South Adams High School - Reflection Yearbook (Berne, IN)

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Dedicated to a dedicated teacher As graduating seniors, the class of 1980 has spent four years under the direction and instruction of many capable teachers. We have gained much knowledge and have spent the majority of our lifetimes in association with members of the school facul- ty- One such teacher who pro- vided much time and effort in increasing our knowledge of science and of life was Mr. Dale Mertz. He enlightened many of our days with his cheerful smile and his witty sense of humor. Mr. Mertz has shown concern and inter- est in each student, and he was always willing to offer advice or to talk. The graduating class would like to express our apprecia- tion to Mr. Mertz, and it is with sincere pride that we dedicate the 1980 REFLEC- TION to him. Mr. Mertz at three months old. Dekalb County Junior 5 acre corn champi- on and Indiana Junior 5 acre corn champi- on on the corn tour in 1958. Mr. Mertz in 1967 holding his son Mark at the age of four and a half months.

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CURT Van Emon wears his shades his last day of school. Students began to adjust, and they were soon settled into the pace of the school. They attacked their home- work which quickly started to accumulate. There were, how- ever, frequent breaks from the daily routine such as convos and pep sessions. An exciting Homecoming came and passed, and the school cele- brated over the first victory of the football season. Things were looking up, and every- one seemed to be PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER. MR. Mertz helps Ron Dull with his ad- vanced biology. Opening 5

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Wedding in 1963. Mr. Mertz with his family in 1977. Mr. Mertz tries to give an answer to one of Jay Yoder ' s many questions in Ad- vanced Biology. Holding one of his best friends, Mr. Mertz sits in his favorite wagon. A shy little guy at the age of five.