Ossian High School - Oracle Yearbook (Ossian, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1963 volume:

U- OSSIAN HIGH SCHOOL OSSIAN, INDIANA EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS BUSINESS iANAGER art editor Advisor T donaghy J. SNARR J. HUNTER J. McBRIDE RSniTH C FULLNART We are now taking the final step that brings us face to face with many new problems and also into contact with new people and per- sonalities. To be able to make this step you must have learned your school lessons well. Not only math, English, and history, but what you are taught through sports, clubs and organizations, your home and church, and everyday personal experiences. It is in these places, particularly school, that your character and personality is developed. These attributes are called the quality of a person. It is the quality of person you become that marks your place in society and the world. Yes, Ossian teaches you not only the basics but the essentials. Truly an Accent on Quality Y 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHOOL LIFE 4 ACADEMIC M SENIORS AND FACULTY 26 UNDERCLASS 42 ACTIVITIES 58 SPORTS 74 ADS 88 The senior boys holding down a corner of study hall. The representatives from Indiana State Employment Senice timing John, Jane, and Mickey on the Peg Board. The Senior girls did a very nice job decorating the cafeteria for the Spring Enchantment Dance. (Supply your own caption!) These are two of our more intelligent Senior boys, as you can tell by the looks on their faces. I believe Mrs. Cox is about to use her favorite expression. SENIOR PLAY CAST— STANDING: Judy Kleinknight, Mrs. Mead, Sally Woodward, Mary Mechling, Junior Franke, Gay Walker. Lynn Dettmer, Mickey Hower, Coleen Roughia, Ken Eisberg, Barbara Ginter, Janice Kaake, Rachel Spieth, Connie Hils- niier. SEATED: Jane Hunter. Joyce McBride. Mike Johnson, Darrell Drayer, Skip Melton, Joyce James, Beverly Sowards. TAKE YOUR MEDICINE SENIORS PROVE TO BE FINE ACTORS I ' ll bet they won ' t tell what they ' re laughing about. JUNIORS IP WORK HHn ' HARD H HT f f , wKsss jjui FOR I H SENIOR IB s TRIP hHi i TANDING: A. Adams. D. Beck. k. Deam, J. Beck, T. Kaufman, V. Gallmeyer. t(ITf IT ' S GREAT TO BE CRAZY JUNIORS ENJOY FIRST PLAY Co-Sponsored by DR. M. E. WILSON and DR. R. W. MINER Bluffton, Indiana Bluffton, Indiana One crook to another: I don ' t like it, Louie, I just don ' t like it! - -1 UK  i.:i. Although many probably could not understand these science experiments, it was still enjoyed by everyone. This traveling high school choir gave us not only but comedy. OUR GYM BUSTLES WITH ACTIVITY The activities that took place in our gym during the past year have been thoroughly enjoyed by the student body — grades and high school. School activ- ities such as intramural basketball, to such outside activities as music and singing to informative talks about science, the atom, etc., have all added to our ever-widening interests and knowledge. The championship games of intramural basketball were hard fought and hard won. The Latin beat and many Negro spirituals were introduced to the student body by these two fine musicians and singers. OUR ANNUAL FESTIVITIES The King and Queen and candidates for the Spring Enchantment Dance were GIRLS — top to bottow: Queen Karen Kreigh, Mickey Hower, Sally Woodward. Gay Lynn Walker. BOYS — top to bottom: King Skip Melton. Junior Franke. Terry Donaghy, Mike Andes. The cafeteria provides an excellent place to dance. The record hops were enjoyed by everyone. AFTER GAME DANCING ENJOYED BY EVERYONE Looks like more boys should learn to dance BB MBM ' W n iF ' i (■ 77 f ossiaI high Ichool - lassIbs? washington. d. c. may 19%3 OUR SENIORS IN WASHINGTON ff- 12 YEAR SENIORS— 1. to r. FIRST ROW: C. Hilsmier, B Fenton, K. Pulfer, B. Sowards S. Woodward, J. Kleinknight. K Kreigh. SECOND ROW: J. Mc Bride, M. Hower, C. Milholland J. Hunter, L. Simerman, S. Sinner man. THIRD ROW: D. Caley, B Currv, D. Hilsmier. M. Andes, D Draver, G. Reed. FOURTH ROW B. Smith, R. Rodda, D. Dailey, M, Johnson, J. Isnogle, T. Donaghy, B. Williams. SENIOR SWEATER WINNERS— 1. to r., GIRLS— J. Kaake, J. Hunter, M. Hower, C. Roughia, M. Mechling. BOYS — D. Drayer, L. Simerman, L. Dettmer, J. Kaehr. ■ r MTfn m -mfHm  M wic7,i3.ARCT The ping-pong tournament is going full tilt. Many different activities can be seen during Christmas time. SURPRISE Times like this, before a big game, often help to relieve tension. 13 iiiMiniMiiiwfiTflffiiitiiiiiitfi rip «- , This intricate display of glassware shows only a few of the facilities of our fine science department. 15 D ENGLISH PROVES . . BOTH WORK . AND FUN. Co-Sponsored by SPRINGER HATCHERY AND COMPANY Ossian, Indiana and GLOBE HATCHERY Ossian, Indiana No, Mrs. Cox, it ' s not Thursday, we ' re just cold. ' 16 From the grades through into high school, a basic requirement is English. We have many forms of English at Ossian, ranging from Latin, journalism, speech, and basic fundamental Eng- lish. Because of the importance of correct writing and speech in our present world, English should be thoroughly studied by all college or job bound students. Most any day you peek into English Comp. class, you wil scene between Judy and Sally. It looks like someone is comfortable Co-Sponsored by MAHNENSMITH TRUCKING SERVICE Ossian, Indiana and JIM MAHNENSMITH INS. Ossian, Indiana The English Lit. class studied many varied and interesting subjects during the semester. 17 Knowledge of radioactivity is important today. OSSIAN SCIENCE DEPARTMENT IS Science is, no doubt, one of the most important subjects that can be taken in high school. It begins by teaching the fundamentals in General Science, working on into Biology and finally into the complex chemistry and physics. College bound students should take this complete selection. Our lab is the finest in the county and among the best in the entire state. Such benefits promote the students ' interest in science and will also help later on in college lab work. Although there is an excellent selection of lab equipment, more is being bought all the time so that we may keep up with the changing times. Miss Amsler ' s freshman bi- ology class studies about the many forms of animal and plant life in the world. 18 fipimtfimUfCflVV V ' -; -( ' ' r-Jlf T,T i li ' Tnp VTT7 U ' The chemistry class has studied very hard for the year ' s final test. FINEST IN COUNTY The basic fundamentals of science are taught in general science. MATH Mr. Windmiller is looking over his PL Geometry class. LEADS THE WAY TO FUTURE SCIENTIFIC TRAINING We have very fine math facilities at Ossian. Our program at Ossian varies from book- keeping and business arithmetic up to college algebra. Top notch teachers show us how to use the latest facilities to speed up computations. The program starts in the grades with fundamental arithmetic. Algebra is offered during the Freshman year; PI. Geometry during the Sophomore year; advanced algebra during the junior year; Trig for the first semester and college algebra for the second semester of the senior year. Courses offered on the side are general arith., bookkeeping, bus. law and arith. The business arithmetic class listens at- tentively to Mr. FuUhart. Co-Sponsored by LEONA ' S BEAUTY SHOP Ossian, Indiana and YAGER BARBER SHOP Ossian, Indiana I SOCIAL STUDIES INCREASES WORLD UNDERSTANDING The study of social science, be it history or modern problems, has no equal in teaching understanding and appreciation. By seeing the mistakes of the past, future ones may be avoided. Studying our true American heritage is a rich and rewarding experience. Government taught us the whys and wherefores of our constitution and laws. BUSINESS AREAS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FUTURE CAREERS The shorthand class often uses the typing room to do their assignments. I don ' t think it will help. Leslie. This is one place speed counts, not kills. 23 HOME EC. TRAINS FUTURE HOMEMAKERS AG. PROGRAM TEACHES MODERN FARMING METHODS The Ag cUss learned many new aspects of farming during the year, 24 Mr. HiUe demonstrates his cadmium plating equipment which won 1st place at the National Con- vention. Surrounding him are the boys who accompanied him to the Convention. Several awards were presented by the shop department this year. The top Drafting Award went to Robert Smith. The most deserving shop student trophy was received by Steve Simerman. Steve also won 6th in the National Welding Contest. Three other seniors also won trophies for outstanding 4 years participation in shop; they were: Glen Carney, Lew Simerman, and Ken Eisburg. B. Glass, E. Dettmer, and S. Simerman arrange their furniture for the annual shop display. K. Eisburg, R. Miller, M. Johnson, and T. Simpson display their ' prize winning shop projects. Co-Sponsored by HUNTER ' S SUPPLY Ossian, Indiana and RIPPLE ' S APPLIANCE STORE Ossian, Indiana l.i ip liowsijssaniiiarie i awiaBicpiWHai Mr. Andes presents Jerry Kaehr with his diploma, the symbol of 12 years of education. 27 NORTHERN WELLS COMMUNITY SCHOOL ' S ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL BOARD OF THE NORTHERN WELLS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: Mr, Clyde Barnes Mr Wil ham Borror, Mr. Walter Speheger, Mr. Darrell Gilbert, and Mr. Rex Shutt. MR. J. M. BENSON, Superintendent. 28 MRS. ESPICH, Secretary. m OSSIAN ' S SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Mr. Andes and Mr. FuUlurt, reviewing the permanent records. Mrs. Johnson has a full-time job taking care of the office. Co-Sponsored by DOCTOR W. E. HARDIN Ossian, Indiana and DOCTOR E. S. SHADDY Ossian, Indiana Mr. Walmsley, the counselor of the Northern Wells Community Schools, helps mold the future of many students. Mr. Andes, the head of a well-organized school. MRS. ESTHER SHADDAY First Grade 13 Years at Ossian 22 Years Teaching Experience MRS. ELIZABETH HICKMAN First Grade 7 Years at Ossian 19 Years Teaching Experience MRS. BEVERLY KLINE Second Grade 1 Year at Ossian 1 Year Teaching Experience MISS DELORES RAYLE Second Grade 2 Years at Ossian 2 Years Teaching Experience MRS. MARTHA JOHNSON Third Grade 2 Years at Ossian 2 Years Teaching Experience MRS. RUTH HOOVER Third Grade 18 Years at Ossian 25 Years Teaching Experience MRS. AUDREY KENNEDY Fourth Grade 3 Years at Ossian 26 Years Teaching Experience MRS. HELEN GINGERICK Fourth Grade 7 Years at Ossian 26 Years Teaching Experience MRS. ELIZABETH MARTIN Fifth Grade 1 1 Years at Ossian 16 Years Teaching Experience MRS. RUTH EBEY Fifth Grade 2 Years at Ossian 8 Years Teaching Experience 31 MISS ANN NEWHARD Sixth Grade 5 Years at Ossian 5 Years Teaching Experience MR, PRESTON JOHNSON Sixth Grade 2 Years at Ossian 1 1 Years Teaching Experience MR. JOHN TRUSDLE Student Teacher Sixth Grade Fort Wayne Bible College MRS. BEVERLY HUNTER Student Teacher Fourth Grade St. Francis College J MISS DOROTHY WEST Music and Art 17 Years at Ossian 26 Years Teaching Experience MRS. CHARLENE AMSTUTZ Home Economics 1 Year at Ossian 3 Years Teaching Experience MRS. ALMEDA COX Librarian, English 2 Years at Ossian 1 1 Years Teaching Experience ' ' r- ' Wt iklktfe MR. ARTHUR WINDMILLER Coach, Mathematics 4 Years at Ossian 12 Years Teaching Experience MR. DONALD EVERHART Assistant Coach Driver Education J Years at Ossian 4 Years Te.iching Experience MR. DALE HILLE Industrial Arts 4 Years at Ossian 5 Years Teaching Experience MRS. JANICE REIFSNIDER Art, P.E. 1 Year at Ossian 1 Year Teaching Experience 32 MRS. LORRAINE MEAD Remedial Reading, P.E., English 9 Years at Ossian 11 Years Teaching Experience MR. ROBERT CALEY Agriculture, Jr. High 2 Years at Ossian 3 Years Teaching Experience MISS CAROLYN HOFFMAN English, Social Studies 1 Year at Ossian 1 Year Teaching Experience MR. OSCAR GEISEL Junior High 20 Years at Ossian 27 Years Teaching Experience MRS. OPAL YEAGER English, Latin 1 Year at Ossian 20 Years Teaching Experience MR. CHARLES FULLHART Ass ' t Principal Adv. Mathematics 10 Years at Ossian 1 2 Years Teaching Experience MRS. HELEN DONAGHY Business Ed. 18 Years at Ossian 18 Years Teaching Experience iriii MR. HERBERT TRIPP Physics, Chemistry Mathematics 2 Years at Ossian 4 Years Teaching Experience MISS NOLA AMSLER Biology, Junior High 4 Years at Ossian 4 Years Teaching Experience MR. KEITH MORPHEW MR. JAMES KLINE Band Director Social Studies 3 Years at Ossian 3 Years at Ossian 5 Years Teaching Experience 5 Years Teaching Experience 33 I Knowledge Comes — Belt Wisdom Lingers Red and Wh te Rose 34 v o ,x o 9 ERW ' IN FRANKE Erwin 1-ranke received the honor of Valedictorian of the Senior class. He was elected to attend Boy ' s State; he won the American Legion Achieve- ment Award. A very great honor for him was the re- ceiving of a 4-year scholarship to Valparaiso University. MICKEY HOWER Micl ey Hower received the DAR award and was elected to attend Girl ' s State. MIKE ANDES Mike Andes won the local speech contest and American Legion speech contest. SALLY WOODWARD Sally Woodward won the girl ' s American Legion Achievement Award. MERRILL MELTON Merrill Melton received the Bear Facts Goodfellowship Award. RACHEL SPEITH Rachel Speith won the girl ' s Rotary Speech contest. Co-Spofisored by DR. A. NEUENSCHWANDER and WILLIAM RODDA SON Ossian JANE HUNTER Jane Hunter received the honor of Salutatorian of the Senior class. She also received a Nursing Schol- arship. 35 I k MIKE ANDES— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Bear Facts Staff 4; Varsity Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basket- ball 3. 4; National Honor Society 4. DONNA BUUCK— SSS 2, 3 President 4; Robed Choir 1, 2. 3, 4. MIKE BYNUM— Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Bear Facts Staff 4; Band 1, 2. 3: Varsity Basketball 4; Varsity Track 1, 4. DUANE CALEY— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. 4; Class Play 3; Bear Facts Staff GLENN CARNEY— 4-H 1. Sponsored by R.S.M STUDIOS Bluffton. Indiana BILL CURRY— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. 4; 4-H 1: Class Plav 3; Bear Facts Staff 4. DAVID DAILEY— Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Varsity Track 3. GALEN DETTMER— Hi-Y I. 2, 3, 4; FFA 1; Varsity Baseball 3. LYNN DETTMER— Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Class Play 3, 4; Oracle Staff 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Base- ball 3, 4. TERRY DONAGHY— Class Of- ficer, President 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2. 3, 4; FFA 1; Oracle Staff 3. 4; National Honor Society 4. 36 kitk DARRELL DRAYER— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Robed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Council 2, 3, 4. CAROL EIBLING— SSS 1, 2, 3. 4; Class Play 3; Bear Facts Staff KENNY EISBERG— Hi-Y 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4: Robed Choir 2, 3, 4. iik BARBARA FENTON— SSS 1. 2. 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2. 3, 4; Robed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Oracle Staff 4. JUNIOR FRANKE— Class Of- ficer, President 2; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, President 4; Student Council 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Bear Facts Staff 4. Sponsored by BECKS GREENHOUSE Yoder, Indiana DENNIS GERBERS EDITH GILBERT— SSS 2, 3, 4. BARBARA GINTER— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4. CONNIE HILSMIER— SSS 1, 2. 3, 4; FHA 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Oracle Staff 4; Robed Choir 1. 2, 3; 4. DONN HILSMIER— Hi-Y 1, 2. 3, 4; Oracle Staff 4; Bear Facts Staff 4. 37 COLLEEN HITZEMAN— SSS 2. 3, 4. MICKEY HOWER— SSS 1. 2. 3. 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; Oracle Staff 4; Robed Choir I, 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. JANE HUNTER— SSS 1, 2, 3. 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; Oracle Staff 4; Robed Choir 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4. JOYCE TAiME SSS l. 2. 3. 4; FHA 1, 2, 3. 4; Class Play ar Facts Staff 4; Varsity Cheerleader 4. Sponsored hy WAYNEDALE PHARMACY Waynedale, Indiana MIKE JOHNSON— Hi-Y 1. 2. 3. 4; -H 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Play JANICE KAAKE— SSS 1, 2. 3. 4; Oracle Staff 4; Robed Choir 1, 2. 3. 4; Band 1, 2. 3. -i; Band Council 2. 3. 4. lERRY KAEHR— Class Officer 3. 4; Hi-Y 1, 2. 3. 4; Oracle Staff 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Band Council 2, 3, 4. JUDY KLEINKNIGHT— SSS 1. 2, 3, 4; FHA 1. 2, 3. 4; Class Play 3. 4; Bear Facts Staff 4. KAREN KREIGH— Class Officer 3; SSS 1, 2, 3. 4; FHA 1. 2, 3, 4; Bear Facts Staff 4; Varsity Cheer- leader 3. 38 JOYCE KRICK— Class Officer 1. 4: SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2. 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. Oracle Staff 4. JANICE LEININGER— SSS 2: Class Play 3; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4. MARY MECHLING— SSS 1, 2 3, 4; FHA 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. Sponsored by OSSIAN HARDWARE Ossian, Indiana JOYCE McBRIDE— SSS 1, 2, 3. 4; Class Play 3, 4; Oracle Staff 4; Robed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 4. SKIP MELTON— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. 4; Bear Facts Staff 4; Varsity Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; Varsity Track 2, 3, 4. CYNTHIA MILHOLLAND— SSS 1, 2, 3. 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, KAREN PULFER— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3; Class Play 3; Bear Facts Staff 4. KAY QUACKENBySH— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Robed Choir 3, 4. GENE REED— FFA l, 2, 3; Oracle Staff 4. JUDY REKEWEG— SSS 1, 2. 3, 4. 39 RON RODDA— Hi-Y 1, 2. 3, 4; FFA 1; Oracle Staff 4; Bear Facts Staff 4. COLEEN ROUGHIA— SSS 1, 2. 3. 4; FHA 2, 3, 4; Bear Facts Staff 4; Band 2. 3, 4; Band Council 4. DAVE SAALFRANK— FFA 1; Bear Facts Staff 4. LEW SIMiMERMAN— FFA 1, 2. and 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 3. 4. STEVE SIMERMAN— FFA 1. 2. 3; Track 2, 3, 4. Sponsored h) ALLEN WELLS CO. R.E.ALC. Ossian, Indiana TOM SIMPSON BOB SMITH— Science Club 1, 2. 3; Oracle Staff 3. 4; Bear Facts Staff 4. JOHN SNARR— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Bear Facts Staff 4; Band 1; Oracle Staff 4. BEVERLY SOWARDS— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3. 4; Bear Facts Staff 4; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4. RACHEL SPIETH— SSS 2, 3, 4; FHA 3; Class Play 3. 4; Bear Facts Staff 4. 40 DANNY SPRINGER— Hi- Y 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Bear Facts Staff 4; Robed Choir 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 2. JOHN SPRINGER— Hi-Y 1. 2. DEAN STOPPENHAGEN— Hi- Y 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3; Base- ball 3, 4. CAROLYN THIELE— SSS 1, 2, 3. 4; FHA 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4. BOB THIELE— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Bear Facts Staff 4; Robed Choir 4. Sponsored by OSSIAN STATE BANK Ossian, Indiana i BILL THIELE— Hi-Y 3, 4; FFA 1, 2; Class Play 3. JIM TRUMBOWER— Science Club 1; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Cross Country 3, 4; Oracle Staff 4. GAY WALKER— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Robed Choir 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4. BOB WILLIAMS— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Oracle Staff 4; Basketball 4; Track 2; Cross Country 3. SHILA WOLFE— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Robed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4. SALLY WOODWARD— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4; Robed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Oracle Staff 4. 41 «ajw«t a mHM S  fi «B I ' Karen Barnes, John Jarrett, and Sharon Johnson proudly show the Student Council Charter. IH 43 Steve King Mona Mclntire Bob Melching Carol Meyer Jackie Meyer Barbara Miller Dennis Nahrwold Dianna Patten Dorothy Piekarski Dana Pippin Carolyn Ream LaRita Rinehart Beverly Schindler Diana Schueler Joyce Schueler Helen Simerman Lanny Simerman Pam Smith Linda Springer Karen Taylor Daniel Urshel Judith Werling Fred Woodward Connie Yoquelet Terry Johnson ' ■ . - JUNIORS The Juniors working hard riding their mounts. ' : Dennis and Dan working their way to Washington. Paul Adams Sheila Allred Karen Barnes Cindy Bauermeister Steven Bradtmueller Marjorie Caley Marsha Close Leslie Conrad Dan Cotton Danny Curry Ron Dague Thomas Dague Darlene Dailey Michael Dettmer Terry Dishong Ronald Dowty Dean Elzey Gary Fate Linda Fiedler Sherrj ' Fordyce Bivian Fosnight Marilyn Gilbert Larry Grace Henrietta Grams James Grewe Carol Grim Margo Haines Donald Hamman Diana Hare Larr) ' Heckber Sharon Heckber Bonnie Heckley Larry Heckley John Hetherington Richard Hickman ft SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS— President — Dean Elzy Secretary — Tom Shafer Vice-President — Larry Heckley Treasurer — Norman Springer Alan Hunter Mark Ingle Jim Jarrett Allen Johnson Cindy Keller Jane Kizer Lynn Lipp Clara McBride David Mackey Mary Jo Maggard Donna Maitlen David Martin Ruth Merrill Linda Miller Steven Miller Phyllis Myers Dean Nyffeler Larry Otis Larry Pugh Jerry Rathburn David Richey Shirley Rohrbaugh Vernon Saalfrank Tom Shafer Karen ShuU Lydia Slaughter Jim Smith Lynne Sm.ith Keith Springer Norman Springer Jane Thiele Kathleen Thiele Bary Trenary Robert Trumbower Trudy Welbaum Jean Werling Terry Werling Monty Wolfe Carol Yager Susan Yager Sandy Bauermeister Richard Beck Lynn Carney Nancy Lee Clark Nancy Renee Clark David Coates Carol Deam Glen Dettmer David Droege Earnest Earhart, Jr. Beverly Franke Shirley Gallmeyer Robert Glass Susan Grewe Alan Hetrick Jerry Hilsmier Diana Hunter Ann Hunter Tex Hunter Donna Isnogle Dennis Johnson Lloyd Krick Ervin Krumma Ronnie Krumma James LeMaster Randal Liechty Jo Sue Mahnensmith Mar) ' Ann Martin Linda Martz Charles (Larry) Melton Lloyd Meyer Lois Miller Raymond Miller Pamela Moore Donna Murchland Daniel Ormsby Tom Pasko Diane Pulfer Mary Jane Roughia Charles Rupright 48 Aik ( ' ' ' s? i Dennis Scheumann Larry Stoppenhagen Marjorie Urshel Diane Werling Ronnie Werlin, FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: President— J, Yager Vice-President — D. Isnogle, Secretary — N. Clark, Treasurer — M. Martin. New Freshman Hi-Y members clean up the ball park for their initiation. It was reported that no money was found. Freshman girls learn to keep lockers neat. 49 Gary Adams Gary Affolder Judy Avey Cheryl Betts Martha Bon Lois Briner Michael Burke Linda Caley Kenneth Coates Dennis Cobb Clifford Conover Lynn Dishong Claudia Ditmar Jerry Drayer Jennifer Fiechter Robert Gemmer James Gilbert Gina Goede Robert Grace Orville Haiflich Rita Heckley Rick-ey Howell Gary Hunter Gary Ingle John Jarrett Alan Johnson Jack Johnson Sharon Johnson Duana Lantz Lowell McBride Lonette Maitlen Raymond Manns Carolyn Miller Dean Murchland Geraldine Otis Mary Tessa Ricks Linda Sawvel Philip Shafer Jill Stowe Larry Taylor John Trumbower Richard Vachon Carolyn Vick Ronald Welbaum Greg White Robert WindmiUer Russell Wood Kathleen Yager Ray Yager 1 o PW R iub ' J. L GRADE EIGHT 1 cs Preside)!!— ?hi Shafer Vice-President — Bob Gemmer Secretary — Kenneth Coates Treasurer — Gar; ' Hunter Wr % ' ijjj ' L 50 Marsha Allred Roger Andes Sally Barr Connie Bennett Ronnie Biberstine Gary Brandon Linda Brickley Sandra Brookins Karen Carney David Clark John Close Rollyn Coverdale Sandra Droege Linda Dutt Paul Fate Rex Fate Gene Fosnight Gregory Foughty John Gallacher Marlene Grace Carolyn Hadley Richard Hamman Joyce Houser Danny Howell Marilyn Hulvey Steven Hunter Garry Johnson Ronald Johnson Ronny King Bradford Krick Tony Krumma Jack LeMaster Janice Maitlen Joyce Maitlen Max McBride Debbie Meyer Gale Murchland Peggy Nyffeler Keith Ormsby Dennis Pulfer David Reinhard Patsy Rush Tom Schober Jean Ann Smith Mike Stoppenhagen Debra Renee Volk SEVENTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS: President— Roger Andes, Vice-President — David Reinhard, Secretarj ' — Sally Barr, Treasurer — Sandra Droege. Ronnie shows his talent by winning a first in the science fair. • ' ' Ronald Andes Susan Cotton Rose Marie Dawson Karen Doehla Herman Drayer Dan Droege Rose Ann Gibson Sandy Graft Mar ' el Grams Dennis Hare Ronnie Hilsmier Jorge Howard Ann Johnson Karen Keller Yvonne Kreigh Paul McCartney Max Murchland Teresa Otis Ellen Papunen Carolyn Sanford Randy Slaughter David Todd Greg Wickliffe Mike Wilburn Michael Barkley Richard Barnes Jeanne Brickley Vickie Confer John Deckard Teresa Foughty De Ann Gerbers Christine Goshorn Larry Haggard Carol Hamman Donna Hilsmier Jim Hunter David Imel Gregory Johnson Sandra Miller Lauren Otis Steven Ratliff Beverly Ream Brenda Sawvel Lynne Smith Sara Ann Vick Linda Yager Steven Yager Joy Yaney A - n ' i i c H SKELETOI OF A nP i- k Z W M s |H ff CH Cl ll PA ITS B H H i v CH-rr ' ii fSt m t Bl u u « «- - ' A V L mtsam ssok ,,«««,„« 1 mKL. Donna Hilsmier and Linda Yager show their winning project. They must have fed that chicken glue. Scott Jones Brad King Janet Kreigh Bruce McBride Tom Melton Karen Mount Terry Parrish Kim Pippin Larry Rathburn Daniel Ripple Ginger Roughia Vernon Smith Penny Stowe Karen Trumbower Susan Wickliffe Kenton Worthman Melvin Batte Gary Wiegman Pamela Beck Larry Bennett Michael Betts Daniel Bushee Michael Deckard Dawn Drayer John Dutt Michael Grim Cheryl Haggard Geryl Hamlin Daryl Hare Susan Johnson Amy Jo Lewis Hal Liechty Deloris Miller Dan Moore Beverly Murchland Kathy Jo Neale Connie Pasko Tim Ratliff David Rice Gregory Richey Steven Roller Bruce Sonner Michael Todd Claudia L rshel Gary Wilburn Ann Windmiller Connie Wolfe ; - 4. I 1 D 1 Rebecca Adams Lynn Archbold Donelle Barkley Stanley Blair Sandra Byerly Dennis Confer Sharon Dafforn Jerry Dowty Deborah Howell Sandra Jones Melody Ledyard Steven Lockwood Christine McCartney Alike Mckee Candace Miller Edward Otis Eric Papunen Gregory Peck Rebbecca Pulfer Kav Rhodes David Ripple Dtbra Saalfrank Calvin Sanford Donald Sheed Gary Sonner Jacqueline Stoppenhagen James Thomas Gary Walker Karen Wall Cheryl White Vicki Archbold O. tS: . T) Mrs. Kennedy ' s Barbara Wood Darlene Betts Glenn Brickley Jacklvn Bunch David Conley James Cox Connie Deckard Michelle Foughty Dale Gerbers Richard Gillingham Brenda Glass ' Christy Howell Jean Ann Hunter Sue Ellen Hunter Lorin Johnson Gloria Jean Kaake Ricky Krumma Linda Lipp Ted Martz Douglas Melching Douglas Meyer Stephanie Miller Mark McKee Gary Parrish Cynda Rosier Michael Schober Janice Simerman Ruth Sommer Jerald Vachon Linda Wilburn Ernest Beck Nanette Bushee John Bynum Jeffrey Clark Wayne Close Gregory Cobb Lee Dishong Arthur Dutt Rebecca Elzey Tony Fiechter Gary GiUiom Mary Ellen Goshorn Michael Grace Daryl Gronau Kent Grove Verlyn Haggard James Hamlin Laurene Hamman Jan Hunter Laura Irey Thomas King David Lewis Cynthia Lindemann Thomas Neuenschwnnder Gary Otis Beverly Pulfer Kathy Sample William Volk Roger Wolfe Leslie Wyss Donald Adams Theresa Allred Kevin Yager Gerald Archbold Kenneth Bargerhuff Mark Barkley Debra Brookins Ray Conley Rick Drayer Valarie Foughty Steve Freeman Kirby Gillingham Diann Gresley John Hare David Hulvey Jill Hunter Carol Johnson Keith Krick Karen Lantz Vivian McBride Tim Mahnensmith Gregory Miller Linda Mount Kim Murchland Kenneth Pinckney Carol Reed Debra Resler John Sanford Matt Schiffbauer Brent Urshel Douglas Wiegman Kathleen Worthman Gayle Archbold Joe Amburn Richard Bennett RonaH Betts Emy Lu Brickley Jane Bunch Steven Bushee Janice Collins Gene Donaghy Susan Grim Cheryl Hadley Debra Haggard Nathan Hamlin David Hunter Debbie Keller Judith Kreigh Scott Kuhn Eric Ledyard Ritchie Maitlen Edward Kent Martz Douglas Miller Elizabeth Nolin Cathy Ormsby Robert Piekarski Chen ' l Ploughe Kathy Pulfer Terry Rice Sandra Saalfrank Debra Stoppenhagen Timothy Thomas Pamela Adams Lucinda Archbold Mary Lynn Barr Mark Wiegman Stanley Worthman Leslie Beck Kathleen Byerly Donna Deckard Debbie Doehla Dennis Drum Dennis Drayer George Gallacher Richard Glass Karl Goede Junior Hilsmier Kurt Hinshaw David Hissem Michael Howell Ann Jones Teresa KriU Duane Kuhn Kevin Lock wood Barbara Lewis Devonee Lindemann Starlett Miller Jeffrey McAfee Julia McAfee James Mclntire Brenda Sanford Peggy Schober Cynthia Sommer Steve Sonner ALary Vachon Gordon Wall Larry White Teresa Willett iTi f? O- 56 Dennis Bargerhuff Susan Bennett David Bienz Steven Byerly Bonita Deckard Mark Double Thomas Droege Terry Gillingham Ricky Goede Starla Goshorn Tanira Gresley Marcus Hamlin Deborah Herman Bradley Johnson Richard Jones Beth Ann Nyffeler Candice Peck Garry Rathburn Donna Roughia Patti Stowe Sandra Brandon Kathy Burke Michelle Byer Dennis Dague Diana Freeman Beth Fuller Janet Grace Danny Gray Mrs Hickman s and Mrs Shadda) s students keep their room; alive and happv with interesting decorations such as these 57 59 K mi n ' -  « .C y „ «■ ' ■ BEAR FACTS STAFF— SEATED: J. Franke, Mrs. Cox, M. Andes. B. Sowards, S. Melton, K. Kreigh. FIRST ROW: D. Saalfrank, D. Caley, J. Kleinknight, R. Speith, G. Walker, S. Woodward, C. Eibling. C. Roughia, M. Hower, K. Pulfer, B. Williams, J. James. SECOND ROW; B. Currey, R. Rodda, M. Bynum, B. Thiele, J. Snarr, M. Johnson, D. Springer, D. Hilsmier, B. Smith. Setting up of the final dummy is hard work say Karen and Gay. NEWSPAPER KEEPS STUDENTS BUSY THE YEAR ROUND We also have fun putting the Bear Facts together, as shown by Ron Rodda and Don Hilsmier. 61 24 ' ; . 7;r i ' rwr wa m i w b ' -; f 11 UJ-U • iny ' 1 STATE CONTEST ENTRANTS AND WINNERS— KNEELING : Mickey Hower, Mona Mclntire. STANDING: J. Kaake, J. Kaehr, L. Simerman, L. Dettmer, J. Beck, J. Hetherington, B. Young, N. Springer, R. Dowty, J. Hunter. FLAT NOTES ARE RARELY HEARD FROM THESE SHARP MUSICIANS Our band in action at the Bluffton Street Fair. The band had one of its best years in history, winning a second at Decatur, a second at the Bluffton Street Fair, a second at Harlan Days, and a third at the Mermaid Festival. They also marched in the Little League Parade and at the 4-H Fair. Half-time participation at the basketball games proved to be very enjoyable for everyone as did the Spring Con- cert. Much credit is given to the band for all its efforts. The Ossian High School Marching Band, led by Head Majorette, Mickey Hower, is doing one of its many fine half-time perform- ances. BACK ROW: K. Eisberg, B. Thiele, D. Springer, M. By num, S. Melton, J. Beck, D, Drayer, T. Kaufman. SEC OND ROW: D. Hilsmier, L Dettmer, J. Franke, T. Don aghy, T. Johnson, D. Nahr- wold, G. Dettmer, B. Curry THIRD ROW: Mr. FuUhart R. Rodda, D. Houser, J. Glass, S. King, A. Adams, L. Simer- man, J. Kaehr. FRONT ROW: M. Andes, B. Wil- liams, D. Urshal, V. Gall- meyer, F. Woodward, M. Johnson, D. Caley. BACK ROW: G. Fate, J. Hetherington, L. Melton, D. Martin, D. Nyffeler, D. EI- 2ey, D. Hamman, J. Earhart. SECOND ROW: A. Hunter, J. Grewe, J. Smith, S. Bradt- mueller, M. Dettmer, T. Wer- ling, L. Heckley, C. Rupright. THIRD ROW: D. Ormsby, L. Stoppenhagen, N. Springer, J. Rathburn, D. Droege. R. Liechty, R. Dague, D. Beck, Mr. Caley. FRONT ROW: T. Hunter, G. Dettmer, J. Hils- mier, L. Lipp, R. Werling, R. Hickman, P. Adams, L. Pugh, R. Dowty, K. Springe r. TOP ROW, 1. to r.: J. Meyer, D. Drayer, P. Decker, C Yoquelet, C. Graft, L. Rine hart, V. Keller, M, Hisner, SECOND ROW: L. Double, G. Andes, C. Meyer, J. Schue- ler, J. Werling, D. Schueler, D. Pippin, J. Henry, L Springer. THIRD ROW: A Hilsmier, D. Piekarski, B, Schindler, P. Smith, J. Drage, K. Taylor, B. Miller, M. Mc Intire, H, Simerman, D. Pat ten. FOURTH ROW: M Hower, A. Hilsmier, S. Gen tis, S. Woodward, G. Walker, C. Eibling, J. Kleinknight, J Kaake, K. Kreigh. FIFTH ROW: Sponsor, Mrs. Don aghy, J. James, J. McBride, C. Hitzeman, C. Hilsmier, C Thiele, K. Pulfer, D. Buuck J. Hunter, J. Krick. SIXTH ROW: R. Spieth, C. Roughia S. Wolfe, B. Sowards, E. Gil bert, B. Fenton, M. Mechling, B. Ginter, K. Quackenbush C. Milholland. Left to Right: President D. Buuck; Vice-Presi dent, G. Andes; Record ing Secreta ry, S. Heckber Corresponding Secretary K. Kreigh; Treasurer, J. McBride. TOP ROW, 1. to r.: C. Deam, S. Bauermeister, M. Yaney, D. Murchland, M. Martin, M. Roughia, N. Clark, D. Hunter, L. Miller. SECOND ROW: D. Isnogle, B. Wyss, J. Yager, L. Martz, S. Gallmeyer, B. Franke, A. Hunter, S. Grewe, D. Werling, M. Urshel. THIRD ROW: P. Moore, J. Mahnesmith, B. Heckley, M. Haines, K. Barnes, C. Bauer- meister, D. Maitlen, P. Mey- ers, K. ShuU, C. Keller. FOURTH ROW: J. Thiele, K. Thiele, M. Gilbert, M. Close, R. Merrill, J. Kizer, B. Fosnight, J. Werling, S. Yager, L. Fiedler. FIFTH ROW: D. Dailey, C. Grim, S. Fordyre, H. Grams, T. Welbaum, S. AUred, C. Mc- Bride, S. Heckber, C. Yager, L. Slaughter, Miss Amsler. Performances by the Robed Choir included the Christ Child Festival in Fort Wayne, the annual concert at the Methodist Memorial Home in Warren, and participation in The District Organization Contest, where the choir won an excellent rating. The Choralairs have entertained the Bluffton Kiwanis Club, the Scandia Club in Fort Wayne, the 4-H Achieve- ment Banquet in Columbia City, the Pleasant Center Farm Bureau, the Ossian Psi Iota Xi Sorority, the Wells County Masonic group, two mother-daughter banquets and the Ossian Alumni Banquet. They also won superior ratings at both the District and State music contests. The Freshman Mixed Ensemble won an excellent rating in district competition, while soloists Beverly Sowards, Barbara Ginter, Darrell Drayer also won excellent scores. Vera Keller, Sally Woodward, and Ken Eisberg won superior in district and continued to state contest, where Ken added a superior medal to his previous awards. ROBED CHOIR— left to right, BACK ROW: Carolyn Thiele, Donna Buuck, Carol Yager, Robert Thiele, Ken Eisberg, Darrell Drayer, Tom Shafer, Dan Springer, Lynn Dettmer. CENTER ROW: Connie Hilsmier, Joyce McBride, Barbara Fenton, Joyce Knck, Mickey Hower, Janice Kaake, Sally Woodward, Gay Lynn Walker, Jane Hunter, Vera Keller. FRONT ROW: Miss Dorothy West, Janice Leininger, Shila Wolfe, Beverly Sowards, Glen ' Dettmer, JSTorman Springer, Richard Hickman, Barbara Ginter, Kay Quackenbush, Linda Fiedler. M masBusm NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY— FRONT ROW: J. Hunter, S. Woodward, M. Hower, J. Franke, M. Mechling, J. McBride, Sponsor, Mrs. Mead, BACK ROW: G. Andes, J. Henry, M. Hisner, M. Mclntire, J. Beck, T. Donaghy, J. Kaehr, M. Andes, J. Krick. HONOR SOCIETY PROMOTES GOODWILL The National Honor Society was founded in 1921. Its purpose is to create an en- thusiasm for Scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render Ser ' ice, to promote Leadership, and to develop Character in the students of America ' s secondary schools. These four qualities are the virtues most fundamental in life and most useful in society and the qualities for which we, the students of Ossian High School strive. Our chapter was chartered in 1961-62 and has become an inspirational goal for our students. 68 HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS: President, Junior Franke; Secretary-Treas- urer, Jane Hunter; Book Chairman, Mickey Hower; Vice-President, Sally Woodward. (ifSAl FUTURE SCIENTISTS OF AMERICA SITTING: T. Werling, Sponsor, Miss Amsler, J. Kizer, A. Hunter. STANDING: Sponsor, Mr. Caley, Sponsor, Mr. Tripp, J. Rathburn, R. Dowty, D. Nyffeler, R. Liechty, D. Hunter, H. Grams, M. Yaney. Science Fair Grand Champion Winner, Diana Hunter, defin- itely shows she isn ' t afraid of mice. Jerry Rathburn shows his ability to produce a prize winning project. 69 FIRST ROW: K. Krei.sh, J. Kleinknight. J. Hunter, M. Mechling, L Kaake, K. Pulfer. B. Sowards, B. Ginter, K. Quackenbush. SECOND ROW: D. Hare, M. Hower, G. Walker, S, Woodward. C. Hilsmier, C. Thiele, B. Fenton, C. Roughia, J. James, Mrs. Amstutz. THIRD ROW; M. Maggard, A. Hilsmier, P. Decker, S. Gentis. P. Smith, V. Keller, B, Miller, D. Patten, M. Mclntire, J. Krick. FOURTH ROW: A. Hilsmier, D. Pippin, K. Taylor, C. Yoquelet, C. Graft, K. Barnes, J. Schueler, D. Schueler, J. Werling, C. Milholland. FHA CHAPTER BACK ROW: President, J. Hunter; Vice-President, A. Hilsmier; Treasurer, M, Mclntire; Historian, J. Kleinknight; Song and Rec. Leader, C. Hilsmier. FRONT ROW: Reporter, M. Mechling; Projects Chairman, A. Hilsmier; Secretary. S. Woodward. 70 L-ssesff , Wfct a 4-H CLUB MEMBERS— FIRST ROW, 1. to r.: Sponsor, Mrs. Morphew, K. Trumbower, D. Barkley. D. Hilsmier, S. Vick, R. Daw- son, C. Haggard, D, Miller, C. Urshel, Sponsor, Mr. Caley. SECOND ROW: R. Heckley, D. Lantz, C. Vick, D. Ripple, D. Todd, B. Sonner, M. Wiegman, J. Dutt, D. Rice, D. Stoppenhagen, K. Worthman, J. Thomas, E. Otis. THIRD ROW: P. Fate, T. Werling, B. Fenton, C. Deam, S. Grewe, B. Franke, T. Martz, D. Ripple, D. Todd, J. LeMaster, T. Shoefer. FOURTH ROW: R. Werling, S. Heckber, J. Werling, S. Gentis, M. Hower, B. Schindler, J. Drage, L. Haggard, M. Barkley, R. Fate, O. Haiflich. FIFTH ROW: J. Hetherington. B. Trenar) ' , G. Fate, J. Grewe, N. Springer, G. Adams, D. Urshel, J. LeMaster, J. Close, B. Gilbert, R. Hammon, J. Trumbower. GIRL ' S 4-H BOY ' S 4-H The Jeffersonian Maidens 4-H Club had a very suc- cessful summer under the direction of Mrs. Keith Morphew, adult leader. In the spring, an Installation Program and Mother ' s Tea were held in the school cafe- teria. During the summer, a bake sale was held to finance a trip to 4-H Camp for one of the 4-H members. In August, everyone helped decorate the 4-H Float and participated in the events at the 4-H Fair. The 4-H Club activities were many and varied this past summer. We conducted a paper drive in April, which helped boost our treasury funds considerably, and our club sold watermelons at the 4-H Fair. We plan to use this money for the expenses of all 4-H members (55 in all) to the 1963 Indiana State Fair. We also held our achievement program to aid the members in becoming acquainted with the judging standards of our 4-H Fair, and offered suggestions for improvements in their projects. We also held our ten regular meetings for the year and completed the year with a 89% attendance record. We also went together with the girl ' s club to enter the float contest which we won. All in all, I would say this has been one of the best years for the Jefferettes 4-H Club. 71 Ujr;7i. ' 7-;j7:i)r.r:JiKt ii M S. JH - STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS— FRONT ROW: T. Shafer, M. Mclntire. S. Woodward, Sponsor. Mr. Geisel, J. Franke. L. Simer- man, K. Barnes. BACK ROW: M, Yaney, J. Smith, S. Johnson, J. Jarrett, D. Rinehart. Following the opening of the present school term there was formed for the first time at Ossian School a Student Council. This group of students was composed of two elected representatives from each class from grades seven to twelve. Mr. Geisel was chosen to serv ' e as faculty adviser to the Student Council. A constitution was written and adopted by the Student Council. It sponsored a mock election on election day, conducted various surveys throughout the student body, and worked toward improving an already whole- some relationship between students and faculty. STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS: President, J. Franke; Vice- President, L. Simerman; Secretary and Treasurer, S. Woodward. mmm a •.i a AG. CLUB— SITTING: B. Thiele, Sponsor, Mr. Caley. STANDING, 1. to r.: D. Beck, G. Carney, A. Adams, G. Reed, D. Urshel. AG. CLUB PROMOTES FUTURE FARMER ACTIVITY Danny Urshel proudly displays the first place medal he won in the County Cattle Judging Contest. The complete cattle judging team won second in the county. They are: D. Urshel, K. Deam, D Fate, D. Stoppenhagen, G. Reed. B Cheerleaders — TOP, 1. to r.: Clara McBride, Joyce James, Gay Walker, Gwen Andes. fm m 50 u AO 32 1 4S SUi 30 ?£ 3 LOWER ROW, I to r R Hickman, B Williams. M. Andes, N Sprmger, L Otis, D Elzey, S. King, A. Windmiller, coach, T. Kaufman, T Dishong, D Cotton, J Beck, S Melton, L. Simerman. , 76 ■ L. to r.: Linda Martz, Sharon Heckberg, Donna Isnogle. CUBS GAIN EXPERIENCE! TOP ROW, 1. to r.: B. Young, L. Meyer, T. Pasko, J. Beck, B. Smith, D. Drage. BOTTOM ROW, 1. to r.: L. Otis, D. Ormsby, R. Hickman, L. Simmerman, L. Stopenhagen. JOHN BECK LARRY OTIS H Lancaster We 67 They 42 DEANIE ELZEY Monmouth G( 75 Roanoke 80 49 Bluffton 59 57 Berne 43 49 Monroeville 67 60 Adams Central 52 55 Decatur 79 65 Leo 76 89 Pennville 68 47 Co. Tourney Lancaster 42 48 Petroleum 62 49 Rockcreek 83 57 Hoagland Geneva 58 84 47 60 Liberty Center Elmhurst 63 59 68 60 Huntertown 49 48 Alburn 60 74 Sectional Lancaster Bluffton 60 55 55 61 SKIP METON TERRY DISHONG BEARS POST LANNY SIMMERMAK Co-Spoisored by URBAN CITY GARAGE Ossian, Indiana and LEWIS STANDARD SERVICE Ossian, Indiana RICHARD HICKMAN 12-9 SEASON MIKE ANDES TONY KAUFMAN DANNY COTTON Co-Sponsored by OSSIAN CANNING CO. and MARTIN ' S MILL Ossian, Indiana BOB VX ' HJJAMS TOP ROW: J. Hilsmier, S. Thompson, D. Ormsby. L. Stoppenhagen. L. Meyer, T. Pasko, C. Rupright, D. Droege, B. Young, R. Liechtv, Mr. Everhart. BOTTOM ROW: M. Yaney, D. Murchland, B. Wyss. JR. HI.-FROSH HAVE GOOD SEASONS TOP ROW: G. Hunter, B. Gemmer, L. Dishong, Mr. Everhart, P. Shafer, L. McBride, J. Jarrett. MIDDLE ROW: R. Andes, G. Foughty, K. Ormsby, M. Burke, B. Windmiller, K. Coates, R. King, D. Reinhard. BOTTOM ROW: C. Ditmar, S. Johnson, P. Rush. THINUES WIN COUNTY TOP ROW, 1. to r.: L. Stoppenhagen, T. Dishong, N. Springer, B, Young, D. Ormsby, Lloyd Meyer. MIDDLE ROW, L to r.: J. Hetherington, R. Trumbower, D. Droege, D. Elezy, L. Otis, L. Simerman. BOTTOM ROW, I, to r.; D, Richey, J. Beck, M. Bynum, S. Melton, L. Simerman, S. Simennan. 82 DEANIE ELEZY 1st Pole Vault DAVE RICHEY and SKIP MELTON 1st and 3rd 440 Yd. Run MIKE BYNUM 1st High Jump COUNTY TRACK WINNERS 1st MILE RELAY T. Dishong, J, Heatherington, S. Melton, D. Richey 1st 880 YD, RELAY L, Simerman, S, Simerman, J, Beck, L. Otis , v- Jr. High Track Sr. Sweater and Jacket Winners CROSS COUNTRY, I. to r.: L. Simerman, J. Trumbower, J. Beck, F. Woodward OUR CO-WORKERS Louis ' alker calling time out from his daily work around school. W. Roembke, A. Grewe, K. Melching, C. Fcnton, F. Thiclc, H. Stahl, W. Avey, A. Scheuler. T. Miller. Mrs. Schorey, Mrs. Woodard, Mrs, Quackenbush, and Mrs. Andrews start early in the morning preparing the food. Co-Sponsored by HOW ' ER TOOL CUTTING AND GRINDING Ossian, Indiana and MELCHING MACHINE SHOP Ossian, Indiana NOT REALLY THE END JUST THE BEGINNING 87 THE MOON and beyond Bright, new horizons await today ' s students . . . new technologies . . . new advancements on all fronts . . . even the moon and whatever lies beyond. How far you go in this space age depends partly on your imagination but primarily on your education and training. Conquering new horizons will demand more of today ' s graduates — more knowledge, more skills, more training and more specialization. Our Free Enterprise system, with its high living standards, gives you an opportunity to shoot for the moon in any field. Whether or not your target is reached depends on how well trained you are to launch your career. 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