Van Wert High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Van Wert, OH)

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' V. • ' ' ' -• ' ' THE I960 EXCALIBUR Published by The Senior Class Van Wert High School Van Wert, Ohio Volume XLII HI 12 E in ill !!l M JjwW is insist Oh Van Wert High, the school we love, Our true devotion we would prove ; Thy tradition gladly share ; Thy noble banner proudly bear. In our work and in our play We ' ll ever strive to lead the way. School we love on us rely, The loyal youth of Van Wert High. To our dear school whose praise we sing, We, too, would still new honors bring. For the Scarlet and the Gray, We seek new laurels day by day. In defeat or victory, We ' ll stand as one in unity. School we love on us rely The loyal youth of Van Wert High. ' ' Education is the knowledge of how to use the whole of oneself. A man is educated who knows how to make a tool of every fac- ulty — how to open it, how to kcej) it sharp, and how to apply it to all practical purposes. This quotation by H. W. Beecher defines the educated person. Van Wert High School strives to maintain conditions ena- bling students to receive an education suited to their individual needs. In the midst of this academic learning, we find that other experiences here at school will help us in later life. The con- fusion an d laughter of a pep assembly and the solemnness of a religious program give us the practical knowledge of sportsman- ship and sereness. Tears after our first football defeat, the hysterical laughter during Harvey, and the excited feeling as graduation neared recall only a few nostalgic moments. This EXCALIBUR tells the story of our school year during 1959-60 at Van Wert High. Dedication 4 Academic 5 Faculty 15 Activities 23 Organizations 37 Athletics 53 Seniors 68 Classes 94 Advertisements 114 Mr. Rauch delights his classes with his lighthearted humor. Mr. R. P. Rauch DEDICATION We, the class of 1960, dedicate this yearbook to a man whom we know not only as a teacher, but also as a loyal friend, experienced men- tor, and acclaimed humorist. Having been advisor to one of the most active organizations, the Senior Hi-Y, he has assumed a vital role in our extra curricular activities. He will long be remembered for his ver- satility, which is evidenced by his participation in everything from in- formal pep assemblies to dignified banquets. This gentleman is known for the quantity, as well as quality of sen-ice rendered , as he is complet- ing his twenty-fifth year of teaching in our school. We combine our best wishes with our sincere admiration as we proudly dedicate the 1960 Excalibur to Mr. Rauch. ACADEMICS x 2 + y 2 = Z 2 might very well result in something unexpected because of poor facili- ties in our science department. However, the students and faculty make the best of what they have and are preparing very efficiently for our Atomic Age. The importance of mathematics in curriculum is rapidly increasing. Our math de- partment includes both simple and advanced courses. Science and Math Are Vital in Nation ' s Progress Upper left: Gary Riggs gives a demonstration in front of the class explaining the construction of a right triangle. Upper right: Karen Linser and Mr. Speith observe Tom Bebout ' s experiment with weights and measures. Left: Ronnie Hartman and Mr. Livingston study the process of photosynthesis using living plants. Lower: Dick Bollenbacher is ready with the fire extin- guisher in case anything goes wrong with this chemistry experiment giving off intense heat. Grace Pheneger and Earl Sherburn watch from behind. Speech and Languages Offer Above: The Brickner twins find it necessary to pass along this important message in English IX. Below: Mrs. Jarvis undoubtedly finds the assistance of these three gentlemen very helpful in teaching Senior English. The boys are: Vern Oechsle, Gary Etzler, and Rick Counsellor. Miss Lown looks on as Paul Gilliland and Mary Am Shackley look up the definition of a word in this Eng lish X class. One of the most important departments in our school is the English Department. Correctness in our language is of vital importance in communicat- ing properly with our fellow man. The English classes at Van Wert High carry out this task effi- ciently. English is required for the first three years; English IV can be studied by those interested in English Literature and perfecting their study of our language. If you don ' t already know it, Mrs. Saylor will soon tell you that the library is a place for research and study. Instruction in Accurate Expression Jean Campton illustrates the use of gestur logue given in speech class. French and Latin have stimulated an interest in foreign languages. Two years of French and four years of Latin are offered to students. A Latin Club, dealing with lives and customs of ancient times, adds further knowledge in this field. In Latin class. Penny Kephart and Mrs. White examine this example of ancient culture, The Winged Victory. Of great help to French students practicing pronuncia- tion is the tape recorder, used here by Hal Scott and Mrs. Brooks. Van Wert High Offers Many Courses Above: Mr. Mason thoughtfully studies Don Linser ' s drafting blueprint. Upper left: This Home Ec. student shows skill at the sewing machine. Lower left: Pat Ingman learns dentistry techniques D.C.T. training. In Manual and Creative Arts Gern DeVogel uses the circular saw in Industrial Arts. Using our hands constructively through the vocational arts cannot be over emphasized. The many courses offered require much patience and skill on the part of both the teachers and the stu- dents. D.C.T. gives specialized training during part of the school day and prepares students for future jobs. Above: John Lloyd and Mr. Dunn examine a poster John made in art class. Left: Don Stemen runs a lathe under the careful su- pervision of Mr. Mankin. Exercises start ofT each gym class. Crowded Gym Classes Create Many Problems To develop each student physically while learn- ing to grow in sportsmanship and character through participation with others is the purpose of our Physical Education classes. The Phys. Ed. department has done an excellent job, especially in bearing with the over-crowded conditions and inadequate facilities. The health requirements give students knowledge of the structure and functions of the human body. Health students learn the functions of the heart Gym classes give boys time out for action. Social Sciences Prepare Good Citizens; Business Courses Train Office Workers. World History evidently has some amusing moments according to this picture snapped in the class. Mike Gay, Mrs. Jarvis, and Gary Hammond are shown. Government students receive tests with unusual optimism. In addition to elective social science courses, American Government and American History are required subjects. These classes give students an opportunity to study the world, our nation, the functioning of our government, and important current events. Right: Judy Pankratz finds that typing on an electric machine is much quicker and easier. Marvin Everly in Driver ' s Ed. structions from Mr. Brazen Below: Mr. Bricker helps Linda Mason with her Book- keeping assignment. Between Classes Students Enter Jammed Corridors from Crowded Study hall. When the freshman enters Van Wert High, he examines his daily schedule and finds that several periods are spent in room 210. He soon discovers that this is also his homeroom for the year. As he grows older, he realizes more and more how important the hours spent in this large room are to him, for it is here that he secures the knowledge gained in classrooms. By the time he is a senior, he can observe what effect this room has had on his education, and knows that the old wooden desks, uncomfortable though they may be, are the seat of much of his knowledge. FACULTY Through an Approving Nod or Warning Glance Students Realize That This group of ladies and gentlemen, our faculty, has a never- ending task — that of keeping up a high educational pace in the present crowded, inadequate facilities. Our faculty not only gives us the fundamentals of each subject, but also serves as a friend and counselor. Their patience and understanding arc appreciated. Yes, Pope was correct in saying, Tis education forms the common mind; Just as the twig is bent the tree is inclined. FOREIGN LANGUAGES Mrs. White, Mrs. Brooks European language and culture is introduced in our school in the French and Latin Classes taught by these two gracious ladies. Mrs. White teaches Latin I, II, III, IV. She is Dean of Girls, Latin Club advisor, and National Honor Society advisor. Mrs. Brooks teaches French I, and II, Eng- ish III, and is Junior Y-Teens ad- visor. LIBRARY Mrs. Saylor A new-comer to our faculty, Mrs. Saylor, has the responsibility of keep- ing our library orderly. She sponsors a club for all interested librarians and serves as advisor for our Excalibur. SUPPLIES Mr. Williams might be called our supply and demand officer as he issues adequate equipment for the student body. Teachers Are Looking Out for Their Welfare ENGLISH Mrs. Burkam, Miss Lown, Mrs. Jarvis These three ladies have the difficult task of seeing that students master the English lan- guage. Mrs. Burkman guides freshmen through English IX before turning them over to Miss Lown, who serves with her as co-sponsor of Jr. Y-Teens. Miss Lown furthers sophomores ' un- derstanding of English, and Mrs. Jarvis shares Junior classes with Mrs. Brooks. Mrs. Jarvis also teaches two electives, Senior English and World History. BUSINESS Mr. Bricker, Mr. Katterheinrich These two gentlemen are kept quite busy teaching the business courses in our high school. Mr. Bricker ' s day includes teaching Bookkeeping I, Shorthand II, Typing I, Office Practice, Business Machines, and being the sophomore class advisor. Besides teaching Typ- ing I and Shorthand I, Mr. Katterheinrich is Central Treasurer of the Van Wert City School Student Activity Fund. HOME ECONOMICS Miss Block To become a better citizen in the home, school, and community, individuals benefit from the course taught by Miss Block, head of our Home Economics Department. She also sponsors F.H.A. DIVERSIFIED COOPERATIVE TRAINING Mr. Clem Mr. Clem helps students find early employ- ment in their chosen vocation through D.C.T. classes. He is advisor of V.I.C., based on the same interests. They Share Their Time and SCIENCE Mr. Speith, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Turner Mr. Speith introduces the freshman to many forms of science in the gen- eral science course and is co-sponsor of the Science Club. If our interests turn toward the structure and func- tion of life, we spend a year under Mr. Livingston in biology. He is also V-Club advisor and Director of Visual Education. Then explosions and com- positions of elements send us through a year of chemistry with Mr. Turner, who also teaches trigonometry and solid geometry. MATHEMATICS Mr. Smith. Mr. Hablitzel Mr. Smith teaches Algebra I and Plain Geometry. He keeps in shape quite well as head coach of football. Mr. Hablitzel shows his interest in the atomic age by teaching Algebra II, physics, and by co-sponsoring the Science Club. ART Mr. Dunn To create ... is the purpose of the art department, under able leadership of Mr. Dunn. MUSIC Mr. Jones With a song in the air, Mr. Jones encourages interest in music by di- recting Freshman Chorus, the excellent A Cappella Choir, and Van Wert High School Band. Education to Better Our Lives. SOCIAL SCIENCES Miss Allan, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Rauch Miss Allan acquaints the with government and oversees the speech department; she teaches Speech I and directs the school play. She is also advisor of F.N. A. and Junior Y-Teens. Mr. Bowen teaches the juniors American History and is their class sponsor. Mr. Rauch is the Senior Hi-Y advisor and teaches Sen- ior Review Math, social studies eco- nomics, and social problems. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Mr. Klutka. Mr. Mason. Mr. Mankin The teaching of vocational arts re- quires much patience and skill. Mr. Klutka cultivates an interest i n In- dustrial Arts in Junior High and is kept busy in the fall with his job of assistant football coach. Mr. Mason emphasizes precision drawing in the drafting classes and is the freshman advisor. Mr. Mankin teaches Indus- trial Arts and advises the Junior Hi-Y. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Brazen, Mrs. Williman. Mr. Cline These ambitious teachers base their program upon the idea that each stu- dent should develop in character and sportsmanship, as well as physically. Mr. Brazen helps students to become better drivers through Drivers Educa- tion, and is the head basketball coach. Mrs. Williman teaches Girl ' s Physical Education and health. She is G.A.A. and cheerleading advisor. Mr. Cline is the boy ' s health teacher and head baseball coach. Mr. Robert Baker Although the job of principal of any high school is not an easy one, Mr. Baker executes his duties as Principal of Van Wert High with a fine sense of responsibility. His activities range from setting up the hi-fi for school dances, to participat- ing in important state educational matters. We are sure that he will maintain his high standard of leadership. Alice Ann serves as office secretary and Mr. Baker ' s girl Friday. ' She should certainly be commended for her accuracy and ability displayed in carrying out her many duties. Mr. Baker enjoys himself at the faculty Christmas Party. 20 Mr. Bennett has charge of all the schools in our city educational system. Although his responsibilities are nu- merous he carries out his duties very ef- ficiently. An Efficient System Requires Capable Leaders Mr. R. D. Bennett Mr. Ralph Gallapoo All kinds of information pertaining to college-bound or job-hunting students can be found on Mr. Gallapoo ' s popular bulletin board. Van Wert High has an experienced, well- liked man at the head of its Guidance De- partment. Mr. Gallapoo helps to develop definite goals in the minds of students, im- prove pupil adjustment, and plan students ' vocations. He is always glad to serve as counselor whenever the need arises. He is advisor to the Senior Class. That man may safely venture on his way, Who is so guided that he cannot stray. 6b _%. ' SSHH H r ' « i K J i r j g ■mi „. -J ' 1 ' fU SCHOOL BOARD: Earl Schaffer, W. R. Polii ris, Cyril Bechtol. Walter Witten, Roy Harvey. g. Norman Marxen, R. D. Bennett, P. B. Har- The Board of Education Stands for the Betterment of Our City ' s Educational System The board of education might be called the hub of our wheel of education, for our whole school system centers around these six elected citizens. The responsibility of the Board is to make certain that the entire city school system is run efficiently. The newly-elected board has been confronted with a very difficult problem — how to pass a school bond issue that has been defeated four times. The Board has tried in every way to convince the citizens of Van Wert that it is imperative that we get a new high school. This year they circulated questionnaires and invited the pub- lic to attend several open meetings. They have taken great pains to inform the pub- lic on each and every phase. Now it is in the hands of the citizens. We can only hope they realize the importance of a good edtication. It is evident that the board wants to obtain the very best facilities for the least amount of the taxpayers ' money. This is only one example of the responsibilities shouldered by the Board of Educa- tion. Their position is important to the success of our community and the education of the young people of Van Wert. 22 ACTIVITIES Miss Karen Bagley I960 HOMECOMING QUEEN SEATED : Gay Gorman, Junior; Queen Karen Bagley, Senii Mary Rager, Freshman ; Mary Wierwill, Sophomore. Sue Prior, Senior. STANDING: Homecoming Highlights the Fall Season. The 1959 Homecoming proved to be one of the most beautiful nights of the year, and was one of the highlights in all students ' school activities. It is an all-school affair sponsored by the Excalibur Staff. At the half of a thrilling football game with Wapak, Karen Bagley was crowned 1959 Homecoming Queen by Miss Sara Drury, the Queen from last year. Roses and scepter were presented by the co-captains. Bill Stanley and Bruce Jarvis. After the game, class presidents escorted the Queen and her court to their thrones in Lincoln Gvmnasium. Queen Karen and her lovelv attendants, Mary Rager. Mary Wierwille, Gay Gorman, and Sue Prior, reigned over the traditional Homecoming Dance. The theme, The Twelfth of Never, was symbolized by a large silver clock hung from the artificial ceiling. The gym was decorated in colors of black, silver, and white. During intermission, gifts were presented to the royalty. Bill Stanley presents the roses with a kiss. Former Queen, Sara Drury, crowns the new Queen. John Bell and Ann Poling try to determine if Francine Fell needs to be committed to the sanitarium. Harvey by Mary Chase was this year ' s high school production given by the all- school cast on November 17 and 18, 1959, in Lincoln Auditorium. This play tells the story of an eccentric man, Elwood P. Dowd, who claims that his best friend is a 6 ' 154 rabbit named Harvey. Although Elwood has done nothing more harmful ' than making friends with everyone and introducing his friend to them, his sister, Veta, is upset with him and decides to have Elwood committed to an institution. Hilarious complications follow when she is held for treatment by a confused psychiatrist after she has admitted in a moment of frenzy that she thinks she has seen the rabbit, too. Eventually the entire hospital staff and Elwood ' s family- has had evidence of the presence of Harvey. A new member of our faculty, Miss Allen, directed the play, which was a great success. Invisible Rabbit Takes the Lead in Presentation of Harvey. CAST Bruce Jarvis Elwood P. Dowd Nancy Rager Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet Francine Fell Veta Louise Simmons (friend of the family) (Dowd ' s sister) John Bell . . Duane Wilson (hospital attendant) Karen Wierwille Myrtle Mae Simmons Susan Ley . . . Mrs. Chumley (psychiatrist ' s wife) (Veta ' s daughter) Dick Bollenbacher . . . Dr. Chumley (psychiatrist) Susan Sharp Miss Johnson (the maid) Bill Vest Judge Gafney Ann Poling Miss Kelly (nurse) Bill Shock E. J. Lofgren (cab driver) Jim Rogers Lyman Sanderson (the doctor) The cast rehearse their parts under the di: Allen. Elwood P. Dowd, played by Bruce Jarvis, reads to Harvey, his invisible companion. Snowball Once again the Rendez vous Committee presented a really beautiful dance. The Committee, headed by Paul Laemmle, shared the fun and responsibility of putting on Snowball with the county students, as Misty, the theme of this year ' s dance, was carried out in blue, silver, and white, with the traditional Snowball revolving in the center of the room, reflecting multi-colored lights on the dancers. Interpretive and ballet dancing was featured at intermission. This dance is a formal affair held during the Christmas season and is open to everyone in high school. Joy Smith and Mary Wierwille help Tom Beabout fasten the theme on the foil background. They also assure Denny Knittle that the ladder won ' t topple over under their firm hold. « fi  ft ft +2ty$±l yfo. ll IW -: |ffeJ   Majorettes: Karen Connors. Barb Geary, Carolyn Bailey, Bill Shock, Gay Gorman, Karen Stenger, Sharon Boyd. FIRST ROW: Jackie Fox, Sandra Terry, Kathy Holt- kamp, Beverly Fell, Marcia Droll, Julia Young, Karen Klein. Pat Nelson, Mary Shackley, Melanie Rucklos. Grace Pheneger, Karen Copeland, Linda Shimp, Nancy Doner, Marcia McCracken, Brenda Cowan, Cheryl Partin, Susan Greenewald, Jean Bolinger, Earl Sherburn, Nancy Ferguson, Gary Duncan, Denny Wilhelm, Dick Dippery, David Hyre, Linda Glander, Phil Hardin, Carol Spry, Band Members Are Active Participants in One period each day is spent in practice. Left to right: Gay Gorman, Karen Stenger, Sharon Boyd, Karen Connors, Barb Geary, Carolyn Bailey, Bill Shock. ■|PjmS9 Bp V | liiPP n csrii vpy 1 • ji $ lIMa sL ; ' 1m -.0 ,Wv t 9 1 Mum   Tim Ralston, Ron Shell, Gary Crosby, Barb Lintemioot, Barb Kuckein, Kay Williraan, Susan Luce, Sue Neiford, Pat Geisman. ROW 2: Steve White, Steve Baldwin, Marvin Everly, Terry Fox, Lendall Terry, Bill Ealy, Steve Smith, Bruce Stevens, John Harvey, Larry Joseph. Larry Dull, Frank Longwell, Larry Baxter, Dick Bollenbacher, Charles Brickner, Jim Brickner, Dave Myers, Bruce Baker, Karen Millhouse, Reece Jones, Brenda Rowland, Sharon Simmons, Marjorie Reis, Betty Sheets, Carole Eberle, Louise Elzey. Concerts, Football Games, and Parades. The Van Wert High School Band provides colorful and harmonious entertain- ment on many occasions throughout the year. Whether in their scarlet and grey uni- forms, evening attire, or summer uniforms, they always make a striking appearance in their performances. After diligent practice, several outdoor concerts are given in the summer. Fall brings halftime performances for the football games, and preparation for Vocal Va- rieties. A formal concert, followed by the Band Dance, is given in the spring. March- ing in holiday parades is another duty of the band. A small Pep Band provides music for pep assemblies. All these activities insure busy schedules for band members, keeping them on their toes. The band students and Mr. Jones certainly deserve commendation for their worthwhile efforts. Choir Ends Successful Season with Van Wert A Cappella Choir has established a very outstanding record and has always been re- garded with highest honors. The 1959-60 choir strived to live up to these high standards and ex- hibited a successful effort. In former years, the choir presented a yearly Christmas program sponsored by the Women ' s Club, but this year they presented two joint con- certs with the Berne, Indiana, A Cappella Choir. Each concert was a great success, and the two choirs share wonderful memories that will never be forgotten. The choir activities were highlighted by the ever-enjoyable Vocal Varieties. This year, songs from two broadway musicals, South Pacific, and Oklahoma, were presented, The success of the production was evidenced by a full house both nights. The choir members witnessed the excitement and pleasures offered in preparing for and per- forming in District and State Music Contests. They toured to Bluffton College for District and to Oberlin College for State, receiving superior rat- ings in both contests. Looking back over this year ' s choir season, we all realize the values and enjoyment we obtained and know that our experiences in choir will stay with us forever. ROW 1: Sandra Henkle, Betty Zintzmeister, Jeraldine Coyle, Pam Mosure, Barb Haines, Karen Bagley, Mary Wierwille, Donna DuCheney, Connie Bagley, Sharon Boyd, Sharon Simmons. Jean Gilliland, Barb Geary. Karen Stenger, Karen Secaur, Florence McNall, Mary Ann Hedges, Pat Geisman. ROW 2: Sandra Hipsley, Grace Pheneger, Mary Shackley, Linda Witten, Debbie Asch- baugh, Bev Gilliland, Barb Kuckein, Rosemary Lippi, Linda Mason, Trina Gamble, Janice Sherburn, Melanie Rucklos, Mary Jacks, Shirley Foss, Judy Van Cleave, Judy Gribler, Gretna Dempsey, Linda Dempsey, Janet Rodman, Mary Ann Elder, Betty McKeddie. ROW 3: Pat Sherman, Janet Good, Deanna Sherman, Karen Tomczak, Mary Horine, Mary LaLonde, Karen Kerns, A Superior Rating at State Contest The choir room is much too small and has poor acoustics. Even so, many happy hours have been spent here by choir members. Ann Poling has served the choir as an able pianist for three years. Marilyn Fast. Shirley Welker, Karen Wierwille, Nancy Williams, Francine Fell, Carolyn Bailey. Nancy Rager, Nancy Ridenour, Penny Kephart, Margaret Winterer, Sue Prior, Ann Poling. ROW 4: John Bell, Phil Giessler, Charle Rodenbaugh, D on Faulkner, Steve White, Bob Leonard, Mike Tanner, Tom Poling. Bill Shock, Larry Oechsle, Ste% ' e Smith, Mike Stanley, Denny Fawcett, Paul Gilliland, Larry Baxter. Jerry Fisher. ROW 5: Alan Runser, Bill Stanley, Roger Duncan, Bruce Jarvis, Doug Maxim, Ed Knittle, Jack Marquis, Roger Oetzel, Vern Oechsle, Dave Feasby, Earl Sherburn, Ray Alvarado, Dick Ridenbach, Wendall Williams, Paul Laemmle, Rick Counsellor. Is anyone interested in spending a typical evening in ancient Rome? Then attend the annual Latin Banquet presented by the Latin Club. It is held each spring in the high school gymnasium. Dressed in complete Roman style, you are treated as a guest. Slaves, chosen from Latin I classes, serve the meal then provide entertainment. A gladiator fight and a slave dance with flute accompani- ment insures after-dinner pleasure. Much work and preparation goes into the banquet with the result of authentic Roman customs, food, and enter- tainment. Latin students are dressed as mythical or histori- cal characters. Gary Donor watches as Melanie Rucklos feeds the sacred chickens. If the chickens eat, the meal may begin. Roman Customs Observed at the Latin Banquet. Dave Watkins serves a relish plate to the Roman guests. Annual Elk ' s Dance Was Enjoyed by Many Seniors Each year the B.P.O.E. of Van Wert presents a dance for all Van Wert County seniors and their dates. The Elk ' s Dance was again an evening of fun for all who at- tended. Music was provided by the Ohio Northern University Dance Band, and re- freshments were served by the Elks. The annual awards made to county students were won by two Van Wert High School students. Tom Holmes received a bond for leadership, and Barbara Germann received bonds for scholarship and leadership. Modem music at its best in this Judy Hesher and Judy Hammond ' s dates find other things to do while the saxophone solo. girls are talking. I960 Prom Is One of Senior ' s Moments to Remember The Junior Class gave to the class of 1960 one of the most beautiful proms ever. The theme, Moments to Remember, was carried out in colors of yellow and white. Detailed artwork on the walls portrayed highlights of the four years at Van Wert High. The false ceiling was raised in the center to accent a huge, white satin gradu- ation cap, adding the final touch of beauty. Music was provided by Al Best and his orchestra. The Home Economics class served refreshments of punch and cookies. The beauty of this evening and the enjoyment had by all will certainly remain one of our Moments to Remember . Left: The white satin grad- uation cap was a beautiful centerpiece. Lower right: The all-night prom continued at the bowl- ing alley. Above: Sue Stewart and Mr. Smith appear cheer- Above: Sam Fitzsimmons lends his skill as a disk jockey to many ful at this dance presented by the speech clubs. of the dances. Above: These two people presented a very entertaining assembly. 9 r I- i Above: Verona Witherow, Sue Neiford, and Sue Greene- wald represented the opposing team at this pep assem- bly. Below: Sheena Siders laughs at the kiss Mary Crosley receives from the seal, who appeared at an assembly. Below: Could it be a coincidence that Lewis Wiseman and Ann Parker are choosing their Junior class rings at the same time? ORGANIZATIONS ROW 1: Doug Maxim, Rick Counsellor, Sue Prior, Karen Wierwille, Jean Bollinger, Barbara Germann, Ken Wied- enmann, Tom Holmes. ROW 2: Margaret Winterer, Sherrill Adams, Alice August, Maty Ann Hedges, Loretta Keirns, Beverly Taylor, Janice Miller, Grace Ann Pheneger. ROW 3: Connie Tabor, Marjorie Spry, Alice Horine, Donna Wyandt, Sharon Boyd, Karen Connors, Barbara Geary, Carol Carey. ROW 4: Jim Jerome, Hal Scott, Bruce Jarvis, Roger Oetzel, Richard Dippery, Earl Sherburn, Allan Runser, Ron Butler. National Honor Society Promotes Good Scholarship Perhaps one of the organizations of Van Wert High School which is regarded as having the highest standards is the National Honor Society. It is an honor club, open only to those possessing the qualities of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Although many students have these qualities, only ten per cent of the Junior class and fifteen per cent of the Senior class can be admitted to the society. A very impressive induction service is held each spring at a special assembly. All students and the public are invited. Mrs. White is the advisor of this organization. Officers are: President, Doug Maxim; Vice President, Jean Bolinger; Secretary, Sue Prior; Treasurer, Ken Wiedenmann. ROW I : Mary Mercer, Paul Herring, Carol Carey, Karen Conners, Sue Sharp, Virginia Lehman, Mary Ann Hed- ges, Sharon Boyd, Pat Davis, Connie Flesher, Pat Fei- gert. ROW 2: Nancy Doner, Janice Miller, John Mor- ton, Ron Butler, Rick Counsellor, Connie Tabor, Patty Adams, Grace Pheneger, Mary Shackley, Karen Kerns, Mar Lou Cryer. ROW 3: David Woodruff, Gary Dun- can, Jim Jerome, Herb Games, Steve White, Sue Stew- art, Margaret Winterer, Karen W ierwille, Nancy Rus- sell, Sherrill Adams, Alice Horine, Gay Gorman. ROW 4: Lawrence Presler, Bill Ealy, Chuck Kaduk, Richard Miller. Carol Terry, Susan Wiedenmann, Mary Al- bright, Florence McNall. ROW 5: Mike Wise, David Keith, Steve Wyandt, Bruce Jarvis, Chuck Busch, Doug Maxim, Roger Oetzel, Marvin Everly, Ken Wiedenmann, Ron Myers, Dick Jones. Top Students Serve on the Scholarship Team Each year, students take tests in subjects they do well in. The top three students in each division compete in a second test, which is given at Ohio Northern College in Ada, Ohio. This program contributes to promoting scholastic interest and competition. General Science Pat Feigert Herb Games David Keith Biology Chuck Busch Bill Ealy S. Weidenmann Chemistry Karen Conners Chuck Kaduk Grace Pheneger Physics Marvin Everly Roger Oetzel Ken Weidenmann Algebra I Nancy Doner Paul Herring Dave Woodruff Algebra II Jerry Butler Ron Butler John Morton Plane Geometry Glenn Miller Richard Miller Lawrence Presler American History Mary Mercer, Ron Myers Nancy Russell World History Sue Stewart Mike Wise Steve Wyandt Senior Social Studies Bruce Jarvis Doug Maxim Margaret Winterer French I Mary Albright Gay Gorman Mary Hedges French II Sherrill Adams Rick Counsellor Karen Wierwille Latin I MarLou Cryer Gary Duncan Dick Jones Latin II Connie Flesher Mary Shackley Steve White English IX Pat Davis Virginia Lehman Susan Sharp English _. Pat Adams Florence McNall Carol Terry English XI Janice Miller Alice Stemen Connie Tabor English XII Carol Carey Alice Horine Jim Jerome Bookkeeping I Sharon Boyd Sue DuVall Karen Kerns ROW 1 : Jerry Fryer, Doug Maxim, Bill Stanley, Mr. Livingston. ROW 2: Jim Cochran, Allan Runser, Don Stemen, Mike Tanner, Harold Zinsmeister, Tom Sink. ROW 3: Mike Thompson, Ray Bowers, Dick Groves, Tom Poling, Ron Walters, Wendall Williams, Hal Scott. ROW 4: Jim Jerome, Dick Bowersock, Tom Holmes, Phil Hines, Don Myers, Barry Secaur, Max Mc- Conahay. ROW 5: Bruce Jarvis, Tom Nelson, Roger LaLonde, John Bums, Gary Hammond. V-Club Members Lead School Sports Events V-Club is an honor club, limited in membership to letter winners only. The club is led by Doug Maxim, President; Bill Stanley, Vice President; Jerry Fryer, Secretary- Treasurer; and Mr. Livingston, the advisor. During Basketball season, the members sell ice-cream bars at the games. The earnings from this finances a trip to a hockey or baseball game for the entire group. Junior Rotarians Active in Civic Organization The awards committee of the faculty chose eighteen senior boys to attend the Van Wert Rotary Club as Junior Rotarians. Two boys attend the four meetings of each month. One of their main duties is to inform the Rotary Club of the week ' s activities at Van Wert Hirfi. ROW 1: Jim Jerome, Richard Grove, Paul Laemmle, Rick Counsellor, Hal Scott. ROW 2: Allan Runser, Ken Wiedenmann, Wendall Williams, Bill Stanley, Jerry Fryer, Bruce Jarvis. ROW 3: Bruce Baker, Dick Dip- pery, Roger LaLonde, Doug Maxim, Roger Oetzel, Phil Hines, Tom Holmes. ROW 1: Jack Marquis, Rick Counsellor, Bill Stanley, Barbara Germann, Karen Bagley. ROW 2: Karen Lin- ser, Alice August, Sue Neiford, Loretta Keirns, Mary Ann Hedges, Patsy Feigert. ROW 3: Sue Prior, Joy Smith, Karen Wierwille, Jean Campton, Karen Tom- czak, Mary Rager. ROW 4: Ron Walters, Frank Long- well, Tom Poling, Tom Holmes, Dave Feasby, Tom Bebout. Student Council Represents the Interests of V. W. H. S. The Student Council, led by Rick Counsellor, President; Jack Marquis, Vice Presi- dent; and Mary Wierwille, Secretary-Treasurer, is a group of students, chosen by their classmates, to represent the student body in a governing body. The object of the Council is to promote greater school unity, to establish better co-operation be- tween students and faculty, to create better school spirit, and to improve the ap- pearance of the school. Dad ' s Night, Turkey Wobble, and assemblies are annual activities. Rendezvous Committee Sponsors Annual Snowball The Rendezvous Committee is composed of four members from each class in our high school, and two members from each county high school. Officers from Van Wert High School were: Paul Laemmle, President; and Judy Gribler, Treasurer. The major project of this group is the annual Snowball, a formal dance held during the Christmas holidays. This is the only formal dance open to the entire school. The Rendezvous Committee sponsors several after-game dances at the Y.W.C.A., and acts as a link between the Y and the school, striving for better youth activities. ROW 1 : Judy Gribler, Paul Laemmle, Mary Ann Hedges. ROW 2: Barb Geary ' . Joy Smith, Bill Stanley, Barb Germann, Patsy Feigert. ROW 3: Ron Walters, Tom Poling, Dave Feasby, Mary Rager, Tom Bebout, Denny Knittle. ROW 1: J. Bollinger, M. Hedges, J. Gilliland, B. Taylor, Mr. Gallapoo. ROW 2: M. Rucklos, G. Pheneger, A. Ho- rine, S. Boyd, J. Miller, K. Connors, M. Wells, P. Feigert, L. Feigert, B. Cottermann, C. Bagley. ROW 3: K. Speak- man, J. Sherburn, L. Harrow, D. Wyandt, P. Davis, S. Greenewald, S. Neiford, L. Mohr, K. Holtkamp, K. Klein. ROW 4: M. A. Shackley, M. Pennell, A. Pennell, K. Tom- czak, B. Gilliland, C. Carey, J. Riggs, M. Cryer, B. Geary, L. Keirns, V. Witherow, D. Snyder. ROW 5: J. Smith, B. Germann, C. Flesher, P. Ingman, B. McKeddie, K. Wier- wille, S. Stewart, C. Tabor, C. Bailey, B. Fell, M. Makuh. ROW 6: A. Poling, C. Kanable, C. Terry, S. Wiedenmann, P. Kephart, J. Agler, F. Fell, N. Young, T. Beall, L. Ma- son. ROW 7: V. Oechsle, R. Counsellor, G. Etzler, J. Cochran, J. Fryer, B. Jarvis, D. Groves, B. Baker, D. Dip- pery, R. Zinsmeister. F. T. A. Members Are Active in Student Teaching Officers of the Future Teachers of America Club are: Jean Gilliland, President; Mary Hedges, Vice President: Beverly Taylor, Secretary and Jean Bolinger, Treasurer. Teaching is an increasingly im- portant vocation in the modern world, because all other professions, industries, and skills are dependent The FT. A. helps you discover if you have the de- sire and the ability to become a teacher. Members hear speeches from experienced teachers, and from those just entering the profession. Student Teaching is a popular privilege of the members. Mr. Gallapoo is the advisor. F. N. A. Gives Girls Opportunity to Explore the Profession The Future Nurses of America Club is open to any Sophomore, Junior or Senior who is interested in pre- paring for the nursing profession. The girls make field trips to different hospitals, seeing both how student nurses live, and how they work. Speakers discuss the nursing education and different aspects of the pro- fession. The officers are Nancy Rager, President; Joyce Huffine, Vice President; Diane Doepker, Secretary-Treasurer: and Miss Allen, Advisor. This year, the club obtained its national charter. ROW 1: J. Huffine, N. Rager, Miss Allen. ROW 2: S. Luce, C. Eberle, H. Custer, L. Kierns, M. Pennell, M. A. Shackley. ROW 3: S. Hipsley, B. Zinsmeister, J. Rodman, N. Ferguson, M. Rucklos, R. Lippi, D. Sherman, J. A. Campton, ROW 4: T. Gamble, M. Fast, C. Kanable, M. Horine, C. Crosby, J. Smith, S. Wiedenmann, P. Ingman, M. K. Jacks, J. Hammond. ROW 1: Miss Block, Joan Wheeler. Nancy Williams, Marilyn Wise, Mary Crosley, Sarah Holtsberry, Sandra Johnson, Dixie Tope. ROW 2: Karen Hipsley, Vera Corathers, Martha Conn, Sherrill Holtsberry, Coleen Summersette, Linda Thomas, Gretna Dempsey, Nancy Schnepp. ROW 3: Linda Shimp, Mary Haines, Linda Youtsey, Pat Davis, Shirley Foss, Dixie Gilland, Linda Van Wormer, Linda Heffner, Beverly Foss. ROW 4: Betty Dull, Linda Moore, Sue Winters, Judy Subler, Judy Dickerhoff, Barb Tindall, Linda Dempsey, Gretna Dempsey, Marjorie Williams, Doris Mullen. ROW 5: Lana Profitt, Sharon Spearman, Carole Eberle, Barbara Balliet, Grace Lampert, Jane Miller, Donna Jean Bro- erman, Carol Spry, Helen Custer, Patty Connell. Future Homemakers Plan for Tomorrow Throughout the year, the Future Homemakers of America are working toward the theme Responsibilities of Today — Better Citizens of Tomorrow. Many of the events of the club provide training for each chapter member for participation in home, school, and community activities. Some of the major events included a get- acquainted picnic, a Halloween dance-party, installation of new members, a semi- formal dance, Christmas Caroling, and an annual one day trip. The F.H.A. maintains a food concession at the football games, obtaining part of the funds used in these many activities. It is a useful, and busy club. The communi- ties in which these girls reside will benefit from their training in F.H.A. Officers are: President, Mary Jo Crosley ; Secretary, Sarah Holtsberry ; Vice President, Dixie Tope ; Treasurer, Sandy Johnson: Historian, Joan Wheeler; Song Leader, Nancy Williams; Parliamentarian, Marilyn Wise: and Advisor, Miss Block. The motto of the club is Toward New Horizons, which inspires the girls to seek progress. The colors are red and white; the flower is the red rose. I h r { ft o p 3 h$flp?ft ft g0 . ROW I: Karen Stenger, Connie Flesher, Kay Schaadt, Michelle Steinmetz, Molly Pennell, Connie Smith, Mary Ann Shackley, Ann Pennell, Sandy Sterrett, Charles Busch, Penny Kephart, Sandy McKeddie, Patty Adams, Sharon Simmons, Debbie Ashbaugh, Loretta Keirns, Sue Winters, Karen Conners, Beverly Taylor. ROW 2: Nancy Hedges, Susan Wiedenmann, Sandra Hipsley, Grace Pheneger, Melanie Rucklos, Judy Pancratz, Jan- ice Miller, Betty McKeddie, Sharon Zielke, Dianna Steg- amann, Barb Sennebogan, Gay Gorman, Diane Doepker, Pat Gay, Jean Bolinger, Judy Van Cleave, Kristi Louth, Janice Sherburn, Barbara Germann, Ann Poling, Judy Hammond, Mary Hedges, Jane Weeks, Jean Gilliland. ROW 3: John Chivarria, Rick Wagonrod, Lawrence Presler, Alice August, Sherrill Adams, Ellen August, Sandra Terry, Carol Carey, Connie Tabor, Mary Horine, Mary Kay Jacks, Sue Prior, Margaret Winterer, Joy Smith, Trina Gamble, Judy Gribler, Bev Gilliland, Susan Luce, Pat Geisman, Barb Geary, Janice McBride, Mary Ann Elder, John Purmort, Barbara Blake. ROW 4: Larry Metz, Lee Cooper, Paul Gilliland, Phil Geisler, Dick Grove, Jim Cochran, Wendall Williams, Hal Scott, Allan Runser, Paul Laemmle, Mike Tanner, Dick Reidenbach, Bob Leonard, Steve Jones, Dave Feasby, Marsha Tomczak, Nancy Ferguson, Jeon Campton, Ver- ona Witherow, Jack Free, Tom Poling, Charles Thatcher, Pete Uncapher. ROW 5: Don Faulkner, Denny Fawcett, Charles Spridgeon, Bruce Baker, Jim Fails, Phil Hines, Dick Dippery, Eddie Knittle, Jack Marquis, Doug Maxim, Allan Crosby, Earl Sherburn, Larry Cashel, Jim Straley, Denny Underwood, Mike Wise, Steve White, Steve Wy- andt, Mike Martin, Ron Zinsmeister. Latin Club Acquaints Members With Ancient Culture The Latin Club promotes interest in the Latin language and ancient culture. It is open to second year Latin students, and membership may be renewed through the senior year. The Latin Banquet is the biggest event of the club, but many ac- tivities are enjoyed throughout the year. Officers are: Consuls, Chuck Busch, Sandv McKeddie; Aediles, Steve White, Penny Kephart; Tribunes, Tom Poling, Ann Pen- nell; Senators, Barb Geary, Bev Taylor; Advisor, Mrs. White. Science Club Promotes Interest in Progress The Science Club enables students to express themselves at discussions held at each meeting. The Science Fair is an annual activity. Officers are: President, Lawrence Presler; Vice-President, Dennis Underwood; Secretary, Bruce Baker; Treas- urer, Ray Tanner; Advisors, Mr. Speith and Mr. Hablitzel. ROW 1: Paul Herring, David Gehres, Lawrence Presler, Charles Brickner, Jim Brickner. ROW 2: Phil Giessler, Dick Bollenbacher, Bruce Baker, Charles Busch, Dennis Underwood, Ron Zinsmeister. ROW 1: Dave Brown, Phyllis Finnegan, Ray Able, Jim Neiford, Ed Hammond, Howard Shobe, Mr. Clem. ROW 2: Pat Ingman, Harold Sites, Jerry Thatcher, Bob Morris, Janice McBride. V. I. C. Members Excel in Workmanship The Vocational Industrial Club promotes high standards of workmanship and scholarship. It selects the Educational, Civic, and Social Committees to work for the Gold Award given at the spring convention. The V.I.C. travels to Columbus each year to participate in various contests. Social events include a Christmas Party, a Spring Dance, and the Employer-Employee Banquet. Officers are: President, Jim Neiford; Vice President, Ed Hammond; Secretary, Phyllis Finnegan, Treasurer, Ray Able, Sergeant-at-Arms, Howard Shobe; Reporter, Dave Brown; and Advisor, Mr. Clem. Library Club Stimulates Reading Interests The Library Club is an organization just started this year. It strives to increase the interest in and use of books and library service. The President is Helen Custer; Vice- President, Doris Huguenard; Secretary, Connie Smith; Treasurer, Cherie High; .and Advisor, Mrs. Saylor. ROW 1: Cheri High, Doris Huguenard, Helen Custer, Connie Smith, Mrs. Saylor. ROW 2: Nancy Voyles, Gretna Dempsey, Linda Eschbach. Sue Winters, Nancy Schnepp, Karen Wise. ROW 3: Mary LaLonde, Pat Gay, Nancy Replogle, Linda Lewis, Dixie Tope, Becky Smitley. ROW 1: Janice Miller, Connie Tabor, Ann Poling. Judy Hammond, Pat Geisman, Grace Pheneger. ROW 2: Sue Stewart, Allan Runser, Bruce Jarvis, Allan Crosby, Earl Sherburn, Ron Zinsmeister, Jii Nancy Rager. Rogers, Thespians and N. F. L. Are Goal of Speech Students. National Thespians and National Forensic League are two speech organizations which are open to those students who have earned a certain number of points given for participation in speech events. Points may be given for work in plays, competitive speech, etc. The entrance requirement for Thespians is ten points; Forensic, twenty- five points. National Forensic members work for degrees conferred with the accumu- lation of a certain number of points. All members have the Degree of Merit, which is the entrance requirement. Miss Allen is the advisor of these clubs. Declamation and Debate Teams Compete in Tournaments The declamation team is composed of participants in the fields of original,, dra- matic, straight, and humorous oratory, and extemporaneous speaking. The oratorical entrants present memorized speeches, and the extemp speakers draw topics about which they prepare speeches to be given a short time later. Much preparation is needed in debate, for logical thinking must be supported with valid evidence. The team members are: Earl Sherburn, Allan Crosby, Jim Jerome, and Grace Pheneger. Alice Stemen served as the alternate; Mr. Petry was advisor of all speech teams. ROW 1: Grace Pheneger, Allan Crosby, Earl Sherburn, Sue Stewart. ROW 2: Sue Winters, Janice Miller, Connie Tabor, Ron Zinsmeister, Judy Hammond, Nancy Rager, Pat Geisman. ROW 1: Larry Joseph, Carol Carey, Joy Smith, Terry Beall, Janet Riggs, Sue Williamson, Kathy McMillen, Jim Marker. ROW 2: Karen Bagley, Jean Gilliland, Sherrill Adams, Vernon Oechsle, Lyn Feigert, Jane Weeks, Sharon Boyd. ROW 3: Richard Grove, Bill Stan- ley, Gary Etzler. Rick Counsellor, Doug Maxim, Bruce Jarvis, Ken Wiedenmann, Allan Runser, Ron Zins- meister. Scarlet Quills Keep Students Informed on School Affairs This busy group of students, mostly seniors, takes the responsibility of publishing the school newspaper every few weeks. The work is divided among them, and separate departments are created for efficient management. Reliable co-editors are selected, each to serve one semester. Jim Marker was the editor first semester; Larry Joseph, second semester. This year ' s staff did an excellent job, as each paper was of interest to all. , s n... s I- « ' ;«fl9 - .. r 1 Scarlet Quill Staff Jim Marker Editor Larry Joseph Editor Sharon Boyd Business Mgr. Ken Wiedenmann Business Mgr. Dick Grove Editor of Joy Smith . . . . Boys ' Sport Jean Gilliland Girls ' Sports Editor Karen Wierwille Feature Writer Jim Cochran Distribution Mgr. Carol Carey Art Society Ed. Ron Zinsmeister Photographer Distribution Staff Carol Crosby Sherrill Adams Janet Riggs Terry Beall Kathy McMillen Pat I re ton Rick Counsellor Vernon Oechsle Bill Stanley Allan Runser Rosa Lee Fisher 47 ROW 1: Mike Stanley, Mike Martin, Jack Smith, Tom Poling, Phil Giessler, Paul Gilliland, Mr. Mankin. ROW 2: Jerry Gallaway, Gayle Ashbaugh, Dave Gun- sett, John Purmort, Lawrence Presler, Richard Miller, Bob Leonard. ROW 3: Steve White, Steve Smith, Bob Green, Steve Sielschott, Frank Johnson, Frank Longwell, Dennis Fawcett, Chuck Busch, Steve Herminghuysen. Hi-Y Organizations Encourage Fellowship Encouraging freshmen and sophomore boys toward high ideals in Christian living is the responsibility of Junior Hi-Y This year, the club had great success in their mint sale, and many worthwhile meetings were enjoyed by all. Officers were: Tom Poling, President; Phil Giessler, Vice-President; Mike Stanley, Secretary; Jack Smith, Treasurer; Paul Gilliland, Chaplain; Mike Martin, Reporter; and Mr. Mankin, Ad- visor. Many activities were participated in this year. Members will remember the impres- sive induction service, the candy sale, the Christmas program for the aged, the Dis- trict Hi-Y Meeting at Marion, and the Foodless Banquet. The club sends two boys to Camp Nelson Dodd to learn more about fellowship. ROW 1: Jack Marquis, Mike Tanner. Bill Stanley, Hal Scott, Mr. Rauch. ROW 2: Chuck Fowler, Ray Bowers, Lyn Tabler, Jim Jerome, Jim Kesler, Dave Feasby, Jim Rogers. ROW 3: Allan Runser. Gary Sterrett. Jim Nei- ford, Dick Groves, Kent McMillen, Jerry Eikenberry, Dick Riedenbach, Steve Jones. ROW 4: John Lloyd, Barry Secaur, Dick Bollenbacher. Chuck Kaduk, Ron Stuckey, Earl Sherburn, Bob Faulkner, Jim Cochran. ROW 5: VVendall Williams, Don Thompson, Ed Knit- tie, John Chiles, Jerry Fryer, Harold Connell, Phil Har- den. Allan Edwards. Gary Cross, Ron Nott. ROW 6: John Bell, John Burris, Bruce Jarvis, Doug Maxim, Charles Spridgeon, Dick Dippery, Bruce Baker, Dennis Underwood, Roger Oetzel, Roger Duncan. And Promote High Standards of Living The Senior Hi-Y is an organization whose standards and activities are similar to the other Y organizations, Y-Teens. This boys ' club promotes high standards of Christian living and strives to promote and participate in activities which will bene- fit the school and the community. This year the Hi-Y was led by Bill Stanley. Presi- dent; Jack Marquis, Vice-President; Hal Scott, Secretary-Treasurer: Paul Laemmle, Chaplain; Mike Tanner, Sergeant-at-Arms; and Mr. Rauch, Advisor. Besides conducting regular business meetings and overseeing projects, the boys have a joint meeting with the Senior Y-Teens. Y-Teen Clubs Combine Usefulness and JUNIOR Y-TEENS ROW I. Mrs. Brooks, Karen Tomczak, Kristie Louth, Penny Kephart, Mary Elder, Judy Gribler, Mary Wier- wille, Mary Ann Shackley, Molly Pennell, Mary La Londe. ROW 2. Cheryl Fraker, Patsy Feigert, Sandra Terry, Cheri Sears, Kay Schaadt, Connie Bagley, Linda Mason, Susan Sharp, Virginia Lehman, Linda Van Wormer, Linda Leiter, Karen Stittsworth. ROW 3. Brenda Rawland, Carla Hirn, Sandra Henkle, Sue Winters, Judy Geisman, Cheryl Agler, Kay Crosly, Patty Adams, Cheryl Partin, Karen Linser, Judy Leiter, Cathy Kline. Mary Rager. ROW 4. Lois Harrow, Karen Ander- son, Florence McNall, Mary Ann Makuk, Barbara Kuc- kein, Connie Flesher, Nancy O ' Bryant, Brenda Cowan, Donna Gribler, Linda Moore. Kathy Holtkamp, Marcia Droll. ROW 5. Marcia Stemen, Pat Nelson, Billie Cotter- man, Barbara Sennebogen, Margo Marsh, Sharon Zielke, Nancy Doner, Patty Ditto, Karen Speakman, Susan Haller, Marjorie Ries, Sue DuVall, Janice Sherburn, Beverly Fell, Carol Terry, Debby Ashbaugh, Pat Geisman, Marcia McKracken, Barbara Lintermoot, Susan Luce. ROW 7. Carole Kanable, Sandy McKeddie, Trina Gamble, Diane Snyder, Karen Stenger, Kay Williman, Jackie Fox. Fun was had by all at this Junior Y-Teen meeting. Junior Y-Teens directs women and girls to apply faith in our everyday life. The members were oc- cupied by a variety of programs including: a Christmas project, a joint meeting with the Junior Hi-Y, and sponsored a dance with the Senior Y-Teens. The girls were also active in several county wide Y-Teen events. As Junior Y-Teens, we look forward to sharing the many responsibili- ties that will be required of us at Senior Y-Teens. Officers included: President — Judy Gribler, Vice President — Mary Wierwille, Secretary — Mary Ann Elder, Treasurer — Nancy Hedges, and ad- visors — Miss Allan and Mrs. Brooks. Enjoyment in Club Activities. SENIOR Y-TEENS ROW I. Melanie Rucklos, Gay Gorman. Ann Poling, Mary Ann Hedges, Carolyn Bailey, Lotetta Kerns, Karen Conners, Barbara Geary, Karen Wierwille, Rosa Lee Fisher, Carol Carey, Nancy Ferguson, Mary Mercer, Jean Gilliland, Miss Lown. ROW 2. Carol Schmidt, Mary Horine, Susan Ley, Nancy Sue Williamson, Barbara McCoy, Martha Wells, Kathy McMillen, Marilyn Wise, Wanda Johnson, Sharon Simmons, Ann Parker, Judy Van Cleave, Linda Esbaugh, Vera Corathers, Sarah Holtsberry, Sandy Johnson. ROW 3. Doris Hugenard, Sandra Agler, Rosemary Lippi, Alike Stemen, Grace Pheneger. Mary Kay Jacks, Judy Pankratz, Janice Miller, Judy Hesher, Lyn Feigert. Diane Overholt, Carla Carter, Sharon Anderson, Connie Tabor. ROW 4. Nancy Russell, Janice Moore, Pay Gay, Sandra Hipsley, Carol McCarty, Barbara Killion, Judy Rawlings, INancy Black- more, Pat Ireton, Alice Horine, Pat Ingman, Jean Bolinger, Barbara Germann, Joy Smith. ROW 5. Betty Zinsmeister, Jeraldine Coyle, Judy Hammond, Carol Eberle, Nancy Rager, Susan Grecnewald, Nancy Young, Terry Beall, Janet Riggs, Sherrill Adams, Cheri Runnion, Pat Menerink. ROW 6. Marcia McColIum, Sharon McCarty, Jean Ann Campton, Sue Neiford, Marcia Tomczak, Deanna Sherman, Sue Prior. Francine Fell, Linda Glander, Margaret Winterer, Judy Thatcher, Ellen August, Beverly Smith. ROW 7. Sue Stewart, Janet Good, Verona Witherow, Marilyn Fast, Nancy Ridenour, Sue Hoskins, Joann Agler, Nancy Williams, Judy Win- hover, Karen Copeland, Betty McKeddie, Alice August, Carole Crosby, Donna Wyandt. Gay Gorman enchants her audience with an version of a Hawaiian dance. The Senior Y-Teens are striving to build a fellowship of women and girls devoted to the task of realizing in our common life those ideals of per- sonal social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. The service committee has a variety of projects ranging from babysitting dur- ing a P.T.A. meeting to donating money to the hospital. The programs were so planned that all aspects of Christian and social life were given a place in the schedule. A program enjoyed by all was Gay Gorman ' s presentation of A Hawaiian Night. This year ' s officers included: Karen Wierwille, President; Barbara Geary, Vice President; Karen Bagley, Secretary; Rosa Lee Fisher, Treasurer; Mrs. Burkam and Miss Lown, advisors. JJWE. ' II£ f -Tfl if . SEATED, left to right: Sherrill Adams, Art Editor; Alice August, Projects Chairman; Mrs. Saylor, Advisor; Bar- bara Germann, Editor-in-Chief; Ann Poling, Copy Editor; Joy Smith, Picture Editor; Jane Weeks, Sales Manager. STANDING: Margaret Winterer, Advertising Chairman; Ron Zinsmeister, Photographer; John Lloyd, Art Editor; Max Coombs, Projects Chairman; Tom Holmes. Sports Editor; Nancy Ridenour, Typist; Judy Hesher, Typist. Excalibur Staff Publishes I960 Yearbook with Fun and Effort Publishing a book containing all the important happenings and facts within an entire year at Van Wert High can certainly be a trying task. But the 1960 Excalibur Staff, with the aid of the entire Senior Class, undertook this responsibility. Through endless efforts on the part of the Staff members, the record of their final year in school was printed in this 1960 Excalibur. Earning money, collecting information, and taking pictures are only a few of the activities, but all effort was well spent and enjoyment is the result of both the Staff and the readers. Homecoming, a dance, and a movie are projects of the Excalibur Staff. This year, choosing two favorite teachers and presenting them with gifts, was done for the first time. Miss Lown and Mr. Rauch, to whom the yearbook is dedicated, were chosen. They were presented their gifts at the Senior Assembly. ROW 1: Barbara Germann, Nancy Rager, Alice August, Pat Ireton, Jane Weeks, Jean Gilliland, Betty McKed- die, Judy Hesher, Mrs. Saylor. ROW 2: Ann Poling, Joy Smith, Margaret Winterer, Carol Crosby, Marilyn Fast, Sue Prior, Sherrill Adams, Janet Riggs, Nancy Young, Nancy Ridenour, Karen Wierwille. ROW 3: Bill Stan- ley, Allan Runser, Gary Etzler, Vern Oechsle, Rick Counsellor, Paul Laemmle, Hal Scott, John Lloyd. ROW 5: Bruce Jarvis, Max Coombs, Tom Holmes, Phil Hines, John Burris, Bill Vest, Jim Cochran, Jerry Fryer, Doug Maxim. ATHLETICS Although Victories Were Scarce, Action and Sportsmanship This is the year the law of averages caught up with the Cougars. After riding high on a 5 year, 46-game winning streak, the inevitable happened: they had a losing season, winning only three, tying one, and losing five. Although the victory string had ended after the 8 — 12 loss to Bryan, it seems every team still wanted to get what little revenge they could. But the Cougars weren ' t entirely knocked out. They came back with blasts of 38 — and 38 — 12 against Celina and Coldwater respectively, show- ing that they still had some of that ability which made them the power of the Western Buckeye League for so long. A note might be made about the Van Wert fans — adults, and students alike. After winning for so long people start to think you ' re unbeatable and expect you to win. When you do lose, there is a terrific letdown. But our fans, in the true manner of good sportsmanship, bounced right back and cheered all the harder. The people of Van Wert experienced another shock, the resignation of their great coach, Gilbert Smith. Ever since his arrival in Van Wert in 1941, his teams have dominated the Western Buckeye League. As a coach, he undoubtedly has one of the top records, not only in the state, but in the country as well. The people of Van Wert have come to love and respect Coach Smith and will regret his retirement for many years to come. He will leave behind a big pair of shoes to fill, but his successor, Mr. Otis Coon, certainly will do a very good job of filling them. Coach Coon has been the line coach since 1952. The boys who have played under him have come to know and respect his ability. Big things are expected of the Cougars in the future. ROW 1. Don Stemen, Jack Davis, Dick Miller, Ron Roberts, Ray Able, Gale Gilliland, Mike Thompson, Jim Bell, Dave Gunsett, Max McConahay, Ron Davies. Steve Jones, Ray Bowers, Gary Hartman, Mike Knodel. John Chivarria, Dave Feasby. ROW 2. Bill Stanely, Allan Runser, Dick Ridenbach, Wendell Williams, Dick Grove, Barry Secaur, Ron Walters, Harold Connell, Mike Tanner, Dick Bowersock, Jack Smith, Tom Poling, Steve White. ROW 3. Harold Zinsmeister, Don Myers, Dave Lianez, John Burris, Gary Hammond, Bill Vest, Ed Knittle, Jack Marquis, Jerry Fryer, Roger La Londe, Bruce Jarvis, Joe McCoy, Jim Rodman, Dick Neiford. ROW 4. Coach Nick Klutka, Coach Otis Coon. Were Plentiful uS! n |i :| Or- ?? 1 1 1 Upper: Zinsmeister crashes through the line for another TD. Center: The end of the victory string. Lower: Coach Smith speaks at Gil Smith Recognition Night. This Cougar finds that mud doesn ' t make him slippery enough to slide through the opponents. SCHEDULE VVV Bryan 12— 8 Defiance 14—18 Shawnee 8— 6 Wapak 14—14 St. Marys 14— Celina 0—38 Bellefontaine 36— 6 Coldwater 12—38 Kenton 12— 8 Above: Dick Bowersock has just inches to go. Above: The team runs in after a hard game. Below: Evenone is eager to get Below: Allan, Bill and John peer Below: Looks like Bill Stanley into the game. out from the equipment room. wants to tackle the referee. Below: McConahay has the ball and he ' s off for a touchdown! Below: Tired but happy Cougars. Roger LaLonde is lying down on the job! Below: Jim Young was the speaker at the football ban- quet. MR. SMITH Head Football Coach MR. BRAZEN Head Basketball Coach Golf Coach MR. CLINE Head Baseball Coach Freshman Football Coach Coaches Promote Loyalty and High Physical Standards MR. COON MR. KLUTKA MR. STOOPS MR. BAGLEY Assistant Football Assistant Football Reserve Basketball Freshman Basketball Coach Coach Coach Coach Coaches at Work rfp ROW 1: Terry Eikenberry, Chuck Fowler, Jim Coch- 2: Jack Marquis, Roger Lalonde, Dick Dippery, Coach ran, Kenny McClain, Mike Slane, Ron Nott, ROW Brazen, Doug Maxim, Phil Hines, Jerry Fryer. Basketball Team Triumphs on Hardwoods The 1959-60 Basketball team had the best season in the history of the school, compiling a 14 — 3 record. The sea- son got off with a whirl as the Cougars won five games in a row before dropping an overtime tilt to Shawnee. The Cougars finished in a tie for the WBL Championship, their only other loss being to Coldwater. The team did well at tournament time, also. They won the Sectional Tourney with victories over Bryan and Elm- wood. In the District Tournament, the Cougars were beaten by Toledo Scott, who went all the way to the State Finals. Three seniors were honored by being selected for the Western Buckeye League All-Star Teams. Doug Maxim was named on the first team; Jim Cochran, second; and Jerry Fryer, honorable mention. At the Basketball Banquet honoring the team, Doug Maxim was chosen most valuable player by his teammates. VW Opp. Bryan 68 57 St. Johns 55 36 Elida 76 72 Paulding 53 47 Defiance 52 44 Shawnee 47 50 Defiance 49 36 Wapak 53 52 St. Marys 54 52 Celina 50 30 Lima Bath 52 45 Bellefontaine 67 66 Coldwater 57 74 Kenton 57 54 Tournament Bryan 71 49 Elmwood 66 50 Toledo Scott 47 76 Above: Jerry Fryer and his Lima Bath opponent seen to be doing a cha-cha-cha! Above: The team keeps in shape by playing practii games. Below: Lima Shawnee center and Doug Maxii jumping for the tip-off. Below: Jim Cochran steals the ball and races to his end of the court. Above: Doug Maxim takes his turn at cutting down the nets after the tournament victory at Byran. Left: Jerry Fryer dribbles the ball near the basket in the tense Toledo Scott game. Below: Roger LaLonde and Phil Hines go up after a rebound. Below: The Senior Cougars boast victorious smiles in the dressing room after the Elmwood game. Above: Jim Straley puts in two points at the Celina game. ROW 1: Gayle Ashbaugh, John Purmort, Ron Walters. ROW 2: Charles Busch, Denny Fawcett, Bob Leonard, Tom Poling, Mr. Stoops. Reserve Team Gains Valuable Experience The Kittens had a fair season, while gaining the experience that will enable them to help the varsity squad next year. Under Coach Stoop ' s guidance, the boys improved greatly through the season. Denny Fawcett jumps high to give the Kittens possession of the ball. Freshman Basketball Team ROW 1: Gary Gribler, Terry Geething, Jim Spridgeon, Denny Knittle, Gary Riggs. ROW 2: Coach Bagley. Tom Bebout, Eric Monce, Chuck Wills, Tim Ralston, David Keith. C7E Cheerleaders TOP ROW: Judy Gribbler. Jean Campton, MIDDLE ROW: Joy Smith, Barb Germann, BOTTOM ROW: Mary Wierwilk Debbie McClain, Karen Bagley. Joy Smith and Cougie look inquisitively up into the crowd at a football game. Six encouraging voices accompany the six energetic girls who make up the varsity cheerleading team. They are seen each noon practicing in the gym during football and basketball seasons. The girls lead fans on game nights even in rain, sleet, snow, and many times, mud. This year the girls appeared in new plaid skirts for the football season. They used colorful red and grey pompoms in many cheers. Debbie McClain was their mascot during basketball season. Because the basketball team tied for the league championship, the varsity cheer- leaders received tiny gold megaphones. Each year of varsity cheering earns a V. Mister Dillon was a pep assembly skit en- joyed by all the fans. 62 Gr-r-r-rah! is a very loud cheer and a favorite of all. This is one of the tricky formations presented by the re- serve squad. Acrobatic stunts and formations highlighted this year ' s reserve cheerleading action. New uniforms also contributed to their good appearance. The girls cheer for the reserve basketball team, which had sell-out crowds because of the limited space in Lincoln Gymnasium. They accompany the Varsity squad to a cheerleader ' s convention held in the fall. After one year of reserve cheerleading, girls are eligible for a varsity position. FIRST ROW: Karen Linser, Connie Bagley. Karen Speak- man, SECOND ROW: Donna DuCheney. Karen Tomczak, Mary Rager. ROW 1 : Terry Geething, Mike Tompson, Denny Knittle, Gary Gribler, Jack Frysinger. ROW 2: Jack Davis, Jim Straley, Tom Poling, Bob Leonard, Dick Reidenbach, Terry Eikenberry. ROW 3: Mr. Cline, Jack Smith, Phil Hines, Roger Duncan, Jerry Fryer, Chuck Busch, Tom Holmes, Mr. Brazen, Doug Maxim. Baseball Team Is Runner- Up in League The 1960 Van Wert Cougar Baseball Team, after losing seven starting seniors from last year ' s team, came back to post an impressive 14 — 3 record for the season. What the team lost in experience it made up for many times over in the desire to work hard and to win. In spite of the rainy weather they had to con- tend with, they proceeded to become one of the big powers in the Western Buckeye League. The Cham- pionship was a close race to the finish. Although the Cougars came in second with a 5 — 2 record, they were the only team to beat St. Marys, the League Cham- pions. A big help to the team was the power the Coug- ars displayed at the plate, aided by both the veteran and rookie pitching. Much credit should go to Coach Cline and Coach Brazen, who guided the team through the season. The team was led by four seniors, who will have to be replaced next year. But the team has the potential to go all the way, and we are look- ing forward to the League trophy in 1961. Mike Tompson tries to steal home. Left: Tom Holmes is ready to catch the ball. Golf Team Fights Weather but Enjoys the Season Left to right: Chuck Kaduk, Roger Oetzel, Don Thompson, Allan Runser, Hal Scott. Not pictured: Mr. Brazen and John Chiles. ROW 1: Mrs. Williman, Billie Cotterman, Penny Kep- hart, Mary Horine, Kathy McMillen, Joy Smith, Betty McKeddie, Sue Neiford, Susan Greenewald, Bev Gilli- land, Susan Ley, Ellen August, Nancy Rager, Ann Po- ling. ROW 2: Karen Anderson, Sandra Henkle, Kay Schaadt. Karen Stittsworth, Sue Winters, Susan Luce, Karen Linser, Patty Adams, Kay Crosley, Sharon Simmons, Ann Parker, Carol Schmidt, Sherrill Holtsberry, Colleen Summersett, Linda HefTner, Cheri High, Patsy Feigert. ROW 3: Carol McMichael, Mary Makuh, San- dra Terry. Judy Geisman, Cheryl Agler, Cheri Sears, Pat Geisman, Patty Ditto, Kristi Louth, Diana Overholt, Marilyn Wise, Pat Mengerink, Judy Hesher, Judy Ham- mond, Lyn Feigert, Patty Connell, Linda Van Wormer. ROW 4: Marcia Stemen, Pat Nelson, Mary Kay Jacks, Melanie Rucklos, Barbara Sennebogan, Mary Shackley, Karen Hipsley, Connie Flesher, Cathy Holtkamp, Karen Klein, Marcia Droll, Susan Haller, Marjorie Ries, Dor- othy Miller, Linda Moore, Linda Shimp, Linda Mohr, Alice August, Nancy O ' Bryant. ROW 5: Mary LaLonde, Margo Marsh, Diane Stegeman, Ann Pennell, Marilyn Fast, Margaret Winterer, Nancy Ridenour, Barb Holmes, Molly Pennell, Michelle Steinmetz, Janice Miller, Judy Pancratz, Martha Wells, Judy Rawlings, Barbara Killion, Judy Leiter, Cheryl Partin. ROW 6: Sandy McKeddie, Judy Gribler, Karen Stenger, Linda Mason, Connie Bagley, Trina Gamble, Karen Tomczak, Marcia Tomc- zak, Deanna Sherman, Jean Campton, Verona Witherow, Sue Stewart, JoAnn Agler, Sue Hoskins, Barbara Ger- mann, Jean Gilliland. G. A. A. Provides Athletic Program for Girls The Girl ' s Athletic Association is designed to promote better sportsmanship, to foster fellowship among the students, and to establish a high physical efficiency for girls. The G.A.A. is open to all high school girls. The Association organizes soccer, basketball, softball, and volleyball games, and has a bowling league. Members earn points to receive numeral or letter awards, and work for the honor of being chosen outstanding G.A.A. Senior. Jean Gilliland was this year ' s outstanding senior. Activities during the year include potlucks for the athletic teams, a dance, deco- rating the Christmas tree, giving food to needy families, and the annual camping trip for seniors. Officers are: President, Betty McKeddie; Vice-President, Sue Neiford; Secretary, Susan Greenewald; Treasurer, Joy Smith; Advisor, Mrs. Williman. Cabinet Mem- bers are: Nancy Rager, Molly Pennell, Ann Pennell, Susan Ley, Ellen August, Penny Kephart, Mary Horine, Bev Gilliland, Ann Poling, Kathy McMillen, Billie Cotter- man, and the officers. :ibers are inducted in an impressive candle-light ceremony Decorating the Christmas tree on the study hall stage is an annual event. SENIORS SEATED: Jean Gilliland, Nancy Rager. STANDING: Tom Holmes, Jim Cochran. Seniors On September 14, 1959, we seniors had reached the beginning of the last year at V.W.H.S. In organizing for the important year before us, Tom Holmes was chosen class President; Jim Cochran, Vice President; Nancy Rager, Secretary; Jean Gilliland, Treasurer. Mr. Gallapoo is the Senior Class Advisor. To guide the organizations, the following were chosen to presidencies: Rick Counsellor, Student Council; Bill Stanley, Senior Hi-Y; Karen Wierwille, Senior Y-Teens; Betty McKeddie. G.A.A. ; Doug Maxim, National Honor Society and V-Club; Jean Gilliland, F.T.A.; Nancy Rager, F.N. A. ; Paul Laemmle, Rendezvous Committee. During the hustle and bustle of a favorite festivity, Homecoming, Karen Bagley was elected to reign as queen, with Sue Prior attending. Sue was our Peony Queen Candidate, also. Sharon Boyd served as a majorette in the marching band, and Karen Bagley, Barbara Ger- mann, and Joy Smith contributed greatly to school spirit in cheerleading at the ball games. Twenty-nine senior boys played on athletic teams; seventeen seniors were band members; and twenty-eight were choir members. We are especially proud of both the choir, which received a superior rating at State Contest, and the basketball team, which tied for League Champion- ship and played in the District Tournament at Toledo. On rainy June second, we gathered for Senior Recognition Assembly and Commencement practice that afternoon. During the assembly, Karen Wierwille was named recipient of the American Legion Award for the outstanding Senior girl, the Black, Inc. valedictorian award, and the D.A.R. Good Citizen Award. Karen Copeland received the Black, Inc. award for secretarial work, and Ann Poling won the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award. Jim Jerome was given an award for his achievements in mathematics. Miss Lown and, Mr. Rauch were recognized as the favorite teachers of our class. The top ten seniors academically are: Karen Wierwille, Doug Maxim, Kenneth Wiedenmann, Jim Jerome, Barbara Germann, Sue Prior, Roger Oetzel, Pat Ireton, Carol Carey, and Bruce Jarvis. The weather finally decided to cooperate, and gave us lovely evenings for both Baccalaureate and Commencement. The Commencement speaker, Mr. Reece Wade, pointed out the differ- ence between attitude and aptitude, challenging us in the achievement of success. The school colors, scarlet and gray, were selected as the class colors; the white camellia, as our class flower. Not for ourselves, but for others is the class motto. The singing of our beloved Alma Mater during the Commencement Exercises climaxed a high school career for one-hundred and forty-five seniors. ADAMS, SHERRILL — Y-Teens 2,3,4; Com. Chairman 3; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Chorus 1; Class Play 3.4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Quill Staff 4; Masque Gavel 2,3, F.N.A. 2,3. AGLER, SANDRA — Y-Teens 2.3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3. ALVARADO, RAY — Hi-Y 3; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; Football 3; Prom Com. 3; Intramurals 2,3,4. AUGUST, ALICE — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Cabinet 1,2,3; Science Club 1,2; Secretary 1, Vice Pres. 2; Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Student Council 3,4; Latin Club 2,3,4; Class Officer 1, Vice President. Sherrill Adams Sandra Agler Class of ' 60 Assumes Role as Seniors Raymond Alvarado Ellen August Karen Bagley AUGUST, ELLEN — Y-Teens 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2.3.4. Cabinet 3.4; Latin Club 2,3,4. BAGLEY, KAREN — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4: Devo- tional Chairman 2, Sec. 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; V-Club 4; Chorus 1,2; Choir 3.4: Cheerleader 2,3,4; Prom Com. 3; Quill Staff 4; Student Council 4; F.N.A. 3,4. BAKER, BRUCE — Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 4; Science Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; Chorus 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Basketball 1,2; In- tramurals 3,4; Latin Club 2,3,4. BATES, JUDITH — Y Teens 1 ; F.H.A. 1 . Judith Bates Terry Beall Nancy Blackmore Jean Bolinger They Enter Year with Studies and Sharon Boyd David Brown John Burris CASE, BARBARA COCHRAN, JAMES — Class Officer 4, Vice Pres. ; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4; V-Club 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Y.M.C.A. Jr. Board 1,2; Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Quill Staff 3,4: Intramurals 2,3,4; Latin Club 2,3.4; Basketball 1,2,3,4. COMER, JAMES — Basketball 1; Baseball 4; Intramurals 2,3,4; Art Club 2. CONN, MARTHA — Y-Teens 2; F.H.A. 4; Chorus 1, Prom Com. 3; Pep Club 3. COOMBS, MAX — Science Club 1,2, Vice Pres. 2; Class Play 2,3: Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Intramurals 1,3. COPELAND, KAREN — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4. James Cochran Lewis Bowen Raymond Bowers Election of Officers BEALL, TERRY — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; F.T.A. 3,4; Excalibur 4; Quill Staff 4. BLACKMORE, NANCY — Y-Teens 2,3,4; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; Pep Club 3. B0L1NGER, JEAN — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4, Pianist 3; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4, Treas. 4; Chorus 1: Band 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Prom Com. 3; Latin Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 3. BOWEN, LEWIS — Intramurals 1. BOWERS, RAY — Hi-Y 4; V-Club 4; Football 2,3,4; Prom Com. 3 ; Latin Club 4. BOYD, SHARON — Y-Teens 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2; F.T.A. 4 Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4, Majorette 1,2,3,4 Class Officer 1, Treas.; Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4 Quill Staff 4, Business Mgr. 4; Latin Club 2,3,4; Masque Gavel 1,2,3. BROWN, DAVID — D.C.T. 4, Reporter 4; Excalibur Staff 4; Art Club 1,2,3. BURRIS, JOHN — Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; V-Club 3.4; Science Club 1.2; Football 1,2.3,4; Excalibur Staff 4; Intramurals 1.2; Chorus 1. BUSCH, SANDY — Y-Teens 3; G.A.A. 3; French Club 1; Journalism Club 1, Assistant Ed. CAREY, CAROL — Y-Teens 1.2,3, Cabinet 1,2, Sec. 3; Band 1,2,3, Majorette 1,2; Indian Sentinel Staff 2,3; Year- book 3; Student Council 3, Vice Pres. ; Rendezvous Com. 2; Class Officer, Treas. 1, Sec. 3; Chorus 1,2: Art Chairman 1,2; (Convoy) Y-Teens 4, Publicity Chairman 4; G.A.A. 3; F.T.A. 4; Quill Staff 3,4; (V.W.). CARTER, LARRY — Hi-Y 2,3; Chorus 1, Choir 2; In- tramurals 1,2. Carol Carey Larry Carter James Comer Martha Conn Karen Copeland Vera Corathers Richard Counsellor Carole Crosby Festive Evenings of Homecoming and DOEPKER, DIANE — G.A.A. 1; Prom Com. 3; Latin Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 3: F.N. A. 2,3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 4. DULL, LARRY — F.T.A. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3; Intramurals 3. DUNNO, SHIRLEY — G.A.A. 1 ; Chorus 1. ESCHBACH, LINDA — Y-Teens 4; Pep Club 3: Library Club 4. ETZLER, GARY — Hi-V 1: F.T.A. 4; Football 1; Basket- ball 2; Prom Com. 3: Excalibur Staff 4: Intramurals 1. EVERLEY, MARVIN — Band 1.2.3,4 ; Intramurals 4. FAST, MARILYN — Y-Teens 1.2,3,4. Treas. 3; G.A.A. 1,2,3.4; Chorus 1. Choir 2.3.4; Excalibur Staff 4: F.N.A. 3,4. FAULKNER, ROBERT — Science Club 1,2,3. Cabinet 1.2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Play 1,2.3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4; Chorus 1. FEIGERT, LYN — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; F.T.A. 4; Class Play 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Quill Staff 3,4; Latin Club 2,3 ; Masque Gavel 3. FELL, FRANCINE — Y-Teens 4; F.T.A. 1,2.3,4; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; Class Play 4; Latin Club 2.3.4; Masque Gavel 1,2,3; National Thespians 4. FINNEGAN, PHYLLIS — Y-Teens 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2.3,4; F.T.A. 3.4: D.C.T. 4. Sec. 4: Chorus 1 : Pep Club 3; F.N.A. 3,4. FISHER, JERRY — F.T.A. 4; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; Latin Club 2.3,4. FORD, SON J A — Y-Teens 3; Chorus 1,2. Larry Dull Robert Faulkner Lynn Feigert CORATHERS, VERA — Y-Teens 1,2.3.4; F.H.A. 3,4; Chorus 1. COUNSELLOR, RICHARD — H-Y 2,3; F.T.A. 4; Cho- rus 1, Choir 2.3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Junior Rotarian 4: Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Quill Staff 4; Student Council 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Intramurals 1,2,3. CROSBY, CAROLE — Y-Teens 1.2,3,4, Publicity Chair- man 2; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Science Club 3; Chorus 1: Prom Com. 3; Quill Staff 3,4; Latin Club 2,3,4; Masque Gavel 1,2,3; F.N.A. 2,3,4. CUSTER, HELEN — Y-Teens 2.3; F.H.A. 2.3,4, Historian 3 ; Library Club 4. Pres. 4; F.N.A. 3,4. (Not Pictured) DIPPERY, RICHARD — Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3.4; Prom Com. 3; Latin Club 2,3,4. Richard Dippery Diane Doepker Snowball Are Long Remembered kLT Linda Eschbach Gary Etzler Marvin Evcrley Marilyn Fast Phyllis Finnegan Jerry Fisher Sonja Ford Shirley Foss Jerry Fryer Barbara Germann Cougars Plunged into Basketball Richard Grove Barbara Haines John Hall Edward Hammond HESHER, JUDY — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3.4, cab- inet 2, vice president 3; Band 1,2,3; Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4. MINES, PHILLIP — Hi-Y 1,2; V-Club 3,4; Class Play 2,3; Boys ' State 3; Junior Rotarian 4; Football 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3,4 ; Excalibur Staff 4; Latin Club 2,3,4; Masque Gavel 2.3. HOLMES, BARBARA — G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3; Excalibur Staff 4. HOLMES, TOM — V-Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3.4: Junior Rotarian 4; Football 1.2.3,4: Basketball 1; Base- ball 2.3.4: Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Student Coun- cil 4: Class Officer 4, Pres. HORINE, ALICE — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4, Cabinet 3,4; G.A.A. 1 ; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Chorus 1 ; Prom Com. 3. d h Phillip Harden Judith Hesher Dixie Gilliland Jean Gilliland With Senior Strength FOSS, SHIRLEY — Y-Teens 3: F.H.A. 3,4; Chorus 1,2: Choir 3.4. FRYER, JERRY — Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 4; V-Club 3,4, Sec.. 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Quill Staff 4; Y.M.C.A. Jr. Board 3,4, Vice President 3, Pres. 4. GERMANN, BARBARA — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4, Song Leader 2, Publicity Chairman 3; G.A.A. 2,3,4; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4; V- Club 3,4; Chorus 1; Class Play 3; Girls ' State 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Prom Com. 3; Chairman 3; Excalibur 4, Editor 4; Student Council 3,4; Rendezvous Com. 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 2,3,4. Pres. 2; Masque Gavel 1,2,3. GILLILAND, DIXIE — G.A.A. 2,3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Par- liamentarian 2, Vice Pres. 3; Band 1.2,3,4. GILLILAND, JEAN — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4, Treas. 2, Devo- tional Com. 4; Class Officer, Treas. 4; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; G.A.A. 1.2,3,4, Cabinet 2.3; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; Band 1.2.3; Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Quill Staff 4; Latin Club 2,3,4. GROVE, RICHARD — Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 4; V-Club 4, Sports Editor 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Bas- ketball Mgr. 2,3,4; Prom Com. 3; Quill Staff 4; Latin ' Club 2,3,4. HAINES, BARBARA — Chorus 1, Choir 2,3.4. HALL, JOHN — Science Club 1. HAMMOND, ED — H-Y 1,2; D.C.T. 4; Vice Pres. 4; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3; Football 3; Basketball 2; Baseball 1,3; Intramurals 1,3; Latin Club 2. HAMMOND, JUDY — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Masque Gavel 1,2,3; National Thespians 1,2,3,4; F.N.A. 3,4. HARDEN, PHILIP — Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1,2,3,4; Class Play 2,3; Prom Com. 3; Intramurals 1,2; Masque Gavel 1,2,3; Chorus 1. Judith Hammond Philip Hines Barbara Holmes Thomas Holmes Joyce Huffine Patricia Ingn League Title and District Tourney JEROME, JAMES — Hi-Y 3.4; V-Club 3,4; Chorus 1, Choir 2; Junior Rotarian 4; Football 2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2, 3.4; Latin Club 2,3. JERWERS, LINDA — Y-Teens 1 ; Chorus 1. JEWELL, EVERT — Baseball 1, (Martin High) 2, (Hoaglin-Jackson) ; Track 1.2. (Martin High. Jameson). (Not pictured). JOSEPH, LARRY — Hi-Y 1.2.3; Chorus 1: Band 1,2,3.4: Prom Com. 3; Quill Staff 4. Editor: Latin Club. Linda Jerwers David Kimmey Paul Laemmle Roger LaLonde Patricia Ireton Bruce Jarvis Ended Basketball Season HOVERMAN, LARRY HUFFINE, JOYCE — Latin Club 2,3,4; F.N.A. 4: Vice- Pres. 4; Pep Club 3. WOMAN, PAT — Y-Teens 1.2,3,4. Cabinet 2.3.4: F.N.A. 4; D.C.T. 4; F.T.A. 4. IRETON, PAT — Y-Teens 1,3.4: F.T.A. 1,2.3; Science Club 1.3, Yire-Pres. 3: Chorus 1; Excalibur Staff 4: Quill Staff 4; Art Club 1: Latin Club 2.3; Masque Gavel 1.2; Class Play 3,4. JARVIS, BRUCE — Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Sergeant-at-Arms 3: F.T.A. 1.2.4: Class Play 3.4: Y-Club 2.3.4: Science Club 1,2; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; Junior Rotarian 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Excalibur 4; Quill Staff 4; Intramurals 1,2; Latin Club 1,2,3. KIMME Y, DAVID KINKLE, DELLA — F.N.A. 4; Pep Club 3. LAEMMLE, PAUL — Class Officer 2, President; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4. Chaplain 2,4; F.T.A. 2,3; Science Club 1.2,3, Re- porter 2; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3.4: Class Play 3; Junior Ro- tarian 4; Football 1,2,3; Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4 Student Council 2: Rendezvous Com. 1,2.3.4, President 4 Intramurals 1,2,3; Latin Club 2.3,4: Masque Gavel 3 National Thespians 3,4. LALONDE, ROGER — F.T.A. 4; V-Club 3,4; Junior Rotarian 4; Y.M.C.A. Jr. Board 3: Football 1.2.3.4; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Prom Com. 3; Intramurals 3,4. LEASER, CHARLES — (Not pictured) LIANEZ, EMANUEL — Excalibur Staff 4. LINSER, DONALD — Excalibur Staff 4. LIPPI, BILL — Intramurals 1,2,3. LLOYD, JOHN — Hi-Y 1,2.3,4; Science Club 3.4: Class Play 2,3; Football 1; Excalibur Staff 4: Quill Staff 4: Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Art Club 2. Larry Joseph Emmanuel Lianez Donald Linser William Lippi John Lloyd 77 Kenneth Louth James Marker Karen Marvin Scholastic Events and Projects Dorothy Miller Robert Miller Karen Millhouse Sandra Mosure OECHSLE, VERNON — Hi-Y 1,2,3; F.T.A. 4; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3; Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Quill Staff 4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Latin Club 2. OETZEL, RODGER — Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; Choir 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Junior Rotarian 4; Prom Com. 3. OVERHOLT, DIANNA — Y-Teens 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1 ; Masque Gavel 1,2; Pep Club 3. POLING, ANN — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4, Cabinet 4; F.T.A. 1,2, 3.4; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4, (Pianist) ; Class Play 2,3,4; Class Officer, Sec. 1, Treas. 2; Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Latin Club 2,3,4, Treas. 2; Masque Gavel 1,2,3; Na- tional Thespians 3,4. Vernon Occhsle Roger Oetzel Douglas Maxim Betty McKeddie Patricia Mengerink Kept Minds Alert James Neiford LOUTH, KENNETH — Band 1 ; Intramurals 1. MARKER, JAMES — Hi-Y 1,2,3; F.T.A. 2: Science Club 2; Chorus 1; Prom Com. 3; Ring and Pin Com. 3; Quill Staff 4, Editor; Latin Club 2.3,4. MARVIN, KAREN — F.H.A. 2 ; Pep Club 3. MAXIM, DOUG — Hi-Y 1.2,3,4, Sec.-Treas. 2, Sergeant- at-Arms 3; F.T.A. 3,4; V-Club 2,3.4, Pres. 4; Chorus 1. Choir 2,3,4; Boys ' State 3; National Honor Society 3.4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Y.M.C.A. Jr. Board 1,2,4; Football 1; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 4; Golf Team 2,3; Prom Com. 3; Ring and Pin Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Quill Staff 4; Latin Club 2.3,4. McKEDDIE, BETTY — Y-Teens 1,2,3.4, Cabinet 3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. Pres. 4, Cabinet 2.3; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3.4: Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Latin Club 2,3,4; Masque Gavel 4. McMILLEN, KENT — Hi-Y 1,4; Chorus 1; Class Play 3; Intramurals 1. MENGERINK, PAT — Y-Teens 3,4; G.A.A. 1.2,3,4: Chorus 1 ; Band 1,2,3,4. MILLER, DOROTHY — G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Prom Com. 3. MILLER, ROBERT — Hi-Y 1,2; Prom Com. 3. MILLHOUSE, KAREN — Science Club 1: Band 1.2.3,4; Prom Com. 3. MOSURE, SANDRA — Y-Tccns 3.4; G.A.A. 1.2.3; Sci- ence Club 1,2; Band 1,2.3; Latin Club 2.3: Chorus 1. NEIFORD, JAMES — Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; D.C.T. 3,4, Pres. 4; Science Club 2; Football 1 ; Intramurals 1,2. Dianna Overholt Ann Poling Nancy Rager Jerry Ralston Gene Rickard Dances and RWENOUR, NANCY — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Cabinet 2,3; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Excalibur Staff 4. RIGGS, JANET — Y-Teens 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Excalibur Staff 4 ; Quill Staff 4. RILEY, LARRY — Football 1; Basketball 1,2; Intramurals 3,4. ROGERS, JIM — Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3; Class Play 3,4; Football 1; Excalibur Staff 4; Intramurals 1; Na- tional Thespians 4. RUNNION, CHERI — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Cho- rus 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Masque Gavel 2,3. RUNSER, ALLEN — Class Officer, Pres. 1. Vice Pres. 2; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Pres. 2; V-Club 3,4; Science Club 1,2,3, Pres. 2, Vice Pres. 3; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; Class Play 2,3; Junior Rotarian 4; Football 1.4; Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Quill Staff 4; Student Council 1; Intramurals 2,3; Latin Club 2,3,4; Masque Gavel 2,3; National Thespians 3,4; Golf Team 2,3,4; N.F.L. 3,4. SAAM, MERL — Intramurals 1,2. SANDERS, CHARLES — Chorus 1 ; Intramurals 3,4. SCOTT, HAL — H i-Y 1,2,3,4, Sec. 2, Treas. 4; V-Club 2,3,4; Science Club 2,3, Pres. 2; Chorus 1, Choir 2; Junior Rotarian 4; Football 1; Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Latin Club 2,3,4; Golf Team 2,3,4. SECAUR, BARRY — Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; V-Club 4; Chorus 1; Football 1,2,4; Baseball 1. SHOBE, HOWARD — D.C.T. 3,4; Sergeant-at-Arms 4. SIDLE, KA Y t, ' A4,J Charles Sanders PRIOR, SUE — V-Teens 1.2.3.4. Pres. 2, Vice Pres. 3. Social Chairman 4; F.T.A. 1,2,3, Sec. 2; Science Club 3; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Prom Com. 3; Ring and Pin Com. 3; Homecoming Attendant 1.4; Student Council 2.3,4; D.A.R. Contestant 4; Latin Club 2.3,4; Masque Gavel 2,3; Class Officer 3, Treas. RAGER, NANCY — Y-Teens 1,2.3,4, Cabinet 3; Class Officer, Sec. 2.3,4; G.A.A. 1.2,3.4, Sec. 3. Program Mgr. 4; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Prom Com. 3; Masque Gavel 2,3; National Thespians 3,4; F.N. A. 2,3,4. Pres. 4; N.F.L. 4; Declamation Team 3.4. RALSTON. JERRY — Band 1.2; tntramurals 2.3. RICKARD, GENE — Football 1; Intramurals 4. Nancy Ridenour Janet Riggs Assemblies Highlighted Spring Events James Rogers Barry Sccaur How. nd Shulx- Kay Sidle Michael Slane Beverly Smith Baccalaureate and Commencement End tS William Stanley Donald Stemen Raymond Tanner Beverly Taylo Jerry Thatcher Judith Thatcher Richard Thatcher Joy Smith Marjorie Spry Senior Activities -D.C.T. 3,4. Football 1: Basketball 2,3.4; Intramu- Y-Teens 4; F.H.A. 2; Masque SITES, HAROLD SLANE, MIKE — rals 1. SMITH, BEVERLY Gavel 2,3; Pep Club 3. SMITH, JOY — Class Officer 3, Vice Pres. ; Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4, Cabinet 2; G.A.A. 3,4, Treas. 4; F.T.A. 1,2,3.4; Chorus 1; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Prom Com. 3; Ring and Pin Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Quill Staff 4: Student Council 4; Rendezvous Com. 1,2,3,4, Sec. 3; Latin Club 2,3,4; Masque Gavel 1,2,3; F.N.A. 3,4. SPRY, MARJORIE — F.H.A. 1. Historian 1; Band 1,2, 3,4. STANLEY, BILL Class Officer 3, Pres.; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; Junior Rotarian 4; Foot- ball 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1; Prom Com. 3; Ring and Pin Com. 3; Sr. Invitation Com. 4; Excalibur Staff 4; Quill Staff 4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Rendezvous Com. 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 3,4. STEMEN, DON — V-Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4. TANNER, RAY — Science Club 1,4, Treas. 1; Class 1. TAYLOR, BEV — Y-Teens 1; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4, Se Band 1,2,3,4; Prom Com. 3; Latin Club 2,3,4. TERRY, LENDALL — Band 1.2.3,4. THATCHER, JERRY — Chorus 1,2. THATCHER, JUDY — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3. THATCHER, RICHARD — Intramurals 1.2,3,4. TINDALL, GALE — Y-Teens 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2, Choir 3,4; Band 1. TOPE DIXIE — F.H.A. 1,2,3.4, Cabinet 2,3, Vice Pres. 4; F.N.A. 4; Library Club 4. UNDERWOOD, DENNIS — Hi-Y 1,2.3,4; Science Club 1,2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Class Play 4; Latin Club 2,3,4. Play :. 4; Lendall Terry Gale Tindall Dixie Tope Jane Weeks Shirley Welker Seniors Graduate with High Hopes WILLIAMS, WENDALL — Hi-Y 3,4; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; V-Club 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Football 3,4; Prom Com. 3; Intramurals 1,2,3; Latin Club 2,3,4. WILLIAMSON, SUE — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1 ; Band 1,2,3; Quill Staff 4; Latin Club 2. WILSON, PAUL — Band 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4; Class Play 4. WINHOVER, JUDY — Y-Teens 3,4; G.A.A. 1,3; Pep Club 3. Wendall Williams Sue Williamson Margaret Winterer Kenneth Wise Margaret Withr Donna Wyandt Kenneth Wiedenmann Karen Wierwille Nancy Williams Steven Williams For Future Success Judy Winover Cho- Cho- VEST, BILL — Hi-Y 2,3.4; Class Play 4; Football 1,3,4; Excalibur Staff 4. WEEKS, JANE — G.A.A. 1.2.3; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Play 2,4; Excalibur Staff 4; Quill Staff 4; Student Council 1,2; Latin Club 2,3,4; Masque Gavel 1,2,3; F.N.A. 2,3. WELKER, SHIRLEY — Y-Teens 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2; rus 1, Choir 2,3,4; Latin Club 2,3. WEST. JON WIEDENMANN, KENNETH — Science Club 1,2; rus 1; National Honor Society 3,4; Junior Rotarian 4; Prom Com. 3; Quill Staff 4. WIERWILLE, KAREN — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4, Vice Pres. 2, Music Chairman 3; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Science Club 1,2; Chorus 1, Choir 2,3,4; Class Play 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Prom Com. 3; Ring and Pin Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Quill Staff 4; Homecoming Attendant 2; Student Coun- cil 2,3,4; D.A.R. Contestant 4; Latin Club 2,3,4. WILLIAMS, NANCY — Y-Teens 1,2,4; G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1.3.4, Music Chairman 4; Chorus 1,2, Choir 3,4; Prom Com. 3; Pep Club 3. WILLIAMS, STEPHEN WINTERER, MARGARET — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4, Cabinet 2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4: Science Club 1,2,3, Cabinet 1,3; Cho- rus 1, Choir 2,3.4; Class Play 3,4; Prom Com. 3; Excalibur Staff 4; Art Club 1; Latin Club 2,3,4, Senator 3; Masque Gavel 2,3. WISE, KENNETH — Prom Com. 3; Intramurals 2. WITHROW, MARGARET F.H.A. 1,2,3. WYANDT, DONNA — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 3,4. YOUNG, NANCY — Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; F.T.A. 3,4; Excalibur Staff 4; Art Club 1.2; Business Mgr. 1, Pres. 2; Masque Gavel 3. Nancy Young SENIOR SURVEY BEST LOOKING: Paul Laemmle and Sue Prior. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Tom Holmes and Bar- MOST ATHLETIC : Jerry Fryer and Betty McKeddie. bara Germann. BEST PHYSIQUE AND FIGURE: Bill Stanley and Nancy BEST DRESSED: Bill Vest and Karen Bagley. Rager. FRIENDLIEST: Ann Poling and Roger LaLonde. BEST PERSONALITY: Wendall Williams and Karen Wierwillc. MOST STUDIOUS: Donna VVyandt and Ken Wieden- MOST COURTEOUS: Allan Runser and Carol Carey. mann. BEST DANCERS: Barry Secaur and Ellen August. BEST SENSE OF HUMOR: Bruce Jarvis and Jane Weeks. Beauty and the Beasts : Left: Sue Prior was our lovely candidate for Peony Queen. Above: John Burris, Bruce Jarvis, and Bill Vest came out of the hills to help sell Excaliburs. Right: Alice Ann measures to see what size Rick Coun- sellor ' s graduation cap will be. Below: Sherrill Adams is measured for gown size. Upper left: What, me worry? Upper center: Go Marve! Upper right: Mr. Rauch accepts the Excalibur dedica- tion with a kiss. Center left: Miss Lown is happily surprised after being selected as a favorite teacher. Lower left: Hey Ken, what are you putting on? IN MEMORIAM William H. Petri mm, ►._ i r! 89 Above: Phil Hines checks to see that Charles Sanders ' hat is just right. Rev. Faulkner gave an excellent speech at baccalaureate. Baccalaureate Baccalaureate was held in Eggerss Stadium at 6:30 p.m. on June 5, 1960. With varied feelings the Class of 1960 marched to their seats in the stadium to processional music played by the high school band. The sermon was given by Rev. R. W. Faulkner of the Trinity Evangelical-United Brethren Church. Below: Martha Conn and Sharon Boyd take the first step. Above: Seniors receive last minute instructions from Mr. Baker. Below: They march solemnly to the stadium M ' -lm- :.1 Mr. Reese Wade speaks at Commencement about The Big TV ' Commenc ement Commencement was held in Eggress Stadium on June seventh at 6:30 p.m. Anxiously awaiting the moment when they would receive their diplomas, seniors marched through the posts to the traditional Pomp and Circumstance. The audi- ence joined in the singing of the National Anthem, then the invocation was given by Rev. Dale Riggs of the Wesley Methodist Church. The senior members sang with the A Cappella Choir for the final time. The songs sung by the choir were The Creations, and Ours is the World. Mr. Reese Wade gave the class address, speak- ing about the difference the letter T made by changing the word aptitude to at- titude. Mr. Baker presented the class to Dr. Marxen, President of the Board of Education, who accepted the class with the reminder that hard work and education are vital in the achievement of success. At this time, the class sang the Alma Mater, then received their diplomas. Dr. V. P. Wierwille gave the benediction, climaxing the graduation exercises. Left: Mr. Baker smiles as his son, Bruce, receives his diploma. Below: The newly graduated Class of 1960 bow their heads in prayer, given by Rev. Wierwille. This Page Sponsored by CONTINENTAL CAN COMPANY Senior Awards Jpper Left: Karen Wierwille receives the American Legion award for being selected as the most outstanding Senior girl. Upper Right: Mr. Hablitzel gives mathematics award to Jim Jerome. Middle: Mr. Ross gives Karen Copeland a check for her secre- tarial achievements. Lower Left: Sue Prior receives a momento from the Daughters of the American Revolution. Lower Right: Barbara Germann and Tom Holmes (right) re- ceive $50 bonds from the Elk ' s at the annual Elk ' s Dance. The awards are given for leadership; Barbara also received an award for scholarship. r.r CLASSES SEATED: Loretta Keirns, Nancy Ferguson. STANDING: Ed Knittle, Dave Feasby. Juniors September fourteenth saw 168 eager-to-be upperclassmen gracing the halls of Van Wert High, taking one more step toward graduation. To lead our class and to help us have the best prom ever, we chose as our class officers: David Feasby, President; Ed Knittle, Vice President; Nancy Ferguson, Sec- retary; and Loretta Keirns, Treasurer. One of the most exciting moments in every Junior ' s life is the ordering and receiv- ing of our class rings. David Feasby, Jack Marquis, Sue Neiford, Gay Gorman, and Terry Eikenberry were the committee that selected the rings. Gay Gorman was our very lovely Junior Attendant in the Homecoming ceremonies. This year ' s Junior Class is very active in many organizations and activities. Carolyn Bailey, Barb Geary, Gay Gorman, and Karen Connors lead our band as majorettes. Jean Campton represented our class and led the loyal Junior fans very well as a varsity cheerleader. We had sixteen fellows on the football team and five on the basketball team. Twenty-three Juniors participated in the band and thirty-four added their voices to the A Cappella Choir. We, the Junior Class, have had a very big year and are looking forward very much to our Senior year. Juniors Proudly Become Upperclassmen Joan Agler Mary Ann Albright Sharon Anderson Dave Baer Shirley Bagley Carolyn Bailey Larry Baxter John Bell Peggy Blake Dick Bollenbacher Jackie Booher Sharon Book Dick Bowersock Gary Brown Jim Burks Ron Burton Jerry Butler John Butler Ron Butler Jean Campton Carla Carter Larry Cashel John Chiles Ron Coffelt Don Conn Russell Conn Harold Connell Karen Connors Lee Cooper Jeraldine Coyle Don Davies Gretna Dempsey Linda Dempsey Bary Ditto Ellen Donahue Larry Dull Roger Duncan Jerry Eikenberry Terry Eikenberry Louise Elzcy David Fcasby Nancy Ferguson Prom, Classrings, Candy Raffle, and Rosa Lee Fisher Tom Fisher Sam Fitzsimmons Chuck Fowler Terry Fox Pat Gay Barbara Geary Linda Glander Janet Good Gay Gorman Susan Greenewald Carl Haines Betty Hartman Mary Ann Hedges Sandra Hipsley Sarah Holtsberry Mary Horine Doris Huguenard Mary Jacks Nancy Johns Wanda Johnson Steve Jones Charles Kaduk Loretta Keirns Karen Kerns Jim Kesler Barbara Killion Jim Kimmey Eddie Kline Ed Knittle Steve Kouts Dale Kyle Elizabeth Leaser Linda Lewis Susan Ley Rosemary Lippi David Lupton Janice McBride Carol McCarty Sharon McCarty Kenneth McCIain Marcia McCollum School Spirit Added to Activities Barbara McCoy Gary McCoy Jim McCray Connie McHugh Kathy McMillen Peggy McNeal Jack Marquis John Mengerink Mary Mercer Janice Miller Janice Moore Bob Morris John Morton Pam Mosure Dave Myers Donn Myers Ron Myers Dick Neiford Sue Neiford Ron Nott Larry Oechsle Judy Pankratz Ann Parker Grace Pheneger Mary Phillips Judy Rawlings Dick Reidenbach Nancy Replogle Dan Roberts Jim Rodman Janet Rodman Jerry Roth Melanie Rucklos Nancy Russell Nancy Schnepp Earl Sherburn Deanna Sherman Marsha Sherman Pat Sherman Tom Shoop Dan Showalter Larry Siders They Prepare for Final Step of H. S. Sharon Simmons Tom Sink Charles Spridgeon Alice Stemen Gary Sterrett Sue Stewart Ron Stuckey Lynn Tabler Connie Tabor Mike Tanner John Thomas Don Thompson Ron Zinsmeister Mike Thompson Marsh a Tomczak Judy Van Cleave Sharon Watson Joan Wheeler Nancy Williamson Marilyn Wise Lewis Wiseman Verona Witherow Linda Witten Roger Wolford Betty Zinsmeister NOT PICTURED Ray Able Dave Briggs Fritz Crawford Gary Cross Carol Eberle Sandra Johnson Max McConahay Judy Morgan Betty Sheets Martha Wells SEATED: Karen Tomczak, Penny Kephart. STANDING: Charles Busch, Ron Walters. Sophomores School opened on September 14th, and it wasn ' t long until we Sophomores had chosen our leaders for the year. We gave the office of President to Ronnie Walters: Vice President, Charles Busch; Secretary, Penny Kephart; Treasurer, Karen Tom- czak. Our classmates have taken an active part in the clubs, choir, band, and sports. Twenty sophomore boys fought for the Cougars during the football season, and nine of our boys played on the Reserve Basketball Team. Several played on the baseball team. To cheer the student body on were two varsity cheerleaders from the class of ' 62, Mary Wierwille and Judy Gribler. Mar)- also received the honor of the Sophomore Class Homecoming Attendant. Karen Stenger was a majorette. Now our four-year journey through high school is at its half-way mark. In the re- maining two years, we hope to prove ourselves loyal, worthy, and appreciative of our school, faculty, and fellow students. No Longer Greenies, Sophomores Patti Adams Dan Agler David Agler Eddie Agler Frank Agler Richard Antus Debbie Ashbaugh Gayle Ashbaugh Connie Bagley Terry Bates Jim Bell Barbara Beckler Phyllis Blackmore Barbara Blake Carl Brown Paul Brown Charles Busch John Chivarria Steve Cobb Dick Closson Karen Conley Allan Crosby Mary Crosley Jack Davis Jack Day Jerry Day Gern DeVogel Patty Ditto Larry Dowler Donna DuCheney Alice Dunn Sue DuVall Bill Ealy Allan Edwards Ellen Edwards Mary Ann Elder Dennis Ellerbrock Jim Emery Jim Fails Don Faulkner Dennis Fawcett Connie Flesher Fill the Year with Studies and Fun Beverly Foss Jack Free Trina Gamble Tom Gay David Gehres Pat Geisman Phil Giessler Bev Gilliland Paul Gilliland Bob Green Judy Gribler Dave Gunsett Mary Haines Gary Hammond Ron Hartman Nancy Hedges Sandra Henkle S. Herminghuysen Cheri High Karen Hipsley Sue Hoskins Gene Hubart Roy Hurley Frank Johnson Morgan Jones Carol Kanable Penny Kephart Gale Klausing Mike Knodel Mike Kohler Barbara Kuckein Jane Kundert Mary LaLonde Linda Leiter Sandra Leiter Bob Leonard Dave Lianez Frank Longwell Kristi Louth Susan Luce Joe McCoy Sandra McKeddii With Great Anticipation They Look Barbara McMichael Carole McMichael Florence McNall Margo Marsh Mike Martin Linda Mason Roy Matthews Larry Metz Glenn Miller Paulette Miller Richard Miller Harry Murphy Betty Myers Judy Neiford Tom Nelson Ann Pennell Molly Pennell Tom Poling Larry Presler Lana Proffitt John Purmort Charles Rhodenbaugh Ron Roberts Richard Roesner Kay Schaadt Karen Secaur Barbara Sennebogen Mary Ann Shackley Janice Sherburn Bill Shock Jim Showalter Sheena Siders Loren Sidle Steve Sielschott Charles Smith Connie Smith Jack Smith Steve Smith Becky Smitley Diane Snyder John Speakman Karen Speakmar 102 Forward to Position of Upperclassmen Sharon Spearman Mike Stanley Diane Stegaman Michelle Steinmetz Karen Stenger Sandra Sterrett Jim Straley Jim Switzer Carol Terry Charles Thatcher Donald Thatcher Sally Thomas Bob Todd Karen Tomczak Pete Uncapher Rick Wagonrod Kitty Walters Ron Walters Tom Webster Ron Week Steve White Sue Wiedenmann Mary Wierwille Kay Williman Sue Winters Karen Wise Mike Wise Merle Wortman Steve Wyandt Julia Young Sharon Zielke Harold Zinsmeister Not pictured: Jim Parks Alan Witten SEATED: Patsy Feigert, Susan Sharp. STANDING: Tom Bebout, Eric Monce. Freshmen We the Greenies of 1959-60 have proudly attached ourselves to the student body of V.W.H.S. Although we were a bit confused and unaccustomed to this new and different procedure of education, we finally pulled ourselves together, squared our shoulders, and began preparing ourselves for the rest of those four important years of education here in hig h school. Once on our feet, we made nominations for our class officers. Those chosen to lead the class were Tom Bebout, President; Eric Monce, Vice President; Patsy Feigert, Secretary; Susan Sharp, Treasurer. We were proud to have Mary Rager as our Freshman Attendant to the Homecom- ing Queen. We have also taken pride in our boys on the basketball, football, and baseball teams. Cheering them on to victory were two of our freshman girls, Mary Rager and Karen Linser. We are grateful for the excellent guidance we received, not only from the teachers, but also from the upperclassmen. For without their help, we freshmen would have been completely lost. Our hope is that someday our class will make them as proud of us as we are of them. And now, as we leave behind this first year of high school, we leave with it that everlasting name, Greenies, to be given to the freshmen of next year. Greenies Enter Van Wert High Cheryl Agler Don Amweg Karen Anderson Bill Bagley Steve Baldwin Barbara Balliet Tom Bebout Connie Bowers Charles Brickner Jim Brickner Donna Broerman Sam Brown Tom Carter Tony Clouse Ronnie Cobb Ron Coleman John Conley Patty Connell Billie Cotterman Brenda Cowan Kay Crosley Mar Lou Cryer Roger Dangler Patricia Davis Johnette Dempsey Judy Dickerhoof Gary Doner Nancy Doner Marcia Droll Gary Duncan Dave Eddins Stan Edwards Sharon Feasby Brad Featheroff Patricia Feigert Beverly Fell Connie Fisher Nancy Font Jackie Fox Cheryl Fraker Larry Francis Ted Friesner Jack Frysinger Jerry Gallaway Bill Gardner Herbert Games Terry Geethings Judy Geisman Sally Germann Lela Gilbert Carol Greisinger Donna Gribler Gary Gribler John Grubb Now, High School Students, They Accept Don Grunden Susan Haller Jim Hardman Lois Harrow Jerry Hartman John Harvey Vickey Heath Linda Heffner Ron Hennis Paul Herring Dennis Hippensteele Charles Hire Carla Hirn Alice Hoeisten Tim Hoghe Kathy Holtkamp Sherril Holtsberry Larry Johnson Phil Jones Reece Jones Richard Jones William Jones Judy Keipper David Keith John Kesler Karen Klein Larry Klinger Dennis Knittle Judy Kyle Carl Lampert Responsibilities and Exhibit Loyalty (ft Grace Lampert Charles Langdon Virginia Lehman Judy Leiter Karen Linser Barb Lintermoot Don Lippi Mike Long Jackie McBride Marcia McCracken Jim McDowell Mary Ann Makuh Wendall Matthias Roger Mengerink Max Mercer Janet Miller Linda Mohr Eric Monce Linda Moore Frank Mullen Dennis Myers Pat Nelson Nancy O ' Bryant Charles Overholt Rex Pankratz Carl Parsons Roger Parsons Cheryl Partin Bob Perry Dick Pontius Steve Ragan Mary Rager Dick Rawlings Gary Riggs Tim Rolsten Brenda Rowland Paul Scaer Dick Schaffer Mike Schaffner Beverly Schnepp Cheryl Sears Susan Sharp Guided at First — Now Ready to Lead Don Shaw Jim Sheets Linda Shimp Stella Siders Don Sidle Helen Slane Tom Speer Suzanne Spray Jim Spridgeon Carol Spry Marcia Stemen Dale Stetler Bruce Stevens Judy Subler Colleen Summersette Sandra Terry Donald Thatcher Linda Thomas Barbara Tindall Linda Van Wormer Nancy Voyles David Watkins Mickey Whitaker Dennis Wilhelm Linda Williams Marjory Williams Charles Wills Dave Woodruff Patty Youtsey Gary Zimmerman Not pictured: Larry Grubb Marjory Ries Gail Robey Roger Schnepp Dan Speakman Karen Stittsworth 108 Student Index FRESHMEN: Agler, Cheryl — 50,66, 105 Amweg, Don — 1 05 Anderson, Karen — 50, 105 Bagley, Bill — 105 Baldwin, Steve — 29,105 Balliet, Barbara — 105 Bebout, Tom — 7,27,41, 61,104,105 Bowers, Connie — 105 Brickner, Charles — 8, 29,44,103 ' Brickner, Jim — 8.29.44, 103 Broerman, Donna — 1 05 Brown, Sam — 105 Carter, Tom— 105 Clouse, Tony — 1 05 Cobb, Ron— 105 Coleman, Ron — 105 Conley, John— 105 Connell, Patty — 105 Cotterman. Billie — 42, 50,66,105 Cowan, Brenda — 28,50, 105 Crosley, Kay — 50,66, 105 Cryer, Mar Lou — 39, 42,105 Dangler, Roger — 105 Davis, Patricia — 39,42, 105 Dempsey, Johnette — 105 Dickerhoof, Judy — 105 Doner, Gary — 32,105 Doner, Nancy — 28,39, 50,105 Droll, Marci a — 28,50, 66,105 Duncan, Gary — 28,39, 105 Eddins, Dave— 105 Edwards, Stan — 105 Feasby, Sharon — 105 Featheroff, Brad — 105 Feigert, Patricia — 39, 41,42,50,66,104,105 Fell, Beverly — 28,42,50, 105 Fisher, Connie — 105 Font, Nancy — 105 Fox, Jackie — 28,50,105 Fraker, Cheryl — 50,105 Francis, Larry — 1 05 Friesner. Ted — 105 Frysinger, Jack — 64,106 Gallaway, Jerry — 48,106 Gardner, Bill — 106 Games. Herb — 39,106 Geethings, Terry — 61, 64,106 Geisman, Judy — 50,106 Gcrmann. Sally — 106 Gilbert, Lela — 106 Greisinger. Carol — 106 Gribler. Donna — 50,106 Gribler. Gary — 61,64, 106 Grubb, John— 106 Grubb, Larry — Grunden. Don — 106 Haller, Susan — 50,106 Hardman, Jim — 106 Harrow, Lois — 42,50, 106 Hartman, Jerry — 106 Harvey, John — 29,106 Heath, Vickey — 106 Heffner, Linda — 66,106 Hennis, Ron — 106 Herring, Paul — 39,44, 106 Hippensteels, Dennis — 106 Hire, Charles — 106 Him, Carla — 50,106 Hoersten, Alice — 106 Hoghe, Tim— 106 Holtkamp, Kathy — 28, 42,50,66,106 Holtsberry, Sherril — 66, 106 Johnson, Larry — 106 Jones, Phil — 106 Jones, Reece — 29,106 Jones, Richard — 39,106 Jones, William — 106 Keipper, Judy — 106 Keith, David — 39,61, 106 Kesler, John— 106 Klein, Karen — 28,42, 50,66,106 Klinger, Larry — 106 Knittle, Dennis — 27,41, 61,64,106 Kyle, Judy— 106 Lampert, Carl — 106 Lampert, Grace — 107 Langdon, Charles — 107 Lehman, Virginia — 39, 50,107 Leiter, Judy — 50,66,107 Linser, Karen — 7,41,50, 63,66,107 Lintermoor, Barb — 28, 50,107 Lippi, Don — 107 Long, Mike— 107 McBride, Jackie — 107 McCracken, Marcia — 28,50,107 McDowell, Jim — 107 Makuh, Mary Ann — 42, 50,107 Matthias, Wendall — 107 Mengerink, Roger — 107 Mercer, Max — 107 Miller, Janet — 107 Mohr, Linda — 66,107 Monce, Eric — 61,104. 107 Moore, Linda — 42,50, 107 Mullen, Frank — 107 Myers, Dennis — 107 Nelson, Pat — 28,50,66, 107 O ' Bryant, Nancy — 50, 107 Overholt. Charles — 107 Pankratz, Rex— 107 Parsons, Carl — 107 Parsons. Roger — 107 Partin, Cheryl — 28,50, 66,107 Perry, Bob — 107 Pontius, Richard — 107 Ragan, Steve — 107 Rager, Mary — 25,41,50, 63,107 Rawlings, Richard — 107 Ries, Marjorie — 29,50, 66 Robey, Gail — Riggs, Gary — 7,61,107 Rolsten, Tim — 28.61, 107 Rowland, Brenda — 29, 50,107 Scaer, Paul — 107 SchafTer, Richard — 107 Schaffner, Mike — 107 Schnepp, Beverly — 107 Schnepp, Roger Sears, Cheryl — 50,66, 107 Sharp, Susan — 26,39, 50,104,107 Shaw, Don — 108 Sheets, Jim — 108 Shimp, Linda — 28,66, 108 Siders, Stella — 108 Sidle, Don— 108 Slane, Helen — 108 Speakman, Dan — Speer, Tom — 1 08 Spray, Suzanne — 108 Spridgeon, Jim — 61,108 Spry, Carol — 28,108 Stemen, Marcia — 50,66, 108 Stetler, Dale — 108 Stevens, Bruce — 29,108 Stittsworth, Karen — 50, 66 Subler, Judy — 108 Summersette, Colleen — 108 Terry, Sandra — 28,50, 66.108 Thatcher, Donald — 108 Thomas, Linda — 108 Tindall, Barbara — 108 Van Wormer, Linda — 50,66,108 Voyles, Nancy — 45,108 Watkins, David — 32, 108 Whitaker, Mickey — 108 Wilhelm. Dennis — 28, 108 Williams, Linda — 108 Williams, Marjory — 108 Wills, Charles — 61,108 Woodruff, Dave — 39, 108 Youtsey, Patty — 108 Zimmerman, Gary — 108 SOPHOMORES: Adams. Patti — 39.44, 50,66,100 Agler, Dan— 100 Agler, David— 100 Agler, Eddie — 100 Agler, Frank— 100 Antus, Richard — 100 Ashbaugh. Debbie — 30, 44.50 J 00 Ashbaugh, Gavle — 48, 61,100 Bagley, Connie — 30,42, 50,63,66,100 Bates, Terry— 100 Beckler, Barbara — 100 Bell, Jim— 54,100 Blackmore, Phvllis — 100 Blake, Barbara — 44,100 Brown, Carl— 100 Brown. Paul — 100 Busch.Charles — 39,44, 48,61,64,99,100 Chivarria, John — 44,54, 100 Cobb, Steve — 100 Closson, Dick — 100 Conley, Karen — 100 Crosby, Allan — 44,46, 100 Crosley, Mary — 36,100 Davis, Jack — 54,64,100 Day, Jack— 100 Day, Jerry— 100 DeVogel, Gern — 11,100 Ditto, F-atty — 50,66,100 Dowler, Larry — 100 DuCheney, Donna — 30, 63,100 Dunn, Alice — 100 DuVall, Sue — 50.100 Ealy, Bill — 29,39,100 Edwards, Allan — 49,100 Edwards, Ellen — 100 Elder. Mary Ann — 31, 44,50,100 Ellerbrock, Dennis — 100 Emeiy, Jim — 100 Fails, Jim — 44.100 Faulkner, Don — 30,44, 100 Fawcett. Dennis — 31, 44,48,61,100 Flesher, Connie — 39,42, 44,50,66,100 Foss, Beverly — 100 Free, Jack — 44,101 Gamble, Trina — 30,42, 44,50,66,101 Gay, Tom— 13,101 Gehres, Dave — 44,101 Geisman, Pat — 29,31, 46,50.101,44,66 Giessler, Phil — 30,44,48, 101 Gilliland, Bev — 30,42, 44,66,101 Gilliland. Paul — 8,31, 44,48,51.101 Green, Bob — 48,101 Gribler, Judv — 31,41, 44,50,62,66,101 Gunsett, Dave — 48,54, 101 Haines, Mary — 101 Hammond, Gary — 13, 40.54,101 Hartman, Ron — 7,54, 101 Hedges, Nancy — 44,101 Henkle, Sandra — 30,50, 66,101 Henninghuysen, Steve — 48,101 High, Cheri — 45,66,101 Hipsley, Karen — 44,66, 101 Hoskins, Sue — 51,66,101 Hubart, Gene— 101 Hurley, Roy— 101 Johnson, Frank — 48,101 Jones, Morgan — 101 Kanable, Carol — 42,50, 101 Kephart, Penny — 9,31, 42,44,50,66,99,101 Klausing. Gale — 101 Knodel, Mike — 54,101 Kohler, Mike — 101 Kuckein, Barbara — 28, 30,50,101 Kundert, Jane — 101 LaLonde, Mary — 30,45, 50,66,101 Leiter, Linda — 50,101 Leiter, Sandra — 101 Leonard, Bob — 30,44, 48,61.64.101 Lianez, Dave — 54,101 Longwell, Frank — 29, 41,48,101 Louth, Kristi — 44,50, 66,101 Luce, Susan — 29,42,44, 50,66,101 McCoy, Joe — 54,101 McKeddie, Sandra — 44,50,66,101 McMichael, Barbara — 102 McMichael, Carole — 102 McNall, Florence— 31, 39,50,102 Marsh, Margo — 50,66, 102 Martin, Mike — 44,48, 102 Mason, Linda— 13,30, 42,50,66,102 Matthews, Roy — 102 Metz, Larry — 44,102 Miller, Glen — 102 Miller, Paulette — 102 Miller, Richard — 39, 48,54,102 Murphy, Harry — 102 Myers, Betty — 102 Neiford, Judy — 102 Nelson, Tom — 40,102 Pennell, Ann — 42,44, 66,102 Pennell, Molly — 44,50, 66,102,42 Poling, Tom — 30,40,41, 48,54,61,64,44,102 Presler, Lawrence — 39, 44,48,102 Proffitt, Lana — 102 Purmort, John — 44,48, 61,102 Rodenbaugh, Charles — 30,102 Roberts, Ron — 54,102 Roesner, Richard — 102 Schaaadt, Kay — 44,50, 66,102 Secaur, Karen — 31,102 Sennobogen, Barbara — 44,50,66,102 Shackley, Mary Ann — 8,28,30,39,42,44,66, 102,50 Sherburn, Janice — 30, 42,44,50,102 Shock, Bill — 26,28,31, 102 Showalter, Jim — 102 Sidcrs, Sheena — 36,102 Sidle, Loren— 102 Sielschott, Steve — 48, 102 Smith, Charles — 102 Smith, Connie — 44,45, 102 Smith, Jack — 48,54.64, 102 Smith, Steve — 29.31,48, 102 Smitley, Becky — 45,102 Snyder, Diane — 42,50, 102 Speakman, John — 102 Speakman, Karen — 42, 50,63,102 Spearman, Sharon — 103 Stanley, Mike — 31,48, 103 Stegaman, Diane — 44, 66,103 Steinmetz. Michelle — 44,66,103 Stenger, Karen — 28,31, 44,66,103 Sterrett, Sandra — 44, 103 Straley, Jim — 44,61,64, 103 Switzer, Jim — 103 Terry, Carol — 39,42,44, 50,103 Thatcher, Charles — 44, 103 Thatcher, Don — 103 Thomas, Sally — 103 Todd, Bob— 103 Tomczak, Karen — 30, 41,42,50,63,66,99,103 Uncapher, Pete — 44, 103 Wagonrod, Rick — 44, 103 Walters, Kitty — 103 Walters, Ron — 40,41, 54,61,99,103 Webster, Tom— 103 Week, Ron— 103 White, Steve — 29,30,39, 44,54,48,103 Wiedenmann, Susan — 39,42,44,103 Wierwille, Mary — 25, 27,30,50.62.103 Williman, Karen — 28, 50,103 Winters, Sue — 44,45,46, 103,66 Wise, Karen — 45,103 50,103 Wise, Mike — 39,44,103 YVortman, Merle — 103 Wyandt, Steve — 39,44, 103 Young, Julia — 28,103 Zielke, Sharon — 44,50, 103 Zinsmeister, Harold — 40,54,55,103 JUNIORS: Able, Ray — 45.54 Agler, Jo Ann — 42.51. 66,95 Albright. Mary Ann — 39,95 Anderson, Sharon — 51, 66,95 Baer, Dave — 95 Bagley, Shirley — 95 Bailey, Carolyn — 28,31, 42,51.95 Baxter, Larry — 29,31, 95 Bell, John — 26,30,49, 95 Blake, Peggy — 95 Bollenbacher, Dick — 7, 26,29,44,49,95 Booher, Jackie — 95 Book, Sharon — 95 Bowersock, Dick — 40,54, 56,95 Briggs, Dave — Brown, Gary — 95 Burks, Jim — 95 Burton, Ron — 95 Butler, Jerry — 95 Butler, John — 95 Butler, Ron — 38,39,95 Campton, Jean — 9,41, 42,44,51,62,66,95 Carter, Carla — 51,95 Cashel, Larry — 44,95 Chiles. John — 49,95 Coffelt, Ron — 95 Conn, Don — 95 Conn, Russell — 95 Connell, Harold — 38, 49,54,66,95 Connors, Karen — 28, 39,42,44,51,95 Cooper, Lee — 44,95 Coyle, Jeraldine — 30,51, 95 Crawford. Fitz — 95 Cross, Gary — 49,95 Custer, Helen — 42,45,95 Davies, Don — 54,95 Dempsey, Gretna — 31, 45,95 Dempsey, Linda — 31,95 Ditto, Barry — 95 Donahue. Ellen — 95 Dull, Larry — 95 Duncan, Roger — 30,49, 64,95 Eberle, Carol — 29,42, 51 Eikenberry, Jerry — 49, 95 Eikenberry, Terry — 58, 64,95 Elzey, Louise — 29,95 Feasby, David — 31,35, 41,44,49,54,94,95 Ferguson, Nancy — 42, 44,51,94,95 Fisher, Rosa Lee — 51, 96 Fisher, Tom — 96 Fitzsimmons. Sam — 36, 96 Fowler, Charles — 49, 58,96 Fox, Terry — 96,29 Gay, Pat — 44,45,51,96 Geary, Barbara — 28,31, 38,41,42,44,51,96 Glander, Linda — 28,51, 96 Good, Janet — 30.51.96 Gorman, Gay — 25,28, 39,44,51,96 Greenewald, Susan — 28,36,42,51,66,96 Haines, Carol — 96 Hartman, Betty — 96 Hedges, Mary Ann — 31, 38,39,41,42,44,51,96 Hipsley, Sandra — 30, 42,51,96 Holtsberry, Sarah — 51, 96 Horine, Mary — 30,42, 44,51,66,96 Huguenard, Doris — 45, 51,96 Jacks, Mary — 42,44,51, 66,96 Johns, Nancy — 96 Johnson, Sandra — 51 Johnson, Wanda — 51, 96 Jones, Steve — 44,49,54, 96 Kaduk, Charles — 39,49, 65,96 Keirns, Loretta — 38,41, 42,51,94,96 Kerns, Karen — 30,39,96 Kesler, Jim — 49,96 Killion, Barbara — 51,66, 96 Kimmey, Jim — 96 Kline, Eddie — 96 Knittle, Ed — 30,44,49, 54,94,96 Kouts, Steve — 96 Kyle, Dale — 96 Leaser, Elizabeth — 96 Lewis, Linda — 49,96 Ley, Susan — 26,51,66,96 Lippi, Rosemary — 30,42, 51,96 Lupton, David — 96 McBride, Janice — 44,45, 96 McCarty, Carol — 51,96 McCarty, Sharon — 51, 96 McClain, Kenneth — 58, 96 McCollum, Marcia — 51, 96 McConahay, Max — 40, 54,56 McCoy, Barbara — 51,97 McCoy, Gary — 97 McCray, Jim — 97 McHugh, Connie — 97 McMillen, Kathy — 47, 51,66,97 McNeal, Peggy — 97 Marquis, Jack — 30,41, 44,54,49,58,97 Mengerink, John — 97 Mercer, Mary — 39,51, 97 Miller, Janice — 38,39, 42,44,46,51,66,97 Miller, Bob — 78 Moore, Janice — 51,97 Morgan, Judy — Morris, Bob — 45,97 Morton, John — 39,97 Mosure, Pam — 30,97 Myers, Dave — 29,97 Myers, Donn — 40,54,97 Myers, Ron — 39,97 Neiford, Dick — 54,97 Neiford, Sue — 35,36,41, 42,51,66,97 Nott, Ron — 29,49,58, 97 Oechsle, Larry — 31,97 Pankratz, Judy — 13,44, 51,66,97 Parker, Ann — 36,51,66, 97 Pheneger, Grace — 7,28, 30,38,39,42,44,46,51, 97 Phillips, Mary — 97 Rawlings, Judy — 51,66, 97 Reidenbach, Dick — 31, 44,49,54,64,97 Replogle, Nancy — 45, 97 Roberts, Dan — 97 Rodman, Jim — 54,97 Rodman, Janet — 31,42, 97 Roth, Jerry — 97 Rucklos, Melanie — 28, 31,32,42,44,51,66,97 Russell, Nancy — 39,51, 97 Schnepp, Nancy — 45,97 Sheets, Betty — 29 Sherburn, Earl — 7,31, 38,28,44.46,97 Sherman, Deanna — 30, 42,51,66,97 Sherman, Marsha — 97 Sherman, Pat — 30,97 Shoop, Tom — 97 Showalter, Dan — 97 Siders, Larry — 97 Simmons, Sharon — 29, 31,44,51,66,98 Sink, Tom — 40,98 Spridgeon, Charles — 44, 49,98 Stemen, Alice — 51,98 Sterrett, Gary — 49,98 Stewart, Sue — 36,39, 42,46.51,66,98 Stuckey, Ron — 49,98 Tabler, Lynn — 49,98 Tabor, Connie — 38,39, 46.51,98 Tanner, Mike — 30,40, 44,49,54,98 Thatcher, Richard — 82 Thomas, John — 98 Thompson, Don — 49, 65,98 Tomczak. Marsha — 44, 51.66.98 Van Cleave, Judy — 31, 44,51,98 Watson, Sharon — 98 Wells, Martha — 42.51, 66 Wheeler, Joan — 98 Williamson, Nancy — 51, 98 Wise, Marilyn — 51,66,98 Wiseman, Lewis — 36,98 Witherow, Verona — 36, 42,44,51,66,98 Withrow, Margaret — 84 Witten, Linda — 30,98 Wolford, Roger — 98 Zinsmeister, Betty — 30, 42,51,98 Zinsmeister, Ron — 42, 44,46.47,52,98 SENIORS: Adams, Sherrill — 38,39, 44,47,51,52,69,88 Agler, Sandra — 5 1 ,69 Alvarado, Ray — 31,69 August, Alice — 38,41, 44,51,52,66,69 August, Ellen — 44,51, 66,69,87 Baglev, Karen — 24,25, 30,41,47,62,69,86 Baker, Bruce — 42,44,49, 40,69,91 Bates, Judy — 29,69 Beall, Terry — 42,47,51, 70 Blackmore, Nancy — 51, 70 Bolinger, Jean — 28,38, 44,42,51,70 Bowen, Lewis — 71 Bowers, Ray — 40,49,54, 71 Boyd, Sharon — 28.31,38, 39,42,47,70,90 Brown, Dave — 45,70 Burris, John — 40,49,52, 54.70,88 Busch, Sandra — 70 Carey, Carol — 38.39,42, 44,47,51,71,87 Carter, Larry — 7 1 Case, Barbara — 70 Cochran, Jim — 40,42, 44,49,52,59,68,70 Comer, Jim — 71 Conn, Martha — 71,90 Coombs, Max — 52,71 Copeland, Karen — 28, 51,71,92 Corathers, Vera — 51 ,72 Counsellor, Rick — 8,31, 38,39,40,41,42,47,52, 72 Crosby, Carol — 42,51, 52,72 Dippcry, Dick — 28,38, 40,42,44,49,58,73 Doepker, Diane — 44,73 Dull, Larry — 29,72 Dunno. Shirley — 72 Eschbach, Linda — 45. 51,73 Etzler, Gary — 8,29,42, 47,52,73 Everly, Marvin — 13,29, 39,73,89 Fast, Marilyn — 30,42, 51,52,66,73 Faulkner, Bob — 49,72 Feigert, Lynn — 42,47, 51,66,72 Fell, Francine — 26,31, 42,51,73 Finnegan, Phyllis — 45, 73 Fisher, Jerry — 31,73 Ford, Sonja — 73 Foss, Shirley — 31,74 Fryer, Jerry — 40,42,49, 52,54,58,59,60,64,74, 86 Germann, Barbara — 38, 41,42,44,51,52,62,66, 74,86,89,92 Gilliland, Dixie — 75 Gilliland, Jean — 31,42, 44,47,51.52,66.68,75 Groves, Dick — 40,42.44. 49,54,47,74 Haines, Barbara — 30,74 Hall, John — 74 Hammond, Ed — 45,74 Hammond. Judv — 42, 44,46,51.66,75 Harden, Phil — 28,49.74 Hesher, Judy — 51,52,66, 74 Hines, Phil — 38,40,44, 52,58,60,64,75,89,90 Holmes, Barbara — 66, 75 Holmes, Tom — 40,41, 64,65,68,75,86,92 Hooper, Karen — Horine, Alice — 38,39,42, 51,75 Hoverman, Larry — 76 Huffine, Joyce — 76,42 Ingman, Pat — 10,42,45, 51.76 Ireton, Pat — 51,52,77 Jarvis, Bruce — 26,30,38, 39,40,42,46,47,49,52 54,77,87,88 Jerome Jim — 38.39.40, 49,76,92 Jerwers, Linda — 76 Jewell, Bud — Joseph. Larry — 29,47,77 Kimmey. Dave — 76 Kinkle, Delia — 76 Laemmle, Paul — 31,40, 41,44.52,76,86 LaLonde, Roger — 40, 54,56,58,60,76,87 Leaser, Charles — Leaser, Lucille — Lianez, Emanuel — 77 Linser, Don — 10,77 Lippi.Bill — 77 Lloyd, John— 11,49,52, 77 Louth, Kenneth — 78 McKeddie, Betty — 31, 42,44,51,52,66,79,86 McMillen, Kent — 49,79 Marker, Jim — 47,78 Marvin, Karen — 78 Maxim, Doug — 30.38, 39,40,44,47,49,52,58. 59,60,64,79 Mengerink, Pat — 51,66, 79 Miller, Dorothy — 66.78 Millhouse, Karen — 29, 78 Mosure, Sandra — 78 Mullen, Doris — Neiford, Jim — 45,49,79 Oechsle. Vernon — 8,31, 42,47,52.78 Oetzel, Roger — 28,30, 39,40,49,65,78 Overholt, Diane — 51,66, 79 Poling, Ann — 26,31,42, 44,46,51,52,66,79,87 Prior, Sue — 25,31,38,41, 44,51,52,80,86,88,92 Rager, Nancy — 26,31,42, 46,51,52,66,68,80,86 Ralston, Jerry — 80 Rickard, Gene — 80 Ridenour, Nancy — 31, 51,52,66,81 Riggs, Janet — 42,47,51, 52,80.81 Riley, Larry — 80 Rogers, Jim — 26,46,49, 81 Runnion, Cheri — 51,81 Runser, Alan — 30.38, 40,46,47,44,49,52,54, 65,81,87 Saam, Merle — 81 Sanders, Charles — 80 Scott, Hal — 9,38,40,44, 49,52,65,80 Secaur, Barry — 40,49, 54,81 Shobe, Howard — 45,81 Sidle, Kay — 81 Sites, Harold — 45,82 Slane, Mike — 6,58,82 Smith, Beverly — 51,52, 82 Smith, Joy — 27,41,42, 44,47,51,62,66,83 Spry, Marjorie — 38,83 Stanley, Bill — 25,30,40, 41,47,49,52,54,56,82, 86 Stemen, Don— 11,40,54, 82 Tanner, Ray — 82 Taylor, Beverly — 42,44, 82 Terry, Lendall — 29,83 Thatcher, Jerry — 45,82 Thatcher, Judy — 51,82 Tindall. 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