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

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1986 volume:

akc a closer loo WELLSTON HIGH SCHOOL is very special to the people who report here each day. Our classes, sports programs, and extracurricular activities enrich our lives and teach us to become the best people we can possibly be. The theme of this years’ yearbook is Take a Closer Look , which was influenced by the title of the book, THE X-RAY. The WHS yearbook was 2 named the X-RAY many years ago, because with an X-ray machine, you can look inside someone. With an X-RAY yearbook, we can TAKE A CLOSER LOOK at our school and its' very special people. .......e mmmm ..............se LlilrULLLLCLtlLlit . . .fc CiLrVLli Lt'LEE.....BE LiEELEUlLlE........ E EbLIlUE . .........tt HULL ELUOLllVEltE ILL Cindy Aeh Audra Abele Mike Abele Penny Allen Sue Ann Allen Alicia Beatty Keith Belock Karen Bevard Floyd Janis Blankenship Superlatives The Senior class voted for the students who best represent the categories that are traditionally, the Senior Superlatives . No new categories were chosen this year, although many strange ones were suggested. TOP ROW; FROM LEFT TO RIGHT MOST AMBITIOUS: Keith Belock and Shawn Wonders. MOST TALKATIVE: Eddie Royster and Lorrie Lackey. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Lynley Walton and Rob Hatley. CLASS CLOWNS: Polly Davis and Dennis Pugh. PRETTIEST SMILES: Donnie Henry and Sylvia Ousley. BOTTOM ROW; LEFT TO RIGHT: BIGGEST FLIRTS: Sheree Smith and Roy Roberts. BEST DRESSED: Randy Stewart and Cindy Salmons. SHYEST STUDENTS: JoAnn Bunnell and Jeff Dixon. 6 Seniors Dennis Lee Pugh 5-17-68 1-23-86 Good-bye, Dennis. We’ll miss you. Jo Ann Bunnell Kevin Burns Mike Campell Lorri Cooper Peggy Craft Nancy Davis Polly Davis Tammy Davis Christy Davy Jeff Denney Jeff Dixon Robin Emmert Seniors 7 Six-thirty, already? I reach over to attack the alarm clock, but as usual, I miss. I am wondering to myself, What did I hit this time?”, a glass of pop sitting on the nightstand, of course. It splatters everywhere, but the majority of it comes after me. It's just going to be one of those days ... I climb ... no, fall, out of bed. My feet are leading me to the bathroom, and they come into contact with everything they can possibly, hit, stubbing all toes to a degree that I am sure will make walking to school even less of a pleasure. Once out of the bathroom, I head for the kitchen, and am greeted by my books that are in the exact spot where I threw them yesterday. I remember that huge assignment due first period ... that same assignment that I somehow failed to complete. I look at my watch; it reads 7:32. I rush off to school, late as usual, only to be greeted at the front door by Mr. Baker, who is wearing his LATE AGAIN, HUH? face. I find myself being escorted to the office. (continued on page 12) THE OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER of the Senior Superlatives is MR. LIN-TALA. who knows these Seniors better than most. Thanks for doing another wonderful job, Mr. LH TOP LEFT: BEST ACTORS: Steve Leach and Tessa Smith. TOP RIGHT: ROWDIEST STUDENTS IN CLASS: Rick Rippeth and Christy Davy. CENTER: BEST POLITICIANS: Brett Grey and Kim Kimbel. LEFT RIGHT: MOST ATHLETIC: Karla McCloud and Rob Rice 10 Seniors Joe Farley Kim Floyd Wayne Folden Patricia Frisby Cheryl Gill Larry Goheen David Gray Brett Grey Jim Hall Becky Harris Pam Haynes Donnie Henry Brian Hill Valeria Huston Gina Johnson Mike Johnson Shawn Jenkins Rob Jones Tim Jordan Joey Keating Kim Kimbel Todd Kisor Willie Kisor Lorrie Lackey Lee Lambert Julie Leach Nancy Long Pam Loudermilk Joy Lucas Kim Lucas Charles Malone Jennifer May Karla McCloud Darin McKee Jeff McKnight Jo Ellen McManis 11 After escaping from the office with a mere detention, I run as fast as possible to my first period class, and sure enough, there stands the teacher, requesting that previously mentioned assignment. I once again find myself in the office. I somehow make it to lunchtime without getting myself into any further trouble. I head outside to The Dugout”. Obviously, many others have this same idea in mind. After pushing my way to the counter, I discover that they have run out of pizza. I move to the other line and eventually do get served. I am quite happy to settle for a taco, since I am STARVED! Before I can get my mouth around the messy thing, the bell rings, indicating that our big, half-hour lunch period has ended. My stomach growls loudly as I pitch the taco into a nearby dumpster. I somehow make it through the rest of the day, and am quite relieved when the 2:36 bell rings. On my way home, I am chased again by a large dog ... the same one that so willingly provided me with companionship and entertainment on the way to school this morning. I don’t know how he found me again, but I would like to think that he had waited all day for me to get out of school. HOME, AT LAST! After eating, (for the first time today, I might add) I begin my homework. There is a Spanish test tomorrow, so I study that first. Let’s see ... conozoco, conoces, conoce, conocemos, conocen ... How can I conjugate verbs in Spanish if I’m not that swift at doing it in English? Don’t any of the teachers understand how tough all of this can be? Finally, after two hours, I am finished with all of my studies, so I get ready for bed. AHA! A great horror movie is on T.V., so I watch it, until 3:28 a.m. Eventually, I fall asleep ... a short sleep, I might add. BEEP-BEEP-BEEP! Six-thirty, already? Allan Moore Kathy Morrison Shari Norman Sharon Nichols Sylvia Ousley Jim Pemberton Benny Phillips Kelly Potts Dennis Pugh Rob Rice Janet Rice Becky Brewer Rippeth Jeff Rippeth Roy Roberts Tom Roberts Yvonne Ross Eddie Royster Cindy Salmons Mary Ann Scurlock Mary Smith Sherry Smith Tessa Smith Tom Speraw David Sprague 14 Seniors TOP ROW; LEFT TO RIGHT: TEACHERS PETS: Joy Lucas and Lee Lambert MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT: John Lindauer and Lorri Cooper. CLASS SLEEPYHEADS: Robin Emmert and David Gray. BELOW LEFT; BEST MUSICIANS: Jeff McKnight and Mary Ann Scurlock. WORST DRIVERS: David Sprague and Tami Williams. Randy Stewart Kim Underwood Terry Vance David Varney Lynley Watson Walt Weiland Gina Wilbur Tami Williams Shawn Wonders Denise Wyatt Russ Wyatt Tina Wyatt Seniors 15 Dawn Angles Traci Angles Alan Ashley Leslie Auxier Teresa Baker Terry Baker Trish Baker Phillip Brady Dewayne Bales Chris Brown Tracy Brown Sherri Bryan Teresa Canada Darlene Canaday Carol Cardwell Carrie Craig Tracy Craig Deanna Davis Joy Davis Kelly Dixon Marnee Dunfee Mark Edwards Paul Ervin Robbie Ervin Stephanie Ervin Sandra Fowler James Fox Bert Fredrick John Frisby Roxie Frisby Todd Ghearing Shawn Gilliland Francie Gray Amy Gregory Hale DeNeil Hartley Kevin Heilman Andrew Henson Mike Hill R.J. Hill Shannon Huston Michelle Johnson Paul Johnson Juniors 17 Joe Johnston Ronda Jonas Dee Jones Mike Jones Rebecca King Marvin Landrum Tammy Long Teresa Mannering Jenny Marietta Erin Massie Lucian McClellan Mike McManis Tim McPheters Todd Madden Doug Merrill Dave Miller Andy Miller Angie Molihan Tammy Mulhern Hanako Nagashima Chris Newnes Ronnie Nichols Chip Norris Andrew Pariseau Ernest Pariseau Sandy Parsons Rusty Patrick Kelly Perkins Mindy Peters Deron Ponn Greg Ray Cristy Richards Nancy Russell Peter Seidel Tammy Seymour Dawn Shook Tonya Simpson Casey Smith Tracy Speakman John Stabler Pam Stewart Patty Stewart 18 Juniors Dallas Such Russell Thompsn Mary Beth Trace Dwaine Tribby Gary Van Bibber Shannon Wallace Jodi Webb Deanna West Lisa Wilbur Steve Wilbur Kelly Williamson Jodi Wood Bobby Woods Shannon Young December 1985 saw the installation of a new furnace for WHS — an improvement we have been looking forward to for some time now. This new unit, used to replace the crippled one previously in service, is a large coal-fired boiler capable of producing more heat than the old one, and in addition is more efficient. The previous boiler, which was installed after the construction of the school in the twenties, was failing due to a fractured water jacket. After several unsuccessful repair attempts and several expert opinions in favor of replacement, the project was abandoned and funds were found to replace the unit. A contractor, A.J. Stockmeister from Jackson, was hired to replace the furnace. Work was begun and upon completion of the project in January of 1986, the cost had reached $35,000. The price, however, is well worth it. No longer will we be asphyxiated by smoke in the hallways or mobbed by clouds of dust lurking in the corners. Two good furnaces (the other one was replaced in 1978) will certainly make the school a nicer place to be on those cold winter days. OPPOSITE: A worker finishes repair on a piece of pipe to be installed on the new boiler. Juniors 19 Bill Aldrich Tracy Aleshire Cathy Anderson Leah Arthur Ginger Arthur Kim Barker Rhonda Barnes What is the best way you can think of for a young lady (or young man) to learn to successfully run a household without actually going out and doing so? The best answer we can think of is Home Economics Class. Why Home Economics? Well, where else can students learn to cook, clean, sew, and can have actual hands-on experiences — the type necessary for success in any program? Home Economics prepares a student to run and manage a home so that no mistakes are made when he must actually go out and do so. Home Economics is a very popular class for both boys and girls and helps all in acquiring domestic skills for everyday living. OPPOSITE: Mrs. Smith instructs the class about microwave over cooking. Alison Bishop David Bishop Trina Bowling Beverly Bradley Beth Brandau Erica Branscomb Christine Bright 20 Sophomores Carolyn Brown Todd Burns Fred Cardwell Robby Carpenter Beth Channel Gary Christian Tammy Click Denese Coleman Leigh Ann Cox Ron Daily Debbie Davis Robby Davis Brian Dixon Debbie Dixon Adrian Doles James Dye Freda Edinger Tammy Edwards Kelly Ervin Deanna Farley Debbie Farley Eloise Farley Randy Floyd Dorothy Friend Kara Froesch Tracy Fultz Heather Fyffe Wendy Geer Stephanie Ghearing Tom Gilliland Teresa Goodson Andy Graham Lisa Graham Barbara Grizzell John Hall Ned Hall Cliff Hager Chris Hammond Jeannie Harris Missy Henry Mike Hocter Ronnie Horne Brent Jarvis Marsha Johnson Paula Johnson Nat Johnson Tammy Johnson Tina Johnson Tom Johnston Sophomores 21 - - V Carl Jones Krissy Jones Missy Jones Tina Kessinger Jerry King Brent Kisor Beth Knotts Merle Kuhn Cathy Lambert Lori Landrum Tricia Landrum Tom Leach Becky Little Jerry Long Rick Loudermilk Jerry Lowry Heather Madden Darwin Maley Linda Malone Scott Mannering Allan Martin Shanna Martin Adam Massie Sheri Massie Velvi Massie Holly McPheters April Mathew Ann O’Shea Gary Milliken Matt Milliken Tim Moore Neysea Morgan Rodney Neal Chad Ousley Thad Ousley Cory Pariseau Jona Pellitier Kelly Perko Bobbi Jo Phillips Travis Potts Julie Ramsey Jerry Rapp Shirley Rapp Arthur Riepenhoff Sherri Rhymer Paul Rice Theresa Rife Shannon Riley Gary Robinette Randy Robson Rocky Ross Matt Salmons Scott Scharfenberger Donald Simpson Jim Sizmore Peggy Smith More than any other school subject, mathematics stays with you. It is used all of your life, although you may not know you are using it. The human brain is capable of incredible mathematical possibilities, but it must be structured. The Weilston High School mathematics department is providing this structure by educating students on all basic principles of mathematics, from the simplest addition problem to precalculus. The school provides four years of academic training in mathematics, including Algebra I, Plane Geometry, Algebra II, and Advanced (senior) Math. Other academic math courses include Computer Math I and II, a computer applications course, and Physics. Also available are courses in general mathematics, including Business Math, General Math I and II, and Refresher Math. The seventh and eighth grade students have required math courses they must take, and all students of the school must have at least two mathematics credits to graduate. There are also special mathematics programs for vocational students. So remember: what you learn in math class will probably be used all your life, so pay attention and learn! ABOVE: Mr. Hendershott shows his Algebra class show to work a new type of problem. Sophomores 23 Richie Staten Travis Staten John Thacker Kelly Thorne Rhonda Tiller Brian Townsend Donna Vance What makes local parades come alive, entertains you at ballgames, and provides the community with several yearly concerts? Give up? Well, the band, of course. The Instrumental music department, under the direction of Mr. William Shumate, is a very successful music group, as is evident from teh fact that they have won several awards from different types of competition including marching band, concert band, and parades. In addition, they have been asked to return to Riverfront Stadium to play. The music department has recently received much new equipment, including many new items for the percussion section, new basses, and, most important, new uniforms. As a result of the efforts of director Bill Shumate, assistant director Jeff Runge, and advisor Peggy Shumate, and all the band boosters and supporters, the band is really going places. Amy Vickers Marie Vititoe Tim Waters Jack Webb Jerry Whalen Terry Whalen Dale Wheatly Darlene Wilbur Joey Williams Mark Williams Jason Winters Matt Wolmedorf Jenny Young Pam Young Eddie Abele Vicki Adkins Rachel Arthur Melody Atchison Robbie Auxier David Barber Jan Beiting .1 t i v l Li r 7 Desi Freeze Shannon Fulton Lesley Geer Amy Ghearing Billy Gilliand Chad Gilliand Tom Goheen Freshmen 25 Julie Bennett Tracey Bevard Tricia Bishop Dana Boggs David Brady Crystal Brandau Angie Brown Beth Brown Brenda Brown Lori Byran Jenny Bush Kent Channel Bev Collins Tim Collins Donna Cook Kim Craft Sanford Crisp Chris Davis Lori Dever Keith Dike Dee Dixon Kitty Davis’ Bobby Downard Tendra Downard Tina Dyson Andrea Edwards Angie Ervin Brent Ervin Kelly Ervin Troy Ervin Jamie Ewing Bill Farley Tony Faught Jerry Floyd Terry Floyd Connie Good Barbara Goodson Jim Graham Christy Green Danny Greer Allen Hammond Anna Hammond L L-liC-LLi-lr l Lli LrLLliliLVt IslillbUkLlUz L'Lli LLL'll As is happening in many other area schools, work-study programs are becoming more and more popular. Well-ston High School offers two such programs, O.W.A. and O.W.E. O.W.A., Occupational Work Adjustment, is open to 14 and 15 year old students in the ninth and tenth grades. These students get their work experience in the school itself, as janitorial assistants, teacher’s aides, etc. O.W.E., Occupational Work Experience, is open to older students, in the eleventh and twelfth grades. Students enrolled in this program work for a part of each day out in the private sector; at gas stations, restaurants, and the like. Both programs require a student to spend half the school day in standard academic classes while the remainder is spent taking a combination of academic classes and work-related training. The goals of both programs are essentially the same: graduation from High School and an opportunity to either continue education or to enter the field of work. Hats off to Mr. Blankenship, Mr. Hall, and all the others who strive to see these programs as a success. 26 Freshmen Rhonda Headly Shannon Henry Vanita Hill Laura Hocter Ted Hollingshead Erica Huff Robby Hummel Angela Jarvis Danny Jaycox Leon Jayjohn Nikki Jerzak Ted Johnston Mike Kharoufeh Brian Kilgour Kendra Kimbel Lenitta King Sean Kirby Fred Kisor Kim Kisor Mike Lambert Rodney Landrum John Lewis Shawn Lewis Tommy Long Linda Longworth Vicki Longworth Libby Lott Wendy Loudermilk Eric McCarter Kyle McCarty Lona McClellan Jeff McCormick Paula McFadden Lisa McGhee Stephanie McKenzie Kevin Massie Christy Merrill Dee Miliken Elana Newnes Angela Ousley Sarah Ousley Colin Patterson Tonya Perkins Angie Phelps Heather Preston Elwood Rawlins Chip Rayburn John Reed Lori Rice Tonya Rife Christy Riley John Ring Bernie Rittenhouse John Rogers Tammy Rose Audra Ross Amy Rupert Hassle Scott Ricky Seymour Joana Sheppard Donald Shover Becky Sims Michelle Skaggs The illuminated sign that once stood in front of the school building was taken down to make room for a new one which will be erected when the Student Council aquires sufficient funds. Jason Smith Melvin Smith Lisa Snyder Mary Beth Souders Eric Spearry Betty Jo Stacey John Stevens Dan Stewart Russel Stewart Julie Sturgill Tonya Such Nicole Summers Beth Swackhammer Kevin Tedro Billi Jo Trace Scott Tucker Chad Vickers Trish Vititoe Jamie Walker Kelly Wallin Teresa Wells Joey Whitcamp Tonya Williams Tammy Winters Shannon Wonders Mary Ann Wright Robbie Wyatt Tommy Wyatt Dorri Young Rhonda Jones LLlitmii ULliLli L.L: till blitLlil Vivian Adkins Jerri Albright Ronnie Aldrich Jonah Allen Kathy Allen Tammy Akers Christina Arms Eighth 29 As the world is rapidly becoming more and more scientific, the demand is increasing for our citizens to be able to deal with and function in a high-tech society. A major part of the job market today is for persons with a strong scientific background. It is the goal of the W.H.S. Science department to prepare the young people of our school for this world of Science. At our school are offered courses in General Science (a required course of all freshman), seventh and eighth-grade Science classes, and on a higher level, there are courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics (although it is actually classified as a mathematics course), and Earth Science. General Science and the seventh and eighth-grade classes cover many scientific areas, though none in great detail. Biology is a complete three-year course which concerns life science. Chemistry is the study of chemicals and their role in the world, Physics is a mathematically-oriented course studying force, energy, and light — the physical sciences, and Earth Science (Geology) concerns the study of the earth. Students who take several of these courses should be well prepared for the complex scientific society of tomorrow and today. April Arthur Heather Arthur Monica Ashley Bill Atha Marie Auxier Barney Baisden Matthew Beck Kara Froesch and Carolyn Brown take a closer look at the intricateness of the circulatory system of a mangled earthworm in Mrs. Kuntz’s Biology class. INSET: The two victims for this attack repose solefully under the solemn glow of fluorescent light, preparing to bid the world farewell (fully exposed and reeking of that famous French perfume, Eau De Formaldehyde). I Angie Bennett Sammy Bevard Michelle Blankenship Jeri Bobo Marsha Boyer Brad Brown Glenn Bryan l U VHLi I LlLMLU LvLLL LLl LLLLiLzVLl'l As were the other things done by Geometry students, Kite Day was great fun. Covered by the local press, the day proved to be one that all involved would long remember. The event really began earlier in the year, when students chose the materials with which to construct the cells” — the parts of the kite which picked up the wind. Each student made his her own individual kite, and at the event many of them teamed up and made their smaller kites into a few large ones. Though many of the kites remained grounded, due mainly to a lack of sufficient wind, a few did manage to go up high into the air and out of the football stadium. With Kite day, Trig, measurements at the church, and paper airplane design contests, who could say that a Geometry student leads a boring life? i Donald Bunnell John Buzzelli Tracy Carpenter Joyce Cash Hope Channel Kelly Channel Aaron Cheatwood 30 Eighth Grade Troy Christian Richie Corvin Angie Claar Michelle Clemons Scott Cooper Brian Conn David Coffey r 7 7 Karen Craig Danny Dailey Joyce Dale Bobby Davis Sandi Davis Larry Downard Paul Dye Virginia Edinger Jeannie Edmisten Scott Edwards Aaron Ervin Dena Ervin Kara Ervin Ryan Ervin Tina Ervin Hagar Fain David Farleigh Lisa Farleigh Craighton Farley Billy Faught Tracy Faught Micky Finn Joyce Fizer Missy Fouty Robert Fox Dennis Fyffe Danny Garvey Shannon Geer Nikki Ghearing Stacey Ghearing Chris Gilliland Gene Gilliland Tammy Gilliland Brenda Goheen Karen Goheen Eighth Grade 31 Chris Graham Gabe Grant Phil Griffith Danny Hall Evilin Hamon Dale Hanes Melissa Hardman Vikki Harvey Eric Hollingshead Jeff Hendershot Chrissy Helman Paul Howell Tony Hudson Shawn Huston Rhonda Jarvis David Jaycox Kim Jayjohn Brad Jenkins Dora Jonas Jenny Jones Patty Jones Boyd Kille Charles King Pam Kirby Kristi Kisor Stacie Kisor Angie Landrum Barbara Leach Lisa Leach Melissa Loper Tammy Loudermilk Tracy Martin Michelle Martin Julie May Roy McCarter Scott McClaskey Carla McCoy Angie McFann Sandi McGinnis Tiffany McGinnis Melanie Meadows Penny Mercer Jenny Montgomery Jeannettea Napper Stacy Oiler Nancy Ousley Reuben Ousley Krista Phalen 32 Eighth Grade Brent Phillips Tammy Polinsky Charles Price Bryan Ray Michelle Rayburn Charles Rice Suzanne Rice Linda Scurlock Kenny Seymore Ann Sheets Lynn Shook Scott Shover Eddie Simpson Michelle Sims Holly Snedecor Michael Snider Kathy Souders Tony Southard Mike Speakman Tara Speakman Billy Staten Stefanie Staten Tom Stetzer Jay Tucker Jerry Trivette Dan Tomlin Diana Tilley Stephanie Van Bibber Phil Waldron Stacy Walls Heather Walton Tommy Walton Hiedi Weaver Stacy Williams Gwen Wood Carless Woodcock Marsha Wyatt Chris Wilson HANAKO NAGASHIMA Foreign Exchange Student I came here last September. The first few weeks I didn't have a lot of friends, and I was so lonely. But now I have a lot of friends, and I am enjoying my life in Wellston. I love the school, the people, and the veal sandwiches in Wellston! The friends and teachers here have been really nice to me. They have all helped me very much. I have learned so much while I have been here, and I would like to thank everyone so much! I will never forget about the ten months that I have spent here in Well- ston, and when I leave, I will miss everyone that I have met! I hope that I will return someday to Wellston to visit all of you. Thank you so much I love all of you! Hanako Eighth Grade 33 Hiif E Has; liaLLl 34 Seventh Jack Adams April Alien Jenny Anderson David Arthur Larry Arthur Brian Atchison Maria Baker Wellston Day at Riverfront Stadium began as a beautiful Spring day, but turned into a rainy mess during the game. The Band and Choir members performed, and the Baseball team was recognized during a pre-game ceremony. Most of the people from Wellston who traveled to the game were disappointed that there was a rain delay during a long stretch of the game, but the day was for the most part, was a huge success. Robbie Bethel David Bierhup Kathy Boyer Angie Branscomb Jamie Brewer Mike Brewer Lisa Brooks Second Year In A Row For Wellston Day Amanda Canter Laura Canter Brian Carman Nicki Case April Clark Annette Cline Charity Collins Paula Collins Steve Collins Jason Cook Mark Coy Mike Coy Matt Crisp Deana Davis Scott Deck Dennis Delong Amy Depue Teresa Depue Megan Derrow Kory Dever Robbie Devlin Kelli Dutcher Holly Ervin Fred Farleigh Mike Farrow Brad Fowler Sherry Fowler Michelle Fox Davene Freeze Kenny Frisby Tim Frisby Christine Ghearing Greg Gilliam Brian Greer Rusty Gregory Chrissy Hale Mike Hall Dreama Henry Keith Henry Jackie Hildenbrand Sherise Hutchison Steve Jarvis Shannon Jenkins Wendell Jennings Jamie Johnston Cheryl Jones Layla Jones Mike Jordan Billy Kilgour Seventh Grade 35 Kenny Kisor Scott Lackey Lewis Lafferty Misty Lambert Jayson Landrum Bobbi Jo Lewis Brian Lewis Willie Lewis Matt Floyd Bobby Long Kevin Manring Tammy Martin Jackie McGhee Terry Molihan Beverly Moore Robbie Mullins Robin Neal David O'Dell Betty Oliver John O'Shea Glen Orender Jason Ousley Dean Owsley Becky Palmer Leanne Pariseau Kelli Perkins Tony Phillips Donna Pemberton Brian Pittman Mike Potts Mike Price Jeff Pugh Esther Reed Joey Rhodes Angela Riddle Chuck Rife Aaron Riley Kevin Rippith Danny Ruggles Nicky Rupert Floyd Sass Steve Russell Tracy Seymour Todd Shepard Tammy Shotts Brian Sizemore Jennifer Sizemore Emmitt Smith Kelly Smith Tracy Smith Brian Speakman Bobby Stevens Billy Stewart Bobby Swackhammer David Swingle Steve Thacker K I I I Brad Thomas Terri Tilley Marcie Trace Donny Vickers Chad Walker Michelle Walker Darren Webb Heath Whetstone Brian Wilbur Steve Wilbur I’m from Bogota, Columbia, but I moved to San Paula, Brazil five years ago, where my father now works. I will be going back to Columbia this year after my stay in Wellston. Columbia is a nice country, the people are very happy there and also very nice. Brazil is almost like Columbia, only with one difference, Brazil is bigger than Columbia. I became an exchange student two years ago, and first went to France. It was a very nice place. This year, I came to Wellston, and I’m glad, because the people are very nice. I live with the Sass family. They have been very nice to me, and they care about me so much. I have grown to love them very much. I hope to come back to Wellston someday to visit all of my friends. I hope that you will never forget me, because I will always remember all of you. Thank you, Wellston, and thank you, W.H.S.! Amy Williams Angie Williams Billy Williams Rob Williams Brian Willis Richard Wiseman Heidi Wycoff Seventh Grade 37 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND ADMINISTRATION: Row 1 — Mrs. Doris Ann May, Mr. Harold Hammond, Mr. William Lockhart, Mr. Wayne Tilley (Vice-President), and Mrs. Sue Johnston (President). Row 2 — Mrs. Ida Mae Crabtree. Director of Supervision and Curriculum Development, Mr. Harry Gray, Superintendent of the Wellston City School System, and Mrs. Joyce West, Treasurer. Picturd above are Mr. Harry Gray (Superintendent) and Mrs. Crabtree (Director of Supervision and Curriculum Development) hard at work in their offices at the Prinz Building. ABOVE: Mr. Tom Baker, Wellston High School Principal. CENTER: Mrs. Sadie Ford, Secretary. BOTTOM: Mrs. Joyce West, Treasurer of the Wellston City Schools System. a ABOVE: Mr. William B. Dunn, Assistant Principal. CENTER: Mrs. Jane Downard, Attendance Officer. BOTTOM: Mr. Jeff Cole, School Psychologist. Faculty 39 DIANE BLANKENSHIP Typing, Word Processing, and Accounting. PAUL BLANKENSHIP Occupational Work Experience Generally speaking, JEAN BOGGS American History Civics It’s difficult to answer this question with a simple yes or no. I have a better understanding of the roles and influences of a teacher now than I did four yers ago. It appears to me that many teachers do not realize the difference they can make in shaping the lives of young people. It is my opinion that it really takes a special type of person to be called TEACHER”. JOHN ALBERT Science Yes, I think that we are better off as teachers than we were before. We have a more experienced staff and the teachers are more polished. Our objectives and goals are more defined. MITCHELL BAKER Guidance Counselor Are You Better Off As A Teacher Than You Were Four Years Ago? PAUL BOGGS American History — 8th Students are more knowledgeable today, and for the most part, more responsible. The student body at our school is a fine student body; they are a credit to themselves and to their parents. My first ten years were more rewarding. People appreciated the hard work that was put forth by teachers. Alot of people in education want to pass the buck, and sometimes teachers are blamed for the mistakes of others. We must be very careful not to allow double standards to occur in the area of discipline. Our punishments must be fair, yet firm. TERRY BRENNAN Physical Education and Health LARRY CARTER Learning Disabilities 7th 8th KARL CHEW Industrial Arts In terms of having the essential tools to work with, yes. During the past four years, our Industrial Arts department has received excellent support from local manufacturing firms, In the form of technical knowledge, supplies, and materials donations. Because of this support, Wellston is now offering one of the finest I.A. programs in the area. Students have a wider variety of courses to choose from, such as Construction, Manufacturing, and Communications (Drafting and Graphic Arts). This is quite a change from four years ago when we offered Woods 1, 2, 3, 4. MARGARET CULBERTSON World History In some ways, yes. I was Substitute Teaching four years ago, and I didn’t like it, mostly because I was never certain when I would be called to teach. I do like the kids better in Wellston, and I’ve learned alot more from full-time teaching, although subbing taught me alot, too. MARIA DECASTRO English and Psychology Yes, the students I am now teaching are quite different from those I used to teach. When I taught Junior High English, the students were less interested in the subject. Now that I’m teaching Psychology, which is an elective course, I have students who take the course out of interest and put forth a lot more effort. Participation in discussions make it more fun for me to teach this course. JIM DERROW Health Adaptive P.E. I’ve noticed in my three short years at W.H.S. a large change in students' attitudes. Students today are more outgoing with their feelings, and also with their thoughts. FAUNA DONAHUE Math I've only taught school for three years, and two of those were at Piketon High School. I must say that the change in student behavior from Pike-ton to Wellston has been a pleasant shock. The kids here at Wellston are much more respectful and seem to care more about each other and their feelings. I’ve enjoyed this year at Wellston immensely. DIANE DOWNARD English 7 Students have changed subtly since I began teaching. Students today take their values from their peers and not from their parents and other responsible adults. This seems more noticeable with each new year. This is a great fault with moral education and makes teaching more difficult. Are The Students Any Different Than When You Began Teaching? JIM DOWNARD English 8 I've only taught for three years now, including my student teaching experiences, but I believe that students today are very different from the kinds of students that we had during the late fifties and early sixties. Students today are less disciplined generally and more likely to waste time. I find that my students are not well read or well prepared academically before they reach junior high. Also, most students today care very little for world and national events. Their outlook is extremely parochial. ELEANOR ESSMAN Librarian Students today have more team spirit, awareness of their personal rights, divergence in abilities, and concern for their everyday world. SANDRA EVANS Science Health — 8th Now more than ever, they are forced to grow up too quickly (because of peer pressure) and at times, we think that they are older than they really are. You are only young once so ENJOY! JOE FINCH Science 9 CONRAD FULTON Vocational Agriculture I, II, III. IV WILLIAM FYFFE English 9 Basically, no. Students are the product of everything they have aquired by the time they are in school. Therefore, students seem to be typical of the past generations. You have your good students, and those that show no effort, interest, or desire to learn, but our society of young people has a much larger group of students who want to achieve rather than those who do not care. We can be thankful of that issue being resolved! Faculty 41 PATSY GREATHOUSE Library Aide Yes, I’ve been thinking of retirement, hoping that the school board will continue to purchase extra years so that I might retire early. My husband and I would like to take a camping trip to California, via the southern route and returning the northern route. We would also like to travel to the New England states. I'm looking forward to the time that we can travel. DOUG GRIFFIN Developmental Handicapped I try not to think of retirement any more than is absolutely necessary. I enjoy working with young people and I’m sure not ready to give that up. Teaching means a great deal to me in that I have some input in the lives of the students I contact. If this has any positive effect, I feel a sense of pride and success. It gives me a great deal of pleasure to see students progress from year to year. When the time comes that this doesn’t mean that much to me, I’m ready for retirement. GARRY A. HALL Occupational Work Adjustment DELMAR HAYNES Physics, Computer Mathr I II, Computer Applications, and Math II. PATRICK HENDERSHOTT Algebra I II NANCY KIBLER Health Physical Education Do You Ever Think Of Retirement? If So, What do You Think? KIMBERLY KING Spanish I, II. III German I II DONNA KISOR High School Study Hall Monitor PAT KUNTZ Chemistry, Biology I, High school Reading I think that everyone thinks about retirement at some time or another. I'm certainly not planning to retire for a long time. Teaching and working with young people is very important to me, and I plan to continue in this rewarding profession for as long as possible. 42 Faculty MICHAEL LACKEY Math — 8th grade JEANNE LEWIS Senior English Composition, Senior English Literature, Senior General English, and Junior English, Level A” DON JENKINS Developmental Handicapped I am a planner. I will look forward to my retirement years, but I’m in no hurry to reach the retirement age. With proper planning, I will have a prosperous yet LAZY retirement. If You Hadn’t Become A Teacher, What Would You Be Doing Today? BRIAN LINTALA American Government and Georgraphy I'd be monitoring the growth patterns of daisies and the fuel consumption of the eternal flame at Arlington National Cemetery, from my body bag shipped in from Saigon. JILL MASS IE Ohio History — 7 MARK MULLEN Health Physical Education Drivers Education CARSON MUMMEY General Math I II If I hadn’t become a teacher, I still would have gone to college and received my mathematics degree. I would probably have gone into one of the other math-related fields. ALICE LILLICH Home Economics I, II. III. IV I think I would have been working as a park ranger or naturalist, as I enjoy being outdoors. I also enjoy people and working with them, and a ranger and naturalist does both. I probably would have chosen being in Ohio and perhaps work in a state preserve like our own Lake Katherine. If I couldn't have become a teacher or a naturalist, then working in the Columbus Zoo with Jack Hanna and the animals would be exciting. PEGGY MURDOCH Computer Applications, Senior Math Analysis, and Geometry I would probably find myself in a stuffy computer office de-bugging programs from 8:00 to 5:00, and wishing that I was a teacher. VICKIE NORRIS High School Learning Disabilities If I hadn’t become a teacher, I would probably be owner and manager of a local business in Ur-bana, where I’m originally from. I was in DECA in high school and also took business management courses, as well as college prep courses. I worked as a salesperson and a receptionist for a good solid background in business. s SANDRA NOD RUFF SUE OTHS Junior High Reading I would like to have been a Veteranarian or a horse trainer. CHERYL PHALEN 7th grade Science and Health Since I’m also a registered nurse. I’d probably be working in some area of the medical field. I’ve done so in the past and have really enjoyed it. Faculty 43 WHY YOU BECOME A TEACHER? Ik si sai WILLIAM O. SHUMATE High School Instrumental Music THOMAS L. REICHERT Woods IV. Metals 1,11, III DORIS SMITH Home Economics I, II, III, IV Because I live next door to the school! 44 Faculty ROBERT STAGGS Jr. High Elementary Guidance I was asked to fill in for a teacher during the final nine weeks of school. I enjoyed it very much and decided to continue to teach as a career. CAROL SWANK Talented Gifted Coordinator Satisfying experiences with camp counseling, Bible school, and Sunday school, and babysitting, plus the suggestion from my parents and high school guidance counselor led me to believe that teaching was a career that would satisfy my needs to serve mankind in some important way and yet still have time for a full family life. JEFFREY B. RUNGE Junior High Band and Assistant Marching Band Director SALLY SHUMARD 7th grade High School Art My mother was a teacher, and two of my great-aunts were the first English teachers in Germany. My grandmother taught for forty-four years, and my great-great grandfather was also a teacher. This family history of school teachers did influence my career choice. I chose to teach Art because I admire and appreciate the subject, and helping students discover their own levels of creativity is very rewarding. DOROTHY TRACE 7th grade Math Jr. High Music JANICE TRIBBY Junior High Developmen-tally Handicapped I teach school because I love children. It makes me feel good when I see that I have helped a student learn something new. STEVE WEST Biology I II and Physiology MICHAEL E. WOOD Sophomore English Thank You, Faculty, Staff, And Administrators! Faculty 45 BETTY BROOKS, MEL VINA BURKE, AND MARTHA DECK Cooks SUSAN WILL School Nurse K-12 BAND! This year’s marching and concert bands had a very successful year. The season opened with the marching band at band camp, where the competition show was laid out and learned. The band's first comptition, at Chillicothe, was somewhat of a letdown, but there were better times ahead. At the Portsmouth East competition, the band took home first place majorettes, third place flags, fourth place percussion, and third place overall; all awards in the Class B division. There were several parades and other small things, then it was on to Concert Band. The band went to the 17th District Concert Band Contest, where they won a rating of 2, their score being one-tenth of a point from a perfect score of 1. As the spring band concert came over the horizon, the band was asked to play at Riverfront Stadium, in Cincinnati, for the second cons-cutive year. Although the band did not get to complete all of their songs, a result of the ball game starting, what they did play sounded great, with the help of the Senior Choir. Band Members SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES Cindi Aeh Traci Angles Ginger Arthur Lorri Cooper Tracy Boggs Denese Jeff McKnight Carol Cardwell Coleman Karla McCloud Carrie Craig Debbie Davis Rob Rice Tracy Craig Kara Froesch Sylvia Ousley Joy Davis Stephanie Angie Dailey Marnee Dunfee Ghearing Kim Kimbel DeNeil Hartley Teresa Cindy Salmons Mike Hill Goodson Lorrie Lackey Shannon Jeannie Harris Mary Scurlock Huston Tricia Landrum Tammy Davis Tami Long Becky Little Bev Erin Massie Neysea Morgan Fridenmaker Kelly Perkins Ann O'Shea Janet Rice Mindy Perkins Julie Ramsey Becky Harris Shawnna Peggy Smith Chris Keller Rippeth Angie Walton Shari Norman Nancy Russell Pam Young Mary Smith Dawn Shook Adam Massie Tessa Smith Pattie Stewart Sherri Rhymer Denise Wyatt Jodi Webb Jodi Wood Shannon Young Glenna Webb Leigh Ann Cox 48 Band FRESHMAN JUNIOR HIGH BAND Julie Bennett Karen Craig Lisa Brooks Trish Bishop Deanna Ervin Shelly King Dana Boggs Stephanie Shawn Crystal Staten Wireman Brandau Dianne Tilley Chrissy Hale Kitty Davis Nikki Ghearing Kelli Perkins Dee Dixon Jenny Jones Beth Ann Angie Ervin April Arthur Riepenhoff Connie Good Rachael David O'Dell Barbie Lambert Todd Sheppard Goodson Stephanie Megan Derrow Christy Green VanBibber Kristen Laura Hocter Heather Walton Ghearing Erica Huff Stacy Oiler Jackie Kendra Kimbel Sandy Davis Hilderbrand Wendy Stacy Ghearing Traci Smith Loudermilk Tara Speakman Heidi Wycoff Kyle McCarty Dan Tomlin Mike Price Angie Ousley Angie Bennett Terri Tilley Sarah Ousley Gwen Wood Tina Arms Heather Jerry Trivette Preston Lynn Shook Crristy Riley Becky Sims Betty Jo Stacey Julie Sturgill Nicole Summers Dori Young Beth Kim Case Swackhammer Russ Stewart Tammy Winters Lori Dever SENSATIONAL SOUNDS Band Improves During Season TOP LEFT: Cindy Salmons receives her flower at senior night. TOP RIGHT: The senior band members wait their turn CENTER: The band prepares for their Halloween parade BOTTOM LEFT: Chris Keller waits his turn at Senior night BOTTOM RIGHT: The Majorettes are out in front OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP: Mr. Shumate leads the band during the band concert for the school BOTTOM: The percussion does their stuff OPUS XV 1985 and ’86 were rewarding to Opus XV. Their first performances were at Opus Camp at Canters Cave in Jackson. After much practice during the summer, their season began. One of their most difficult performances was in Jackson, for the members of the Jaycee’s Club. The group had to do the whole show without musical TOP RIGHT: Erin and John sing a duet from 'Li’l Abner CENTER RIGHT: OPUS performs for the annual Junior-Senior banquet. BOTTOM LEFT: Deron Ponn tells us his side of the story BOTTOM RIGHT: Cory Pariseau sure can dance! accompanyment, which was a first for them all. In February, the group went to Piqua High School for a competition, but due to the great performances of the other Show Choirs, Opus did not place. A later competition at Coshocton High School resulted in the same. The tables were turned, however, when Opus placed fifth out of seventeen Show Choirs at a huge competition at Ohio Northern University. Spirits rekindled, Opus traveled to Lancaster for another excellent performance, only to be shocked in the end when they were awarded a participation plaque. No placement awards were presented to any of the groups, and everyone was disappointed. Despite the let-down at the end of their season, the entire year was rewarding and fun filled for that incredible show choir, OPUS XV! Opus — Show Choir Has Great Season CHOIR The 1985-86 Senior Choir performed at many important events this year. The first was their performance in the rotunda of the capitol in Columbus. The acoustics of this particular edifice mixed the voices in such a way that they seemed to float on the air. Their next performance, at the Christmas concert, was a repeat of the performance at the capitol, with the traditional Hallelujah Chorus’, a joint effort with the high school band. At Cincinnati, their next peformance, 'The Star-Spangled Banner’ was performed, with good response from the audience. WHS — ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC The group ended the year with the Spring Sing, which was, according to many who witnessed it, the best Spring Sing OPUS has performed in ten years. Choir 51 The Annual Spring Sing Concert was delivered in two performances; the first was during the school day for the faculty and student body, and the second concert was held the following evening for parents and townspeople. The evening concert not only featured Opus and Choir, but the Happiness Follies, from Central Elementary School. These groups performed a variety of music and choreography, much to the enjoyment and appreciation of those folks in attendance. 52 Spring Sing This concert is held annually, and everyone looks forward to the performance. It is a tremendous display of the talent and great teaching efforts at Wellston High and Central Elementary. PICTURED TOP LEFT: Mr. Lintala is being convinced that Tammy Winters is a sweet old fashioned girl. TOP RIGHT: Deron Ponn sings a tune for his Calender girl . BOTTOM The guys conclude Billy Don't Loose My Number . KT ill | APPRECIATION CONCERT Band Performs For Supporters The Appreciation Concert was held the first Sunday in February, at the high school auditorium. The purpose of the concert was to show appreciation to all of the parents, faculty members, and citizens of Wellston for their undying support of the band throughout the year. The concert was held the week prior to a competition at Athens High School. The community members help the band prepare for this contest by listening and offering the band more confidence for their important performance. The Band received an excellent rating while at Athens, missing a Superior rating by one point. It is quite evident that the town of Wellston is proud of its band, and that the band is proud and very appreciative of its many supporters. PICTURED are some shots of the Appreciation Concert held at Wellston High School. 54 Organizations When ALARM NuuuU Room LO 7 Lea e B 4.t, r' 0 R G A N I Z A T I O N S HONORS ORGANIZATIONS 1986 SCHOLARSHIP TEAMS ROW 1: Janet Rice, Penny Allen, Lynley Walton, Joy Lucas, Keith Belock, JoEllen McManis, and Sylvia Ousley. ROW 2: Colin Patterson, Phillip Brady, Chris Keller, Rob Hatley, Tom Roberts, Dave Gray, and Karla McCloud. ROW 3: Mike McManis, Rob Ervin, Ronnie Nichols, Deron Ponn, Michelle Johnson, DeNeil Hartley, and Carol Cardwell. ROW 4: Joy Davis, Tracy Craig, Jodi Wood, Casey Smith, Erin Massie, Nancy Russell, and Patti Stewart. ROW 5:Jim Sizemore, Matt Womel-dorf, Trina Specht, Matt Salmons, Cathy Anderson, Beth Knotts, and Allan Ashley. ROW6: Sarah Ousley, Tom Johnson, Marsha Johnson, Denese Coleman, John Spearry, Mike Hocter, and Deanna Farley. ROW 7: Lori Bryan, Laura Hocter, Jenny Bush, Connie Good, Shannon Fulton, Jan Beiting, and John Reed. ROW 1; Lynley Walton, Polly Davis, Shawn Wonders, Karla McCloud, Dena Davis, and Sylvia Ousley. ROW 2 Rob Hatley, Kim Floyd, Joy Lucas, and Keith Belock. ROW 1 Carol Cardwell, Casey Smith, Rob Ervin, Allan Ashley, Deron Ponn, Greg Ray, and DeNeil Hartley. ROW 2: Joy Davis, Jodi Wood, Erin Massie, Nancy Russell, Shannon Huston, Patti Stewart, Tracy Craig, and Michelle Johnson 1985-’86 NHS 1986-’87 NHS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY HONORS ORGANIZATIONS CLASS RELATED GROUPS City Officials Hi-Q Team ABOVE: ROW 1: Karla McCloud, Tammy Davis, Lorrie Lackey, and Cindy Aeh. ROW 2: Sylvia Ousley, Polly Davis, Randy Stewart, Lee Lambert and Chris Brenner. LEFT: ROW 1 Matt Wombledorf, Denese Coleman, and Mike Hocter. ROW 2: Joy Lucas, Allan Ashley, and Laura Hocter. R G A N I Z A T I 0 N S Buckeye Girls’ State Buckeye Boys’ State Nancy Russell, Pattie Stewart, Jody Wood, Rebecca King, and Shan- SEATED: Casey Smith, and Derron Ponn. non Huston. STANDING: Mike McMannis, and Robbie Ervin. CLASS RELATED GROUPS Organizations 57 WZ0-H N-Z ff)330 X-Ray Staff cvi i °hn Stabler- Matt Crisp (kneeling), Jan Belting. Lynley Walton. Chris Keller. Ms. Sally Shumard, advisor. ROW 2: Janis Blankenship. Polly Davis. ROW 3: Trish Vititoe. Dan Tomlin, Rob Jones, Cheryl Gill, Renee Blankenship. Rocket News Staff ROW 1: Hager Fain, John Lewis, Lorri Cooper, Monica Ashley. Krista Phalen ROW 2: John Thompson, Trish Vititoe, Jan Beiting, Pam Kirby, Chris Keller. Penpushers Staff ROW Jenny Sandy Davis. TJrjsfa pha. Monica Ashley, len. „ roffey, Marsha R°w2:£rii « ■“.•juHe B°y ■ j nette. N OP -May. Jea Vicky Harvey pajn Gregg ROW 3:LarrfDownard, Paul Brown, Lar y Dye OAT SERVICE GROUPS SERVICE GROUPS Organizations 59 Student Council ROW 1: Cindy Salmons. Kelly Dutcher, Tricia Landrum, Cathy Anderson, Patty Stewart, Nancy Russell. Dan Tomlin. ROW 2: Leigh Ann Cox, Lynley Walton, Wendy Loudermilk, Rob Hatley. Lorrie Lackey. Lorri Cooper, Shari Norman, Kim Kimbel, Trish Vititoe. Tri-Hi-Y ROW 1: Shannon Huston, Tracy Craig, Erin Massie, Lorrie Lackey, Nancy Russell, Polly Davis, Cindy Salmons. ROW 2: Jodi Webb, Lesley Spencer, Mindy Peters. Sheree Smith, Shari Norman, Kelly Dixon, Pattie Stewart, Shannon Young, De Neil Hartley, Mrs. Doris Smith, advisor. ROW 3: Marnee Dunfee, Christy Richards, Teresa Canada. Carrie Craig, Lisa Wilbur, Cindy Aeh, Gina Wilbur. Mary Smith, Francie Gray, Shawna Rippeth, Julie Leach. CLASS OFFICERS 0 R G A N I Z A T I 0 N S Senior Class Junior Class Kim Kimbel, Treasurer Cindy Aeh, Secretary Angie Dailey, Vice-President Lorri Cooper, President Deron Ponn, President Shannon Huston, Secretary Dawn Shook, Treasurer Casey Smith, Vice-President Sophomore Class Freshman Class Julie Ramsey, Secretary Missy Jones, Treasurer Tom Johnson, President Keith Doles, Vice-President Scott Bragg, President Shannon Henry, Vice-President Vanita Hill, Secretary Lenitta King, Treasurer Orgar ions CLASS OFFICERS STUDENT WORK FORCE ROW 1: Chris Hammond, Joy Lucas, Kim Kimbel, Sheree Smith, Shawn Wonders, Kelly Ervin, Shannon Wonders. ROW 2: Mark Williams. Cindy Salmons, Lynley Walton, Jason Winters. John Lindauer, Robbie Ervin, Phillip Brady, Merle Kuhn, Shawn Jenkins. Office Aides Cafeteria Aides Cathy Wyatt, Darlene Johnson, Teresa Rife. ROW 1: Krissy Jones, Nicole Summers, Theresa Storms, Jody Wood, Shannon Wonders. ROW 2: Lisa Snyder, Wendy Loudermilk, Betty Jo Lambert, Tim McPheters, Steve Leach Library Aides 0 R G A N 1 Z A T I 0 N S Drganizations 61 STUDENT WORK FORCE CLASS RELATED GROUPS R G A N I Z A T I 0 N S Future Homemakers Of America ROW 1 Jan Beiting, Erica Huff, Miss Alice Lillich, advisor. ROW Bush, and Debbie Farley. ROW 3: Lisa Snyder, Francie Gray, 2: Becky Little, Wendy Loudermilk, Christy Richards, Jenny Teresa Canaday, and Tracy Brown. Foreign Language Club ROW 1 Mrs. Kim King, advisor, Jodi Webb, Gilda Delgado, Kelly ROW 2: Lona McClellan, Mindy Peters, John Stabler, Pam Dixon, Ann O'Shea, and Pattie Stewart. Stewart, Tracey Craig, Roxie Frisby, and Lori Bryan. CLASS RELATED GROUPS 62 Organizations CLASS RELATED GROUPS Industrial Arts Club Health Council KNEELING Todd Ghearing, and Rusty Patrick. STANDING: Brett Grey, Mike Nelson, Lee Lambert, Karl Chew, advisor, Steve Leach, and Donnie Henry. SITTING Dawn Angles, Pam Stewart, Lonna McClellan, Francie Gray, Lucian McClellan, Kelly Perkins, STANDING: Shawna Rippeth, Neysea Morgan, Mrs. Ramsey, Cristy Richards, and Julie Ramsey. Future Farmers Of America 0 R G A N I Z A T I 0 N S ROW 1: Chris Brown, Hassell Scott, Eric McCarter, Mike Pellitier, Tom Wyatt, Kelly Perkins. John Frisby, Tom Johnson, Rodney Neal, Amy Vickers, Robin Emmert, Patty Wallace. ROW 2 Conrad Fulton, Russ Thompson, Chip Norris, Bobby Brown, David Bishop, Terry Whalen, Brent Jarvis, Cliff Spires, Shawn Gilliland, Kim Davis, Darlene Canaday, Tracy Aleshire, and Jenny Young. Row 3 Sam Beverd, Tony Faught, Jamie Ewing, Jeff McCormick, Rick Loudermilk, Jerry Whalen, Chad Vickers, Cliff Hager, Kim Lucas, Keith Doles, and Chip Williams. Row 4 Mike Jones, Rick Brown, Kenny Speakman, Ritchie Staten, Ted Johnston, Steve Leach, and Rodney Landrum. CLASS RELATED GROUPS Organizations 63 64 Autographs Autographs 6t Autographs- I HOMECOMING DANCE Homecoming activities took place all weekend, but the grand finale, the Homecoming Dance, was held the evening of October 5th in the high school cafeteria. Aqua, pink, and white streamers, and doves were used to carry out the Cherish” theme. The Tri-Hi-Y always sponsors the Homecoming Dance. The dance was held Saturday evening, and Friday night the football team was defeated by Alexander. Despite the great loss the evening before, the dance was enjoyed by everyone. At the football game Friday evening, Cindy Salmons was crowned as Homecoming Queen. Kelly Ervin, Krissy Jones, and Erin Massie were chosen as the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior class attendants, respectively. Lorrie Lackey, Sylvia Ousley, and Cindy Aeh were the Senior class attendants. PICTURED ABOVE. LEFT: Cindy Salmons accepts a gift from Mr. Tom Baker. ABOVE RIGHT: Queen Cindy and escort Andy Graham make a grand entrance to the Homecoming Dance. CENTER LEFT: Attendants and their dates join in the first dance of the evening. LEFT: All of the couples seemed to enjoy the slow music the best. Queen Cindy and her escort, Andy, begin the festivities with the Queens Dance . OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP: The attendants and queen were presented to the crowd at the football game. BOTTOM: Queen Cindy and her court presided over the Homecoming Dance in a special place of honor. Homecoming 69 HONORS ASSEMBLY Thanks to the Wellston Mother’s club, students can now earn WHS letters for somethng other than athletic excellence. Beginning this school year, any student earning 94% or better in his or her top four academic classes will receive a letter for a jacket or sweater. Twenty-three students from the high school and junior high level were honored at an assembly for this fine academic achievement early in the school year. With Mitchell Baker, Guidance Counselor presiding over the announcement and distribution of these letters, members of the Mother’s club shook each students’ hand and expressed their appreciation for studying hard and maintaining high academic averages. PICTURED LEFT COLUMN, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Junior Honor Students — Joy Davis, Allan Ashley, and Erin Massie. Sophomore Honor Students — ROW 1: Trina Specht, Beth Knotts, and Beth Channell. ROW 2: Mike Hooter, Chad Ousley, and Tom Johnson. Freshmen Honor Students — ROW 1: Tom Gilliland, Tammy Winters, and John Thompson. ROW 2: Betty Stacey, Kitty Davis, Teresa Wells, Lori Bryan, and Jenny Bush. Eighth Grade Honor Students — Monica Ashley, Hagar Fain, Layla Jones, Julie May, Jeannettea Napper, and Holly Snedecor. Honors Assembly 71 Seniors Blow Faculty Away During ’86 Game It was pretty unbelievable, but the Senior team legitimately conquered the Faculty team during the 1986 battle in the W.H.S. auditorium. The fight was fair and clean and the faculty members had a pretty rough time of keeping up with the Senior team. The game was played with such professionalism, that even Mr. Fyffe didn’t find it necessary to earn any technical fouls during the game. The Faculty led the game in points almost throughout the first three quarters. The Seniors waited until the end of the game to push ahead, and in the end, had defeated their opponents by three points. It was a well fought game, and was enjoyed by all who attended. The Senior Faculty game is an annual event held in the late winter. All proceeds are used towards the cost of the Prom. PICTURED OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP — both teams scramble for a rebound BOTTOM — The seats were packed, as the game is one of the most popular activities of the year. THIS PAGE: TOP LEFT — Many people help make the game work towards raising money for the Prom including Patty Stewart, whose job was to make the popcorn to sell during the game. The Junior guys get all gussied-up to perform acrobatics and other oddities during their roles as the Cheerleaders. Sr. — Faculty Game 73 LI’L ABNER This year’s school play was a great improvement from last years, according to the entire student body. The reviving of Li’l Abner was a great success, thanks to the exhilarating talents of John Spearry (Li’l Abner), Erin Massie (Daisy Mae), and Dan Tomlin (Marryin’ Sam). With a cast of over fifty to work with, directors Carolyn Pittenger and William Dunn were able to fit the parts to the people most like the characters. The first official meeting of the play cast was on January 23, 1986, and as was predicted, many members of last year's cast showed up, as well as did many new persons. Mr. Dunn at times felt that the whole thing would not come out well, even though 5 hour practices were not un- common. However, after all the practices were over and the stage was silent for another year, the whole project was determined a success, which anyone who had the pleasure to see it would acknowledge. Cast Of Characters LONESOME POLECAT THAD OUSLEY HAIRLESS JOE ARTHUR RIEPENHOFF ROMEO SCRAGG JASON WINTERS MOONBEAM McSWINE JOY LUCAS MARRYIN’ SAM DAN TOMLIN EARTHQUAKE McGOON MARK PARI- SEAU DAISY MAE ERIN MASSIE PAPPY YOKUM TIM McPHETERS MAMMY YOKUM CARRIE CRAIG LI’L ABNER......JOHN SPEARRY MAYOR DAWGMEAT ERNEST PARI- SEAU SENATOR JACK S. PHOGBOUND CASEY SMITH DR. R.Y. FINSDALE JANET RICE GOVERNMENT MAN COLNEL TROY ERVIN AVAILABLE JONES CHAD OUSLEY STUPEFYIN’ JONES JODI WOOD RADIO-COMMENTATOR TRISH VITI-TOE Spring Musical A Success! PRESIDENT CHAD OUSLEY ALF SCRAGG BILLY GILLILAND GENERAL BULLMOOSE DAVE GRAY SECRETARIES TRACY WRIGHT, PETTY WALLACE, AND ANGIE JARVIS APPASSIONATA VON CLIMAX JODI WEBB EVIL EYE FEAGLE COREY PARISEAU DR. SMITHBORN MARY SMITH DR. KROGMEYER ARTHUR RIEPENHOFF DR. SCHLEIFITZ PENNY ALLEN WIVES NANCY RUSSELL, BETH ANN RIEPENHOFF, CHARITY COLLINS, HEATHER PRESTON, TRISH VITITOE, AMY RUPERT. HUSBANDS SHAWN HUSTON,PAUL DYE, JAY THACKER, RICH CORVIN, HAGER FAIN, SCOTT EDWARDS MUSCLEMEN WAYNE FOLDEN, SHAWN JENKINS, TODD GHEARING, RON NICHOLS, JOE JOHNSTON, BRIAN RIP-PETH. DR. SOPHTWICK SARAH OUSLEY SCARLET GWEN WOOD MAID ROXIE FRISBY DOGPATCHERS SHERISE HUTCHINSON, DOROTHY RIEPENHOFF, MICHELLE MARTIN, LEANNE PARISEAU, JOHNNA SHEPHERD, TRACY CRAIG, DONNA PEMBERTON. OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP — Li’l Abner (John Spearry) tells the fellas what he’s druther” be doing with his life than getting married. BOTTOM —The citizens of Dogpatch have a parade in honor of Li'l Abner, who saved their town from being bombed by the government. PICTURED TOP LEFT — Earthquake McGoon is convinced that he should marry Daisy Mae, but Marryin' Sam tries to convince him that he shouldn't. CENTER LEFT — Moonbeam McSwine introduces herself to the audience by explaining that she sleeps with pigs. LEFT— Marryin' Sam (Dan Tomlin) rides into the sunset on his donkey . ABOVE — The Newly Beautified Husbands are not adequate partners for their wives. The Yokumberry Tonic made them strong and handsome, but they became dumb and conceited. yi Abner 75 76 Science Fair 165 EXHIBITS AT SCIENCE FAIR The annual W.H.S. Science Fair was held Saturday, March 1st in the high school auditorium. There were approximately 165 exhibits on display covering grades 7 thru 12. Sixteen of these projects advanced to the district fair in Athens. In the Computer Programming Division of the Science Fair, Deron Ponn, Alan Ashley, Joey Keating, and Keith Belock advanced to the district fair in Athens. Superior awards were given to the following students: Nancy Russell; Dena Davis and Angie Dailey; John Thompson; Jason Smith, John Rogers, and Dan Jaycox; Sara Ousley; Chris Keller; Christy Riley and Wendy Lou-dermilk; Teresa Goodson; Deniel Hartley and John Frisby; Monica Ashley; Krista Phalen; Larry Arthur; Tracy Smith; Philip Waldron; Robbie Mullins and Nick Rupert; and Tara Speakman PICTURED TOP LEFT. Krista Phalen with her project on brain dominance called On the Dominant Side . PICTURED ABOVE: Natural Dyes done by Dena Davis and Angie Dailey. PICTURED CENTER LEFT John Thompson and his project on Acid Rain. PICTURED CENTER Tracy Smith with her project on Caffeine. PICTURED FAR LEFT Monica Ashley and her project on the Effects of Sugar on Hyperactivity. PICTURED LEFT: Dan Jaycox with Aerodynamics of a Glider Not pictured is John Rogers and Jason Smith. PICTURED OPPOSITE PAGE TOP Monica Ashley, Krista Phalen. Tara Speakman, and Rob Mullins, (top row:) Tracy Smith, Larry Arthur, and Nick Ruppert; (bottom row.) PICTURED BOTTOM Nancy Russell project Spectroscopy , which won first place overall high school projects. Science Fair 77 JR.-SR. The evening of our Junior Senior Prom began with a wonderful meal being served at the banquet. The meal consisted of prime rib, baked ham, scalloped chicken, baked potatoes, cheese potatoes, green beans, buttered corn, chicken and noodles, cole slaw, tossed salad, potato salad, rolls and butter, apple pie, cherry tarts, Texas sheetcake, milk, coffee, and tea. Prior to eating this festive meal, the W.H.S. Choir performed Alleluia as the invocation. Dinner music was provided by Dan Tomlin. After dinner, entertainment was provided by OPUS XV and the Senior members of the Choir. Also, Shawna Rippeth sang a beautiful and touching solo, then a duet with her favorite partner, Kyle McCarty. Erin Massie and John Spearry performed Namely You” from the class play, Li’l Abner. The Senior Choir and OPUS members sang Whenever I Call You Friend”. The banquet ended after Mrs. Smith thanked all of those people who helped make it a huge success from year to year. After the marvelous food and wonderful entertainment, most members of the Junior Senior classes and many faculty members left to prepare for the Prom, which was held an hour after the Banquet. PICTURED ABOVE, FAR RIGHT — Pile it on, teachers, for this will be your last meal until the Afterparty! ABOVE — The girls can't wait to perform the top 40 Hits” which is a tribute to many of the teachers and administrators in the school. RIGHT — Kelly seems happy that she gets to sit with her friends at the Jr.-Sr. Banquet. 78 Jr.-Sr. Banquet Banquet Is A Beginning For A Festive Evening PICTURED TOP LEFT — Shawna Rippeth and Kyle McCarty sing Separate Lives from the movie, White Knights. TOP RIGHT — Guests of the Jr.-Sr. Banquet serve themselves from the endless buffet. CENTER LEFT — The cooks that made it all possible ABOVE — Donnie Henry takes advantage of the unlimited banquet table. BOTTOM LEFT - Senior Choir and Opus members bid farewell with their rendition of Whenever I Call You Friend . LEFT — Shawna Rippeth wowed us all with her unique voice. 79 80 Jr.-Sr. Prom OUR PROM NIGHT QUITE MEMORABLE This Could Be The Night” was the theme, and it certainly was a night to remember, for the cafeteria was elegantly decorated in the Junior colors of hot pink, silver, and black. Entertainment was provided by Suzy Waud from 92X-FM of Columbus. The theme, colors, and entertainment were chosen by the members of the Junior class, and the decorating of the cafeteria was done by the Juniors and the Art classes of W.H.S. The Prom is a once-a-year event that is enjoyed by many Juniors, Seniors, and their dates and the members of the faculty. It is wildly anticipated throughout the school year, and the planning and preparations that go into this dance are well thought-out and seriously considered prior to the dance. It is the goal of all people involved to create an atmosphere that everyone will feel comfortable in and enjoy. PICTURED OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP — Everyone enjoys dancing when the music slows down. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM — Some people prefer to sit one out and enjoy the entertainment of the others who are dancing. ABOVE. RIGHT: Suzy Waud gets down to her own tunes. ABOVE. RIGHT: Where are your shoes, Mrs. Glassburn? FAR LEFT: Merle and Cindy enjoy a quiet moment when the music slowed down. RIGHT — Love those pantyhose, Joy! Jr.-Sr. Prom 81 CONGA! Afterparty Theme Psychs Everyone For A Good Time The 1986 Afterparty was a fantastic success with the theme of CONGA! being chosen by the members of the Senior class. The gymnasium at Central Elementary School looked very much like a jungle. The trees were filled with coconuts, and the beach” was complete with a lawn chair. Pictures of couples were taken on the beach by John Shaw, of National Schools Studios. The Afterparty began an hour after the Prom ended, at 1:00 a.m., and was over at 4:00 a.m. The hours were filled with dancing, eating, partying, and generally enjoying the company of everyone. It was a fantastic way to end the fun-filled evening. Those people who were not satisfied that the evening should end went out to breakfast together when the Afterparty was over. PICTURED ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE — Everyone in the Junior and Senior classes try to attend the Afterparty, since it is a wild time. THIS PAGE. TOP LEFT — Everybody do the CONGA! CENTER. LEFT — John Spearry shows off his wonderful dancing abilities. LEFT — London Bridges at the Afterparty? ABOVE — When you can't find girls to dance with you, dance with your friends! BELOW. FAR LEFT -Joy we don't know what's going on either. LEFT — Mike Hill, What are you doing?! Jr.-Sr. Afterparty 83 THE GRADUATES OF V(PF7 ff!ff BUHfl.Wf Wlppefn, turn un Mike Nelson, Becky Rippeth, Joy Lucas, Tammy Davis, JoAnn Bunnell, Sharon Nichols, Becky Harris, Mary Ann Scurlock, Tina Wyatt, Missy Wilbur, and Pam Jonas. ROW 2: John McKitterick, Gina Wilbur, Gina Johnson, Penny Allen, Janet Rice, Rob Hatley. Sylvia Ousley, Lorrie Lackey, Shari Norman, Cindy Salmons, Janis Blankenship, Mary Smith, April Sass, and Vicki Ross. ROW 3 Peggy Craft, Bonnie Floyd, Audra Abele, Kathy Morrison, ancy Long; Karen Floyd, Alicia Beatty, Beverly Frldenmaker, Cindi Aeh, Tami Williams, Cristy Davy, Lorri Cooper, Robin Em-mert, Debbie Dove, Ivy Frederick, Lynley Walton, Denise Wyatt, and Chris Keller. ROW4 Mike Johnson, Pam Hanes, Tim Jordan. Willie Kisor, Brian Hill, Eddie Farleigh, Keith Belock, Joey Keating, Kim Kimbel, Angie Dailey, Karla McCloud, Missy Williams, Polly Davis, Sue Ann Allen, Kim Floyd, Tessa Smith, Shawn Wonders, Jeff Dixon, and Jackie Yates. W jOr -w • 84 Graduates THE CLASS OF 1986 ROW 5: Rob Jones, Jeff Melvin, Shawn Jenkins, Tim Kruskamp, Gene Smith, Roy Roberts, David Sprague, Rob Rice, Lee Lambert, Todd Kisor, Benny Phillips, Cheryl Gill, Pam Loudermilk, Sheree Smith, Jennifer May, Kim Lucas, K lly Potts, Allan Moore, Wayne Folden, and Tom Speraw. ROW 6: Steve Leach, Charles Malone, Jeff Denney, Terry Vance, Brett Grey, Donnie Henry, Randy Stewart, Jeff McKnight, John Lindauer, David Gray, Mike Abele, David Varney, Darin McKee, Ronnie Hayburn, Tom Roberts, Mark Pariseau, Jim Pemberton, Ronnie Good, and Chris Brenner. NOT PICTURED: Mike Campbell, Dena Davis, Nancy Davis, Tim Dixon, Patricia Frisby, Larry Goheen, William Hamon, Keith Jarvis, Julie Leach, JoEllen McManis, Gary Morgan, Jeff Rippeth, Yvonne Rose, Eddie Royster, Walt Weiland, and Russ Wyatt. The Class Of 1986 85 86 Class Day '86 CLASS DAY ROCKS THE SCHOOL! Mention Class Day to any half-aware student at Wellston High School and you will receive one general response FUN! The Class Day program this year was more than fun for the Seniors who presented the program and for the spectators. After early practices the morning of the program, the Seniors were ready to perform! The first order of the day was to welcome all for coming by the Senior Class President. Then the elementary school histories were read. These histories are usually designed to revive old memories of embarrassing moments suffered by various members of the Senior class, but they are read in fun, so nobody’s feelings are hurt. The Class Will was then read, and more people were presented unnecessasry gifts than can be imagined. The entertainment began with the singing of a duet by Shawna Rippeth and Kyle McCarty . . Separate Lives”. Shawna sang a solo next, I'll Be Here Where the Heart Is”. The grand finale was a performance by talented seniors in the form of a rock band. Before the program ended, twelve seniors portrayed their favorite teachers in the now famous version of The Twelve Days of My Senior Year”. It will be hard to top this Class Day performance next year, folks! OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP — Seniors await their turns on the stage during the reading of the histories. BOTTOM Seniors love to have their pictures taken! TOP LEFT — Jeff McKnight rocks out on Two Sides of Love . ABOVE. LEFT — Shawna Martin sings her heart out! ABOVE. CENTER — Tim Krus-kamp really jammed during the concert. ABOVE — Seniors perform The Twelves Days of My Senior Year , which is an annual classic! FAR LEFT — Thank-you, Willie, for broadening our awareness of Rock Roll! LEFT — Brett Grey and Kim Kimble read (that's questionable in Brett's case) the Class Will Testament. Class Day 87 CLASS OF 86 100th TO GRADUATE Karla McCloud Valedictorian Shawn Wonders Salutatorian On June 6th, at 8:00 p.m., the One Hundredth Annual Wellston High School Commencement ceremonies were held in the high school auditorium. Held in the presence of a full audience, the program opened with Dan Tomlin playing the Processional, Pomp and Circumstance . After the graduates were seated, the singing of the National Anthem and Invocation, presented by Father John Swickard, was spoken. The high school Choir sang That’s what Friends are For”, and Shawn Wonders presented her Salutatory Address. Mr. Dunn had the opportunity of introducing the great speaker, Dr. Dorothy Anne Essman Richmond, who is a graduate of Wellston High School, and is currently practicing Medicine at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. After Dr. Richmond encouraged the graduates to set goals and work hard to fulfill them, the Choir sang ”1 Am Your Child”. Mr. Thomas Baker presented the diplomas to the graduates of the class of ”86, and Ms. Sue Johnston, President of the Wellston City Schools Board of Education, handed them to each graduate. The Choir then sang God Bless the U.S.A., and Mr. Harry Gray, Superintendent of the school, confirmed the graduates of the class of 86. Karla McCloud then presented her Valedictory Address, and the graduates and audience joined together in the singing of the Alma Mater. Reverend Carl Minter gave the Benediction moments prior to the Recessional. Once the graduates of the class of ”86 reached the street outside, everyone could hear a cheer of excitement and relief. Another class has graduated and another year is over, and the class of '86 was fortunate to have been the 100th class to graduate from Wellston High! 88 Graduation JUNE 6th, 1986 PICTURED ABOVE. LEFT: Dr. Richmond spoke to the graduates of the class of '86. ABOVE RIGHT: The newly confirmed graduates move their tassels to the other side of their mortar boards. CENTER LEFT: Mr. Harry Gray, President Sue Johnston, and Principal Thomas Baker reverently stand during The Star Spangled Banner . CENTER RIGHT: Joey Keating and Rob Jones proceed down the aisle to be a part of the 100th graduating class. FAR LEFT: Dan Tomlin plays majestically! LEFT: Dr. Richmond, Father Swickard, and Reverend Minter stand during the singing of the Alma Mater . Graduation 89 90 Autographs Autographs ------------------------- Autographs 91 WITH SUCH A SHAKEY START, THE SEASON COULD ONLY GET BETTER The 1985 Football campaign at WHS had its' ups and downs during this season, beginning with the resignation of Coach Bob Straight, after a disappointing start of 0-2. After two weeks of a group effort in coaching from the assistants, Bill Fyffe was hired as the new head coach. Coach Fyffe led the team to three victories in the last five games. The Rockets closed the season with a record of 3-7 overall and 3-6 in the league. Although the season began with a rocky 34-0 loss against Jackson, the season produced a well disciplined team which fought to work together, and never gave up. The Rockets opened the TVC with a 32-13 defeat against Trimble, with junior Ernest Pariseau scoring the season’s first touchdown. The Rockets were handed their second loss as Belpre nabbed the Rockets 9-0, despite Wellston’s tough defense and Wayne Folden’s 62 yards rushing. The Rocket’s loss to Warren, 27-7, dampened Coach Fyffe’s debut. The next defeat, by Meigs, was 48-16, and was also Freshman player Scott Bragg's first starting assignment. The next week, Alexander came from behind and defeated the Rockets 21-18, to ruin the Homecoming activities. The last home game, which was against Nelsonville-York, chalked up another loss of 32-20. The first victory of the season was against Federal Hocking, with the Rockets beating them 32-13. The game shall be remembered for Ernest Pariseau s 136 yards, three touchdown performance. Wellston travelled to Miller the next week and destroyed the Falcons 55-19, for their second victory of the season. Coach Fyffe's squad chalked up a 323 yard ground attack, with Wayne Folden leading the way with 145 yards. The final game of the season was played at Vinton County, with the Rockets tumbling them 27-6. What a glorious way to end the season! With a shakey season ending on such a positive note, the team expects to do well next season. Good luck, 1986 Rockets! 94 Football rr OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP: The annual bonfire, which kicks off the season opener, was held prior to the Jackson game. CENTER: Senior Varsity Football players — ROW 1: Mike Johnson, Randy Stewart. Brett Grey, and Lee Lambert. ROW2:Todd Kisor, Rick Rippeth, Wayne Folden, and Rob Rice. BOTTOM Junior Varsity Players: ROW 1: Bobby Woods, Ernest Pariseau, Dwaine Tribby, Todd Ghearing, and Chris Newnes. ROW 2: Ronnie Nichols, Joe Johnston, Deron Ponn, and Gary Van Bibber. PICTURED ABOVE RIGHT: Sophomore and Freshmen Varsity Player; ROW 1 James Dye, Jerry Whalen, Jerry Rapp, Scott Scharfenberger, Merle Kuhn, Terry Whalen, Travis Staten, Rick Loudermilk, Randy Robson, and Rob Davis. ROW2. Andy Graham, Scott Bragg, Scott Manner-ing, Travis Potts, Cory Pariseau, Jim Willis, Junior Milliken, Rickie Staten, Tom Johnson, and Dale Wheatly. PICTURED CENTER RIGHT: 8th grade team members: ROW 1 — Coach Jerry Aleshire, Brian Ray, Tony Southard, Micky Finn, Bill Atha, Gabe Grant, Robbie Staten, Davis Coffey. ROW2: Tommy Stetzer, Scott Edwards, Richie Corvin, Jeff Hendershott, Aaron Ervin, Phil Griffith, Scott Shover, and Shawn Huston. ROW 3 Dave Jaycox, Reuben Ousley, Stacey Walls, Paul Howell. Matt Walton, Chris Graham, and Kenny Seymore. ROW 4 Chuck Rife, Ronnie Fisher, Scott Cooper, and Brian Walton. PICTURED ABOVE: VARSITY and RESERVES: Sue Hammond. Trainer, Brett Grey, Wayne Folden, Rob Rice, Rick Rippeth, Lee Lambert, Randy Stewart, Todd Kisor, and Mike Johnson. ROW 2: Manager. Jerry Rice, Chris Newnes, Deron Ponn, Ronnie Nichols, Todd Ghearing, Dwaine Tribby, Bobby Wood, Joe Johnston, Ernest Pariseau, Gary Van Bibber, and Steve Willis, Trainer. ROW 3: Cory Pariseau, Junior Milliken, Robbie Davis, Scott Scharfenberger, Merle Kuhn, Randy Robson, Rick Loudermilk, Terry Whalen, Jim Willis, and Dale Wheatly. ROW4 Jerry Rapp, Scott Mannering, Travis Potts, Richir Staten, Tom Johnson, James Dye, Jerry Whalen. Andy Graham, Scott Bragg, and Pete Seidel. TRAINERS AND MANAGERS: Casey Smith and Paul Rice. Pete Seidel, Jim Sizemore, and Jim Willis. Football 95 PICTURED TOP LEFT The season opener, played against Jackson, was a disappointment. TOP RIGHT: Team members assemble the ingredients for the annual bonfire. CENTER LEFT: A scrimmage game against the Mohawks. CENTER RIGHT The 8th grade team really hussled this year. ABOVE: Coaching Staff of the Rockets — Mike Massie and Jim Derrow. Randy Peoples, Head Coach Bill Fyffe, and Greg Phillips. RIGHT:The Rockets begin a play against the SHOTS FROM THE SEASON Trimble Tomcats. 96 Football ROCKETS TRY HARDER! PICTURED ABOVE: Ernest Pariseau shows some excitement after Bob Woods’ touchdown against Meigs. CENTER LEFT: 8th grade team tries to stop Nelsonville-York’s runner. BOTTOM LEFT: Rick Rippeth carries the punt back. ABOVE: Wayne Folden scores one of his famous touchdowns against Federal Hocking. Football 97 VOLLEYBALL The pressure was on! The girls who made the Varsity Volleyball team this year were last year's reserve players. They had taken first place in the TVC as reserves, and were expected to do equally as well this year. Despite a rocky start, these girls were able to pull it out by ending the season in third place for the season. They finished with a record of 9-9 in league games and 12-9 overall. The team conditioned all summer long, and attended Volleyball Camp at Rio Grande College for 5 days. Despite their misfortunes during games, three players were chosen as outstanding players for the season. They were Leslie Spencer, who was chosen as first team member, TVC, and Kim Kimbel, who was chosen for second team TVC. Karla McCloud and Kim Kimbel were chosen for the second district team, and they won their game! Coach Evans will be returning next season as the Varsity coach, and expects an even better season for the girls. The younger teams show great promise, and Coaches Peggy Murdoch, Fauna Donahue, and Jill Massie are conditioning their players for the awesome task of moving to Varsity and keeping the Rockets’ reputation as a strong Volleyball power intact. PICTURED ABOVE RIGHT: Varsity Team Members: Debbie Dixon and Jodi Wood. ROW 2: Karla McCloud, Leslie Spencer, Kim Kimbel, and Shannon Huston. RIGHT: Reserve Team Members: ROW 1: Tammy Winters, Heather Fyfte, Carrie Craig, and Kendra Kimbel. ROW2 Nikki Jersak, Trina Spect, and Bev Collins. 98 Volleyball PICTURED ABOVE LEFT: 8th Grade Volleyball Team Members: ROW 1: Krista Phalen, Angie Bennett, Sandi Davis, Suzanne Rice, Stephanie VanBibber. ROW 2: Karen Mulien, Dorothy Reipenhoff, Stacey Oiler, Monica Ashley, Karen Loudermilk, and Coach Murdoch. ROW 3 April Arthur, Michelle Simms, Nicki Ghearing, Jenny Jones, Pam Kirby, and Julie May. LEFT: 7th Grade Volleyball Team Members: ROW 1 Jennifer Sizemore, Holly Ervin, Amy Wood, Tracy Smith, and Jenny Anderson. ROW 2: Megan Derrow, Kelli Perkins, Jackie Hildenbrandt, Heather Richards, and Laura Canter. ROW 3: Coach Jill Massie, Tammy Gilliland, Misty Lambert, Heidi Wycoff, and Missy Fouty. SHOTS FROM THE SEASON PICTURED TOP RIGHT Kim Kimbel sets the ball for another team member during a rugged Varsity practice. TOP LEFT: Where did it go? CENTER LEFT: Shannon Huston bumps the ball. CENTER RIGHT: Legs” serving ABOVE LEFT: Krista Phalen of the 8th grade team plays the net. RIGHT: Heather Richards saves the play by getting down and dirty on the floor. 100 Volleyball PICTURED TOP LEFT: Tammy Winters shows great heighth in her atempt to return a serve from the opponent. TOP RIGHT: Varsity team player keeps an eye on the ball. CENTER LEFT: Pam Kirby bumps the ball. CENTER RIGHT WOW! What a bump! LEFT: Nikki Jersak serves. ABOVE: Michelle Simms of the 8th grade team takes her turn at the service line. Volleyball 101 PICTURED TOP RIGHT: Coach John Derrow and his Senior, Rob Rice, John Lindauer, Charles Malone, Eddie Royster, and Shawn Jenkins. CENTER LEFT: 8th Grade Team; ROW 1: Brent Phillips, Scott Edwards, Chris Graham, Richie Corvin, Ryan Ervin, and Tommy Stetzer. ROW 2: Coach Paul Blankenship, Paul Howell, Shawn Huston, Stacey Walls, David Jaycox, Brad Brown, and Aaron Cheatwood. NOT PICTRUED: Rob Hardee. ABOVE: 7th Grade Team; ROW 1: Billy Kilgour, Jr. Sayre, David Arthur, Bobby Long, Tony Phillips, Larry Arthur, and Bobby Swackhammer. ROW 2: Brad Thomas, Brian Carman, Tracy Seymour, Wendell Jennings, Aaron Riley, Emmitt Smith, and Nick Rupert. ROW 3: Coach Paul Boggs, Matt Crisp, Scott Lackey, Brian Speakman, Mike Potts, Glenn Bryan, Kevin Belcher, Robbie Mullins, Tim Frisby, and manager, Paul Boggs, Jr. RIGHT, first year Varsity: Keith Doles, Scott Bragg, Gary Van Bibber, Alan Ashley, and Robbie Ervin. 102 Basketball S4 TOP PICTURE: VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM — ROW 1: Gary Van Bibber, Eddie Royster, Charles Malone, John Lindauer, Scott Bragg, and manager, John Lewis. ROW 2: Assistant Coach, John Derrow, Shawn Lewis, Rob Rice, Alan Ashley, Robbie Ervin, Keith Doles, and Head Coach, John Derrow. CENTER: RESERVE TEAM — ROW 1: Rod Neal, Scott Scharfenberger, Jerry Long, Chris Hammond, and Travis Staten. ROW 2: Merle Kuhn, Andy Graham, Tom Johnson, Danny Jaycox, Dale Wheatley, Rob Davis, and Coach Jim Derrow. LEFT: FRESHMEN TEAM — Coach Bob Phillips, Ted Hollingshead, Dan Stewart, Russ Stewart, Jamie Ewing, Shannon Henry, Melvin Smith, Brent Kisor, David Brady, Shawn Lewis, and David Barber. Basketball 103 The Varsity Basketball team finished its' season with a record of 4-16, but won more games than any other basketball team had in the past four years. Despite the young ages and lack of varsity experience, the team managed to win four games. Head Coach John Derrow returned as a coach after being away from WHS for many years, and he brought a structured and serious attitude about the game back with him. He was not the kind of man to stand for any lack of determination or hard work from his players. The structured program he began will be continued next year, because his oldest son Jim, will take over the head coaching position. The team members are preparing for next years’ season already, as they condition and work out in order to be in top shape. Coach Derrow must be commended for rewarding players who work hard and have a winning spirit, because he moved three players from the reserve team up to varsity positions during the season. Since all five starters on next year's team will have varsity experience, the team will be off to a good start. We hope to see a real class act” in next year’s team! HOOP IT UP, ROCKETS! TOP PICTURE: Scott Bragg moves the ball down the court against Warren. ABOVE RIGHT: Robbie Ervin takes a drink during a timeout in the tournament game. ABOVE: Rob Rice gives it his best shot against the Warren Warriors. RIGHT: Coach John Derrow talks strategy to his team members during a time-out. 104 Basketball ROCKETS ENCOUNTER ANOTHER TOUGH SEASON PICTURED ABOVE LEFT: Rob Rice and Shawn Jenkins guard the basket as a Warren player takes a shot at it. TOP RIGHT: A time out during the game finds the Rockets listening to Coach Derrow. CENTER LEFT Lindauer takes a foul shot during the tournament game against Sheridan. CENTER RIGHT: Despite being heavily guarded, Royster takes a shot at the basket. LEFT: Rob Rice tries for two, and makes it! ABOVE: It’s a jump ball, with Bub Malone jumping, Robbie Ervin, Scott Bragg, and Rob Rice trying for the catch. Basketball 105 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Team Has Successful Season — Despite Losses The Girls’ Basketball team finished their season with a 6-5 record, but despite their losses, they were able to claim a successful season. Their pre-season conditioning sessions really paid off, as they were probably in the best shape possible, and even better shape than the players on the other teams in the league. The one big weakness of the team was that were very few players only eleven girls, which had to be shared between both the Varsity and Reserve teams. Only three of these girls were returning lettermen, and the others had very little experience on a Varsity squad. The squad did play exceptionally well during the season, though, considering that the other teams in the league were extremely tough. As far as the future for the Varsity and Reserve teams, it looks as though they need some help next year since two of their players have graduated. Any girl interested in playing ball should contact Coach Mullen or Coach Griffin. With a few more players, Wellston High School could develop a pretty tough team that would be hard to beat! We’re looking forward to next year! PICTURED TOP RIGHT: Karla McCloud takes off towards the basket with a Belpre player on her heels. RIGHT: Debbie Dixon tries to shoot past a Falcon guard in a home against Miller. ABOVE: The 1986 VARSITY GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM — ROW 1: Coach Doug Griffin, Karla McCloud, Shannon Huston, Leslie Spencer, Cristy Davy, and Coach Mark Mullen. ROW 2: Debbie Dixon, Heidi Fyffe, Trina Specht, and (not pictured) Heather Fyffe. Fred Farleigh, manager. W k 106 Girls' Basketball ABOVE: RESERVE TEAM MEMBERS — ROW 1: Paula McFadden, Heidi Fyffe, and Jolene Sayre. ROW 2: Coach Mark Mulen, Trina Specht, Tricia Landrum, Dori Young, Kitty Davis, and Coach Doug Griffin. CENTER LEFT: EIGHTH GRADE TEAM — ROW 1: Suzanne Rice, Kristi Kisor, Gwen Wood, and Stephanie Van Bibber. ROW 2: Coach Randy Peoples, Karen Mullen, Pam Kirby, Kim Jayjohn, Holly Snedecor, Michelle Simms and Stacie Kisor. BOTTOM LEFT: SEVENTH GRADE TEAM — ROW 1: Crissy Hale, Holly Ervin, and Paula Collins. ROW 2 — Coach Sue Jackson, Michelle Fox, Jackie Hildenbrandt, Deana Davis, Megan Derrow, and Kelly Perkins. Girls' Basketball 107 SHOTS FROM THE SEASON PICTURED TOP RIGHT Shannon Huston goes up into the air to try to sink one. TOP LEFT: Susan Rice tries to pass the ball to a team mate. CENTER LEFT: Susan Rice and Michelle Simms try to take the ball away from Jackson. ABOVE: Kim Jayjohn takes the ball out for the eighth grade team against the Ironmen. RIGHT: Shannon Huston tries for two. 108 Girls' Basketball GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TOP: Susan Rice takes off dowii the court after throwing the ball out. LEFT: Although heavily guarded, Shannon Huston is determined to pass the ball to an open team member. ABOVE Sue Jackson gives the eighth grade girls a few pointers before the end of the time-out. Girls Basketball 109 PICTURED TOP RIGHT: Rob Rice waits paitiently behind the plate for the pitch TOP LEFT: Donnie Henry readies himself for a hit CENTER LEFT: Wayne Folden trying for that record-breaking homerun (agian!) CENTER RIGHT Rob Rice beats it to the plate ABOVE: What’s going on out there? RIGHT: Coach Hendershott gives a few instructions OPPOSITE PAGE, CENTER: SENIOR PLAYERS: Allan Moore, Jeff Dixon, Jeff McKnight, Donnie Henry, Rob Rice, Shawn Jenkins, and Wayne Folden. BOTTOM: Rob Rice shows them his stuff at the tryouts for the Cincinnati Reds. 110 The 1986 Varsity Baseball team had a disappointing season this year, but last year was difficult to compete with as far as high spirits and determination go. The 1985 team was runner-up in the state finals, and the returning team members were ready to go back to the championship finals this year, too. The Seniors knew that this year would be the last chance that they had to prove that they were the best, but they were very much dissappointed. This year has been termed the rebuilding year for the mighty Golden Rocket Baseball team. Many changes in positions were made to accomodate the new players, and people were moved up and down on the team to try for that magic roster. After several losses, the spirits of the team members were bruised, but they continued to play with all that they had. Despite their losses, Wayne Folden was able to break the W.H.S. home run record, and Rob Rice was scouted by the Cincinnati Reds. He traveled to Cincy in May, and was one of four catchers chosen from over two hundred players, who were mostly college Seniors. The other Senior players will more than likely continue to play ball for local teams, due to their strong abilities. It will be interesting to watch the team next season as their spirits must be raised and they have surely learned much from their defeats. The best of luck to you all in ’87! VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM: ROW 1: Allan Moore, Joe Whittkamp, Alan Hammond. Jeff Dixon, Richie Staten, and Jerry Whalen. ROW 2: Coach Pat Hendershott, Scott Scharfenberger, Mark Williams, Jeff McKnight, Donnie Henry, Rob Rice, Shawn Jenkins, and Wayne Folden. Baseball 111 PICTURED TOP RIGHT The batter is ready! TOP LEFT Chris Graham throws a hard pitch. CENTER LEFT: Coach Derrow gives the man on base a little advice. ABOVE: That swing is too high to hit the ball. RIGHT Melvin Smith is greeted as he crosses home plate. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Jeff Denney reaches for the ball before the runner gets to the base. BELOW Jeff Melvin at bat. 112 Baseball RESERVE IN TRAINING FOR VARSITY Reserve Baseball Team ROW 1: Dave Barber, Jerry Whalen, Brian Dixon, Eric McCarter, Brian Kilgour, Mike Pellitier, Terry Whalen, Randy Robson, Shannon Henry, and Chris Hammond. ROW 2: Jack Webb, Pete Seidel, Jamie Ewing, Carl Jones, Andy Graham, Travis Potts, Junior Milliken, Sean Kirby, Melvin Smith, Joe Vickers, and Jeff McCormick. Head Coach — Jim Derrow. Baseball 113 The 1986 season was frustrating for the members of the golf team, as they were only 3 returning lettermen, and the others were rookies. Overall, the team finished 7th in the TVC, and 10th in the Sectional Tournament. They scored one win against Miler. The season may have been frustrating, but the experience aquired should prove to come in handy next year, whn this year’s rookies will be more experienced. 4 Many thanks to Reverend Mac and Chris Derrow for helping the team throughout the season. 114 Golf TEAM MEMBERS Walt Welland. Tom Roberts. Pattie Stewart. Russ Stewart. Mike Hill. Jeff McKnlght, Carl Jones. Matt Milliken, Heidi Fyffe. and Coach Tom Reichert. TENNIS TEAM IMPROVES 86 TEAM MEMBERS V David Gray | Jim Pemberton ✓ % Gary Christian Rodney Neal Tony Newman Jason Winters Adam Massie Joy Davis Dan Stewart Johnno Shepherd team had a successful season this year; earning a 13-8 overall record, not bad for a earn our size. Dubbed by coach Mike Wood as a rebuilding season ’ much of the year was spent trying new HP-' combinations of players, as well as using other new Ideas. Also, several most did very well, considering their lack of experience. ias done well this year, and Willi me younger players advancing earner and the older players in their prime,” the team should look forward to an even better season record. Gary Christian tries his hand at an overhand smash. Tennis 115 TEAM DWINDLES, BUT SURVIVORS STRIDE ON TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED FOR FUTURE TEAM As stated in various regulations, a cross-country team must have five members. Unfortunately, this year at W.H.S. we had only two. Therefore we could not enter competition, and could claim no prizes. The team went this year to Zane Trace, Trimble, Rio Grande, and Piketon. During such a competition, a 3-mile course over rugged terrain is used as the running field. Unfortunately, due to a lack of participation, there will be no cross-country team at Well-ston next year. TOP RIGHT: Alan Ashley runs the course with ease BOTTOM LEFT: Cross-country team members from all around wait to begin the race BOTTOM RIGHT: Alan Ashley pulls ahead 116 Cross Country CROSS COUNTRY 118 Softball TOP PICTURE: VARSITY SOFTBALL: ROW 1: Manager Tommy Stetzer, Karla McCloud, Elouise Farleigh, Tricia Landrum, Debbie Dixon, and Tammy Goheen. ROW 2: Shannon Huston, Leslie Spencer, Sheree Smith, Kim Kimbel, Mindy Peters, Sarah Hollingshead, First Base Coach Sandra Evans, and Coach Mark Mullen. CENTER: An unidentified player successfully steals home. RIGHT: Coach Evans and Neice Kim Kimbel clown around at first base. SOFTBALL TEAM KEEPS SECOND PLACE STANDING IN THE T.V.C. 18-5 Season Real Thrill The Softball Team had another fantastic season, placing second in the TVC for the fourth year in a row, right behind Meigs. The girls had an overall record of 18-5, and they won their division title. Except for the returning players who were Seniors, all of the players were new, so considering so many rookies, the team did remarkably well. Debbie Dixon and Karla McCloud were chosen for the second team, TVC., and Kim Kimbel was chosen for the first team. Kim, Karla, and Sheree Smith were chosen to play on the Senior All-Star District team. With more experienced team members and fewer rookies, next years team may just take that first place title from Meigs and keep it for a few years. Good luck, girls! PICTURED TOP LEFT: Sherre Smith rounds second base and heads towards third full speed ahead. TOP RIGHT: Karla McCloud watches closely as Kim makes a pitch. CENTER LEFT: It’s a high fly ball before Kim catches it. CENTER RIGHT: Debbie Dixon bunts the ball. Legs Spencer scores a run against the Gallipolis Blue Angels. LEFT: Debbie Dixon was also chosen for second team, TVC, ABOVE: Legs wait for one out in center field. Softball 119 ------ ----------- SEASON HIGHLIGHTS PICTURED TOP RIGHT Kim Kimbel strains to make a perfect pitch as Tammy Goheen oversees the whole operation. TOP LEFT: Karla McCloud winds up at the plate moments prior to the triple she hit against Meigs at Alexander. RIGHT: Karla runs to assist Debbie Dixon, who is playing Shortstop. ABOVE: Leslie scoops one up out in the centerfield. 120 Girls’ Softball 8 PLAYERS MAKE SEASON SPARKLE PICTURED AT TOP OF PAGE: Softball and Baseball teams huddle for good luck prior to the start of their games. ABOVE LEFT: Don’t swing, Tammy! It looks pretty low to us! LEFT: Karla McCloud races from third to home. ABOVE: That’s Shannon Huston under that facemask catching against Nelsonville-York. Girls’ Softball 121 TRACK TEAM PULLS AHEAD Although the 1985-86 track team had it's ups and downs this year, as a whole it had a successful season. This year’s team had several major victories, such as Roxie Frisby advancing to the district meet at Ironton, John Lindauer’s winning heat, the girl's team winning first place in the one mile relay, and other wins at the Jackson County Invitational Championship. Ernie Pari-seau advanced to the district in longjump, and Tim Jordan, a man who joined track only in his senior year, running a 4:40.04 mile at Chillicothe. The team made it to the regional championship at Muskingum, but was eliminated on the way to the state. The most impressive event for Wellston at this meet was when Pam Stewart crashed into the 300 hurdles, collapsing to the ground. Unmiffed, she got back up and won the event for Wellston. TOP: Wellston wins the sectional 100 m. dash in Chillicothe. CENTER: Some members of the girl's track team take it easy after the big race RIGHT: Boy's track team. ROW 1, L to R: Matt Womeldorf, Rob Davis, Colin Patterson, John Reed, Sanford Crisp. Russ Stewart, John Spearry. ROW 2: Deron Ponn, Ernest Pariseau, Fred Cardwell, Tim Jordan, Tom Roberts, John Lindauer, Rob Hatley, Cory Pariseau, James Dye. ROW 3: Mike McManis, Kevin Heilman, Phillip Brady, Mike Childers, Kelly Perkins, Mike Hill, Alan Ashley, Robbie Carpenter, Ron Nichols. 122 Track TOP LEFT: John Lindauer pulls ahead of the pack BOTTOM LEFT: Ernie gives it all he's got TOP RIGHT: Girl's track team. Row 1. L to R. Angie Ervin. Both Knotts. Barb Goodson, Heidi Fyffe. ROW 2: Roxie Frisby, Shannon Huston. Pam Stowart. CENTER LEFT: Shannon Huston grabs the baton and takes off CENTER RIGHT: Rob Hatley hands the baton to Tom Roberts BOTTOM RIGHT: Mike Childers pulls ahead, with Scott Bragg coming in third. It looks to us like he is really second — what do you think? A REWARDING SEASON Track 123 CINDERMEN SPARKLE! TOP LEFT: The meet at Muskingum TOP RIGHT: Pam Stewart sure can run! CENTER LEFT: Rob Hatley pulls across the finish line CENTER RIGHT: Merle Kuhn takes to the air BOTTOM LEFT: Pam Stewart clears the hurdles with ease BOTTOM RIGHT: Tim Jordan runs his famous 4:40.04 mile 124 Track TOP: Track team members celebrate their victory at the Jackson Invitational TOP, INSET: Tom Roberts and Mike Childers congratulate John Lin-dauer after his 1600 m. win at the Jackson Invitational TOP LEFT: The baton is passed without flaw BOTTOM LEFT: Roxie slowly but surely pulls out in front BOTTOM RIGHT: Heidi Fyffe crosses the finish line Track 125 HARD WORK AND DEDICATION MAKE OUR CHEERLEADERS SO SPECIAL! With all of the ball games that cheerleaders must attend, it’s a wonder they find enough time for practices, earning money for new uniforms, and time for their studies. It certainly takes a special person to fill the shoes of a perfect Wellston High School cheerleader. Cheerleaders keep our spirits up by making signs for school games, planning and implementing Pep Rallies, and helping us recognize the players who work so hard for the teams. Cheerleaders must practice as much and exert as much energy as any team player. They can easily be hurt, so concentration is a necessary part of their job. Only a handful of girls will be chosen each year from each class to represent our teams, so it is quite an honor to be chosen. Hats off to the girls who do a fantastic job! PICTURED ABOVE RIGHT: Varsity Cheerleaders — Leah Arthur. Cindy Aeh, Traci Angles. Marnee Dunfee, Lisa Wilbur, Shanna Martin, and Jonna Pellitier. BOTTOM RIGHT: Reserve Cheerleaders: (front to back) Tracy Smith, Beth Brandau, Chrissy Jones, Kelly Perko, Neysea Morgan, Ginger Arthur, Stephanie Ghearing, and Tina Johnson. 126 Cheerleaders GRAND CHAMPION FRESHMAN CHEERLEADER SQUAD Dee Milliken. Elaine Newnes, Teresa Wells, Miss Vickie Norris, advisor, Vanita Hill, Kelly Ervin, and Tawnya Williams. PICTURED CENTER RIGHT: 7th Grade Cheerleaders Terry Tilley, Robin Neal, Charity Collins, Donna Pemberton, Angie Williams, Laura Canter, Kristin Ghear-ing, and Sherese Hutchinson. PICTURED BOTTOM RIGHT: 8th Grade Cheerleaders (Top to bottom) Kara Ervin, Deanna Ervin, Stacey Williams, Tara Speakman, Penny Mercer, Tracy Faught, Stacey Ghearing, and Shannon Geer. Cheerleaders 127 THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Because of our advertisers, we are able to continue to improve our yearbook each and every year. These improvements and extras bring added costs to our budget. The only way to overcome and conquer the rising cost of publication is to sell more yearbooks, and more advertisements. Our staff was very fortunate this year, because we found that a lot of our regular businesses purchased larger advertising spaces, and we were also able to recruit many new businesses to support our yearbook. This added income made it possible for us to choose a quality cover for our yearbook, and also include eight pages of 4-color in the opening section. The staff members are fully aware of the percentage of pubication costs that are covered by the ad campaign, and we try at all times to inform our students that your interest and support help purchase many extras for their yearbooks. The bottom line is this: Our advertisers support our yearbook and our school, so we, in turn, vow to support all advertisers from our yearbook. We urge all Wellston High School students to do the same, so this book can continue to be a top-quality publication. STUDENTS HAVE BUYING POWER! Students and parents, faculty members, and administrators remember: Read carefully through these ad pages, and choose to do your business with the people who care about your school and support it with their generous contributions. BUSINESS MANAGER t z6e a ctoAen Advertisements 129 It’s A Good Time For The Great Taste Of MCDONALD’S 588 E. Main Street • Jackson Compliments Of 303 S. Pennsylvania • Wellston Hallmark Cards And Fine Gifts Pings ’n tEljtngs Family Owned Business 15 S. Ohio Avenue • Wellston • 384-5700 Compliments Of 211 Broadway Street 286-4168 130 Advertisements Fannin CONSTRUCTION —286-4089 FREE ESTIMATES CALL 123 OHIO AVE JACKSON CAROUSEL OF CURLS 113 East Broadway Wellston, Ohio 384-5205 BIG DIPPER SODA PARLOR BREAKFAST - DAILY LUNCHEON SPECIALS DINNER SPECIALIZING IN ALL VARIETIES OF ICE CREAM DISHES SODAS BISCUITS GRAVY AND HOME MADE JACKSON COUNTY VEALS HOURS 5:00 AM-11:00 PM-MONDAY-SATURDAY 303 S Ohio Av Wllstn .........384-6653 ART EMMERT INSURANCE • Auto • Lile • Heallh • Home • Business Like A Good Neighbor i STATE FARM is There. : 4 East Broadway, Wellston, New Phone : 384-5539 Compliments Of HARTLEY PLUMBING West Broadway Wellston lift Cllt FORO RENT-A-CAR FORD MERCURY LINCOLN AUTOMOBILES TRUCKS JACKSON 286-2191 NEW USED SALES SERVICE PARTS OAK HILL 682-7731 11007 STATKKT 35 NOiTH JACKSON O ST ATI ill t)N OAK MIU 1100 South Pennsylvania Avenue 4 Dairy Queen ► Wellston, Ohio Advertisements 131 FRICK GfiLLRGHER MANUFACTURING COMPANY e fiufunent' lu UsieAt- Usices 933 GET ON THE BANCOHIO BANDWAGON. Hometown hospitality Statewide convenience Discover how much better banking can be Join the BancOhio bandwagon at 160 Broadway Street 590 East Mam Street 276 Pearl Street Jackson, Ohio BancOhio National Bank MfVBCRFD'C Ba'xO'-oCo'OO'aKm 132 Advertisements Compliments Of NEWMAN'S GROCERY Top Value Meats Groceries 223 W. Broadway, Wellston, OH. 384-2886 Congratulations To The Class Of '86! IGA South IGA North South Street Chillocothe Street Jackson Jackson 286-1901 286-5157 THE TRAVEL SHOP 13 East Broadway Street — Wellston HOBBY HAVEN Fabrics And Art Craft Supplies 122 S. Pennsylvania Ave. • 389-6733 Owners: Ruby Jim Wood !£ea i SPRING VALLEY PLAZA • 529 JACKSON PIKE • GALLIPOLIS, OHIO 45631 PHONE: (614) 446-7494 PHONES MCARTHUR 61 4) 500-9454 (014) 500-9721 WALDRON LUMBER CO., INC. MANUFACTURERS Ot WHOLESALERS Appalachian Hardwoods Charles Waldron PRESIDENT HAMDEN. OHIO 45034 SUPERIOR HARDWOODS OF OHIO, INC. _—PLUS __ 209 Broadway St. Jackson, Ohio 45640 Specializing In Engravable Gifts, Trophies, Plaques, And R. John’s Class Rings Southeast Ohio’s Only Band Saw Mill P.O. Box 606 Wellston, Ohio Jackson Co. Rt. 78 384-5677 Phone: (614) 286-5560 Owners: George And Cathy Smalley Advertisements 133 THE MILTON BANKING CO. Wellston, Ohio Your Personal Service Bank Member m Compliments Of BARNEY’S DRUG STORE 17 South Ohio Avenue Wellston, Ohio 584-3321 Roger F. Barnhouse R.Ph. — Owner 10% Senior Citizens Discounts Beauty Aids, Greeting Cards. Tobaccos, Novelties. Magazines, And Candy Satisfied Customers Are Our Best Advertisement RICH AUTO SALES 408 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Phone 384-2534 134 Advertisements 7 I .im Main Sr. J.u k$on, ()liio JENKINS MEMORIAL NURSING HOME 142 Jenkins Memorial Road, Wellston, Ohio 45692 384-2119 SKILLED AND INTERMEDIATE NURSING CARE MEDICARE. MEDICAIO. ANO V.A. APPROVED WE ARE A NONPROFIT FACILITY DEDICATED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. ANO. HAVING BEEN BUH.T WITH THE HELP OF GOVERNMENT FUNOS WE PROVIDE ANNUALLY A MEASURE OF FREE CARE TO A NUMBER OF PRIVATE PAY PATIENTS INQUIRIES VISITS ARE WELCOME WE CARE GIOVANNI'S MEXICAN — ITALIAN RESTAURANT £ , • PIZZA • • SPAGHETTI • MEATBALLS • LASAGNA • SANDWICHES TACOS • BURRfTOS OPEN DAILY 10 AM - 11 PM FRI. SAT. TILL 1 AM SUN. 4 PM - 11 PM DINE IN OR CARRY OUT The Brennan Family 216 S. PENNSYLVANIA AV. WELLSTON 384-2157 MOURNING’S INC. (SINCE 1949) OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES © NATIONALLY NAMED BRANDS EVERYTHING FOR THE OFFICE QlppWMA OYY'CI vJlCCVOOC FURNITURI ROYAL, SCM TYPEWRITERS SHARP CASIO ELECTRONIC CALCULATORS CASH REGISTERS SHARP PLAIN PAPER COPIERS AUTHORIZED SALES SERVICE ■TRY US ■ WE SHOULD HAVE IT 286-5011 427 E MAIN STREET JACKSON. O 43640 FREE CUSTOMER PARKING'' TOM LOCKARD INSURANCE REAL ESTATE Automobil$,Mu(ual Insurance Co. 384-2020 CLAIM SERVICE 384 6678. IF NO ANSWER ■ 384 3520 384 2919 1 S OHIO AV WEllSTON We Care For Elders The Old Fashioned Way With Respect Dignity. EDGEWOOD MANOR OF WELLSTON, INC. 405 North Park Avenue • Wellston, Ohio Advertisements 135 AAA ttt CONCRETE UNLIMITED Ready Mix Concrete Free Job Site Estimates No Obligation Dispatched Approved Materials And Equipment No Job Too Large Or Too Small WAUGH INSURANCE AGENCY. INC 1 4 SOl’TH PUNS AVENUE WELLSTON. OHIO 456W TELEPHONE (0H1J8 .’177 Where You Don’t Just Buy A Policy, You Hire An Agent! STEWARTS AUTO INDUSTRIAL PARTS 110 S. Railroad Ave. Wellston, Ohio 384-3311 384-3525 Your Napa Jobber Is A Good Man To Know! the (if SMITH-VtCHAMBERS THE TELEGRAM ) Co The Wellston Paper 1026 S Penn Avenue Wellston Ohio 45692 Ohio Avenue Phone 384 3140 Wellston, Ohio We ip Changing For You DAVIS TRUCKING Congratulations To The Class Of 1986! 229 State Street Jackson, Ohio (614) 286-4171 George And Harold Davis, Owners 7COWEKCANT) Bonnie Huston 111 First Street Wellston, Ohio 384-3115 Advertisements 137 PDQ CARRY-OUT AND PARTY SHOP To Continued Success, Graduates! Rt. 93 — Wellston 384-5321 SOUTH END CAR WASH For extra clean and convenient facilities — drive it to the South End Steve West — Owner 614-384-2734 BOWMAN THE FLORIST Our 30th Year. 624 S. PENNSYLVANIA TOM W. BOWMAN WELLSTON, OHIO 45692 GINETTA'S Little Italy 12 Last First St. Wellston flPST nAtional bank FIRST National bank FIRST NATIONAL BANK Ohio Avenue Wellston, Ohio “We Always Have Time For You” J MUTT MORRIS’S FURNITURE VARIETY STORE Fealuring a beautiful selection of fine home furnishings at reasonable prices. • Living Rooms • Oimng Rooms • Bedroom Furniture • Accessories WE ALSO FEATURE A VAST ARRAY OF VARIETY ITEMS II We Don't Have It ■ We Can Get It Call us at 384-2559 Or visit us at 1 E. Broadway in Wellston Mutt Morris's Furniture Variety Store... ... For People Who Like To Choose -¥--¥--¥--¥--¥--¥--¥--¥--¥--¥--¥--¥--¥--¥‘-¥--¥--¥--¥--¥--¥- Paris Plus G J AUTO PARTS £ 223 S. Penn. Ave. mm 420 MAIN STREET (614)286-5663 IACkSOn Ohio 138 Advertisements THE PIZZA PEDDLER Free In-Town Delivery With $5.00 Order 1212‘ 2 S. Penn Ave. 384-4189 J B SPORTS SHOP Trophies Awards 843 East Main, Oak Hill Wellston 682-6476 24 S. Ohio 384-5324 B C BAKERY Open 24 Hours Fresh Donuts Daily, Cakes For All Occasions French Pastries Pies And Croissant Sandwiches 700 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Wellston, Ohio 384-3235 Compliments of RAY’S APPLIANCE FURNITURE FASHION CLEANERS 111 E. Second Street, Wellston Compliments Of JENKINS FUNERAL CHAPEL Wellston, Ohio 384-2704 Funeral Directors: Samuel D, Joan, and Samuel L. Jenkins MIKE’S DARI FREEZE . continuing to bring you new taste experiences! FLURRY! AN EXCITING NEW TREAT IN EIGHT GREAT FLAVORS! • M M • BUTTER FINGER • REESES PIECES • HEATH • SNICKERS • TROPICAL FRUIT • OREO • TURTLES (Chocolate, Caramel Fresh Pecans) FRESH GARDEN SALADS With Your Choice of Dressings AND OUR NEWEST FEATURE NACHO CHIPS ' AND CHEESE JALAPENO PEPPERS OPTIONAL MIKE’S DARI FREEZE JCT. RT. 93 8. LAKE ALMA RD. IN WELLSTON Advertisements 139 Compliments of Ralph and Ida Mae Crabtree ASHLAND OIL CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTING VOLUME DISCOUNTS 286-6888 10251 ST.RT. 3S JACKSON,OHIO THE SPORTS CENTER Nike — Pony — Converse Shoes Custom T-Shirts Uniforms Sports Equipment Trophies Ohio Avenue Wellston, Ohio 384-3874 Compliments Of LEONARD F. HOLZAPFEL Attorney At Law 384-5641 SCOn’S SLAUGHTERHOUSE MEAT SALES BY ORDER AND CUSTOM BUTCHERING 140 Advertisements chapmarfs jewelers -L 214 Broadway Jackson Compliments Of WINKLER S FAMILY SHOE STORE 120 South Ohit) Avenue Wellston. Ohio 384-2533 109 North Ohio Avenue Wellston, Ohio 45692 (614) 384-2144 The McArthur Savings Loan Company McArthur, ONo 45651 DAN SPENCER, Branch Manager Compliments Of GEM BOTTLING COMPANY 106 E. 11th St. Wellston, Oh 384-2411 The Makers Of Ski Pop Double Cola, And Gem Flavors Dorothy L Cook. Manager Franchise Owner 124A S Pennsylvania Ave Wellston. Ohio 45692 H R BLOCK Telephone 384-5232 THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE Southeastern Business College 4 WEST BROADWAY WELLSTON, OHIO 45692 PHONE 364-2164 P. D. Leach Director of Trouser Manufacturing 12 East 2nd Street P. C, Box 70 Wellston, Ohio 45692 (614 ) 384 2025 (614) 384 6586 KUPPENHEIMER iVf fEN;S'CLOTHIERS)1 V Kuppenhetmer Manufacturing Company HONDA FOLLOW THE LEADER HONDA-SUZUKI OF JACKSON PHONE (614) 286-4956 BROOKE PHILLIPS 10S27 U S. 35 OWNER JACKSON. OHIO 45640 Advertisements 141 I. Q. StocktneiUesi, 9 tc. — MECHANICALCONTRACTOR — ComnTercial • Ijidustrial 227 Main Street Phone:614-286-2106 JACKSON, OHIO 45640 An Equal Opportunity Employer Congratulations! WATERLOO COAL COMPANY Oak Hill, Ohio J. EDGAR EVANS, O.D. 11 South Pennsylvania Ave. Wellston, Ohio 45692 Officer Hours Telephone: By Appointment (614) 384-2015 Compliments Of McNALLY PITTSBURG INC. Wellston, Ohio Designers And Builders Of Equipment For Basic industries 142 Advertisements ELECTROTEK RADIO SHACK 521 East Main Jackson, OH Radie haek' JOE’S BARBER SHOP; Best Hair Cut Style In Jackson County 914 South Pennsylvania — Wellston NEW HOLLAND CROSS SONS FARM EQUIPMENT 10240 U S 35 WEST JACKSON 0HI0 45640 PHONE (614) 286-1966 WHIRLPOOL RCA GENERAL ELECTRIC WOOD FURNITURE CO. KROIHLER SIMMONS TAPPAN J50 Portsmouth Str «t Phon 214 ? 24 Jockton Ohio 4S440 Congratulations, Seniors! COLL AUTO SALES Jackson, Ohio 286-2184 Your Chrysler Corp. Dealer Advertisements 143 J.P. ROGERS FUNERAL HOME 125 Fast First Street J.F. Rogers, Director — Class of '62 Sales • Service Parts • Accessories A Complete Selection Of Quality Esas Sewng Machines Sewing SINGER Furniture At Prices To Fit Every Budget Credit Plans Optional At Participating Dealers WHERE TO HUY IT APPROVED DEAL HRS Jackson Fabric Sewing Center 229 Broadway Jcksn 286-1123 SHANA’S PLACE Featuring Homemade Foods Proprietors Judy Sorrell Shana Ackley 14 S. Ohio Ave. 384-5827 THE BARON OF WELLSTON Jr. Misses Sportswear Dresses Men’s Clothing 106 S. Ohio 9-5 Mon.-Sat. A TOUCH OF CLASS For Today’s Styles 21 East Broadway — Wellston 384-5220 144 Advertisements Congratulations, Graduates! LORENE G. JOHNSTON Attorney 111 S. Ohio Ave., Wellston 384-5653 COLON!! SANDE1S RICIPI Marvin Payne Janie Payne Jackson — 286-5097 Wellston — 384-2196 Dine In Or Carry Out V7RBVC0 DISCOUNT DRUG.. Jackson Shopping Mall Jackson Square Shopping Mall ?86 4 106 Jackson. Ohio Better Than Ever! WKOV The Voice Of Golden Rocket Sports 1330 AM 96.7 FM COMPLETE PLUMBING ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Wellston Hardware S T Store C E Broadway Wellston, Ohio 45692 614-384-2354 GREG BECKNER Manager 384-5777 DALLAS CHEVROLET AMC JEEP RENAULT AUTHORIZED SALES A SERVICE COMPLETE AUTO RUST PROOFING I LONG SHOUT TERM LEASING HII COMPLETE SODY SHOP MlVlC WHffl alignment ibamE straightening rueep 286-2171 LI 0RENAULT main jackson E2Z3Z3ZEZZS M.J.’S BEAUTY SALON 230 New York Avenue — Wellston A Salon For The Whole Family Marsha Winters Owner And Operator JACKSON MONUMENT COMPANY 180 East Broadway, Jackson (614) 286-1590 Darrell Radcliff 286-7265 Gerald Costilone Owners 286-5230 rate Jim [pPgU John Larry WILLIS BROTHERS CARPET 9 East First Street Wellston, Ohio 384-3239 Advertisements 145 SHELL LITTLEJOHN’S SHELL Corner Of Broadway And Pennsylvania — Wellston Good Luck From THE DAIRY CORNER 810 South Pennsylvania 384-2087 Compliments Of MONTGOMERY TRUCKING CO. Thirteenth Street • Wellston, Ohio • 384-2138 TIM OUSLEY’S GARAGE WRECKER SERVICE 817 South New Jersey Avenue Wellston, Ohio 384-2093 DAIRY FOODS 30E BROAOwav STREET p O BOX bO? JACKSON OHIO 4S640 Congratulations, Graduates! FRUTH PHARMACY Ohio Valley’s Leading Drug Stores 120 West Second Street • Wellston, Ohio Telephone: (614) 286-2521 Compliments Of OHIO AVENUE JEWELRY 105 South Pennsylvania Avenue Wellston, Ohio 384-2228 The Broadway Boutique! AND MX 0« l£ High Fashion At Its Best! Step N Style N Save 113 S. Ohio Avenue 384-2867 ft 146 Advertisements To The Class Of '86, From THE FLOOR SHOW 13 South Ohio Avenue Wellston, Ohio WHEN YOU RUN OUT . . RUN IN AT ED’S MARKET Church Street • Coalton, Ohio OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK KING’S K-9 KUTS All Breed Dog Grooming Boarding Supplies Sharon King — Owner 413 North Pennsylvania Avenue Phone: 384-3505 Compliments Of THE WELLSTON SENTRY Good Luck In Your Future, Graduates! CAMSCO PRODUCE COMPANY, INC. Um Mushnooms We Urge All Parents Students To Support Our Advertisers! Main At Huron Advertisements 147 KINO CONTRACTING, INC. INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONAL WATER WASTE TREATMENT PLANTS DESIGN, ESTIMATING, CONSULTING 614 286-2126 317 RALPH STREET JACKSON OHIO AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER T TRIMBLE CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE PATRICK C. TRIMBLE. D.C. SPECIALIZING IN: • CHRONIC PROBUMS • HEADACHES AND • SPINAL NECK PAIN REHABILITATION • WHIPLASH INJURIES • PERSONAL INJURIES • SHOULDER ARM HAND • INDUSTRIAL , PAIN INJURIES • SPORTS INJURIES • LOW 8ACK AND • DIAGNOSTIC LEG PAIN X-RAYS U HOUR ANSWERING SERVICE MON 1100 A M - 9 00 P M. TUES 9 A M, • 3 P M WED AND FRI 10 30 A M - 9 P M FO APPOINTMENT CAU 286-3334 CORNER CHURCH SECOND STREETS CO ALTON TK MTWCMi 4 • cfrripiifrx (Aop-Kjor OT lyyrM W ••� ' and mulmr and mm iwwn po «s ond fmdand program ndurfng ■wtjrs' cempem or THE CITIZENS BUILDING 8c LOAN COMPANY 233 MAIN STREET JACKSON. OHIO 45640 PHONE 6141 266-2807 LEADERSHIP YOU CAN COUNT ON JACKSON LAWN GAROEN CENTER INC 300 Morion Si. Si Rl 93 N Jackson. Ohio 45640 614 286-1327 Service You Can Count On TENDER-FLUFF DONUTS 286-6619 87 East Broadway — Jackson, Ohio One Mile Buffet Every Day SajL of ffacliSon One of Southern Ohio's Better West Of Restaurants Phone 286-2890 Jackson, Ohio On Rt. 35 PENN WAREHOUSE Surplus — Salvage — Closeouts Pre-Hung Interior Exterior Doors Prompt Professional Service Open 7 To 5 6 Days A Week Wellston, Ohio (614) 384-3645 148 Advertisements WOOTEN’S NURSERY P.O. Box 156 — Route 2 Sciotoville, Ohio 286-3377 Mr. Jerry Rice Sis Baker The Wellston Sentry Brian Lintala Tom Reichert Doris Smith Jean Boggs Coach Jim Derrow Coach Sandra Evans Coach Mike Wood Doug Griffin, A.D. Mr. Mark Mullen John Derrow, Jr. Mrs. Judd Tomlin Ginetta Stabler Gordon Morrow Sharon Keller Tom Baker At this time, we would like to thank all those persons who have helped us over the past year, through supplying photographs, getting information for stories, or just lending emotional support. You have been a great help to us. In addition, we wish to thank all of our advertisers, the senior class for getting their pictures to us on time, and especially you, for purchasing our book. Through all the trials and tribulations of putting the book together, you have been here to help. We again wish to thank all of the above mentioned persons, and also anyone we may have forgotten along the way. For without these people, it would not exist. Otf) CHRIS KELLER, EDITOR 150 Autographs All ZOGRAPHS- Autographs 151 j rjh I uou 4i)e u)fll miss 53rdtfcau5._ ' , v cveu I net erjf et u ou,jSruW arejrim S. it I M.z 152 Goodbye