Valley Forge High School - Archive Yearbook (Parma Heights, OH)

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MARCHING BAND BOTTOM ROW: Kare, Hricisin Heaton, Martin, Wielgus, head majoretteg Kaminski Riegler, Kinbaum, Frohman, Stuchlak. SECOND ROW Smeyak, J. Black, G. Leiby, Gerace, G. Schultz, Benesh Major, Wolf, Meinke, L, Schultz, Mason, L, Shibley, Sand- ers Potetz Holden Swalle Mehrlin Oshiro Lan , , , Y, 83 , g'- ston, Tulloch, Krysiak, Sunyak, Kubit, Roush, Kapela, This year's Patriot Marching Band proved itself not only a fine marching unit, but also a loyal fan of the football team. The band, directed by Mr. David Petrella, consisted of Symphonic and Concert Band members. a Gerding, Ryan, Swanson, Dregalla, drum maior. THIRD ROW: Cool, Cappallo, Slivka, Cochran, Washko, Zach- arias, Blabolil, Beattie, Ingersoll, Basen, Hosic, Die- ball, Kling, Jovan, Duke, Eggett, Stevens, Lord, Guen- ther, Mackert, Hern, Thiel, Biller, Spittal, Jones, Habur- chak, Michalske, Bittel, Strawhacker, Kreutzer, Groen- ke, Reiman, Telmanki, Chaffin, R. Zizka, Messerknecht. The band performed many fine half-time shows. Highlighting the season was a World's Fair Show done with the Parma Redman Marching Band. Appearing with the band was the traditional Spirit of '76 composed of Larry Schultz, first drummer, LIBERTY BELLES BOTTOM ROW: Kare, Hi Heaton Wiel us , 3' , head majoretteg Stuchlak, Hricisin. SECOND ROW: Kin- baum, Kaminski, Frohman, Martin. 'X wi

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The Radio Experimental Club provided a place for its members to gain exper- ience in electronics and lab Work. The club was organ- ized in 1960. Licensed members put together and operated a ham radio set during study halls and free periods. Officers were Al Bachner, presidentg Eric Dod, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer, Larry Jennings. Advisers Were Mr. Robert Jones and Mr. Carl Grolle. RADIO EXPERIMENTAL CLUB BOTTOM ROW: Kelch, Jennings, secretary- treasurerg Bachner, president, Dod, vice-president, Sellers. SECOND ROW: Mr Grolle, Czech, Davis, Murmeister, Mr. Jones. THIRD ROW: Perin, Weber Hasman, Sienczak, Greenberg. The Valley Forge Automotive Club brought together students Who show- ed special talent and interest in auto- motive mechanics. Advised by Mr. Kovacs at Weekly meetings, the club sponsored speakers, special projects, and problems involving the collective talents of the members who gained valuable experience through these meetings. The Automotive Club mechanics ponder over the intricacies of a motor. AUTOMOTIVE CLUB BOTTOM ROW: Bob Majka, vice- president, Ron Kerner, secretaryg Bill Mascol, treasur- erg John Kops, presidentg Mr. Kovacs, adviser. 167

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FOURTH ROW: Schommer, Chesney, Ruth, Novak, Win- arski, Rea, Djubasak, Cameron, Dray, Seigmyer, Gib- son, Boyda, Hruby, Harper, Vensky, Koerper, Anderson, Deepe, Liguori, Ferenoz, Calkins, Mathews, Hassel- schwert, Moser, Lanzer, Dimas, Ammiller, Ferretti, Martins, Vogel, Cutietta, Sollberger, Skala, Smith, Miss Virginia J ennings, assistant director, Mr. Ernest South- Bob Dziedzicki, second drummerg Dave Haburchak, fiferg and Julius Ligouri, flag' bearer. Herb Dregalla was this year's drum major. Doing' 'swirling routines with the band were the Liberty Belles. Jo Ann Wielgus wick, assistant directorg Mr. David Petrella, director. FIFTH ROW: Valent, Baloun, Barry, Dowdell, R. Black, J. Thompson, Kispert, Olmutz, Tinay, Monoc, T. Thomp- son, Slade, Hoelter, Benson, Coyner, B. Zizka. led the group. Other majorettes were Carol Hrioisin, Judy Heaton, Linda Kare, Sue Martin, Sharon Kaminski, Lin Kinbaum, Pat Frohman, and Donna Stuchlak. After hours of drilling, the precision of the marchers is displayed at half-time shows. 169