Ruskin High School - Mirage Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 256 of the 1976 volume:

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Old Rose and Silver Grey were once the school colors, and the Alma Mater’s opening line went something like this; ‘‘We’ll go back and shout again, fill the hills, repeat the strain, Ruskin High School!” In fact, Ruskin also possessed a school flower, the Pink Tea Rose, and as for the class bird, it always was the Majestic Eagle. The cover of our Bicentennial MIRAGE has a history, too. Based on the 1921 MIRAGE, the design of the book was moderated with the gold bird perched upon a fifty year old emblem. We were also able to uncover a bit about the original MIRAGE Staff, which consisted of only twelve students. Creating a yearbook was more a non-credit club than a Jour- nalism class. Half the book contained local advertisements, for the nearby merchants were the only financial help the staff could muster. Not only were there money problems but every photograph had to be individually glued on each page! Once under the guidance of Mrs. Bess Skinner, the MIRAGE accumulated awards ranging from Superior and First Class to All American. Eventually, Ms. Ellen Mooney filled the slot as MIRAGE advisor, and the years 1971-76 brought Ruskin’s annual such honors as All-Missouri and Medalist. Throughout the years, the Eagle has graced the cover of the MIRAGE. 12 Mirage Hear, speak, see no evil . . . Have no fun!! Darry Metcalfe’s and Melissa Capen’s ideas punched out. again!? “I WISH YOU EVERY SUCCESS!” Ms. Ellen Mooney Through the course of the year, the student body was often confronted with the phrases, “Do it”, Grin if you got one”, and A yearbook never forgets.” The 75-76 MIRAGE staff earnestly attempted to sell the book they labored year long over, and throughout that year faced many frustrations, traumas and castastrophes, each one uniting the staff as a family. In January, the staff found itself bidding farewell to an advisor who had bought integrity to the MIRAGE’S name. Ms. Ellen Mooney found it necessary to trek back home to her native land, Canada. Still, the Staff endured. Strive for perfection became the class motto as supreme efforts were made to reach that high goal. Though the fruits of the staff’s labor could not be appreciated until the coming August, a sense of pride could be seen upon the comple- tion of a darned near perfect” spread. Few could fully un- derstand the thought that goes into one caption or headline, or realize the importance of following the layout rules of Modified Mondrian. Just the same, it was the little paintaking headaches that benefited a big and beautiful MIRAGE. The final words from Ms. Ellen Mooney: “As a Cana- dian I began this book, but I think it is more than fitting that, in this bicentennial year, an American, Mrs. Poppe, should finish it! To the staff and my successor, I wish every success!” Mirage 13 HI-LIGHT HAS HUMBLE BEGINNING The Hi-Light’s humble beginnings can be traced back to a four page flyer often featuring a boy and girl of the month. The present day advisor. Mr. Archibald Wrisinger would term such atrocities and “chit chat” as “Pumkin’ Center News.” It was originally intended that each of the staff members be issued a press pass, each with the borrowed inscription . . . “forgive us our presspasses . Major emphasis was placed on “plain meat and potatoes writing”. Themes of the paper varied from such touchy subjects as vandalism ranging to a Bi-Centennial theme in which such areas as prominent ancestries of Ruskin students and red. white, and blue commercialism were covered. Today, under the editor Dick Neff, also high school sports writer in the community, the Hi-Light publication follows numerous awards, the most recent being the “All Missouri Rating . Proof of the paper’s superior standing can be seen in room 224. Alongside a 14 karat gold pla- que. twenty-eight awards are plastered on the walls. Dick Neff edits Steve Michalski's sports story. A little wit and humor amuse Mr Wrisinger and Jim Laughlin. A chance to celebrate is always taken advantage of with the Hi-Light Staff. 14 Hi-Light Doug Sharp and Steve Epley. Jan Smith and Lilly Centonze—the happy faces behind the bylines. Ken Gerry write and rewrite. Lit candles and a frosted cake are presented to a birthday boy—Arch Wrisinger. Sara Nolte's athletic ability excells her typing skills. Drum Major. Ron Dake. leads the band in the homecoming parade. Excedrin headache 5 8. 16 Band The band s famous music stand. The ONE and ONLY Allen Cole Til kill him! EAGLES MARCH ON! “Ten hut, ten hut, hut two three four,” was one of the many commands Ruskin residents woke up to as the band had their early morning practices at Sycamore Park. This was an essential step toward marching perfection, taking the band to the Veil of Prophets Parade in St. Louis. Mr. Schult, assistant director, aided Mr. Snodgrass in preparation for both the CMSU street marching and SMSU field marching contests. The band proved to be ex- cellent in both competitions receiving first and third places respectively. Though contests were difficult, so was marching behind horses in the American Royal Parade. Concert season, although a busy one, proved successful, as the band received a one rating at district contest at CMSU. But then, who would dare give them a two? The marching band is a big part of the homecoming parade. At ease or attention? Practice means rearranging furniture. Basketball spectators were entertained by Pep Band's music-making antics. 18 Band Band members participate in orchestra, too. I think she's going to be sick. Haunted moments presented by the Booster and Band Parents' clubs. Mr. Snodgrass in action . They call this a PEP assembly! Cindy Purnell “chimes away at an orchestra concert. Band 19 One thing to remember is to enter into the music at the appropriate time. Orchestra practiced most Director of Ruskin’s Orchestra. Mr. Touslee. of the year for their big event, contest. Concentration as well as memorization is important to a good violin player, as shown by Shawn Sartain and Doug Sharp. ORCHESTRA IS AN EXTRAORDINARY CLASS Considered a Fine Art, Orchestra differs from other classes in the curriculum due to the fact that notes weren’t necessary, and ex- ams were unheard of. The only text consisted of a few pieces of sheet music. In an effort to achieve perfect harmony, the musicians would toot, pluck and tap an hour a day, eventually finding that beautiful melody possible. Learning was by trial and error methods, the big test was in front of the audience—that’s where the students made “points.” In a time when culture often takes a backseat, Mr. Toslee’s students provided a little class to many an assembly and concert. Once finished, appreciative applause proved that beautiful music still has a place in this society. Those enrolled in the class feel that artfully playing an instru- ment is not merely for entertainment purposes, for more importantly it cultivates a sense of personal pride in one’s talent. Class time is spent strictly playing each piece of music until it sounds right to Mr. Touslee. The violin section poses until ready to play their part. Orchestra 21 THE GOLD CHOIR’S GOT PIZAZZ! Just what is a nard? In order to soothe a curious mind, one need only ask a Ruskin student who eats fourth lunch shift. If he can’t define it, then one might further interrogate the “red faced on Valentine’s Day. Yes, a nard is a prestigious, proud, and vocally talented member of the Gold Choir who found great pleasure in serenading the lunchroom with the Alma Mater, or relaying “I love you’ s on February 14 in 25 cent singing valentines. Head Nard. William Hamble, worked with the Gold Choir cabinet, consisting of Mark Moon, president, Steve Buie, vice president, Terri Hatch, treasurer, and Melissa Capen, secretary. Throughout the year, the cabinet worked in coordina- tion with the three annual concerts—the Fall and Spring Concerts, and the sacred Christmas Vespers, this year held in the Red Bridge Baptist Church. The Gold Choir dedication attained a 2 rating in the district contests held at CMSU in Warrensburg. Better yet. the choir’s mixed glee club, the Rulo’s, brought back a 1 rating. In an individual effort, Ronnie Culver easily managed a 1 rating with his vocal solo, and was then able to go onto state contest with Mr. Hamble. But all in all, it looked like a 2 year. Though Ruskin now has three choirs, there is no comparison to the status and honor that accompanies being a Gold Choir Nard—and besides, no one can raise goosebumps better than one. Ruskin’s own Pinball Wizard! This is the only way to sing! The spring concert was their first real test. They managed very well. BLUE SHINES LIKE GOLD Being a new group, the Blue Choir had to make a good impres- sion. Initially, the Blue Choir, which was made up entirely of sophomores, was given the chance to organize and make themselves known. The Blue Choir performed at several assemblies and par- ticipated in the fall concert, the Christmas Vespers, and several other engagements. Later in the year, the choir held a sophomore clinic in the Ruskin gymnasium. Other sophomore choirs were invited to attend and they gave their audience an excellent performance. The incoming sophomores will look up to the former sophomores that make the path so easy to follow. Smile!! You're on Candid Camera! Work is required for any concert. In unison or alone they rang out. It’s this one kiddies!' “GIRL’S CHOIR IS WOMEN’S CHOIR!” The Ruskin High School Girl’s Choir under the direc- tion of Mr. William Hamble is now (jokingly?)being called The Women’s Choir.” The forty women in this class meet every day, fifth hour, for an hour of songs, Mr. Hamble’s crazy antics, and fun, not to mention a lot of hard work. Six of the girls participated at district contest in Warrensburg and did very well, and even had a good time in the process. When Mr. Hamble was asked to contrast this year’s Girl’s Choir and others, he replied, This is one of the best Girl’s Choirs I’ve had, and we’ve had the most fun this year.” It looks as if the upcoming Women’s Choir” will have to work hard to top that. A serious moment in Girl’s Choir? Mr. Hamble tells dirty jokes in Girl’s Choir. Music causes mixed reactions. “What page are we on?” Girl’s Choir 25 NEW RULOS RANK “I” RATING The music department expanded in 76 with the addition of the Rulos, a mixed choral group. The long stan- ding Rulettes and Rulers as well as the Rulos were selected from among the choir members to sing at various occasions throughout the year. The Rulos sang at the initiation ceremony of the National Honor Society, at Christmas Vespers, in the spring contest, and at other engagements. Cindy Lemmon commented, Being in the Rulos has been an experience, to say the least. Everyone was very dedicated. But Mr. Hamble's time and input was the greatest of all.” Rulettes was a special experience for the girls. Rulettes was fantastic,” said Linda Moon. “It’s a unique ex- perience for anyone who enjoys singing.” Maria McCullough added, I’ve always enjoyed singing anyway, but singing in Rulettes was especially enjoyable.” Tim Buie remarked of Rulers, We had many interesting and fun ex- periences this year. The Rulos are a very talented group of which I’m proud to have been a part.” In April, the three groups joined the choir for the district music con- test held in Warrensburg. Rulos received a I rating and the Rulettes and Rulers each received II ratings. Mr. Hamble, choir director, com- mented, All the students worked very hard. It has been very rewarding working with such dedicated students.” Before and after school practice was sometimes trying, but Mr. Hamble remarked, “The students actually put the ensembles across. We would not have received our ratings without their perserverence.” The Rulos perform at district contest. “I wish I could find where they are.” says Dawn Miller. Rulettes 26 The Rulettes practice for contest. Hey, Steve, look at that! says Mark Moon. The Rulers sing an oldie but goodie . Ah. come on! Do we have to sing this? Who wrote this music? , asks Mr. Hamble. Rulettes 27 “CHARLEY’S AUNT” OPENS SEASON Ruskin’s theatrical season was open- ed with a comedy titled “Charley’s Aunt” which was directed by Mrs. Joyce Briggs and Co-Directed by Carri Morgan. The Fall Production was based around the confusion and laughter of two funloving boys in the early 1900’s at Harvard college. Jack and Charley schemed a way that they could invite their girlfriends Kitty and Amy to a luncheon under the conditions that Charley’s Aunt would come to chaperone. But as the time nears for the girls lit- tle visit a letter arrives announcing that the aunt, Donna Lucia can not come until later than expected. With Brassett running to keep the luncheon on schedule, Charley and Jack grab their buddy Lord Fancourt, and throw him in a dress to disguise him as the Aunt. With the light-hearted comedy the audience laughed their way through another spectacular show for Ruskin. Mass confusion captivates audience. Dave and Paul watch as Steve examines the situation! Paul tells Steve to sit like a lady. Cast of “Charley’s Aunt” Jack. . . .Paul Biagoli Charley. . . .Dave Dahms Lord Fancourt. . . .Steve Buie Brassett. . . .Steve Hendrix Kitty. . . .Karen Denny Amy. . . .Ruth Fallen Spettigue. . . .Mark Moon Sir Chesney. . . .Garry Baskin Donna Lucia. . . .Jenny Blaylock Ella. . . .Patty Watson Student Director. . . . Carri Morgan Trust and understanding are por- trayed by Jenny and Patty. Remembering younger days, Garry decides what to do next! 28 Drama 1 Sweet and innocent Kenna begs Carri for forgiveness! Cast of “Bad Seed” Col. Penmark. . . .Steve Buie Christine. . . .Carri Morgan Rhoda. . . .Kenna Lawson Mrs. Daigle. . . .Barbie Cackler Mr. Daigle. . . .Jim Stevens Miss Fern. . . .Beth Russell Monica. . . .Karen Denny Emory. . . .Tim Schaeffer Bravo. . . .Mark Moon Tasker. . . .Chuck Mead Leroy. . . .Mano Jones Messenger. . . .Tim Buie Student Directors: Jenny Blaylock and Ruth Fallen Karen encounters Mark, the famous detective Richard Bravo. “BAD SEED” MYSTIFIES STAGE Winter time seems to bring mystery and murder to the Ruskin theater each year. This year with the thriller, “Bad Seed,” the audience saw love, tears, worries and sudden changes of moods as Christine Pen- mark slowly fit the clues together that her small eight year old Rhoda was a murderess. When finding this out she sought help from various people such as Monica Breedlove her closest friend and her father but in trying so hard to protect her daughter she ended up destroying herself. The production was directed by Mrs. Joyce Briggs and Co-Directed by Jenny Blaylock and Ruth Fallen. Together with the cast, crew and un- derstudies many hours of sweat and labor made the production such a hugh success. Carri nurses her sick father. Mark! While reading bedtime stories, Carri finally figures out Kenna’s scheme. Drunk and lonely. Barbie tells her story to Jim and Carri! Mano teasingly finds out the truth about Kenna. Drama 29 You are what you believe you are. Juniors provide banquet entertainment. Bakes sales pay off! To our head librarian, set designer, and friend. The four henchmen are back! The good-byes are the hardest. 30 Drama Club Banquet YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE! It takes a person with a lot of motivation to belong to a club like Drama Club. In between all the 5:00 to 10:00 rehearsals for productions, there’s always homework, other activities and once in awhile, sleep. Drama Club members are basically the Spirit Seekers of Ruskin. If they’re not involved in a project of their own, they’re helping Booster Club with the Haunted House or the Talent Show or they’re performing for a group such as RATAP. Or perhaps you could catch some of them out on the football field performing spirit skits for games. Not only were the members enthusiastic, they were super talented! The One-Act play, Game” took first at Conference, first at District, and received an excellent rating at state, which is the highest honor possible. Five individuals also went to state bringing home trophies, triumphs, and more pride! Each year is brought to its end with the banquet where the Sophomores decorate, the Juniors entertain, and the Seniors sit back and soak up the memories and shed a few tears as they look for new stars to follow. Our new Stage Manager. Pat Koury. RAW hits the big times! Endless vitality pays off for Brian Mills. Karen Denny entertains as J.B. Paul Biagoli you ARE our Best Actor! Drama Pres. Carri Morgan wins Best Actress again. “WE’RE OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD. . In this bicentennial year, Ruskin Drama Department decided to re-enact an old classic favorite, by performing their first children’s play, The Wizard of Oz. Music and laughter, fright and goose bumps were some of the things you could have experienced in Ruskin’s auditorium on April 30 and May 1. A children’s matinee was provided on Saturday afternoon. In search of her home in Kansas, Karen Denny as Dorothy, alongside Jim Stevens as her little dog, set forth down the Yellow Brick Road in search of the Great Oz, portrayed by Mark Moon. In her journeys through Munchkin Land, she encountered her straw stuffed friend, scarecrow, alias Paul Biagoli in search of a brain. Traip- sing through the forest they found Steve Hendrix, the Tin Woodsman. So they set off to see the Wizard when the big cowardly lion, Tim Buie, entered the scene. Throughout the play, the Wicked Witch, Carri Morgan, kept the characters in constant fear of her evil deeds. A happy ending was eventually achieved when Dorothy woke up to Uncle Henry and Antie Em’s warm embrace. And no one shattered Dorothy’s dream. Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue.' Beautiful memories ... Do Tinmen love wicked witches? 32 Spring Play Are you sure she’s dead? Why it’s a tornado! 'I want that dog. Only dreams are left behind. Munchkins??? Spring Play 33 Waiting for the elevator at Chase Park Plaza Hotel. Naomi James takes over as the new DECA vice-president. Top: First hour VIC A officers: Cathy Williams, Kathy Morgan, Clark VanCil, Craig Brown. Bottom: Second hour VICA officers: Alison Wardlow, Dave Groh, Dennis Haskins. Wendall Pritchett. Mr. Ricono in hot pants? DECA officers: Naomi James, Jim Doss. 34 DECA-VICA The Ruskin Gangsters at Central Regional Conference in St. Louis? Sandy Ellis. Sandy took her pants to the DECA car wash. “TODAY—K-MART, TOMORROW— VICA To you, it may only look like a guy pumping gas, a kid frying hamburgers, or a girl making donuts, but in reality these people are members of Ruskin’s Co-Operative Occupational Education Program, more commonly known as VICA, even more commonly known as T I. The purpose of this club is to help young people to find true value in the world of work. So the next time you buy a gallon of gas, take a bite of that Big Mac, or dunk that donut have more respect. In ten years, these kids could be paying your salary. THE WORLD. DECA If money is the root of all evil, then the DECA club is definitely in trouble for it seems its main purpose is to raise money. They have sold can- dy, held dances, and bake sales. In addition, DECA members led by president Jim Doss, par- ticipated in the district contest Feb. 9th at Crown Center. State contest this year was held at Lodge of the Four Seasons. Those attending were nine first and second place winners from district con- test, five voting delegates and Jeri Roberts, who is running for state vice-president. By the way, if money talks, then DECA must hold the best conversation around. DECA-VICA 35 I can't hold this flag much longer. sighs Ron House. ONE FOR ALL AND . . . 200 years ago today ......................sound familiar? While America celebrated its bicentennial with enthusiasm and zeal, AFJROTC cadets displayed their spirit participating in parades at home and away. Homecoming was one of the many parades which mounted with excitement as the Blue Eagle Drill Team ex- ecuted its state winning routine. Assemblies, pep rallies, PTA’S, football and basket- ball games, were usually initiated with the presentation of colors by the Color Guard. With precision rifle twirling, the school flag was dipped, the student body stood, singing the national anthem and school song, while the Golden Eagle Band played on. As demonstrated by cadets, the recipe of success for any and all organizations was through individual and team effort. Tve got it all up here, smiles Joe Garrick. ALL FOR ONE. Maybe I SHOULD let them sleep. ponders Col. Moise. AFJROTC 37 STUCO SETS AIM HIGH AND REACHES GOAL Ruskin’s political machine, under operation of Mark Favazza, STUCO’S president, has done much for the Blue and Gold institution in the past year. Homecoming helped dwindle the previous Student Council’s treasury, as funds were lent to the traditional dance, and the penniless sophomores for their float. Time and support was also given to the Booster Club’s Spookhouse, but once the fun and frolic was over, the treasury was darned near empty. So endeavors to paint addresses on residential curbs filled the pot part way. In February, the magazine sales proved worthwhile, and if one did not win the domed chair with gold cushions and speakers, chances are he got a foot long Slo-poke out of the deal. Through the unselfish efforts of Steve Epley, $220 was raised from the beautiful performance he gave in the gym. Steve performed a lot of Paul Simon alongside quite a few of his own masterpieces, and met with a warm reception. Despite all the money raising projects—Ruskin prov- ed to be more give than take as $900 was raised by STUCO for the United Fund, the second highest turn-in in the district. The Christmas spirit was advocated as a tree was placed in the lobby, and food was collected for the needy. February brought a Sweetheart Dance, provided through the proceeds of the magazine sale. And the usual Student Exchange took place in the latter part of the year. Homeroom Representation has truly given purpose to Ruskin and under leadership of Mark, Patty Watson, Vice-president; Karen Denny, Secretary; and Abbie Hallman, Treasurer, Ruskin’s Student Council saw one of its better years. Mr. Burkhart addresses the student body at the installation. 38 STUCO Mr. Burkhart demonstrates the proper way to apply home addresses. one of their fund-raising projects. STUCO Choosing a magazine was hard for Tom Lacy. Mr. Steck proudly acknowledges Mark as STUCO President. As Steve Epley sang in concert, STUCO’s Treasury grew bigger. The installation was a solemn moment for the council members. brings Christmas spirit to Ruskin. President Mark Favazza. Vice-president Patty Watson Secretary Karen Denny. Treasurer Abbie Hallman. 39 STUCO Mark Hamilton handled the comedy portion of the Steve Epley concert. THE STUCO SPONSORED STEVE EPLEY CONCERT WAS A BIG SUCCESS. This year’s Student Council sponsored a concert starring Steve Epley and Mark Hamilton as one of its fund- raising projects. The concert took place in Ruskin’s Gym- nasium on January 12. Many people attended and were entertained by Mark’s wit and Steve’s music. Songs rang- ed from Elton John and Paul Simon’s compositions to Steve’s own original songs. A total of $230.00 was raised and the proceeds went into the general fund to be used for other school activities. When the night was over the crowds hearts were filled with music, and STUCO’S pockets were full of money. Combining their talents. Steve Epley and Cindy Williams sing one of Steve’s originals. The multi-talented Steve Epley puts real feeling into his compositions. Steve donated his talents and 90% of the concert profits to STUCO. 40 STUCO RUSKIN SUBSCRIBES TO MAGAZINES STUCO’S main fund raising project this year was their magazine sale. In previous years, the door to door salesman type campaigns did not br- ing great success or money to STUCO’S bank ac- count. This year the students were simply asked to take an order book home and have their parents renew or buy one subscription to any of the three hundred magazines available. In addi- tion, for only one subscription, a student was ad- mitted free of charge to see “American Graffiti” during school time. The highest selling homeroom received an “all you can eat pizza party,” the winner being Mr. Wrisinger’s homeroom 224. A stereophonic chair was also given to Marie Brown, who won the grand prize drawing. STUCO’S profits amounted to $9250. which overshot their goal of $4000. The magazine sale proved very profitable for STUCO. The magazine sale was very profitable to STUCO. The grand prize was a stereophonic dome chair. The minutes of the magazine sale are handed out Marie Brown was the grand prize winner, by Mark Favazza. Given the job of Master of Ceremonies. Leland Rone in- troduces Steve Epley. “What do you mean I need Head Shoulders?'Mrs. Vesce asks Julie Porter. Art club discusses and works on club projects. Radio Club members: Cary Watson. Vice President; Kyle Ashley. President; Ed Crippen; Brad Keck; Mark Harlacher; and Charles Norman. Julie Porter's artistic genius is displayed in the lobby. CREATIVE ARTS TAKES GIANT LEAP IN 1976. It has been said that history repeats itself, but this was not the case with the 76 Art Club. In years past, lack of interest resulted in the club’s dissolution. Medetra Walker, club presi- dent, commented, “I feel the cooperation of the club members has made this year an especially productive one.” One of the Art Club’s major fund raising projects was making freems, which are sculptured heads macramed into necklaces, some of which were sold in the spring. The club members visited an art supply store and the Kansas City Art Institute, but the highlight of the year was a tour of the Equadorian Art Exhibit at the Nelson Art Gallery. Several members of the Art Club assisted Mrs. Catherine Vesce’s sculpture II class in building the new Ruskin relief sculpture that was inlayed under the office win- dows in the spring. Designed by Julie Porter, the relief is six sculptured panels which form the letters R-U-S-K-l-N. Those who took part in sculpting the gift, donated a semester of work to the project. “CQ, CQ, CQ. This is WBOMZU. QTH is Ruskin High School, K. C., Mo...” Messages such as these were transmitted across the United States and internationally by Ruskin’s new Radio Club. The 1,000 watt ham radio was donated by the 1969 Radio Club, which raised funds for the purchase from a candy sale. The radio was once again put to use when an antenna was raised this year by Mr. Richard Willis, sponsor, and by the club members. All-in-all, 1976 was one small step for Ruskin; one giant leap for Creative Arts. Piecing the relief together is a tedious job. 42 Creative Arts MIRAGE STAFF SPONSORS PHOTO CONTEST. For the first time ever, the Mirage Staff sponsored a photography contest for the student body in which three photographs were chosen for quality and subject matter to appear in the yearbook. Kim Blaser took a right turn when she entered her photograph of a left turn in a smashed up VW. She received first place honors and a cash award for the humorous entry. Second place was given to Ken Gerry for his original en- try of a photographer’s look through a complex series of mirrors. The third place was given to Michele Bustamante who captured this llama in a delightful pose at World’s of Fun. Contest Winners: Michele. Ken. Kim. FIRST PLACE SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACE Paul Biagioli prepares to make his point. Mrs. Maupin and Toni Calvin discuss NHS business. Mr. Steck congratulates Mrs. Maupin turns the ceremony over to Steve Buie. Membership notices are handed out by Paul. I BlAG 10LI HEADS N.H.S. Outstanding Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service, these are the qualities that make up the basis for the National Honor Society. Club officers Paul Biagioli, David Dahms, Garry Baskin, and Steve Buie outlined these four qualities achieved by the one hun- dred and thirteen new members during the induction ceremony on March twenty-seventh. Under the direction of sponsors Mrs. Dorothy Maupin, Mrs. Catherine Vesce, and Mrs. Gretchen Janis, this year’s members held bake sales and spon- sored one night of the school play, The Bad Seed. Proceeds were used to keep up the sponsorship of the National Honor Society’s Korean foster son, Kim Myung Hee. This is the second year that NHS has sponsored Kim. Gaye Perera, NHS member, commented, Hopefully, future Honor Society members will be in- terested enough to continue funding Kim’s education. Roger Horne on his membership. N.H.S. Emblem David Dahms speaks at the induction ceremony. NHS 45 GREAT IS THE CIRCLE OF LANGUAGE! The members of the foreign language clubs at RHS have truly made the world a circle without a beginning and without end by breaking the communication barrier between peoples even further. Guest speakers were the main attraction of the Spanish Club. They made it possible for El Circulo Espanol to become familiar with the culture of many Spanish speaking countries. The speakers were a series of students and faculty members who wished to share their experiences of visiting a foreign country with others. The second Wednesday of each month, the club would take an imaginary trip to some Spanish speaking country. Mexico, Peru, Spain, the Honduras, and the Dominican Republic were among those countries which were the topics of the club’s discussions. Ms. Hernandez and Mrs. Dowell were the club’s sponsors. Officers for last year were President Michele Bustamante, Vice President Steve Wulff, and Secretary-Treasurer Amy Lacy. Together they planned a field trip for the club and its guests to dine in the Spanish cuisine of Casa de Montez restaurant. The French Club members were very busy last year being creative artists and salespersons. The club entered a float in the Homecoming Parade and they painted the windows with Christmas scenes and their wishes for a Joyeux Noel”. French Club promoted the spirit of Christ- mas in another way. Christmas candles were sold to the students of faculty members of RHS for their homes. Five hun- dred cinnamon suckers were sold to RHS students by the club. A series of bake sales made the lunches sweeter for all. These and many other fund raising projects made it possible for the club to dine at the restaurant Chateubriand and to go on a field trip to see the famed pantomime Marcel Marceau. The sponsor of French Club was Ms. Shoot, and the officers were President Sherril Nichols, Vice President Eldon Brown, and Secretary- Treasurer Cheryl Blosser. The German Club, sponsored by Mrs. Janis also had a dinner out. The cuisine of the restaurant Berliner Bar was enjoyed by all members of the club. A Christ- mas party was a big activity last year. Although, the German Club has not had many meetings they have not disbanded. The officers were President Mano Jones, Vice President Judy Harvey, and Secretary-Treasurer Tim Bailey. French Club presents the colors. French Club sponsor. Ms. Shoot, has cinnamon suckers coming out of her ears! Above: Mrs. Janis, German Club sponsor, takes attendence at all meetings. Eldon and Marie Brown figure net profit from the French Club fund raising projects. 46 Foreign Language Clubs German Club is entertained by a folktale from the “old country . German Club officers. Vice President Mano Jones, President Sherril Nichols, and Secretary-Treasurer Tim Bailey set the date for the next meeting. Spanish Club sponsor. Ms. Hernandez, and her Matador friend lean against the wall for support after a long club meeting. Spanish Club President Michele Bustamante. Vice President Steve Wulff. Sponsor Mrs. Dowell Secretary-Treasurer Amy Lacy, wait patiently for Spanish Club members to arrive. Spanish Club guest speakers. Glenda Barber and Rick Friesen tell of their experiences in Peru. Foreign Language Clubs 47 President Adrian Moore speaks at a meeting. MEDICAL CAREERS: LOOK TO THE FUTURE Sponsored by Nurse Wright, the Medical Careers Club was involved in many activities. The members took a field trip to Children’s Mercy Hospital, where they saw films about the hospital and toured the area. The club’s main concern was to help the less for- tunate. Food, clothing, and money donated from other clubs, was given to Vietnamese children at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Vitamins were sent to Honduras, where they are still recovering from last year’s hurricane. Members collected old eye glasses, which were recycled and sent to Central America. A larger membership this year, resulted from hard work and determination. Eyes never tell a lie. 48 Medical Careers Nurse Wright works wonders for Kim Hayes. I don’t feel any pressure.’’ said Nurse Wright, “so either we put this thing on wrong, or you're dead. I can't believe you’d really make me eat that! Medical Career members are so attentive. Medical Careers Club: Adrian Moore, Tammy Schaeffer and Michelle Phillips “Get this thing off!” exclaims Eldon Brown. I know my feet aren’t THIS big! Medical Careers 49 F.H.A. MAKES A CLEAN SWEEP On January 12, 1976, the girls in F. H. A. all got together and prepared an enormous meal. This feast was one fit for a king, but since they have no kings at Ruskin they invited the next best thing, their fathers. The occasion was thusly named Daddy Date Dinner, and this father-daughter dinner has become an an- nual happening. Sorry Mom! Along with the Daddy Date Dinner, F.H.A. gave parties for children in a local state school and for the Ruskin faculty. Money was raised by selling food to teachers and having tupperware parties. The year was topped off by a trip to Worlds of Fun. When Donna Haines, President of the club, was asked what Worlds of Fun had to do with F. H. A., she replied “Nothing.” “But we figured if we are the future homemakers of America, then we should go out and enjoy ourselves while we still can.” The F. H. A. helped ‘ make’’ the homecoming parade. 50 F.H.A. FHA Officers: Amy Hopkins, Pat Laughlin. Sherri George. Donna Haines. need to know is that this is a horse.” says Steve Arnold. RUSKIN RIDERS HORSE AROUND The horsemanship club is celebrating its second year of existence. Although the club failed to grow much in size, it did increase its activities ten- fold. Led by Steve Arnold again, President and assisted by co-sponsors Mr. Hall and Mr. Noland, the Ruskin Riders galloped everywhere from the Homecoming parade to trail rides in the country. Tours were taken of breeding farms and guest speakers appeared at several meetings to increase everyone’s knowledge of horses. An official flag for the club was purchased for use in parades and was first initiated by Steve Arnold in the American Royal Parade at Kemper Arena. I just hope the club continues to grow and people don’t lose their enthusiasm” said Mr. Hall. Well, R Riders, in the words of Mr. Spock: Live long and prosper! Ruskin Riders officers and sponsors: Mr. Noland. Pam Gebauer, Mr. Hall, Karen Keene. Nannette Trout, and Steve Arnold. Ruskin Riders 51 MATH CLUB ADDS UP. One of the more specialized clubs at Ruskin was the Math club. Sponsored by Mr. Hester, the club met monthly under the presidency of Shawn Shroer and vice-presidency of Don Ladwig. Math club explored the field of mathematics and possible careers. Field trips were conducted to the Kansas City Planetarium, Armco Steel, and the T.W.A. overhaul base. These activities totaled up to a profitable year for math club members. “What do you mean I copied the problem wrong! You’ve got to be kidding! Math Club Members. Club sponsor Mr. Hester. Ciub president Shawn Shroer. Tim Peterman defends Einstein’s theory of relativity. Doug Sharp is a 52 Math Club Guy Vincent prepares to make his move. CHESS CLUB MEMBERS “CHECK” IT OUT. The chess club differed slightly from all other clubs at Ruskin. Sponsored by Mr. Clark and Mr. Alford, members held tournaments or personal duels daily throughout the year. At a tournament held at Van Horn High School, Ruskin placed seventh out of approximately forty schools. To the members, chess is more than a game and their concentration and support proves it. TWO CLUBS UNLOCK DOORS TOGETHER The Key Club found a mate this year and her name was Keywanette. Side by side, they provided service to the community under the sponsorship of Ms. Brown and Mr. Perry, receiving much gratification from it. It was decided that maybe the two should branch off and “do good” on their own, The Key Club sold cokes in the cafeteria during activity period, at the Haunted House, and at Grandview’s Bicentennial Parade. Last fall, the male Kiwanis’ Club sponsored a “Cream the Cougars Day”, including $10.00 and $5.00 awards in a Bicentennial Essay Contest, and pie in the face, both providing lunchtime entertainment for anyone wishing to personally cream the Hickman Cat. Come Christmastime, the group, alongside the Keywanettes sponsored an elderly couple and collected canned goods for those less fortunate families. The traditional slave sale was scheduled for springtime and many a guy had to discard a little pride to carry his master’s purse. A car wash boosted the treasury, and a float trip was planned for the summer. As for the Keywanettes, they set out their first year with three goals in mind; enthusiasm, participation, and willingness, then incorporated these ideals in the Human Resources project. This included presenting an elderly man with a turkey and fruit basket. The girls also peddled their cokes and candies at the ballgames. Charter Night, December 8, at the Sheraton Inn in- stalled the officers to the tune of Steve Epley’s melodies. These girls were President Sara Nolte, Vice-President Janet Favazza. Secretary Jennifer Meloy, and Treasurer Toni Calvin. Spirits are lifted by a Key Club pyramid. Jennifer Meloy survives another Keywanettes meeting. Ms. Trindle wonders if she'll ever reach the toostie roll middle. Doug Johnson shouts instructions from the sidelines. 54 Key Club Keywanettes Mark Favazza. president of Key Club, did much for the club along with his many other activities. Members of Key Club sell their goodies at the Haunted House. Sara Nolte campaigns among the best. Brian Kurdi gets a close view of Jeff Birchard’s mighty fist. RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Kansas city V Key Club Keywanettes 55 Mr. Beers works “Behind the Scenes” with others At long last, credit has been given where it has long been due—to those who earned it, but did not have their names plastered everywhere for recognition. Yes, Ruskin has done some searching, and found the hard working people who made Ruskin what it is today. The “Behind the Scenes” program, set up by Mr. Beers, featured one of the hardworking individuals in the show case outside the library through photographs and a character summary. A committee of teachers and ad- ministrators selected those students who were chosen by teachers in all departments. The first of these hi-lighter students was Mark Moon, a typical “sticky fingers with his hand in first with everything. Following busy bodies” in- cluded Pam Plaskett, Pat Plaskett, and Sandy Sexton. Another example of “Behind the Scenes” effort was illustrated by the Junior Stand whose ability to take those endless orders on game nights, provided those little ex- tras the Prom needed to make it so special. All earnings acquired from the concession sales helped purchase everything from the band to the operation of the ball park fountains. Under the leadership of Sandy Sexton, workers; Brian Mills, Joyce Vansickle, Linda Golder, Barbara Moore, Tom Lacy, Tammy Fulte, Steve Knuth, Pam Wilder, Bev Rosenburg, Mark Wilson, and Marcia Golder were then given the recognition that has duly been earn- ed. It just goes to show that the active and efficient peo- ple are not always on stage. 'One person I shall never forget is Mr. Wrisinger. remarked Sandy Sexton. Is Pam Plaskett really as scared as she looks? I was just going back to my class Mr. Burkhart, explains Mark Moon. Behind the Scenes people of 1975-76. Behind the Scenes 59 Ruskin’s newest Chanters: Coach Clark and Coach Chism. Front: Tim Schaeffer. Mark Brewer. Mike Evans. Dennis Capra, Lance Shope. Greg Tindle. Doug Johnson. Jayme Roe. Ron Tucker. Carl Ward. Coach Clark. Row Two: Mike Donahoe. John MeKeone. Kelly Schaeffer. Steve Tindle. Jeff Loomey. Scott Ratty. Craig Locke. Matt Groh, Kale Lawson. Tim Ziegler, Coach Allen. Row Three: Danny Capra. Randy Long. Mark Anthony. Steve Johnson. Rick Allen, Todd Ratty. Corey Marone. Jeff Shuster. Pat Johnson. Coach Chism. Row Four: Russ Sullivan. Steve Shutz. Scott Armstrong. Tom Morrow. Bob Hefferman, Jim Carroll. Todd Lucas. Mike Davis. NOT PICTURED: Kevin Brown. Rick Chisolm. Mark Epperson. Kent Morril. Jim Shutz. For Lance Shope, this moment makes it all worthwhile. RUSKIN PINS WINS, BOYS HIT THE MATS. Wrestling originated as a test of strength and status. The Greeks, Romans, and many other civilizations used the sport in athletic competition for different awards. The art was changed through the many years and became the sport as we know it today. Ruskin organized its first wrestling team in 1963. There were many schools participating in that season of intrumurals. The competitions since that time have stiffened a great deal. Prac- tices for the squad were usually rough but very necessary when considering the brute strength of such schools as William Chrisman. Ruskin’s wrestling beginning didn’t realize an abundance of student body enthusiasm, but as Ruskin’s win-loss record improved to the extent of the team’s placing second in state, the student body backed the team all the way. As far as state competition is concerned, Coach Clark expressed faith in the team’s progress. From Romans to Ruskin—Wrestling has come a long way. Greg Tindle confronts his Hickman opponent. Jay Roe looks for a way to win! Wrestling 61 SOPHOMORES LEARN THE HARD WAY “I think the season was successful despite the fact that we ended up with one win, six losses, and a tie,” said Coach Gunther. Improving their skills and benefit- ting from their mistakes, the Sophomore Eagles played close and exciting games. “The knowledge we learned from losing should prove helpful in tur- ning the tables around next year for a winning season,” reflects quarter- back John Brennan. Ruskin 7 Center 23 Ruskin 14 Oak Park 18 Ruskin 9 Belton 0 Ruskin 13 William Chrisman 14 Ruskin 45 Parkhill 8 Ruskin 24 Raytown 0 Ruskin 14 North Kansas City 6 Ruskin 3 Lee’s Summit 14 Ruskin 7 Grandview 22 Ruskin 31 Hickman High 12 Junior Varsity 1-6 Sophmore 1-6-1 Sitting: Don Hoberecht. Frank Jackson, Paul Brashears, Bill Riley, Tanniqui Gordon, Kent Morrill, John Brennan, Butch Mewmaw. Kneeling: Richard Valentine, Mike Jefferson, Don Carter. Brad Keck, Steve Blair, Tim McCoy, Mike Gutshall, Mike Davis, David McNay. Standing: Craig Hamilton. Robbie Hunt. Tim Leap, Tom Allen, Tim Ziegler. Kevin Hartnett, Craig Ruechel, Paul Steen. Pat Johnson. Jerome Forte. Robert Stevenson. 62 Football Hickman students tampef Front: Mark Johnson. Chuck Ragusa. Bob Heffer- man. Back: Chuck Smith, Dave Silvers, Van Peterson, Ralph Wilson. LACK OF CONCERN SPELLS DISAPPOINTING SEASON The Junior Varsity football squad, which began the year with high hopes, fell to a dismal 1-6 season. “Lack of concern and organization,” commented Steve Williams, full back, “was the cause for the team’s disappointing record.” But the season was not a total loss, for next year the nest shall runneth over with talent for the 76 Eagles show excellent promise for their varsity year. with Ruskin's rocks. Front: Bob Berberich, Steve Brittain. Dwayne Sirkes. Back: Kevin Granger. Doug McKinney. Jeff Looney. Front: Brian Kurdi, Scott Huffman. Doug Johnson, Glen Curtis. Doug Cook. Ron Black. Ron Blazic. Back: Dale West. Chuck Haifele, Adrian Smith. Adam Gordon. Gary Martin. Steve Williams. Lane Fortner. Coaches: Front: Coach Gunther. Coach Harper. Coach Perry. Coach Clark. Back: Coach Beeson. Coach Partridge. Coach Nolan. Football 63 Rick Palmer. Brent White. Kevin Granger and Steve Brittain display game ball after Raytown Victory. Ruskin celebrates District Championship. As Jeff Birchard pursues. Shawn Wilson puts the clamp on a Grandview Bulldog. I 64 Football R.H.S. FOOLS THE STAR For the first time in eight years a Ruskin football team had a winning season. This year’s squad surprised students. Everyone’s determination and hustle helped to spark the ’75 Eagles into a winning and respected team,” expressed Tim Hockensmith, varsity tailback. The Eagles set three challenging goals before the beginning of the season. The first was to win the con- ference championship. The second goal of the team was to prove the Kansas City Star’s prediction of a 1-9 season incorrect. The final goal was to win District Championship. The season was topped by a revenge victory over the Hickman Cougers giving Ruskin the District Cham- pionship. This victory was especially sweet since a few Hickman students vandalized Ruskin’s property prior to the game. As Tim Hockensmith stated, We fooled The Star!” by Brent White’s end sweep. It's only a mere step away for Brian Kurdi now. Leaving fallen tacklers behind him. Tim Hockensmith rushes closer to a Ruskin score. David Ogilvie refuses to be brought down at any cost. Football 65 Rushing onward and upward is R. T. Steely. It's all down hill for Tim Kurlln. now! 66 Cross Country Doug Strauss displays Ruskin’s drive to win. Pacing oneself proves successful for Tim DeBord. Ruskin’s stiff competition becomes a rush for victory. Hood hustles it home. SOPHOMORES WIN VICTORIES FOR CROSS COUNTRY! “It was great!” “Absolutely!” This was Coach Alford's summation of the 75-76 cross country season. “I thought our team’s having so few juniors and seniors would mean trouble, but our sophomores really came through for us.” One such sophomore was Frank Hood, to whom Coach Alford referred as “Mr. Do-Everything.” Frank broke the school record in the two and one half mile run and went on to become the number one sophomore in conference... Frank commented on the season, “This year was exciting, fun and very fulfilling but, as a team, we still have a long way to go!” The Ruskin Eagles broke the school record three times with their best time having been sixty-eight minutes and forty-seventy-two seconds. These guys were running wild — so watch out! Determination and the will to win drives Frank Hood to success. Top Row: Frank Hood, George McCain. Kirby Clark. Jerry Cortez. Joey Birchard. Doug Strauss. Handy Rusk, coach Alford. Bottom Row: Ernie Leap. Tim DeBord. Claude Douglas. Craig Locke. Cross Country 67 Ruskin Eagles Fly Short of Success! “Never, never, never, but never give up,” was this year’s team motto as expressed by head coach Larry Frazier. This year’s team never gave up, but they didn’t win either. With a 4-22 record, the Eagle season was very frustrating. The games were all close and exciting, but somehow the Eagles always fell short of victory. Ken Blom, team captain, summed it up the best way by saying, “Lack of heighth and speed seemed to catch up to us in almost every game.” The Eagle nest was brightened by a few sparks dur- ing the course of the season. Ruskin won a third place trophy in the William Chrisman Tourney and a fourth place in the Center Tournament. They also won the district championship by defeating Hickman on their court. It was a very close game until Dan Williams tipped it in, at the buzzer! With many juniors getting Varsity experience, the Eagles should be flying high next year. Top Row: Manager; Mark Hardwick. Steve Hendrix, Dan Williams, Tom Foster, Walt Fletcher, Dan Cockrell, Manager; Greg Boer. Bottom Row: Darrell McCormick. Roger Horne. Coach Larry Frazier, Ken Blom, Brian Kurdi. A brief time-put to discuss the master plan. Pick-n-Roll frees Ken Blom for the easy shot. 68 Varsity Basketball The faces tell the whole story. DEFENSE!!! Basketball is a game of inches”. Warm-ups prepare Steve Hendrix for the big game. Flying to the rescue. Roger Horne completes a successful stuff. Sheer concentration helps Danny Williams at the free throw line. .A jT.Arift, Varsity Basketball 69 • Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound.” Sara Nolte puts In two. Time out gives the Eaglettes a chance to re-group. 70 Girl's Basketball Under extreme pressure. Diane Giambalvo t Practice pays off for Patty Daugherty! Up high goes Joyce Smith for the easy lay-up! sinks a free throw. GIRL’S FIRST YEAR “NETS” WINS In 1976, girl’s basketball was reinstated to the athletic program. It wasn’t since 1953 that interscholastic girl’s basketball had its place in the Ruskin scene. The Eaglette’s first year was a success indeed ending with an 8-5 record. Jodie Anders, a member of the Junior Varsity squad, commented that, “The season was a learning experience and we all enjoyed ourselves more than any of us anticipated we would. More importantly the new program offered girls a chance to take another place in athletics. With basketball in addition to the girl’s tennis and girl’s track, it offers an even wider variety of sports for the girls to participate in. Rose Centonze skillfully dribbles past a tough Chrisman defense! A briefing of the rules is beneficial for Teresa Hager. Top Row: Ms. Taylor, Karen Blankenship, Sara Nolte. Abbie Hallman, Patty Daugherty. Diane Giambalvo, Ms. Mager. Joyce Smith, Bottom: Leanna Kresse, Rose Centonze, Janet Pascoe, Girl’s Basketball 71 Twinkle toes . Mike Binkley rises above his opponents for a bucket. HARD WORK HELPS SOPHOMORE SQUAD WIN Watch out sports fans, the Sophomore Eagles are on the warpath! It took a lot of dedication and hard work, but it paid off. as the Sophomore squad pulled out the best record of anybody; winning seven and losing seven. The key to their success was team play and a lot of running at practice. Coach Doug Taylor was very proud of his sophomore squad and he should be too, for they showed true Eagle pride this year! Soft shot, makes an easy two, for R.T. Steely. Kevin Layton spreads for a pass. Leaving his pursuers Confusing their rivals from the north, Jeff Ralls and Carl Warden cause a fumble. 72 Sophomore Basketball Top Row: Don Carter. Russ Duncan. Terry Burton. Coach. Gary Kevin Layton. Danny Herron. Waldren Ruffin. Mike Binkley. Abram. Kelly Van Vleck. Gary Martin. R.T. Steely. Front Row: J.V. FOLLOWS IN VARSITY FOOTSTEPS Roses are red, violets are blue, we wanted to win, but varsity did, too! Thus began the J.V. year! With high hopes and a lot of enthusiasm the J.V. Eagles forged forth into the long season. And a long season it was, too! The J.V. team pul- ed out but two victories all year long, as lack of team play, speed, and heighth proved fatal at the end. One very positive thing to come out of this year, was that many Juniors and sophomores got a lot of playing ex- perience. Roses are red, violets are blue! This year is over, but next year is brand new! far behind, sophomore David McNay heads for an open basket. Sophomore squad coordinates to pull together the best season record of 7-7. Looking for an open teammate. Coach Gary Abram dribbles down court. Coach Harnden accepts the trophy for the over-the-belt-gang. OVER THE HILL GANG GETS “BELTED” Ruskin gymnasium was the setting for the fourth an- nual Ruskin vs. Hickman Faculty Game. Excitement, suspense, and a lot of laughs contributed to a very enter- taining night. Through thirty-two minutes of sweet, hustle, determination and a little bit of fun, the Eagles fell short of victory, 93-86. Assistant principal, Ken Burkhart was at the helm while the cheerleading was being provided by Miss Trin- dle, Miss Hernandez, Miss Brown, Miss Shoot, and Mrs. Gelsinger. One of the biggest surprises was our very own Mr. Steck dressed up as the head cheerleader. Larry Frazier and Gary Abram led the offensive punch for the “Over the Hill Gang”. But the hot hand of the Hickman “Over the Belt Gang” and some very fine defense proved fatal for the home team in the final quarter. The game also included a very enjoyable half- time show, which made the entire evening a great success. Supplied with a very effective screen Coach Noland sinks another. Gary Abram manuevers in for an easy two points. RUSKIN “BOGIES” DOWN Although there is not a lot of emphasis plac- ed on Ruskin’s golf program, this year’s team was the most successful for some time. The Eagles clubbed swingers placed third in the conference, with a 5-5 record. They were team 14 out of 23 in the district, and placed 2nd in the conference tournament. These are the highest ratings of any Ruskin golf attempts. The season was highlighted with the Eagle’s first golf medalist, Darrell McCor- mick, in the conference tourney. The medalist winning swing of Darrell McCormick, Grimacing, Coach Quest watches a tremendous shot for the sand trap. Ruskin’s Arnold Palmer. The seniors try to instruct sophomore Bob Blinzler on how to address a golfball. Somebody yell fore” and hit the ball! Golf 75 The evil-eye is portrayed by Rick Justesen. Another stretch, another strike for Randy Willbanks. Top senior athlete, Tim Hockensmith. A successful pick-off is completed by teammates Aaron Roundtree and Randy Willbanks. Roger Horne swings a score. Dug-in and ready to go is Sean Wilson. Catcher, Brian Kurdi chats with pitcher Randy Willbanks. 76 Boy’s Baseball EAGLES SLIDE TO VICTORY The Varsity Eagles, who were short on pitching depth and who encountered many injuries during the year, managed to hold their heads up high. They finished the season, playing five-hundred ball, with a 9-9 record. The Eagles had to work for everything they got, and it seemed like all the breaks went the other way! Randy Willbanks and Rick Justesen were the nucleus of the team, and their pitching was of the best caliber. With a 7-2 record, the J.V. squad managed to overcome the lack of superstars, and play together as a team to finish with the top baseball record. The sophomore team seemed to be in every game except for one inning, and it was that one in- ning that left their record at 2-10-1. Many superstars are returning next year, which should help the Eagle-fly high! Timing ones swing with the pitch is most important. The thirst for victory is seen in Aaron Roundtree. Out! A steal is just not successful when Brian Kurdi is catching. Eagles spread their wings. Boy's Baseball 77 Ernie Leap clears 11 feet. Jeff Birchard and the mile relay team break another school record. ‘Coach won't let us smoke cigarettes! Doug Strauss hopes he doesn’t get caught sleeping on the Job. Funny, Doug Strauss doesn't even resemble Kojak. Nice view, huh? Ken Gerry and the infamous Faulsberry Flop. LOOK OUT KANSAS CITY! Ruskin sports took a real turnaround this year. We have in the past few years been weak in football and strong in track, but not in 1976. “We usually do very well in indoor track,” said team coach, Mr. Alford. “Lack of stu- dent participation and support cost us a winning season.” Although the teams record was not one to be boasted about, the future holds hope! Injuries and inexperience hurt the Eagles cause this season, since the vast majority of this year’s team consisted of sophomores and juniors. Even as young as the team was, they still managed to gather a respectable fourth place in the Big 8 Tournament. Individual standouts were Frank Hood, who set a new school record in the indoor two mile run, and David Oglivie Conference long jump champion. A new record was established by Rick Palmer, Claude Douglas, Jeff Birchard, and Kirby Clark, who proved to be the Conference champs in the mile medley. Someday, the odds are bound to catch up with Ruskin. Every year a rash of injuries, sickness, and bad luck plague our teams. Nonetheless, we still manage to scrape up a small amount of respectability. Well, just hang in there Eagles, because our luck is bound to change. And when it does, look out Kansas City! Dennis searches for the finish line! Indoor Track 79 SPRING SPRINTS IN ! Spring track brought the Eagles as many wins as losses, for the 1976 team proved to be mediocre. Though the spring climate often brings rain, the Eagles managed to dodge a few of the thundershowers. In the Park Hill meet. Ruskin came out with 90 pt. to their 59. Lee’s Summit was rained out, but the Ruskin Relays were close when Raytown South won with a 3 pt. edge over Ruskin. In the conference meet, the Eagles attained a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, while Warrensburg brought a 6th place in the mile—2 minutes flat. The team remained undefeated in all dual meets, and took a 1st in the Joplin Invitational beating all Springfield schools. The men took 2nd place in the Ruskin Quadrangular. As far as outstanding individual efforts go, David Mark Favazza bears a lot of weight on his shoulders. Frank Hood tries to break record No. 3. Ogilvie, voted Most Athletic, lived up to the title when he nabbed a third in the district meet. Dave set the new con- ference record for the triple jump at 46’ V z and his name appeared on the Track Honor Roll in the Kansas City Star, for he was 4th in the State Meet. Five seniors have literally sweated out the past three years while lettering each year. Jeff Birchard, David Ogilvie, Scott Owens, Rick Palmer, and Steve Wiberg have stood by Coach Alford without letting down. Com- prising the coaching staff are head coach; Rick Alford, and assistant coaches; Larry Gunther, Larry Frazier, and John Beeson. Providing an incentive for the boys, Mr. Beeson’s previous records help to inspire a competitive spirit. Stepping in style with my converse shoes. . . up 1976 Spring Track Team Not Pictured—Mark Favazza, Rick Palmer, Blair McDonald, Scott Owens, Earnie Leap. Bruce McDaniel, Randy Horne. Kevin Granger, Ralph Wilson, Dennis Dinneny Everyone knows Ruskin’s fat men eat their spinach. Don Carter does the bump the hard way! Boys’ Track 81 Robin Hendricks puts the shot. Julie Camp clears the high jump. Will Doreen Jefferson make it over the high jump? 82 Girls' Track KEEP ON TRACKIN’ Tired bodies, aching muscles, sunburned faces, and skinned knees are not for boys only, but as of now, girls have the symptoms of well deserved success, too! Ms. Tharp, girls’ track coach, will always be proud of the girls regardless of the records. No, the girls did not win them all but they showed themselves that by sticking with the team they were equal or better. And at the same time they could show the people that they were also super. Several track stars have been noticed and honored but as a sophomore you are usually looked over; but, Julie Camp, Patty Daugherty, and Liz Peterson, stood up and were noticed not because of their grade but rather because of their ability. The girls’ track team knows what it is to work for something and receive the feeling of achievement. Warming up helps Diane Giambalvo run distance. Hickman and Ruskin “Trackers'’ line up for the hundred yard dash. Patty Taylor bends over backwards to complete this jump. Memories . . . Good form is shown by Julie Transmeier. Track coaches. Ms. Callen and Ms. Tharp, take roll. On your mark, get set. . . Girls' Track 83 SPIRIT GUIDES GIRL’S TENNIS TEAM! “This was a most successful season, I feel the biggest accomplishment was that we were one team that cared for each other and never gave up. This opinion, expressed by Abbie Hallman, reflected that of the entire team. A very successful season was had by both the Varsity and Junior Varsity squads with an impressive 11-2 record. “I’ve never seen a game played with so much enthusiasm and overall team effort,” commented Winnetonka’s tennis coach, Mrs. Donna Johnson, who was visiting Ruskin. Kim Boehm, the Varsity squad’s captain, represented Ruskin, placing first in conference and receiving an honorable third place in district competition. Beyond any doubt the season reached its lofty goals not only because of team accomplishments but because of individual ones as well. Tremendous spirit plus a very exciting and successful season made this my most enjoyable coaching season,” said Coach Moore. Victory . . . How Sweet It Is. 84 Girls Tennis Coach Moore spoke of the good ole days. A smile helped Tammy Fulte play her best. Concentration was the key to success for Bianca James. Kim Boehm psyched herself for her upcoming match. TEAM OF 76 LOOKING BETTER EVERY DAY First Row. left to right: Troy Fraction. Mark Wilmot. Steve Knuth. Pat Burns. Tim Bailey. Dan Eulitt. Second Row: Curtis Crawford. Greg Tiemeier. Tom Foster, R. T. Steely. Coach Moore. This year’s Boy’s tennis team didn’t prove to hold up too well in the courts this year, for the judges pronounced the verdict as guilty of achieving “no wins.” The racket”, under the leadership of Coach Wayne Moore, and team captain, Greg Tiemeier, persisted despite these losses, and optimistically anticipate the next season. Coach Moore serves game point. Tim Bailey shows his backhand. Curtis Crawford advances the court. Tom Foster reaches for the volley. 86 Boy's Tennis Coach Moore is ready and waiting. Like a three ring circus, the singles and doubles matches begin. R. T. Steely prepares for game one. Tom Foster successfully returns the ball. What goes up. must come down. Boy s Tennis 87 Front Row: Susan Sharp, Earlene Wolf. Cindy Purnell, Leah Whittington. Karen Thurnau. Second Row: Diane Hobbs, Arlene Eddings, Paula Donnell. Peggy Brockhouse, Cindy Blosser, Katrina Whittington. Patty Daugherty, LaDonna Neff. Susan Skivers, Rita Lightfoot. Third Row: Elaine McElroy, Cindy McGuire, Julie Transmeir, Kay Kersley, Alicia Foy. Sara Nolte, Kathleen Carroll, Cheryl Plosser, Coach Janis, Coach Gelsinger, not pictured: Yvette Gonzales. Susan Sharp watches as Cathy Shirley sets up a possi- ble score. Skill and finesse are combined by Leah Whittington. Lee’s Summit L 1-2 Grandview W 2-1 North K.C. L 0-2 Wm. Chrisman L 1-2 Park Hill W 2-1 Lee’s Summit L 0-2 Grandview W 2-0 North K.C. L 0-2 Wm. Chrisman L 0-2 Park Hill W 2-0 Ray South L 1-2 Truman L 0-2 Lee’s Summit W 2-1 Oak Park L 0-2 Raytown L 0-2 Southeast L 0-2 88 Girl's Volleyball GIRL’S VOLLEYBALL LACKS EXPERIENCE The second year of girl’s volleyball brought about quite an improvement over the first year, but they only managed fourth place in conference. Due to lack of ex- perience, the girls were frustrated game after game, as their opponents took advantage of their inexperience. All the games were very close, but a 5-11 record, brought about a falling short of one’s hopes! Mrs. Janis, volleyball coach, said, “Not only have we gotten better since last year, the girls got better each and every game.” “I see a lot of potential for next year,” com- mented next year’s coach, Mr. Abram. Volleyball All-Conference honors went out to Karen Thurnau who made the second team, and to Peggy Brockhouse and Sara Nolte who received Honorable Mention awards. “I played for two years,” remembered Sara Nolte,” and I loved every minute of it.” Peggy Brockhouse said, “Next year we should be fantastic, so watch out. . . ” A stunning serve awaits the opposing team from Patty Daugherty. Alicia Foy and Susan Sharp await a returning volley. Julie Transmeir shows us a couple of moves. Girl’s Volleyball 89 He flies through the air with the greatest of ease. Intramurals was designed to keep the students busy during the activity periods, and to create competition between the homeroom classes. It consisted of gym- nastics, basketball, and volleyball. Tournaments were held during the basketball and volleyball seasons. The winners of the basketball tourna- ment were the Super Sonics which consisted of Wayne Dahmer, Adam Gordon, Bruce McDaniels, Brian McDaniels, Nate Crane, and Wayne Blackmore. There was much competition in the volleyball tournament between Mr. Boone’s homeroom, the CPA’s (Certified Public Accountants) and Ms. Briggs’ Drama III class, The Third Act. First place was captured by the CPA’s which consisted of Vic Gomez, Brent White, Michelle Bustamante, Janet Fordemwalt, Gina Smith, Kirk Wright, Amy Jones, Kim Jones, and Paul Ellsworth. The students weren’t the only ones to take part. There was also much support from the gym teachers, Ms. France, Ms. Wiley, Mr. Harper, Mr. Dowell, and from Mr. Boone. INTRAMURALS RELIEVES DAILY TENSION Follow the bouncing ball. Jump ball, jump ball—get It, get it! Upside down or right-side-up? Brian Kurdi gives Jeff Birchard support. It's a bird, it's a plane, it's super eagle. Larry. Moe. and Curly Joe? There's a full moon out, tonight! I got it. I got it! Intramurals 91 Class Flirt and Cassonova—Nancy Gee and Vic Gomez Best Looking—Becky Terry and Jeff Ochs SENIOR SUPERLATIVES Perfect Couple—Debbie Brown and Danny Williams Most Popular—Chandra Barnhill and Mark Favazza Most Intellectual—Debbie Hammett and Paul Biagioli Most Likely to Succeed—Melissa Capen and Mark Favazza Best Dressed—Mary Greenwell and Best All Around—Terri Hatch and Mark Leland Roane Favazza Most Athletic—Sara Nolte and David Oglivie “MAYBE PEP CLUB IS UNCOOL BUT I’M GLAD I JOINED.” You know, I used to think Pep Club was only for girls who were madly in love with the star quarterback, but knew they’d never get him. If that wasn’t the reason for joining, then Pep Club merely served as a free ticket to Friday night’s game. As for that blue and gold clown suit, it is hardly figure flattering. Why the only good thing about the uniform is that it forces a girl to shave her legs every once in awhile.” Oh, well, I know that Pep Club is uncool, but I’m also glad I joined. It’s so much fun falling off bleachers, throw- ing balloons in the air, and embroidering pillowcases for some unexpecting guy. And there’s this certain feeling on the bus ride home after an away game when the girls blurt that asinine little, Who’s your lover, Mary Lou, who’s your lover?” And whenever we’d reach the bridge right before Ruskin, everyone would sing the school song. It always raised goosebumps.” Besides, when our team wins, I feel responsible. If we lost, I wasn’t yelling loud enough. And I hated to see those guys on the verge of tears after a smear, especially the star quarterback—he’s a fox!” 1975-1976 Pep Club Representatives Clap your hands and stomp your feet—Ruskin Eagles can't be beat! Pat and Pam—twins Ruskin couldn't do without. Pep Club 97 Happy moments captured in a picture. Pep Club Float carrying 1975-76 Homecoming Court. Patty-cake, patty-cake, baker's man!' Ten-hut! 98 Pep Club The 1975-76 Pep Club Officers sitting pretty. PEP CLUB HAS SPIRIT, HOW ABOUT YOU? 1975-76 Pep Club Officers President—Karen Conover Vice-President—Sandy Ellis Treasurer—Pat Plasket Recording Secretary—Annette Houston Corresponding Secretary—Kathy Jones Spirit Leader—Cheryl Ellis Represenatives: Senior—Darry Metcalfe Junior—Brenda Allen, Patti Pope Sophomore—Teresa Elliot, Janet Trussel Judy Cheeseman Ruskin's Three Stooges sabotage Park Hill’s Gym. Monkey see. monkey do? Aw. Shoot two! LaDonna Neff Kathy Morgan Connie McLean Caren Watkins Janet Fordemwalt Donna Reyburn Nancy Cubine Tammy Fleck Sheila Smith Sharon Corkran Dana George Captain: Nancy Cubine and Co-Captain: Shaila Smith 100 Chanters CHANTER SPIRIT LEADS THE MATCH. Echos of takedown, reversal, and pin cheers ran through the gym when the Chanters cheered the wrestling team on to victory in dual meets and several tournaments. The Chanters also participated in a cheerleading clinic at Center High School. The purpose of the clinic was to learn new chants and to get acquainted with girls from other schools. Winding up the season, the Chanters cheered Ruskin on to another big win at the State tournament in Columbia, Missouri. The sore throats, tired bodies, and aching hands were rewards when third place in State was captured by the wrestlers. As the girls traveled home, the tears fell, because the tournament marked the last time they would cheer together. The Eagles were also supported by the Grapplettes, who kept time and score at home dual meets. Grapplettes: Scorekeepers and timekeepers for wrestling Chanters 101 VARSITY HAS UNIQUE STYLE Take a lot of talent, add a little laughter, find a pretty smile and you’ve got Ruskin's Varsity Cheerleaders. Six enthusiastic girls at Ruskin made up this year’s Varsity Squad. They were Debbie Brown, (captain) Dawn Miller, (co-captain) Patti Johnson, Cindy Keyes, Vicki Lynn, Jolene Lawson. Picked for their spirit and precision, these girls have lived up to and gone beyond the point that was expected of them. They traveled to Springfield, Mo., last summer where they attended an annual camp consisting of 120 other squads, bringing home four blue rib- bons and the spirit stick. Also, out of all these squads they were voted no. 1 for style and spirit. But Ruskin’s unique in the fact that we not only have outstan- ding young women to lead the school spirit, but for the first time this year they have expanded and let the men show their talents. Together they led the school through a year of spirit, sportsmanship and fun. We all need somebody to lean on. Bright smiles give Varsity their vitality! Now you know why they were voted no.1 for style and spirit! Simon says, “It’s time to put Teamwork takes perfect timing. Debbie Brown Patti Johnson Cindy Keyes Vicki Lynn Jolene Lawson Dawn Miller Spirit comes from within for Vicki Lynn. Does Cindy Keyes really think she can fly? Top: Captain Beth Bruce. Tina Moore. Co-Captain Bev Root. Bottom: Kenna Lawson, Terri Giambolvo. Sandy Nicoll. We can't hold this position forever! 104 J.V. Cheerleaders Tina and Terri show that cheering and friendship go hand in hand. Tina and Terri try to convince the officer of their in- nocence. IN RAIN OR SNOW OUR JV SQUAD IS READY TO GO! It was undeniable that the JV cheerleaders were all doll-faces, each one of them bubbling over with personali- ty- Their playful little antics didn’t wait for football games—for last summer at cheerleading camp in Marshall, Missouri, they came up with quite a few ornery little pranks, pranks. While they stayed in the dormitory at camp, the girls decided to disregard the 11:00 o’clock bedtime rule, and sauntered around the building in their nightgowns. While they snooped around the basement, one of the girls found an old leg cast, and Kenna was nominated to receive the strange bedfellow. Needless to say, Kenna found her vocal chords in working order when she found the plaster leg in her bed. When the joke was over, the girls discarded the cast by tossing it into another squad’s bedroom. Despite these questionable activities, the girls easily earned five superior ratings, one outstanding and the spirit stick. Though sometimes the girls would introduce themselves as Mandy, Candy, Randy, Tandy and San- dy—to opponent schools, the squad actually consisted of Beth Bruce, captain, Bev Root, co-captain, Terri Giam- bolvo, Tina Moore, Kenna Lawson, and Sandy Nicoll. 1975-76 JV Cheerleaders J.V. Cheerleaders 105 Danny Williams— Although we didn't play football, we still wanted to be part of the team, and we feel being the male cheerleaders is our contribution. Darrell McCormick— With Danny Cockrell as lead soprano and the rest of us in a rich bass we really got the Pep Club yelling.” Roger Horne— Never think anything is im- possible. See. we accomplished the impossi- ble and now everybody’s doing It. Robert Richardson—“My eyes are open, I look, but do I really see? Danny Cockrell— Be silent, or speak something worth hearing. Don Culver—“To love life is to accept it! 106 Boy Cheerleaders “RUSKIN SPIRIT BOOSTED BY MALE CHEERLEADERS” The addition of six new guys to Ruskin’s football field may have been the reason for the large turn- outs at games; away or at home. The difference between these guys and the members of the football team was that they were cheering, not playing. The boys were added to the varsity squad about two weeks before the Belton game as the result of a dare. The guys helped the girls with their cheers and generated a little more spirit with such antics as angels”, “birds”, “pop-offs”, and other couples’ stunts. Not to be left out, the boys had their own cheer. It consisted of a six-man pyramid underneath the scoreboard—after Ruskin pulled ahead—with the top man pointing to the score and all chanting: “Watermelon, Watermelon, Watermelon rind Look at the score And see who’s behind.” Danny Williams, Danny Cockrell, Darrell McCormick, Robert Richardson, Roger Horne are all seniors and former members of Key Club. The sixth member is junior Don Culver. “If those guys have enough nerve and spirit to get out there and support the team that way then we should show our spirit by attending the games,” one student commented. And the student was right! The boys showed tremendous spirit and pride in their school and had fun doing it! This pyramid made it to THE KANSAS CITY STAR. Top left: And they call this game exciting! Bottom left: Rumor has it captain. Danny Williams, doesn't really need the megaphone to be heard. Right side: Danny Williams, Don Culver, Robert Richardson, Darrell McCormick, Danny Cockrell. Roger Horne. Two big smiles that always come shining through. ‘Pssst—look at that cutie over there, whispers Karen. DIGGERS “GET DOWN” Twenty-two talented girls plus Sandy Stowe, captain, and Karen Den- ny, co-captain, combined talents as the Blue and Gold Diggers. The Diggers performed several pom-pom and dance routines at halftime to bring much enthusiasm throughout the RHS gymnasium. Drill Team attended summer camp taking with them everything that could fit through the bus door. This included a routine to “China Grove” which brought back a third place spirit pom-pom and 70 top ribbons. That was enough to make any sponsor proud. Perfect performances aren’t as easy as they may look. Many after- noons and morning practices were spent making up, learning and rehear- sing these routines to their fullest. The girls devoted some evenings bak- ing cup cakes, cookies, and various other things to raise money for un- iforms and other customs. The girls all remember a few mishaps, especially when one of the Diggers slipped on a towel while doing a high kick and landed on the floor. Despite the fact that everyone started laughing,the girls maintained their poise and gracefully finished their dance. A tearful goodbye for the seniors while Kim Perkins and Debbie VanHecke keep a cheerful smile. 108 Diggers Sandy Stowe tips her hat as she's presented with flowers by Karen Denny, co-captain. Left bottom to top: Karen Denny, Monica Johannesmeyer, Barbara Hulett. Karen Moore. Debbie Hart. Right bottom to top: Sandy Stowe, Carla Bridges, Pam Plaskett, Kelly Meier, and Kathy McLean. Center: Debbie VanHecke, Gwen Gunnells. Denise Whitfield. Pam Makadanz, Susan Johns (replaced by Kim Perkins), Rhonda Broadhurst, Marianne and Diane Giambalvo, Kelly Brown, Karen Meek and Pam Mills and Tam- mie Wilson. TRY THAT ON FOR SIZE! We always practice flying. It's easy! Leave it to Rhonda to start the ripple. “Did I say you could lean on me? asks Kelly Brown. Diggers 109 Take the picture, would you! — Brenda Allen Smile when it hurts. — Dana Wilson That's the patriotic spirit. — Jennifer Meloy 110 Baseball Cheerleaders B.C.’S ADD S.T.Y.LE. As the baseball season rolls around, new spirit leaders take over in command. These leaders are known as the Baseball Cheerleaders. This year the squad captain was Terri Hatch. The B.C.’s attended every varsity game and rooted the players on to victory. . . sometimes! They added a new flair to the game of baseball. The B.C.’s gave Ruskin baseball some style and class that is found in most other sports. They helped bring life to the baseball diamond. So if you attended a Ruskin baseball game, and you heard from the distance a group of girls cheering, screaming, and yelling as loud as they could, you can bet it was Ruskin’s very own Baseball Cheerleaders! B.C.’s fly high! We had rainouts, too. Pam Mills. Terri Hatch. Dana Wilson, just taking it easy. A view from the dugout. Jennifer Meloy. Dana Wilson, Randi Weis. Janet Favazza. This is how it is done.” — Randi Weis The swinger of the squad. — Janet Favazza Now listen here, girls.” — Captain Terri Hatch. Wait a minute. I'm not doing that! Baseball Cheerleaders 111 FLAG TEAM MARCHES ON. . . The Flag Team added color and enthusiasm to the band. The formations which the girls performed were accented by the color and movements of the flags. On occa- sion the girls composed their own routines, which, to Jill Haf- fa, team captain, was the highlight of the Flag Team’s perfor- mances. The girls hope this new found success will increase an- nually. Karen Kurzweil and Becky Epley dance to the music.” Sharon Vandevyvere and Barbara Gabel pose for Flag Team pictures. Along with Flag Team duty. Karen Kurzweil helps in the Top Picture: Karen Kensinger and Debbie Draper. Bottom Picture: Becky Epley and Stacy Wheeler. Team V library. Co-captain Sherri Milton and captain Jill Haffa. The Flag Team leads the band in the homecoming parade. “And I thought carrying a flag was hard, says Alicia Foy. Alicia Foy and Rita Lightfoot. Sharon Vandevyvere and Barbara Gabel. Not pictured Karen Kurzweil. Mr. Snodgrass arrives EAGER for another 7:00 a.m. band practice. ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE COMES FIRST Ruskin athletes, under the sponsorship of Jim Clark, have an honor society all of their own. . .the “R Club. The club consists of boys who have lettered in a major Ruskin sport. From baseball and track to foot- ball and golf, the R” Club is a conglomerate of the most athletically superior Eagles. However, the average jock cannot afford the time from his busy schedule to devote to the organization. Therefore, the lack of meetings wasn’t the result of apathy—but rather a lack of spare time. Just the same, the lettermen were capable of sum- moning up four officers—Jeff Birchard, pres., George McCain, vice pres., Frank Hood, both secretary and treasurer. Even though the boys’ enthusiasm was better exemplified by overcrowded jock jackets, the “R” Club will always stand for athletic excellence. Meeting’s adjourned till next year. 114 R-Club The members of . - 33 'R Club meet to discuss an upcoming fund raising project. A “once in a blue moon” meeting. “PROM COMMITTEE GIVES THEIR BEST!” Well, America may have been around over two- hundred years, but 1976 proved to be the first year for an honest to goodness “Ruskin Prom Committee.” Whereas in previous years Prom just happened, this year it was ac- tually organized. The theme of the gala event of the year was ap- propriately entitled “Miracles” as many a girl sat at home thinking to herself, “It’ll be a miracle if I get to go...Just the same, quite a few miracles occurred considering the successful outcome. Head honcho for the committee was Don Culver, and to assist him were Ruth Fallen, Bob Gahagan, Karen Moore, Vicki Lynn and many others. They saw to it that the Hors d’oeuvres were served hot, and to create a romantic atmosphere, the fountains provided a water spectacular. All in all it was lovely and simply splashing. At Prom. . .are you kidding! Long hours of meetings and determination resulted in a very successful and enjoyable Prom. Committee members model tuxedos to advertise Prom 1975-76 Prom Committee, sponsor Roy Beers Frank Zappa at Prom???????? Prom Committee 115 , Wr -iV . Jyt J - jjtiu w X {u % ■ J |v 't rwtt' - kX j 6 A -iL f vUC Ia ! jol V HOMECOMING SPIRITS BUILD AS DAYS ROLL BY September 29th was no ordinary morning. Rather, it was the beginning of the annual Ruskin Spirit Week. The Pep Club sponsored a spirit chain that lasted the entire week, resulting in the seniors being victorious. Tuesday featured an assembly for all Homecoming candidates each escorted by a football player. Wednes- day was Overall Spirit Day, and the students, decked out in their faded bibbies”, voted for the girl they felt would best represent their class in the contest. Thursday night, at the pep rally, underclassmen, seniors, and alumni joined together to give their sup- port to the football team. Friday, the students donned in blue and gold and voted for the Homecoming queen, beginning the day’s activities. It was climaxed by the parade at 6:00 followed by the game at 7:30. Although the game ended with a score of William Chrisman-14, Ruskin-13 the spirit that had built up all week was not dampened. The crowning of the Homecoming queen, as in the past, highlighted the half time ceremonies. The Blue and Gold Diggers happily applauded as Chandra Barnhill was announced the 1976 Homecoming Queen. Later that evening, Chandra reigned over the dance, accompanied by her court: Terry Hatch and Debbie Brown, senior attendants; Vicki Lynn, junior attendant; Beth Bruce, sophomore attendant. For all involved, the night was one to be long remembered. Top Row: Terry Hatch and Debbie Brown, senior attendants. 118 Homecoming Outside Daniel Boone’s cabin, Ronnie Culver and Paul Ellsworth demonstrated Skinning the Bears . ‘The 1976 Homecoming Queen was Chandra Barnhill!” Tbe beaming Chandra show- ed her pearlies. Did George Washington really get started this way? Overall Spirit Day was popular with Mr. BurKhart. 1976 Homecoming Queen and Court: Beth Bruce, sophomore attendant; Terry Hatch, senior attendant; Chandra Barnhill, queen; Debbie Brown, senior attendant; Vicki Lynn, junior attendant. I knew my contacts were here somewhere. said Jeff Birchard. The newest addition to Ruskin is . . . MEN cheerleaders. Drama buffs carry The Longest Sign in the World . Members of the cross-country team advance to Mr. Alford's cries of Mush! Clowning around is a favorite pasttime of Jamie Priddy, Cheryl Thyer, and Chris Eagles put the Bears in their place. Zalewski. 120 Homecoming 1976 INSPIRED HOMECOMING THEME— ‘THE AMERICAN DREAM’ Everyone can get excited over a parade, especially a Ruskin Bicentennial parade! The streets were lined with people, hearts were filled with joy, and chants of hopeful victory were shouted as the band, followed by the Steck family, marched through the streets of Ruskin Heights. In keeping with the Bi-Centennial theme, Mr. Steck sat upon a four and a half foot horse, with his family dressed as colonists. The theme, “The American Dream”, was portrayed by many of the entries. The class of 76, after winning the prize for the best float in their sophomore and junior years, again defeated the other classes in their depiction of “Write Off The Bears”. It is definite that all involved in the spectacle showed a good deal of school pride and spirit, and the onlookers got more out of it than a few tossed candies. Captain. Sandy Stowe, and co-captain, Karen Den- ny. lead the drill team down Longview Road. Gorilla from the haunted house adds to the delights of the parade. The sophomores “Cross on to Victory with Joey Flag team and band wait for others (George Washington) Birchard. to catch up. Again, seniors win the prize for the best float. Mike Brady with sophomore attendant. Sandy Decker Military Bail Queen. Dawnie Hughes, escorted by Walt Fletcher Brenda Steely, senior attendant, and Dean Funk Junior attendant. Charlene Hackathorn, and Mike Jaramillo MILITARY BALL 1975-76 The date; Saturday, March 13, the place; Richard’s Gebaur AFB Officers Club, the event; Ninth Annual Military Ball. Evening ceremonies began with opening remarks by Lt. Col. R.S. Moise, the new JROTC instructor. His com- ments were followed by a not so rare, but not too done steak dinner. (That’s the first time in three years for a near perfect Military Ball meal, but then, who's counting?) Cadets danced to music intermittently played by Lakewood, a local band. The highlight of the evening, the crowning of the queen and her attendants, came during the band’s break. Msgt. Hilton Hayes revealed the atten- dants as Kelly Watkins, freshman; Sandy Decker, sophomore; Charlene Hackathorn, junior; and Brenda Steely, senior. Then with tear-filled eyes, the ecstatic Daw- nie Hughes was crowned the 1975-76 Military Ball Cueen. Kelly Watkins, freshman attendant, with Scott Camp 122 Military Ball Doin' the bump. bump, bump! Entertainment was provided by Lakewood. 123 The crowning touch. me? We’re not as think as you drunk we are.' Cadets dance to the music. Who pays the tab. you or Leslie Davis and Chuck Haefele share a coke. Jill Haffa and her escort patiently await their pictures to be taken. Connie Rough, Janet Burch and their dates have just arrived. 124 Prom MIRACLE A miracle is the swoop of a bird And the gesture of your hand. A miracle is the blaze of the sun And the sparkle of your eyes. A miracle is the crash of the waves And the flute of your voice. A miracle is the cool of the winds And the warm of your arms. A miracle is rain and roses And all else is creation When I’m With you. Mark Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Beers relive past memories. ■1 Don Culver, head of prom committee, and his date Rhonda Sartain. Steve Corkran and Jeanne Boursheski are introduced with prom committee. 1975-76 Prom Committee and Senior Class officers. Smile Joey, you're on candid camera. The guests enjoy dancing to latest disco-sounds. Shadowmere was the featured band. Don Culver attends the guest book. 126 Prom A few guests linger out onto the balcony. Lori Mason and Ron Culver boogie the night away. “MIRACLES DO HAPPEN AT 1976 PROM’’ “Miracles” was the theme of the '76 Prom and it was ap- propriately named, for in everyone’s life there occurs miracles. Royal’s Stadium was the impressive setting for Pom ’76. Lighted fountains provided a view of the water spectacular. The romantic candlelit atmosphere was enhanced by dance music from “Shadowmere.” As arriving guests signed the guest book, they were formally announced by Pat Plasket and Tim Buie. The success of the prom was due largely to the hard work of the Junior Stand and the Prom Committee, sponsored by Mr. Beers and Mr. Burkart. The high standards of the “Miracles” prom exhibited Ruskin’s greatness. It will be hard to match in the future years. Pam Mills and Jody Osborne enter onto the world of Miracles. John Rice and Sandy Stowe select some hors-d’oeuvres. What’s the matter Andy, did you lose Sue? Prom 127 And They Lived Happihj Even K'ften. . EZn A.’.hite She was a pnincess in a iainy tale. He was a poon man'6 son. They met, they talked, they laughed a while, But it mi all in faun. They had to go thein i epanate myi and ionget tiyuj even, met, And they lived happily even alien... ion awhileX Eanly in the afttihnoon one elean bnicht summenjfljc day, r The poon boy ton out walking, nowh ie special, jmt passing time. He walked into what hii intends would call the othen iide oi town,not looking ion anything special, juit paiiing tJ.me. He came upon a huge white houie with tneei, and ilowem, and a ginl— a pninceii in a iainy tale. Again they talked, again they laughed. And they lived happily even alien... ion while. When they met a thind time, I think not by chance, They let thein ieelingi ihow, . Though they wene earned and ihunned, they let evenyone know - . that they wene in love. But they couldn't itay thene, sot they leit. And they lived happily even alien........ion awhile. One day a ai feed me dbu About whazma in heaveiiij m li hen moM daddy wilM with hen when ihe diei. She was wonnied about hen iniendi. She mnted to know ii ihe could eat ice cnearn an y , cooki.es in heaven She wanted to know ii God made evenybody oven-'again She'i older now And ihe'i itill asking these queitiem. Vebbie Wait ' J union i m Anonywom In Good Gnaces Aj ten kali the yean vm done, The yearbook staH iound hope Even though they lost a nun. They neatly gained a Pbppe. Doug Shanp . Serio n Boenda Reed Sophomore. Jtoite a Poem - , , «—Jl . . ' ' i B igmio, this poem ■ _____ nevex.yoiiien one before r -y ‘V - In this mStuf V'dft .ven and papeo , ' f I've ncveo beeyffco booed j.,%- ' Ii Love ! With, you-know-who s taxing at me ■ '‘taking tuAc I get this done I ((eel I'm read; to go to slectf- And ihe thinks I'm having (un 3j „. ‘is just anotheo wood, Lost in meaning, And not always heaod. I don't know what to woite I'm I And n o( a line ! wait (oo the belt to King m thi.6 04 mine. Love ii like the dau, Long, sweet, and waom. Shining in eveou way. Randy Stendebach Sophomoae Love i like the iky. It muit have an end, But we oeally don't know why. Love ii like a lake Spaokling, winding, and (oeih. You have to leann to give and take. Love ii like a light Showing you the way to go, Not knowing ii you aoe always tight. 7% Love ii like a soldieo Hooked with the icaos o( battlei won. And the pooblems have juit begun. It ii slipping Like sweaty haMs Hanging on a ledge, It ii i lipping I ' , Melody Soychak Sophotoote Love ii like a nomad Going (oom one place to another, Thinking oi all the good times you've ha Love ii like a calendao- Hanking o(( each day ai it paaei, Hoping iome day it will cease to vxrndeo. Love is in youo heaot. you must (eel deep down inside Poo. this ii the moit impootant paot'. tjlji.1 11. i want to be (oee but not just with me i want someone to shaoe my (oeedom oo else it oeally isn't (oeedom at all. Ruth Pollen Junioo Auge otf my Eyes Vf Y ' i i I guess iX's kirtda' hand, living in the. past. And knotting all along, that the memoniet won’t last. Bui tAying to make ends meet. Hot accepting uoua defeat. Can't you hea i the futuAe catling out uoua name? Can't you see that things uwn't always be the same? To A evenu stoA that falls, I a new one alwaits glows. To a eveny dAJtam that dies, a new one always gAows. Vou leave tittle paAt of. you, most eSmywheAe you go. Vou even leave an impAint pn people you don’t know, you hive with me - ireveA since the veAy staAt. Angels like youAself, hold special places in my heoAt’. So now I wish you happiness in eveAythinq ‘you do. And matt the be f txyvebe ycuAs, lyouA whole life through. PeAhaps 7 neveA told you thought you'd Aealizei j You'll always be quite special and an Anoel in mu Eues lt: 1 i TuAn away fAom me now Befoxe it's too haAd to le Toa I have not yet had time to find you, oA to aA to love you too deeply. Vou have uoua woAld, and 7 mine. 7 have not had time to AUca mine to fit youAS. My vision of you is fading So tuAn may fAom me now. Toa I am obsessed with mrt need foA youA JLy And if 7 should find 0ua times too pleasant. Then 7 will hold on to you too tightly And dfiown you with my simple affection. Softy fAom Anonymous go Acw, za go and help a fZmtp 10 I'm not souie is icaHy ntyAfiiI a fAiend include lying foA them? a fAiend include giving until 7’ 1 a fAiend include losing myself? t on?. . 1; ..v,. .. mm ii , I go uou), to go and help a foien Cadhy CliAistian love is too sweet ’T piUcn a mkj too beautiful to hide, too loyal to be dishorns too patient to shout fit an too W«cfr'V 1 to huAt. Shawn Vanhoi ipledto do A e. my eyeA and ■It .the. pain and 40wow could till tomonnow. Bat now I can eyeA, ( on all thoic palm one dze. Sonnowa that will neve die, palm that can only lie. And Ao my intend I ay to you, tii love that’a been loAt by me and you. TIa not a love m o{ a loveA, but a love {nom one intend to anothen.. Banbana Hlbdon Senioa meet, but on a Ion.... ii {oneven oa {cneven ' e a my to a pend a lonely • a mall aA yeste-iday? Time that mmt have gnown. Ton we Aeanched on. juAt a view We tnled to {Ind oun way, docnA. Can It be we wene tln e began to pay ItA tike the Aoit new-{alien anow . doWA gently on the gncundi below. - a nice to touch, and nice to hold, I A-touted to cny when A he woa Add. At night, In bed, TO'd cuddle to keep wamr On. hide unden. the covem dating a Atonm. The baby wa6 mine and Ahe undenAtood, I told hen. my p no blew a when eve a I could. Hen little noAe neven. got cold, I neatly did cny when Ahe woa ao- M y baby woa n’t a colt on. a cute l ttle pup Ho, my baby uxu, a kitty-----------clcAe- Love a Tnlend Love dotA not {all between man and woman alone. But between the childnen o{ God - Love thy Tnlend .... And he a hall love back. Love and Undem landing Whisper to me softly what you feel. There is nothing in your life you. must conceal. Juit open up your heart and let it flow. KIL the thing that have happened, let them go. I Mill try to understand in what you sail. Jf I try hard enough, Vtl find a wau. I'm not saying your, problem will disappear, But they might not be so bad when I’m near. you'll feel better if, you forget all the bad. Just remember all the good times we've had. Just call me when you're feeling down, I will try to bring you back around. I'll travel with you down the road of your future. Keep a smile on your face and feel secure. {ilhen you're lonely, I will always be your frrend. From the beginning of our lives untsl the end. But there's one thing I ask of you. Just keep on loving me the way you do. Han ay M arks Senior Sadness Lonely, Angry . Never-Ending, Heartbreaking, Vos appointed Never, wanting to see that face jzga .n. Remembering, Forgiving, Loving Rcjoicefui, WerwheSued Happy. Betty Williams Sophomore FLAME The brillant flame's glow Warms !LJ|Qp ? As its romantic arrogance destroys all it touches, Burning ayxuj life with a brush of its kiss. Katrina Whittington Sundrops Netting from the sun Like tears. The sphere of mortal life Absorbing it all for another dmj. Barbara No ore Sophomore The SkaA.fi • : ' t . The. most feared. f-tslvof all I t roams the sea by day and night, A tunyt, in seoxch oft its prey. Iti eyes fix upon its victim It circles, round and round Then finally makes iti move... The jouAney a faits again. Betty Williams Sophomoxe Oua Love The datji come and go alt too quickly. Just a oua love did. Wouldn't it be nice if love could be forever just like eveAuone tat hi about? uiould be tike that. E peciatly when you told me, there’s no use fighting love that it,; xtally is Oua beautiful precious love. That’A what you told me. But then you said people change their minds, and things change, and situations, and you know what?, uou'xe sight. But all these things Haven't changed me. Because love is forever. At least mine is fox you. Vana hlighswongex Seniox The Test Sitting hexe with my mind at xest, 1 flunked anothex Seniox Hath Test. But don't you woxaij and don't you feax I’ll bring up my grade latex this yeax. 7 4 £ in £hi ckoUA. tv iyday, But seldom heax a woxd that the teachexs say. I come to this class and I toy to woxk. When I fail; I quit; am I just a Jexk? Like many othexs; suxe I could cheat. But that won't help when I have to hit the stxeet. I d bettex staxt now while 1 have the time, I won't be a Bum without a thin dime. I'm not a Poet and this is no joke. These axe txue feelings and txue woxds I spoke. Wayne Blackmoxe Seniox 136 Ruskin’s own Dude Ranch? America’s heart-throb. Shirley Temple. When I grow up. I want to be. . . Mr. Steck kicks off the show. Ladies and Gentleman.......Bob Hope? Allen Cole skis to center stage. Paul Hulett and Allen Cole broadcast live from R.H.S. stage. IS THIS TALENT? Saturday, April 3, in the Ruskin gymnasium, the Booster Club held their annual Talent Show. Students, teachers, and parents danced, joked, and sang for the ap- preciative audience. Many hidden talents were discovered ranging from a Shirley Temple pantomime, to a strip tease act, to scenes from Rogers and Hammerstein’s West Side Story. The Talent Show, Garage Sale, and Haunted House were the major fund raising activities of the year for the Booster Club. The proceeds were distributed to many different areas of student activities. Booster parents display their talents. The drama classes perform scenes from West Side Story . This beats walking! Booster Club Talent Show 137 Is it always this exciting to never miss a day of school? exclaims Mark VanCil. Top, Outstanding Gold Choir student. Mark Moon. Bottom. Pam Plaskett accepts her award from Mrs. Langford. Watch out next year for Kris Turpin, top ranking Junior. Vice-President Patty Watson accepts her award. AWARDS 9 I ASSEMBLY SURPRISES FEW Awards Assembly—1976. Blair McDonald receives his Navy Scholarship for 4 years. CLASS OF 1976 Valedictorian Gregory Jones Salutatorian Paul Biagioli SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS National Merit Letter of Commendation Beverly Kerr Sherry Shadwick National Merit Finalist Gregory Jones Ward Smith National Achievement Scholarship Program- Commended Students Cheryl Brock Marvin Tigner Ruskin Good Citizen Award Daughters— Of American Revolution Paul Biagioli University of Missouri Curators Scholars Paul Biagioli Joan Boswell Debbie Hammett Gregory Jones Jodi Vandiver Girl's State—Summer of 1976 Jill Guthrie Summer Science Institute University Of Missouri—Columbia Steve Knuth Missouri Federated Women’s Clubs Sophomore Pilgrimage Frank Hood SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS AWARD Bausch And Lomb Award Greg Jones Rensselaer Award Don Ladwig Greater Kansas City Science Fair David Dahms PERFECT ATTENDANCE 12 Years Mark VanCil 4 Years Curt Jones Normon Lute Sherri Milton Awards Assembly 139 STUDENTS ARE PROUDLY AWARDED The stage band performed various numbers at the Awards Assembly. DECA contest winners. Front Row, left to right: Vicki Decker, Naomi James. Marcia Fennessey. Second Row: Mary Greenwell, Ray Urton, Jeri Roberts. Top Row: Martin Ricono. advisor. Dan Allen. Tom Brothers, and Jim Crane, advisor. Top ranking student of the sophomore class. Frank Hood. Mark Favazza receives his award for an outstanding job as S.T.U.C.O. President. 140 Awards Assembly Mr. Burkhart’s helping hand—Mark Moon Outstanding Orchestra Student. Doug Sharp, receives his award from Mr. Touslee. Missouri Curators Scholar, Debbie Hammett, accepts this award from Mrs. Langford. AEROSPACE EDUCATION AWARDS American Legion General Military Excellence Award Dean Edwards Aerospace Education Award Brenda Steely Air Force Association Award Keith Garton American Legion Scholastic Award Susan Giles Daughters of American Revolution Award Teresa Farr National Sojourners Award James Smith Reserve Officers Association Award Mike Jaramillo Sons of the American Revolution Award Tim Bailey DECA Dan Allen District Vice-President Jeri Roberts State Secretary-Treasurer Students of the Year Naomi James Vicky Decker HOME ECONOMICS Family Living Leader of Tomorrow Gaye Perera GOLDEN EAGLE BAND AWARDS John Phillip Sousa National Band Award Michele Rogge Golden Eagle Band Awards Curt Jones Cathy Christian Dave Burton Ron Blake Jeff Park Cheryl Sperman Band Service Award Carol Johnson Battle of Bands Ron Dake Jeff Park Original Compositions Michele Rogge Richard Wilbur Drum Major Camp Dave Kennedy INDUSTRIAL ARTS Woodworking Steve Wiberg Grand Prize “Panton’s outstanding woodworking trophy” Awards Assembly 141 Sara Nolte is awarded for outstanding performance in basketball. 142 Sports Banquet Mr. Partridge presents an award to Gil Potter Rick Brittain is named football's outstanding defensive player. Joey Birchard receives the Jerry Smith Memorial Award. FRUITS OF A STRENUOUS SEASON May 11, 1976, Ruskin’s outstanding athletes were awarded for their year’s performances. The lettermen were the guests of honor at the Booster Club’s Eighteenth Annual Awards Banquet. Area businesses donated trophies for the occasion. The trophy winners were as follows: Football—Bob Simpson Carpet, Tim Hockensmith-offense, Rick Brittain- defense Volleyball—Bannister Bank, Karen Thurnau Wrestling—Crest Food Center, Jim Schutz and Lance Shope Basketball—Lyon Drug, Ken Blom Tennis—Jerry’s Sports Shop, Greg Tiemeier Tennis—Red Bridge Bank, Kim Boehm Golf—Etem Insurance, Jim McCarthy Track—Dean’s trophy, David Oglivie Track—First National Bank of Kansas City, Karen Thurnau Basketball—Metropolitan Bank, Sara Nolte Baseball—United Missouri Bank of Hickman Mills, Tim Hockensmith Danny Gauldin Memorial Award—Jeff Birchard Jerry Smith Cross Country Memorial Award—Joey Birchard Outstanding Female Athlete—RATAP, Karen Thurnau Outstanding Male Athlete—Bannister Bank, Tim Hockensmith Kim Boehm is awarded for outstanding per- formance in tennis. Tim Hockensmith is named Outstanding Male Athlete. Sports Banquet 143 I LAURA GABEL “Some people won’t be lucky enough to see it.” Bev Root The Bicentennial year seemed to bring out the best of sophomores, such as Frank Hood who was Ruskin’s Top Cross Country Man. The class selected out- standing students to send to the Red Cross Leadership Camp and they stepped out and started their own Blue Choir which has never been done before. This is also the first year for sophomores to be involved in such classes as Tournament Forensics and Journalism. The class of 78 recognized its individuality and made its own break away. SeffWME MCE-PRE5IDE Ackerson, Kurt Adams, Jeffery Albert. Tammy Allen, Ricky Allen, Tom Alumbaugh, Larry Amador, Magdalena Anderson, Carole Anderson. Kimberly Anthony, Mark Armstrong, Michael Ashley, E. Kyle Atkinson, Glynn Attebury, Melissa Austin, Athena Bagby, Tim Barden, Kemberly Barnett, Darrell Barnett. Shane Barnhill, Andrea Beamer, Sandra Beckett, John Beffel, John Begley. Cristy Benson, Marie Anna Bennett, Stan Bishop, Harvey Billings. Donna Sophomore class election posters. Birchard. Joel Bjorgo, Richard Black, Terry Blair, Steve 'I don’t believe it,” exclaims, Bev Root. 146 Sophomores Blankenship, Karen Blinzler, Robert Bliss. Mary Bollman, David Boone, Ricky Borer, Virginia Bough, Kathy Bowers, Diana Bowmar. Dorothy Boyles, Anette Bramble. Cynthia Brashears, Paul Brennan, John Brooks, Katrina Brown, Bonnie Brown, Clifford Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Kevin Brown, Lisa Brown. Marie Browne. Michael Bruce, Elizabeth Bryant, Monty Buhrman, Richard Buie, Tim Bullard, David Bullock, Katherine Burge, Richard Burgent, Brian Burns, John Pat Burrow, Patrice Buster, Sherry Byxbe, Deann Callstrom, Randy Calvin, Tamara Cameron, Harold Cameron, Kenny Camp, Julie Caponetto, Dana Carper, Richard Carr, Louise Carroll, James Carroll. Kathleen Carson. Jeffrey Carter. Donald Carvell. Jane Carver. Steven Cerniglia. Teresa Chapman. David Cheeseman. Judy Chisholm. Jimmy Christiana. Carol Cisneros. Santos Clark. Gaye Clark. Kirby Clark. Robert Cohoon. Karen Coker. Richard Cole, Frank Collins. Donna Collins. Elizabeth Collins. Robyn Courier. Charles Coyazo. Tammy Coyle. Patricia Crawford. Curtis Crippen. Raymond Crosby. Michael Curtis. Kelly Cushing. Thomas 148 Sophomore Decker. Sandra Degenhardt. Dervst Delatte. Jaudon Jennifer Meloy crunches ice at a Pep Club Meeting. IAL IS OVER CELEBRATED Gwen Gunnells Dinneny Dennis Donahoe Michael Donnell Eric Donnelly Craig Dories Tammy Douglas Claude Duncan Joel Duncan Russell Bev Root takes a break from J.V. cheerleading. Edwards Wanda Eggers Cathy Eib Terry Teresa Elliott Elmer Joel Endecott Lesa Epperson Mark Erickson Bradley Estes Susan Eulitt Nancy Eyman Susan Fatino Julie Favazza Janet Feuerborn Mary Fields Charles Flippin Randy Forte Jerry Forte Michael Francis Fred Friesen Richard Fuchs Frank Fuerst Don Fugate Kevin Fullhart Brenda Funk Dawn Furey Cheryl Gabel Laura Gaily Deanna Gambrill Robert Garton James Gatewood Tami Genrich Carol George Dana Gerry Ray Gerry Giambalvo Terrie Gilio Michael Sophomores 149 DURING 1976 EVERYTHING’S RED, WHITE, AND BLUE Patty Daugherty Gill Phillip Gillis Kevin Gish David Glasgow Georgia Glidewell Donna Golder Marcia Gonzales Yvette Good John Goodge Sherri Gordon Tannequi Gossman Don Gray Michael Green Victor Gregg Gerard Groh Matthew Guarino Claude Guillory Ellen Gunnells Gwen Gust Dewey Gutshall Michael Hackathorn Rita Haefner Tammi Hall Nancy Hallquist John Smile!. Bev Root and Tina Moore, you’re on... Hamilton Craig Hankins Crystal Hardenbrook Mike Harlacher Mark Harrison Jack Hart Debbie Hartig Timothy Hartnett Kevin Hayes Kimberly Hayes Martha Heffron Janice Hendricks Robin 150 Sophomores Henson Logan Herron Calvin Hibdon Janet Hinckley Michael Hoberecht Donald Hodges Cheryl Hohenfeldt Lila Hollingsworth Megan Hollstrom Kirsten Hood Frank Hood Lefenus Hook Barry Hooten Debra Hoover Barbara Hope Janet Horne Doreen Horne Randy Hasfield Jimmie House Ronald Hulett Barbara Hunt Robert Hunter Perry Huser Joe Isreal Richard Iverson Robert Jackson Frank Jackson Jeanie B. Jackson Mary Jackson Peggy Jacobson Randall James Bianca James Eric Buses leave whether the students are ready or not. Jay Rhonda Jefferson Doreen Jewell David Johannesmeyer Laura Johnson Barbara Johnson Daniel Johnson Diana Johnson Patrick Sophomores 151 Johnson Steven Jones Frank Audrey Jones Teresa Jordon Tommy Julo Earl Jungden Brian Kalwei Debora Keck Roy Kennedy David Kent Sherry Kinder Pamela Kirby Norman “Everywhere you go you see people selling stuff.” Rose Lacy Kirch Gerald Kirlin Timothy Knight Gary Kos Albin Kouri Patrick J. Kresse Leanna Kunkel Terri Lacy Rose Lawson Kenna Layton Kevin Leap Tim Lentz Kim Lewis Deborah Lightfoot Brian Lindsay Delores Lippert Karen Livingston Brian Lochert Susan Locke Craig Logan Marty Loguidice Theresa Lomenick Tammy Luce James Lueker Marjorie Lute Monica Luthy Shannon McAnally Katherine McCann Allen McCarthy Laura McCord Tami McCormick Marjorie McCoy Timothy 152 Sophomore Sophomore Homecoming float. I told you so; says Sandy Nlcoll Sidney McDonald Julie McKain John McKeone Sherri McKinley Kenneth McNatt McNay David McNeece Charles McNeiley Laird McRae Gregory Mahnken Sherri Mallard Connie Manring Donald Martin Pamela Maze Theresa Meier Kelly Meikle Joy Meints William Melerson Stephen Meloy Jennifer Melton Abbie Mewmaw Charles Miller Ruth Millett Julie Mills Brian Milow Donna Mitchell Teresa Mizener Stephen Montgomery Teresa Moore Barbara Moore Tina Moorehouse Randy Morgan Thomas Morrill Kent “IT’S EXAGGERATED Morrane Corey Morrow Kelly Mosby Linda Moshier Mitchel Mullen Philip Murray Jabe Myers Dana Myers Dianne Haunted Houses don’t scare us,” says Denise Degenhardt and Sherri Buster. Neely Leslie Neese Kimberly Newcomer Barry Michols Michael Nicoll Sandra Nielsen Kevin Norris Ronda Oales Garry Ocannar Steven Odeall Rhonda Olson Kellie Owens John Owens Steven Parker Floyd Payne Cindy Peak Mark Pease Alan Penning Wade Perkins Kim Perkins Pamela Perkins Stephen Perkins William Perry Lisa Peter Christi Peterson Lisabeth Peterson Rebecca Pfister Robert Phelps John Phillips Michele Piatt Joseph Pierce David Pierson Michael Pooler Carolyn Price Janet Price Pamela Price Penny 154 Sophomores TOO MUCH.” Pat Koury Priddy Jamie Price Debra Prock Larry Prudden Pam Purtle Lonnie Raqusa Mark Marcia Golder takes a lollipop break. Ralls Jeffrey Ralph Brenda Rankan Lillian Ratty Scott Ray Joy Records Gary Reed Brenda Reeves Sandra Reiter Daniel Reyburn Donna Rice Tondra Riley William Ripley Brad Roberson Lisa Robertson Brant Robertson John Robinson Pamela Rogers Lynn Rogge Craig Roller Timothy Concerts display expert musicianship. Root Bev Rude Kayteen Ruechel Craig Ruffin Walden Runions Janice Rusk Richard Russell Kenneth Ryan Tim John Sophomores 155 Sartain Shawn Schermerhorn Carol Schultz Carolyn Schuster Jeffrey Schwab James Schwartz Wesley Segail Alan Settle Cathy Seura Melanie Sharp Susan Shipps Donna Shoemaker Julie Shuman Carla Ricky Sieleman Sierks Nancy Simmons Michael Simmons Pamela Simrell Twyla Singleton Jon Siwiec Gary Skaggs Judy Skoff Susan Slater Waunita Smith Georgette Monday morning blahs, Tuesday morning blahs... 156 Sophomores Sparks, Johnny Spaw. Teresa Sperman, Bob Stanley. Molly Steely. Robert' Steen. Paul Stendebach. Randolph Stepheson. Brian Stevenson. Robert Stevevs. Roxanne Stewart. Terri Strauss. Douglas “THE BICENTENNIAL MEANS LOTS OF STARS.” RED, WHITE, AND BLUE Beth Bruce Sturgeon. Marsha Summers. Robert Tate. Steven Taylor. George Taylor. Patricia Taylor. Ronald Terry. Cynthia Terry. Randy Thelander. Jeffrey Thomas. Mark Thompson. Anita Thyer. Cheryl Tiemeier. Kersten Titus. Harland Tomasek. Susan Trussell, Janet Tucker, Brett Tutt, Lorenzo Upchurch. Randy Valentine. Richard Vandevyere. Barbara r through the Homecoming Parade. Vanhecke. Deborah Vansickle. Janice Vanvleck. Jeffrey Vasalinda, Linda Sophomores 157 Vinyard, Dyanne Voss, Joel Walker, Patrick Ward. Kathy Wardlow, Janice Watkins. Deborah Watkins. Harold Watkins. Kimberly Watson, Cary Weiss. Leila Randi Wells. Pamela West. Warren White. Kimberly White. Terry Whittington. Leah Widner, Sheila Wieberg. Gary Wiedenmann, Douglas Pep Club sponsors Ms. Swisher and Ms. Shoot show spirit at the games. 158 Sophomores Wiggins. Dennis Wilkin, Jerri Williams. Betty Williams. Brian William. Deborah Williams. Gregory William. Nancy Wilson. Dana Wilson. Douglas Wilson. Neal Winnie. Harriet Weseman. Deborah Wolf. Earlene Wolfe. Kathy Sophomore class officers: Joey Birchard, Dana George, Laura Gabel. Kenna Lawson. “AT RUSKIN IT’S EASIER TO BE A SOPHOMORE CAUSE EVERYONE HAS A VOICE.” (Joey Birchard) Wood, Lori Woodcock. Barbara Wooden, Mitchell Woodling, Debra Woodson, Jerry Woodson, Wanda Wulff, Paul Yates. Becky Young, Kimberly Zalewski, Christine Ziegler. Timothy Benedict, Richard Cassidy. Linda Harris. Donna Long, Paul Mayberry. Margaret Moore. Brian Rambo. Patricia NOT PICTURED Adkins, Wendell Ashby, Mark Atchley, Rowena Baker. Brian Baker. Doug Ballew. Gary Blundell. Randy Carson, Franklin Grantham. Mike Kelter, Thomas Kennedy. William Keyes. Patrick Norman. Robert McGahan, Kathy Meinhardt, Judy Miller. Judy Monday. Timothy Poindexter. Greg Smith. Cindy Talley. Byron Jeff Taylor. Joyce Terry. John Vest. Theresa Vincent. Victoria Wagester, Nora Weaver. Kevin Whitfield. Denise Winnie. Robert Sophomores 159 JUNIORS CHERISH AND REMEMBER Torn between initiations and mortar boards, Ruskin’s middle class found itself doing much for the Blue and Gold institution. Recovering from the sophomoric fear , the Juniors often dreamed of the day when they would march down the aisle to Pomp and Circumstance”. But as for the present, there awaited in- numerable adventures that lend themselves to High School memorabilia. The hassle of Prom, the wasted efforts of Daniel Boone and a skinn- ed bear float, the winners in the United Fund competition—these were the events and the feelings that only a Junior could cherish or painfully remember. Diaries and scrapbooks were consistenly growing fatter. Junior Class Officers: Paul Ellsworth. Dawn Miller. Dawnie Hughes. Steve Buie. Jeanne. Ronnie and Paul recreate frontier days. Adams. Teri Adamson. Tamara Adkins. Thersa Allen, Brenda Allen. Daniel Allen. Daborah Alumbaugh. Randall Alumbaugh, Steven Anders, Jodie Anders. Julie Anderson. Brian Arnold,Steven Arnone. Rose Bagby. James Bailey, Timothy Baker. Steven Baker. Mitchell Barber. Glenda Bartley. Donald Begley. Brent Berberich. Robert 160 Juniors Berg, Mark Bergman, Cynthia Binkley, Michael Birkes, David Bjorgo, Jeri Black, Ronald Blakey, Annette Blazic, Ronald Blosser, Cheryl Blosser. Cynthia Blue. Donald Blue. John Bonner, Eric Bontrager. Leo Blundell, Deborah Bockes. Sharon Bollman, Donald Borer. Greg Boucher, Theresa Bough. Ladena Boursheski. Jeanne Bradley. Bart Bradley. Lorretta Bradshaw. Bill “AMERICA, A COUNTRY OF WHICH I AM PROUD.” Holding Ruskin’s hopes of victory in his hands, Walt Susan Giles Fletcher tries for two. Brady, Michael Bray, Bradford Brewer, Mark Bridges, Carla Brittain, Steven Broadhurst. Rhonda Brockhouse, Peggy Bronfman, Terri Bronson, Terrance Brown, Cheryl Brown. Douglas Brown, Eldon Juniors 161 Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Kelly Brown, Sherri Brucks, Peggy Bruns, Dennis Buie, Steven Burch. Phyllis Burge, Teri Burnette. Paula Burnsteln, Dennis Burri. Linda Burrough, Janet Burton, Lisa Burton, Terry Bustamante, Michele Buttner, Donna Cackler, Barbara Callaghan, Linda Calvin, Teresa Camp, Scott Campbell, Tamara Cantrell. Mike Canterbury, Debra Capra, Dennis “AMERICA, LAND OF OPPORTUNITY, HOPE SEEDED.” Cindy Purnell Carleton, David Carr, Pamela Carter. Ethel Cason, Jeffrey Centonze, Rose Chenault. Todd Chisholm, Ricky Chun, Rita Clark, Kent Cobb. Beki Coleman, Tracy Collins, James Combs, Carmen Combs, Colleen Cook, Douglas Corkran, Sharon Cynthia, Courier Coxe, Kimberly Crawford. Kerrie Cribbs. Deborah Culver, Donnie Culver, Ronnie Curry. Bruce Curtis, Glenn 162 Juniors Cushing, Laura Dahmer, Wayne Damon. Gary Daugherty, Robert Davis, Elizabeth Davis. Leslie Debord, Timothy Debrot. Lewis Denny. Karen Diehl, Susan Dollar, Christopher Donahoe, Deborah Donnell, Cathy Dories, Sheri Draper. Deborah Dugger, Lisa Dugger, Robyn Duncan. Alan Duncan, Beverly Durham, Dale Dyer, Sharon Edmunds. McKinley Edwards. Dean Edwards. Margaret Ellis. Cheryl Elliston, Gregory Ellsworth. Paul Juniors 163 164 Juniors Elsasser, Debra Epley. Rebecca Eppard. Leslie Erter. Michael Ernsbarger. Adele Eshnaur, Tammy Falke, Donna Fallen, Ruth Farr. Teresa Fetters. Paula Fitzwater, Anna Fleck, Tamara Fletcher, Debra Fletcher. Walton Flowers. Judith Floyd, Stephan Ford, Patrick Fordemwalt, Janet Fortner, Richard Foy, Alicia Frentrop. Tina Fuerst. John Fulte. Tammy Gabel. Barbara Gahagan. Robert Gagne. Norma Gardisky, Debra Gardener, Rebecca Garrick. Joseph Garton, Brenda Gebauer, Pamela Geivett, Ricki Geske, Denise Gevens. Robert Giambalvo. Diane Giambalvo. Marianne Monday's absentee list is always long. Gilison, Thomas Giles. Susan Gloor, Lisa Godsey, Pam Goldberg, Marcel Golder, Linda Golubski, Cheryl Gordon. Adam Gorman. Timara Gossage. Carole Gott, David Granger. Kevin Green. Karen Grego. John Griswold. Teddy “BICENTENNIAL. SPELL IT B-U-YCENTENNIAL!” Bob Gahagan Grossnickle. Gregory Gruner. Karen Gulledge. Kyle Gunnells. Sharon Guthrie, Jill Habel, Linda Hackathorne. Charlene Haefele. Charles Hagar. Teresa Haggard. Monita Haines. Laurie Hall, Linda Hardenbrook, Kathy Hardwick, Mark Hatch. Kevin Hechinger, Mary Hefferman, Robert Hendrix. Steven Herdliska, Darriel Herron, Danny Hestand, James Hinton, Mark Hoedl. Ann Hoelzel, Brenda Hoelzel, James Holt, Leta Hood. Andy Hoover, Larry Hopkins. Amy Hoppe, David Juniors 165 Hoskins, Taylor Howard. Dianne Howe. Michael Howery, William Huffman. Scott Hughes, Jo Dawn Jackson. Richard Jaramillo, Michael Jarrett, Richard Jeffreys. Nancy Johannesmeyer, Monica Johnson, Belinda Johnson. Douglas Johnson, Mark Johnson, Patricia Johnson, Teresa Joiner, Terri Jones. Kathy Jones. Kim Juelich, John Justesen. Rick Kaber. Gary Kalwei. Rick Keene. Karen ‘‘AMERICANS CAN DO ANYTHING. WE BELIEVE!” Sharon Corkran Keil, Cynthia Kennedy. David Kennedy, Maureen Kensinger. Karen Kerr. Donna Keys, Cindy Kilbane. Donna Kincade. Michael Kincaid, Dawn Kissee. Linda Knapp, Debra Knuth. Stephen Koury, Pete Kruger, Roy Kurdi. Brian Kurzweil. Kenneth Ladwig, Donald Lairson. Dianna Largent. Sandra Laughery, Monty Laughlin, Jim Lawson. Joleen Leal. Tammie Leap. Earnest 166 Juniors Lee. Young Lemmon. Cynthia Leonard. Susan Lewis. Casandra Lewis. Loretta Lewis. Sheila Liber, Joseph Lightfoot, Rita Locke, Debra Looney, Jeffrey Loteckie, Gregory Lucas, Lorena Lucitl. James Ludwick, Richard Lynn, Vicki McCain, George McCormick, Karen McCullough, Maria McCray, Karen McDaniels, Bruce McDanel, Christine McDonald. John McDowell, Timothy McElroy. Debra McKinney, Douglas McLean, Peter McNay. Jon Makadanz, Panela Manker, Joyce Mann, Terri Marshall, Janice Martin, Gary Mathis. Jeanne Mattox, Terrance Mayfield, Daniel Mead. Jane A Ruskin first! A picture of the darkroom contents: Don Culver and Debbie Gardisky. Meisenheimer. Pamela Mendenhall, Laura Mendenhall. Nancy Mendoza. Teresa Merritt. Jonathon Metcalfe. Jeffrey Meyer. Scott Miller, Cindy Miller. Dawn Miller. Keith Miller. Lynn Miller. Randy Miller, Timothy Mills, Lisa Mills. Pamela Minshall, Cheryl Mitchell, Michael Mitchell. Sharon Moon. Linda Moore. Adrian Moore. Daniel Moore. Karen Moorehouse. Vicki Morea. Craig Morris. Maria Myers. Kimberly Murray. Angelena Tony Gray surveys the troops. 'Aren t you cutting that a little too close, Mary? 168 Juniors Nail. Kenneth Neely. Ronald Neese. Debra Neff. Owen Nichols. Sherril Nissen. Debrah Noone. Ronald Oberste, Mary O'Bryan. Diana O'Connor. Lynn Oglesby. Teal O'Neal. Pamela Ortiz. Diana Osborne. Mark Overton. Rodney Page. Gregory Paine, Barbara Pape. Patti Parker. Debbie Pascoe. Jimmy Passono, Kathryn Pauley. Kevin Payne. Albert Payne. Toni “IT IS A GREAT TIME IN OUR HISTORY” Scott Huffman Pease. Roger Pennell. Gary Peter. Karen Peterman. Timothy Peterson. Todd Peterson. Van Ping. Teresa Pitz, Cynthia Plaza. Julie Porter. Julie Postle. Mark Prell. Kimberly Pritchett. David Purnell. Cynthia Ragusa. Charles Rainey. Rickie Ramsey. Donald Redman. Rebecca Reed, Tempie Renaudin. Lynnette Rhodes. Stephen Richardson. Pamela Riedel, Gilbert Riedel. Beverly Juniors 169 Riggs, Thomas Roberts. Charles Roberts, Jeri Roe, Jayme Roma, Joe Ross. Roy Rowe. Peggy Russell, Elizabeth Sapp, Mark Sapp, Tracy Sartain, Kimberly Schaeffer, Tamara Schmittling. Anthony Schoffstall, Mark Schuchmann, Rex Sexton, Michael Sharp. LuAnn Sharp. Shawn Shephard. Susan Shipley, William Shirley. Laura Shoemaker, Kenneth Sidebottom, Robin Siercks, Dwayne Silver. Larry Simrell, John Skinner, Micheal Skivers. Susan Smith. Adrian Smith, Bruce Smith, Charles Smith, Donald Smith, Donald Smith, Gina Smith. James Smith, Joyce Smith, Kenneth Smith, Paul Smith. Richard Smith, Sherri Sneed. Lisa Spaw, Robert Spellman, Ann Stafford. Danette Steck, Kevin Stematz. Lillith Stendebach, Ricky Stephenson, Karen Stoecker, Carol Sharon Corkran and Sherry DeMoss agree that MIRAGE tassels would look nice on mortar boards, too. “AMERICAN, PROUDLY WE HAIL” Michele Bustamante Stoecker, Cheryl Suhr. Christol Swafford. Diana Talley. Desiree Tate. Victor Taylor. Darren Taylor. Roberta Teasley. Valerie Teetor. Leanne Thomas. Lisa Thomas, Thonda Thomas. Steven Thome. Anelia Tindle. Steven Tompkins. Gail Trillin. Michelle Tripaldi. Kathryn Troupe. Timothy Trout. Nanette Tucker. Bart Tucker. Ron Turpin. Kris Valentine, Valerie Vandevyvere. Sharon Juniors 171 Van Horn. Earl Van hoye. Shawn Vandyke. Earl Van Vleck, Kelly Veach, Pamela Wagester. Nora Wagester, Tina Watkins. Caren Wait. Debbie Walker. Medetra Ward. Claudia Ward. Gail Warren, Leona Warren. Robert Warren. Sherri Warren. Terry Warrick. Darrell Watson. Debra Watson, Patricia West. Dale West. David Westfall. Kathleen Wheeler. Stacy White. Daniel “MAKE THE BEST OF OUR GENERATION.” Janet Fordemwalt mends her chanter uniform for the conference wrestling match. Don Culver Yazel. Kerry Yokum, Kim Young. Elizabeth Wilder. Pamela Wilkes. David Williams. Cambrae Williams. David Williams. Steven Wilson. Ralph Wilson. Tamara Windmiller. Ladonna Wirt. Frank Wise. Craig Wolf. Jusith Wulff. Steven 172 Juniors NOT PICTURED Bowers, Gary Bowles. Bob Bryant, Debra Bryant. Rachel Calvert. Bret Cameron. Mary Collier. Jack Cook. Benny Crain. Nathaniel DeMoss. Sherry Dougan. Mark Doussard, Brian French. Keith Glasgow. Gregory Goodwin, Gina Jones. Amy Katekaru. Paul Lacy. Amy Lewis. Dwayne McFarland. Marvin Moore. Kimberlee Nash. Bobby Ochs. Steven Randolph. Kim Ronskeley. Sharon Susan Giles and Alicia Foy are just two of Mr. Snodgrass’ blowhards. Joey Birchard and Paul Ellsworth try their hand at class politics. It takes the minds of Dan Allen. Bob Gahagan. and Steve Hendrix to write an acceptable yearbook copy. k Ji 11 Cr-'V' tl J V- Every few years or so, it seems as though there is a class that is set apart from the rest, a class whose memory will linger on for years to come. It is un- deniable that the Class of 76 was special, possess- ing many unforgettable people whose absence left an empty gap at Ruskin. It wasn’t necessarily the monopoly the class had on winning Homecoming floats that distinguished it from the rest. Nor was it the chance that they graduated on America’s two-hundredth birthday anything but coincidental. It’s really quite simple — 57’ and 58’ were merely vintage years’’. For it was the individual people behind the class and number that made the winning combination, and gosh knows, 76 was the winning number. The Bicentennial Class was not only the first to have a masculine Daughter of the American Revolution, Paul Biagioli, but Mark Favazza, another versatile senior, doubled as both STUCO President and foot- ball man who came a long way from King Valentine in junior high. It was inevitable that though the future holds much in store, the past had been greatly affected by the 76’ers. When asked what the word “America meant to them, the seniors unanimously replied, “Freedom”. Supervising operation clean-up” is Mr. Steck. Blakey. Dwayne Blaser, Kimberly Albritton. Dan Allen. John Allen. Stevan Andrews. Tod Arello. Bridget Armstrong. Lora Attebury. Julie Barnhill. Chandra Baskin, Garry Baskin. Larry Bates. Sherri Batson. David Baxter, Linda Behrens. Dianna Biagioli. Paul Birchard. Jeff Bisacca. Mark Blake. Margaret 176 Seniors August 25,1975 started the Senior Countdown. Blaylock, Jennifer Blayney, Martha Blom. Kenneth Boehm, Kimberly Boone. Randy Borchers, Terri Borden. Mone Boswell. Joan Boyer, Marilyn Brock. Cheryel Brothers, Thomas Brown, Craig One of Ruskin's “Good-lookers”, Tammy Stone. “This is Paul “Hummin Hulett signing off from station RHS. Brown. David Brown. Deborah Seniors 177 Burns. Mary Burton, David Butts. Karen Calvin. Tonyia Cameron. Dennette ‘Now 178 Seniors Brown. Tony Browne. Diane Browning. Joseph Bruce. Harold Bruno. Ronald Bullard. Christen Burch. Janet Burch. Roxanna Cantrell. Vicki Overall Spirit Day at Ruskin was carried out by Karen Capen. Melissa Capra. Joseph Carey. Diana Carman. Randall how I do those cheers go?” wonder Nancy Cubine. Lori Mason and Carri Morgan. Cason. Robert Centonze, Lillian Champagne. Anthony Hardworker Sara Nolte critically reviews absentees. Chisholm. Steve Christian. Catherine Clark. David Clark. Gordon Claus, Lori A very tender moment for Steve Buie. Paul Biagioli and David Dahms in “Charlies Aunt . Close. Raymond Conover 100%. Cockrell. Daniel “PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT OTHERS AND SAY SO WITH MEANING.” Lori Mason. 180 Seniors Ruskin Diggers. Captain Sandy Stowe and Chandra Barnhill. A peaceful moment for Becky Flores oo dentes Go — O ET OFrtivr REAR, £ get in gear— Vote -for Da nnu C.r rkvo)) This says it all for Danny Cockrell. Crawford. John Crosby. Marsha Cubine. Nancy Cummings. Frederick Cunningham. Colleen Cutter. Jack Dahms. David Dake. Ronald -v- Daniels. William Davidson. Patricia Dean. John Decker. Vicky Donnell. Paula Donnelly, Joseph Doss. James Dougan. Mark Douglas, Jimmy Doyle, Michael Duncan, Diane Duncan. Kelly Easton. Janet A big decision for Pam Plaskett is where to put student schedules. Eddings, Arlene after a hard day’s work. Eisler, William Elliot. Leo England, Andrew Ellis. Sandra Engeman. Glenda Epley, Steven Erickson. Raegan Evans, Mike Favazza. Mark Fennesy, Marcia Fetters, Michael Finley, Linda Seniors 181 “Here's my collateral, now can I check out a book? asks Karen Kurzweil. Gaylord. Sherrel Gebauer, Timothy Gee. Nancy Geivett, Randy 182 Seniors Funk, Sharon Reaching out to one another are Kathy Lynch and Paul Biagioli in The Giving Tree”. George. Sheri Gerred. Glen Gerry. Kenneth Gladden. Michael Gomez. Victor Gordon, Ingrid Gorman. Diana Gossman, Steven Gott, Harold Grantham. Pam Greenwell. Mary Griffin. Briam “STUDENTS CAN BE THEMSELVES WITHOUT H ESITA TION. ” Carri Morgan it I know what you’re thinking.” says Sandi Ellis, but don't say it. Seniors 183 Grogman. Donna Gumminger. Joyce Groblebe. Glenda Groblebe. Linda President of the Student Council. Mark Favazza. addresses the student body. HARVEST Inflation hits senior Harold Bruce with Hartnett, John Harvey, Judith Haskins, Dennis Hatch, Terri twenty cent telephone calls. ‘FREEDOM TO BE WHAT YOU WANT TO BE. il{ Haffa, Jill Haines, Donna Hall. Barbara Hallman, Abigail Hammett, Debra Hankins. Lee Hansen, Mignon Harris, Pamela Heffernan, Thomas Herr. Theresa Hewitt, Susan Hibdon, Barbara Hicks. Bruce Hitz, Michael Hobbs. Diana Hobbs. Dinah Hockensmith, Timothy Hodges, James Hodges. Lisa Hoelzel. James 184 Seniors The student body learns how Kim Boehm feels about tennis. Ruskin’s smile giver, Debbie Brown. We need your support, pleads Brent White at the Pep Assembly. Hood, Ruth Horne. Roger Houston, Annette Hulett, Paul Hunt, Marsha James. Naomi Jamison, Cindy Give me a R-U-S-K-l-N, yells Danny Williams and Vicki Lynn Jarrett. Debra Jarrett, John Jessee, Brenda Johnson, Carol Johnson. Leonard Johnson, Wayne Jones, Curtis Jones. Gregory Seniors 185 Jones, Mano Jungden, Janet Kaiser. David Karr. David Yearbook deadlines put Wendy Collins in a somewhat classic yoga position. Kennedy. Peggy Kennedy. Sharon Kenyon. Gregory Kerr. Beverly Kersley. Vicky On top of Ruskin are class officers Danny Williams, Darry Met- calfe, Jeri Zugenbuhler and Terri Hatch. Lakey. Kevin LaMar. Rick Lasiter. Mike 186 Seniors I never thought he'd do it! says Gaye Perera to Michelle Bustamante. Lattelle, Barbara Laughlin. Patricia Lawson. Kale “IT’S THE BEST PLACE THERE IS TO LIVE.” Rick Brittain Looney. Crystal Lowe. Cathleen Lute. Norman Let’s hear it for the senior class float,” yells Roger Horne. Mann. Larry Marks. Nancy Mason. Lori McAnally. Mike Seniors 187 McCann. Kelly McCarthy. James McCormick. Darrell McDaniels. Brian McDonald. Blair McElroy. Lorraine McGee. Carol McGuire. Cynthia “AMERICA GIVES ME THE FREEDOM TO BE MYSELF.” Sherri Milton DECA '76 prepares for an adventurous weekend. It's not THAT funny,” Donnie Culver says to McHenry. Deborah McKinley. Mary McKinney. Sharon McLean. Constance McLean. Kathleen McRae. Patricia Mead. Charles Meek. Karen Meloy. Nancy Metcalf. David 188 Seniors Activity period finds Rick LaMar and Mary Greenwell. Metcalf. Karen Metcalfe. Darry Michalski, Steven Milton. Sherri Minor. Deborah Activity periods are put to good use by Ward Smith and Dick Neff. Mitchell. Robert Mize. Vicky Moon. Mark Moore. Kimberlee Morgan. Carri KYI02 is the most popular radio station for Ruskin students. Ogilvie. David Oidtman, Kurtis I didn't mean to crop my hand. exclaims John Rice. 190 Seniors Nolte. Sara Norman. Charles Oaks. Teresa Osborne. Jody Owens. Scott Palmer. Richard Park. Jeffrey Pascoe, James A serious moment for Sue Wilder, Sandy Sex- ton and Mr. Steck. Pascoe, Janet Patterson, Linda Ruskin watchers Ray Urton and Tom Brothers ‘‘excitedly look on Perera. Gaye Perkins, Michael “AMERICA MEANS FREEDOM TO G ROW AN D P ROS P E R. Debbie Hammett Peter, Charles Phelps. Harold Perkins, Steven Plaskett, Pamela Plasket, Patricia Pollman, Wayne Potter, Gilbert Pritchett. Wendell Privett, Kathy Purtle, Albert Rainey, Ronny Randolph, Kim Rauber, Vickie Records, Don Reddell, Rita Register, Marsha Reiter, Timothy Seniors 191 Putting up his defenses, Dave Kaiser threatens the photographer. Reynard, Margaret Rice. John Richardson. Robert “AMERICA IS TO STRIVE FOR FREEDOM Lilly Centonze Riley, William Roach, William Roane, Leland Rochier. Anita Rogge. Michele Roller. April Rollo. Susie Rosenberger, Beverly Rough, Connie Rudisel, Judith Ryan, Susan Sadler. Bradley Sanderholm. Martin Band student Alan Cole toots his tuba. Sersch, Penny Seura, Connie Schroer, Shawn Schutz, James Sexton, Sandra Shadwick, Sherry Shanerman, Pam Sharp, Douglass Shelton, Charmie ___... . . . _ . _ . „ . The Senior class wins the Homecoming float competition. provided by Jody Osborne, Craig Brown and Dawm Hughes. These boots are made for walking with Ron Dake in their shoes. Smith. Sheila Smith. Susan Smith. Ward Souter, Lawrence Soychak. Sharolyn Sparks. Cynthia Sperman, Cheryl Spivey. Roy Steely. Brenda Straisinger. Kevin Summers. Kevin Terry. Becky Thomas. Steven 194 Seniors Don't tell me you’re from Candid Thurnau. Karen Tiemeier, Charles Tigner. Marvin Tlmbrook. Mike Strange things are found in the lockers of Scott Owens. Sherry Mitchell, and Mike Evans. Camera. Mark VanCil exclaims. _ “A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY WHERE YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU WANT.” Karen Meeks Sponsored by Student council, Steve Epley performs In his own concert. Tindle. Gregory Transmeier. Julie Trewatha, Stephen Tucker. Lisa Turgeon, Colleen VanCil. Clark VanCil. Mark Vandiver. Jodi Vansickle. Joyce Vaugan. Danny Veach. Chris Waner, Vicki Seniors 195 Ward. Carl Wardlow. Alison Warren. Scott Warrick. David Wilber. Elizabeth Wilbur. Richard At Ruskin's Christman assembly Jenny Blaylock narrates in “The Giving Tree”. “AMERICA MEANS MAKING A DREAM INTO A REALITY.” Toni Calvin While developing a picture. Ken Gerry takes his own picture. Wildin. Terri Willbanks. Randal Williams. Danny Williams. Kathy 196 Seniors Clerical work is sometimes Whittington, Katrina Wiberg. Stephen confusing for Lori Mason. Young, David Younger. Judith Willig. David Willig. Mike Wilmot, Tamara Wilson, Debra Wilson, Mark Wilson, Sean Winfield. Rickey Wolf, Daniel Wright. Kirk Wulff, Jim Yates. Curtis Yeager, Larry NOT PICTURED Blackmore, Wayne Burge, Mark Comstock. Norman Davis, Terry DeGan, JoAnn Groh, David Hillard, Dennis Johnson, Zina Katekaru, Kenneth Knight, Ramona Matthews. Regina Maxwell, Pat McQueen, Mike Ochs, Jeff Roehr, Rick Roundtree, Aaron Russell, Danny Sanders, Donald Schroff, Donald Selland. Nori VanNoy, David Pfister, Joyce Zirkel. Cherri Zugenbuhler. Jeri I wonder if this ring is really worth it, ponders Larry Kiell Seniors 197 Melissa Capen waits nervously for the service to begin. It's time to line up1 Everyone congregates in the hall. 198 Baccalaureate Jim Stevens relaxes with friends. Rick Brittain files into the auditorium Seniors listen to the Baccalaureate Service. BACCALAUREATE IS A TIME OF THOUGHT % To the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” by Elgar, the Class of 1976 marched into the Ruskin auditorium for the Baccalureate Service on May six- teenth. The Reverend Richard Bunge, pastor of Ruskin Heights Lutheran Church, opened the service with the Invocation. Following this prayer, the Gold Choir, directed by Mr. William Hamble, performed two selections, “The Song of Moses” and Go out With Joy.” The Reverend Max Morris of Red Bridge Baptist Church read the scripture from the Book of Joshua, which told the story of the Hebrew’s crossing the Jor- dan River and laying twelve stones on the west bank. Reverend William J. Butts from Terrace Lake Methodist church interpreted the twelve stones as being a commemoration of the troubles that the Hebrews had passed. He related graduation as a stone, signifying the end of one of the many crossings of the Jordan that the graduates have and will cross in their life time. The Baccalaureate Service ended with the Benediction given by Reverend Noah Funk, pastor of the Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene. All rose for the Benediction given by Rev. Noah Funk. SENIORS BEGIN NEW LIFE “This is the time we have long awaited. Graduation. The Commencement ceremonies. Now it is time for us to do just that. To begin. To start. To enter upon a new life. There is no time for nervousness, apprehension, or cold feet. We are no longer seniors, but adults, legally responsible for our own actions. We can no longer hold on to what was, only face what is. It’s time for us to pull together all that we have learn- ed and mold our lives out of it. We can no longer hide that report card and run away from it, because we are the report card. There is no one governing over us anymore. We can vote. We can be sued. We can be arrested, convicted and sentenced. We are in control of our own destiny. What an un- believable statement—it says we are in control of how our lives will turn out. Our success or failure is determined by the life we create, by the direction we choose. The time has come for us to take that first step. We may not end up in the perfect place, but we will end up somewhere and from some where we can go anywhere. The time has come for us to commence. To begin. Don’t hold on to here and now, take a step, then take another.” David Dahms Mr. Burkhart reads the class roll. GREG GIVES THANKS “Almighty Creator, Thy gifts have been lavishly bestowed upon those who are here tonight. As a na- tion, freedom and justice have, by Thy grace become a reality. As a group, we students who are graduating here tonight have been particularly blessed. The op- portunity for us to receive a good education has been supplied by dedicated teachers and ad- ministrators. And in receiving this education we have formed many bonds of friendship which will be treasured in years to come. For our parents, there has been the pride of watching us as we have matured and grown in many different ways. Almighty God we give thanks for these gifts and the in- numerable other ones Thee has granted us. We in- voke Thy divine blessing for this ceremony this even- ing and for the future that is to come. Give us the strength to persevere in our attempts to accomplish worthy goals. Give us the initiative and courage to right the wrongs we come upon instead of passing them by. Let us not be wasteful in the use of Thy gifts, but be ever mindful of our obligation to share them generously with those who are less advantaged than we. Almighty Creator, we look to Thee for guidance.” Amen Greg Jones Getting ready for the big moment. Terri Hatch addresses everyone. Graduation 201 Gold Choir sings If You Were Coming in the Fall. Student speakers David Dahms, Mark Favazza, Paul Mr. Burkhart announces Tim Schaeffer. PAUL ADDRESSES THE SENIOR CLASS Since the dawn of man, thousands of years ago, it has been his nature to observe, analyze, and reign superior over that which surrounds him. He has not the teeth of the lion, nor the claws of the bear, nor the speed of the deer. He has only his mind—one that he has developed emotionally and technologically. For the past twelve years of our lives, we have only touched upon limited areas of thought and of learning. We have faced oppositions, but none so great that the security of a mother, a father, or a home could not simplify and solve . . Paul Biagioli Seniors wait in line for the ceremoney to begin. 202 Graduation The blockheads finally graduate! The graduating class of 1976 stands for the invocation. MARK PRAYS FOR THE 1976 GRADUATING CLASS. “Dear Lord, I want to thank You for these past years, where all of us have been classmates, and many of us have become close friends. I want to thank You, Lord, for the privilege that we have of receiving an education, and Lord, I just pray that You will give to each of us that sense of responsibility that is attached to learning, so that we all may seek Your wisdom and guidance in us- ing the education that has been entrusted to us. I pray that with this education, we might be good representatives, not only of Ruskin, and our homes, but most of all for You, God. I pray for the success of each senior, that as we set new standards and goals to reach for, that You would give us the courage and power to live up to them and, dear Lord, as we, the graduating class of 1976, leave this place, I pray that You will give us purpose and direction that we need to live in fellowship and harmony with You and the others around us. Lord I want to thank You for our parents and all the many sacrifices they have made to prepare us for this night. Now God, I love You and I ask You to keep us in Your care, in the name of Jesus, Amen.” Mark Favazza Mr. Crawford helpfully hands out graduate name cards. Dan Fund gratefully accepts his diploma. Jodi Fonz” Vandiver. “Cue ball, side pocket. Swing your partner! I can't believe I got that split! Are they lost or are they stolen?! Bowling seems to be the thing. 204 Post Grad. Dakota provided musical entertainment. Well, here goes nothing! After you!' NO MORE HOMEWORK, NO MORE BOOKS. . . This seemed to be the main thought at Senior Party, which was held at King Louie West on Fri- day, May 14, and featured the band Dakota.” Those who attended were seniors at Ruskin and their dates. They danced, bowled, ice skated, played pool, and pinball, not to mention just general socializing. A lot of people were tired when the night was over, but the party was a great success and it was definitely a night to be remembered! Oh, you’re kidding!!' Kelly Watson tunes up. Blaine Steck. Principal R us kin’s Administration Meant Getting Involved I think Ruskin’s apathy has started to turn to optimism and enthusiasm.” said Mr. Steck. While America celebrated its 200th anniversary, Mr. Blaine Steck, Mr. David Cattle, and Mr. Kenneth Burkhart led Ruskin in a bicentennial commemoration of its own. Clad in overalls and spirit hats as the occasion re- quired. the administration inspired the school with its participa- tion in pep assemblies, the Homecoming parade, student coun- cil activities and spirit days. This resulted in a highly successful year for Ruskinites. Maybe the bicentennial will not only be our country’s birthday, but the birthdate of a new and better era.” — Mr. Steck. David Cattle. Vice-Principal life Kenneth Burkhart, Vice-Principal 'The Eagles are coming! cries Mr. Steck and his clan. “A terminal case? says Mr. B. Unexcused! 208 Administration Are these the three stooges, or just the administration on Friday after- noon? Yes, Mr. Cattle, it's Monday morning. Isn’t filing a secretary's job? objects Mr. Steck. TRADITION WITH CHANGE; WHAT A CHALLENGE! Mr. Blaine Steck has been principal at Ruskin for twenty-one years, since 1956. He has ex- perienced the rebuilding of the school after the tornado of ’57, the construction of the stadium and gymnasium, split sessions, and the plans for a new auditorium. My years as principal here at Ruskin have made my life—a most fulfilling one.” —Blaine Steck I hope that every senior graduates.” Such was the wish of Mr. David Cattle, who has been assistant principal for eight years and the man in charge of junior discipline. Mr. Cattle still rejoiced in the memory of winning fifty dollars in the World Series Pot formed by the faculty last year. That was the first thing I’d ever won. I sure hope most of the students have better luck in life than I have with betting.” — David Cattle Mr. Kenneth Burkhart, who has been vice- principal for the past six years, has been in charge of sophomore discipline as well as student organizations such as the student council. I have seen size, styles, and curriculum change for the student body, but the kids are still basically the same.” — Kenneth Burkhart. Administration 209 Under the guidance of Mr. Hocker, Tim Troupe is shown how proportion applies to a painting. ART IS SUPRA-NATIONAL The first step in artistically expressing oneself at Ruskin was enrolling in Art Foundations, an introduction to values, figures and all of the drawing basics. One of the more specialized art courses was Sculpture and Ceramics taught by Mrs. Vesce. For those who were especially creative with their fingers, this course was ideal. If painting skill flows from within, Mr. Hooker’s Color and Painting course was well suited to one's ability. The more advanced second year painters were required to put on a one-man show to exhibit their talent. Later in the year the artists were given a commission to paint. Commercial Art I and II was set up in order that the young artist could aquire a taste of the business world of art. The artists were given specific directions which were primarily important in Mr. Ferman's grading procedure. In class, or out. Mr. Shultz and Mr. Touslee know their music. Mr. Irshel Hocker 210 Music. Art The harmonious sounds of Mixed Mrs. Catherine Vesce Mr. Michael Ferman Mr. Jeffrey Shultz Entertainment was provided by the sophomore choir for their Get Ac- quainted Assembly . Mr. James Snodgrass Mr. William Hamble Chorus give Mr. Shultz the goosebumps. Mr. Gerald Touslee ‘HOW WE LOVE THEE’ There is much more to Ruskin’s music than the Alma Mater. Due to four devoted men, the two musical aspects, vocal and instrumental, were greatly developed throughout the year. Under the guidance of Mr. Wm. Hamble, the vocally gifted assembled throughout the year for concerts, assemblies, or even morning announcements. The addition of two new choirs made the choral scene a bit more hectic, but the specialization improved the department immensely. This year the Blue Choir was created exclusively for the sophomores. Aside from the Rulettes and Rulers, a mixed Glee Club was also created this year, christened the Rulos. The Ruskin band, one-hundred and twenty strong, proved its creativity on the field forming such figures as the famed RHS. Often capable of outblasting the Pep Club at football games, the musicians kept the “Ruskin morale bur- ning on those bitter autumn nights”. Representation of The Blue and Gold in the American Royal Parade, kept the members wary of obstructions in the street as they followed the Sheriffs Posse. Despite a few dirty boots, the band gave its utmost under the leadership of Mr. Snodgrass. Another vintage year of orchestral perfection was achieved through the efforts of the orchestra conductor, Mr. Touslee. He left us the thought that this is the time and place for Ruskin students to apply their talents in building a lasting tradition of high achievement. ‘AMERICA, GOD SEND HIS GRACE ON THEE’ Mr. Hamble— I’m glad to see that the over all student outlook is much brighter today than a few years ago. I would be very happy to see a new auditorium materialize in the future.” Mr. Touslee— I’m happy with our perfor- mance at contest in Warrensburg. I have found that the difference in students is their attitude; they are much more interested in life and un- derstanding of it. I would like to see the academic standards raised here at Ruskin as well as across America.” Mr. Snodgrass—“In the six years I have taught at Ruskin, the school spirit has been boosted tremendously. Students are dedicated, and they have the desire to succeed.” Mr. Hocker—“There have been many changes in the ten years I’ve taught, but the biggest is among the students. Their attitudes and standards have changed as well as the teacher’s. The students now are more honest and open. There are also a great many more teacher-student relationships. Although the student body is more informed yet less industrious, they lack the drive for success. My happy experience comes every year at the beginning of school.” Mr. Ferman— I have had many fulfilling ex- periences, but my happiest is seeing alumni from Ruskin who have been successful in an art career. Ruskin has been changed drastically by the revisions of rules, regulations, etc. Mrs. Vesce—“It’s hard for me to single out one happy experience because I have so many. NOW is the best time. There are improvements made every year. There are great opportunities for any student willing to take advantage of them.” Art and Music 211 Relaxing at the desk. Mr. Wrisinger lets Bev Kerr and Amy Lacy do all the work. No. Mrs. Capron tells Richard Burge. “Beating on the typewriter won t stop the mistakes.” Mrs. Karen Capron Mrs. Aleta Mullins Let me straighten that T says Mrs. Skinner Mr. Richard Boone Mrs. Dorothy Maupin Mr. Arch Wrisinger 212 Business Well It is time for yet another session in dictation,” says Mrs. Maupin BUSINESS STUDENTS COPE WITH INFLATION Ruskin’s business department has grown con- siderably since its beginning. From its original goal of “enhancing the beauty” of home row, it has become a miniature carbon copy of today’s business world. The student’s enthusiasm, the availability of modern machinery, and the guidance of the department’s staff made it a successful interworking unit. Mrs. Karen Capron was new to the department this year. In addition to secretarial courses, Mrs. Capron taught Record Keeping and Business Law. Record Keep- ing was an overview of the accounting field and Business Law probed into the role of the student as an active citizen of the community. Secretarial and Clerical courses con- stituted the biggest part of the department’s classes. In reference to such courses, junior, Cindy Purnell, com- mented, “We were given a great deal of hard work, but it was worth it,” and senior, Brenda Steely added, “The business courses have prepared us for the future.” As in the past, the department’s projects included participation in spring business contests at the district as well as the state level. Regardless of one’s choice of business fields, this year Ruskin’s faculty was ready to ac- commodate the students in any way it could. “LET’S LIVE TO OUR FULLEST.” “Ruskin has overcome many hardships — the tornadoes, the year at Burke Elementary and split sessions. Now that we’ve outgrown our dif- ficulties, let’s live to our fullest — Let’s live to be number one! Mr. Richard Boone “It is effort that makes a student what he she is, and it is on this see-saw that the worth of Ruskin and America balance.” Mr. Oren Bates Since this has been only my first year at Ruskin, I’ve only begun to learn about it. I know this. I DO like our activity periods.” Mrs. Karen Capron ‘‘I have experienced many changes in my years at Ruskin, but one thing has remained the same. The students are very goal-oriented. I believe this is good, and those who are so oriented will be most successful.” Mr. Arch Wrisinger “Never have I known an age group or an area of teaching with which I’d rather be associated.” Mrs. Aleta Mullins Consistent effort, properly directed leads to rewarding results.” Mrs. Bess Skinner One is judged on how well he she demonstrates his her ability. I urge the student body of Ruskin to always demonstrate that which is the best.” Mrs. Dorthy Maupin Business 213 Ms. Ellen Mooney Ms. Deborah Tharp Ms. Mary Ann Crawford Mrs. Gelsinger consults Mr. Bias for his psychological opinion. Ms. Benny Searcy DO AMERICANS SPEAK ENGLISH? Americans claim they speak English. But do they? After the revolution, the colonists were somewhat isolated from their mother country, and as the years progressed, Americans personalized the English language with homespuns colloquialisms and slang. After 200 years of freedom, an Englishman would have some difficulty inter- preting such words as Boogie”, Dude”, jive, and “get down”. At Ruskin, there are eight teachers who specialize in American” rather than English. Though the rules are the same, the usage and accent differ tremendously. Something old, and something new, something gold, and something blue — Ruskin provides a dab of something for everyone. Myths and legends, gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece, and the search for the golden fleece — all were covered thoroughly in Man and Myth class. Contemporary works by American authors such as Steinbeck and Hemmingway were delved into in Modern Novels. As far as something new at Ruskin, Mr. Bias took time away from his psychology classes fifth and sixth hour in order to make his debut as Ruskin’s first Male English teacher. That’s a fine illustration of no sexual bias in the English Department, now, isn’t it? 214 English Teachers Have you got what it takes Brian Williams is hard at Originative English pays HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE BICENTENNIAL? “It seems to make a bigger impression on younger children than high school students. I think the Bicentennial Minute morning an- nouncements are good. The Bicentennial, like everything else, is overcommercialized.” Mrs. Crawford “I think it’s wonderful that the United States is celebrating its 200th birthday; however, 200 years is not very long when one thinks about the age of the European countries.” Ms. Rose “It’s valuable. It’s neat that our country has lasted so long. I hope we can go another 200 years.” Mrs. Hernandez I'm very pro-bicentennial. I like publishing it—it makes Americans more aware of their heritage.” Ms. Tharp “The Bicentennial has become truly ‘American’: It has been commercialized — a product packaged and sold!” Mrs. Gelsinger “In the seven years that I have taught here in America, I have been impressed by the friendliness and generosity of Americans. May the bicentennial re-affirm all that is noble in the American dream. Ms. Mooney—a Canadian! English Teachers 215 Mr. Gary Abram Ms. Karen Swisher Now for the last time, somebody claim this test! Mr. Donald Hoskins Mr. Larry Gunther Mr. Ernest Hester SHARPEN BOTH YOUR MIND AND PENCILS Science The hip bone’s connected to the . . . thigh bone. The thigh bone’s connected the, well ... if you don’t know the lyrics to the song, chances are you don’t know where your gas- troconemeus is either. Kinesiology, the study of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement, was created for those headed towards the medical field, or merely interested in the human body. From the time the colonists dumped the tea into the Boston Harbor, Americans have persistently endeavored to preserve the phrase “from sea to shining sea.” Marine Biology, another new course in the Science Department, in- troduced the study of the oceans with the Ecology Movement in mind. These semester courses proved to be quite popular. Math A new face was added to the Math Department this year. Mr. Abram was a student teacher in the English and Math Departments the year before and taught Senior Math this year as well as stealing away many a girl’s heart. For those with a craving appetite for pi’s and all those other statistical goodies, a wide selection of arithmetic classes was offered. Mr. Hester, head of the Math Department and sponsor of the Math Club, helped prepare many of the mathematicians who competed in the annual spring Math Relays in Warrensburg. Things didn’t always add up the way teachers hoped, however, Miss Swisher remembered a day when she lost her whole class to bathrooms, drinking fountains, and who knew where else? What this class needs is a little dance. Kelly! 216 Science and Math Mr. Ken Chism Mr. James Clark Mr. William Allen Mr. Charles Maupin What did you wash down the drain this time, Mr. Chism? “AMERICANS ARE LIKE A PENDULUM!” Mr. Clark: In the twelve years I have taught at Ruskin, I believe that the teachers have greatly advanced in their presentation and subject matter. Mr. Maupin: Americans are like a pendulum: they go from one extreme to another, but they get too far off-centered.” Mr. Chism: “I hope that in the future, the Americans will realize there are other people in the world besides themselves. Mr. Allen: “The students of today are of better quality scholastically and morally.” Mr. Hoskins: In the coming years, I hope that Ruskin can continue to hold its own academically with other schools.” Mr. Abram: “July 3 is early enough for me to begin celebrating the Bicentennial.” Ms. Swisher: “I think American citizens should realize the advantages they have over others and strive to preserve the original Bill of Rights. People are losing sight of the privileges and rights they have once valued.” Mr. Gunther: “I would like to see more of an interest and concern taken in our country’s welfare.” Mr. Hester: “Ruskin has become more liberalized and there has been an increase in courses offered in the seven years I have taught here. I hope the personal and scholastic stan- dards of Ruskin will also improve. Math and Science 217 VOTECH—A BUSINESSMAN’S HOME EC? Home Ec In Ruskin’s beginning, cooking and sewing classes constituted the entirety of the Home Economics Department. One might say, We’ve come a long way, baby!” The department has grown con- siderably since that beginning. New classes offered included Contem- porary Living”, alias “How to Survive the First Year Out of High School”. The class includes a lot of decision making on values and goals. It helps you know your place in the world as a consumer and as a worker. Other areas the class covers are: obtaining food, acquiring a place to live, financial planning and personal care. The department’s staff greeted a new face this year. Miss Elaine Taylor came to Ruskin last year as a student teacher, but officially became a member of the faculty this year. She graduated from the same high school as Mrs. Mager and Mrs. Callen. Miss Taylor taught Homemaking I, Child Development, Creative Clothing and Foods. Vo-Tech Ruskin and eight other area high schools offered their students the opportunity to attend the Joe Herndon Area Vocational Technical School. This school, a relatively new idea in the field of education, is generally designed for students who have decided they would rather go to work after high school than to attend college. It will help me a lot in the future in get- ting a job in the business field”, remarked San- dy Sexton on her course, Specialties in Business Education. Benita Knight said of Cosmetology, It’s terrific!” The school’s many courses prepared students for entry-level job opportunities in the occupation for which they were being trained. Courses ranged from Graphic Arts for the aspiring printer to Auto Mechanics for the future “grease-monkey”. The number of students attending Vo-Tech is rapidly increasing due to the new and more ex- citing courses offered. Vo-Tech has been and will continue to be of great value to the job- minded young adult of today and of tomorrow. Ms. Elaine Taylor “This is some pocket calculator! exclaims Rick Ludwick. “Finding answers is not always as easy as asking the question. remarks Mrs. Callen. GOOD ATTITUDE AND SCHOOL SPIRIT HELPED In this, my first year at Ruskin, I’d like to en- courage students to have good attitudes toward school and to have lots of school spirit.” Ms. Taylor Students are less interested in grades now than nine years ago when I started teaching. Mrs. Horton Students have changed during the last couple of years. They ask more questions and don’t take things for granted.” Mrs. Mager “It makes me feel like I’ve taught students something when they tell me they’ve tried things at home that they’ve done in class. Mrs. Callen Ruskinites visit Armco Steel. Mr. Moore gets an E for this project. Mr. Paul Hall Mr. Wayne Moore Direction number Beeson. KNOCK ON WOOD Not only is it possible to gain an insight and un- derstanding of tools, machines, and production in In- dustrial Arts, but also one might find himself (or herself!) lugging home a Grandfather Clock, cabinet, or gunrack created in Woodworking class. The metalworking classes were able to get the inside story when the guys took a tour through the Armco Steel Plant on its 75th Anniversary. Industry is truly an art, for those skilled with a hammer or saw can match one with a brush or pencil in steadiness and talent. Fulfillment comes with a job well done, especially a thing of beauty made painstakingly with one’s own hands. Whether one pursues the In- dustrial art training seriously as a future profession, or merely as a hobby, the manual labor classes have attracted both guys and gals as of last year. And why not? A bachelor’s survival course is offered in the Home Ec field, and a free exchange of broader op- portunities for all, regardless of sex, always makes class a little more interesting. Mr. J. D. Swaffar seven isn't too clear to Mr. Mr. John Beeson Sparks fly as girls enroll for the unexpected classes. Intense concentration is the key to skilled work. THE HANDS ARE THE TOOLS OF THE MIND Mr. Noland—Head honcho of the Industrial Arts Department, Mr. Noland anticipated another usual good year. He looks forward to meeting all the new kids, I try to look into the kids rather than at them.” With fourteen years of teaching ex- perience behind him, eleven years at Ruskin, Mr. Noland has developed a keen interest and un- derstanding in his students. Mr. Bodenhamer—Having taught at Ruskin for nineteen years, Mr. Bodenhamer has observ- ed drastic changes in both the structure and the students at RHS. Ruskin has gained nine hundred students alongside the additional rooms that were necessary for a growing enrollment. He has seen split sessions and the relief that came with Hickman High. Mr. Bodenhamer feels that the Vocational Program is beneficial to the students, and would like to see a broadening in the Industrial Arts Department. “It would be nice to have our own Graphic Arts Department—photography, and crafts, too.” Mr. Moore—Woodworking teacher, Mr. Moore has only taught at Ruskin for three years, but has watched many things happen. For in- stance, the Woodworking students classes came up with first place in both State and District Contests, for projects created in his classes. Contest is an annual event in the spring, where gunracks, small table top clocks, and shelves made in class are judged. Mr. Moore takes pride in his student’s work, and is always proud to have been the one to teach them how to drive in a straight nail with one whack. Mr. Beeson—The Industrial Arts’ newest ad- dition, Mr. John Beeson started his teaching career this year. As a graduate of Ruskin in the class of ’67, he now teaches in some of the places where he formerly attended classes. His major plans for the year are to observe the needs of the students, and restore the Metal shop machinery to working order. He would like to include in the metal working classes areas of copper crafts, jewelry making or pewter mugs. Mr. Swaffar—A six year veteran of Ruskin High, Mr. Swaffar is presently in charge of the Power Mechanics classes. He recalls with a smile the original Power Mechanics class; it consisted of two borrowed tables from the cafeteria, thirty chairs, one set of books, six small engines and two sets of tools. Fortunately, the Mechanics classes have acquired more than the essentials since then. Mr. Swaffar told us, “If you can enlarge the facilities, you can also improve the quality and quantity of education.” Mr. Hall—Master of Metalwork, Mr. Hall has both an MS and BS. He finds teaching enjoyable both in the school and on the road, as Mr. Hall doubles as a Drivers Education Instructor. “If I didn’t like to teach and work with the kids, I wouldn’t have come back. Besides, I have to keep the smokers out of my bathrooms.” Industrial Arts 221 Where's my two-hundred pesos for passing go? VAMOS!---ALLON!---GEHT! Spanish, French, and German students were going wild! This year’s foreign language program was one of the biggest ever. Many students who became bi-lingual last year have become tri-lingual this year. Learning was fun and easier this year with the aid of films, workbooks, and sound track tapes. Halloween carols were sung by those who were taking French. Spanish classes listened to the guest speakers, Jesus Aragon and Dr. Arturo Sanchez from Mexicana Airlines. German students translated daily conversations, skits, and familiar sayings of famous actors and comedians. Next year should be even more successful than last, for each year brings with it bright, enthusiastic students and fresh, new ideas. STARS CAN AND DID “MAKE MAGIC’’ Those who were enrolled in Drama or Speech may have had the chance to portray an ex-convict, or an eighty-four year old alcoholic, maybe even a dead man such as the character of Doc Gibbs in the famous play, “Our Town —but that wasn’t all to be learned in these classes. As in past years, class members studied Oral Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Duet Acting, Poetry and Debate. Ruskin reached excellence when in the fall, Debators took first at Park Hill. This was only one of the eigh- teen Speech and Debate tournaments open for Ruskin students. One might also find himself involved in the different stages of a play production, reader’s theatre of puppet shows. But best of all, one was presented with the opportunity to learn about one’ self and to get to know one’s classmates. The stars in Drama and Speech will never walk alone. Mr. Allen Perrin Mrs. Joyce Briggs COMMUNICATION FLOURISHES FROM ‘SEA TO SHINING SEA.’ Twenty-three years ago when I first came to teach at Ruskin, it was a rural school that con- sisted of grades seven to twelve in one building. There have been so many happy experiences and lovely memories as I have watched this school develop into a large and well-known suburban high school. Each time I begin to reminisce, I get the urge to laugh and sometimes cry. The fulfill- ment I have received from teaching has been to see my former students succeed and to think that I had contributed a part of myself so that they could achieve success.” Mrs. Mary Dowell “One of the most substantial changes made at Ruskin was when the activity periods changed to twenty-five minutes each day. I have found that I am able to help more students on a daily basis than I was able to help on the long activity periods. Each year though, my students are better both behavior and ability-wise. My wish for them is to become more goal orientated. I believe setting goals is the key to success.’’ Ms. Lesley Hernandez “In the years that I have taught at Ruskin, the biggest change that has taken place is the overall improvement of the feeling among the student body toward education. I believe that the growth of elective sources made available to the students has brought about this improvement. The fulfill- ment brought about by my career is in being able to give my students the knowledge and un- derstanding of which they are so deserving.’’ Ms. Kathryn Shoot The change that had directly affected my teaching was that the enrollment in German had more than doubled. My first year class, three years ago, consisted of thirteen students. Another change that I appreciated, but which had nothing to do with academics, was the freedom for the women faculty to wear pantsuits in class.” Mrs. Gretchen Janis ”1 have been at Ruskin for five years now, and the roughest times I can remember were when we had split shifts. It was very hard for me as a teacher to adjust to all the different personalities and characters of my students. But over the years, I realized that students and teachers could learn from each other. I hope all Ruskinites can learn to like themselves and the world can find true peace and a prosperous economy.” Mr. Allen Perrin When I first came to Ruskin seven years ago, my greatest realization was that students weren’t just students but true human beings. I have seen a change in myself. The students are much more aware of themselves and others. One thing that made me the happiest was when students showed they cared. My wish for Ruskin is to have the best school in every department, and my hope for America is that all people everywhere will believe in themselves.” Mrs. Joyce Briggs Drama Speech 223 HOLD YOUR NOSE—AND OFF WITH THE TENNIES Bleacher-sitting is beneficial to the hamstrings. Volleyball, Archery, and Gymnastics lured the athletically inclined to the moldy, damp locker rooms, for two elective courses were offered for both girl’s and boy’s P.E. The purpose of the specialized electives was to offer the students the opportunity to excel in one particular area, whereas the general gym classes ran the gamut of physical activities. Taking time away from his Contemporary Issues classes, Mr. Perry offered his services in the Boy’s Locker Room. When one observed his classes, it was often difficult to spot him as he looked like one of the boys”. A hopeful and prospective addition to the Phys. Ed. Department will be the building of a girl's gymnasium within the next couple of years. Relieving the strain of overcrowding in the gym on rainy days, the new structure would also alleviate the chauvinistic argument over who gets the stage?” There’ll be showers today, folks! Mr. Rick Alford Mr. Alford’s friend illustrates what happens when you don't eat your vegetables. THE USED KEY IS ALWAYS BRIGHT Mrs. Wiley—“Reflect on the past and plan for the future.” Mr. Alford—“Take pride in what you are.” Mr. Dowell—“I hope that during the next century we can arrive at a solution to our problems in Health, Politics, and Education. . . .the preservation of the health goes hand in hand with one’s mental stability, also. Some of you question this statement, recalling the numerous mornings you put on your clothes for school, and take them off in gym 1st hour only to put them back on again. Senseless as it seems, P.E. is well worth the effort. In the colonial times, 1776 to be exact, Ben Franklin came out with a popular little book en- titled Poor Richard’s Almanack”. Poor Dick had much to say on the topic of poor health and idleness. The people were encouraged to “get in there and move”. There will be sleeping enough in the grave.”, Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” Physical Education is not a punishment. If it is used to the fullest, a person will feel better. And as a result, he will look better, and be happier, too. So think of that little gym bag as a pill box. There’s a lot more in it than smelly socks! Mr. Gerald Harper Mr. Russell Dowell Mr. James Crane Mr. Martin Ricono Inflation has no effect on Mike Erter's candy sales for Mr. Ricono’s D.E. class. Mr. Roy Beers Mr. Richard Willis Carrying your 3's and multiplying by 4 is made easy with Mrs. DuVal's help. 226 D.E. VICA, ROTC. Spec. Ed. Colonel William Cooper Sergeant Hilton Hayes D.E. One of the highlights this year in D.E. was a four day visit from twenty-eight D.E. students from Parkway West High School in St. Louis. They attended the Disco-Dance and the Haunted House. One hundred and seventy students par- ticipated in money raising campaigns. Candy sales, car washes, and dances were only a few of such projects. Spec. Ed. The students in Special Education have been working hard to become more self-sufficient. They have been cook- ing dinners for Thanksgiving and any occasion. Some of the projects that were completed were stained glass, candles and macrame. Mr. Beers remarked, My hope for the future is that people can accept each other for their likes and differences.” R.O.T.C. Commissioned and non-commissioned cadet officers at Ruskin and Smith-Hale tackled courses in AFJROTC in- cluding civil aviation, navigation and military history. Oc- casionally work was forgotten as cadets were able to inter- mingle during “Meet the Corp”, howl through a Halloween party, and take part in an old fashioned hayride and weanie roast at Benjamin Stables. As cadet Susan Giles remarked, Since I was actively involved in the corp, it became a second home to me.” One could CLEARLY see that there is a lot more to AFJROTC than presenting the colors.” Communications is a part of ROTC training as Robert Niffen operates the in- tercom system. Hilton C. Hayes has taught at Ruskin and been in the Hickman Mills School District for five years. Having had many good and trying times, he finds that his happiest experience was in being able to watch and work with kids who were im- mature in behavior but who eventually grew to accept responsibility. Hilton C. Hayes After one year of teaching at Ruskin, Colonel William Cooper enjoyed the school's friendly at- mosphere shown him by faculty and students. The Spirit of 76 was in his mind when he said, ...America will always be at peace, but if peace should not be possible, then we are ready and able to defend our freedom!” William C. Cooper Mr. Crane has taught in the district and at Ruskin for five years. If he had to pick just one, he said the funniest thing that happened to him was when he was hit in the face with a whipped cream pie. He thinks student attitudes have changed concerning involvement in extra-curricular ac- tivities. James Crane Happiness is helping students acquire jobs to become self-sufficient.” Roy Beers Having taught at Ruskin nine years, Mr. Wil- lis states, My happiest and most fulfilling ex- perience was seeing my students enter National Vica Contest and watching the department grow. Richard Willis Mr. Ricono thought the happiest experience he had in his six years at Ruskin was consistently winning more trophies at contest than any other school in the district. He felt that the greatest difference between the students he first taught and the ones he teaches now was that today’s are more mature and intelligent.” Martin Ricono D.E., Vica. ROTC. Spec. Ed. 227 Mr. Mike Boothe THE PAST SERVES AS A KEY TO THE FUTURE. History entails far more than what was in the past. More importantly, it deals with what is now, and why. Man, for years, has learned by previous mistakes and ex- periences how better to endure life. What better way is there to learn than by studying our fore fathers blunders? Supervised by Mr. Boothe, the History department has set up a program that deals not only with old dates and facts but also presents the students with classes designed to prepare them for tomorrow. Classes such as Comparative Government, American Democracy, Role of Law, and Contemporary Issues question the laws that govern us. This year’s classes had a great opportunity as the Bicentennial mania opened up all sorts of links with the past. The Bicentennial Minutes, an addition to the mor- ning announcements, created an awareness of the strife that exists now, and its likeness to the turmoil during America’s birthday year. Are you questioning the Duke? Ms. Madaline Brown What's so American about Kennedy? Mr. Larry Frazier Susan Ryan searches for the author of George underwear.” Mr. Earl Kennedy Washington wore red, white and blue 228 History Browsing at the bookrack, Linda Forrester seeks the past in paperbacks. Mr. Gerald Partridge Mater, Mr. Perry returns for his “MAY YOU HAVE MANY MORE, AMERICA! Mr. Larry Frazier, “American Success is spelled W-O-R-K”. Mr. Doug Taylor, “Paul Revere was slow compared to the 1975-76 Ruskin Basketball team. Mr. Larry Wild, To an American, time is as precious as money.” Ms. Caroline Trindle, The time has come for the Eagles to fly again. Mr. Wayne Bias, Good Luck to all students at Ruskin High School. Your success in the future depends upon how you feel about yourself. Adopt the following moto; “We are not better than the best, but better than all the rest”, and you will go far. Mr. Mike Boothe, “History repeats itself because people do not listen the first time . History 229 Endeavoring to help the students, History teachers put in long hours. Mr. Doug Taylor CAN AMERICA BLOW OUT 200 CANDLES? Ms. Caroline Trindle Mr. Mike Reynolds Mr. Taylor smiles after a long day of being in the past. HISTORY HOPES FOR AMERICANS Mr. Kennedy; As I look into the future, I hope that the students and the faculty can work together and create more school pride. It is essen- tial to give more to people by being yourself.” Mr. Yocum; I hope that someday this school, the student body, and the faculty could possibly work together and fill the expectations of the faculty and parents of this district.” Mr. Partridge; “I hope that all the seniors graduate.” Mr. Quest; “The most memorable thing that I remember about Ruskin are the associations that I have had over the past five years with so many young people in the classroom. These ex- periences have given me many happy memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life.” Miss Brown; Let’s work together to see that Ruskin pride always flies as high as the Eagle.” Mr. Reynolds; “The Seniors are coming! The Seniors are coming!” History 231 AMERICAN TRADITION OF HELPING UPHELD Ruskin’s counseling center provided Tuesday evening counseling and a special interest group for married students at Ruskin. Counselors were kept busy attending to the personal as well as scholastic problems of students. Advice and informa- tion regarding colleges and future careers constituted a large portion of the counselor’s work load. Mr. Nicholson dealt with the Vocational Technical end of counseling duties. VoTech courses ranged from Cosmetology to Auto Mechanics, from Building Trades to Welding. Ruskin was also chosen as a Missouri Assessment Testing Center. Assessment tests were given to all seniors, and the combined average score was compared to seniors throughout the country. While the counselors labored to ease the minds of the stu- dent body, Mrs. Dorothy Wright worked to relieve the students’ aches and pains. Headaches and broken bones or broken romances, Nurse Wright used her patience and medical talents to remedy many situations. The mental and health needs of Ruskin’s students were attended to by the counseling and nursing staff. Mrs. Lavanda Booth Mr. Charles Hoskins Did you say call on line one. Vicki Waner? Mr. Calvin Crawford Mrs. Marjorie Langford To Alison Perera. a hard decision. Is it going to hurt? asks Scott Warren. Three helpers avail themselves to Mr. Crawford. 232 Counselors and Nurse college choice is a It seems to be a remarkable likeness, Mr. Nicholson. I ■ $ Mr. William Nicholson Nurse Dorothy Wright STUDENTS REFLECT AMERICA’S CHANGES “Of the three years I have counseled here at Ruskln, the most fulfilling experience I have en- countered was when a student accomplished a goal which had seemed impossible ' Mrs. Booth The happiest moments I have had here at Ruskin were seeing students graduate and be successful, especially the ones that I had counsel- ed, and knowing that I had been of help in any way possible. “The students of today were much smarter, more respectful and better educated. Mr. Crawford The main changes I have seen while here at Ruskin were that the students have become more liberal and the teachers more casual. There have also been a change in policies and courses. Mr. Hoskins During the thirty-one years I have been at Ruskin, I have seen many changes, one of the most noticeable changes was in the size of the school. In 1943, there were 190 students. Today, we have over 1,500. One of the most fulfilling experiences here at Ruskin occurred after the tornado in 1957. Our new building was destroyed, but we had school the next year in an elementary building. The true spirit of Ruskin was evident as students and facul- ty banded together to have a great school year. Mrs. Langford Youth of America are adrift in the sea of life waiting for someone to throw them a life preserver. Unfortunately, some have only gotten an anchor. “The biggest change I have seen at Ruskin is that while I have gotten older, the students have not.” Mr. Nicholson I have a theory for the lives of America—You cannot make the world a better place unless you start with yourself. When Honduras was in deep need of help after last year’s hurricane, the response and help from the student body was extremely gratifying and fulfilling. Nurse Wright m iX 19 Counselors and Nurse 233 Students aren’t the only ones who Mrs. Maxine Ackerson Mrs. Corrine Miller LIBRARY AND OFFICE KEEP RUSKIN ALIVE! Each year, the library served as one of Ruskin’s most vital facilities, despite the fact that one of the librarians was responsible for finking on that overdue book. Oh well, what was two weeks allowance and a held report card! The important people behind the scenes were the librarians and their helpers, incessantly filing, typing, checking out books, shelving, recording, videotaping, but most importantly they eased the strain of the Ruskin students. One of the library’s best attributes was the “homey” atmosphere that existed there. As for the office, despite the air conditioning injustice, it was always a relief to hear one’s presence mercifully requested in the office. And a person who overslept missed all of first and most of second hours just to get officially straightened out. Not that the office ladies and their helpers weren’t up to their necks with chores; the office girls filed, typed, delivered, messages, put up a weekly calendar, and aided Mrs. Flippin in getting transcripts. It goes unsaid that the office ladies were presented with all the mundane little jobs that went unseen, yet kept Ruskin alive. What if one needed change for a quarter in order to make an urgent call, and that quarter just happened to be the only bi-centennial quarter he possessed? Just a wink at one of those pretty ladies behind the desk was all that was needed, and they’d gladly let him call mom on line two... Mrs. Carol Jakubczak The early morning rush begins 234 Library and Office Ms. Sue Travis As a library aid. Joyce Vansickle Mrs. Dorthea Gfeller Six hundred copies and sixth Mrs. Lee Flippin hour run off quickly for Jeri Roberts. does more than just work hard. YESTERDAY’S THOUGHTS ARE TODAY’S MEMORIES “The biggest change I’ve seen in the six years that I have been at Ruskin is the style of clothing. It is far more informal and carefree than it used to be.” Mrs. Ackerson “My sincerest hope and wish for Ruskin is that we get as much as Hickman has. As far as my feelings go toward the change in students, I feel they have more freedom today than before.” Mrs. Miller “The happiest experience comes once a year on Ms. Travis’s birthday. Ms. Travis is a person of such enthusiasm that she enters into everything with so much joy and pleasure that it is really fun to help her celebrate. Ms. Neale “The students have changed a great deal. Now, if I were put on the spot as to whether or not I like the kids better now than when I first began teaching—I would have to reply “yes I like them better now, and I think it's probably because I was so much a kid myself.” Ms. Travis “Being new at Ruskin, the most fulfilling ex- perience is to observe how the students are always willing to help in anything there is to be done.” Mrs. Jakubczak “The happiest thing that ever happened to me was last year when the whole Gold Choir came and sang to me on my birthday.” Mrs. Prouty “Each year, it seems as though the sophomores become harder and harder, while the school gets hotter and hotter. I wish we would get that air conditioning! Anyway, my hope for America is that it stays free and avoids another depression.” Mrs. Gfeller “One thrilling experience I can recall was when I was told by my boss that I was doing a wonderful job and that I was an asset to Ruskin.” Mrs. Flippin Office and Library 235 TEACHER INDEX Abram, Gary Callen, Glenna Gelsinger, Jean Senior Math Contemporary Living, Foods 1, 11, Language of the Film, Creative B.S. in Education Creative Clothing Writing, Modern Poetry Dept. Head Alford, Richard B.S. B.S., M.A. Kinesiology, Hygiene, Dept. Head Capron, Karen Gunther, Larry B.S., M.S. Personal Typing 1, Typing, Record Algebra 1, Introduction to Algebra Keeping, Business Law B.S. in Education Allen, William B.S. Biology Hall, Paul B.S. Cattle, David Metal Working 11, Drivers Education Assistant Principal B.S., M.S. Bates, Oren A.S., B.S., M.S. Basic Business, Consumer Educa- Hamble, William tion, Record Keeping, Accounting 1 Chism, William Mixed Chorus, Blue Choir, Gold B.S. Marine Biology, Advanced Biology Choir, Girls’ Choir, Music Theory 1 B.S. in Agriculture, B.S. in Education Dept. Head Beers, Roy B.M.E., M.S., Ed. S. Special Education Clark, James B.S., M.S. Hygiene, Physiology, Vertebrate Harper, Gerald Preparation Boy’s Physical Education, Athletic Beeson, John B.S., M.S. Coordinator Metal 1, Woods 1 B.S. B.S. in Education Cooper, William A.F.J.ROTC, Aerospace Science 1, Hayes, Hilton Belden, Priscilla 11, 111 A.F.J. ROTC Man and Myth, Literature of Protest, B.A. Geography, M.A. Political B.A. “The Play’s the Thing” B.A. in English Science Crane, James Hernandez, Lesley Bias, Wayne Distributive Education 1, 11 Spanish, English Family Relations, Psychology, Basic Distributive Ed. Supervision B.S. in Education English B.S. B.S., M.S. Hester, Ernest Crawford, Calvin Physics, Math Analysis, Algebra 11 Bodenhamer, Jim Counselor B.S., M.A. Machine Drawing Arch. Drawing, B.A., M.S. Hocker, Irshel Drafting 1, Woodworking 1 B.S., M.S. Crawford, Mary Ann Art Foundations, Color and Painting B.S.E., M.A. Developmental Reading, Essentials Boone, Richard of English Horton, Lucile Accounting 1, 11 B.A. B.S., M.S. Homemaking 1, Senior Home Dowell, Mary Economics, Housing lnteriors Dept. Booth, Lavanda Spanish 1,11, Adv. Spanish Conver- Head Counselor sation, Adv. Ind. Study Dept. Head B.S., M.S. B.A., M.A. B.S. in Education Boothe, Mike Dowell, Russell Hoskin, Donald American History, Recent U.S. Boy's Physical Education Geometry, Algebra 11 Dept. Head History, Psychology, Dept. Head B.S., M.S. B.S. B.S., M.A. Ferman, Mike Hoskins, Charles Briggs, Joyce Commercial Art 1, Art Foundations Counselor Dramatics 1, 11, 111, Forensics Dept. Head B.A., M.S. B.A., M.A. B.A. Janis, Gretchen Brown, Madalyne France, Shirley Modern American Literature, Ger- Russian History, U. S. Cultural Girl’s Physical Education Dept. Head man 1, 11,111, History, Anthropology, Family B.S. in Physical Education B.A. in German and English, M.A. in Relations German B.S. Frazier, Larry Basic Geography, Frontier History, Kennedy, Karl Burkhart, Kenneth Economics, Presidents, American Role of Law, Family Relations, Assistant Principal Government, Comp. Government Economics, Psychology B.S., M. Ed. 236 Faculty Index B.S., M.A. A.B. Langford, Marjorie Counselor, Dept. Head B.S and M.S. in Education Mager, Karen Contemporary Living, Child Development, Creative Clothing, Tailoring B.S.in Education Maupin, Charles Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science B.S. in Education Maupin, Dorothy Shorthand 1, Typing 1 B.S., M.S. in Education Mooney, Ellen Essentials of English, Mass Media, Modern Novels, Journalism B.A., B. in Education, M.A. Moore, Wayne Woodworking 1,11, Advanced Woodworking, Dept. Head B.S. Mullins, Aleta Senior Clerical Practice, Typing 1 B.S., M.A. Neale, Paula Media Specialist B.S. in Education, M.L.S. Nicholson, William Counselor B.S., M.S. Noland, Michael Driver’s Education, Woodworking 1 B.S., M.S., Specialist Degree in Safe- ty Education Partridge, Gerald Family Relations, Driver’s Education B.A., M.S. Perrin, Allen Debate 1, 11, Speech 1, 11, Dept. Head B.S., M.A. Perry, Rex Contemporary Issues, Boy’s Physical Education B.S. Quest, Ken American History, Current Problems in American Democracy, Civil War History B.A., M. Ed. Reynolds, Mike American History, American Frontier History, Recent U. S. History B.S., M.S. Ricono, Martin Distributive Education 1, 11 Distributive Ed. Supervision B.S., M.S. Rose, Susan Language of the Film, American Humorists, Introduction to Research B.S.E. Schult, Jeffrey Band, Mixed Chorus B. A. in Music Education, Vocal lnstrumental Searcy, Benny College Grammar, Man and Myth, Business English, English Literature B.S. in Education Shoot, Kathryn French B.S. in Education Skinner, Bess Secretarial Practice, Clerical Prac- tice, Typing B.S., M.S. Snodgrass, Jim Band, Advanced Winds B.M.E., M.M.E. Swaffar, J.D. Woodworking 1, Power Mechanics B.S., M.S. in Industrial Safety Swisher, Karen Algebra 1,11 B.S.E. in Mathematics Taylor, Doug Art Foundations. American History, Basic Geography, Cultural Geography B.S. Taylor, Elaine Home Economics, Creative Clothing, Foods, Child Development B.S. in Education Tharp, Deborah Basic English, Individualized Reading, Reading and Composition, Modern American Literature B.A. Touslee, Gerald Orchestra B.M.E., M.M. Travis, Sue Media Specialists B.S. in Business Education, M.A. Trindle, Carolyn Psychology, Advanced Psychology, Sociology Bachelor of Journalism, M.A. Vesce, Catherine Sculpture 1, Art Foundations B.A. Wild, Larry American History B.S., M.S. Wiley, Mary Girl’s Physical Education B.S., M.S. Willis, Richard Trades and Industry, Taand 1 Super- vision B.S., M.A. Wrisinger, Arch Office Occupations, Vocational Clerical Practice 11, Professional Writing 11, Dept. Head B.S., M.A. Yocum, George Modern German History, History of the Far East, American History, Frontier History, Peace War B.S., M.A. Faculty Index 237 BICENTENNIAL GRADUATING CLASS OF ’76 Albritton, Daniel M. Allen, John Stephen: TRACK 10,11; XC 10,11,12 Allen, Steven Andrews, Tod Arello, Bridget Armstrong, Lora: CA 10,12 Attebury, Julie Barnhill, Chandra: DIG 10,11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12; NHS 12 Baskin, Garry: DCL 11; NHS 11,12; RTT 10,11,12; SPP 10,11,12; TEN 10 Baskin, Larry: TEN 11; TRACK 10; VICA 12 Bates, Sherri Batson, David Baxter, Susan: CHL 10; DECA 11,12; PEPCLUB 10 Behrens, Dianna Benedict, Darry Biagioli, Paul: DCL 12; NHS 10,11,12; RTT 11; SPP 10,11,12 Birchard, Jeff:FB 10,11,12; KC 11,12; NHS 12; R CLUB 10,11,12; TRACK 10,11,12 Bisacca, Mark Blackmore, Wayne: BB 12 Blake, Margaret Blakey, Dwayne Blaser, Kim: FC 11,12; SPP 11 Blaylock, Jenny: DCL 12; FL 11,12; NHS 11,12; RTT 10,11,12; SPP 10,11,12 Blayney, Martha: T l 12; VICA 12 Blom, Ken: BAND 10,11,12; BB 10,- 11,12; JAZZB 10,11,12; KC 10,11,- 12; NHS 10,11,12; ORCH 10,11 Boehm, Kim Boone, Randy: FTA 10; GC 11,12; GRP 10; MEDC 12; STUCO 12 Borcherding, David: BSB 10,11,12; DECA 11,12 Borchers, Terri: CHOIRC 12; FC 10; GOLD 11,12; NHS 11,12; PEPCLUB 11 Borden, Mone: CHL 10,11; DECA 11,12; GC 11; ORCH 10; PEP- CLUB 10,11 Boswell, Joan: BAND 10,11; GRP 12; NHS 10,11,12; ORCH 10; PEPCLUB 10,11,12; SGB 10 Bowers, Gary Boyer, Marilyn: DECA 11; T l 12; VICA 12 Bradley, James: BAND 10,11,12 Brashears, Julia: ROTC 10,11,12 Brittain, Rick: BB 10; BSB 11; FB 10,- 11,12; R CLUB 11,12 Brock, Cheryel Brother, Thomas: DECA 11,12 Brown, Craig: BB 10; KC 10,11,12; TEN 10,11,12; T l 12; VICA 12 Brown, David Brown, Deborah: CHL CAP 10,12; PEPCLUB 11 Brown, Tony: BG 12; GOLD 11,12; JS 11; R CLUB 11,12; ROTC 10,11,- 12; SPP 10,11,12 Browne, Diane Browning, Joseph: DECA 11,12 Bruce, Harold: FB 11; KC 11; VICA 12; WREST 10; SC 10 Bruno. Ronald: ROTC 10,11,12; STUCO 10 Bullard, Chris: CHOIR 12; TRACK 11 Burch, Janet: DECA 11,12; JS 10; PEPCLUB 10 Burch, Roxanna Burge, Mark: D S 12; GOLD 12; SPP 12 Burns, Mary: NHS 12 Burton, David: BAND 10,11,12; CHOIR 12; JAZZB 10,11,12; ORCH 10,11,12; PB 10,11,12; SGB 10,11,12 Butts, Karen: BAND 11,12; D S 10,- 11; FL 11,12; NHS 10,11,12; ORCH 11,12; SPP 11; SGB 12 Calvin, Toni: Kl 12; NHS 11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12; RTT 10,11 Cameron, Jan Cantrell, Vicki Capen, Melissa: CHOIR 12; GG 12; H-L 12; MIRAGE 11,12—EDITOR; NHS 11,12; PEPCLUB 12; STUCO 10,11; TRACK 11 Capra, Joe Carey, Diana: DECA 11; PEPCLUB 10 Carman, Randy: FB 11,12 Cason, Robert: BSB 10,11; NHS 11,- 12 Centonze, Lilly: CO 11; FRC 10; H-L 12; Kl 12; MIRAGE 11,12; NHS 10,11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11; T l 12 Champagne, Tony: T l 12 Chisholm, Steve Christian, Catherine: BAND 10,11,- 12; NHS 11,12; ORCH 10,11 Clark, Gary: BSB 10; DECA 11; KC 11, STUCO 10,11; VICA 12 Clark, Gordon: T l 12; VICA 12 Claus, Lori Close, Ray: T l 12; TRACK 10 Cockrell, Danny: BB 10,11,12; BG10; BSB 10,11; GOLD 10,11,12; KC 10,11,12 Cole, Allen: BAND 10,11,12; PB 10,- 11,12; RTT 11,12; SPP 10,11,12 Collins, Winifred: FHA 11; MIRAGE 12; NHS 12 Combs, Katherine: CHOIR 10,11,12; GG 11; JS 10,11,12; STUCO 11 Combs, Ron: NHS 12 Comstock, Norman Conover, Karen: BAND 10,11,12; CH 10,11; Kl 12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12—PRES Cook, Benny: BB 11 Corum, Garry: DECA 11,12; JS 11 Courier, Wesley: BAND 10,11,12; PB 11,12 Crawford, John: BAND 10,11,12; BG 12; CHOIR 12; JAZZB 10,11,12; KC 12; ORCH 10,11,12; PB 10,11,- 12; SGB 10,11,12; STB 10,11,12; TRACK 10; WREST 10 Crosby, Marsha Cubine, Nancy: BAND 10,11,12; BGG 12; CH 10,11,12—CAPT: GRMNC 11; MEDC 10; NHS 11,12; ORCH 10,11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11,- 12; RTT 10,11,12; SPP 10,11,12; STB 10,11,12 Cummings, Fred Cunningham, Colleen Cutter, Jack: FB 10 Dahms, David: BV 11; DCL 10.11.12— VP; CO 10—VP; KC 10; NHS 11,12—VP; RTT 11—TREAS, 12; SPP 10,11,12; STUCO 10,11; TEN 10 Dake, Ron: BAND 10,11,12—DRUM MAJOR; FL 11,12; JAZZB 10,11,- 12; NHS 12; ORCH 10,11,12; PB 10,11,12; SGB 10,11,12; SPP 10,- 11; STUCO 11 Daniels, William Davidson, Pat: BAND 10,11,12; JC 10; NHS 12; PB 10,11,12; RR 11; STB 12; TRACK 11,12 Davis, Terry: DECA 11,12 Dean, Robert: BSB 11; FB 10,11,12; KC 12; R CLUB 11,12; WREST 10 Decker, Vicky: DECA 11,12; NHS 10,11,12 DeGan, JoAnn: H-L 12; NHS 12 Donnell, Paula: GV 12 Donnelly, Joe: VICA 12 Doss, James: BSB 10,11,12; CHOIR 10,11; DECA 11,12; NHS 11,12; STUCO 10,11 Dougan, Mark: T l 12; VICA 12 Douglas, Jimmy Doussard, Brian: DECA 11,12; D S 10 Doyle. Michael: BV 10,11; FL 11; JS 10,11; ROTC 10,11,12; STUCO 11 Duncan, Kelly: FC 11; FRC 10,11; NHS 11,12; SPP 10 Duncan, Diane: BAND 10,11,12; PB 10,11,12; TRACK 11,12 Easton, Janet: FHA 11; GG 10; ROTC 10,11,12; SPC 11 Eddings, Arlene: FL 11,12; GRMNC 11,12; GV 12; PEPCLUB 10,11; RR 11 Eisler, Bill: GOLD 12 Elliott, Marty: DECA 11,12 Ellis, Sandy: DECA 11,12; NHS 10,- 11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12—VP; RTT 10,11; SPP 10,11; STUCO 12 Engeman, Glenda England, Andy: FB 10 Epley, Steve: CHOIR 12; D S 10,11,- 12; H-L 12 Erickson, Raegan Evans, Mike: BV 10,11,12; D S 11; FRC 10,11; R CLUB 11,12; SC 10.11.12— PRES; SPC 11; STUCO 11; TEN 10,11,12; WREST 10,11,- 12 Favazza, Mark: BB 10; BG 12; CHOIR 12; CO PRES 10; D S 11,12; FB 10,12; KC 10,11,12; R CLUB 12; STUCO 10,12—PRES; TRACK 10,12 Fennesy, Marcia: DECA 11,12; H-L 11; NHS 10,11,12 Fetters, Michael Finley, Linda: DECA 11,12 Flebbe, George 238 Senior Index Flores, Becky: BC 11,12; D S 10,11; FHA 12; GC 12; GRP 11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12; RTT 11,12; SPP 10,11,12 Fordyce, Jerry: GOLD 12; RR 11 Forrester, Linda: JS 10; NHS 10,11; SPC 10 Foster, Tom: BAND 10; BB 11,12; PB 10; TEN 12; TRACK 11 Franke, Paula: NHS 11,12 Frederick, Jim: BG 10,11,12; CHOIR 10,11,12; SPC 11; SPP 10,11,12; STUCO 11 Fund, Dan: BB 10; BG 10; BSB 10,11; CHOIR 10,11,12; KC 10,11,12 Funk, Sharon Furey, Diana Galler, Anita Gardner, Karen: DCL 11,12; RTT 10,- 11,12; SPP 10,11,12 Garton, Brian: DECA 11,12; ROTC 10,11,12 Gaylord, Sherry: MEDC 10,11 Gebauer, Tim: FC 11; MIRAGE 10,- 11; ROTC 10,11; VICA 12 Gee, Nancy: CH 10; DECA 10,11; MIRAGE 12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12; SPC 10,11; STUCO 11,12 Geivett, Randy George, Sheri Gerred, Glen Gerry, Ken: FC 10,11; GRMNC 10,11; H-L 12; MIRAGE 11,12; SC 10,11,- 12; TRACK 12 Gladden, Michael: T l 12; WREST 10 Gomez, Vic: BB 12; KC 11,12; STUCO 10,11; TRACK 10,11,12; XC 10,11 Gorden, Annette Gorman, Dee: DECA 11; VICA 12 Gossman, Steve: VICA 12 Gott, Harold: NHS 12; T l 12 Grantham, Pam: FHA 10; GRP 10,11,12—PRES; PEPCLUB 10,- 11,12 Greenwell, Mary: BC 11,12; DECA 11,12; D S 10,11; FT 11; Kl 12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12; STUCO 10,11 Griffen, Brian: DECA 11; T l 12; VICA 12 Groblebe, Glenda: CA 12 Groblebe, Linda: CA 12 Grogman, Donna: FHA 11 Groh, David: T l 12; VICA 12 Gumminger, Joyce: PEPCLUB 10; RGAA 11 Haffa, Jill: BAND 10,11,12; FT 11,12; MEDC 10; T l 12; VICA 12 Haines, Donna: FHA 11—PRES, 12—PRES; MEDC 11 Hall, Barbara: CA 12; CHOIR 12; GG 12; GRMNC 12 Hallman, Abbie: GG 10,11,12; GOLD 10,11,12; H-L 12; MIRAGE 11; SPP 10; STUCO 10,11—SEC, 12—TREAS; TEN 12 LEGEND BAND—Golden Eagle Band BB—Basketball BC—Baseball Chanters BG—Boy’s Glee BGG—Boy-Girl’s Glee BSB—Baseball BV—Boy’s Volleyball CA—Creative Arts CC—Chess Club CH—Chanters CHL—Cheerleader Hammett, Debbie: FHA 11; MIRAGE 12; NHS 11,12; RR 11 Hankins, Lee: BAND 10,11,12; PB 10,11,12 Hansen, Mignon: DECA 11,12; FTA 10; GRP 10; PEPCLUB 10,11,12 Harris, Pam Hartnett, John Harvey, Judith: CHOIR 12; D S 12; FL 11,12; GRMNC 12; NHS 11,12; PEPCLUB 11,12; ROTC 10 Haskins, Dennis: T l 12 Hatch, Terri: BC 12; CH 11; CHOIR 12—TREAS; CO 12—VP; GG 12; Kl 12; MIRAGE 11—CO-EDIT; NHS 10,11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12—SR REP; RTT 10,11,12; SPP 10,11,12; STUCO 11 Heffernan, Tom: DECA 11—VP, 12; FB 10,11; KC 11; R CLUB 11,12; SPP 10,11,12; WREST 10,11 Hendricks, Julie: T l 12 Herr, Theresa: DECA 11,12; DIG 10,- 11; RTT 10; SPP 10 Hewitt, Susan: FHA 11,12; FL 10; GRMNC 11,12 Hibdon, Barbara: FTA 10; PEPCLUB 10,11; SPP 10 Hicks, Bruce: DECA 11,12 Hitz, Michael: VICA 12 Hobbs, Diana: CA 10,12; FC 10,11; GRMNC 10,11,12; GRP 11 Hobbs, Dinah: GRP 11; SPC 10 Hockensmith, Tim: BSB 10,11,12; FB 10,11,12; NHS 11,12; R CLUB 10,- 11,12; TRACK 11 Hodges, James: FL 11,12; GOLF 11,- 12; NHS 11,12 Hodges, Lisa: FHA 10—VP; FTA 10; GV 11; RGAA 11 Hoelzel, Jim Hood, Ruth Horne, Roger: BB 10,11,12; BG 10,- 11; BSB 10,11,12; CHOIR 10,11; FL 10,11; GOLD 12; KC 10,11,12; NHS 12; R CLUB 11,12; STUCO 12; TRACK 12 Houston, Annette: GOLD 10,11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12 Hulett, Paul: BAND 10,11,12; D S 11,12; JAZZB 11,12; ORCH 11,12; PB 10,11,12; SGB 11,12; SPP 10,- 11,12 Hunt, Marsha: BAND 10,11,12; FL 11; NHS 12 James, Naomi: DECA 11,12; Kl 12 Jamison, Cindy: FC 10; MEDC 10,- 11,12 LEGEND CHOIR—Choir CHOIRC—Choir Cabinet CO—Class Officer DECA—Distributive Education Clubs of America DCL—Drama Council DIG—Diggers D S—Debate and Speech FB—Football FC—Film Club FHA—Future Homemakers of America Jarrett, Debra Jarrett, John: BAND 10,11,12; GOLD 12; PB 10,11,12 Jessee, Brenda: DECA 11,12; PEPCLUB 10 Johnson, Carol: BAND 10,11,12; NHS 10,11,12; ORCH 11,12; PB 11,12; STB 11,12 Johnson, Lenny: TRACK 10 Johnson, Wayne: DECA 11; T l 12; VICA 12 Johnson, Zina: DECA 11,12 Jones, Curtis: BAND 10,11,12; JAZZB 10,11,12; MEDC 10; NHS 10,11,12; ORCH 10,11; PB 10,11,- 12; SGB 10,11,12 Jones, Greg: CC 10,12; NHS 10,11,- 12; STUCO 12 Jones, Mano: CC 12; FB 10; FC 10; GRMNC 10,11,12; MIRAGE 11; ROTC 10,11,12; RTT 10,11,12; SPP 10,11; WREST 10 Jungden, Janet: GG 11,12; GOLD 10,11,12; JS 12; NHS 10,11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11; TRACK 11 Kaiser, Dave: CC 10; H-L 12; MIRAGE 11; SPP 11 Karr, David KateKaru, Ken: WREST 10,11 Kennedy, Peggy: PEPCLUB 10,11; T l 12; VICA 12 Kennedy, Sharon: FRC 10,11; MIRAGE 12; NHS 12; SPP 10 Kenyon, Greg: DECA 11—VP,12 Kerr, Beverly: NHS 12 Kersley, Vicky Keyes, Michael: GRMNC 11 Kiell, Larry Klinge, Fred Knight, Benita Knight, Romona: NHS 12 Kurzweil, Karen: BAND 10,11,12; BC 11; FT 11,12; PB 10,11; PEPCLUB 10,11 Lacy, Tom: DECA 11,12; JS 11,12—VP Lakey, Kevin LaMar, Rick Lasiter, Mike: BB 10,11,12; BG 10; BSB 10,11,12; BV 10,11; CC 10,- 11, DECA 11; D S 12; FB 10,12; FC 11,12; FL 12; JC 12; MC 10; ROTC 11; TEN 10,11; T l 12; TRACK 11,12; WREST 12; XC 10 Latelle, Barb: RTT 10,11; SPP 10 Laughlin, Pat: FHA 11,12—SEC; PEPCLUB 10 Lawson, Kale: WREST 11,12; VICA 12 Lemmon, Mark: T l 12; VICA 12 Lippert, Kathy: DECA 11 LEGEND FL—Foreign Language FRC—French Connection FT—Flag Team FTA—Future Teachers of America GC—Girl’s Choir Senior Index 239 GG—Girl’s Glee GOLD—Gold Choir GOLF—Golf GRMNC—German Club GRP—Grapplettes GV—Girl’s Volleyball Logiudice, Karen: PEPCLUB 10,11 Looney, Joy: BAND 10,11,12; DECA 11,12; PB 10,11,12; PEPCLUB 10; TRACK 11,12 Lowe, Cathi: CA 11 —PRES; PEPCLUB 10 Lute, Norman Lynch, Cathy Macey, Tim Magill, Tim Mann, Larry Marks, Nancy: NHS 12 Mam, Pam Martin, Phil: DECA 11,12; FL 10,11 Mason, Lori: DCL 12; GC 12; GRP 10,11; NHS 10,11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12; RTT 11,12; SPP 10,11,- 12; STUCO 11 Matthews, Regina Maxwell. Pat: DECA 11; VICA 12 Mead, Charles: BG 12; CHOIR 12; D S 11,12; DCL 11,12; FB 10; FC 11; KC 10; NHS 11,12; RTT 10,11,12; SPP 10,11,12; STUCO 10,11; WREST 10 Meek, Karen: DIG 11,12; PEPCLUB 10 Meloy. Nancy: CA 12; FL 10,11,12; ORCH 10,11,12; SPP 10,11 Metcalf, David: BSB 10; VICA 12 Metcalf, Karen Michalski, Steve: BSB 10,11,12; H-L 12; NHS 12 Milton, Sherri: BAND 10,11,12; FL 11,12; FT 11,12; NHS 12; ORCH 11,12; PB 10,11,12; SGB 12; STB 11 Minor, Debbie Mitchell, Randy: BSB 12; STUCO 12 Mize, Vicky Moon. Mark: BG 10,11,12; CHOIR 10,11—VP, 12; DCL 11,12; NHS 11,12; RTT 10,11,12; SPP 10,11,12 Moore, Kim: ROTC 10,11,12 Morgan, Carri: DCL 12; GC 12; MIRAGE 11,12; NHS 12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12; RTT 11,12 —PRES; SPP 10,11,’- 12; STUCO 10,12 Morgan, Kathy: CH 11,12; GRP 10; PEPCLUB 10,11,12; T l 12; VICA 12—SEC Morriss, Stephen Mullen, Cindy: CHOIR 12; FTA 10; GC 11; PEPCLUB 10,11 Myers, Michelle: CA 12—TREAS; PEPCLUB 11 McCann, Kelly: NHS 12; PEPCLUB 12; SPC 10,11 McCarthy, Jim: GOLF 10,11,12; R CLUB 11 McCcrmick, Darrell: BB 10,11,12; CHL 12; GOLF 10,11,12; KC 10,- 11,12; R CLUB 11,12 McDaniels, Brian: BB 11; CA 12, CHOIR 12 McDonald, Blair: BAND 10,11,12; FB 11,12; NHS 11,12; PB 10,11,12; R CLUB 12; TRACK 10,12 McElroy, Lorraine: GRMNC 10,11,- 12; PEPCLUB 10,11 McGee, Carol McGuire, Cindy: FHA 11; GV 12; RGAA 12; TRACK 11,12 McHenry, Debbie McKinley, Mary: BAND 10,11,12; ORCH 12; PB 10,11,12; STB 12 McKinney, Sharon: BAND 10,11,12; JC 10; Kl 12; PB 10,11,12 McLean, Connie: CH 11,12; FC 10; Kl 12; NHS 11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11,- 12; SPC 10,11— SEC-TREAS McLean, Kathy: DIG 11,12; H-L 11; Kl 12; NHS 10,11,12; PEPCLUB 10,- 11,12; RTT 10; SPC 10,11—PRES; SPP 10 McQueen, Mike McRae, Patricia Nation, Chuck: BSB 10,11,12; DECA 11; VICA 12 Neely, Kyle Neff, LaDonna: CH 11,12; GC 10,11; GOLD 12; GV 11,12; Kl 12; NHS 11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12; SPC 11; TRACK 11 Neff. Richard Newell. Bill: CA 10 Newman, Nina Nicely, Sherry: VICA 12 Nicolaisen, Theresa Niffen, Robert: ROTC 10,11,12; T l 12 Nighswonger, Dana Nolte, Sara: BB 12; FTA 10; GV 11,- 12; H-L 12; Kl 12—PRES; ORCH 10; R CLUB 12; RGAA 10—HIS,11; STUCO 10; TRACK 11 Norman, Charles Oaks, Teresa Ochs, Jeff Ogilvie, David: FB 10,11,12; TRACK 10,11,12 Oidtman, Kurt Osborne, Jody: BV 10,11,12; DECA 11,12; D S 10,11; FL 11; KC 12; TEN 11; WREST 10 Owens, Scott: FB 10,11,12; R CLUB 10,11,12; TRACK 10,11,12; WREST 10 Palmer, Rick: BB 10; CO 11—PRES; FB 12; R CLUB 10,11,12; STUCO 10,11,12; TRACK 10,11,12; XC 10,11 Park, Jeff: BAND 10,11,12; FL 12; JAZZB 11,12; ORCH 11,12; PB 10,11,12; SGB 11,12; SPP 11 Pascoe, James Pascoe, Janet: BB 12; RGAA 12; TRACK 11 Patterson, Linda Perera, Gaye: MIRAGE 12; NHS 11,- 12; PEPCLUB 10; STUCO 12 Perkins, Mike: BV 10; SC 10 Perkins, Steve Peter, Charles: BAND 10,11,12; BG 10,11,12; CHOIR 10,11,12; JAZZB 11,12; ORCH 10,11; PB 10,11,12; SGB 11,12; TEN 10,11; WREST 10 Pfister, Joyce Phelps, Harold: DECA 11,12 Plaskett, Pam: FRC 10,11; DIG 12; NHS 11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12; RTT 12; SPP 11,12; TRACK 11 Plaskett, Pat: FRC 10,11; NHS 12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12—TREAS; RTT 12 Pollman, Wayne: BB 10; JS 10; TEN 10; T l 12; VICA 12 Potter, Gil: FB 10,11,12; NHS 10,11,- 12; R CLUB 11,12; ROTC 10; STUCO 12; WREST 10 Pritchett, Wendell: DECA 11; STUCO 11; VICA 12 Privett, Kathy: BAND 10; DECA 11,- 12; GRMNC 10 Purtle, Gene: DECA 11,12 Rainey, Ron: T l 12; VICA 12 Randolph, Kim: DECA 11; D S 12; FHA 12; BC 11,12; FL 10; FRC 10; GC 11; GOLD 12; Kl 12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12; ROTC 10; TRACK 11 Rauber, Vickie Records, Don Reddell, Rita Register, Marsha: PEPCLUB 10,11 Reiter, Tim Reynard, Meg: FL 11,12; FRC 11; NHS 11,12 Rice, John: MIRAGE 11,12; Orch 10,- 11; RTT 11; SPP 10 Richardson, Robert: BSB 10; CHL 12; DECA 11,12; KC 11,12 Riley, Bill: T l 12; WREST 10 Roach, Bill: BB 10,11; BSB 10,11,12 Roane, Leland: BG 12; CHOIR 10,- 11,12; KC 12; STUCO 12 Rochier, Anita: DECA 11,12; Kl 12; PEPCLUB 10,11 Roehr, Rick Rogge, Michele: BAND 10,11,12; GG 12; GOLD 12; JAZZB 10,11; NHS 12; ORCH 10,11; PB 10,11; STB 10,11 Roller, April: DECA 11,12 Rollo, Susie: DECA 11,12 Rosenberger, Beverly: JS 12; PEPCLUB 10; SPC 10,11 Rough, Connie: DECA 11,12; JS 10; NHS 12; PEPCLUB 10 Roundtree, Aaron Rudisel, Judith: FHA 12 Russell, Danny: DECA 11,12 Ryan, Susan Sadler, Brad Sanderholm, Marty: GOLF 12 Sapp, Dawni: T l 12; VICA 12 Sapp, Gary: BB 11; BSB 10; DECA 11,12; R CLUB 11 Schaeffer, Tim: BG 10,11,12; CHOIR 10,11,12; DCL 11,12; H-L 12; RTT 10,11,12; SPP 10,11,12; TEN 12; WREST 12 Schoffstall, Ralph: DECA 11; ROTC 11,12; VICA 12 Schroer, Shawn: CC 10,11; MC 11,- 12; NHS 12 Schroff, Donald Schutz, Jim: WREST 11,12 Selland, Nori: FL 10,11; T l 12; VICA 12 Sersch, Penny Seura, Connie: BAND 10,11,12; CHOIR 12; GG 12; NHS 11,12; ORCH 10,11 Sexton, Sandy: JS 10,11,12—PRES; NHS 11,12 Shadwick, Sherry: BGG 12; CHOIR 11,12; GG 11,12; NHS 10,11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11; STUCO 10 240 Senior Index Shanerman, Pam: GRP 11; PEPCLUB 10.11; RTT 11; STUCO 11,12 Sharp, Doug: H-L 12; MC 12; MIRAGE 11; NHS 10,11,12; ORCH 10,11; SC 12; STUCO 10,12 Shelton, Charmie: FL 10,11; PEPCLUB 11; SPC 10,11 Shippee, Fred: BAND 10,11,12; FL 11,12; PB 10,11,12; TRACK 10 Shirley, Cathy: CH 10; GV 12; NHS 11,12 Shoemaker, Robynn Shope, Lance Siwiec, David: BAND 11; NHS 12; PB 11 Sixta Lisa Smith, Jan: CHOIR 11,12; CO 10,11; FRC 10; GG 11,12; H-L 11,12; NHS 12; ORCH 10,11; PEPCLUB 10; STUCO 10,11 Smith, Kathy Smith, Sheila: CH 10,11,12; GC 12; Kl 12; NHS 10,11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12; TEN 11,12 Smith, Susan: DECA 11,12 Smith, Ward: BB 10; D S 10,11,12; NHS 11,12 Souter, Lawrence Soychak, Sharolyn: T l 12; VICA 12 Sparks, Cynthia: FRC 10; NHS 12; PEPCLUB 10,11; T l 12; VICA 12 Sperman, Cheryl: BAND 10,11,12; CHOIR 11,12; GG 11,12; JAZZB 11,12; ORCH 11,12; PB 10,11,12; STB 11,12 Spivey, Roy: BSB 10,11; FRC 10,11,- 12 Steely, Brenda: CHOIR 10,11,12; GG 10,11,12; JS 10; NHS 11,12; ROTC 10,11,12; SPP 10; STUCO 10,11 Steven, Jim: BG 10,11,12; CHOIR 10,11,12; RTT 11,12; SPP 11,12; STUCO 10 Stewart, Peggy: DECA 11,12 Stone, Steve Stone, Tammy: DECA 11,12; SPP 10 Stowe, Sandy: DIG 10,11—CO- CAPT.12 —CAPT; NHS 12; PEPCLUB 10,11,12; RTT 11; SPP 10,11 Straisinger, Kevin: BAND 10,11; DECA 11,12 Summers, Kevin Terry, Becky: CHL 10,11; DECA 11,- 12; SPC 10 Thomas, Steven Thurnau, Karen: GRMNC 12;GV11,- 12; Kl 12; R CLUB 12; RGAA 11,- 12; TRACK 11,12 LEGEND H-L—School Paper JAZZB—Jazz Band JC—Joggers Club JS—Junior Stand KC—Key Club Kl—Kiwanettes MC—Math Club MEDC—Medical Careers Club MIRAGE—Yearbook NHS—National Honor Society ORCH—Orchestra Tiemeier, Greg: D S 10,11,12; NHS 12; TEN 11,12 Tigner, Marvin: CO 10—TREAS; KC 11; R CLUB 10,11; STUCO 10,11-VP; TRACK 10,12; XC 10,- 11 Timbrook, Mike: BSB 10,11,12; DECA 11; D S 11 Tindle, Greg: FB 10,11,12; WREST 10,11,12 Transmeier, Julie: GG 11; GOLD 10,- 11,12; GV 11,12; PEPCLUB 10,11; R CLUB 12; RGAA 11,12—VP; TRACK 11,12 Trewatha, Stephen Tucker, Lisa Turgeon, Colleen Urton, Ray: DECA 11,12 Van Cil, Clark: FB 10,11; VICA 12—VP Van Cil, Mark: D S 10; JS 11; STUCO 10,11,12 Vandiver, Jodi Van Noy, Dave Vansickle, Joyce: GC 11,12; GG 12; JS 10,11,12; NHS 12; ORCH 10,11 Vaugan, Danny Veach, Chris Vincent, Guy Waner, Vicki: GC 12; PEPCLUB 10,- 11,12 Ward, Carl: FB 10; R CLUB 11,12; TRACK 11,12; WREST 10 Wardlow, Alison: VICA 12 Warren, Scott Warrick, David Watkins, Gary FB 10 Wells, Kelley White. Brent: FB 10,11,12; GOLD 10; GOLF 11; KC 11,12; NHS 12; R CLUB 11,12 White, Phil: FB 10,11,12; KC 10,11,- 12; NHS 12; R CLUB 11,12; STUCO 10 Whittington, Katrina: GV 11,12; Kl 12; RGAA 11,12; TRACK 12 Wiberg, Stephen: BB 10,11; NHS 10,11,12; R CLUB 10,11,12; SPC 10,11,12; TRACK 10,11,12 Wilbur, Elizabeth: DECA 11,12; PEPCLUB 10 Wilbur, Richard: BAND 10,11,12; JAZZB 11; ORCH 10,11,12; PB 10,11,12; SGB 10,11; STUCO 12 Wilkin, Terri: DECA 11,12 Wilbanks, Randy: BB 10; BG 10,11,- 12; BSB 10,11,12; CHOIR 10,11; GOLD 12; NHS 11,12; R CLUB 12; STUCO 12 LEGEND Training Corps RR—Ruskin Riders RTT—Ruskin Thespian Troupe SC—Science Club SGB—Stage Band SPC—Spanish Club SPP—School Play Production Williams, Danny: BB 10,11,12; CO 12—PRES; D S 10,11,12; CHOIR 10,11; NHS 11,12; R CLUB 12; STUCO 12 Williams, Kathy: CH 10,11; CHOIR 11; GC 10; STUCO 10,11; T l 12; VICA 12—PARL Willig, David Willig, Mike: JS 10; TEN 10 Wilmot, Tami: DECA 11,12; NHS 11,- 12; PEPCLUB 10 Wilson, Debbie: BGG 12; GG 12; GOLD 12; NHS 12 Wilson, Mark: D S 10,11,12; GRMNC 11,12; H-L 12; JS 12; NHS 10,11,12 Wilson, Sean: BSB 10,11,12; FB 10,- 11,12; KC 10,11,12; NHS 10,11,12; R CLUB 10,11,12 Winfield, Rick: FL 11 Wolf, Daniel: ROTC 10,11,12 Wright, Kirk: TRACK 10,11,12; SC 10 Wulff, Jim: SPC 10,11,12 Yates, Curtis: ROTC 10,11,12 Yeager, Larry: BB 10,11; BSB 10; STUCO 10; XC 10 Young, David: DECA 11,12 Younger, Judy: TEN 11,12; RGAA 11 Zirkel, Cherri: DECA 11; VICA 12 Zugenbuhler, Jeri: CO 12—SEC; FRC 10,11; Kl 12; PEPCLUB 12; RGAA 11,12; RTT 10; STUCO 10,- 11,12; TRACK 12 LEGEND STB—Studio Band STUCO—Student Council TEN—Tennis T l—Trades and Industry TRACK—Track VICA—Vocational Industrial Clubs of America WREST—Wrestling XC—Cross Country PB—Pep Band PEPCLUB—Pep Club R CLUB—R Club RGAA—Ruskin Girl’s Athletic Association ROTC—Air Force Junior Reserve Officer’s Senior Index 241 242 SCHOOL INDEX Abiley, Timothy Abram. Mr.: 73.74.89.216 Ackerson. Kurt: 146 Ackerson. Mrs.: 234 Adams. Jeffrey: 146 Adams. Teri Adamson. Tamara Adkins. Wendell Albert. Tammy: 146 Albritton. Dan: 176 Alford. Mr.: 53.66,78.79,80.120.225.156 Allen. Brenda: 99,110,219 Allen. Daniel: 2,140.141.173 Allen. Deborah Allen. John: 176 Allen. Ricky: 60.146 Allen. Steven: 176 Allen. Tom: 62.146 Allen. Mr.: 60 Alumbaugh, Larry: 146 Alumbaugh, Randall Alumbaugh, Steven Amador. Magdalena: 146 Anders. Jodie: 71 Anders. Julie Anderson. Brian Anderson. Carole: 146 Anderson. Kimberly: 146,147 Andrews. Tod: 176 Anthony. Mark: 60.146 Arello. Bridget: 176 Armstrong. Lora: 176 Armstrong. Michael: 146 Armstrong. Scott: 60 Arnold, Stephen: 51 Arnone. Rose Ashby. Mark Ashley. Kyle: 42,146 Atchley. Rowena Atkinson, Glynn: 146 Attebury. Julie: 176 Attebury. Melissa: 146 Austin. Athena: 146 Bagby. James Bagby. Timmy: 146 Baily. Tim: 46.47.86.141 Baker. Brian Baker. Douglas Baker. James Baker. Mitchell Ballew. Gary Barber. Glenda: 47 Barden. Kemberly: 146 Barnett. Darrell: 146 Barnett. Shane: 146 Barnhill. Andrea: 146 Barnhill. Chandra: 94,118,119.176 Bartley. Donald Baskin. Garry: 28.45.137.176 Baskin. Larry: 176 Bates. Mr.: 213 Bates. Sherri: 176 Batson. David: 176 Baxter. Linda: 176 Beamer. Sandra: 146 Beatty. David Beckett, John: 146 Beers. Mr.: 58.115.124.226,227 Beeson. Mr.: 63,80,220.221 Beffel. John: 146 Begley, Cristy: 146 Begley. David Behrens. Dianna: 176 Belden. Miss: 215 Benedict, Richard Bennett. Stanley: 146 Benson. Anna Marie: 146 Berberich. Robert: 63 Berg. Mark: 161 Bergman. Cynthia: 161 Biagioli. Paul: 28.31.44.45.94.139.176. 179,182.203 Bias. Mr.: 214 Billings. Donna: 146 Binkley. Michael: 73 Birchard. Jeff: 55.64.78.79.80.91.114.119. 176 Birchard. Joel: 66.121.142.146.173.158 Birkes. David: 161 Bisacca. Mark: 176 Bishop. Harvey: 146 Bjorgo. Jeri: 161 Bjorgo. Richard: 146 Black. Ronald: 63,161 Black, Terry: 146 Blackmore. Wayne: 90.197 Blair. Steven: 62,146 Blake. Margaret: 176 Blakey. Annette: 161 Blakey. Dwayne: 176 Blankenship, Karen: 71,147 Blaser. Kimberly: 43.176 Blaylock. Jennifer: 28,177,196 Blayney. Martha: 177 Blazic, Ronald: 63,161 Blinzler. Robert: 75.147 Bliss. Mary: 147 Blom. Kenneth: 68.177 Blosser. Cheryl: 46.88.161 Blosser, Cynthia: 88.161 Blue. Donald: 161 Blue. John: 161 Blue. Leann Blundell. Deborah: 161 Blundell. Randall Bockes. Sharon: 161 Bodenhamer. Mr.: 220.221 Boehm. Kimberly: 84.85.143.177.184 Bollman. David: 147 Bollman. Donald: 161 Bonner. Eric: 161 Bontrager. Leo: 161 Boone. Randy: 177 Boone. Mr.: 90,212,213 Boone, Ricky: 147 Booth. Mrs.: 232 Boothe. Mr. Borcherding, David Borchers, Terri: 177 Borden. Mone: 177 Borer. Gregg: 68,161 Borer. Virginia: 147 Boswell. Joan: 139.177 Boucher. Theresa: 161 Bough, Kathy: 147 Bough. Ladena: 161 Boursheski, Jeanne: 125,161 Bowers. Diana: 147 Bowers. Donald Bowers. Gary: 173 Bowles. Bob: 173 Bowmar. Dorothy: 147 Boyer, Marilyn: 177 Boyles. Anette: 147 Bradley. Barton: 161 Bradley. James: 177 Bradley. Lorretta: 161 Bradshaw, William: 161 Brady. Michael: 2,122,161 Bramble. Cynthia: 147 Brashears. Julia: 177 Brashears. Paul: 62,147 Bray. Bradford: 161 Brennan. John: 62,147 Brewer, Mark: 60,161 Bridges. Carla: 108,161 Briggs. Mrs.: 28,90.223 Brittain. Ricky: 95.142,198.187.177 Brittain, Steven: 63,64,161 Broadhurst, Rhonda: 161 Brock. Cheryel: 139,177 Brockhouse. Peggy: 2,88,89,161,215 Bronfman. Bruce Bronfman, Terri: 161 Bronson, Terrance: 161 Brooks, Katrina: 147 Brothers. Thomas: 140.177,191 Brown. Bonnie: 147 Brown, Cheryl: 161 Brown. Clifford: 147 Brown. Craig: 34,177,193 Brown. David: 177 Brown, Deborah: 94.102.103.107,118.119. 177,185 Brown, Douglas Brown. Eldon: 46.49 Brown. Elizabeth J.: 147 Brown. Elizabeth: 162 Brown. Kelly: 162 Brown. Kevin: 60.147 Brown. Lisa: 147 Brown. Miss: 54.74.230 Brown. Marie: 41,147 Brown. Sherri: 162 Brown, Tony: 178 Browne. Diane: 178 Browne. Michael: 147 Browning. Joseph: 178 Bruce. Elizabeth: 104.105.118.119.147.157 Bruce, Harold: 178,184 Brucks. Peggy: 162 Bruno, Ronald: 178 Bryant. Debra: 173 Bryant. Monty: 147 Bryant, Rachel: 173 Buhrman. Richard: 147 Buie. Steven: 23.28.44.45.162.179 Buie. Tim: 147 Bullard. Christen: 178 Bullard. David: 147 Bullock. Katherine: 147 Burch. Janet: 124,178 Burch. Phyllis: 162 Burch. Roxanna: 178 Burge, Mark: 197 Burge. Richard: 147,212 Burge. Teri: 162 Burgert. Brian: 147 Burkhart. Mr.: 38.59.74.119.141.201,202, 208,209 Burnette. Paula: 162 Burns. John: 86.147 Burns. Mary: 178 Burnstein, Dennis: 162 Burri, Linda: 162 Burrough. Janet: 162 Burrow, Patrice: 147 Burton. David: 141.178 Burton. Lisa: 162 Burton. Terry: 162 Bustamante, Michele: 2.43,46.47.90.162. 171.186 Buster. Sherry: 147.154 Buttner. Donna: 162 Butts. Karen: 178 Byxbe. Deaun: 147 Cackler. Barbara: 29,162 Callaghan, Linda: 162 Callen, Mrs.: 83.218.219 Callstrom, Randy: 147 Calvert. Bret: 173 Calvin. Tamara: 147 Calvin, Teresa: 162 Calvin, Tonyia: 44,54,178,196 Cameron. Dennette: 178 Cameron. Harold: 147 Cameron. Kenny: 147 Cameron. Mary: 173 Camp. Julie: 82 Camp. Scott: 122,162 Campbell, Tamara: 162 Cantrell. Mike: 162 Cantrell, Vicki: 178 Capen. Melissa: 2,13,23.94.178.198 Caponetto, Dana: 147 Capra, Dennis: 60,162 Capra, Joseph: 178 Capron. Mrs.: 212,213 Carey, Diana: 178 Carleton. David Carman, Randall: 178 Carper, Richard: 147 Carr. Louise: 147 Carr. Pamela: 162 Caroll, James: 60 Caroll, Kathleen: 88.148.157 Carson. Howard Carson. Jeffrey: 148 Carter. Donald: 62.73,80,148 Carter. Ethel Carvell, Jane: 148 Carver, Steven: 148 Cason. Jeffrey: 162 Cason, Robert: 179 Cassady. Linda: 159 Cattle. Mr.: 208.209 Davis, Leslie: 124.163 Fetters, Paula: 164 Centonze. Lillian: 15,179.192 Davis. Michael: 60.62.148 Fetzwater. Anna: 164 Centonze. Rose: 71,162 Davis, Terry: 197 Feuerborn. Mary: 149 Cerniglia. Teresa: 148 Dean. John: 180 Fields, Charles: 149 Champagne. Anthony: 179 Debord. Timothy: 66.67.163 Finley, Linda: 181 Chapman. David: 148 Debrot, Lewis: 163 Flebbe. George: 182 Cheesman. Judy: 99.148 Decker. Sandra: 122,148 Fleck. Tamara: 100,164 Chenault, Todd: 162 Decker. Vicky: 140.141.180 Fletcher, Debra: 164 Chisholm. Jimmy: 148 DeGan. JoAnn: 197 Fletcher. Walton: 68.122.161.164 Chisholm. Ricky: 162 Degenhardt. Denise: 148.154 Flippin, Mrs.: 235 Chisholm. Steve: 179 Delatte. Jauden: 148 Flippin. Randall: 149 Chism. Mr.: 60 DeMoss. Sherry: 3.171,173 Flores. Rebecca: 182 Christian. Catherine: 141,179 Denny. Karen: 28.29.31.38.39.108.121.163 Flowers, Judith: 164 Christiana. Carol Diehl. Susan: 163 Floyd. Stephan: 164 Chun. Rita: 162 Dinneny. Dennis: 149 Ford. Patrick: 164 Cisneros. Santos: 148 Dollar, Christopher: 163 Fordemwalt. Janet: 90,100,164.172 Clark. David: 179 Donahoe. Deborah: 163 Fordyce. Jerry: 182 Clark. Gaye: 148 Donahoe. Michael: 60,149 Forrester. Linda: 182 Clark. Gordon: 179 Donnell, Cathy: 163 Forte, Jerry: 62.149 Clark. Mr.: 53.60.61.63.114 Donnell, Eric: 149 Forte. Michael: 149 Clark. Kent: 162 Donnell, Paula: 88,181 Fortner. Lane: 63,87 Clark. Kirby: 66.79,148 Donnelly. Craig: 149 Fortner. Richard Clark. Robert: 148 Donnelly. Joseph: 181 Foster, Thomas: 68.86.182 Claus. Lori: 179 Dories, Sherri: 163 Foy. Alicia: 88.89,113,173 Close. Raymond: 179 Dories. Tammy: 149 France. Mrs.: 90,224 Cobb. Beki: 162 Doss. James: 34.35.181 Francis, Fred: 149 Cockrell. Daniel: 68.95.106,107,163,179 Dougan. Mark: 173,181 Franke, Paula: 182 Cohoon, Karen: 148 Douglas, Claude: 66,79,149 Franklin. Howard Corker, Richard Douglas. Jimmy: 181 Frazier, Mr.: 68.74,80 Cole. Allen: 16.136.179.193 Doussard. Brian: 173 Frederick. James: 182 Cole. Frank: 148 Dowell. Mrs.: 46.47.222,223 French. Keith Coleman. Tracy: 162 Dowell. Mr.: 90.225 Frentrop. Tina Collier. Jack: 173 Doyle. Michael: 181 Friesan. Richard: 47,149 Collins. Donna: 148 Draper. Deborah: 112,163 Fuchs, Frank: 149 Collins. Elizabeth: 148 Dugger, Lisa: 163 Fuerst, Don: 149 Collins. James: 162 Dugger. Robyn: 163 Fuerst, John Collins, Robyn: 148 Duncan. Beverly: 163 Fugate, Kevin: 149 Collins. Winifred: 3,179,186 Duncan. Diane: 181 Fullhart. Brenda: 149 Combs. Carmen: 162 Duncan. Joel: 149 Fulte. Tammy: 58,85,164 Combs, Colleen: 162 Duncan. Kelly: 181 Fund, Daniel: 182,203 Combs. Katherine: 179 Duncan. Russell: 73.149 Funk, Dawn: 149 Combs. Ronald: 179 Duncan. Scott: 17,163 Funk, Sharon: 182 Comstock. Norman: 197 Durham, Dale: 163 Furey, Cheryl: 149 Conover, Karen: 99,178.179 Dyer. Sharon: 163 Furey, Diana: 182 Cook. Benny: 173,179 Easton. Janet: 181 Gabel. Barbara: 112,113.164 Cook. Douglas: 63,162 Eddings. Arlene: 88.181 Gabel. Laura: 149.158 Cooper. Mr.: 226,227 Edmunds. McKinley: 163 Gagne. Norma: 164 Corkran. Sharon: 3,100.162.171 Edwards. Dean: 141,163 Gahagan, Robert: 2.115.164.165.173 Corum. Garry: 179 Edwards, Margaret: 163 Gailey. Deanna: 149 Courier. Charles: 148 Edwards. Wanda: 149 Galler. Anita: 182 Courier. Cynthia: 162 Eggers. Cathy. 149 Gambrill, Robert: 149 Courier. Wesley: 179 Eib. Terry: 149 Gardisky, Debra: 164,167 Coxe, Kimberly: 162 Eisler, William: 181 Gardner. Karen: 182 Coyazo. Tammy: 148 Elliot, Leo: 181 Gardner, Rebecca: 164 Coyle. Patricia: 148 Elliott, Richard Garrick. Joseph: 37,164 Crain. Nathaniel: 90,173 Elliott. Teresa: 99.149 Garton, Brenda: 164 Crane. Mr.: 140.226,227 Ellis, Cheryl: 99,163 Garton. Brian: 37.141.182 Crawford. Mr.: 203.232 Ellis. Sandra: 34,35,99.181,183 Garton. James: 149 Crawford. Curtis: 148.86 Eliston. Gregory: 163 Gatewood. Tami: 149 Crawford. John Ellsworth, Paul: 90,118.163.173 Gavens. Robert Crawford. Karrie: 162 Elmer. Joel: 149 Gaylord. Sherrel: 182 Crawford. Mrs.: 214,215 Elsasser, Debra: 164 Gebauer. Pam: 36,51.164 Cribbs, Deborah: 162 Endecott. Lesa: 149 Gebauer. Timothy: 182 Crippen. Raymond: 42,148 Engeman. Glenda: 181 Gee. Nancy: 2.94.182 Crosby. Marsha England. Andrew: 181 Geivett. Randy: 182 Crosby. Michael: 148 Epley. Rebecca: 112,164 Geivett. Ricki: 164 Cubine, Nancy: 100.178,200 Epley, Steven: 15.38.39.40.41,54.95,181. Gelsinger. Mrs.: 74,88.214.215 Culver. Donnie: 2.106.107,115.125.126.162. 195 Genrich. Carol: 149 167.172.189 Eppard. Leslie: 164 George. Dana: 100.149.158 Culver. Ronnie: 23.118.126.162 Epperson. Mark: 60.149 George. Sheri: 50.183 Cummings. Frederick Erickson, Bradley: 149 Gerred. Glen: 183 Cunningham. Colleen Erickson, Raegan: 181 Gerry. Gerry: 149 Curlin, Tim: 67 Ernsbarger, Adele: 164,224 Gerry. Kenneth: 3,15,43.79,183.196 Curry, Bruce: 162 Erter. Michael: 164 Geske. Denise: 164 Curtis, Glenn: 63,162 Eshnaur, Tammy: 164 Gfeller, Mrs.: 235 Curtis. Kelly: 148 Estes, Susan: 149 Giambalvo. Diane: 70,71.82,164 Cushing, Laura: 163 Eulitt, Nancy: 149 Giambalvo, Marianne: 164 Cushing. Thomas: 148 Evans. Mike: 60.181.195 Giambalvo. Terrie: 104,105.149 Cutter, Jack Eyman. Susan: 149 Gibson. Thomas: 165 Dahmar. Wayne: 163.90 Falke, Donna: 164 Giles. Susan: 2.141.161,165.173.226 Dahms. David: 28.45.137.139.179.180. Fallen. Ruth: 28.115.164 Gilio. Michael: 149 200.203 Falte, Tammy Gill. Phillip: 150 Dahms. Virginia: 148 Farr. Teresa: 141,164 Gillis, Kevin: 150 Dake. Ronald 16.141.180.194 Fatino, Julie: 149 Gish. David: 150 Damon, Gary: 163 Favazza, Janet: 54,111,149 Gladden, Michael: 183 Daniels. William: 180 Favazza. Mark: 38.39.41,54.80.94,95,140. Glasgow. Georgia: 150 Daugherty. Patricia: 70.71.82.88.148.150 181,183,203 Glasgow, Gregory: 173 Daugherty. Robert: 163 Fennesy. Marcia: 140,181 Glidewell. Donna: 150 Davidson. Patricia: 180 Ferman, Mr.: 210,211 Gloor. Lisa. 165 Davis. Elisabeth: 163 Fetters, Michael: 181 Godsey. Pamela: 165 243 Goldberg. Marcel: 165 Golder, Linda: 3.58,165 Golder, Marcia: 3.58,150,155 Golubski, Cheryl: 165 Gomez, Victor: 90,94,133 Gonzales, Yvette: 3,88,150 Good. John: 150 Goodge. Sherri: 150 Goodwin. Gina: 173 Gordon, Adam: 63,90,165 Gordon. Ingrid: 183 Gordon. Tannequi: 62,150 Gorman. Diana: 183 Gorman, Timara: 165 Gossage, Carole: 165 Gossman, Don: 150 Gossman. Steven: 183 Gott. David: 165 Gott. Harold: 183 Granger. Kevin: 63.64,165 Grantham. Michael Grantham, Pam: 183 Gray. Michael: 168,150 Green, Karen: 165 Green, Victor: 150 Greenwell. Mary: 95,140.183.189 Gregg. Gerard: 150 Grego, John: 165 Griffin. Brian: 183 Griswold, Teddy: 165 Groblebe, Glenda: 183 Groblebe, Linda: 183 Grogman. Donna: 183 Groh. David: 34,197 Groh. Matthew: 60,150 Grossnickle, Gregory: 165 Gruner, Karen: 165 Guarino. Claudio: 150; Guillory. Ellen: 150 Gulledge, Kyle: 165 Gumminger. Joyce: 183 Gunnells. Gwendolyn: 2,150 Gunnells, Sharon: 165 Gunther, Larry: 62,63.80,216 Gust, Deway: 150 Guthrie. Jill: 139,165 Gutshall, Michael: 62,150 Habel, Linda: 165 Hackathorn. Charlene: 122,165 Hackathorn, Rita: 150 Haefele. Charles: 63.124,165 Haefner, Tammi: 150 Haffa. Jill: 112.113.124,184 Hagar, Teresa: 71,165 Haggard. Monita: 165 Haines. Donna: 50,184 Haines, Laurie: 165 Hall, Barbara: 184 Hall. Linda: 165 Hall, Nancy: 150 Hall. Mr.: 51.220.221 Hallman, Abigail: 38,39.71,84.184 Hallquist, John: 150 Hamble. Mr.: 23,24,25,26.211 Hamilton, Craig: 62,150 Hammett, Debra: 2.94.139,141,184.191 Hankins, Crystal Hankins, E. Lee: 184 Hansen. Mignon: 184 Hardenbrook. Mike: 150 Hardwick, Mark: 68,165 Harlacher. Mark: 42,150 Harper, Mr.: 63,90,225 Harris, Donna: 159 Harris, Pamela: 184 Harrison. Jack: 150 Hart. Debbie Hartig. Timothy: 150 Hartnet, John: 184 Hartnett, Kevin: 62,150 Harvey. Judith: 46.184 Haskins. Dennis: 34.184 Hatch. Kevin: 165 Hatch. Terri: 23,95.110,111,118.119,184. 186,201,203 Haupt. Jeffery Hayes. Mr.: 122,227 Hayes. Kimberly: 48,150 Hayes. Martha: 150 Hechinger, Mary: 165 Hefferman, Robert: 60,62,165 Heffernan. Thomas: 184 Heffron, Janice: 150 Hendricks. Robin: 82,150 Hendrix. Steven: 2,12,28.68,69.165,173 Henson, Logan: 151 Herdliska, Darriel: 165 Hernandez. Mrs.: 46,47.74,215.222.223 Herndon. Kimberle: 165 Herr. M. Theresa: 184 Herron, Calvin: 151 Herron, Danny: 73.165 Hestand, James: 165 Hester, Mr.: 53.216 Hewitt, Susan: 184 Hibdon, Barbara: 184 Hibdon, Janet: 151 Hicks, Bruce: 184 Hinckley, Michael: 151 Hinman, Curtis: 165 Hinton, Mark: 165 Hitz, Michael: 184 Hobbs. Diana: 88,184 Hobbs. Dinah: 184 Hoberecht, Donald: 62,151 Hockensmith. Timothy: 65.76,143.184 Hocker, Mr.: 210,211 Hodges. Cheryl: 151 Hodges, James: 184 Hodges. Lisa: 184 Hoedl, Ann: 165 Hoelzel, Brenda: 165 Hoelzel, James: 165 Hoelzel, James: 184 Hohenfeldt, Lila: 151 Hollingsworth, Megan: 151 Hollstrom, Kirstan: 151 Holt, Leta: 165 Hood, Andy: 165 Hood. Frank: 66,67.79.80.114.139,140,151 Hood, Lafenus: 151 Hood. Ruth: 185 Hook, Barry: 151 Hooten, Debra: 151 Hoover, Barbara: 151 Hoover, Larry: 165 Hope. Janet: 151 Hopkins. Amy: 50,165 Hoppe. David: 165 Horne, Doreen: 151 Horne, Randy: 151 Horne. Roger: 68.69,76.106.107,185.187 Horton, Mrs.: 219 Horton. Paula Hosfield, Jimmie: 151 Hoskin. Mr.: 216.232 Hoskins. Mr. Hoskins. Taylor: 166 House, Ronald: 36,151 Houston, Annette: 99,185 Howard. Dianne: 166 Howe. Michael: 166 Howery, William: 166 Huffman, Scott: 63,166 Hughes, Dawn: 122,166,193 Hulett, Barbara: 151 Hullett, Paul 136,177.185 Hunt. Marsha: 185 Hunt. Robert: 62,151 Hunter, Perry: 151 Huser, Joe: 151 Isreal, Richard: 151 Iverson. Robert. 151 Jackson, Frank: 62,151 Jackson, Jeanie Jackson. Mary Jackson, Peggy Jackson. Richard: 166 Jacobson, Randall: 151 Jakubzak. Mrs.: 234 James. Bianca: 85.151 James. Eric: 151 James. Naomi: 34.140.141.185 Jamison, Cindy: 185 Janis. Mrs.: 45.46.88.89.222.223 Jaramillo, Michael: 122,141,166 Jarrett, Debra: 185 Jarrett, John: 185 Jarrett, Richard: 166 Jay. Rhonda: 151 Jefferson. Doreen: 82,151 Jeffreys. Nancy: 166 Jessee, Brenda: 185 Jewell, David: 151 Johannesmeyer, Laura: 151 Johannesmeyer, Monica: 166 Johnson, Barbara: 151 Johnson, Carol: 141,185 Johnson, Daniel: 151 Johnson, Diana: 151 Johnson. Douglas: 54.60,63,166 Johnson. Leonard: 185 Johnson. Mark: 62,166 Johnson. Patricia: 102.103.163,166 Johnson. Patrick: 60.62.151 Johnson. Steven: 60,152 Johnson. Teresa: 166 Johnson. Wayne: 185 Johnson. Zina: 197 Joiner. Terri: 166 Jones. Amy: 90,173 Jones. Audrey: 152 Jones. Curtis: 139.141,185 Jones. Gregory: 139,185,203 Jones. Kathryn: 99,166 Jones. Kim: 90,166 Jones. Mano: 29.46.47,186 Jones. Teresa: 152 Jordan, Tommy: 152 Juelich, John: 166 Julo, Earl: 152 Jungden. Brian: 152 Jungden. Janet: 186 Justesen, Lyle: 76.77.166 Kaber. Gary: 166 Kaiser, David: 186,192 Kalwei. Debora: 152 Kalwei, Ricky: 166 Karr, David: 186,200 Katekaru, Kenneth: 197 Katekaru, Paul: 173 Keck. Roy: 42,152 Keene. Karen: 51,166 Keil, Cynthia: 166 Kelter. Thomas Kennedy. David: 141,152 Kennedy. Mr.: 230 Kennedy. Maureen: 166 Kennedy. Peggy: 186 Kennedy. Sharon: 2,186 Kennedy. William Kensinger, Karen: 112,166 Kent, Sherry: 152 Kenyon, Gregory: 186 Kerr. Beverly: 139,186,212 Kerr. Donna: 166 Kersley, Vicky: 88,186 Keys, Patrick Keys. Cindy: 102,103,166 Keys, Michael: 186 Kiell. Larry: 186 Kilbane, Donna: 166 Kincade. Michael: 166 Kincaid, Dawn: 166 Kincheloe. Belinda: 166 Kinder, Pamela: 152 Kirby, Norman: 152 Kirch. Gerald: 152 Kirlin, Timothy: 152 Kissee. Linda: 166 Kitchens. Alison: 166 Klinge, Fred: 186 Knapp, Debra: 166 Knight, Benita: 186,218 Knight, Gary: 152 Knight. Ramona: 197 Knuth. Stephen: 58.86,139.166 Kos. Albin: 152 Koury, Patrick: 31,152,154 Koury, Pete: 166 Kresse, Leanna: 71.152 Kruger. Roy: 166 Kunkel. Terri: 152 Kurdi. Brian: 55.63.65,68.76,77,91,166 Kurzweil, Karen: 112.113,182,186 Kurzweil, Kenneth: 166 Lacy. Amy: 3,47.46.173,212 Lacy. Rose: 152 Lacy. Thomas: 38.58.186 Ladwig, Donald: 53,139.166 Lairson. Dianna: 166 McCarthy. Laura: 152 Moise. Col: 37.122 Lakey. Kevin: 186 McCluskey. Bryant Monday. Tim LaMar. Rick: 186.188 McCord. Tami: 152 Montgomery. Teresa: 153 Langford. Mrs.: 138.141.232 McCormick. Darrell: 68.75.106,107.188 Moon. Linda: 168 Largent, Sandra: 166 McCormick. Karen: 167 Moon. Mark: 23.26.28.29,58.59.138.141.189 Lasiter, James: 166 McCormick. Marjorie: 152 Mooney. Ms.: 12,13.214,215 Lasiter. Mike: 186 McCoy. Timothy: 62,152 Moore. Adrian: 48,168 Lattelle. Barbara: 187 McCray. Karen: 167 Moore. Barbara: 58,153 Laughery, Monty: 166 McCullough. Maria: 167 Moore. Brian: 159 Laughlin, Jim: 14,166 McDaniel. Christina: 167 Moore. Daniel: 168 Laughlin, Patricia: 50.187 McDaniels. Brian: 90,188 Moore. Karen: 115.168 Lavender. Debra McDaniels. Bruce: 90,167 Moore. Kimberlee: 173.189 Lawson. Joleen: 102.103,166 McDonald. Blair: 139,188 Moore. Tina: 104.105.153,150 Lawson, Kale: 60,187 McDonald. John: 167 Moore. Mr.: 74.84.85,86.87.220.221 Lawson. Kenna: 29.104.105,152.158 McDonald. Sidney Moorehouse. Randy: 153 Layton. Kevin: 24.72,73,152 McDowell. Timothy: 167 Moorehouse. Vicki: 168 Leal. Tammie: 166 McElroy. Deborah: 167 Morea. Craig: 168 Leap. Earnest: 66.78,168 McElroy. Lorraine: 88.188 Morgan. Carri: 2.12,28.29.31.95.178.183. Leap. Tim: 62.152 McFarland. Marvin: 173 189 Lee. Yung: 167 McGahan. Kathy Morgan. Kathryn: 34.100,189 Lemmon. Cynthia: 167 McGee, Carol: 188 Morgan. Thomas: 153 Lemmon. Mark: 187 McGuire. Cynthia: 88,188 Morrill. Kent: 60,62.154 Lentz. Kim: 152 McHenry. Deborah: 188 Morris. Maria: 168.219 Leonard. Susan: 167 McKain, Julie Morriss. Stephen: 189 Lewis. Cusandra: 167 McKeone, John: 60 Morrone, Corey: 60,153 Lewis. Deborah: 152 McKinley. Mary: 188 Morrow, Kelly: 154 Lewis, Dwayne: 173 McKinley. Sherri Mosby, Linsa: 154 Lewis, Loretta McKinney. Douglas: 63,167 Moshier. Mitchel: 154 Lewis. Sheila: 167 McKinney. Sharon: 188 Mullen. Cynthia: 189 Liber. Joseph: 167 McLean. Constance: 100,188 Mullen. Philip: 154 Lightfoot. Brian: 152 McLean. Kathleen: 188 Mullins. Mrs.: 212.213 Lightfoot, Rita: 88.113.167 McLean. Peter: 167 Murray. Angelena: 168 Lindsay. Delores: 152 McNatt, Kenneth Murray. Jabe: 154 Lippert. Karen: 152 McNay, David: 62.73.153 Myers. Dana: 154 Lippert, Kathleen: 187 McNay. Jon: 167 Myers. Kimberly: 168 Livingston. Brian: 152 McNeece. Charles: 153 Myers. Michelle: 189 Lochert. Susan: 152 McNeiley, D. Laird: 153 Nail. Kenneth: 169 Locke. Craig: 60,66,152 McQueen. Mike: 197 Nash. Bobby: 173 Locke. Debra: 167 McRae. Gregory: 153 Nation, Charles: 77.189 Logan. Marty: 187.152 McRae, Patricia: 188 Neale. Mrs.: 234 Loguidice, Karen Mead. Charles: 188 Neely, Kyle: 189 Loguidice, Theresa: 152 Mead. Jane: 167 Neely. Leslie: 154 Lomenick. Tamara: 152 Meek, Karen: 188.195 Neely. Ronald: 169 Long, Paul: 159 Meier. Kelly: 153 Neese. Debra: 169 Looney, Crystal: 187 Meikle. Joy: 153 Neese, Kimberly: 154 Looney. Jeffrey: 60,63.167 Meinhardt. Judy Neff. LaDonna: 88.100.189 Loteckie, Gregory: 167 Meints, William: 153 Neff, Owen: 169 Lowe. Cathleen: 187 Meisenheimer. Pamela: 168 Neff. Richard: 14.189 Lucas. Lorena: 167 Melenson. Stephen: 153 Newcomer. Roger: 154 Luce. James: 152 Meloy. Jennifer: 54.110.111.153.148 Newell. William: 190 Lucito. James: 167 Meloy. Nancy: 188 Newman. Nina: 190 Ludwick. Richard: 167.218 Melton. Abbie: 153 Nicely, Sherry: 190 Lueker. Marjorie: 152 Mendenhall. Laura: 168 Nichols. Michael: 154 Lute, Monica: 152 Mendenhall. Nancy: 168 Nichols, Sherril: 46.47.169 Lute. Norman: 139.187 Mendoza. Teresa: 168 Nicholson. Mr.: 232 Luthy. Shannon: 152 Merritt. Jonathon: 168 Nicked. Darla Lynch. Cathy: 182,187 Metcalf. David: 188 Nicolaisen. Theresa: 190 Lynn. Vicki: 102.103.115.118,119.163.167, Metcalf. West, Karen: 189 Nicoll. Sandra: 104.105.154.153 185 Metcalfe. Benedict. Darry: 13.99.186.189 Nielsen. Kevin: 154 Macey, Tim: 187 Metcalfe. Jeffrey: 168 Niffen. Robert: 190 Mager. Mrs.: 71,218,219 Mewmaw. Charles: 62,153 Nighswonger. Dana: 3.190 Magill. Timothy: 187 Meyer. Scott: 168 Nissen. Debrah: 169 Mahnken. Sherri: 153 Meyers, Dianne Noland. Mr.: 51.63.74.220,221 Makadanz. Pamela: 167 Michalski, Steven: 189.14 Node. Sara: 15,54.55.70.71.88.89.95.142. Mallard, Connie: 153 Miller. B. Keith: 168 190 Manker. Joyce: 167 Miller. Cindy: 168 Noone. Ronald: 169 Mann. Larry: 187 Miller. Mrs.: 234 Norman. Charles: 42.190 Mann. Terri: 167 Miller. Dawn: 26,102.103.168 Norman. Robert Manring. Donald: 153 Miller, Judy Norris. Ronda: 154 Marks. Nancy: 187 Miller. Lynn: 168 Oake, Garry: 154 Marn. Pamela: 187 Miller. Randy: 168 Oaks. Teresa: 190 Marshall. Janice: 167 Miller. Ruth: 153 Oberste, Mary: 3,168.169 Martin. Gary: 63,73,167 Miller, Tim: 168 O’Bryan, Diana: 169 Martin. Pamela: 153 Millett. Julia: 153 Ochs. Jeff: 94.197 Martin, Phillip: 187 Mills. Brian: 31.58,153 Ochs. Steven: 173 Mason. Lori: 126.187.178 Mills. Lisa: 168 Oconnor, Lynn: 169 Mathis. Jeanne: 167 Mills, Pamela: 111.127,168 Oconnor. Steven: 154 Matthews, Regina: 197 Mills. Robert Odell, Rhonda: 154 Mattox, Terrance: 167 Milow. Donna: 153 Ogilvie. David: 65,79.80.95.190 Maupin. Mr. Milton. Sherri: 113.139.188.189 Oidtman. Kurtis: 190 Maupin. Mrs.: 44,45.212.213 Minor. Deborah: 189 Olson. Kellie: 154 Maxwell. Pat: 197 Minshall, Cheryl: 168 Oneal. Pamela: 169 Mayberry. Margaret: 159 Mitchell. Michael: 168 Ortiz. Diana: 169 Mayfield. Daniel: 167 Maze. Theresa: 153 Mitchell. Robert: 189 Osborne. Jody: 127.190.193 Osborne. Mark: 169 McAnally, Katherine: 152 McCain. George: 66.114,167 Mitchell. Sharon: 168.195 Mitchell. Teresa: 153 Overton. Rodney: 169 Owens. John: 154 McCann. Allen: 152 Mize. Vicky: 189 Owens. Scott: 80.190.195 McCann, Kelly: 188 Mizener. Pamela Owens. Steven: 154 McCarthy. James: 188 Mizener. Stephen: 153 Page, Gregory: 169 245 Paine. Barbara: 169 Records. Dona: 191 Segall. Alan: 156 Palmer. Richard: 79.80.64.190 Records. Gary: 155 Selland. Nori: 197 Pape. Patti: 169 Reddell. Rita: 191 Sersch. Penny: 193 Park. Jeffrey: 141.190 Redman. Rebecca: 169 Settle. Cathy: 156 Parker. Debbie: 169 Reed. Brenda: 155 Seura, Connie: 95,193 Parker. Floyd: 154 Reed. Tempie: 169 Seura, Melanie: 156 Partridge. Mr.: 63.142.230 Reeves. Sandra: 155 Sexton, Michael: 170 Pascoe. James: 190 Register. Marsha: 191 Sexton. Sandra: 58,59.190.193.218 Pascoe. Janet: 71,191 Reiter. Daniel: 155 Shadwick, Sherry: 139.193 Pascoe. Jimmy: 169 Reiter. Timothy: 191 Shanerman. Pam: 193 Passonno, Kathryn: 169 Renaudin, Lynette: 169 Sharp. Douglass: 15.21.53,141.193 Patterson. Linda: 191 Reyburn. Donna: 100.155 Sharp. Lu Ann: 170 Pauley. Kevin: 169 Reynard. Margaret: 192 Sharp. Shawn: 170 Payne. Albert: 169 Reynolds. Mr.: 230 Sharp. Susan: 88.89.156 Payne. Cindy: 154 Rhodes. Stephen: 169 Shelton. Charmie: 193 Payne, Toni: 169 Rice. John: 2.127.190,192 Shepherd. Susan: 170 Peak. Mark: 154 Richardson. Pamela: 169 Shipley. William: 170 Pease. Alan: 154 Richardson. Robert: 106.107.192 Shippee. Fredrick: 193 Pease. Roger: 169 Ricono. Mr.: 34.140.226,227 Shipps, Donna: 156 Pennell. Gary: 169 Riedel. Beverly: 169 Shirley. Cathleen: 88,193 Penning. Wade: 154 Riedel, Gilbert: 169 Shirley. Laura: 170 Perera. Gaye: 2.13.45.141.186.191 Ries, Tondea: 155 Shoemaker. Julie: 156 Perkins. Kim: 108.154 Riggins, Debra Shoemaker. Kenneth: 170 Perkins. Michael: 191 Riggs. Thomas: 170 Shoemaker. Robynn: 193 Perkins. Pamela: 154 Riley. William: 62.155 Shoot, Miss: 46.74.222,223,158 Perkins. Stephen: 191.154 Riley. William A.: 192 Shope. Lance: 60.61.193 Perkins. Steven Ripley. Brad: 155 Shuman. Carla: 156 Perkins, William: 154 Roach. William: 192 Sidebottom, Robin: 170 Perrin. Mr.: 223 Roane. Leland: 41,95,192 Sieleman. Ricky: 156 Perry. Lisa: 154 Roas, Roy Siercks. Dwayne: 63,170 Perry. Mr.: 54,63.226 Roberson, Lisa: 155 Siercks, Nancy: 156 Peter. Charles: 191 Roberts. Charles: 170 Silvers. Larry: 170 Peter. Christi: 154 Roberts. Jeri: 2,13.35.140.141.170 Simmons. Michael: 156 Peter. Karen: 169 Robertson. Grant: 155 Simmons. Pamela: 156 Peterman. Timothy: 53 Robertson, John: 155 Simrell. John: 170 Peterson. Dennis Robinson. Pamela: 155 Simrell. Twyla: 156 Peterson. Lisbeth: 82,154 Rochier. Anita: 192 Singleton. Jon: 156 Peterson. Rebecca: 154 Roe. Jayme: 60.61.170 Siwiec. David: 193 Peterson. Todd: 169 Roehr. Rick: 197 Siwiec. Gary: 156 Peterson. Van: 62,169 Rogers. Lynn: 155 Sixta, Lisa: 193 Pfister. Joyce: 197 Rogge. Craig: 155 Skaggs. Judy: 156 Pfister, Robert: 154 Rogge. Michele: 141.192 Skinner. Mrs.: 12,212,213 Phelps. Harold: 191 Roller. April: 192 Skinner. Michael: 170 Phelps. John: 154 Roller. Timothy: 155 Skivers, Susan: 88.170 Phillips. Michele: 154 Rollo, Susie: 192 Skoff. Susan: 156 Piatt. Joseph: 154 Roma, Joe: 170 Slater, David Pierce. David: 154 Ronksley, Sharon: 173 Slater. Waunita: 156 Pierson. Michael: 154 Root. Beverly: 104.105.155.146.150 Smith. Adrain: 63.170 Ping. Teresa: 169 Rose. Miss: 215 Smith. Bruce: 170 Pitz, Cynthia: 169 Rosenberger. Beverly: 58.192 Smith. Charles: 62.170 Piaskett. Pamela: 58.59.97.138.181.191 Rough. Connie: 124.192 Smith. Cynthia Plaskett. Patricia: 58.97.99.191 Roundtree. Aaron: 76.77,197 Smith. Donald: 170 Plaza. Julie: 169 Rowe. Peggy: 170 Smith, Georgette: 156 Poindexter. Greg Rude, Kayleen: 155 Smith. Gina: 90.170 Pollman, L. Wayne: 191 Rudisel, Judith: 192 Smith, James: 141,170 Pooler. Carolyn: 154 Ruechel. Graig: 62.155 Smith, Jan: 95.193.15 Pope, Patti: 99 Ruffin. Walden: 73,155 Smith, Jerry: 156 Poppe, Mrs. 3 Runions. Janice: 155 Smith. Joyce: 70.71,170 Porter. Julia: 42,169 Rusk. Richard: 66.155 Smith. Kathy: 193 Postle. Mark: 169 Russell. Danny: 197 Smith, Kenneth: 170 Potter. Gilbert: 142.191 Russell. Elizabeth: 170 Smith, Linda: 156 Prell, Kimberly: 169 Russell. Kenneth: 155 Smith, Linda E.: 156 Price. Janet: 154 Ryan. Carri Smith, Michelle: 156 Price, Pamela: 154 Ryan. John: 155 Smith, Pamela Price. Penny: 154 Ryan. Mary Smith. Paul: 170 Priddy. Jamie: 120,155 Ryan. Susan: 192 Smith. Richard: 170 Prince. Deborah: 155 Sadler. Bradley: 192 Smith, Ronald: 156 Pritchett. David: 169 Sanderholm, Martin: 192 Smith. Sheila: 100.194 Pritchett. Wendell: 34.191 Sapp. Dawni: 192 Smith, Sherri: 170 Privett. Kathy: 191 Sapp. Gary: 192 Smith, Sheryl: 156 Prock. Larry: 155 Sapp. Mark: 170 Smith, Susan: 194 Prouty. Mrs. Sapp. Tracy: 170 Smith. Ward: 139.189.194 Prudden, Pamela: 155 Sartain. Kimberly: 170 Smith, William Purnell. Cynthia: 19.88,169.213 Sartain, Shawn: 21.156 Sneed. Lisa: 170 Purtle. Albert: 191 Schaeffer. Tamara: 170 Snodgrass. Mr.: 17.19,113,173,211 Purtle. Lonnie: 155 Schaeffer. Tim: 60.192 Solomon. Tim Quest, Mr.: 75.230 Schermerhorn. Carol: 156 Souter, Lawrence: 194 Regusa. Charles: 62.169 Schmittling. Anthony: 170 Soychak, Melody: 156 Ragusa. Mark: 155 Schoffstall. Mark: 170 Soychak. Sharolyn: 194 Rainey. Rickie: 169 Schoffstall. Ralph: 192 Sparks, Cynthia: 194 Rainey. Ronny: 191 Schroer. Shawn: 53,193 Sparks. Johnny: 157 Ralls. Jeffrey: 72,155 Schroff, Donald: 197 Spaw, Robert: 170 Ralph. Brenda: 155 Schuchmann, Rex: 170 Spaw, Teresa: 157 Rambo, Patricia: 159 Schult. Mr.: 210 Spellman, Ann: 170 Ramsey. Donald: 169 Schultz. Carolyn: 156 Sperman, Cheryl: 141,194 Randolph. Kim: 191 Schuster. Jeffrey: 60.156 Sperman, Robert: 157 Rankin. Lillian: 155,157 Schutz, James: 60,193 Spivey. Roy: 194 Ratty. Scott: 60.155 Schwab. James: 156 Stafford. Danette: 170 Rauber, Vickie: 191 Schwartz. Wesley: 156 Stanley. Molly: 157 246 Ray, Joy: 155 Searcy, Miss: 214,215 Stanley. Randal: 3 Steck. Mr.: 38.44.74.121.136.176.190,208. Valentine. Valerie: 171 209 VanCil. Clark: 34.195 Williams, Danny: 68.69.94,106.107.185.186. Steck. Kevin: 170 VanCil. Mark: 138,139.195 196.203 Steely. Brenda: 122.141.194.213 Vandervort, Gloria Williams. David: 172 Steely. Robert: 72.73.67.86.87.157 Vandevyere. Barbara: 157 Williams. Deborah: 158 Steen, Paul: 62.157 Vandevyvere, Sharon: 112,113,171 Williams. Gregory: 158 Stematz. Lillith: 170 Vandiver. Jodi: 139.195.204 Williams. Kathy: 34.196 Stendebach. Randolph: 157 Vandyke. Earl: 172 Williams. Nancy: 158 Stendebach. Ricky: 170 Vanhecke. Deborah: 108.157 Williams. Stephen T.: 172 Stephenson. Brian: 157 VanHorn. Earl: 2,172 Williams, Steven M.: 63,172 Stephenson. Karen: 170 Vanhoye. Shawn: 172 Willig. David: 197 Stephenson. Karl VanNoy. Daviid Willig, Mike: 197 Stephenson. Ronald Vansickle. Janice: 157 Willis. Mr.: 42.226.227 Stevens. Jim: 29,194.198 Vansickle, Joyce: 58 Willoughby. Becky Stevens. Roxanne: 157 Vanvleck, Jeffery: 157 Wilmot. Mark: 86 Stevenson. Robert: 62.157 Vanvleck, Kelly: 73,44.172 Wilmot. Tamara: 197 Stewart, Peggy: 194 Vasalinda, Linda: 157 Wilson. Dana: 110.111.158 Stewart. Terri: 157 Vaugan, Danny: 195 Wilson. Debra: 197 Stoecker. Carol: 171 Veach, Chris: 195 Wilson. Douglas: 158 Stoecker. Cheryl: 171 Veach, Pamela: 172 Wilson. Mark: 58.197 Stone. Steve: 194 Vesce. Mrs.: 42.45.210,211 Wilson. Neal: 158 Stone. Tamara: 177,194 Vest. Theresa Wilson. Phyliss Stowe. Sandra: 108.121.127.194 Vincent, Guy: 53 Wilson. Ralph: 62.172 Straisinger. Kevin: 194 Vincent. Victoria Wilson. Sean: 64.76.197 Strauss. Douglas: 66.67,78.79.80.157 Vinyard. Dyanne: 158 Wilson. Tamara: 172 Strobel. Donald Voss. Joel: 158 Windmiller. Ladonna: 172 Sturgeon. Marsha: 157 Wagester. Nora: 172 Winfield, Rickey: 197 Suhr. Christol: 171 Wait. Debbie: 3,172 Winnie. Harriet: 158 Summers. Kevin: 194 Walker. Medetra: 42.172 Winnie. Robert Summers. Robert: 157 Walker, Patrick: 158 Wirt. Frank: 172 Swaffar. Mr.. 221 Walters. Julie: 159 Wise, Craig: 172 Swafford. Diana: 171 Waner, Vicki: 195,232 Wiseman, Deborah: 158 Swisher. Miss: 216,158 Ward. Carl: 60 Wolf. Daniel: 197 Talley. Byron Ward. Claudia: 172 Wolf, Earlene: 88,158 Talley. Desiree: 171 Ward. Gail: 172 Wolf, Judith: 172 Tate. Steven: 157 Ward, Kathy: 158 Wolfe. Kathy: 158 Tate. Victor: 171 Warden. Carl: 72 Wood. Lori: 159 Taylor. Darren: 171 Wardlow. Alison: 34,196.232 Woodcock, Barbara: 159 Taylor. Mr.: 72 Wardlow. Janice: 158 Wooden. Mitchell: 159 Taylor. Miss: 71.218.219 Warren, Leona: 172 Woodling. Debra: 159 Taylor. George: 157 Warren. Robert: 172 Woodson, Jerry: 159 Taylor. Joyce Warren. Scott: 196.232 Woodson. Wanda: 159 Taylor. Patricia: 83.157 Warren. Sherri: 172 Wright. Mrs.: 48.232,233 Taylor. Roberta: 171 Warren. Terry: 172 Wright, Kirk: 90.197 Taylor. Ronald: 157 Warrick, Darrell: 172 Wrisinger, Mr.: 14.15.41,59.212.213 Taylor, Smith, Connie: 194 Warrick, David: 196 Wulff. Jim: 197 Teasley. Valerie: 171 Watkins. Caren: 100 Wulff. Paul: 159 Terry. Becky: 94.194 Watkins, Deborah: 158 Wulff. Steven: 46.47.172 Terry. Cynthia: 157 Watkins. Gary: 196 Yates. Becky: 159 Terry. John Watkins, Harold: 158 Yates. Curtis: 197 Tharp. Miss: 82.83.214.215 Watkins, Kimberly: 158 Yazel. Kerry: 172 Thelander. Jeffrey: 157 Watson. Cary: 42,158 Yeager. Larry: 197 Thomas. Lisa: 171 Watson. Debra: 172 Yim, Yat Ming Thomas, Mark: 157 Watson. Patricia: 28.38,39,138.172 Yocum. Mr.: 230 Thomas. Rhonda: 171 Weaver, Kevin Yokum, Kim: 172 Thomas, Steven: 171 Weil. Doug: 159 Young. David: 197 Thomas. Steven F.: 194 Weiss. Leila: 111,158 Young. Elizabeth: 172 Thome. Amelia: 171 Wells. Kelley: 196 Young, Kimberly: 159 Thompson. Anita: 157 Wells. Pamela: 158 Younger. Judith: 197 Thurnau, Karen: 88,89.194 West. Dale: 63,172 Zalewski, Christine: 120.159 Thyer. Cheryl: 120.157 West. David: 172 Ziegler. Timothy: 60.62.159 Tiemeier, Charles: 86.143,194 West. Warren: 158 Zirkel. Cherri: 197 Tiemeier, Kirsten: 157 Westfall. Kathleen: 172 Zugenbuhler. Jeri: 186.197 Tigner, Marvin: 139.194 Wheeler. Stacy: 112.172 Timbrook. Mike: 194 White. Brent: 64.65.90.185,196 Tindle, Gregory: 60,61,195 White, Daniel: 172 Tindle. Stephen: 60.171 White, Kimberly: 158 Titus, Harland: 157 White. Phil: 196 Tomasek. Susan: 157 White, Terry: 158 Tompkins, Gail: 171 Whitely. David Touslee. Mr.: 21.141,210.211 Whitfield. Denise: 157 Transmeier. Julie: 83,88.89.195 Whittington. Katrina: 88,196 Travis. Miss: 234 Whittington, Leah: 88,158 Trewatha. Stephen: 195 Wiberg. Stephen: 80.141.196 Trillin. Michelle: 171 Widner, Sheila: 158 Trindle. Miss: 54.74 Wieberg. Gary: 158 Tripaldi. Kathryn: 171 Wiedenmann, Douglas: 158 Troupe. Timothy: 171,210 Wiggins. Dennis: 158 Trout. Nanette: 51,171 Wilber. Elizabeth: 196 Trussel. Janet: 99.157 Wilbur. Richard: 141.196 Tucker. Bart: 171 Wild. Mr. Tucker. Brett: 157 Wilder. Pamela: 58.172.190 Tucker. Lisa: 195 Wiley. Mrs.: 90,224.225 Tucker. Ronald: 60,171 Wilkes. David: 172 Turgeon, Colleen: 195 Wilkin, Jerri: 158 Turpin, Kris: 138.171 Wilkin, Terri: 196 Tutt. Lorenzo: 157 Willbanks. Randall: 76,77,196 Upchurch, Randy: 157 Williams. Betty: 158 Urton, Ray: 140.191 Williams. Brian: 215,158 Valentine. Richard: 62.157 Williams. Canbrae: 172 247 Jwj-g, Jkj U Jy U—£kt£. ______ Rc_'|fc knisA UhCm, $.Lj}faMkj L ' C Ibtybti - 'f- $J? -ji Sc t _ wmW ;m¥ u llQ r C£ u 4 j- _j isL o li fu -- Li[ w_ - ch(X . L Mj £ cA ‘cfi x( 4 tjouA- ckajc i f{ O Djlx jUM.. M k-- A - wUL. f Mjk , OuA J jilt i( 1 A Wa XC Go«a t('x{ _. A WUifi 7|t !,(■ k,-u-_ c M J fiMuU 'jilf MilL | c J 'vW w'vj Af % - - —4o imlfitL-|A . . X iP A' i iP.P, 4 .. a r. Or. . 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