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

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1977 volume:

THE TIMES OF YOUR LIFE' WELLSTON HIGH SCHOOL WELLSTON, OHIO 45692 Bobbi Jo Ervin, Editor GOOD MORNING YESTERDAY X-RAY 77 YOU WAKE UP Waking up to new horizons makes each day in itself a beginning. Creating memories by pushing the past farther in the back of our minds allows us room to grow. As we meet life’s challenges by growing older and more mature, we also realize our whole life is ahead of us. The entire world is ours to explore and education is the key that opens life’s door. TABLE OF CONTENTS Opening 1- 9 Seniors 10-33 Faculty 34- 43 Happenings 44- 85 Underclassmen .. 86-107 Junior High 108-123 Advertisements .. 124-136 2 AND TIME HAS SLIPPED AWAY We always seem surprised when another birthday rolls by or when summer is looking us in the face again. Like the saying Time sure flies when you’re having fun”, how true this is when you're thinking in terms of your high school career. It seems like only yesterday you were making out a freshman schedule and now you're making that final walk across the stage to receive your diploma. Don’t be too surprised when you realize “Time Has Slipped Away in high school and it is time to say Fare-Well to W.H.S. 3 THEN SUDDENLY IT’S HARD TO FIND What am I to do? It’s a hard question, isn’t it! Decision after decision is made because they have to be made. Yet, when the chips are down, you somehow seem to come through. It's a wonderful feeling to know that you have accomplished something on your own, just you and your self-reliance. You went that extra yard for the first down, you stayed up until 2:00 studying lines for the play, you gave up part of your vacation to march in the hot sun or you were the one to run those 20 extra laps while others cheated. It wasn't easy but you finished and what did you accomplish from the experience? Self-respect, and really isn’t that what it’s all about. 4 THE MEMORIES YOU LEFT BEHIND Leaving high school and friends is a hard and sad experience for any senior, but memories you leave to underclassmen will linger long after your absence. By participation you show leadership in what you do and set a certain guideline for others to follow. Set a good example for others to follow and leave memories that you can be proud of and others can cherish. 5 REMEMBER Do you remember . . . Your first day as a freshman, or your very first band or choir show, what about the time you had your chance to be a hero, but instead you fumbled and lost the game, the prom, or your first REAL love? Finally you entered into a whole new stage in life . . . the high school years. Then . . . just as soon as you enter, you are completing a stepping stone in the game of life. This time can be joyous or painful for a graduate. Yet, the thrill and excitment of entering into the world can be a wonderful and exciting experience. It could be thought of in terms of a closed door waiting to be entered and explored. 6 DO YOU REMEMBER? THE TIME’S OF YOUR LIFE “There is a right time for everything. A time to be born, a time to die; a time to plant, a time to harvest; a time to kill, a time to heal; a time to destroy, a time to rebuild; a time to cry, a time to laugh; a time to grieve, a time to dance; a time for scattering stones, a time for gathering stones; a time to hug, a time not to hug; a time to find, a time to lose; a time for keeping, a time for throwing away; a time to tear, a time to repair; a time to be quiet, a time to speak up; a time for loving, and a time for hating.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-9 .................IN 77 These have been the times of your life in 77, hope you enjoyed them. Yesterday’s happenings are only good for a quick smile or a glimmer of tears. What is important is tomorrow. The time’s of your life will either be good or bad, depending on how you look at them. Everything can not be a bed of roses, take the good for what it is and except the bad for what good can come from it. The time’s of your life can be fullfilling or empty, successful or unsuccessful depending on what you do now. Remember “Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life.” f 1. Kathy is a Quick-Change Artist. 2. Seniors busy decorating for Jr. Sr. After Party. 3. Tony practicing shot putt technique. 4. Peg and Sheri are busy at work. 5. Bruce takes a break. 6. Connie takes time out for her picture. 7. Queen Kathy receives a kiss. 12 John Carey Roger Compston Carolyn Cline Marty Conley Peggy Chevalier Doug Conger Rose Coon Darius Davis Tammi Cox Rhonda Davis Dave Darling Cindy Dixon 5 1. Rich, along with classmates, reached a milestone—Graduation. 2. Coach DeCastro assists Aria in tennis. 3. Kathy and Sharon lighting their candle during Tri-Hi-Y induction. 4. Kathy and Sheri smiling during half time routine. 5. Heidi, a member of W.S.T.N., videotapes the baseball game with Jackson. 15 Donna Fannin Vangia Farley Tom Fannin Randy Faught 1. Vicki seems solemn after her first full day of classwork. 2. Peg looks shocked when report cards came out. 3. Cheerleaders. Bobbi and Julie assist in the annual burning of the Jackson dummy. 4. Debbie aids in the painting of the Home Economics room. 5. Heloisa and Ellem show the Brazilian way of volleyball. 6. Lisa. Nancy, and Amber receive their Tri-Hi-Y officers' pins at the pizza party. 17 SENIOR SCHOLARS 3 1. VALEDICTORIAN—Aria Gilliland. 2. SALUTATORIAN—Kathy Oths. 3. SENIOR SCHOLARS—Row 1: Left to Right: A. Gilliland, K. Oths, L. Wolfe, A. Jayjohn. Row 2: J. Fraley, C. Skinner, K. Staten, K. Stephenson. 4. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY—Row 1: K. Specht, L. Wolfe, K. Stephenson. Row 2: V. Arthur, A. Jayjohn, B. Ervin. Row 3: N. Thorne, K. Oths, G. Shifflet. Row 4: P. Chevalier, J. Fraley. 18 4 1. Senior Volleyball players receive plaques at the fall banquet. 2. Besides being a scholar, Kathy is very active in school activities including band. 3. WSTN MEMBERS: Row 1: S. Perkins, M. Rupert, B. Ervin. Mr. Lintala, Advisor. Row 2: J. Tucker, V. Arthur. H. Beck. M. Morrow. 4. Georganna taking the Betty Crocker Homemaker Test which won her first place at WHS. 5. BAND SENIORS: Row 1: A. Jayjohn, K. Specht, T. Wyckoff. Row 2: P. Chevalier, G. Shifflett, A. Gilliland, L. Wolfe. K. Stephenson. M. Kibler. Row 3: S. Border. J. Beekman, M. Montgomery, J. Fraley, C. Midkiff, K. Oths. Row 4: Mr. Bungart. Director. 19 Vicki Faught Jeff Fraley Beth Fuller Andrea Gallivan Debbie Gill Bob Gill John Gillespie Madora Gillum Annette Goodman Tony Grey Neal Griffith Jo Ellen Handley 1. Seniors enjoy Class Day 77. 2. Bob takes advantage of free bowling after graduation. 3. Senior Representatives had a very busy year. 4. Keith and Tom discover how cold it is to videotape a football game. 5. Ron, Bob, Dave, and Terry—Stooges 4”. 6. A typical day In 4th period government class during the news. 7. Annette is all smiles after bowling a strike. ?l Mark Harper Barry Henry Tony Hatley Randy Henry Harold Hedrick James Hollingshead 1. Aria receiving her Senior Volleyball award from Coach Kibler. 2. Tammie learns how to type her own blood. 3. Bob warms up before entering the game. 4. Peg executing her routine during half time. 5. Sharon tries her skills at blood typing. 23 On May 25, the Senior Class let their hair down and presented the annual Class Day Exercises. A fun day for reminiscing and remembering, the final production proved to be one of the most enjoyable ever. Pictures 1 and 2 are of the skit The 12 Years of School which was one of the highlights of the day. 3. Mr. Lintala proved to be the fastest gong in the west during the Gong Show”. 4. Sheri and Vicki were Simese Twins singing Love Will Keep Us Together . 5. Mr. Nicodemo, student teacher in government, along with Mr. Lintala and Miss Lewis were the panelists. 6. Mark and Bobbi read the Class Will. 7. Dave, Class President, welcomed parents and students to the show. 8. Bellowing Bertha, starring Mark, was quickly gonged by the judges. 9. To conclude the show various teachers and administrators were presented with gifts. 10. Bobbi's skit I Think I Love You won first place in the Gong Show . 11. Georganne’s presentation of On The Good Ship Lollypop came in a close second. 12. Jim Nicodemo was given a set of miniature golf clubs. 25 John Johnson Jim Kessler Tim Justice Besty King 1. Tri-Hi-Y Seniors pose happily for their picture at the induction ceremonies. 2. Barry shows off his successful backhand during a match. 3. Vicki Faught and Vicki Arthur show with pride their Bunny Cake they made during Home Economics Class. 4. Julie seems very happy about something. 5. Ron, WHS Basketball Captain, adds two points to the team total and to his own to make him one of the league’s leading scorers. 6. Doug takes one more lap around the fire and then throws the Jackson dummy into the flames. 7. Seniors Kathy, Barry, and Aria provided leadership for the WHS Tennis team. 27 Donna King Joy LeMay Sharon McNerlin Craig Midkiff Mike Morrow Julie Nigh Angela McClalne Chris Miller Heloisa Noaves Kathy McManis Miles Montgomery Beth Ousley 1 2 3 1. Sharon was one of the new senior members of Tri-Hi-Y; therefore, she had to go through initiation like all the juniors. 2. Georganne was the winner of the Betty Crocker Award and Miss Lillich presented her with a plaque during Awards Day. 3. A typical look from Tammie. 4. Kathy looks like she is concentrating on something—but what, or who? 5. Kathy enjoying the Jr. Sr. Banquet. 6. John is ready to take off during practice. 29 Maria Rupert Mark Saltsman Georganna Shifflet John Shriver Paul Sirback Tammi Sowers Kathy Specht Kim Staten Kathy Stephenson Nancy Thorne Jim Tucker Janet Vititoe 30 Richard Wagner Candy West Larry Whetstone Ethel Williams Mark Williams Marsha Winters Lisa Wolfe Mike Woods Tammie Wyckoff D.J. Hartley Connie Skinner Minnie Skinner 31 %n COMMENCEMENT At the close of the 91 st annual Commencement Exercises, May 26, 1977, 137 graduates became alumni of Wellston High School. Having attained this milestone in life, these young men and women will begin a new life. Some will attend college, some will chose a working career, and others will be married, yet the friendships and memories that they have of the 12 years together will be longlasting and cherised. 1. 1977 Senior Class. 2. Mark receives his diploma after 12 years of hard work. 3. Mike has also reached the final stage in high school. 4. Maria looks happy about graduating. 5. The speakers gather in front of the crowd. 6. Heloisa receives her diploma. 7. A large crowd is present for graduation. 8. Kathy leads class into the auditorium. Class Colors: Spring green, yellow. white. Class Flower: For-Get-Me-Nots Class Song: You Can Go Your Own Way. Class Motto: Do not follow where the path leads, rather go where there is no path and make a trail. 8 Admmhmmm ADMINISTRATION The Wellston School Board members meet regularly with the Superintendent and members of the faculty to formulate policies that will enable our schools to operate effectively. Often the public is invited so that they might express their desires and seek solutions to any problems that might arise during the school year. We appreciate the time and effort this group puts into their responsible job. 1. SECRETARY—Mrs. Kathy McCorkle. 2. SUPERINTENDENT —Mr. Ralph McCormick. 3. BOARD OF EDUCATION—(left to right) Mr. George Trace, PRESIDENT; Mrs. Doris Ann May, Mr. Paul King, Mr, Dick Brooks. Mr. Bruce Kuntz, Mr. Paul Frick. 4. Rosie Poling—PAYROLL CLERK Mrs. Doris Ann May-CLERK OF THE BOARD. 36 5 1. Mrs. McCorkle answers phone. 2. SPEECH HEARING THERAPIST — Beverly McGee. 3. Mr. Trace granting diploma. 4. SECRETARY — Pearl Perkins. 5. TITLE I COORDINATOR ELEMENTARY SUPERVISOR — Cecilia Maerker. 6. Mr. Trace handing out diplomas for graduates. 7. SECRETARY — Linda Smith. 3T HIGH SCHOOL STAFF 1. HIGH SCHOOL SECRETARY—Mrs. Sadie Ford. 2. HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL—Mr. William Lockart. 3. Mr. Lockart reviewing the morning announcements before reading them. 4. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL —Mr. William Hayden. 5. ATTENDANCE OFFICER—Miss Wilma Moshier. 38 Grace Adkins Art Tom Baker Industrial Arts Tom Cooper Typing, Accounting ivi u o i u , v i • — Marching Concert Roselin Deinzer Remedial Reading John Albert Driver’s Education Shirley Blair French, Spanish Ida Mae Crabtree Sophomore English Mitchell Baker Guidance Counselor, X-Ray Advisor, N.H.S. Advisor, Class Play Advisor, Clerk-Student Activities. Gary Bungart Jane Downard Remedial Reading Aid Patsy Greathouse Library Aid Mac Holiday Industrial Arts Eleanor Essman Librarian Harold Harper American History, Head of History Dept. Nancy Kibler Physical Education, Girl's Volleyball, Gymnastics, and Softball Coach. Conrad Fulton Vocational Agriculture, FFA Advisor Pat Hendershott Algebra, Head Baseball Coach, Freshman Basketball Coach Ralph Kishbaugh E.M.R. Donna Kisor Study Hall Monitor Brian Lintala Senior Government, Civics, WSTN Advisor Jody Michael Athletic Director, Head Football Coach, Family Living, Sociology Jean Lewis Head of English Dept., Junior English, Senior Composition Literature Shirley Marsh School Nurse’s Aid Mark Mullins Physical Education —Jr. High, Driver’s Education, Jr. Varsity Basketball Coach Allice Lillich Home Economics, FHA Advisor Pat McKeown E.M.R. Sandra Nodruff Vocal Music, Opus VI, Senior Choir, Senior Class Advisor, Class Play Advisor. Rick Perdue Chemistry, Head Basketball Coach, Assistant Football Coach Garrett Powers Physical Education, Health Wendell Smith General Math Ed Ruth Head of Math Dept., Geometry, Math Club, Senior Math, Physics, Electricity. Doris Smith Home Economics, Tri-Hi-Y Advisor, Junior Class Advisor Tim Steiner Freshman English Steve West Biology, Head Track Coach, Assistant Football Coach Robert Staggs Guidance Counselor Susan Will School Nurse CUSTODIANS Left to Right: Ed Saltsman, Anna Black, Ronnie Potts. CAFETERIA STAFF Left to Right: Patty McWilliams, Melvina Burke, Lydian Walburn. 43 WHS ROCKETS 1 1. Wellston halfback gains valuable yardage. 2. Anxiously waiting on the sideline. 3. Wellston offense on the attack. 4. Watching the action. 5. VARSITY FOOTBALL SQUAD: Row 1: D. Darling. Head Trainer; M. Simpson. R. Royster. J. Vickers. J. Brady. D. Conger. A. McGee, J. Exline. R. Compston, J. Johnson, R. Henry. Row 2: D. Lewis. Manager; T. Baker. J. Patton. D. Osborne. C. Jayjohn, C. Miller. T. Grey. B. Downard, T. Dixon. B. Osborne. R. Buffington. Row 3: C. Carpenter, B. Potter, J. Montgomery. R. Gillespie. K. Cheatwood. B. Edinger. J. Barnett. J.P. Kisor, D. Newman. P. May. B. Martin. K. Patterson. P. Edwards. Trainer; Row 4: J. Carey. R. McManaway. M. Massie. D. Lockart. L. Settles. G. Martindill, T. Roberts. R. Sims, S. Benson, J. Trace. G. Carpenter. 6. WELLSTON COACHING STAFF: R. Perdue. J. Michaels. Head Coach; S. West. 7. Wellston Reserves in action. 46 6 The 1976 edition of the Wellston Golden Rocket football team finished Jhe season with a respectable 3-7 record. Under the capable leadership of Head coach Jody Michael and his dedicated staff of assistant coaches, Rick Perdue, and Steve West, the often-time smaller and less experienced Rocket team time and time again proved their ability to compete with any area team. The season could best be described as a rebuilding period. With the utilization of several fine underclassmen the team will, in the near future, be a group of experienced and mature athletes. Even with the loss of thirteen seniors last year this will be no deterrent to the fine group of returning lettermen and other experienced underclassmen. With these factors in mind the future of the Golden Rockets is an extremely promising one. 47 QUEEN KATHY REIGNS OVER HOMECOMING 77 On the chilly evening of October 29 the traditional homecoming festivities began with the parade around the football field. Miss Kathy Stephenson was selected by the student body of WHS to reign as the 1976 Homecoming Queen. The pictures on this page recapture the happy moments as Kathy was announced queen. 1. Senior attendant Julie Nigh and her father Mr. Jack Nigh. 2. Underclassmen attendants, left to right, Jackie Miller, Freshman; Teresa Miller, Sophomore, and Myra Davis, Junior. 3. Senior attendant Kathy Oths and father Mr. Joe Oths. 4. The 1977 Homecoming Court reigns over the Wellston Athens football game. 5. Senior attendant Vicki Arthur and her father Mr. Johnnie Arthur. 49 VERY ACTIVE TRI-HI-Y Tri-Hi-Y is a very active group at WHS. Under the supervision of their advisor, Mrs. Doris Smith, they sponsor dances, have initiations, collect for the heart fund and have pizza parties. In all it is a very worthwhile organization. 1 3 Juniors going through initiation. 2. Members busily decorating for the Homecoming. 4. TRI-HI-Y MEMBERS: Row 1: T. Wyckoff, B. Ervin, K. Specht, B. King, P. Chevalier, M. Ruppert, A. Jayjohn, L. Wolfe, President; N. Thorne, S. Border, K. Oths, G. Shifflett, K. Stephenson, V. Arthur, J. Nigh, J. Handley. Row 2: T. Warrington, T. Dillinger, K. Phillips, T. Moore, B. Henry, A. Gilliland, S. Perkins, H. Noaves, S. McNerlin, M. Massie, L. Downey, K. Mulhern, D. Conley. Row 3: Mrs. Smith, M. Trace, K. Vickers, J. Mayhew, K. Snare, T. Compston, B. Jolly, G. Essman, C. Oths, A. McClaine, B. Evans, J. Jeffers, S. McCorkle, P. Burke. 50 3 Although WSTN, Wellston Student Television Network, is only in its second year at Wellston it serves a useful purpose to both school and community by video taping sport games, plays, school board meetings, and classes. Mr. Lintala, WSTN Advisor,teaches the class various T.V. methods and demonstrates useage of the equipment, while two year student Jim Tucker was the director of the crew. 1. WSTN MEMBERS: Sitting—M. Rupert, B. Ervin, S. Perkins. Standing—J. Tucker, Mr. Lintala, M. Morrow, H. Beck, V. Arthur. 2. Jim Tucker handles the controls, watches monitors, and signals the camermen. 3. Mike Morrow at the back-stop camera. si STUDENT COUNCIL HAS BUSY AND FUN YEAR The Wellston Student Council is a very active organization and had a very successful year. The responsibility of advisor was assumed by Mr. William Fyffe because Mr. Jim Sheets left the school system. Each grade from seventh to twelfth is represented. At the end of the school year an election is held where five new representatives are chosen from each grade and a new president and vice president are elected. During the 76-77 year student council accomplished a number of helpful projects for the school and the community like the painting and distributing of trash cans to help clean the school yard, collecting money for muscular dystrophy, having a party for J-Vac Industries, and sponsoring dances for Jr. High and the High School. 52 I. MEMBERS OF STUDENT COUNCIL: Row 1: R. Leach. B. Ervin, A. Jayjohn, K. Oths, V. Arthur, J. Nigh, P. Chevalier, C. Jayjohn. Row 2: C. Nettles, L. Case, G. Essman, P. Burke, J. Jeffers, B. Jolly. D. Kessler, B. Essman, J. Plummer, T. Brady. R. Bronokowski. Row 3: S. Benson, Mr. Sheets, M. Hatley, M. Swonger, G. Davis, H. Haughn. 2. Cricket, vice-president, is the fonz during the Thanksgiving assembly. 3. Several members are mouseketeers during the same assembly. 4. One of the money making projects was a dunking booth at the county fair. 5. Kathy, president, takes her turn at being dunked. 6. Student Council’s type of turkey is Gall. 7. Members of the Student Council Powderpuff football team which played Vinton Co. and won. 53 WHS PEP BOOSTERS 54 Cheerleaders are the spirit boosters of any school and at Wellston this is also true. After attending camp at Toledo, and raising money for new uniforms, they conducted a little cheerleader clinic to help better the future cheerleaders of WHS. 4 1. Julie leads in a side line. 2. VARSITY SQUAD: Row 1: B. Ervin, Row 2: C. Oths, M. Trace, J. Nigh, Captain; Row 3: L. Downey, Row 4: H. Beck. 3. RESERVES: Row 1: R. Radcliff, R. Collins, Captain; J. Rhodes, N. Landrum, Row 2: B. Essman.T. Schrader. B. Davis. 4. Sandy and Trudie executing a mount. 5. Heidi doing her thing. 6. Bobbi doesn't seem to happy. 7. Varsity squad and their advisor, Mrs. Linda Perdue, at the sports banquet. 8. FRESHMEN: Left to Right: D. Swingle, P. Edwards, Captain; T. Brady, C. Vickers, S. Gee. 55 FHA FFA CLUB The FFA and FHA are two worthwhile organizations that are designed to educate students in the business of agriculture and the importance of a good home and family life. The FFA and FHA advisors are Mr. Conrad Fulton and Miss Alice Lillich. i 1. FHA OFFICERS: Row 1: D. Conley. D. Dever. Row 2: K. Vickers, I. Bush, G. Shifflett. 2. FHA MEMBERS: Row 1: G. Exline. K. Vickers, G. Shifflett, D. Dever, D. Conley, I. Bush. Row 2: K. Rochan, R. Campbell, S. Kisor, C. Skinner. K. Dickens, Miss Lillich. Row 3: T. Rider. B. Gill, A. Edwards, S. Cox. P. Coyan. 3. FFA MEMBERS: Row 1: Mr. Conrad Fulton. D. Hayburn, K. Sims, K. Parsons, M. Sherwood. Row 2: R. Hudson, S. Malone, C. Burke. G. McKinniss, P.D. Angles, R. Radcliff, T. Wheatley. S. Miller, K. Steele. J. Dowdy. Row 3: T. Bishop, T. Bartlett, J. Bishop, R. Dowdy, M. Jeffries, G. Carpenter, I. Dickerson, S. Carrington, J. Tribby, R. Spearry. T. Deck, R. Gillespie, D. Greene, B. Gussler, T. Hartley, C. Massie, C. Mahle. 56 MATH AND SCIENCE CLUBS The Math and Science Clubs are designed to give the students of WHS the incentive to increase their knowledge and interest in the fields of Math and Science. Science Club participates in the annual Science Fair in Athens. These clubs are under the supervision of Mr. Ed Ruth and Mr. Don Walton. 4 1. MATH CLUB MEMBERS: Row 1: L. Wolfe, M. Beatty, A. Gilliland, H. Noaves, N. Thorne, K. Stephenson, Mr. Ruth. Row 2: D. Osborne, R. Wagner, D. Dever, K. Vickers, K, Oths, J. Beekman, J. Tucker. Row 3: D. Taylor, J. Fraley, M. Harper, J. Kessler. R. Garey, D. Darling, A. Gallivan, R. Arthur. 2. SCIENCE CLUB PARTICIPANTS: Left to Right: S. Cox, J. Dodds. P. Edwards. 3. Mr. Ruth checking out the equipment in the electronics lab. 4. One of many science fair projects. 3 57 WHS BAND The 1976-77 Marching Rockets experienced a very eventful year. The dream of marching fully attired in new uniforms became a reality this year with the help of a generous and supportive community. The highlight of the marching season consisted of a first place trophy captured at the Miamisburg Band Competition. In the Spring the entire group of bands, including the fifth and sixth grade bands, directed by Mr. Bill Shumate, and the Intermediate and Senior Concert Bands presented their annual concert to an appreciative audience. T ' 1D£C£S£ 0N { HIGH SCHOOL i i CONGRATULATION S FIRST PLACE AT MIAMISBURG 1. School sign depicts the first place win a Miamisburg for the Marching Rockets. 2. Head Majorette—Kathy Specht. 3. The Wellston Marching Rockets. 4. Becky Evans shows her good drum technique. 5. Trombones sound off during half time show. 6. WHS MAJORETTES: Row 1: Left to Right: Flag Carriers—L. Owrey, D. Owrey. Row 2: Head Majorette, Kathy Specht. Row 3: M. Kibler, T. Miller. P. Chevalier. T. Wyckoff. Row 4: K. Oths. S. Border. R. Collins. A. Jayjohn. 59 1 SR. CHOIR OPUS The WHS SENIOR CHOIR, under the direction of Miss Sandra Nodruff, is a very active group that puts in many hours of hard work throughout the school year. The time and devotion that the choir puts into their practices can be described in two words—Spring Sing. Although Spring Sing is the main activity and goal of the choir, it also provides the student body with assemblies for special occasions as Thanksgiving, Christmas, including the Handel’s Messiah, and graduation. The Senior Choir is an organization of devoted students that the High School can be proud of. From the Senior Choir comes a small singing ensemble—OPUS VI. Opus VI performs at school assemblies and also at various social and community events. It is a self-supporting group that practices weekly. Besides singing perfection they also have a fun time and develop friendships toward one another. 60 6 1. SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS: Row 1: D. Staten. P. Nichols. S. Phipps. J. Hamer. G. Waldron. C. Justice, J. Trace. S. Cox. R. Staten. K. Specht. N. Landrum. S. Skinner. M. Price, L. Case. Row 2: S. Gee, G. Exline. K. Stephenson, P. Coyan, S. Jones. T. McWilliams. B. Bennett. R. Nichols. J. Plummer. M. Vance. T. Brady. T. Littlejohn. R. Bush. C. Nettles. Row 3: J. Nigh. B. Ervin, P. Chevalier. A. Courts. M. Trace. M. Beatty. D. Osborne. J. Argabright, J. Stewart. M. Montgomery. S. Kibler, R. Rood. J. Mayhew. R. Collins. T. Schrader. M. Kibler, Row 4: B. Schrader. C. Oths. A. Gallivan. M. Hatley, M. Kisor. L. Pella, R. Vance. M. Morrow. P. Edwards, S. Perkins, L. Kuntz. B. Evans. D. Swingle. I. Bush. 2. OPUS VI MEMBERS: Left to Right: J. Fraley. C. Oths. S. Kibler. B. Schrader. B. Bennett. B. Evans, R. Nichols. T. Littlejohn. T. McWilliams, N. Landrum. M. Beatty. K. Stephenson. J. Plummer. B. Ervin. P. Edwards. K. Specht. 3. Tom and Russell sing a duet during graduation. 4. Miss Nodruff directing during the Christmas Assembly. 4. Opus girls. 5. Opus guys. 6. Bob, Tom and Nancy entertain during a Christmas Skit. 61 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL RESERVE VOLLEYBALL Starting early in the summer for conditioning, Mrs. Kibler’s Volleyball Team had a somewhat successful season. After losing only two seniors from the past team, the Rockettes came back strong with good leadership from the returning lettermen. After long practices of solid setting, bumping, and spiking it finally paid off with many victories over rivals and opponents. Next year’s squad will be highly inexperienced with only one returning Varsity player, but with practice, they will strive to be more improved and win many victories for WHS in the future. rftLLSro 1. Members of the varsity team anxiously await the decision of the referee. 2. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM: Row 1: C. Skinner, Captain; A. Gilliland, A. Jayjohn, K. Stephenson, S. Perkins, M. Kibler, V. Arthur. Row 2: S. Mullins, M. Rupert, E. Toastes, K. Oths, H. Noaves, A. Gallivan, B. Ervin, Mrs. Kibler. 3. RESERVE TEAM: Row 1: K. Baker, B.J. Mahle. P. Staten, C. Nettles, B. Edwards, S. Skinner, D. Staten, Captain. Row 2: Coach Kibler, K. Williams, M. Hatley, R. Leach, T. Garey, P. Coyan, M. Price. 4. Varsity practicing their spikes before a game. 5. Practicing spikes pays off during the game. 6. Mitzi and team mates ready for the return. 7. B.J. and Karen playing on defense. 43 WHS VARSITY ROCKETS The 1976-1977 Golden Rocket basketball squad under new Head coach Rick Perdue finished the year with three wins. Two of these wins were at the hands of the Athens Bulldogs and the third was an exciting and well earned victory over arch rival Jackson in the final game of the season. The record does not fully display the excitement and action that the two teams provided to the fans of Wellston. With the return of several fine underclassmen the future of the Wellston Rockets is an extremely exciting one. 3 4 VARSITY BASKETBALL ROCKETS — Row 1: Left to Right: J. Royster, S. Pugh, M. Conley. B. Aborts, J. Exline. Row 2: Coach Rick Perdue, R. Royster, J. Martin, D. Swingle, R. Gilliland, R. Hudson, B. Buckley, Manager, P. Edwards. 64 6 1. John Martin goes high in his attempt to score two points. 2. The thrill of victory over Jackson. 3. Ron Hudson, second leading scorer in the league, goes up for two. 4. Senior basketball players honored at annual winter sports banquet—Marty Conley and Ron Hudson. 5. Fast paced action at Ironton. 6. Mark Swonger displays form in shooting for two. THE JUNIOR VARSITY ROCKETS — Row 1: Left to Right: M. Spires, M. Perkins, P. May, C. Jayjohn, J. Royster, Row 2: Coach Mark Mullen, M. Swonger, R. Norman, K. Patterson, D. Osborne. K. Butcher. 65 Although girl’s sports are less talked about than male sports it does not mean they are less Important. Girl athletes are abundant and very talented at WHS. Two excellent examples are — the Gymnastics and Softball Teams. Due to bad weather the gymnastic team could not attend all the matches, but practices continued in the cold gym through January and next year’s team will be ready for action. Practicing daily the Softball Team built stamina that makes a team successful. Next year, boys beware, girl’s sports should be better than ever and one of the main topics at WHS. 8 1. Senior members of the Gymnastic Team with Coach Kibler at the sports banquet 2. SOFTBALL TEAM: Row 1: K. Baker, S. Downard. M. Leach. D. Staten. L. Case. J. Scott. Row 2: Coach Kibler. L. Case. S. Mullins. T. Garey. S. Skinner. B.J. Mahle, P. Staten. Row 3: M. Hatley. C. Oths. M. Trace. D. Smith. K. Oths. R. Leach. S. Adkins. 3. Kathy executing the balance beam routine. 4. Karen on the beam while team mate Becky watches. 5. Kathy calling the balls behind the plate. 6. Loretta looks like she’s ready to run to third. 7. GYMNASTIC TEAM: Row 1: C. Skinner. T. Rider. M. Kibler. J. Miller. H. Beck. S. Skinner. D. Staten. K. Baker. Row 2: Coach Kibler. A. Jayjohn. T. Schrader. L. Kuntz. M. Rupert. J. Mayhew. A. Gallivan. C. Oths. A. Taylor. B. Evans. 8. Coach Kibler watching Kathy’s technique in catching during practice. 67 iV DOGPATCH, U.S.A. SADIE HAWKINS The Sadie Hawkins is an annual dance sponsored by Student Council. The dance was held at Dogpatch, U.S.A., better known as Central Gym. There were many surprises in store tor the gals and guys that attended. One was a well known band, Marble Fawn”. Wedding ceremonies were pertormed tor the Daisy Maes and their Lll’ Abners by Marryin' Sam, alias, Brian Lintala. Pictures were taken tor those who wished to remember the evening. 1. Daisy Kathy and LU' Dean pose tor a picture. 2. Marryin' Sam and a likely couple. 3. Ticket takers. B0YS7GIRLS’ STATE DELEGATES Each year the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary sponsors juniors to be delegates to the annual Buckeye Boys’ and Girls’ State. The boys attend Ohio University and the girls Capital University for a week of learning about government through actually participating in a mock election for government offices. The week is a series of campaigning, meetings, and elections, defeat or success, learning and fun, but through it all it is a week of knowledge and friendships that will never be forgotten. 69 1. BUCKEYE BOYS' STATE DELEGATES: T. Baker, G. Pugh, R. Mannering, C. King. 2. BUCKEYE GIRLS' STATE DELEGATES: Row 1: P. Burke, L. Downey, D. Dever. Row 2: B. Schrader, S. McCorkle, C. Oths. Not pictured: S. Hayth and Jenny Jeffers replaced D. Dever. 1 -?0 ATHLETES ARE AWARDED Each year young athletes are recognized and honored for participation in their respective sport. This recognition and honor is given to these young people because of their efforts and dedication to sports at WHS. These banquets are co-sponsored by the WHS Team Mothers and the Athletic Dept. 7 1. Doug Conger receives All S.E.O.A.L. Award , along with Terry Dixon at the All League Banquet held at Ironton. 2. Tim Roberts receives football awards. 3. Brad Potter is granted a football award. 4. Senior Cheerleaders are awarded. 5. Tom Baker, John Johnson, and Jerry Patton receive trophies during the league competition in track. 6. Mike Massie receives a Reserve Basketball award. 7. Linda Perdue giving Julie Nigh her Cheerleading charm. 6 71 MUSICAL FAIRY TALE COMES TO LIFE ON WHS STAGE “Once Upon A Mattress” is a take off from the fairy tale, “The Princess and the Pea.” The story is told through the eyes of a traveling Minstrel in the fifteenth century. This fable takes place in a tiny kingdom ruled by a very aggressive queen and a mute king. The kingdom is in a sad state because a princess of royal blood has to be found for the handsome prince to marry or no one would be permitted to be married. Even when a princess is found she must pass a test devised by the queen. The queen is domineering; therefore, she draws up a difficult test that even a true princess could fail. 72 7 1. Prince Dauntless, Jeff Plummer, sings a song of love to the Princess Winnifred, Melissa Kisor. 2. The Minstrel. Tom McWilliams, and the Jester, Scott Kibler try to entice the secret of the royalty test from the Wizard, Steve Jones. 3. Lady Larken, Nancy Landrum, is caught by King Sextimus, Mark Beatty, in her attempt to escape from the kingdom. 4. The Royal Family watches enthusiastically as another princess fails the test and receives the bird”. 5. Sir Harry, Bob Bennett, announces the arrival of Princess Winnifred. 6. Queen Aggravain, Bretta Schrader, sings of sensitivity to her devious Wizard. 7. The Jester and the Minstrel watch curiously as the Wizard tries another feat of magic. “THIS ONE’S FOR YOU” On April 29, the Junior Class of WHS presented the annual Jr.-Sr. Banquet Prom, This One’s For You . The cafeteria was changed into a beautiful ballroom after many long hours of decorating by the juniors. Following a buffet dinner, the couples danced to the prom music of “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”. To complete a happy evening, the senior class sponsored a disco after party with Disc Jockey Uncle Dougger providing the music. After several hours of dancing, couples departed to various places for breakfast. 1. Junior and Senior Class officers were the guests at the banquet and were seated at the head table. 2. Decorations, colors of the rainbow, were beautifully arranged. 3. Bob and Russell sang a duet. 4. Opus VI provided musical entertainment at the Banquet. 5. Faculty and students enjoyed the prom. 6. Pegg and Chris enjoyed the slower music. 7. Everyone enjoyed the buffet banquet. 8. Gail welcomed students and faculty to the banquet. 9. Tom and Michelle joined Mike and Amber after dancing. 75 NHS INDUCTION One of the highest honors that can be accorded a student is election to the WHS Chapter of National Honor Society. These students chosen by the faculty to be members of the society are honored at an annual banquet. The banquet, held May 25, also serves as the annual induction of new NHS members. At the conclusion of the induction ceremony, Dr. Dwight Pugh, from Ohio University, spoke to the group and emphasized the need for students to be themselves. The evening concluded with the introduction of honor students by National Honor Society Advisor, Mr. Mitchell Baker. 4 SCHOLARS MERIT HONORS AND AWARDS 1. TOP RANKING JUNIORS: Debbie Dever, D.J. Hartley, Beth Ousley. Not pictured: Kendra Johnston and Angela Courts Sorrell. 2. TOP RANKING SOPHOMORES: Precious Hedricks, Christine Mapes, Michelle McClellan, David Newman, Mark Swonger. Not pictured: Barney Bagnell. 3. TOP RANKING FRESHMEN: Dawn Swingle, B.J. Mahle, Stephen Cox, Karen Baker, Marcia Vance. 4. SCHOLARSHIP TEAM: Row 1: K. Ervin, P. Burke. A. Gilliland. K. Oths, K. Specht, A. Jayjohn, B.J. Mahle. K. Baker. Row 2: M. McClellan, R. Steele, C. Mapes. J. Fraley. P. Hedricks. J. Carey, S. Jones. B. Bennett. M. Kibler, D.J. Hartley, D. Dever. M. Hatley, M. Vance, B. Scrader, C. Arthur, D. Swingle, S. Cox. WHS BASEBALL The 1977 Wellston Golden Rocket baseball squad finished the season with a very impressive record. Under the leadership of Head coach Pat Hendershott and his valuable right hand man Vance Ashley, the team showed vast improvement from last year. Led by several fine senior athletes the Rockets constantly turned in thrilling performances over quite capable opponents. Though the Rockets are extremely young they have a fine chance of capturing all of the gold next year. i 1. VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM: Row 1: G. Speraw, J. Montgomery, K. Parsons, B. Gill, L. Settles. K. Butcher, R. Norman. Row 2: Coach Hendershott, D. Denney, R. Gilliland. R. Hudson. R. Buffington, T. Roberts. 7 T 78 2 2. Bob makes the play at home. 3. Keith tags the runner at home plate. 4. Ron catching the action at first. 5. Keith calls the signal to pitcher Ray Gilliland. 6. A Wellston batter awaits the pitch. 7. Action at the plate. 8. Tim scores one for the Rockets. 9. Randy Buffington dodging a gopher ball. 8 9 79 WHS TRACK The 1977 season for the Golden Rocket thinclads could best be described as a rebuilding year. Under the capable coaching of Steve West the trackmen went through the season losing several meets by severely thin margins. The team is bolstered by many underclassmen who, in the future, should provide the Wellston fan with some spectacular performances. With this in mind we look upon the past as a stepping stone to the top. i 4 1. VARSITY TRACK TEAM First Row: M. DeStephen, G. Martindlll, T. Baker, P. May, T. Wheatley, D. Lewis. Second Row: Coach Perdue, C. Jayjohn, K. Bronokowski, T. Bishop, J. Patton, D. Lockhart, B. Osborne, R. Henry, Coach West. Third Row: T. Grey, R. Gillespie, D. Kincaid, W. Sattertield, J. Barnett, T. Dixon, D. Taylor, J. Johnson. 80 6 2. Johnson nearing the finish line. 3. Tom keeping up a good pace. 4. A close 440. 5. John Johnson, Senior, represented Wellston in the state track meet and in the Ohio Octenary in Cleveland. 6. Tony Grey practicing good shot putt techniques. 7. John competing in a long distance race. 8. Tom Baker breaks the tape. 9. Randy Henry races for victory. WHS TENNIS The 1977 edition of the Golden Rocket Tennis Team finished what otherwise could be termed a disappointing season with a doubles championship at the League tournaments. The team will return four netters for next year’s squad. 1. Senior members of the tennis team—Kathy. Barry, and Aria. 2. Kathy practicing her serving form. 3. Coach Tony DeCastro gives Aria some valuable pointers. 4. MEMBERS OF THE TENNIS TEAM—Row 1: R. Steele. A. Gilliland. K. Stephenson. K. Cheatwood. Row 2: Coach DeCastro, J. Davis. G. Pugh. B. Henry, Captain. 5. Members of tennis team practicing their serves. 6. Barry shows his ability at serving. 7. Another angle of his serve. 82 1. LIBRARIANS: Row 1: C. Perry, J. Farley, K. Specht, Mrs. Essman. head librarian. Row 2: Mrs. Greathouse, assistant librarian; K. Ervin, R. Leach, T. Garey, S. Border. T. Rider. 2. Sheri, Tracey, and Mrs. Essman working diligently in the library. 3. Kathy Ervin and Kathy Specht checking out books. Y.O.A.R.C. HI TIMES STAFF 2 I. Y.O.A.R.C. MEMBERS: Row 1: J. Handley. P. Chevalier, K. Mulhern, Secretary: G. Essman. President: P. Mulhern. Vice-President: J. Jeffers. Treasurer. Row 2: J. Scott. T. Compston. K. Brewer. B. Evans. M. Handley. D. Dever, K. Vickers. B. Ervin. Row 3: P. Burke. S. Border, V. Arthur, T. Wyckoff, J. Nigh, K. Specht, M. Massie, M. Rupert. G. Shifflett. B. King. Row 4: K. Oths. R. Radcliff, N. Landrum, S. McCorkle, J. Mayhew, K. Phillips. L. Downey. P. Conley, K. Snare. 2. HI TIMES STAFF: Row 1: S. Border, Co-Editor, B. Ervin. Editor: M. Beatty. Business Manager: D. Hayburn. Mr. Sheets. Advisor. Row 2: K. Baker. J. Scott. M. Massie. H. Beck. T. Littlejohn, N. Landrum, R. Perkins. B. Evans. P. Chevalier. B. Jolly. C. Oths. J. Carey. Row 3: H. Noaves. L. Downey. T. Schrader. M. Trace. J. Mayhew. B. Schrader, M. Hatley. L. Kuntz. 84 IjH AWARDS DAY 77 5 6 1. Mr. Staggs presented Peggy Chevalier with a $50.00 scholarship from the Jackson Chapter of Delta Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma for teaching. 2. Mr. Staggs presents Kathy Oths with the Salutatorian trophy. 3. Aria Gilliland receives the Valedictorian trophy from Mr. Staggs. 4. Mr. Baker presents the Industrial Arts awards. 5. Mr. Bungart presents Kathy Stephenson, Band President; with a five year band award. 6. Miss Nodruff presents choir awards to the senior members. 7. Mrs. Essman presents library charms. 8. Coach Kibler presents letters to the Varsity Softball Team. 85 JUNIORS Bill Aborts Brian Adams Diane Atwood Tom Baker Ottie Barr John Bishop Mary Beck Karen Brewer Dale Bright Randy Buffington Patty Burke Ken Butcher Steve Carrington Leisha Case Rhonda Collins Kevin Compston Terri Compston Diane Conley Sharon Conn Gregg Cooper Stanley Creech Keith Cox Bill Darnell Myra Davis Darrell Denney Debbie Dever Liz Dickerson Teresa Dillinger Aaron Downard Laura Downey Tom Dye Brenda Edwards Gail Essman Becky Evans Vicki Ewing Danny Floyd Rick Gill Jim Gill Rusty Gaines Ray Gilliland Becky Goheen Sam Gregory Darrell Haynes Sandy Hayth Beth Henry Joyce Henry Steve Henry Judy Henson Cindy Hollingshead Patty Holtz Kathy Howell Jenny Jeffers John Jenkins Melinda Johnson Kendra Johnston Beth Jolly Melody Jarvis Charlie Justice Chris King Terri King Darrell Lambert Darla Landrum Steve Leach Donny LeMay Danny Lewis Mark Maddox 90 Bryan Martin John Martin Michelle Massie Jeanne Mayhew Debbie McClellan Susan McCorkle Jamie Miller Teresa Moore Bill Mulhern Kathy Mulhern Maureen Mulhern Stephanie Mullins Russell Nichols David Norris Jean Norton Wanda Norton Cricket Oths Ronny Perkins Tony Perkins Kathy Phillips Joe Pittenger Mabel Pittenger Gerry Pugh John Reynolds Jerry Rice John Royster Wayne Satterfield Bretta Schrader Janet Scott Mark Sherwood 91 Debbie Smith Kay Snare Robbie Sorrell Jeff Souders Romey Spires Terry Stansberry Roger Steele Annetta Stewart Darren Swingle Andrea Taylor David Taylor Kim Thornton Margie Trace Chris Tribby Debbie Tribby 92 Tammy Underwood Kathy Vicars Jody Vickers Teresa Wagener Dan Walton Tammy Warrington Eva Watters Penny Watters Gary Wills Norma Williams Steve Willis Leah Wright SOPHOMORES Scott Adams Suzy Adkins Randy Arms Mark Arnold Belinda Arthur Barney Bagnall Wanda Baisden Jeff Barnett Ken Bronokowski Cheryl Brown Leroy Brown Roger Brown Cheryl Buckley Chris Burke Wayne Butts Dennis Case Loretta Case Kerry Cheatwood Robin Cochran Mike Collins Roxane Collins Andrew Courts Shawn Cox Brenda Creech Bill Davis Brenda Davis Cathy Dickens Terry Deck George Denney Dave Dillinger Andy Doles Linda Downard Rita Drummond Margaret Dye Barry Edinger Eric Ellison Kathy Emmert Kathy Ervin Stan Ervin Bonnie Essman Robin Ewing Grace Exline Janice Farley Bill Fitch John Gallivan Tina Garey Becky Gill Rex Gillespie Arthur Gillum Julie Hamer Precious Hedrick Paula Henry Sherry Henry Tammy Henry Corrina Howell Barbara Hudson Rick Hudson Betty Hughes Carl Ireland Vickie James Curtis Jayjohn Danny Jayjohn Jody Jayjohn Bill Jenkins Joyce Keating Diana Kessler 96 Dennis Kincaid Debbie Kisor Joyce Kisor J.P. Kisor Melissa Kisor Lynn Kuntz Nancy Landrum Everett Leach Regina Leach Arlene Lewis Barbara Lewis Teresa Littlejohn Kristy Mahle Tom Maloney Christina Mapes Paul May Michelle McClellan Tommy McWilliams Patty Merrill Teresa Miller Mark Milliken Bob Murray Cathy Nettles David Newman Don Nichols Rick Norman Rob Norman Brendt Osborne Don Osborne Brian Ousley 97 98 Susan Ousley Kevin Patterson Lori Patton Mike Perkins Clarice Perry Jeff Preston David Radcliff Robin Radcliff Naomi Rafferty Janice Rhodes Bill Richards Anita Rippeth Sandy Robinson Jeff Royster Trina Schrader Lisa Sheets Kathy Sims Sherry Skinner Pricie Smith Dale Sorrell Laurie Sorrell Don Souders Gary Speraw Dusty Staten Mark Swonger Tony Taylor Tony Thorne Kathy Tilley David Tripp Randy Vance Kim Vickers Kevin Whaley Tammy Wheatley Georgia White Teresa Whitmore Gary Wills FRESHMEN P.D. Angles John Argabright Marty Arms Kristy Arthur Randy Baisden Karen Baker Tammy Barlow Steve Benson Eddie Bethel Troy Bishop Angie Blankenship Trudie Brady Ruth Bronokowski Pam Brooks Beth Brown Rhoda Bush David Butcher Beverly Butterbaugh Brian Camick Rhonda Campbell Susan Canter Jeff Carey Chris Carpenter Gene Carpenter Todd Compston Steve Cox Tim Cox Pam Coyan Glenda Creech Karen Cundiff Kathy Cundiff Al Cupp Danny Davis Errol Davis Jeff Davis Sharon Denny Ike Dickerson Judy Dodds Joe Doles Vickie Dowdy Shirley Downard Clarissa Downey Terry Downey Shane Dunn Shawna Dyson Andrea Edwards Pam Edwards Pat Edwards David Essman Naomi Ewing Jennifer Fain Jeri Fannin Robby Fitch Pam Floyd Carol Frazee Christine Gardner Jim Garvin Sandy Gee Eugene Gilliland John Goheen 102 Bruce Graham Dan Greene Lori Greene Marsha Handley Tim Hartley Mitzi Hatley Rick Henry Mary Hollingshead Sherry Howe Etta Howell Jerry Ireland Rhonda Jayjohn Darrell Jones Dave Jones Steve Jones Jerry Justice Kathy Keating Scott Kibler Patty Kight Brian King Randy King Susan Kisor Missy Leach Monta Lewis Teresa Lewis Danny Lockhart Doug Maddox Carrie Matteson Beverly Mahle Greg Martindill 103 Jim Marquis Mike Massie Marilyn Matthews John May Scott McClaine Teresa McClasky Rick McManaway Frank McManis Rick Mearker Jackie Miller Shari Miller Jeff Montgomery Mike Montgomery Pam Nichols Earl Norton Jerry Patton Louise Pella Rodney Perkins Peggy Petrie Sandy Phipps Carolyn Plummer Jeff Plummer Brad Potter Mary Price Victor Radcliff Tracey Rider Shirley Riffe Tim Roberts Bobby Robinson Pauline Robinson 104 Karen Rochon Robert Rood Lowell Settles Nancy Shook Debbie Shotts Randy Sims Don Sirback Brenda Simpson Tammy Smith Terry Sorrell Sherry Speakman Deidra Spearry Marion Spires Pepper Staten Randy Staten Rusty Staten Kenda Steele Kim Steele Tina Steele Jack Stewart Dawn Swingle Geoffrey Taylor Toby Thacker Todd Thomas Teri Thorne John Trace Sherry Trace Jim Tribby Lonnie Tribby Marsha Vance 105 Christine Vickers Gene Waldron Diane Walton Missy Whaley Tim Wheatley Robbie Wilbur Kay Williams Martha Williams Ted Williams Rick Wills Vicki Woodruff 106 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL TEAM—Row 1: Left to right: J. Patton. L. Settles. G. Martindill, T. Roberts, J. Montgomery. D. Lockhart. M. DeStephen. D. Butcher. D. Essman. Row 2: B. Potter. R. McManaway, F. McManus. R. Maerker, T. Williams. S. Benson, M. Massie, T. Compston, Coach Pat Hendershott. 107 John Adkins, Seventh Grade Jean Boggs, Seventh Grade Paul Boggs, Eighth Grade Maria DeCastro, Eighth Grade Robin Matthews, Eighth Grade Wanda Vernon, Seventh Grade Pauline Vorys, Seventh Grade Don Walton, Eighth Grade no JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY 2 1. Bill Dunn, Principal of Coalton School. 2. COALTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY—Left to Right: Tony DeCastro, Elizabeth Jenkins, Carl Huntley. 3. Lois Hough, Secretary at Coalton School. 4. Mrs. Jenkins prepares a display for the annual fall festival. ill EIGHTH GRADE Nora Abele Kim Aborts Brent Argabright Jona Arthur Tina Ashley Brenda Baisden Roger Baisden Desiree Baker Peggy Barlow Steve Bennett Eddie Bethel Mike Blackwood Carol Boyd Robin Bowling Bobby Brady Rick Brady Cindy Bragg Betty Brooks Deanne Brown Larry Brown Ronale Brown Karen Butcher Sherry Caldwell Jerry Carey Patty Case Doug Campbell Lori Clark Phyllis Cochran Teresa Cook Barbara Coon 112 Shane Cox Terry Cupp Raymond Darnell Chris Davis Dan Davis Debbie Davis Ginger Davis Jeff Dever Teresa Dickens Cheryl Dickerson Kim Downard Richard Drake Rietta Dunn Coleen Edwards Marty Edwards Tim Ervin Paul Ewing Randy Ewing Jim Exline Danny Farleigh William Farleigh Carrie Farley Dorraine Farley Bill Finn Dawn Finn David Frisby Gina Frisby Robert Frisby Julie Gaines Tim Garvin Gary Gibson Brenda Gill John Gilliland Danny Griffith Mike Gussler 113 Sonya Hatten Holli Haughn David Haynes Kathy Henry Kyle Henry Pam Henry Tracy Henry Lillie Hill Rosie Hill Janet Hollingshead Joan Hollingshead Missy Hulbert Bobette Jayjohn John Jeffers Robert Johnson Lora Kelly Rhonda Kincaid Jeff King Scott King Steve King Sherry Kisor Steve Kisor Jane Landrum Jim Leach Larry Leach Kameli Lewis Cindy Lindauer Diana Linton Gary Long Pam Malone Paula Mason Randy Massie Billy Masters Brenda McFadden Anita McNerlin 114 Robin Meyers Jeff Midkiff Mark Montgomery Bonnie Moore Donna Moore Kristy Morgan Steve Moshier Wanda Mullet Nora Murray Dennis Osborne Walter Osborne Keith Ousley Denise Owrey Lisa Owrey Russell Parsons Santo Percival Edgar Perkins Rick Perkins Julie Pittenger Clarence Plummer Glenn Plummer Teresa Ponn Lori Potts Kim Radcliff Scott Radcliff Pat Rafferty Regina Rafferty Cheri Rice Paul Rice Rick Robson Kathy Romans Becky Rood Jim Saltsman Dennis Salyer Jere Scharfenberger 115 Shiela Schrader John Smith Leland Smith Ray Smith Woodrow Smith Alice Sorrell Tammy Sowers Scott Staten Laura Swonger Mike Tackett Gina Thacker Lee Ann Trace Judy Trainer Dwayne Varney Lori Vickers Angela Wagener Tom Walburn Bob Waldron Kevin Waldron Angie Wheatley Joyce Williams Shiela Williams Tammy Williamson Diana Wyatt Mary Wyatt JR. HI. TRACK JUNIOR HIGH TRACK TEAM—Row 1: Left to Right: B. Benson, R. Grant, K. Edwards. L. Roberts, M. Spencer, L. Martin, L. Patrick. Row 2: P. Bush, M. Henry, J. Leach, D. Funk, K. Waldron, S. Massie. R. Lucas, B. Peters. Row 3: J. Derrow. J. Midkiff, J.R. Ervin, S. Cox, J. Montgomery, M. Cook, J. Michaels, Coach Mike Wood. 116 The Junior High participates in many activities such as dances and sports. A Junior High student sometimes feels that he or she cannot attend or do many things at the present time, but as many seniors will tell you, the time for proms, clubs, and graduation come and go much too quickly. Junior High is a step between the elementary grades and high school for growing and maturing both physically and mentally. So relax Junior High, your day will come! 1. Robin Jonas and Lori Vickers receive spelling awards from Mr. Haydon. 2. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS—Row 1: Left to Right: P. Henson. Row 2: D. Owrey, L. Owrey. Row 3: S. Schrader, B. Jayjohn, R. Hill. 3. Spelling Bee winners (left to right) Hollie Haughn, Mike Tackett, and Stephanie Kisor. who won first, second, and third place respectively in the annual Wellston City Spelling Bee. 4. Donna Landrum receives reading award from Mrs. Deinzer. 4 117 COALTON STUDENT COUNCIL-Row 1: Left to Right: W. Goheen. M. Blackwood. B. Johnson. R. Parsons. Row 2: T. Robson. W. Mullett. B. McFadden. S. Williams. T. Lowry. K. Speakman, K. Rankin. T. Cook. L. Newman. Advisor. COALTON GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM—Row 1: Left to Right: B. Baisden, R. Bowling, G. Frisby. B. Brooks. R. Brown, T. Williamson. S. Cook. Row 2: M. Horne. M. Ray. L. Young. C. Brooks. J. Williamson. B. McFadden. C. Bragg. W. Mullett, A. Wheatley. T. Robson, Coach Frank Keck. COALTON BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM—Row 1: Left to Right: J. Perkins. D. Varney, R. Parsons. R. Johnson. D. Griffith. B. Brady. G. Dixon. Row 2: T. Rowland, D. Shotts, S. Jones. B. Graham. Row 3: R. Robson. R. Baisden, K. Ousley, W. Goheen. Row 4: Coach Keck. M. Blackwood. 118 COALTON CHEERLEADERS COALTON JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS—Row 1: Left to Right: T. Robson. Row 2: D. Parsons. L. Young, T. Lowry, K. Speakman, M. Horne, C. Corwin. SEVENTH GRADE Deanna Acker Barbara Allen Sherry Allen Tammy Angles Brad Benson Mark Bishop Rick Bishop Tonya Bishop Gene Boyer Cindy Brooks Peter Bush Mike Butts John Canter Sherry Childers Beverly Clarkson Christy Collins Mike Cook Susie Cook Christy Corvin Greg Courts 119 Dan Cox Kenny Coyan Rick Daily Gary Davis Scott Davis John Derrow Greg Dixon Lisa Dodds Jimmy Dowdy Mike Downard Sherry Downard Eddie Edinger Joey Edinger Barbara Edwards John Edwards Kathy Edwards Linda Edwards J.R. Ervin Bill Ewing Kenny Ewing Ira Exline Stephanie Fain Tina Fannin Roger Farleigh Keith Faught Dennis Floyd Rex Frisby David Funk Mike Gaines Tammy Garey Jeff Geer Bryan Gill Tom Gilliland Wade Goheen Barry Graham 120 Sharon Graham Robin Grant Patty Gussler Earl Hamblin Oscar Hamblin Robert Hayth Mike Henry Pam Henson Lisa Hollingshead Melissa Horne Dorothy Howell Autumn Jayjohn Dean Jayjohn Tim Jenkins Steve Jennings Steve Johnson Jody Johnston Robin Jonas Cindy Jones Jimmy Jones Steve Jones Carl Keller Greg Kelly Brad King Stephanie Kisor Bruce Kuntz Donna Landrum Kathryn Landrum Charles Leach Rhonda Leach Tammy Lowry Rick Luciano Terri Mahley Linda Martin Angie Martindill 121 Scott Massie Jean May Glenn Mayhew Kelly Meacham Kim Maerker Rick Mercer Margherita Miranda Todd Montgomery Renata Murray Sylvia Myers Jay Newnes Diane Norton Mike Norton Denise Parsons Larry Patrick Tom Percival Jeff Perkins Pat Perkins Jimmy Perry Lori Perry Barry Peters Pam Petrie Lynn Potter Beth Potts Imogene Rafferty Kathleen Rankin Billy Rawlins Jana Ray Missy Ray Dwayne Rhodes Larry Rife Lori Roberts Bobby Robinson Tammy Robson Todd Rowland 122 Dan Ross Kevin Ross Robert Russell Rocky Russell Tammy Russell Cindy Scarberry Gary Seymour Wayne Shepherd David Shotts Ronald Sirback Angie Smith Kenny Smith Melinda Souders Kim Speakman Gary Sprague Angie Steel Vicki Stewart Vicki Taylor Wesley Tilley Mac Trace Roger Vance Dawn Vickers Todd Vickers Scott Vititoe Derrick Wagener Mary Walters Jerry Watters Sherry Wilbur Kim Williams Debbie Wills Randy Wiseman Janice Withrow Linda Woodruff Ronnie Wyckoff Lynn Young 123 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1977 BANQUET FOOD CORP. Wellston Ohio THE MILTON BANKING COMPANY Member of F.D.I.C. Wellston, Ohio Full Service Bank TJ---------TT FIRST NATIONAL BANK Ohio Avenue Wellston, Ohio 45692 We Always Have Time for You” Compliments of Compliments of SOUDER’S HARDWARE Main Street WELLSTON STORE COMPANY Hamden Ohio Wellston Ohio Compliments of KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN PERDUE’S 5 and 10 “Dine in or take out” East Second Street Wellston, Ohio 1223 South Penn. Wellston, Ohio Phone: 384-3019 23 S. Ohio Ave. Wellston Compliments of E. E. CHAMBERS CO. Our 53rd Year 1923-1977 Stores in Wellston, Jackson, and McArthur “The Home of Famous Brands” Your Store for the Latest Fashions and Furniture Frigidaire and Zenith So. Penn. Ave. Wellston, Ohio Compliments of DAIRY CORNER Footer and Soft Ice Cream Compliments of JENKINS FUNERAL CHAPEL 110 East Second Street Wellston, Ohio Wellston Ohio Sam Jenkins—Director Joan Jenkins—Director Compliments of WELLSTON LUMBER INC. 1254 So. Penn. Avenue Wellston, Ohio 384-2422 Compliments of WCJO WLMJ Radio Jackson Inc. Jackson Ohio BOWMAN THE FLORIST Good Luck Graduates Radio Station Television Station 624 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Phone: 614-384-2734 Wellston Ohio WKOV WJAX Main Street Jackson Ohio 127 Compliments of BILL’S SPORTING GOODS Whether You Rent or Buy You Pay for the Home You Occupy Ohio Avenue Wellston, Ohio Corner of Portsmouth and Pearl Streets Jackson, Ohio JAN GETTLES REALTY Janice I. Gettles Realtor 108 So. Ohio Ave. Wellston, Ohio 384-6301 384-2301 THE WELLSTON SENTRY Wellston’s Newest Hometown Paper Phone 384-6786 Wellston Ohio SUPER AMERICA FRICK GALLAGHER MANUFACTURING COMPANY WELLSTON. OHIO 45692 2 So. Penn. Ave. Wellston Ohio “The Happy Place To Shop” For Great Gas and Good Goods “Open 365 days a year” Compliments of SHELL Corner of Broadway and Pennsylvania Phone 384-2220 Wellston Ohio 128 PENN FURNITURE 'nn j| Custom Kitchens and Vanities llncC0Mrcfl(AR4t _ . _ ... —tisaiMt— Carpet—Furniture—Appliances 113 South Ohio Ave. Wellston, Ohio Phone 384-3625 mcarthur savings AND LOAN CO. 109 No. Ohio Avenue Wellston Ohio Compliments of JAMES N. BLOWER FUNERAL HOME Wellston J.P. Rogers—Director Ohio Compliments of G J AUTO PARTS Wellston Ohio GEM BOTTLING COMPANY Wellston Ohio Compliments of BUD HATTEN’S SOHIO Wellston Ohio Compliments of H R COLLINS Wellston Ohio Compliments of a ,, i WILSON’S CARRY OUT 208 So. Penn. Ave. Wellston, Ohio 384-6 32 Compliments of GIOVANNI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 216 So. Penn. Ave. Wellston Ohio Compliments of WINKLER’S The Family Shoe Store Ohio Avenue Wellston, Ohio 129 MIKE’S DARI FREEZE CARRY-OUT Home of the Dari-Burger Ice Cold Beers—Wines Full Line of Fishing and Camping Supplies Live Bait Mike’s Motto: “We will never be out of cold beer and wines.” Compliments of COACH HOUSE Phone 384-6682 HONEYSUCKLE LANES Phone 384-9977 PIZZA PUB Phone 384-3602 Disco: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Dave Frame—Proprietor 130 Compliments of NEWMAN’S GROCERY Top Value Meats Groceries 223 West Broadway Wellston Ohio Wellston Compliments of FLOWERLAND Flowers: the Happy, Thoughtful Gift 111 East 1st Street Wellston, Ohio We Deliver Wellston BECKNER’S T.V. Jim and Del Beckner Authorized Zenith Dealer East Broadway Compliments of RAY'S APPLIANCE AND FURNITURE 111 East Second St. Ohio WAUGH INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Compliments of “Insure Today—Be Sure Tomorrow” Dan Waugh A.L. “Pick” Waugh HARPER’S GROCERY 124 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Wellston, Ohio 45692 Phone: 384-2177 Broadway Street Wellston Ohio McNALLY PITTSBURG MANUFACTURING COMPANY Ohio Division Wellston, Ohio 45692 PRICES PIC-PAC SUPERMARKET 302 So. Penn. Ave. Wellston, Ohio 45692 131 Compliments of Compliments of OHIO AVENUE JEWELRY DICK BROOKS 109 So. Ohio Avenue Western Auto Associate Store Radio Shack Dealer Wellston Ohio Phone 384-2228 One East Broadway Wellston Ohio Compliments of WARDS DRUG STORE TOM LOCKARD INSURANCE And REAL ESTATE 17 So. Ohio Avenue 17 North Ohio Avenue Wellston, Ohio Wellston Ohio “To Look or List Call 384-2020” Compliments of WELLSTON HARDWARE S T 8 East Broadway Jj TELEGRAM PRINTERS Wellston, Ohio 45692 Wellston Ohio G.B. McKinniss Phone: 384-2479 384-3381 ART EMMERT INSURANCE PATRONS Auto—Life—Health—Home—Business BETTS MARKET AND HARDWARE Wellston, Ohio “Like a good neighbor State Farm is there. OHIO AUTO STORE Ohio Avenue Wellston, Ohio 4 East Broadway Wellston, Ohio Phone 384-2809 132 BERT’S CAR WASH Main Street Hamden, Ohio 133 134 . . . HELLO TOMORROW 135 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS In the time I've spent during the past year putting together this yearbook, I have had the opportunity to meet some very special people. People who were willing to put many hours of hard work and dedication toward the publication of this book. Without these dedicated people who gave of their free time, it would be virtually impossible for one person to put together a good yearbook. With this thought in mind, I would like to take time out to say “thank you and it was a real pleasure working with ail of you. Laura Swonger Gail Essman John Carey, copy Phillip Straughsbaugh, Ads Mark Swonger, sports Loudners’ Studio, photography Mr. Brian Lintala and the W.S.T.N. Class, photography The WELLSTON SENTRY, photography Mrs. Sadie Ford, school secretary Inter-Collegiate Press Patrons, Financial Support And a special “Thank You” to the X-Ray Advisor and my friend—Mr. Mitchell Baker. Bobbi Ervin, Editor