Wellston High School - X Ray Yearbook (Wellston, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1975 volume:

■- iA V •’ ,r CROSSROADS X-RAY 1975 Wellston High School Lisa Ann Jones—Editor Wellston, Ohio 45692 Chip Lockard—Co-editor Table of Contents Opening.....................1- 8 Seniors.....................9- 28 Faculty....................29- 38 Activities..................39- 90 Underclassmen...............91-108 Junior High ...............109-124 Advertisements............125-136 2 Crossroads, a place where many oaths cross, is truly represented by WHS as this is where students from three different junior high schools merge to form one compact unit. It is here that many new faces are seen, many new and different activities are engaged in, and many new places are explored. This then, is Wellston High School, a crossroads in the lives of its students. 3 Many Faces 4 L SSIJIAIiay XUBJ [ -X Many Places 8 SENIORS $ .4c r PHB1FS SLLUfl football IftfELLSTON V$ JACK SO HOME SEPT 27TH We Are the Class of 1975 April Adams Anita Albright Bobby Allen Tom Appledorn Justin Argabright Tcssie Baker Debbie Bartlett Kandy Bishop Kiebard Bishop Brenda Brady Brenda Brewer (� ene Brewer Kick Burke Anita Cartwright Cary Cline Doug Collins Cathy Conger Don Dalton Mike Downard Scott Downard Dawn Drey spring Cheryl Norton Dave Kanes Jerry Emmert Cookie Estep Hill Exline Christ) Fain Cindy (Shearing Joy Gillespie Stephanie Gillespie 14 J Dirk Gilliland Keith Gilliland Kyle Gilliland Linda Gilliland Scott Hamer Mary Ann Harper Susan Hayth Denise Hambrick Keith Henry Linda lliltcrhrand Gharlic Hudson Susan Peoples Hutchison 15 Millis Johnson Jennifer Jolly Lisa Ann Jones Carol Shriver Kendall Mike Laekey Shirlcv Union Chip Lockard John lx ekhart Boh L nf( Kandi Lucas Boh Marlin Nancy Marlin m leggy rott Barbara I'n Herb high Kim Ridge Kent Saylor Ant bom Scilcs Jerry Seott Wilbur Sorrell him Spellman Top Row Tim Speraw (.'indy Sprinkles Steve Stewart Second Row Pat Taylor Mary Tilley Bill Tolbert Third Row Danette W right Diane Whitmore Bonnie Wyekoff Fourth Row Cindy Wyekoff Brenda Yale Wayne Zinn Senior Not Pictured Hope I). Baisden Phillip Balzer Sahrina Bishop John Cahoon Bohert Corvin Pam Kwing Thomas Kwing Tim Formydtival I.ula Bell Cilliland Ma is Hamilton Karl Ireland Donald Jarvis Roger Johnson David Kelly Roger King Sherry Mahone Tim Mapel ’Porn Matteson Brian VleKinniss Steve Osbourne Dean Phillips Randy Phillips Roger Sloan Cy nthia Souders John W illis 19 Baccalaureate 1975 Baccalaureate......................Sunday May 25, 1975 Speaker ..................The Reverend Dennis Miller Music......The Hope United Methodist Church Choir Class Song..................“Starting All Over Again” Class Motto.............Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend. Class colors.......................Yellow and White Class Flower...............................White Rose 20 Commencement 1975 May 28, 1975, and we are at long last graduated seniors. The seniors marched into the auditorium to “Pomp and Circumstance” as performed hy Aria Gilliland and Bobbi Jo Ervin. Invocation was given by Father DeVille. Entertainment was provided by the WHS Choir who sang “Cry Aloud” by John Ness Beck, “Annie’s Song” by John Denver, “The Way We Were” by Marvin Hamlish. The highlight of commencement was the class address given by WSAZ-TV News Commentator Bos Johnson. Valedictorian Denise Hambrick, and salutatorian Charlie Milliken, gave their speeches. Superintendent of the Wellston City Schools, Mr. Ralph McCormick, presented the diplomas. Graduates and guests then joined in the singing of the ALMA MATER. The benediction was given by Reverend Robert Davis. 21 In the light of Watergate and several local problems, W HS Seniors formed fictitious “clubs”. These “clubs” such as the FPA (Future Presidential Aids) were designed to expose the ideas of WHS Seniors on certain subjects. The upper left picture shows FPA members practicing their wire tapping. The upper right shows the Crust Crimpers experimenting with paper. The middle right pictures the American Book Binders attempting to continue the use of outdated and worn books at WHS. n Class Day—Senior Fun As part of the activities during commencement week, seniors held their traditional class day. Remembering the past with class histories from elementary school, predicting the future with the class prophecy, and reading the class will in which seniors leave such items as study hall seats, good times, and “abilities” to remaining students are the standard activities of the day. Highlighting the program were the gifts, mostly humorous, sometimes serious, but all given in fun, presented to the faculty and staff members. One embarrassing moment for the seniors was when Mr. Lintala didn’t need the razor given him as he had secretly shaved both his thick heard and mustache the night before. 1D££CS£0N HIGH SCHOOL DENNY' PEARCE SEOAL HWT CHAMP DISTRICT MARI LANCASTER ' Denny Pearce and Mike Joh nson. competing in wrestling and track respectively, earned many awards and accolades from league, district, and state officials. Denny amassed a two year record of 26 wins and only 4 losses. Pearce won the SEOAL tournament and had the district locked-up but was dis- Jualified due to illegal holds. Mike ohnson blistered many area tracks with his record breaking times in the 880. Johnson was first in SEOAL 880, sectional 880, district 880, and fourth in the state 880. He placed fourth in Cleveland at the Octinary. Active Seniors The 1975 school year was highlighted by the achievements and exploits of the senior athletes (some of which are pictured on this page). Seniors fared well in all endeavors and the Class of 1975 will probably be remembered as one of the most active and achievement motivated classes of the decade. Not for many years has Wellston High School done as well athletically. VOLLEYBALL: Top, left to right: T. Baker, N. Martin, L. Hilterbrand, C. Estep, C. Sprinkles, P. Farley. FOOTBALL: Middle left: Coach Fyffe, K. Henry, D. Gilliland, M. Fox. SOFTBALL: Middle right: P. Farley, N. Martin, Coach Kibler, T. Baker. GOLF: Lower right: M. Lackey, C. Milliken, M. Oths, T. Scites, T. Appledorn. BASEBALL: Lower right: C. Lockard. T. Speraw, K. Henry, W. Perry, D. Phillips. 25 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Top left: Mike Oths, Vice-President, Jennifer Jolly, Secretary-treasurer; Charlie Milliken, President. SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS: Middle left: Row 1, left to right: B. Wyckoff, L. Jones, I). Hamhrick, S. Patterson, N. Martin, K. Phillips. Row 2: Mr. Dunn, Adviser; M. Fox, T. Appledorn, C. Milliken. M. McCarlev, M. Oths, C. Lockard, D. Frick, K. Gilliland. ROTARY SENIORS OF THE MONTH: Middle right: Row 1, left to right: C. Lockard, M. Fox, M. Oths, K. Gilliland, T. Appledorn, J. Lockhart. Row 2: I). Hamhrick, L. Jones, M. Harper, T. Baker, S. Patterson. K. Phillips. D. Dreyspring, J. Gillespie. Not pictured: C. Milliken, J. Emmert, G. Brewer, M. Tilley. SENIOR BAND MEMBERS: Lower right: Row 1, left to right: K. Ridge. P. Patterson. Row 2: C. Kendall. D. Whitmore, B. Wyckoff. Row 3: S. Gillespie, M. Harper, P. Potts, C. Sprinkles. Row 4: A. Adams. L. Jones, R. Lucas, D. Hamhrick, B. Brady. Row 5 : T. Perdue, Mr. Heitzman, C. Milliken, J. Emmert. S. Hamer, B. Pugh. 26 J?' FACULTY Administrative Leaders—Superintendent, Board of Education The School Board and the Superintendent, leaders of a school system, are responsible for providing the best education possible for the students of its district. The maintenance of school buildings and property, providing books and materials, securing faculty, providing transportation, and wrestling with an ever-increasing inflationary budget are the major responsibilities to which the school board and superintendent have dedicated themselves. 1. Ralph McCormick, Superintendent. 2. Board of Education, left to right: Paul Erick, Paul Childers, Lois Hill, President; Doris May, Clerk of Board; Ralph McCormick. Not pictured: Allen Griffith, Roy Hamilton. 3. John Wolfe, Administrative Assistant. 4. George Nutt, Supervisor. 5. Doris May, Clerk of Board. 6. I.ois Hough, Secretary to Mr. McCormick. nr j i 1 i 3j 1 ±J _±_j Lz_J 30 “May I Have Your Attention Please.” The making of daily announcements is just one of the many duties in a daily routine that revolves around being a high school principal. Mr. William Lockhart, Principal of Wellston High School, takes this and his many other tedious tasks in stride as he strives to run an orderly plant so that the education process can work. The dedication of Mr. Lockhart to his job, that of maintaining a wholesome atmosphere where learning can be achieved, is reflected in both the student body and the high school faculty as each strives to maintain high scholastic achievement and ideals. Behind any good executive is a secretary—a person who can handle small tasks and duties to help lighten the load of her boss. Mrs. Sadie Ford, secretary to Mr. Lockhart, and, fondly known to faculty and students alike as Sadie, fulfills this much needed assistance. 31 Dedicated to a Principle—Helping Others 1. Eleanor Essman, librarian; Patsy Greathouse, library assistant. 2. Robert Staggs, guidance counselor. 3. Kathy McCorkle, junior and senior attendance records. 4. Kathy Measday, Vance Ashley, junior and senior high special education. 5. Roselin Deinzer, reading lab; Jane Downard, assistant. 6. Marilyn Brady, assistant to school nurse. 9. John Adkins, learning disabilities. 11 1 L±—1 -5 1 6 El C U 32 1. Barbara McKinniss, assistant assigned to the disadvantaged youth program. 2. Donna Kisor, study hall monitor. 4. Ed Saltsman, custodian. 5. Paul Conger, Jerry Gill, custodians. 6. Vlelvina Burke at top left, Lydian Walburn at bottom left, cafeteria staff; Helen Seott, supervisor. m 1 1 11 i + 1 (o t ED 33 Faculty—Language Arts, Science, Math. 1. LANGUAGE ARTS: Seated, left to right: Maria DeCastro, eighth grade English; Ida Mae Crabtree, English, geography; Susan Hendershott, Latin. Standing: Pauline Vorys, seventh grade English: Bill Fyffe English; Jeanne Lcwig, English. 2. Shirley Blair, French, English. 3. Carol Van Meter, English. 4. Paul Boggs, reading. 6. SCIENCE: Left to right: Steve West, biology; Don alton, seventh and eighth grade general science; Jim Sheets, general science, chemistry. 7. MATH: Left to right: Ed Ruth, geometry, senior math, physics; Jane Morgan, seventh and eighth grade math; Pat Hendershott, algebra; general math; Gary Powers, general math, business math. i cs 4 r 34 Faculty—Social Studies, Art, Physical Education, Music 1. SOCIAL STUDIES: Left to right: Brian Lintala, American government, family living: Jean Boggs, seventh grade history and geography; Bill Duncan, sociology, junior high physical education; Harold Harper, American history; Jody Michael, psychology; Jim Phillips, world history. 2. Robin Matthews, eighth grade history. 3. ART: Grace Adkins, art, crafts. 4. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Larry Blackstone, Nancy Kibler. 5. MUSIC: Dane Heitzman, hand and instrumental music, Sandra Nodruff, vocal music, seventh and eighth grade general music. 35 Industrial Arts, Drivers’ Ed., Home Economics, Vo. Ag., Business I. INDUSTRIAL ARTS: Left to right: Tom Baker, Mack Holliday. 2. DRIVERS’ EDUCATION: Left to right: Mark Mullins, John Alberts. 3. HOME ECONOMICS: Left to right: Doris Smith, Alice Lillich. 4. BUSINESS EDUCATION: Mitchell Baker. 5. John Triplett. 7. VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE: Carroll Van.Meter. 36 Special “Thanks” to a Dedicated Teacher and Lady Dedication is a word that is suitable to describe the unselfish and faithful service of Mrs. Susan Hendershott. Mrs. Hendershott has taught at Wellston High School for a total of 23 years. Through these years she provided her students with an excellent education in such subjects as English and Latin. The year 1974 marked the beginning of Mrs. Hendershott’s retirement. Because a Latin teacher was not available for the 1974-75 school year, Mrs. Hendershott returned to teach this subject. We are sincerely appreciative for the dedication of this woman and we extend to Mrs. Hendershott a very special “Thanks” and wish her many happy years of retirement. Coalton Junior High School Faculty and Principal COALTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY: Front: Elizabeth Jenkins, Language Arts. Bark, left to right: Jim McKenzie, Science; Carl Huntley, Math; Larry Newman, Social Studies; Tony DeCastro, Physical Education. Principal, William Dunn. 37 Our Leaders Despite a variety of adversities during the 1974-75 school year, the faculty, somehow, always managed to provide a suitable atmosphere for the education of WHS students. It takes a considerable degree of dedication on the part of a teacher to approach the same faces day after day and still present an interesting and educational lesson. Bomb threats and the slow monotonous routine of the midyear, make it easy to see why many of the faculty members gain a few “gray hairs” during the progression of a school year. 38 ACTIVITIES Student Council Hey! Give me a break and read the next fourteen lines (give or take a few) about the WHS Student Council. The Council did: the sign out by Banquet, the dummy burning, kept the sign in front of the school up, held a mock gubernatorial election and other assemblies, helped with Ohillco Days, and propagated itself by holding an election. The Council did not achieve: a smoking area, a working exchange system, revamping of study hall and numerous other ills. Good luck to the 1975-76 Student Council. STUDENT COUNCIL: Kneeling, left to right: Bill Mulhern, Steve Ray, Dave Swonger, Mike Oths, Chip Lockard. Standing: Vickie Arthur, Kathy Oths, Debbie Patton, Patti Frankhouser, Cricket Oths, Suzy Patterson, Kathy Holtz, Brian Lintala, Adviser. Not pictured: Jennifer Jolly, Rick McCarley, Kyle Gilliland, Judy Gastin, Denise Varney, Tim Ousley, Amber Jayjohn, Bill Darnell, Patty Burke, Gail Essman. 40 Exchange Students For the past three years, WHS has enjoyed the presence of exchange students from foreign countries. These students are sponsored by the Wellston Hotary Club, and they stay in the homes of Rotary Club members. This year, WHS had two students from Brazil, Fabio Lobo and Denise Celia, and one student from Japan, Keiko Ohba. The 1975-76 school year will be an exciting new challenge for Melanie Kibler, Aria Gilliland, and Julie Evans, as they will be exchange students. Melanie and Aria will be going to Brazil and Julie to Japan. EXCHANGE STUDENTS: Pictured top left: Keiko Ohba who came from Japan. Pictured top middle: Fabio Lobo who came from Brazil. Pictured top right: Denise Celia who came from Brazil. WHS EXCHANGE STUDENTS: Pictured middle right, left to right: Melanie Kibler who will be going to Brazil. Aria Gilliland who will be going to Brazil. Julie Evans who will be going to Japan. 41 Tri-Hi-Y Annual Initiation SENIORS: Top left: Row 1, left to right: Barbara Pugh, Stephanie Gillicspic, Cindy Chearing, Denise Ilambrick, Hazel Frisby, Bonnie Wyckoff. Brenda Brady. Row 2: Mrs. Doris Smith, Advisor; Randi Lucas, Lisa Jones, Jennifer Jolly, Diane Whitmore, Suzy Patterson, Danettc Wright. JUNIORS: Top right: Row 1, left to right: Debbie Hamilton, Denise Varney, Cheri Rippelh, Toni Rider, Jennifer Roberts, Peggy Patterson. Jean Ann McWilliams. Row 2: Mrs. Doris Smith, Advisor; Ruth Taylor, Susie Lockard. Kim Ridge, Bobbi Willis, Chris Ganz, Janie Peters, Ellie Hudson. 42 Homecoming ’7 5 SENIOR ATTENDANTS: Top lo bottom: Randi Lucas, Suzy Patterson, Cookie Estep. UNDERCLASSMEN ATTENDANTS: Top to bottom: Junior Attendant, Judy Gastin; Sophomore Attendant, Kathy Oths, Freshman Attendant, Tammy Warrington. Queen Tessie Baker A Night To Be Treasured—“Poems, Prayers, and Promises” The 1974 Homecoming was expanded into a two day affair with the annual football game being held on Friday, October 11, and the Homecoming Dance being held on Saturday, October 12. Homecoming Queen Tessie Baker and her court reigned over both festivities. Even though WHS lost the football game spirits were not dampened as happy couples danced to the music of “Cotton Mill”. “Poems, Prayers, and Promises”, was the theme chosen by the Tri-Hi-Y for the 1974 Homecoming. 45 Student Council Holds First Annual Sweetheart Dance The Student Council in honor of Valentines day held the First Annual WHS Sweetheart Dance. The Central gym was dreamily decorated and Kathy Oths was crowned queen in a regal ceremony. A good time was had by all who attended. 46 The Tri-Hi-Y Sponsors Annual Visit to Dogpatch USA. 1 he Iri-Hi-Y successfully staged this years Sadie Hawkins Day Dance. Music was provided by the Cobras. Coach Bill Fyffe donated the powers vested in him by Joe Michaels and acted as Marryin’ Sam. Many people attended in outlandish garb but this only added to the good times and merriment of this annual event. 47 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: Kneeling, left to right: Vickie Arthur, Tessie Baker, Melanie Kibler. Standing: Coach, Nancy Kibler, Patty Farley, Denise Celia, Tammv Baker. 48 Volleyball Becomes Interscholastic ERA Lobbyist and P.E. instructor Nancy Kibler for the second year fielded an interscholastic volleyball team. The team achieved a great deal and played in many tournaments. RESERVE VOLLEY BALL: Kneeling, left to right: K. Oths, L. Pella, B. Ervin, M. Rupert, S. Rippeth. Standing: Coach Kibler, K. Stephenson, A. Jayjohn, S. Lockard, C. Skinner, C. Hollingshead. FROSH VOLLEYBALL: Kneeling, left to right: K. Howell, B. Edwards, T. Warrington. Standing: Coach Kibler, D. J. Hartley, S. Mullins, D. Atwood. 49 Poetry in Motion Gymnastics and softball were added as interscholastic sports for girls during the 1974-75 school year. The girls’ softball team had a trying season, hut the 1975-76 team, because of experience, promises to be better. Participation in gymnastics, as a team, was limited to compulsory routines with the team competing in five meets. The WHS team scored well in each of these meets. The girls participated in the district meet, not as a team, but in individual competition with several girls making excellent scores. 50 SOFTBALL TEAM: Top left: Row 1, Left to right: Connie Skinner, Vickie Arthur, Tcssie Baker, Patty Farley, Melanie Kiblcr, Ellie Hudson, Janet Scott, Cookie Estep, Michele Massie. Row 2: C. Sprinkles, L. Hilterbrand, Nancy Martin. Maria Rupert, Cricket Oths, Brenda Edwards, Stephanie Mullins, Karen Brewer, Kathy Oths, Coach Nancy Kiblcr. GYMNASTICS DISTRICT MEET: Opposite page top: Melanie Kibler scored a 6.3 which earned her FIRST place in beginning floor exercise. Opposite page middle right: Becky Evans scored a 5.7 which earned her THIRD place in beginning floor exercise. Melanie Kibler also scored a 6.3 which earned her FIFTH place in beginning vault. This page lower left: Julie Evans scored a 6.3 in intermediate floor exercise but did not place because she did not have an optional routine. 51 Pep Leaders Spending many hours in practice to learn new cheers and pompom routines, and leading the fans in yells at sporting events, the cheerleaders are spirit and pep leaders for the Wellston High School athletic teams. 52 VARSITY BASKETBALL: Opposite, top: Row I, left to right: Nancy Martin, Ellie Hudson, Kim Ridge. Row 2: Bonnie Wyckoff, Peg Patterson, Stephenie Gillespie. Row 3: Tessie Baker. VARSITY FOOTBALL: Opposite page, bottom, left to right: Donna Wood, Nancy Martin, Andrea Gallivan, Lynn Pella, Maria Rupert, Kathy Oths. RESERVE BASKETBALL: Row I, Left to right: Sherry Border, Tammy Wyckoff, Andrea Gallivan. Row 2: Julie Nigh, Peg Chevalier. Row 3: Kathy Oths. Bobbi Ervin. Row 4: Kathy Specht. FROSH BASKETBALL: Row 1: Bretta Schrader. Row 2, left to right: Patty Poe, Myra Davis, Karen Brewer. Row 3: Donna Wood, Michele Massie, Maureen Mulhern. Row 4: Becky Evans. 53 WHS Golden Rockets Have Five Hundred Season VARSITY FOOTBALL: Row 1, left to right: R. Brooks, R. McCarley, W. Perry, D. Conger, C. Lockard, T. Ousley, K. Hively, D. Pearce, M. Johnson. Row 2: T. McKinniss, R. Peoples, D. Gilliland, D. Collins, P. Rupert, K. Henry, M. Fox, B. Downard, M. Simpson, J. Brady, R. Royster. Row 3: P. Hollingshead, R. Hutchinson, C. Miller, T. Dixon, R. Arthurs, D. Argahright, R. Camink, R. Compston, T. Gray, M. Watts, N. Griffith. Coaches: Left to right: Bill Fyffe, Jody Michael, Bill Duncan, Larry Blackstone. 54 The 1975 edition of the Wellston High School Golden Rocket Football team made many noteworthy accomplishments. Under the guidance of second year mentor, Joe Michael, the leatherclads continued to climb out of the SEOAL cellar by finishing in fifth place, the Rockets crushed Logan and thereby ended fifteen years of Logan domination, and for the first time in WHS history the Rockets beat Meigs. Wellston had many standouts achieve league recognition—Denny Pearce, Wes Perry and Rick McCarley were all-league, and Keith Henry and Randy Peoples received honorable mention. 55 The Wellston Golden Rocket grapplers, led by second year mentor Larry Blackstone, completed a disappointing season with only a few team wins. However, a foundation has been laid for future teams of league championship caliber. Individuals stood out on the team and morale was led by team captains: Mike Johnson, Wes Perry, and league champ Denny Pearce. 57 Roundballers End Losing Streak VARSITY ROUNDBALLERS: Row 1, left to right: Steve Arnold, Mike Vi alts, Charlie Milliken, Jim Derrow, Terry Gill. Row 2: Head Coach, Jim McKenzie; John Cahoon, Rick Brooks, Terry McKinniss, Mike Oths, Ray Barnett, Assistant Coach. Mark Mullins. 58 The 1974-1975 Wellston High School Golden Rocket Basketball team suffered some disheartening losses but with the high scoring of junior all-league Most Valuable Player, Randy Peoples, the Round-ha tiers managed to win two SEOAL games. The highlight of the season was an overtime win over Athens. RESERVE ROUNDBALLERS: Row 1, left to right: Rich Arthurs, John Royster, Bob Gill, Marty Conley, Mark Collins. Row 2: Head Coach, Mark Mullins; Ron Hudson, Elba Heilman, Woody Cox, Mark Souders, Victor Bright, Barry Henry. 59 Golden Rocket Linksmen and Netters TENNIS TEAM: Kneeling, left to right: K. Stephenson, G. Stewart, A. Gilliland. Standing: Coach, Tony DcCastro; M. Collins, H. Peoples, M. Oths, B. Henry, K. Hively, R. Steele. GOLF TEAM: Kneeling, left to right: B. Henry, J. Derrow, M. Lackey. Standing: C. Milliken, M. Oths, T. Scites, T. Applcdorn, Coach, John Albert. The golf team was very successfully coached by John Albert. The linksmen won many honors but the most accolades went to Tom Appledorn, who won the SEOAL Tourney. The 1975 Rocket Tennis team welcomed the addition of two girls to its roster. Aria Gilliland and Kathy Stephenson. The Racquets finished second in the SEOAL, and were led by-junior, first-man, Greg Stewart. 60 Freshman Football and Basketball Teams BASKETBALL: Row 1, left to right: T. Baker, K. Cox, R. Rapp, B. Martin, G. Pugh. Row 2: Coach Powers; R. Gill, K. Barnett, R. Gilliland, D. Swingle, J. Martin, S. Willis. FOOTBALL: Row 1, left to right: S. Willis, C. Breeze, D. Norris, J. Miller, C. Kisor, T. Baker, G. Cooper, O. Barr. Row 2: J. Bishop, R. Gill, C. Vititoe, H. Mannering, B. Martin, T. Ball, M, Sherwood. Row 3: A. Downard, J. Rice, R. Garey, P. Clyde, R. Buffington, G. Perry, G. Cecil, B. Mulhern. 61 Thinclads Have Victorious Spring TRACK TEAM: Row 1, left to right: M. Watts, J. Brady, C. Hudson, D. Conger, K. Welch, K. Compston, T. Dye, P. Hollingshead. Row 2: P. McCarter, J. Johnson, M. Eox, J. Miller, T. Grey, C. Milliken, T. Dixon, P. Rupert, R. Bapst. Row 3: D. Milliken, O. Barr, J. Cahoon, G. Cooper. M. Sherwood, C. Vititoe, T. Baker, J. Rice, R. McCarley. Row 4: C. Massie, D. Taylor, G. Perry, D. Norris, N. Griffith, R. Arthurs, M. Johnson, T. McKinniss. 62 Horsehiders Suffered a Frustrating and Winless Year BASEBALL TEAM: Kneeling, left to right: R. Hutchison, B. Dow-nard, D. Milliken, D. Phillips, R. Hudson, B. Gill, A. Burke, J. Henry- Standing: Asst. Coach, G. Powers; J. Derrow, T. Gill, S. Arnold, T. Speraw, K. Henry, C. Lockard, R. Gilliland, W. Perry, Head Coach, Larry Blackstone. The 1975 Golden Rocket Horsehiders—plagued by ’74’s graduation—suffered a frustrating and winless year. The Rockets were unable to put together the defensive poise and the offensive punch in the same game. Jim Derrow was honored by the SEOAL. The Rocket Thinclads of Coach Bill Fyffe harried their way to a victorious spring. Mike Johnson won the district 880 and placed fourth in the state track meet. His best time, a school and SEOAL record, was 1:58.8. The Annual Junior-Senior Prom “Laughter in the Rain” 65 n ciz IDEE The Band with the Golden Sound—WHS Marching Rockets 1. HEAD MAJORETTE: Lila Littlejohn. 3. FLUTES: Row 1: Marsha Winters. Row 2, left to right: Patti Frankhouser, Judy Gastin. Row 3: Michele Massie, Tcena Dickson, Bretta Schrader. Row 4: Julie Evans, Ruth Taylor, Lisa Jones, Sandy Haylh. 4. BARITONES: Left to right: Cindy Sprinkles, Kevin Oiler. 5. TROMBONES: Left to right: Susan Lockard, Russell Nichols. Row 2: Andrea Taylor, Debbie Patton. Row 3: Brian Adams, David Taylor. Row 4: Jim Derrow, Elba Heilman. Row 5: Jeff Robb, Jerry Emmert. 1. PERCUSSION: Left to right: Leah Vi right, Chris King, Candy West, Scott Hamer, Mark Harper, Jerry Rice, Tony Perdue, Becky Evans. 2. SAXOPHONES: Row 1, left to right: Aria Cilliland, Beth Starkey. Row 2: Kirk Saltsman, Keith W elch, Jean Ann McWilliams. Row 3: Charlie Milliken. John Hogan, Miles Montgomery, Victor Bright. 3. CORONETS: Row 1, left to right: Julie Nigh, Maureen Mulhern. Row 2: Diane Conley, Roger Steele. Row 3: Jane Henry, Carol Kendall. Row 4: Stephanie Gillespie, Jeff Staten. Row 5: Beth Fuller, Steve Ray. Row 6: Kenny W elch, Craig Midkiff. Row 7: Brenda Brady, John Matthews. Row 8: Jeff Fraley, Sue Nichols. 4. HORNS: Top to bottom: Patti Holtz, Kendra Johnston, Lisa Wolfe, Mary Ann Harper, Peggy Potts. XZ1 GE o 67 3 i- 33 gg I. CLARINETS: Row 1, left to right: T. Rider, A. Jayjohn, B. Ervin, D. Dever, G. Shifflett, T. Helm, J. Roberts, D. Hambrick, P. Burke, B. Wyckoff, J. Henry, L. Leonard, C. Hollingshead. Row 2: B. Pugh, K. Stephenson, J. Peters, M. Mulhern, D. Tribby, J. Mayhew. Row 3: B. Willis, S. McCorkle, C. Peters, D. Whitmore, D. Swonger. Row 4: J. Hansgen, J. Handley. R. Lucas, A. Adams. Row 5: P. Essman. BASSES: Top to bottom: T. McWilliams, D. Milliken, J. Beekman, D. Scott, F. Deck. 3. MAJORETTES: T. Wyckoff, K. Specht, M. Kibler, K. Ridge, L. Littlejohn, P. Patterson, P. Chevalier, S. Border, B. Starkey. 4. Don Rader, student teacher from OU, joins the WHS Concert Band. 68 WHS Concert and Pep Bands—“Swingin’ on Parade” Director Heitzman fielded a relatively inexperienced marching band this fall, but through diligent practice the band metamorphosed into a CRACH marching unit that was worthy of the title “The Best Band in Southeastern Ohio”. The concert season was highlighted by the playing of the incomparable “Swingin’ on Parade” by alumni members at the completion of the Annual Appreciation Concert. PEP BAND: Row 1, left to right: C. Hollingshead, K. Stephenson, B. Pugh, J. Mayhew, D. Tribby, B. Willis, L. Jones, R. Taylor, L. Littlejohn. Row 2: S. Nichols, B. Fuller, K. Oiler, C. Sprinkles, P. Potts, L. Wolfe, S. Ray, R. Steele, M. Kibler, J. Hogan, V. Arthur, K. Saltsman. Row 3: B. Brady, J. Matthews, C. Midkiff, T. Perdue, C. West, F. Deck, J. Rice, D. Heitzman, R. Nichols, D. Patton, S. Lockard, J. Emmert. 69 CAST IN ORDER HINES ........ PREZ _________ JOE_________ HASLER _______ GLADYS ....... SID SOROKIN ... MABEL ________ FIRST HELPER .. SECOND HELPER CHARLIE ______ _____John Hogan _ Phillip Dickerson _____Bobby Bennett _____John Triplett __ Peggy Patterson _____Dave Swonger _______ Lisa Jones _____Mark Beatty _____Mark Swonger Tommy McWilliams 70 The Pajama Game The 1975 WHS spring musical production “The Pajama Game”, a fun filled evening of music and comedy, was presented April 11 and 12. The play centered around a struggle between labor and management for a IVz cent an hour raise. This year’s production was lucky to have that well-known Wellston actor John Triplett in its cast. Mr. Triplett played the part of Mr. Hasler, owner of the pajama factory. OF APPEARANCE BABE WILLIAMS_______________________Patti Frankhouser MAE_____________________________________________Bobbi Ervin BRENDA_________________________________Teresa Gettles POOPSIE _________________________________ Betsy King SALESMAN_________________________________ Bobby Allen Pop____________________________________Kirk Saltsman FACTORY GIRLS — Peggy Chevalier, Becky Evans, Ken- dra Johnston, Lilli Leonard, Bretta Schrader, Toni Rider, Denise Varney, Diane Conley, Kathy Specht, Chris Ganz, Denise Hambrick, Barbara Pugh, Ruth Taylor, D. J. Hartley, Nancy Martin, Jennifer Roberts, Julie Evans. 71 WHS Choir Performs Music for Old and Young Alike Performing for school activities and community functions, the WHS Senior Choir puts in a busy year. The two main activities of the Choir are the Christmas and Spring Concerts. The Christmas Concert is unique in that the choir performs the Christmas segment from Handel’s Messiah, and the Choir invites local citizens and choir alumni to participate. SENIOR CHOIR: Top right: Row 1, left to right: C. Hollingsheud, R. Taylor, C. Oths, M. Morrow, P. Bal er, D. Swonger, S. Ray, T. Dye, D. Taylor, P. Patterson, L. Leonard. Row 2: K. Ohba, A. Gilliland, D. Conley, M. Massie, K. Saltsman, C. Beatty T. Perdue, C. Vititoe, C. Justice, R. Nichols, B. Pugh, K. Thornton, J. Mayhew, K. Lewis, B. Ervin, P. Frankhouser, K. Specht. Row 3: K. Stephenson, P. Farley, K. Snare, P. Chevalier. S. Hayth, B. Allen, B. Bennett, J. Fraley, J. Rice, D. J. Hartley, V. Arthur, J. Roberts, D. Wright, D. Patton, J. Evans, C. Gan . Row 4: Director, Sandra Nodruff; B. Schrader, L. Pella, A. Gallivan, D. Hamhrick, E. Heilman, J. Hogan, T. McKinniss, P. Dickerson. S. Hamer, D. Johnston, S. Nichols, T. Gettles, L. Jones, B. Evans, M. Davis, I. Bush, M. Kibler. 72 JUNIOR CHOIR: Middle left: Row 1, left to right: Sherry Jarvis, Naomi McCormick, Mary Hollingshcad, Kathy Dakin, Diane Atwood, Brenda Rippcth, Vicki Faught. Row 2: Kathy Phillips, Joyce Norton, Debbie Jenkins, Beth Jolly, Sharon Conn, Sherry NcNerlin, Gloria Williams, Debbie Roach, Rita Campbell. Row 3: Terry Dcpue, Tami Scott, Steve Tilley, Eddie Ellison, Debbie Williams, Janet Vititoc, Brenda Edwards. 73 Spring Sing The Annual Spring Sing is a mixture of choir in concert to the very-popular potpourri. Performing as part of this concert are the Junior Choir and the Opus group. The highlights of the 1975 Spring Sing were the performance of a collection of Broadway tunes taken from past WHS musical shows, and the Opus IV presentation of “Twen-tiana”, a Choral Montage of the Twenties. OPUS IV: How 1, left to right: Kathy Stephenson. Julie Evans, Teresa Gettles, Denise Hambriek, Sue Nichols. Row 2: Chris Hollingshead, Aria Gilliland, Melanie Kibler. Patti Frankhouser, Kathy Specht, Director Sandra Nodruff. Row 3: Russell Nichols, Scott Hamer. Phillip Dickerson, Terry McKinniss, David Swonger, John Hogan. Jerry Rice. 74 The Great Dane lr. Dane Heitzman, Wellston High School Band Director for 23 years, retired at the end of the 1975 school year. Precision marching, a tradition of not having carried music on the football field, and the famous “lights out” show, a show where the bandsmen wore tiny lights on their feet and did a precision marching routine without the aid of the stadium lights, were trademarks of a Heitzman directed band. “Mr. and Mrs. Heitzman”, many happy years of health and happiness and Thank You” for your dedication and help. 75 NHS Induction The National Honor Society held its annual tapping ceremony in April. Utilizing the secret ballot method of voting, students are chosen for membership in the NHS by the Wellston High School Faculty. Selection to membership in the NHS is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a student at Wellston High School. SENIOR MEMBERS OF NHS: Top right: Row 1, left to right: Bonnie Wyckoff, Lina Jones. Denise Hambrick, Suzy Patterson, Nancy Martin, Kim Phillips. Row 2: Bill Dunn, Adviser; Mark Fox, Tom Appledorn, Mike Oths, Mike MeCarley, Charlie Milliken, Chip Lockard, Dick Frick. Kyle Gilliland. JUNIOR INDUCTEES: Middle right: Row 1, left to right: Patti Frankhouser, Chris Ganz, Debbie Hamilton, Kristy Denney, Donna Marcum, Ruth Cowan, Kim Ridge. Row 2: Bill Dunn, Adviser; Bohbi Willis, Ruth Taylor, Sue Nichols, John Hogan. David Swonger, John Matthews, Cheryl Burke, Peggy Patterson. SENIOR INDUCTEES: Ix wer right: Row 1, left to right: Dawn Dreyspring, Kim Ridge, Peggy Patterson. Row 2: Bill Dunn, Adviser; Barbara Pugh, Gene Brewer, Stephenie Gillespie. 76 Service Organizations The Junior Mental Health Board, the library helpers, and the HI-TIMES staff are to be commended for their efforts to make WHS a better place to learn and grow. The students involved in these organizations donate much time and talent to the successful operation of a chosen cause. Whether working at school or in the community these organizations provide a service that is much needed and appreciated. JUNIOR MENTAL HEALTH BOARD: Top left: Row 1, left to right: Tami Helm, Janie Peters. Row 2: Brenda Brady, Bobbi Willis, Danette Wright. LIBRARIANS: Lower left: left to right: Mrs. Greathouse, library assistant; Roger King, Cheryl Burke, Kathy Ramsey, Debbie Bartlett, Rita Campbell, Mrs. Essman, Librarian. HI-TIMES STAFF: Middle right: Seated in car left to right: Bobhi Ervin, Patti F rankhouser, Chris Ganz, Kim Ridge. Standing outside car: Chip Lockard, Tom Appledorn, David Swongcr, Stephanie Gillespie, Bonnie Wyckoff, Debbie Hamilton, Cindy Ghearing, Peg Patterson, Mike Oths, Suzy Patterson, Adviser, John Triplett, Pat Edwards, Kyle Gilliland. 77 The FHA and FFA Clubs are designed to foster better home and farm management. Very active, the FHA and FFA are an integral part of the home economics and agriculture courses that are taught at Welision High School. FHA: Top: Row 1, left lo right: Kristy Denney, Sue Nichols, Connie Skinner, Kthei illiams. Row 2: Diane Conley, Tami Cox, Ram Perkins, Georgeanna Shifflett, Rita Campbell, Miss Lillich, Adviser. FFA: Bottom: Row 1, left to right: Charles Massie, Paul McCarter, Harry Lambert, harry Lambert, Ottie Barr, Gaylcan McGuire. Row 2: Mike llowell, Mark Sherwood, Keith Parsons, Roger Steele, Gary Massie, Kenny Sims, Terry Depue, Mr. VanMeter, Adviser. Row 3: Bill King, Neal Griffith, Roger Manring, John Johnson. Tom Maloney, Eddie Ellison, George Castor. 7S Science Clubs Each year students from WHS participate in a local science fair. The project of each student is judged and the student receiving a “superior” rating goes to Athens to compete in the District Science Fair. If the student’s project receives a “superior” rating in this competition, he is eligible to compete in the State Science Fair. This activity is truly an educational experience. ELECTROPHYSICAL CLUB: Top left: Row 1, left to right: T. Appledorn. D. Dickerson, C. Lockard, K. Gilliland, D. Frick, M. Oths, I). Scott. Row 2: Mr. Ruth, Adviser; D. Hambrick, J. Souders, K. Hively, k. Gilliland. J. Ward. D. Milliken, T. Fonnyduval. Row 3: J. Matthews, R. Sloan, T. McKinniss. SCIENCE CLUB: Middle left: Row 1, left to right: P. Coyan, C. Gardner. D. J. Hartley, J. Fain, R. Radcliff. Row 2: Mr. Walton, Adviser; J. C. Collins, J. Davis, L. Settles, S. Jones, S. Cox, I . Edwards, C. Midkiff, A. Gilliland. SCIENCE PROJECTS: Middle right: Aria Gilliland. Lower left: D. J. Hartley. Both girls earned a “superior rating in local fair competition and hoth girls earned an excellent rating in district fair competition. 79 LATIN CLUB: Top right: Row 1, left to right: A. Gilliland, D. Patton, J. Kessler, P. Chevalier, J. Fraley, M. Kibler, T. Wyckoff. Row 2: J. Beekman, C. Burke, L. Wolfe, P. Essman, G. Shifflett, A. Gallivan, J. Handley, N. Thorne, S. Border. Row 3: D. Davis, R. Wagner, D. Darling, J. Carey, E. Ellison, M. Harper, B. Fuller, V. Arthur. FRENCH CLUB: Lower right: Row 1, left to right: L. Jones, S. Lockard, B. Willis, Row 2: K. Oths, R. Taylor, L. Pella, M. Rupert, Adviser, Shirley Blair. 80 Elected Honors Each year students are chosen from WHS to represent it at different functions throughout the state. Three of these functions. The World Affairs Institute, Boys’ State and Girls’ State are pictured on this page. The Worm Affairs Institute is held in Cincinnati and is sponsored by the Cincinnati Rotary Club. The WHS representatives to the conferences are sponsored by the W'ellston Rotary Club. Likewise, the Girls’ State and Boys’ State representatives to the annual conferences are sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary and American Legion Post of Wellston. WORLD AFFAIRS INSTITUTE: Top left: Debbie Hamilton, Patti Frankhouscr. GIRLS’ STATE: Top right: Patti Frankhouser, Susan Lockard, Bobbi Willis. BOYS' STATE: Middle left: Terry McKin-niss, Randy Peoples. GYMNASTICS CLUB: Middle right: Row 1, left to right: K. Oths, M. Kibler, J. Evans, C. Skinner, K. Ohba. Row 2: D. Staten, T. Schrader, K. Snare, J. Mayhew, A. Jayjohn, S. Skinner. Row 3: R. Collins, A. Gallivan, R. Taylor, L. Kuntz, M. Rupert, B. Evans. HI-Y: Row 1, left to right: S. Leach, T. Baker, J. Miller, J. Pugh, B. Darnell, R. Wagner. Row 2: B. Martin, S. Willis, T. Dye. Row 3: Adviser, John Triplett; M. Fox, R. McCarley, A. Scitcs, C. Lockard, M. Oths. 81 Rotary Scholars Each year the Wellston Rotary Club invites Wellston High School students in the ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades who have maintained a 93 or better average for the year to a spring banquet. This banquet is the Club’s way of honoring these students for having made academic excellence, and at the same time, it is hoped that this method of recognition will encourage students to strive to maintain this excellence. Dr. Carver from Rio Grande College gave an interesting talk on “Dreams”. Top: SENIORS: Row 1, left to right: I). Frick, K. Gilliland. C. Lockard. T. Appledorn. Row 2: I). Hamhrick, C. Ghearing, J. Lockhart, D. Drevspring, M. Oths, K. Phillips, M. Fox, S. Gillespie, S. Patterson. Middle left: JUNIORS: Kneeling, left to right: R. Taylor, C. Burke, M. Gregory, C. Shriver, B. Starkey. Standing: K. Ridge, P. Dickerson. P. rrankhouscr, P. Patterson. C. Gan . D. Swonger. I). Hamilton, J. Hogan. S. Nichols. Middle right: SOPHOMORES: Kneeling, left to right: C. Hollingshead, G. Shifflett, I). Patton, A. Gilliland, A. Jayjohn, K. Stephenson. Standing: L. Wolfe, J. Fralev. M. Winters, N. Thorne, K. Specht, K. Oths. Bottom right: FRESHSlEN: Seated, left to right: W. Norton, L. Downey, K. Johnston. Standing: I). Dever, I). J. Hartley, A. Gortz, L. Johnson, P. Burke. 82 Scholarship Banquet The National Honor Society, eac h year, sponsors an Annual Scholarship Banquet to honor students who have maintained high scholastic ranking. Invited to this banquet are: the top five freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, and the top ten seniors; the National Honor Society members; and the scholarship team. Parents, teachers, and friends join in congratulating these students. Mr. Bernie Murphy from Rio Grande College was speaker for the occasion. This banquet is one to which students and parents, alike, enjoy attending. Taylor at � ”d Dunn introducing gtud«T .M ddle: Mr friends. Bottom right-Ch � T' ’ dCn‘ Hono d'1 Top Ranking Students The achievement of high scholastic recognition is an honor to which one can look with pride and satisfaction. The students pictured on this page have achieved such an honor through their hard work and diligent effort. Top left: Valedictorian Denise Hambrick. Top right: Salutatorian Charlie Milliken. SOPHOMORES: Middle left: A. Gilliland. K. Oths, D. Patton, L. Wolfe. SENIORS: Middle right: Row 1: D. Ham-brick, C. Milliken, C. Lockard, M. Oths. Row 2: K. Gilliland, K. Phillips, S. Patterson, T. Appledorn, D. Whitmore. FRESHMEN: Lower left: K. Johnston, P. Burke, D. J. Hartley. JUNIORS: Lower right: D. Swonger, P. Frankhouser, S. Nichols, J. Matthews. 84 Top left: PLACED IN DISTRICT OR STATE LEVEL ON OHIO SCHOLARSHIP TESTS: Row 1: K. Phillips, P. Patterson, K. Oths, M. Harper. Top right: JUNIOR-SENIOR MEMBERS OF SCHOLARSHIP TEAM: Row 1: K. Phillips, S. Patterson, P. Patterson, B. Willis. P. Frankhouser, S. Loekard. Row 2: M. Oths, C. Loekard, J. Hogan, K. Gilliland, D. Swonger, D. Frick, T. McKin-niss, J. Matth ews. Middle right: FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE MEMBERS OF SCHOLARSHIP TEAM: Row 1: B. Ousley, P. Burke, K. Oths, A. Gilliland. C. Hollingshead. Row 2: M. Harper, A. Gallivan, D. Taylor, L. Pella, T. Baker, R. Steele, D. J. Hartley, D. Dever, K. Johnston. 85 Awards Day Giving recognition before the student body to these students who have, in some wav, achieved some noteworthy'accomplishment is the purpose for holding the annual Wellston High School Awards Day Assembly. Middle lop: Mr. Staggs presenting scholarship team awards to Kim Phillips, Mike Oths, Peg Patterson, and Chip l.ockard. Top right: Miss Lillich presenting the Future Homemaker Award to Kim Phillips. Middle left: Mr. Staggs presenting the National Merit commended scholar award to Kyle Gilliland. Middle: Mr. Staggs presents the Mental Health Scholarship to Brenda Brady. Middle right: Patty Farley accepting cosmetology scholarship from Mr. Staggs. Bottom left: Pat Edwards. Jennifer Fain, D. J. Hartley, accepting science awards from Mr. Staggs. Bottom right: Denise Hambrick receives valedictorian award from Mr. Staggs. 86 Top left: Mr. Heitzman presenting band awards to J. Evans, P. Frankhouser. T. Gettles, E. Heilman, and J. Hogan. Top middle: Mrs. Adkins presenting art award to Kim Phillips. Top right: Miss Nod ruff presenting to John Hogan the most improved vocal music award. Middle left: Miss Nodruff presenting choir awards to B. Pugh, L. Jones, P. Patterson, P. Farley, D. Hambrick. N. Martin, B. Allen, and S. Hamer. Middle: Mr. Staggs presents the salutatorian award to Charlie Milliken. Middle right: Mrs. Adkins presenting art award to Patty Farley. Bottom left: Mrs. Essman presenting library award to Debbie Bartlett. Bottom right: Mr. Triplett presenting awards to the HI-TIMES Staff. 87 Top left: Randy Peoples and Terry Gill with coaches Jim McKenzie and Mark Mullins. Randy was selected to the first team SEOAL basketball squad and he was named the SEOAL Most Valuable Player. Terry was named to the SEOAL Honorable Mention squad. Top right: Rick McCarley and Denny Pearce with Marshall University's Athletic Director. Both Rick and Denny will play for Marshall University. Middle left: Randy receiving SEOAL MVP Award from Bob Willis. Middle right: Gary Powers presenting freshmen basketball awards. 88 Sports Awards To reward and recognize those student athletes who participated in the fall and winter sports program, WHS holds an Annual VC inter Sports Banquet. Faculty, parents, and friends gather to hear the achievements made by the teams as well as the awards garnered by superior effort on the field of battle by individual team members. These awards are presented by the coaching staff, and include both boys’ and girls’ sports. Top left: SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS: Left to right: Denny Pearee, Rick McCarley, Mike Johnson, Wes Perry, Keith Henry, Chip Lorkard, Rick Gilliland. Mark Fox. Top right: Guest speaker for Winter Sports Banquet. Middle: Tom Appledorn receiving golf award—Tom won the SEOAL golf meet. Middle right and bottom left and right: Nancy Kibler, girls’ coach, presenting appreciation awards to Kathy Oths, Becky Evans, and Melanie Kibler. 89 Spring Sports The annual Spring Fling picnic, sponsored by the team mothers to recognize those students who participated in the spring sports program at Wellston High School, had to be held indoors due to the prolonged inclement weather (monsoons). Many parents and friends were in attendance for the covered dish buffet and awards ceremony. Athletic director, Joe Michael, introduced the coaches who distributed the trophies. Mrs. Jim Fox and Mrs. Bernard McKin-niss, representing the team mothers, gave out senior appreciation plaques. Top left: Senior plaque being presented to Nancy Martin. Top right: Athletic Director Joe Michael—Master of Ceremonies. Middle left: Vickie Arthur receiving softball award. Middle center: Nancy Martin giving Coach Kibler roses. Middle right: Coach Blackstone and baseball letters. Bottom left: Kathy Stephenson receiving tennis letter from Coach DeCastro. Bottom right: Coach Fyffe and senior track stars. 90 Doug Angles Dean Argahright Sieve Arnold Hon Baisden Tammy Baker Hay Barnett Brad Border Terry Brewer Victor Bright Hick Brooks Chervl Burke Handy ( lamink Cindy Campbell Cordon Cardwell Janice Case Denise Celia Lori Cheat wood 9 Phyllis Collins Kuth Cowan Woodrow Cox Diana Coy Kathy Dakin Arnold Davis Jim Davis Frank Deck Joyce Deck Kristy Denney Jim Derrow 9! Dick Dickerson Phillip Dickerson Teena Dickson Roberta Dillon Cindy Downard Mike Kanes Ken Ebv Cathy tfdwards Vicki Edwards Kenny Ervin Julie Evans Sylvia Ewing Jean Fain Paul Floyd Dave Fout Patti Frankhouser Chris Ganz Judy Gastin Teresa Gcttles Terry Gill Jeff Gilliland Rick Gilliland Debbie Goodrich Angie Gray Melanie Gregory Ernie Haynes Linda Hayes Elba Heilman Tammie Helm Jeff Henry Kenny Hively John Hoean Tom Hollingshead Kathv Holtz Rill Holzapfel Kaye House Debbie Humphries 92 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Left to right: Chris Ganz, Vice-President; Patti Frankhouser, President; Kaye House, Secretary-Treasurer. Hon Jones Carol Justice Harry Lambert Larry Lambert Mary Leach Robert I.inton Lila Littlejohn Susan Locks rd Pam Loudner Vicki Vlaerker Donna Peoples Marcum Gary Massie Tammy Massie Connie Matteson Sheldon May Jody McClelland Terry McKinniss Jean Ann McWilliams Dale Milliken Dean Milliken John Milliken James Mullins Larry Murray Sue Nichols Joyce Norton kieko Ohba Kevin Oiler Tim Ousley Handy Peoples Jim Perry Roger Remy Carla Peters Theresa Peters Rex Phillips Toni Rider Cheri Rippith Jeff Robb 93 Jennifer Roberts Pete Rupert Kirk Saltsman Dan Srott Dave Scott Greg Smith Grover Smith Elsie Sorrells Jay Souders Jim Souders John Souders Mark Souders Brenda Starkey Jeff Staten Greg Stewart James Stewart Dave Swonger Ruth Taylor Denise Varney John Ward Mike Watts Kathy Watters Kenny Welch Carol Wells 94 95 1977 Kich Arthur Vicki Arthur Ronald Babpst Angie Bartlett Mark Beatty Jeff Beckman Bobby Bennett Tim Bethel Sherry Border Jeff Brady Ron Brown Tony Burke Iva Bush Rita Campbell John Carey Peggy Chevalier Linda Church Mark Collins Roger Compston Doug Conger Marty Conley Rose Coon Tammi Cox Darius Davis Rhonda Davis Chris Deck Cindy Dixon Terry Dixon 97 Bruce Downard Karon Drummond Sally Dve Edd ie Ell ison Bobbi Ervin Pam Essman Donna Eannin Tom Fannin Yanga Farley Vicki Fanght Jeff Fraley Both Fuller Andrea Gallic an Hay Gary Bobby Gill Debbie (rill John Gillespie Aria Gilliland Virgle Green Neal Griffith Ed Hamblin Joey Handley Mark Harper Tony Hatley Handv Henry Kelly Hill Chris Ilollingshead Jim Hollingshead Mary Hollingshead Glenn House Tom Howell Mike Hulbert 98 Handy Hutchinson Sherry Jarvis Amber Jayjohn Carleen Jeffries Debbie Jenkins Alfreda Johnson Connie Jones Don Jones Debbie Keating Carry Keller Jim Kessler Melanie Kibler Mike Right Betsy King Donna King Elton Lambert Billy Lee Caylord McGuire Anthony McKee Kathy McManus Craig Midkiff Chris Miller Miles Montgomery Mike Morrow Julie Nigh Kathy Oths 99 Doug Ousley Roxann Ousley Keith Parsons Debbie Patton Donald Patton Lynn Pella Donna Perkins Pam Perkins Delbert Perry Steve Ray Debbie Roach Buddy Robinson Randy Royster Maria Rupert Mark Saltsman Debbie Savage Sharon Savage Tami Scott Carolyn Sexton Georgianna Shifflet John Shriver Morris Simpson Paul Sirback Connie Skinner Minnie Skinner Joe Smith 100 Jamie Snider Janice Spearry Kathy Spechl Kim Staten Kathy Stephenson Nancy Thorne Cliff Vititoe Janet Vititoe Richard Wagner Candy West Barbara Williams Ethel Williams Mark Williams Tom Williamson John Willis Marsha Winters Lisa Wolfe Mike Woods Brenda Wright Tami Wyckoff 101 102 1978 Brian Adams Julie Andre Mike Anderson Diana Atwood Tom Baker Jonette Barlow Tom Bartlett Brenda Bethel John Bishop Beth Black Karen Brewer Dale Bright Everett Brown Tim Brown PEP RALLY FOOTBALL FIELD THURSDAY 7 30 Handy Buffington Patty Burke Joe Camden Chris Camink Lisha Case Gary Cecil Kevin Cheat wood Kevin Compston Tcri Compston Diane Conley Sharon Conn Jamie Coon Greg Cooper Angela Cortz 1( Keith (.‘ox Steve Carrington Kevin Daley Hill Darnell Myra Davis Darrell Denney Terry Depue Susie Depue Debbie Dever Liz Dickerson Teresa Dillenger Becky Doles Tim Doles Dave Downard Sharon Downard Lori Downey Tom Dye Brenda Edwards ( ail Essman Becky Evans Vicki Ewing Karen Farleigh Regina Faulkner Damn Floyd BauI Vrazee Barbara Frisby Rusty Gains Nanette Gee Rick ( ill Madora Gillum Ray Gilliland Elaine Grant Tony Grey Robert ( ussier Craig Gustin Judy Hansgen 104 I). 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Hartley Doug Hayhurn Beth Henry Joyce Henry Steve Henry Cindy Hollingshead Batty Holt Alan Howell Kathy Howell Ronnie Hudson Dcbhie Israel Melanie Jarvis Jenny Jeffers John Jenkins Kendra Johnston Melinda Johnson Beth Jolly Brian Justice Charlie Justice Chris King Terri King Cliff Kisor Darla Landrum Steve Leach Lillie Leonard Kelli Lewis Danny Lewis Mark Maddox David Maloney Brian Martin John Martin Charles Massie Michelle Massie Jeanne Mayhew John McBride Angela McClain 105 Debbie McClelland Susan VlcCorkle Sharon MrNerlin Jamie Miller Tom Mitchum Theresa Moore Bill Mu I hern Kathy Mulhern Maureen Mulhern Stephanie Mullins Bussell Nichols David Norris Kim Norris Jean Norton Wanda Norton Christine Oths Beth Ousley Bonnie Perkins Tony Perkins Gary Perry Kathy Phillips Tom Plummer Pally Poe Mark Potts Jerry Pugh John Beynolds Jerry Bice Karen Biffe Brenda Bippith Sharon Bose John Boyster Bretta Schrader Janet Scott Mark Sherwood Tony Skeens 106 Debbie Smith Linda Smith Kay Snare Jeff Souder Kobbey Sorrells Korney Spires Terry Stansberry Koger Steele Thahitha Straten Darren Swingle Andrea Taylor David Taylor Teri Taylor Kim Thornton Steve Tilley Margie Trace Chris Tribby Debbie Tribby Tami I nderwood Greg Vickers Kathy Vickers (Charles Yititoe Robin Vititoc Theresa Wagner Danny Walton Tammy Warrington Keith Welch Terry Whaley Candy Wheatley (Gloria Williams Cina Williamson Debbie Williams Tim Williamson Steve Will is Donna Woods Leah Wright Tim Von 107 108 Don Adkins Kandy Arms Mark Arnold Belinda Arthur Barney Bagnall Jeff Bennett Twila Bowling Cheryl Brown Roger Brown Kenny Bronokowski Wayne Butts Chris Burke Dennis Case Loretta Case Kerry Cheatwood David Ciarkston Mike Collins Roxanne Collins Todd Compston Shawn Cox Dennis Cox AI Cupp Brenda Davis Creg Davis Terry Deck George Denney Cathy Dickens David Dillenger 109 Andy Doles Rick Dowdy Linda Downard Rita Drummond Margaret Dye Barry Kdinger Pat Kdwards Erie Ellison Kathy Emmert Kathy Ervin Bonnie Essnian Charlene Ewing Mary Ewing Kohin Ewing Robert Ealk Janice Farley Billy Fitch Tina Garvey Becky Gill Arthur Gillum Rex Gillespie Julie Hamer Paula Henry Tammy Henry Corrina Howell Mike Howell Garv Hubbard Barbara Hudson Rick Hudson Carl Ireland Vickie James Cindy Jayjohn Curtis Jayjohn Jody Jayjohn Bob Jeffries Billy Jenkins Diana Kessler Dennis Kincaid Dorothy King Joyce Kisor J. 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Kisor Melissa Kisor Lynn Kuntx Janice Lambert Nancy Landrum Everett Leach Regina Leach Barbara Lewis no Teresa Littlejohn Christy Mahle Steve Si a lone Tom Maloney Christina Mapes Liza Marks Ccrald Marks Suzy Massie Miehele McClellan Greg MeKinniss Uremia McWhorter 'Pom McWilliams Teresa Miller Mark Milliken Mike Moore Bob Murray Kathy Nettles Don Nichols Kick Norman Dale Ohm Brent Osbourne Don Osbourne Brian Ousley Lori Patton Michael Perkins Rodney Perkins Tammy Perkins Clarice Perry David Perry Mike Phillips Marlin Poe Rick Pond Jeff Preston Robin Radcliffe Naomi Rafferty Dave Radcliff Janice Rhodes Billy Richards Anita Rippeth Sandra Robinson Jeff Royster Diana Simmons Lowell Savage Trina Schrader Wayne Sexton Kathy Sims Sherri Skinner Prieie Smith 111 Dale Sorrell Ken Sorrell Kauri Sorrell Don Soudcrs Tammy Souders Gary Speraw Ray Spearry Dusty Staten Mark Swonger Tony Taylor Tony Thorne Kathy Tilley David Tripp Randy Vance Rose Vance Kim Vickers Anita Weber Mike West Kevin Whaley Tammy Wheatley Georgeann White Teresa W hitmore Malachi Willis Angela Wright 112 Two successful years of operation have proven that the Junior High Student Council is a very worthwhile organization. With the development of a Junior High Student Council, it was discovered that these young people were filled with many new and creative ideas that had gone unnoticed in the past. Hopefully, these young people will initiate some new ideas for the betterment of WHS. JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL: Top: Row 1: Pat Edwards. Row 2, left to right: Sherri Skinner, Dusty Staten. Mitzi Hatley, Diana Walton. Row 3: Dale Sorrell, Robin Radcliff, Mr. Lintala, Adviser. Row 4: Lowell Settles, John Argahright, Mark Swonger, Steve Jones. Bottom Pictures: Junior High Thanksgiving program. 113 This year, for the first time an intramural basketball program was put into operation. The purpose of this special program was to instruct seventh and eighth grade boys in the fundamentals of basketball. This program took the place of seventh and eighth grade interscholastic participation with other schools. Coaches Fyffe and Albert spoke favorably of the potential of these young athletes. Through the use of this program and by emphasizing team effort among all the players, it is believed that these young men will be winners in the future. I he program was conceived and initiated by Wellston High School Athletic Director, Jody Michael. 114 WOLFPACK: Opposite page middle: Left to right: Danny Lockhart, Joey Patton, Kevin Patterson, Don Osbourne, Brad Potter, Greg Martindale, Rohhie Wilbur. BLAZERS: Top picture this page: Left to right: David Jones, Jeff Montgomery, Curtis Jayjohn, Rex Gillespie, Frank McManus, Paul May. WILDCATS: Middle picture this page: I-oft to right: Kerry Chcatwood, Steve Jones, Robbie Norman, Mark Swonger, Mark Millikcn, David Essman, Hands Sims. BUCKEYES: Middle: Left to right: Lowell Settles, Ted Williams, Mike Massie, Marion Spires, Jeff Royster. COALTON CAGERS: Opposite page top: Row 1, left to right: Ron Sirback, Brian King, Mike DeStephen, Terry Cupp, Tim Wheatley. Row 2: Mike Silcox, Randy King, Roger Brown, Al Cupp, Mark Kight, Joe Doles. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS: Opposite page bottom: Row 1, left to right: Robin Radcliff, Teresa Whitmore, Lynn Kuntz, Nancy Landrum. Row 2: Roxanne Collins, Trina Schrader. Row 3: Jackie Miller. 116 117 DISTANCE RUNNERS: Opposite page top: Row I, left to right: E. Norton, D. Kssman, S. Kibler, B. Adams, P. May, P. Angles, R. Hudson. Row 2: L. Leonard, M. Milliken, T. Thorne. R. Maerker. R. Norman. M. Massie, B. Potter, K. Patterson. D. Tripp. HURDLERS: Opposite page middle: Row 1, left to right: S. Benson. K. Bronokowski, J. Patton, R. Sims, D. Lockhart, C. King, C. Jayjohn. Row 2: J. Stewart, B. Osbourne, J. Preston, R. Gillespie, D. Osbourne, D. Kincaid, D. Nichols. FIELD EVENTS: This page top: Row 1, left to right: G. Carpenter, J. Montgomery, M. Montogomery. Row 2: R. Wilbur, C. Carpenter, B. Edinger, T. Roberts. COACH AWARD: This page bottom picture. Brent and Don Osbourne present track coach. Bill Duncan, an award of appreciation. 119 Because the Junior High at Wellston High School is included in the yearbook, the yearbook staff of 1974-75 felt it was only fair to also include Coalton’s Junior High. Coalton has been a part of the Vfellston City School System for many years but in the past has been carelessly neglected. For this reason, pictures ot the Coalton seventh and eighth grades, pictures of the Coalton Junior High Faculty and Principal, and pictures of Coalton athletics and activities have been included. Hopefully, in the future, Coalton will no longer go unnoticed. Pictured on this page are some junior high achievements that merit recognition. At right, Jennifer Fain, displays her science project that earned her a “superior” rating in the local fair, and an “average” rating at the district fair at Athens. The photo at bottom left shows Rick Vlaerker as he sets a new junior high track record in the 880 run. 120 1980 Billy Anderson P. Angles John Argahright Marty Arms Christi Arthur Randy Baisden Marlene Barlow Tami Barlow Michael Benson Steve Benson Troy Bishop Angela Blankenship Ricky Brady Trudy Brady Pam Brooks Beth Brown Ruth Bronokowski Rhoda Bush Susann Canter Brian Camink Rhonda Campbell Jeffery Carey Chris Carpenter Gene Carpenter J. C. Collins Teresa Cook Andrew Cortz Steve Cox 121 Tim Cox Sharon Coy Pam Coy an Daniel Davis Gary Davis Jeff' Davis Ike Dickerson Judy Dodds Kim Doles Joe Doles Shirley Downard Clarissa Downey Jimmy Downey Vicki Downey Shawna Dyson Andrea Ed wards Pam Edwards Stanley Ervin Da id Essman Norma Ewing Grace Exline Ron Exlinc Jennifer Fain Jeri Fannin Robbie Fitch Pam Floyd Carol Frazee Niki Frazee Christine Gardner Jim Garvin Sandy Gee Eugene Gilliland John Goheen Dan Greene Lora Greene Tonyia Hakes Marsha Handley Tim Hartley Mitzi Hatley Fred Henry Riek Henrv Brian Hudson Mary Hollingshead Etta Howell Sherry Howell Jerry Ireland Rhonda Jayjohn Darrell Jones 122 Dave Jones Sieve Jones Jerry Justiee Kathy Keating Scott Kihler Anthony Kight Mark kight Patty Kight Brian king Kandy king Susan kisor Mont a Lewis Lonnie Leonard Danny Lockhart Kick Maerker Beverly Mahlc Jim Marquis Greg Martindale Mike Massie Garrie Matteson Marilyn Matthews John May Scott McClain Theresa McClaski Kick McManaway Frank McManus Jackie Miller Shari Miller Jeff Montgomery Mike Montgomery Pam Nichols Lari Norton Jeff Ousley Jerry Patton Peggy Petrie Lisa Phipps Sandv Phipps Carolyn Plummer Jeff Plummer Brad Potter Victor Kadcliffe Tracey Kider Shirley Rife Tim Roberts Pauline Robinson Karen Rochan Robert Rood Jeff Savage 123 Lowell Settles Danny Shook Nancy Shook Deborah Shotts Michael Silcox Brenda Simpson Handy Sims Donald Sirback Dorene Smathers Tami Smith Sherry Speakman Dicdra Spearry Marion Spires Pepper Staten Randy Staten Rusty Staten Kim Steele Kinda Steele Tina Steele Jack Stewart Dawn Swingle Geoffrey Taylor Todd Thomas Teri Thorne Sheri Trace John Trace Jimmy Tribby Marsha Vance Christine Vickers Mike Vititoe Donald Vititoe Gene Waldron Diane Walton Joyce Ward E a Waters Penny Waters Pam Welch Melissa Whaley Tim Wheatley Robbie Wilbur Martha Williams Ted Williams Kay Williams James Willis Rick Wills Gary W ills Gary W oodruff Vicki Woodruff Leroy W right 124 Compliments of TEEN TOWN Your Uptown Home 12 N. Ohio Avenue_____________________Wellston Compliments of H R COLLINS Wellston Ohio Compliments of DICK BROOKS Western Auto Associate Store Radio Shack Dealer One East Broadway Wellston Ohio Paints Plumbing Supplies Glass WELLSTON HARDWARE S T STORE 8 East Broadway Wellston, Ohio 45692 Jerry Bobst Phone 384-2354 ART EMMERT INSURANCE Auto—Life—Health—Home—Business “Like a good neighbor State Farm is there.” 4 East Broadway Wellston, Ohio Phone 384-2809 126 Tom Lockard Insurance and Real Estate 17 North Ohio Avenue Wellston, Ohio “To Look or List call 384-2020” Compliments of WARD’S DRUG STORE 17 S. Ohio Avenue Wellston Ohio Compliments of WELLSTON STORE COMPANY Wellston Ohio TELEGRAM PRINTERS Wellston, Ohio 45692 G. B. McKinniss Phone 384-2479 384-3381 ARLENE’S TOUCH OF BEAUTY 111 South Ohio Avenue 384-6563 Arlene Finn Brenda Canter Compliments of SIMONS FUNERAL HOME Completely Air-Conditioned F.T. Simons 384-3131 Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK Wellston, Ohio 45692 “We always have time for you BILL’S SPORTING GOODS Ohio Avenue Corner of Portsmouth and Wellston, Ohio Pearl Streets Jackson, Ohio Congratulations to the Class of ’75 Compliments of MAHLE’S CARRY OUT 208 South Penn Avenue Wellston Ohio TALBOTT-WAUGH AGENCY, INC. DEAN LEWIS “Pick Waugh Insurance for the Best.” Chrysler-Plymouth 223 E. 2nd St. in Wellston 66 W. Main St. in Jackson 286-5066 124 South Pennsylvania Avenue Wellston, Ohio 45692 Phone: 384-2177 127 Compliments of WINKLER’S FAMILY SHOE STORE Ohio Avenue Wellston, Ohio Compliments of HARPER'S GROCERY Wellston Ohio Congratulations Class of 1975 SPRINKLES CLEANERS MC NALLY PITTSBURG MANUFACTURING CORPORATION Ohio Division Wellston, Ohio Wellston Ohio Compliments of JENKINS FUNERAL CHAPEL 110 East 2nd Street Wellston, Ohio KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN “Dine in or take out” 1223 South Penn. Wellston, Ohio Phone: 384-3019 Stifle 23 S. Ohio Ave. Wellston Our 52Tid Year 1923-1975 Stores in Wellston, Jackson, and McArthur The Home of Famous Brands FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS” JAN STEELE REALTY JANICE I. STEELE, 384-6301 REALTOR 384-2301 □ REALTOR-ASSOCIATES JAMES H. GETTLES 384-2053 REALTOR' LARRy p WAUGh DANNY L. WAUGH 384-5164 384-3832 H0MES--FARMS ACREAGE--C0MMERICAL FINANCING ARRANGED 108 So. Ohio Ave. Wellston, Ohio Congratulations Class of 1975 BANQUET FOODS CORPORATION THE MILTON BANKING COMPANY Member of F.D.I.C. Wellston, Ohio Full Service Bank Wellston Ohio Drinks of Taste GEM BOTTLING COMPANY Wellston Ohio PENN FURNITURE Custom Kitchens and Vanities Carpet—Furniture—Appliances 113 South Ohio Ave. Wellston, Ohio Phone 384-3625 Compliments of NEWMAN’S GROCERY Top Value Meats Groceries 223 West Broadway Wellston Ohio Compliments of HERCULES TROUSER CO. Wellston Ohio Compliments of J. P. ROGERS MORTUARY East 1st Street Wellston, Ohio BOWMAN THE FLORIST 624 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Phone: 614-384-2734 Wellston Compliments of E. E. CHAMBERS CO. You Store for Latest Fashions Furniture and Appliances SUPER AMERICA 2 South Penn. Ave. Wellston Ohio “The Happy Place to Shop” Ohio For Great Gas and Good Goods Compliments of GARY’S TV AND SERVICE Gary Stabler So. Penn. Ave. Wellston Wellston Ohio Compliments of THE FRICK-GALLAGHER MFG. CO. RAY'S APPLIANCE AND FURNITURE 111 East Second St. Wellston Ohio Compliments of G J AUTO PARTS Wellston Ohio Good Luck Graduates Wellston, Ohio 130 RADIO STATION WKOV THE WELLSTON Compliments of SENTRY DAIRY CORNER Wellston's Newest m Hometown Newspaper li Footer and Soft Ice Cream 384-6786 Wellston Ohio Patrons Betts Market and Hardware Wellston, Ohio Beckner TV Wellston Ohio Gould’s Bakery Wellston Ohio 132 133 And for us there are many more crossroads, faces, places, and activities to come. Remember if we believe we can............WE CAN. 135 Acknowledgments This past year has been a crossroads for me and I'm certain for others. 1 have met friends, co-workers, and an advisor who have all enriched my life more than I can express in words. I wish to thank them for their support and encouragement. Doris Smith, Photography Gordon Morrow, Photography Sis Baker, THE SENTRY, Photography Ken Wood, ICP Representative Mr. William Lockhart, Principal, WHS Mrs. Sadie Ford, Secretary, WHS Faculty and students of WHS I would also like to give a special ' I hanks to the people who worked long hours in the completion of this year’s X-RAY. Chip Lockard Ruth Taylor Mike Oths Val Dye Phillip Dickerson Dave Swonger And especially, I thank my advisor and my friend, Mitchell Baker. Editor, Lisa Jones 136 HI