: Trina Hoiking: DISUKES: Physics FAVORITE CLASS: 9th grade Ei lish FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Van Bremen FAVORITE SAYING: I don't understand. ACTIVITIES: Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2,3,4, Pres. 3, V. Pres. 4; Bye Bye Birdie 1; Talent show 2; Football 1,2; Track 2; Teenboard 3,4; Masssillon Tecn- board 4; Lab Assistant 3,4 . AMBITION: To go to port college and become an accountant. TAMMY REHS NICKNAME: Tam L|KES: Twirling, money, dancing DISUKES: Being bored, concert band, government FAVORITE CLASS: Drama G Stagecraft FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Pumneo, Mr. Wertz ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2,3,4; Majorette 2,3,4; Musical 3; Ta- lent show 4; Class treasurer 3,4; Prom committee 3; Con- cession Stand 3; Student Council 2; National Honor Society 3,4, Secretary 4; Honors Banquet 1,2,3; F.H.A. 2,3, Sec. 2, Treas. 3; Secretary I.O. E. 3,4, Treas. 3,4; Wrestliiw Scorekeeper 2,3,4, Court 3; Volleyball 3,4; Basketball 3; Track 1,2. AMBITION: To live a long, beautiful, and happy life. MARILYN RE1NSCH NICKNAME. Mimi LIKES: Nature, fire places in winter, ocean DISUKES: Fat on meat, hypocritical people FAVORITE CLASS: General business, government FAVORITE SAYING: What did you say or Can I go? ACTIVITIES: l.O.E. AMBITION: To be a kindergarten teacher, dancer or model. RICHARD RICHARDSON NICKNAME: Rick UKES: Colleen, haseball FAVORITE; CLASS: 2nd per. government FAVORITE TEACHER: Mn. Van Bremen ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 3,4. AMBITION: To become a STAR ! MARK RIES UKES: Sports, watching television, sleeping DISUKES: School In general, Football and Track practice FAVORITE CLASS: Advanced math FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Williams FAVORITE SAYING: Work amazes me. I can sit and look at it for hours. ACTIVITIES: Football 3,4; Track 3. AMBITION: To get rich quick. YVETTE ROACH RONALD ROBINSON UKES: Television FAVORITE CLASS: American Ut. FAVORITE TEACHER: Mn. Van Bremen ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; JCL 1,2,3,4; Newspaper staff 2,3,4; Choir 1; Tribal Tones 3,4: Musical 1; Lab Assistant 3,4; Honor Escort 2; Engineer Day 3. AMBITION: To become a doctor. ANNA ROHR UKES: Meet people at N. H. S. and Big Bird. DISUKES: Biology, government FAVORITE CLASS: 9th grade Et«lish FAVORITE TEACHER: Mn . Van Bremen FAVORITE SAYING: Shut your ugly lips. ACTIVITIES: Bye Bye Birdie 1; Choir 1; G. Ensemble 1,2, 3, JCL 1,2,3,4. AMBITION: To graduate and get a Job. DEBBIE ROHR RHCNDA ROHR NICKNAME: Rhon UKES: Danny, getting out of school, traveling DISUKES: Government, winter FAVORITE CLASS: Advanced biology FAVORITE SAYING: Don't be so mean. AMBITION: To be a registered nurse. TIMOTHY ROHR NICKNAME: Burnout UKES: A steady girl, movies DISUKES: Rednecks FAVORITE CLASS: Sidles llvi FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Macris FAVORITE SAYING: Keep on partying! AMBITION: Get married and be wealthy. MARISSA ROSS NICKNAME: Boweasa, Miecie UKES: Singing, drama, poetry DISUKES: l.O.E., having to do something that won't help your future. FAVORITE CLASS: Drama Stagecraft FAVORITE TEACHER: Mn. Pumneo, Mr. Wertz, Mn. Van Bremen FAVORITE SAYINC: You stink, you are. ACTIVITIES: Cheerleadlng 1,2, 3,4; Co-capt. 2,4; School Plays 1,3,4; Drama Club 3; Tribal Tones 3,4; Yearbook Staff 2,3,4;!.O.E. 3,4; Teacher aid 4; Variety Show 4; Gym Assistant 4. AMBITION: To be successful actress or a successful wife and mother. JOHN SCOTT NICKNAME: Money bags UKES: Can, C.B. radios, girls DISUKES: Government FAVORITE CLASS: American Ut. with Mn. Van Bremen FAVORITE TEACHER: Mn. Van Bremen, Mr. Sherhag FAVORITE SAYING: That's life! ACTIVITIES: Projection Club 1; Baseball mgr. 1; Choir 1. AMBITION: To be successful at everything I try. UNDA SBCERS NICKNAME: Sig's UKES: Clothe:, money, meeting new people DISUKES: Accounting, being bored FAVORITE CLASS: Drama Stagecraft FAVORITE TEACHER: Mn. Pumneo, Mr. Wertz ACTIVITIES: Yearbook staff 1,3; Spanish Club 1,2. l.O.E. Club 3,4; Cheerleader 3; Pep Club 2,3; F.H.A. 2; Office He lp 2. AMBITION: Go to college; then out west. DAVE SHELTON NICKNAME: Beer partner UKES: Football, Track, girls DISUKES: Running, getting caught FAVORITE CLASS: 9th period FAVORITE TEACHER: Mn. Van Bremen FAVORITE SAYING: Let's go to Fuzzies. ACTIVITIES: Football; Track. AMBITION: Figure out Coleen Revall and be a millionaire. TERRI SHOLLEY NICKNAME: 'Torky UKES: Art, animals, music DISLIKES: English lit. class, cold weather FAVORITE CLASS: Art FAVORITE TEACHER: Mn. Singleton FAVORITE SAYING: You turkey or Mercie or Motor mouth ACTIVITIES: Ski Club; Girls Field Hockey; Guidance and Office Helper. AMHTICN: To go to college and have a good career. RONALD 9BILA NICKNAME: Sibby UKES: Oitdoors, water sports, girls DISUKES: Math, English Lit. FAVORITE CLASS: Creative writing Novel FAVORITE TEACHER: Mn. Van Bremen FAVORITE SAYING: Ah, come on now! ACTIVITIES: Projection Club 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 4 . AMBITION: To have a military career. JEAN 9LKET NICKNAME. Silk J skillet UKES: Basketball, Coke, parties DISUKES: Library, government, getting up at 6:30 a.m. FAVORITE CLASS: Mr. Triffun's classes FAVORITE TEACHER: Mn. Van Bremen FAVORITE SAYINC: All right! I or Hey! ACTIVITIES: Basketball 3,4; gym assistant. AMBITION: To get to CAUFORNIA! MARK SIMPSON NICKNAME: O.J. , Juice UKES: Music, playing pinball, any kind of bike riding DISUKES: The whole system ofN.H. S., government FAVORITE SAYING: Oh well, that's the name of that tune. ACTIVITIES: Football 1.2,3,4; Wrestli: 1,2,3; Lil Abner '. AMBITION: To be successful in life and a career in radio broadcasting. JESSCA SMITH NICKNAME: Jay UKES: Talking, shotzy, sun DISUKES: Snow, sub-zero weather FAVORITE CLASS: Saturday government classes FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Sherhag ACTIVITIES: Student Council 1,3,4, Pres. 4; Cheerleader 1,2; Homecoming Queen 4; Wrestling Court 2; F.T.A. 1, 168 2� F.H.A. 1; Spanish Club 4, National Honor Society 3,4. AMBITION: To get thro x-ray tech, school. VALERI F. SMITH H. WESLEY SNYDER JR. NICKNAME: Huby LIKES: Dodge vans, rock 'n roll, Uncle D. S. DISLIKES: Rednecks, politics FAVORITE CLASS: Advanced biology FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Van Bremen, Mr. Rochus FAVORITE SAYING: 'Get your mind out of the ? I! ACTIVITIES: WNWR Radio 3,4� School Play 1,3,4� National Honor Society 3,4� Smoke Signal Staff 3. AMBITION: To be successful in the broadcasting in stry. and get rich quick. STEVEN SPRADLING NICKNAME: Steve LIKES: Beth Ann, food, sports DISLIKES: Government reports, Monday mornings FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Jones FAVORITE SAYINC: Hey, Lane. ACTIVITIES: Football, 1,2,3,4� Track 1,3,4� Wrestling 1� AMBITION: To be rich and happy. CHERYL STARCHER NICKNAME: Cheri UKES: Bob, A.J. ofC. DISLIKES: This school FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Sherhag FAVORITE SAYING: OK, Jim. AMBITION: To get a Job and marry Bob. BOB STEPHAN NICKNAME: Bullet Bob , Foxy Bob UKES: Sports, girls, concerts FAVORITE CLASS: 2nd period Government FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Dunham FAVORITE SAYING: Who cares? ACTIVITIES: Basketball� Football� Lab Assistant� Mock Elec- tion� Intramural Sports. AMBITION: To go to college and to go Into Zoology. JOHN STEVENS JR. UKES: Wood working FAVORITE CLASS: Wood shoo FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Dillon AMBITION: U.S. Navy career. DANIEL STOCKER NICKNAME: Smoot UKES: Sports, companionship DISUKES: Hypocrites FAVORITE CLASS: Metal shop FAVORITE SAYING: Oh, yea! ACTIVITIES: Baseball AMBITION: Glorify God. JEFF STOLL NICKNAME: Jeff UKES: Sports, Tammy, eating DISUKES: Liver, Tammy in a bad mood FAVORITE CLASS: 2nd period government FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Keller FAVORITE SAYING: What? ACTIVITIES: WiestUag� Baseball� Golf� Student Council, V.P. 3, Treas. 4� Spanish Chib� National Honor Society 3,4; Flag Football� Bowling. AMBITION: To get rich. TIM SULLIVAN NICKNAME: Tim UKES: Hunting, motorcycles, food DISUKES: School, school lunches FAVORITE CLASS: 2nd � eriod government FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Rochus ACTIVITIES: Intramural Basketball AMBITION: Go to trade school� Then get rich. ARBIT TACKITT NICKNAME: Bryan UKES: Fun weekends DISUKES: Dull weekends FAVORITE CLASS: Government FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Dillon FAVORITE SAYING: If you can't be good, be bad with some- one you like. ACTIVITIES: Student Congressional Council Rep. 4. AMBITION: To go into politics. DENISE TACKITT NICKNAME: 'Tlcky Tac UKES: Guys, Fridays, orange luice DISUKES: Having to ride the tus home. FAVORITE CLASS: 2nd period I.O.E. FAVORITE SAYINC: Peggy, help me with this. ACTIVITIES: Clerical I.O.E. 3,4. AMBITION: To get a Job, make money, and travel. SANDY THOMAS UKES: Art, cooking, traveling FAVORITE CLASS: Art FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Singleton FAVORITE SAYINC: Oh. you're kidding! ACTIVITIES: Y-Teenc 2,3. AMBITION: To move to California and get away from snow. GAIL TINKEY DALE TRAXLER NICKNAME: Tracs UKES: Kathy, basketball, baseball DISUKES: Basketball practice, F.i«llsh Lit. FAVORITE CLASS: 2nd period Government FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Armstrong FAVORITE SAYING: Who cares? ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1,2,3,4� Basketball 2,3,4� Croas Coun- try 4. AMBITION: Do well in college; become a lawyer. RENEE TROPEA CHRIS TULLY NICKNAME: Hoss UKES: Music, auto and aviation mechanics, Aerosmith DISUKES: Government, liver FAVORITE CLASS: 2nd period Government FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Armstrong FAVORITE SAYINC: Be quiet, Sis. ACTIVITIES: Intramural Basketball� Plays. AMBITION: Pass Government and Join the Air Farce. JOHN VANSCOVICH NICKNAME: Sco , Scovich , Tonto , Sco baby UKES: Denise, good hard rock and roll, food DISUKES: Seeing people cry, pessimists FAVORITE CLASS: 3rd period Government FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Van Bremen FAVORITE SAYING: Same old story, same old song and dance my friend. ACTIVITIES: Football 1,2,3,4, Track 2� Baseball 2,3� Spa- nish Club 4� Radio 3� Intramurals 3,4 . AMBITION: To be successful in either sports or working. JUUE VISNER UKES: Food, food, and more food, my dog DISUKES: Bei: fat FAVORTIE CLASS: Physics FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. S crhag ACTIVITIES: Student Council 1� Cheerleading 1,2� F.H.A. 1,3� F.T.A. Jr. V.P. 3� National Honor Society 3.4. V.P. 4� Girls State; School play; Spanish Club 4. AMBITION: To be head x-ray technician someday. tant 4� Yearbook Staff 3� Morning Announce menu 3,4. AMBITION: To become a network news commentator and un- cover another Watergate scandal. CECIUA WISENER NICKNAME: Xeci UKES: Swimming, football, winter days DISUKES: Dishonest people FAVORITE CLASS: Home Ec, Art FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Singleton ACTIVITIES: Office help 3,4. AMBITION: To stay out of the unemployment line . MIKE WOODFORD NICKNAME: Puddy Woody UKES: Basketball, baseball, golf DISUKES: E lish lit. FAVORITE CLASS: Government with Mr. Martin FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Van Bremen FAVORITE SAYING: Why not? Nothing else to do. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,3,4� Coif 4; Iigramural Flag Football 3,4� Talent ftow 2� Lab Assis- tant 4. AMBITION: To become a neurosurgeon or sanitary engineer. VANESSA WRIGHT NICKNAME: V.W. UKES: Mike, Pepsi, horses DISUKES: Cats FAVORITE CLASS: Government, I.O.E. FAVORITE SAYINC: I don't know. ACTIVITIES: Office helper 3,4; I.O.E. 3,4. AMBITION: Be rich! III FRED VONBONIN NICKNAME: Head UKES: Girls, food, going home from school DISUKES: Government, English lit. FAVORITE CLASS: Advanced math FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Dial ACTIVITIES: Baseball 2,3,4: Lab Assistant 3,4. AMBITICN: To get a Job and go to college. JOHN VCNBONIN NICKNAME: Wrerchhead , Vonbo UKES: Linda Lou, Baseball, Basketball DISUKES: Basketball practice, English lit. FAVORITE CLASS: Government FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Van Bremen FAVORITE SAYING: I know ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1,2,3,4, Basketball 2,3,4� Cross Coun- try 4� Car Parker 3,4� Intramural Flag Football 3,4� Lab Assistant 4. RANDY WALL NICKNAME: Bones UKES: Robin, lunch, gym class DISUKES: Government class, tests FAVORITE CLASS: Business Law FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Otter FAVORITE SAYING: Just forget it. ACTIVITIES: Football, Track� Band. AMBITICN: To get welding Job. TERI WARD NICKNAME: 'T UKES: Music, concerts, money DISUKES: Prejudiced people, hypocrites FAVORITE CLASS: I.O.E. FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Corbin FAVORITE SAYING: Hey, what's happening? ACTIVITIES: Ski Club 2,3.4, Student Council 1� Volleyball. AMBITION: To become a secretary. LYNN WEYCANDT NICKNAME: Red UKES: Rod Boak FAVORITE C LASS: Senior I. O. E. FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Corbin ACTIVITIES: Ski Club 1,2,4� LatinChib 1,2,4� Band 1.2,3,4, Wrestling Scorekeeper 2,3,4� I.O.E. Club 3,4. AMBITION: To become a secretary, get married and live a happy successful life. GREGORY WHITE UNDA WILUAMS UKES: Hunting, camping, W'est Virginia DISUKES: School FAVORITE CLASS: Consumer math FAVORITE TEACHER: Mr. Miller ACTIVITIES: Volleyball AMBITION: Move to West Virginia and be happy. GENE WISE NICKNAME: ’Geno UKES: Snowy days, Italian food, flying in helicopters DISUKES: Girls that giggle, hot days FAVORITE CLASS: English lit. FAVORITE TEACHER: Mrs. Van Bremen FAVORITE SAYING: Some days you get the bear, some days the bear gets you. ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2� Student Congressional Committee 4� Crocs Country, Baseball 3� Radio Station 1,2,3,4� Lab Assis- FARNSWORTH CARPET, VINYL, FURNITURE 12055 Locust St. Canal Fulton 871 Edison St. Hartville Phone: 837-4180 nviMMi w t”n� A-n JJASON’S America’s Greatest Country Department Store 2055 Locust Street (Portage) Canal Fulton Phone: 854-4145 Open: Daily 9 A.M. To 9 P.M. Sunday 12 Noon To 6 P.M. 169 AND GROWTH CONTINUES..... Northwest has grown in numerous ways. The first challenge after consolidation was to mold the two districts into one— to have two faculties and two student bodies become one in aim and spirit. New school banners and cheers, united efforts with teams, the band, clubs, and friendships aided in achieving unity and growth. As the school grew, the curriculum was expanded by adding Spanish, advanced math, sciences, vocational courses in business education, and home economics. Mini courses in English and social studies were developed to give students more selections, as were metal work in shop and general courses for the average student. Special education courses were added for the exceptional student. The vocal music and art departments are presently growing. Extra-curricular activities have been expanded as well. In sports, to football and basketball have been added baseball, wrestling, golf, and cross country; and for girls, basketball, volley ball, and track. Sports records have been good with one trip to the regionals in basketball, Senate League championships in basketball, football, and wrestling within the last four years, and track records have also been good. Northwest's wrestling team sent representatives to State in 1974 and 1975. The girls' basketball team was runner-up in the district championship in their first year of play. The band has placed superior in every state contest less one and has oecome known nationwide through clinics and appearances at National Band Conventions. Several departments have clubs to further the interests of the student. The Library Club handles all audio-visual equipment. Some representation of the Latin Club has attended every State Convention since 1962 and 12 National Con- ventions. Our Latin students have won honors in state and national competitions. The school has had several citations in the National Merit contest, one semi-finalist, and one finalist. Many students have won scholarships to college—both academic and athletic. A chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in 1959 and a traditional annual recogni- tion banquet was initiated for outstanding scholars. A special pride is the radio station, WNWR, which first began broadcasting for Old Canal Days in 1975 and is the second largest educational station in the state of Ohio. WNWR is totally operated by students with a station manager who volunteers his services and a faculty advisor. In Northwest's first year, Mr. William Knight was superintendent of Canal Fulton activities, the high school, and Canal Fulton grade school; and Mr. William Stinson of Clinton activities. Since then, Northwest has been under the leadership of four executive heads: Mr. LarryPelly, 1954-1958; Mr. Elwood Wheaton, 1958-1963; Mr. Richard Mace, 1963-1967; and Mr. Russell Bethel, 1967-present. The seven principals are as follows: Mr. Robert Ketter, 1953-1958; Mr. W.S. Stinson, 1958-1968; Mr. Edward Hawley, 1968-1969; Mr. Ronald Watson, 1969-1970; Mr. Alfred Glass, 1970-1972; Mr. Gene Feucht, 1972-1975; and Mr. Nick Corral, 1975-present. Many Northwest Alumni have done well. A rough estimate would be that from 23 graduation classes, about 200 have graduated from college, approximately 75 have trained as teachers, and 30 as nurses. Five students have their Ph.D's. There are three medical doctors, one optometrist, one dentist, and a few students in medical training. There are four college-trained air pilots in the armed services, one lawyer, and several engineers. Both the Canal Fulton and Clinton communities have always shown a real interest in education. As early as 1829, a stone school house was built in Clinton. Canal Fulton organized its first high school building in 1855. The imposing three- story Victorian building in Canal Fulton was dedicated in 1887 by William McKinley. Each town has seemed to consider its school the center of community activity. Both communities have done a great deal to support and develop Northwest High School. Individuals and sports-minded groups have contributed many hours to the stadium and athletic building; in fact, in constructing the athletic building, no tax funds were used whatsoever. The Tribe has been most generous to Northwest athletes, both boys and girls. Their earned monies have provided such things as free jackets, meals, trips to Cleveland games, and many other incentives. Band parents have equally supported the music program. Community and civic- minded groups have sent delegates to various conferences and conventions, such as the Cincinnati Foreign Affairs Confer- ence and Boys' and Girls' State. The Rotary has sponsored the Paul Swigart Memorial Scholarship Fund for a number of years. Local organizations have provided flags, first aid equipment, landscaping, and many hours of volunteer services which have enriched the school in various ways. The community, though having no large taxable industry, has always had a comfortable living, first with good farm land, then the Canal and the grain business, later coal and oil, and more recently employment in nearby towns and small businesses developing locally. This community has been growing by much new building, as one can see by enrollment figures. There are 12 new allotments presently being developed in the area, and Stark County has been designated as one of the fastest growing areas in the State of Ohio. The future for Northwest High School looks good. To the historical background of the Old Canal and to the heritage of a real concern fcr education, new residents are bringing enthusiasm and stimulation for a better Northwest High School. MARY E. FLETCHER IMPROVEMENT AND STRENGTH BRING GROWTH, BUT GROWTH BRINGS DEPARTURE. 172 OKLAHOMA!! Oklahoma! was presented on April 29 and 30, 1977, by the Vocal Music and Drama Depart- ments. This year's cast of 60 directed by Miss Bardine and Mr. Weigand worked eight weeks preparing for opening night. Aunt Eller, Marissa Ross tries to auction off Laurey's, Renee Ridgeway's, lunch hamper to anyone. Persistent Jud Fry looks on. A beautiful part of Oklahoma! was the dream ballet with Marilyn Reinsch and Mike Richardson. It's a scandal; it's an outrage how a gal gets a husband today. says All Hakim, Wes Snyder. Chorus members sing Oklahoma! After their wedding Laurey, Renee Ridgway, and Curly, Mike Richardson, Join the rest of the cast singing about the brand new state of Oklahoma. Smiles from the girls as Laurey takes a whiff of an exotic potion. Will Parker, Matt Jacobs, gives Ado Annie, Sara Swicart. an Oklahoma Hello. � S � INDIANS’ BASEBALL HITS HARD! VARSITY BASEBALL. ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: Randy Grubbs, Joe Weber, Dan Peterman, Ray Schlembecker, Dana Ries, Mark Dittmer, John Echols, and Terry Eamsberger. ROW' 2: Dick Hardgrove, mgr., Mark Musleve, Dan Stocker, Jerry Hildreth, Rick Richardson, Matt Jacobs, Dale Traxler, Richard Workman, and Coach Miller. RESERVE BASEBALL. KNEELING: Jack Hilbert, Greg Reese, Bob Lee. STANDING: Chuck Cooper, Dean Crossland, Rick Slivinski, Coach Triffun, Ed Dodson, Tony Speedy, and Terry Schilling. s s E C N O I R O E R S MATT JACOBS MARK MUSLEVE JERRY HILDRETH RICK RICHARDSON DAN STOCKER DALE TRAXLER SCHOLARSHIP TEAM STANDING: Bob Hebert, Mark Dittmer, Richard Workman, John Echols, Charles Klein, Sue Nokes, John Finna, Caroline Snyder, Art Snyder, Tammy Schalms, and Debbie Sarver. SEATED: Tammy Gandee, Laura Wagner, Karen Van Velson, Connie Mitchell, Pam Galehouse, Chris Hopple, Lisa Wayne, Rachel Fox, and Sue Wise. GIRLS' TRACK TEAM. ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Slabaugh, L. Venables, D. Derringer, K. Whitehead, C. Pointer, J. Nilles, J. Donnemvirth, L. Bleichrodt. ROW 2: C. Gesaman, S. Swigart, M.B. Martin, J. Boak, B. Venables, C. Pratt, R. Yovichin, C. Zimbello, A. Crumbley. ROW 3: Coach Brown, L. Van- scovich, R. Nettle, C. Bower, M. Hopple, T. Schalmo, G. Lott, B. Knickerbocker, J. Donnemvirth, L. Pratt, M. Remark, M. Roden, and Manager A. Dolin. Senior Diane Derringer puts all her ef- Michele Hopple reaches for the hurdle with a de- fort into throwing the discus in hopes termined look, of a first place. Leann Venables has perfect concentration when throwing the shot put for a record dis- tance of 32' 10 . BOYS' TRACK. ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Wall, J. Nokes, J. Lane, D. Shelton, S. Spradling, L. Lane, B. Coffman, and L. Brillhart. ROW 2: T. Coffman, V. Sette, T. Randolph, K. Schalmo, B. Rafferty, J. Murphy, K. Zickefoose, V. Paredes, and H. Spradling. ROW 3: B. Griffin, B. Whitehead, M. Jacobs, K. Ashcraft, B. Workman, B. Get2, J. Roden, Coach Oster, and Coach Dettwiler; S. Fen- stemaker is not pictured. T R A C K 7 7 880 yd. Relay: J. Lane, L. Lane, D. Skelton, R. Wall, S. Fenstemaker Hurdler Dave Shelton Now, what could these four be up to? JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM Terry S hoi ley and her date; Kenney Schalmo and Whitehead. Katja Gail Tinkey and Dave Nettle. Dave Gasber and Yvette Roach. WHERE ARE YOU GOING, 1977 N.W. GRADS? r i Co-Valedictorians: Matt Jacobs, Karen Kidaloski Mrs. Suderow greets the graduates. A memorable day! Wes Snyder, class speaker, salutatori an. Rev. Helfrich shakes Bruce Grizer s hand as Mr. Corral surveys the Class of 77. SPRING EVENTS SPIRAL ART CLUB. ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Grubbs, T. Sholley, and S. Fricke. ROW 2: S. Thomas, J. Dali, C. Wisener, and C. Collins. ROW 3: Mrs. Singleton, K. Pettitt, M. Bedard, D. Wolf, C. Lane, L. Ayres, J. Pettitt, and B. Tackitt. LATIN CLUB AND SWEETHEART DANCE Jason (Mike Richardson) and the Argonauts, (Latin I slaves) are on their quest for the The Dragon (Vince Paredes) guard golden fleece. the golden fleece. M. Dittmer, D. Weygandt, and S. Donnenwirth--Latin II masters and their slave. OhioJ.C.L. Convention winners and the school scrapbook. King and Queen of th Sweetheart Dance, John VonBonin and Linda Gilcher. Latin I slaves perform the Pistol Packin' Mama theme. The Court of the 1977 Sweetheart Dance: M. Ross, M. Cruml ley, A. Nesiti, B. Coffman, R. Foster, L. Wagner, J. Von- Bonin, L. Gilcher, W. McGrath, M. Korom, K. Hiffner, J. Nokes, M. Woodford, and D. May.