Wheatfield High School - Arcus Yearbook (Wheatfield, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1969 volume:

1969 arcus wheatfield school wheatfield, indiana volume 21 i academics 10 activities 24 sports 38 people 54 advertisements 84 Pride is a basketball victory ... a close football game with DeMotte ... a new class ring ... a steady who scored a basket . . . a B+ in Government ... a walk with her during a spring lunch break. Pride need not be for only the shining and new, but also for the old and true. ARCUS ' 69 reflects a proud spirit for a year of hard work, anxious mo- ments, exciting rendezvous, spirited activities, disappointing losses, and large accomplishments. spirited parties and projects reflect pride in life School activities reflect a spirit of excitement and turn a dull day into a camelot of expectance. Becoming involved in these par- ties, dances, and projects means becoming involved with the school, community, and others. Activities turn the school into a kaleidoscope of colors ... of experiences ... of moods. Pride in these small but spirited events are infectious to other greater things to follow . homecoming combines the proud spirit of the past with the present An inspiring pep session began Whe at- field ' s 1968 Homecoming. Next was a parade through town which ended on the football field for a final pep rally. The students then went home to anxiously await the night ' s game. During halftime of the game Vicki Theis, senior, was crowned Homecoming Queen. Her court was formed by Judi Bierma, junior; Vicki Cortex, sopho- more; and Sharon Davis, freshman. Following the game, cocoa and donuts were served to the football players of both team s by the S . S . S . To end the day’s events the annual Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the Junior Class, was held in the gym. The band providing the music was The Us. 8 the catalyst for a proud spirit is sports Sports events captivate the students. A game won or lost ... an early rise to daily practice ... a goal in sight but never held. Wheatfield High School is sports. It breathes, sleeps and eats, with the ever present pounding of athletic intrigue. The catalyst for a proud spirit is the excitement and roar of a capacity crowd in the little pink gymnasium . Here the Red Devils find their pride . . . even after denying it existed at all. academic guidance and future planning keep administrators busy School administrators planned ahead. The new Kankakee Valley School made significant progress toward becoming a reality. A large work load was placed on the shoulders of the superintendent and assistant in providing for a new high school to unite DeMotte and Wheat - field in the near future. At the same time, the principal, with the adminis- trators, strove to ma intain the highest degree of academic progress with the old facilities . VIRGIL LITTLE, Principal JACOB BRUST- -psychology, guidance IONA THEIS- -secretary Mrs. Theis prints the daily bulletin. Helping choose a college, Mr. Brust gives helpful advice to sen- ior Lisa Cortez. aid and guidance helpful The school secretary is a very necessary part of Wheatfield High. Not only does she work as typist and office secretary, but also as general bookkeeper and treasurer of the various school clubs and organizations . The guidance department strives to counsel and aid the students so that they might be better prepared for the future . Other duties of that depart- ment include administering certain tests and helping the student fill out applications . 12 Mr. Jones jokes with his world history soph- omores. UPPER right, a trial of a revolutionary war hero livens Mr. Keonig ' s U.S. History class. Bill Pavot, Bonnie Miller, and Dennis Murray, all have roles. current events are stressed in social studies Current events gave the impetus to his- tory and government students for an understanding of their important roles in forming an American future. Learn- ing the difficulties of peoples in the past was provided through class role playing, in the form of trials, skits, and press conferences. In playing these roles, students soon found their problems of today similar to the problems of earlier peoples. FRED JONES --history, athletic director DAN KOENIG--history head, gov., econ., geometry, ARCUS advisor Government students studying current events are Helen Martin, Janice Tillema, and Novella Walker. english department makes new purchases VERAL HANGER- -English, department head, 10th sponsor. RICHARD KAND RAC --English, speech, 7th sponsor, play dir. ROBERT LEWIS--English, 8th sponsor. The English departments of Wheatfield and DeMotte began a joint project of writing a course of study for language arts. The reason being that similar goals might be reached so that the students will be a homogenous group when they be- come one student body. In ad- dition, much needed audio- visual material for use in both schools was purchased, includ- ing films, film strips, and re- cordings of literary classics. Mr. Kandrac jokes with his freshman English class. Louis Rozhon, Sue Becker, and Margaret Woolever are in the foreground. Mr. Lewis ' 7th grade English class quiz each other. Quizzing her juniors, Mrs. Hanger stands in front of Steve Stayrook and Pete Glisic. 14 KATHRYN BROWN- -library, Latin head, senior sponsor. MARIE KING- -remedial reading head. reading and latin strengthens language arts Latin students learned how our English words are formed. In Latin I, noun and verb constructions proved important in forming Latin sentences and translating Latin to English . Much was taught about the early Roman culture. Latin II students con- structed projects concerning the buildings of Rome. A badly needed remedial reading program is in its second year at Wheatfield School. For the many students who have fallen be- hind in reading ability, it provided a chance to achieve in school work. A special library of materials and resources for speeding reading rates and increasing verbal com- prehension has been started. John Abbring and Byron Burdett check their daily grades in Latin. Remedial reading student, Kenny Miller, uses the accel- erator under the direction of Mrs. King. Senior physics students Rich Hebda, Kristie Abbring, an Eric Stalbaum help Mr. King experiment with a vacuus Mr. Helms points out DNA molecules to Mike Brew- ster and Rick Dunn. JACK HEIMS --biology, alcohol, phys. ed. department head, student council. ROLAND MARTIN- -history , health, phys. ed., geography, 7th sponsor. LLOYD VENCEL- -science, 11th sponsor. 16 math and science challenge inquiring minds Math and Science push to keep up with the demands of a fast -moving technol- ogy. In a world of moon flights, the pressure for mathematicians and sci- entists grows. The natural inquiry into everyday mysteries of life make science appealing to all ages and math a neces- sity. Mr. Bell demonstrates how 3f3=l in clock arithmetic to disbelieving Mike Gooden and fellow 7th graders. skills are basic to business and home economics DIANA HOEFERLIN--typing, shorthand, general business, ECHO advisor, 10th sponsor. HERMAN WALDEN- -typing, business head, book- keeping, senior sponsor, honor society. Business and home economics teach basic skills for immediate use. Their vocational nature make them the favor- ite courses for the non-academically oriented student and useful for the col- lege minded. An emphasis on successful family liv- ing makes up the framework for the home economics girls while the busi- ness field trains for jobs and a greater understanding of our economic system. Kristie Abbring typing copy for Echo, right. Typing I students work on letters. Judy Bierma, Jim Shull, Frank Hollen, and Bill Pavot are busily at work. TRESA GROET--home ec, cheerleader sponsor. ELIZABETH ZIMMER--home ec head, sss sponsor. Senior girls make Christmas candies. T. Donis, S. Longstreth, M. Jones, C. Misch, and D. Stowers admire Mrs. Zimmer ' s gumdrop tree. Margaret Woolever and Lana Myers demonstrate correct posture. Mary Clemans and Kim Hunter practice hemming a skirt in beginning sewing class. ag., p.e., arts, broaden program Vocational agriculture provided boys with farm skills that proved useful, present and future . Art and music developed the talented who had displayed an aptitude after a complete, directed art and music cur- riculum through grade school. Physical education works off excess en- ergy and stresses personal fitness. JULIUS FOSTER--agriculture head, FFA PATRICIA McNERNEY— health, phys. ed. P.E. girls enjoy a lively game of basketball. Mr. Foster dictates letters to his secretary, Andrea Griggs. 20 Joyce Davis and Suellen Jones practice during band period daily. Mr. Porter answers senior Vicki Theis v lth a musical tip. Papier-mache projects stimu- late 7th grader ' s imagination in art. AL DANFORD — music head DORIS MYERS--art head, pep club sponsor. B. M. PORTER- -band head low lights, soft music add romantic touch to ’68 prom Low lights and soft music added a ro- mantic atmosphere for the Wheatfield 1968 prom. Providing the music for the event was the Corner Stones. For the first time the prom was held at Johannas Hall in Chesterton, which proved to be the perfect place for every- one. Highlighting the dance was the corona- tion of Ed Wright and Bonita Brower as king and queen of the prom . Despite the late hours, the traditional post proms were held throughout the area and proved to be very enjoyable for all. Lisa Cortez, Mary Jones, and Rodney Stay- rook pose by the fireplace during a break from dancing. Enjoying punch, cookies, and lively con- versation are Steve Woolever, Joyce Davis, Terry Banks, Suellen Jones, Rick Dunn and Mark Duggelby preferred the slow numbers to practice his dance-floor skill. Senior (then junior) boys joking with their dates are Dennis Davis, Rick Hebda, Bob Steele, and Gary Melcher. Senior Kristie Abbring is 3rd from left. activities FFA Color Guard lead the Homecoming Parade. Waiting to get under way are: D. Berry, D. Stalbaum, G. Spurgeon, and M. Brewster. Dave Deardorff anxiously awaits that high bid. ROW 1: D. Murray, P. Foster, S. Woolever, R. Stalbaum, D. Stowers (Chapter Queen), R. Hebda, T. Banks, R. Peregrine, and J. D. Foster (Advisor); ROW 2: G. Melcher, B. Steel, M. Duggleby, D. Leek, D. Davis, J. Misch, C. Chernowsky, R. Gluth, T. Carter, J. Cambe; ROW 3: T. Robbins, D. Bell, C. Meeks, D. Gluth, M. Kidd, D. Mattocks, T. Helton, M. DeBoard, B. Vukadinovich, D. Deardorff, L. Stowers; ROW 4: D. Wantola, G. Spurgeon, D. Stalbaum, J. Thomas, M. Lovely, D. Foster, R. Gourley, L. Allen, W. Peo, J. Stalbaum, J. McKim, T. Rob- bins; ROW 5: C. Peo, J. McKim, T. Meeks, B. Longstreth, D. Bagnall, G. Leek, J. Hoffman, C. Klemp, J. Duttlinger; ROW 6: O. Prater, R. Dunn, R. Peo, F. Conley, J. Peterson, C. Huff, S. Mattocks, T. Dug- gleby, J. Donis. 26 turkey shoot and slave auction highlight ffa successes The Future Farmers of America is the national organization for students studying vocational ag- riculture in public schools . FFA is an intr a -curricular ac- tivity with its roots and origin in a definite part of the school cur- riculum --Vocational Agriculture. Among other things, members learn through active participa- tion how to conduct and take part in a public meeting; to speak in public; to buy and sell coopera- tively; to solve their own prob- lems; to finance themselves and to assume civic responsibilities. FFA officers pose with queen candidates. Checking their scores at the annual turkey shoot are Ed Longstreth, S. Woolever, Mr. Foster. Chapter members Tom Meeks (fore- ground) and Dennis Murray (right) shoot to win a turkey. 27 ROW 1: G. Frieden, V. Theis, N. Haring, D. Stalbaum, S. Longstreth, S. Sculley, S. Jones, L. Patterson, A. Griggs, Mrs. Zimmer. ROW 2: R. Tyre, D. Risner, S. Jones, J. Davis, L. Cortez, S. Miller, P. Rice, H. Martin, D. Bierma. ROW 3: M. Jones, D. Stowers, B. Myers, S. Veden, V. Nuss, M. Jones, J. Green, K. Peregrine, T. Donis, G. Finn, J. Tillema. ROW 4: L. Struble, M. Misch, M. Woolever, N. Harrington, J. Jamieson, B. Longstreth, K. Abbring, B. Miller, K. Jamieson, C. Wynkoop, C. Misch. ROW 5: V. Cortez, S. Mahieu, C. Duttlinger, L. Myers, C. Ketchum, P. Gulbransen, J. Bierma, L. Tanner, M. Hoffman, P. Campbell, R. Whitaker, K. Pat- terson. ROW 6: M. Bierma, J. Duggleby, L. Duttlinger, R. Miller, S. Davis, J. Jamieson, C. Stalbaum, J. Darner, M. Martin. ROW 7: B. Battles, K. Davis, J. Schnik, D. Boven- kirk, M. Rice, J. McKim, D. Tanner, C. Bierma, E. Duttlin- ger, J. Pritchett, S. Wireman, C. LaPatkin. Sunshiners entertain their Mothers. SSS officers decorate for Moms. 28 sss makes helpfulness and kindness its goal I shall make the object of my life help- fulness and kindness towards others. This is the goal of all girls belonging to the S . S . S . S.S.S. has money making projects to carry out activities throughout the year . This year ' s project was selling candles. Through hard work the goal of $1, 000 sales was reached. S.S.S. activities include making Thanks- giving baskets, donations to Riley Hos- pital, gifts to Beatty Memorial . President Susan Longstreth sells cakes to help raise funds during halves of basketball games. Donna Martin and her mother finish their meal given in honor and appreciation of Sunshine mothers. 29 nhs, student council represent student’s best ROW 1: Mr. Walden, S. Longstreth, R. Tyre, H. Martin, H. Martin, G. Finn, J. Tillema; ROW 2: B. Myers, V. Theis, C. Misch, K. Abbring, T. Donis, B. Longstreth, S. Miller, S. Jones; ROW 3: T. Tanner, S. Stayrook, C. Ketchum, P. Gulbransen, J. Bierma, K. Jamieson, T. Mc- Neil, S. Woolever. Promotion education is the goal of the National Honor Society. Members maintain a high educational standard. The annual educational trip to a college of the members’ choice is planned for the spring of the year . The Student Council, as the govern- mental organization of the school, ad- vises the administration on school reg- ulations and dress code . The Council sponsored convocations for the enjoy- ment of the student body . ROW 1: Mr. Helms, L. Sculley, D. Crim, M. Capouch, C. Deerdorff , M. Woolever, E. Duttlinger; ROW 2: D. Stonebraker, D. Deerdorff, L. McCarty, J. Abbring, T. Tanner, H. Martin, K. Abbring; ROW 3: T. Stepp, T. McNeil, S. Stayrook, W. Wireman, L. Myers, S. Jones. 30 NHS member Steve Stayrook sells candy to hungry student. Student Council President Wayne Wireman confers with Mr. Little about school regulations. heart board and library club were busy The school library is maintained by student librarians . They prepared books, magazines, and other literature for the benefit and enjoyment of the stu- dent body. The Heart Board works with the National Heart Association. The Board sponsored the fund drive in February which cul- minated in the crowning of Heart Queen, and sponsored the student -faculty ball game, also. ROW Is C. Ketchum, S. Miller, V. Nuss, L. Myers, M. Jones; ROW 2: Miss Brown, J. Duttlinger, S. Sculley, E. Tillema, P. Rice, P. Gulbransen, J. Bierma, L. Tanner, W. Walker, C. Duttlinger. (Left to right) S. Woolever, J. Davis, V. Theis, J. Duggleby, C. Ketchum, C. Misch, T. McNeil. Heart Board members Vicki Theis and Carolyn Misch discuss plans for the annual Fund Drive. 31 band adds sparkle to whs events The WHS Band was very active this year. It enlivened and sparkled many school events. The Pep Band also performed at the home games for both football and basketball . The Winter Concert, one of the band ' s outstanding achievements, drew many fine comments from the community . The band participated in district contests as well as the State Fair and sponsored various money- making projects to pay for new uniforms. ROW 1: R. Stayrook, B. Pavot, N. Haring, G. Finn, J. Davis S. Jones, J. Thomas, S. Longstreth, L. Struble, M. Woolever ROW 2: D. Wantola, M. Miller, L. Myers, B. Myers, K. Jamieson, B. Miller, M. Jones, V. Nuss, M. Dresher, C. Wyr koop, J. Shull, R. Jordan, A. Lawyer, J. Tillema, V. Theis; STANDING: G. Chizmar, B. Ferguson, D. Fulaytar, P. Huff. Band officers: Bonnie Myers, Rod Stayrook, Joyce Davis, (SEATED) Vicki Theis. PEP BAND MAJORETTES: Lana Myers, Margaret Jones, Bonnie Myers, Suellen Jones, and Joyce Davis. DRUM MAJOR- ETTE- -Bonnie Myers Drummer Rich- ard Fulayter re- laxes on the Red Devils ' drum be- fore the parade through town. echo and art encourage student creativity The school newspaper, the ECHO, was the product of the typing II class . It was published once every six weeks with occasional special editions. It featured community news, the school calendar, and a gossip column. The ECHO alerted the students and the community to what was happening. The art club opened the year with a pizza party. Everyone looked forward to their annual art show. ROW 1: Miss Hoeferlin, H. Martin, L. Cortez, M. Jones, J. Jamieson. ROW 2: C. Ricker, S. Eaton, J. McKim, D. Stowers, V. Theis, S. Stayrook. ROW 3: S. Miller, S. Sculley, D. Bierma, S. Jones, K. Ab- bring, B. Myers, E. Ritchie. ART CLUB Debbie Bierma shows ECHO editor Helen Martin helps Janet McKim with ECHO copy to typist Sherry the mimeograph machine. Jones. Mrs. Myers shows Ed Ritchie a finished painting. 34 arcus ’69 takes on a new look A record high both in number of books sold and amount of money raised were the results of an energy charged staff. A new ARCUS room gave these seniors a place to call home for the hundreds of hours work required to edit the pioneer publication. An all new book with 20 extra pages, color, and total coverage, created much work for a staff desiring to tell the story of the school year 1968-69. Editor-in-chief, Tom Tanner, draws a final layout for the ' 69 ARCUS. Darlene Stowers, Vicki Theis, and Mary Jones take sub scriptions for the ARCUS at the Last Chance Saloon. Carolyn Misch, Shiela Scully hard at work. ARCUS STAFF--ROW 1: Mr. Koenig (advisor), J. Lauraitis, K. Abbring, T. Donis, T. Tanner, R. Stayrook, B. Steele, S. Woolever. ROW 2: S. Longstreth, G. Finn, C. Misch, A. Griggs, B. Myers, D. Stowers, V. Theis. ROW 3: M. Jones, L. Cortez, S. Jones, D. Davis, G. Melcher, R. Hebda, M. Duggleby. ROW 4: S. Eaton, S. Miller, S. Scully, E. Stal- baum, R. Peregrine, E. Richie, T. Banks. ROW 5: J. McKim, P. Rice, W. Walker, D. Martin, D. Bierma. 35 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Jayce Davis, SuelLen Jones, Lana Myers, Bonnie Myers. JV CHEERLEADERS: Sharon Davis, Margaret Jones, Kharon Davis, (KNEELING ) Debbie Risner. The Cheerleaders showed mixed emotions about their newly pur- chased outfits. Opening the pack- age are: K. Davis, M. Jones, B. Myers, and L. Myers. 36 pep club boosts spirit School spirit is spread through- out the school by the pep club. The pep club and the cheerlead- ers boost the morale of the ball club by backing them at each game. Varsity cheerleader Joyce Davis leads the fans in another yell. Skits put on at each pep session by pep club members add to the enjoyment of everyone. PEP CLUB Junior Varsity Cheerleaders clown a bit before the North Newton game. 37 red devils have trouble putting four quarters together The Wheatfield Red Devils started their 1968 season with th ings looking grim, as we opened with La Lumiere losing 30- -7. As the season progressed the Devils were still looking for their first win. It seemed as though the Devils could not put four quarters together. VARSITY TEAM, ROW 1: W. Walker, R. Ricker, R. Peregrine, M. Kidd, K. Burton, R. Scott. ROW 2: J. Lauraitis, R. Dunn, T. Banks, T. McNeil, S. Green. ROW 3: W. Wire- man, E. Ritchie, D. Davis, R. Hebda, D. Bell. ROW 4: S. Woolever, T. Burton, T. Hel- ton, T. Robbins, D. Murray. 41 victory was just out of sight for the red devils The Devils with only two games left, went against North White and saw light of a victory only to be turned off in the last seconds of the game. Going into the last game of the sea- son with DeMotte, the Devils, very determined to defeat their arch rivals, failed, losing 13- -12. We are sure the team and coach tried their best this season and feel they should be very proud. Varsity 30 La Lumiere 7 26 South Newton 7 46 Hanover Central 12 36 North Newton 6 19 South Central 0 45 Benton Central 7 15 North White 14 13 DeMotte 12 Junior Varsity 7 DeMotte 0 7 North Newton 6 27 North Judson 6 42 JV Team: ROW 1: D. Walker, S. Ketchum, L. Mc- Carty, P. Thomas, J. McKim. ROW 2: J. McKim, J. Wireman, N. Ketchum, K. Roberts, M. Capouch. ROW 3: J. Donis, J. Abbring, B. Burdett, A. Lawyer, D. Stonebraker. ROW 4: E. Longstreth, F. Hollen, T. Robbins, C. Kerns. ROW 5: J. Thomas, E. Jones, M. Kurtz. 44 better offense, improved defense for red devils The Red Devils started the 68-69 sea- son with eager anticipation . They were determined to improve upon last year ' s record, as outstanding as it was . The first concern was defense, and the Dev- ils set about to correct and improve it. This year ' s record shows that they cer- tainly have done a remarkable job. The Devil offense has always been one of the best, and this year has been no ex- ception as they outscored their oppon- ents again and again. spirit, determination mark devil season The Devil losses were few and very close, often losing by only one or two points in overtime. The season went by quickly and proved exciting for both the fans and the players . Through it all, the Devils showed the kind of spirit and determination that made everyone proud. VARSITY WHS 73 Hebron 88 72 Remington 61 65 North Newton 46 61 Liberty Twp 62 84 Morgan 65 66 La Crosse 62 58 West Central 39 46 North Liberty 72 71 De Motte 61 55 North White 57 76 Boone Grove 77 77 Wolcott 82 50 South Central 53 69 Kewanna 66 100 Wanatah 84 65 North Judson 64 63 Kouts 60 NORTH WHITE TOURNEY 65 North White 57 46 Wolcott 56 VARSITY TEAM: ROW 1: J. Cambe (manager), R. Scott, M. DeBoard, K. Burton, R. Ricker, W. Walker; ROW 2: M. Blaszczyk, R. Capouch, J. Lauraitis, T. Robbins, T. McNeil, Coach Jones, T. Banks, S. Woolever, T. Helton, T. Stepp, S. Green. 48 JUNIOR VARSITY WHS 34 Hebron 35 31 Remington 44 33 North Newton 32 39 Liberty T wp 45 42 Morgan 32 43 La Crosse 13 34 West Central 46 27 North Liberty 38 29 De Motte 35 32 North White 46 47 Boone Grove 55 28 Wolcott 38 31 South Central 53 45 Kewanna 29 43 Wanatah 42 30 North Judson 34 45 Kouts 59 JV TEAM: ROW 1: E. Jones, L. McCarty, P. Thomas, S. Ketchum, J. McKim, Mr. Helms (coach); ROW 2: M. Capouch, J. Abbring, J. Banks, A. Lawyer, J. Donis, K. Kerns. FRESHMEN WHS 25 West Central 38 52 North Newton 57 46 Rensselaer 44 36 Rensselaer 65 51 De Motte 42 25 De Motte 39 40 West Central 48 51 Boone Grove 28 FRESHMAN TEAM: ROW 1: D. Moesta, F. Wolf, B. Crownover, K. Roberts, D. Walker, J. Thomas; ROW 2: Mr. Bell, (coach), M. Ketchum, B. Burdett, J. Wireman, E. Long- streth, B. Furst, and J. McKim. JR. HIGH CHEERLEADERS: P. Campbell, D. Hockett, D. Stalbaum, K. Nuss. 8th GRADE WHS 8 Hebron 32 11 De Motte Ch 35 16 Boone Grove 48 43 La Crosse 37 28 North Judson 48 27 West Central 56 35 De Motte 31 50 St. Augustine 23 27 North Newton 30 25 Morgan 24 58 Rensselaer 24 30 De Motte 19 56 La Crosse 36 36 Morgan 37 23 St. Augustine 47 8th GRADE: ROW 1: Mr. Lewis (coach), D. Stalbaum, E. Jamieson, B. Jones, D. Moesta, R. Smith, R. Mehay, J. Lauritis; ROW 2: G. Hohner (manager), D. Harper, J. Jones, M. Stalbaum, K. Pere- grine, D. Harper, E. Alderson. 51 7th GRADE TEAM: Mr. Lewis (coach), D. Stalbaum, R. Jones, J. Martin, M. Gooden, D. Hicks, D. Ketchum, R. Veden; ROW 2: G. Hohner (manager), G. Owens, B. Wireman, J. Walker, A. Anderson, J. Sabuda, D. Crim W. Kerns. 7th GRADE WHS 29 Hebron 36 22 De Motte Ch 15 22 Boone Grove 17 12 La Crosse 18 20 North Judson 26 29 West Central 17 19 De Motte 23 22 St. Augustine 17 28 North Newton 16 29 Morgan 13 S3 Rensselaer 12 23 De Motte 27 21 La Crosse 20 15 Morgan 23 23 St. Augustine 19 52 ROW 1: D. Mattocks, B. Vukadinovich, R. Capouch, D. Walker; ROW 2: M. DeBoard, M. Blaszczyk, T. Stepp, J. Wireman, B. Furst, Mr. Vencel (coach). cross country track ROW 1: Mr. Vencel (coach), E. Jones, D. Moesta, M. Kurtz, T. Robbins, S. Ketchum, M. Kidd, D. Davis; ROW 2: B. Burdett, K. Roberts, K. Burton, R. Peregrine, R. Ricker, D. Bell, R. Hebda; ROW 3: D. Walker, J. Wireman, J. Banks, J. Abbring, T. Helton, R. Scott, B. Crownover, T. Stepp; ROW 4: B. Furst, M. Blaszczyk, D. Murray, T. McNeil, S. Green, T. Robbins, T. Burton, M. DeBoard, D. Mattocks. 53 people seniors wish to be remembered for their spirit 1969 has been a year of pride for the Senior Class of Wheatfield High. We are proud of our many accomplishments in athletics, school activities, commu- nity affairs, and education. The senior play, class program, and our gradua- tion were but a few of the achievements that make us proud . But we have felt more than pride. We have experienced feelings of joy, relief, wonder, and sat- isfaction as we entered the final stage of our school life . May we be remem - bered not for our deeds, but for our spirit . Senior Class Officers K. Abbring, C. Misch, T. Tanner, B. Myers. Senior Sponsors- -Mr. Walden and Miss Brown KRISTIE R. ABBRING SSS 9-12; Band 9-10; Pep Club 9-12; NHS 10-12; NLHS 9-10; Arcus; Echo 12; Class sec. 9-11; Play 12; Student Council 10- 12, sec. 10-11, V. Pres. 12; SSS Exec. 11 - 12 . TERRY L. BANKS FFA 9-12, Sentinel Pep Club 10-11; Foot- ball 10-12; Track 9-12; CC 9; Basket- ball 9-12. DEBORAH A. BIERMA SSS 11-12; Pep Club 9; Art Club 10-12; Arcus; Echo 12; Cho- rus 9-10; Play 12. MICHAEL D. BREWSTER FFA 9-12; Colorguard 9-11. PATTI S. CARTER SSS 9; Pep Club 10, 12; Plays 11-12; Pom Pom 11-12. THOMAS H. CARTER FFA 9-12; Art Club 12; Track 9; CC 9; Basketball 9; Play 12. CHARLES CHERNOWSKY FFA 9-12; Play 12. LISA J. CORTEZ SSS 9-12; Pep Club 9, 10,12; Arcus; Echo 12; Play 12; Library 11; Pom Pom 9-11 , Pres. 11; Chorus 9-11; Class V. Pres. 9; Stu- dent Council 9-10; GAA 9-10; FHA 9-10; French Club 9-10. 57 BRAD CRAIG BONNIE F. DARNER SSSS 9; Pep Club 9, 12; Arcus; Play 11,12. DENNIS R. DAVIS FFA 9-12; Pep Club 10; Football 9,12; Track 12; Basket- ball 9; Hoosier Fanner, 1968. MARVIN DAVIS Art Club 12 THERESA E. DONIS SSS 9-12; Pep Club 9-12; NHS 10-12, Treas. 12; NLHS 9- 10; Arcus; Chorus 9-11; Plays 11,12; Library Club 10,11; Exec. 9-12; Pep Club 11-12. MARK L. DUGGLEBY FFA 9-12; Track 9; CC 9; Basketball 9; Arcus; Play 12. RICHARD A. DUNN Football 9-12; Track 9-12; Basketball 9-10. MELISSA S. EATON SSS 9; Art Club 12; Arcus; Echo 12; Play 12. ANDREA K. GRIGGS RICK FERGUSON Art Club 11-12. 11, Treas. 11. GAYLE FINN SSS 9-12; Band 9- 12; Pep Club 9-12; NHS 11-12; Arcus; Echo 11; Plays 11-12. REX GLUTH FFA 9-12; Band 9- 11; Pep Club 12; Play 12. SSS 9-12; Pep Club 9-10; Arcus; Plays 11-12; Newspaper 10; Chorus 9-10; FHA 11; Drama 10- SENIOR PLAY- - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur ' s Court RICHARD HEBDA FFA 9-12, V. Pres. 11; Pres. 12; Band 9-11; Football 11. 12; Track 11,12; Class Pres. 11; Stu- dent Council 11; Hoosier Farmer. V. DARLENE HINSON Pep Club 9-10; Art Club 12; Play 11; Pom Pom. MARY A. JONES SSS 9-12, Exec. 12; Pep Club 9-12, Exec. 11-12; Arcus; Echo 12; Plays 11,12; Pom Pom 11-12, Sec. 11, Pres. 12; Chorus 9-11 SHERRY J. JONES SSS 9-12, Treas. 11; Pep Club 9,12; NHS 10-12; NLHS 10; Arcus; Echo 12; Plays 11-12; Chorus 9,11. 60 JAMES LAURA ITIS NLHS 9-10; Football 9-12; Track 9,10, 12; Basketball 9-12; Arcus; Co-captain Football 12. DENNIS J. LEEK FFA 9-12; Play 12. SUSAN M. LONGSTRETH SSS 9-12, Pres. 12, Exec. 10-12; Camp 10-11; Band 9-12; Pep Club 9-12; NHS 10- 12; NLHS 9-10; Arcus; Class Pres. 9; Plays 11-12; Student Council 9; Library Club 10-11; Chorus 9-11; SSS Girl of the Year 11. JANET S. McKIM SSS 9-12; Pep Club 9-11; Echo 12; Plays 11- 12; Chorus 9-10. HARRY G. MARSHALL Art Club 10-12; Plays 11-12. DONNA M. MARTIN Plays 11-12. HELEN J. MARTIN SSS 9-12; Art Club 11-12; NHS 11-12; Arcus; Echo 12; Plays 11-12; Student Council 12; Library Club 11; Chorus 9-10. GARY L. MELCHER FFA 9-12; NLHS 9; CC 10; Play 11. 61 RAY MILLER SHEILA K. MILLER SSS 10-12; Pep Club 9-10; NHS 10-12; CAROLYN K. MISCH SSS 9-12, V. Pres 11; NHS 11-12; NLHS 10; Junior Heart Board JOE A. MISCH FFA 9-12; NLHS 9; Arcus; Echo 12; Play 12; Library Club 12. 10- 12; Arcus; SSS Exec. 11-12; Plays 11- 12; Treas. 12. Play 12; Hoosier Farmer, 1968. BONITA B. MYERS SSS 9-12, Exec. 12; Band 9-12, Sec 10, V. Pres. 12; Drum Majorette 9-12; Art Club 11-12, Sec. 11, V. Pres. 12; NHS 10-12; NLHS 9-10; Arcus; Echo 12; Class Sec. 12; NHS Sec. 12; Plays 11-12; Cheerleader 9-12, Co-cap. 12; Student Council 9; Library Club 10; Chorus 11. CARL P. NELSON Art Club 12 LINDA M. PATTERSON SSS 9-12; Pep Club 12; Arcus; Chorus 9-11; Play 12. RANDY L. PEREGRINE FFA 9-12, Rep. 12; Pep Club 9-11; Foot- ball 10-12; Track 9-12; Basketball 9. PHYLLIS M. RICE SSS 9-12; Chorus 9-10; Plays 11-12; Library Club 11-12. CARL D. RICKER Art Club 9-10; Play 11; Echo 12; Track 9-10; Football 10; Basketball 9-10. 63 EDDIE L. RITCHIE Art Club 10-12, Pres. 1 2; Echo 12; Foot- ball 11-12; Track 11-12; Arcus. SHEILA L. SCULLEY SSS 9-12, Sec. 12; Arcus; Echo 12; Class V. Pres. 10; NLHS 9-10; Chorus 9-10; Library Club. ERIC V. STALBAUM Pep Club 9-10; CC 9; NLHS 9; Track 9; Basketball 9; Student Council 9. RODNEY D. STAYROOK Band 9-12, Treas. 12; Pep Club 10-11; NLHS 9; Arcus; Echo 11; Class Treas. 9- 11; Plays 11-12. ROBERT C. STEELE FFA 9-12; NLHS 9; Tr ack 9; CC 9,10; Arcus; Class V. Pres. 11; Boys State. DARLENE STOWERS SSS 9-12; Band 9-10; Pep Club 9-12; Echo 12; FFA Queen 1968; Pom Pom; Chorus. THOMAS M. TANNER NHS 10-12; NLHS 9- 10; Arcus; Class Pres. 12; Play 11; Student Council 12. VICKI L. THEIS SSS 9-12, V. Pres. 12; Band 9-12; Pep Club 9-12; NHS 10- 12; NLHS 9-10; Arcus; Echo 12; Play 11; Student Council 11; Chorus; Home- coming Queen 12; Heart Fund Queen 11. 64 STEVE THOMPSON Senior Play, JANICE R. TILLEMA SSS 11-12; Band 9- 12; Pep Club 9-12; NHS 10-12; NLHS 9-10; Play 11; Chorus 9-10. ROSE E. TYRE SSS 9,11,12; Art Club 11-12, Sec. 12; NHS 11-12; Chorus 9-10; Play 11. TERRY L. UMPHRYES Art Club 11-12. NOVELLA WALKER WILLIE H. WALKER Football 11-12; Track 11; Basketball 11-12; Arcus. WAYNE G. WIREMAN NLHS 9-10; Football 9-12; Track 10-11; Plays 11-12; Student Council 12, Pres. 12; Co-Captain Foot- ball 12. STEPHEN J. WOOLEVER FFA 9-12, Treas. 12; NHS 10-12, Pres. 12; NLHS 9-10; Football 9- 12; Track 9-12; Junior Heart Board 10- 12; Arcus; Hoosier Farmer, 1968; Co- Captain Football 12. Betty Bacewic Dennis Bell Arnold Beverly Judith Bierma Mark Blaszczyk Rebecca Burger Richard Burton Dave Berry Tom Burton Bonnie Caldwell The Junior ' s choice for Homecoming Queen, JUDI BIERMA. James Cambe Richard Capouch Fred Conley John Cornwell Joyce Davis David Deardorff Gregory Deerberg Mike DeBoard Paul Boster Paul Fraley Clyde Gibson Pete Glisic 67 Junior Class Officers Douglas Gluth Walter Green Patty Gulbransen Susan Halliwell Nancy Harrington Patricia Hammers Thomas Helton Martha Hoffman Laura Huff Joan Jamieson Karyn Jamieson Grace Jefferson Vickie Jefferson Suellen Jones Cheryl Ketchum Doris Jungels Michael Kidd Becky Longstreth Tom McNeil Theresa McQuarters Don Mattocks Molly Martin Charles Meeks Bonnie Miller Dennis Murray 68 Bill Nuss Kathleen Patterson Bill Pavot Charles Peo Marilyn Prater Randy Ricker Terry Robbins Robin Scott James Shull Russel Stalbaum Steven Stayrook Tony Stepp Louis Stowers Linda Tanner Sharon Veden Bran Vukadinovich Willie Mae Walker Chris Whitaker Laura Whited Glen Wire man Sandy Wireman Shirley Wright Cynthia Wynkoop 69 Larry Ahlemeier Lonzo Allen Rebecca Battles Marcia Bierma Donna Bovenkerk Terry Brook Michael Capouch Calvin Conley Victoria Cortez Patty Davis Dana Deerberg Joseph Donis Mark Dresher Judy Duggleby Robin Dunn Christine Duttlinger Lois Duttlinger Betty Eaton Robert Ferguson Dallas Foster Gail Frieden Richard Fulaytar Rocky Gourley Jaclyn Green Norma Haring 70 Teresa Harper Connie Helton Frank Hollen Angela Howard Rodney Howard Margaret Jones sophomores Jim Kegley Clifford Kerns Stanley Ketchum Andrew Lawyer Janet Lovely Mike Lovely Lonnie McCarty Jeffery McKim Susan Mahieu Earl Meditz Myron Miller Roberta Miller Lana Myers Ralph Peo Wayne Peo 71 Kathy Peregrine Charles Pettet Billy Phelps Oliver Prater Margaret Rice Debra Risner Gary Roberts Joyce Schnick Kenneth Smith Gary Spurgeon Daniel Stalbaum Donna Stalbaum Jack Stalbaum Doug Stonebraker James Thomas Queen candidate for the Freshmen, SHARON DAVIS John Abbring Joseph Bacewic David Bagnall Geraldine Bailey Sue Bailey Jerry Banks freshmen Sue Becker Carol Bierma Daryl Bierma Byron Burdett Patricia Burger Judy Calhoon Donna Chapman Greg Chizmar Frank Conley Wm. Crownover Joyce Darner Sharon Davis Kharon Davis Tom Duggleby Ellen Duttlinger 73 Penny Hinson James Hoffman Charles Huff Paul Huff Judy Jamieson Edward Jones Mike Ketchum Neal Ketchum Calvin Klemp Mike Kurtz Christine Lapatkin Greg Leek Wm. Longstreth Jason McKim Patricia McMahan Steven Mattocks Thomas Meeks Kenneth Miller Mary Misch Douglas Moesta James Duttlinger David Fulaytar Robert Furst Donna Fyda John Halliwell Freshman Class Officers ' J Raymond Mosher Vicki Nuss Daniel Odle John Peterson Judith Pritchett Terri Randolph Deborah Rice Darrell Ricker Kevin Roberts Tim Robbins Louis Rozhon Carolyn Salyer Cynthia Stalbaum Leslie Struble Dana Tanner John Thomas Ed Tillema John Tillema Jack VanKley David Walker Pat Wayne Robin Whitaker Jack Wireman Margie Wireman Sylvia Wireman Fred Wolf Margaret Woolever 75 Morgan Allen Jeri Anderson Earl Alderson Debra Backman Rhoda Baggerly Lacy Bailey Terri Blaszczyk Kandie Brock Kathy Brook Kristy Brown Pam Campbell Sandra Carter Patty Clemans George Davis Carol Deardorff Anthony Deerberg Jeffrey Dresher Pam Ebner Ron Ferguson Darrell Francis Donna Glisic Don Gulbransen Felicia Halliwell Connie Hammers Emma Haring Danny Harper Denny Harper grade 8 76 Raleigh Helton Charles Hinson Debbi Hockett David Hohner Susan Howard Edward Jamieson Bob Jones Dorothy Jones Jac Jones Pamela Jordan Paul Joseph Sandra Kaeb Jerry Lauraitis John Ludwig John McIntosh Dale McMahan Robert McQuarters Mike Meditz Randy Mehay Ruthene Miller Betty Mitchell Dan Moesta Delbert Odle Pat Odle Nancy Patterson Ed Pellegrino Ken Peregrine Harold Richie Doretta Richie Raymond Rozhon Raymond Smith Daniel Stalbaum Mike Stalbaum Robert Stalbaum Bruce Stone Donna Wantola Glenda Welch Gary Whitaker Melanie Whited Curt Woolbrandt Janet Yost Janette Durflinger 77 X-f Andrew Anderson Michael Armstrong Steven Armstrong Terry Armstrong Doris Bacewic Ronette Backman Shirley Baggerly Cindy Bailey Wanda Bailey Ronald Barnett Ginny Burger Robert Burnett Cathy Capouch Frank Chernowsky Mary Clemans Darlene Conley John C. Conley John Conley David Crim Linda Davis Bruce Dresher Ray Durflinger Janice Duttlinger Shirley Duttlinger Barbara Francis John Gidcumb Mike Gooden Tom Gooden Debbie Hammers Clifford Haring Rosemary Harrington Dwight Hicks Patty Hinson Kathy Hoffman Greg Hohner Kim Hunter 78 grade 7 Debbie Jefferson Rex Jones Douglas Kaeb Walter Kerns Douglas Ketchum Ann Knezevic Monroe Manns James Martin Kathy Meditz Richard Meeks Marcus Miller Vicki Miller Barbara Misch Kathy Nuss Gary Owens Patricia Pruitt David Ricker Pamela Ritchie Jim Saboda Linda Sculley Dale Stalbaum Dawn Stalbaum David Stepp Charlotte Smith Debra Smith Ernest Veden Becky Walden Billy Walker James Walker Willie Wireman Kenny Wireman Mary Yost Vi ROW 1: Ora Allen, Roxanne Gilbert, Kema Deerburg, Nancy Miller, Carol Robinson, Marla King, Luann Klemp, Lucy Sabuda; ROW 2: Debby Marshall, Vickie Kegley, Kathy Misch, Mary Halli- well, Becky Hoehn, Cathy Nelson, Pam Ketchum, Jackie Green, Brenda Ketchum; ROW 3: Gary Walker, Paul Duttlinger, Larry Klemp, Tom Wolf, Jim Pellegrino, Dave Jungels, John Sisk, Randy Parker, Randy Scott, Jack Longstreth, Bill Mehay, Andy Gibson, Brian McIntosh. 6th GRADE TEAM: ROW 1: P. Ketchum, M King, G. Walker, P. Duttlinger, L. Klemp, Pellegrino, K. Deerburg, D. Marshall; ROW 2: Mr. Vencel (coach), D. Jungels, R. Scott B. Mehay, T. Wolf, J. Longstreth, R. Parkei B. McIntosh. 5th GRADE TEAM: ROW 1: J. Clemans, P. Jefferson, L. Caldenaro, K. Green, D. Han- cock; ROW 2: Mr. Vencel, D. Myers, M. Howard, M. Hallowell, R. Walden. 80 ROW 1: Douglas Watson, Margaret Haring, Linda Fraley, Pamela Kegley, Pamela Jefferson, Barbara Craig, Mich- ael Meeks, James Clemans; ROW 2: Dale Miller, Pamela Baggerly, Rita Kurtz, C olleen Schultz, Jams Furst, Lu- Anne Caldenaro, Marcia Duttlinger, Kim Green, Deborah Owens, Charles Clemans; ROW 3: John Sumara, Mich ael Howard, Earl Floyd, Roger Walden, Timothy Burger, Kevin Mosher, Michael Hallowell, Daniel Myers, Rich- ard Hilton, Michael Randolph, Donald Hancock, Mr. Crock. grade 5 ROW 1: Roger Jungels, Dick Caldwell, David Yoder, Donna Davis, Michael Sisk, Carol Misch; ROW 2: Mark Hilton, Sharell Miller, Patrick Kearney, Peggy Sculley, Jill Blasz- czyk, Donna Hamstra; ROW 3: Connie Davis, Kevin Nuss, Darlene Seegers, Larry Gilbert Mike Black, Carolyn Green; ROW 4: Ricky Schwanke, Henry Allen, Douglas Whited, Tom Welch, Becky Jefferson, Charlotte Owens; ROW 5: Cynthia Green, Crystal Smith, David Longstreth, Don Duttlinger, Louis Ketchum; STANDING: Elaine Longstreth, Mrs. Foster. 81 grade 3 ROW 1: Jerry Furst, Angela Patterson, Don Longstreth, Anita Caldwell, Betty Mahieu, Gregory Hineline; ROW 2: Brenda Sculley, Darlene Howard, Jim Foster, Susan Yoder, Roger Owens, Linda Helton, Dennis Seegers, Cindy Davis; ROW 3: Gary Jones, Rhonda Jones, Harold Anderson, Victoria Robbins, James Seegers, Chris Jones, David Hilton, David Cavinder; ROW 4: Tina Risner, Jack Caldanaro, Deb Kerkes, Cindy Patton, Randy Whitaker, Brenda Williams, Mary Gulbransen; ROW 5: Cheryl Gilbert, Arthur Kerns, Pam Nelson, Ricky Walker, Vivian Hancock, Tim Blaszczyk; STANDING: Mrs. Kirkland, Pam Murray, Danny Myers, Tammy Green. ROW 1: Margaret Duttlinger, Sharon Green, Robert Albin, Mary Sue Haring; ROW 2: Terri Craig, Susan Kurkes, Chris Shultz, Gayle Struble, Shannon Miller; ROW 3: Marvin Miller, Frank Jones, Mary Jo Hancock, Lacy Patton, Robin Kurtz; ROW 4: Don Myers, Rodney Helton, Jo Ann Schnick, Ricky Garling; STANDING: Ralph Owens, Mrs. Struble. 82 ROW 1: Michael Yoder, James Caldanaro, Elizabeth Hetrick, Scott Jones; ROW 2: Rhonda Brown, Ronnie Jones, Jimmie Misch, Andrea Jones, Denice Seegers, Tracey Miller; ROW 3: Mary Dutt- linger, Troy Jackson, Mark Sisk, James Robinson, Lori Anderson; ROW 4: Robert Kerkes, Ronnie Davis, David Klemp, Jim Allyn, Sylvia Patterson, John Allyn, Dale Martin. Miss Holle helps Ronnie Jones, Jimmy Misch, and Rhonda Brown with their lesson. Enjoying their noon meal are 1st Graders, Craig Cavin der and Troy Jackson. 83 advertisements FARM BUREAU INSURANCE 1 342 N . 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Nichols Crown Point, Indiana Ruth ' s Ladies ' Apparel and Specialties Hebron, Indiana 996-4161 Precision Auto Parts North Judson, Ph. 896-2100 105 index Abbring, John 15,30,43,49,53,73 Abbring, Kris 16,18,23,28,30,34,35,57 Ahlemeir, Larry 70 Alderson, Earl 51,76 Allen, Lonzo 26,70 Allen, Morgan 76 Anderson, Andy 52,78 Anderson, Jeri 76 Armstrong, Mike 78 Armstrong, Steve 78 Armstrong, Teri 78 Banks, Jerry 49,53,73 Banks, Terry 22,26,35,41,48,57 Bacewic, Betty 67 Bacewic, Doris 78 Bacewic, Joe 73 Backman, Deb 76 Backman, Ronnette 78 Bagger ly, Shirley 78 Baggerly, Rhonda 76 Bagnall, Dave 26,73 Bailey, Cindy 78 Bailey, Geraldine 73 Bailey, Lacy 76 Bailey, Sue 73 Bailey, Wanda 78 Barnett, Ronald 78 Battles, Becky 28,70 Becker, Sue 14,73 Bell, Dennis 26,41,53,67 BELL, MARTIN 17,50 Berry, Dave 67 Beverly, Arnold 67 Bierma, Carol 28,73 Bierma, Deb 28,34,35,57 Bierma, Daryl 73 Bierma, Judy 18,28,30,31,67 Bierma, Marcia 28,70 Blaszczyk, Mark 48,53,67 Blaszczyk, Teri 76 Bovenkirk, Donna 28,70 Brewster, Mike 16,57 Brock, Kandie 76 Brook, Kathy 76 Brook, Terry 70 BROWN, KATHRYN 15,31 Brown, Kristie 76 BRUST, JACOB 12 Burdett, Byron 15,43,50,73 Burger, Ginny 78 Burger, Patty 73 Burger, Becky 64 Burnett, Robert 53,78 Burton, Kent 41,48,53,67 Burton, Tom 17,41,53,67 Caldwell, Bonnie 67 Calhoun, Judy 73 Cambe, James 26,48,67 Campbell, Pam 28,51,76 Capouch, Cathy 78 Capouch, Mike 30,43,49,70 Capouch, Rick 48,53,67 CAREY, ROBERT 10 Carter, Patti 57 Carter, Sandra 76 Carter, Tom 26,57 Chapman, Donna 73 Chernowsky, Charles 26,57 Chernowsky, Frank 78 Chizmar, Greg 32,73 Clemans, Mary 19,78 Clemans, Patty 76 Conley, Calvin 70 Conley, Darlene 78 Conley, Frank 73 Conley, Fred 26,67 Conley, John 78 Conley, John C. 78 Cornwe ll, John 67 Cortez, Lisa 12,22,28,34,35,57 Cortez, Vicki 28,70,71 Craig, Brad 58 Crim, David 30,52,78 Crownover, Bill 50,53,73 DANFORD, AL 21 Darner, Bonnie 58 Darner, Joyce 28,58,73 Davis, Denny 23,26,35,41,53,58 Davis, George 76 Davis, Joyce 21,22,28,31,32,33,36, 37,67 Davis, Kharon 28,36,73 Davis, Linda 78 Davis, Marvin 58 Davis, Patty 70 Davis, Sharon 28,36,73 Deardorff, Carol 30,76 Deardorff, David 26,30,67 DeBoard, Mike 26,48,53,67 Deerburg, Anthony 76 Deerburg, Dana 70 Deerburg, Greg 67 Don is , Joe 26,43,49,70 Donis, Theresa 19,28,30,35,58 Dresher, Bruce 78 Dresher, Jeffrey 76 Dresher, Mark 32,70 Duggleby, Judy 28,31,70 Duggleby, Mark 23,26,35,58 Duggleby, Tom 26,73 Dunn, Rick 16,22,41,58 Dunn, Robin 26,70 Durflinger, Janette 77 Durflinger, Ray 78 Duttlinger, Chris 28,31,70 Duttlinger, Ellen 28,30,73 Duttlinger, James 26,31,74 Duttlinger, Janice 78 Duttlinger, Lois 28,70 Duttlinger, Shirley 78 Eaton, Betty 70 Eaton, Melissa 34,35,58 Ebner, Pam 76 Ferguson, Rick 59 Ferguson, Robert 32,70 Ferguson, Ronald 76 Finn, Gayle 28,30,32,35,59 Foster, Dallas 26,70 FOSTER, JUSTUS 20,26,27 Foster, Paul 26,67 Fraley, Paul 67 Francis, Barbara 78 Francis, Darrell 76 Frieden, Gail 28,70 Fulaytar, David 32,74 Fulaytar, Richard 33,70 Furst, Robert 50,53,74 Fyda, Donna 74 Gibson, Clyde 67 Gidcumb, John 78 Glisic, Donna 76 Glisic, Pete 14,67 Gluth, Douglas 26,68 Gluth, Rex 26,59 Gooden, Mike 52,78 Gooden, Tom 78 Gourley, Rocky 26,70 Green, Jaclyn 28,70 Green, Walter 41,48,53,68 Griggs, Andrea 20,28,35,59 GROET, TRESA 19 Gulbransen, Don 76 Gulbransen, Patty 28,30,31,68 Halliwell, Felicia 76 Halliwell, John 74 Halliwell, Sue 68 Hammers , Connie 76 Hammers, Debbie 78 Hammers, Patricia 68 HANGER, VERAL 14 Haring, Clifford 78 Haring, Emma 76 Haring, Norma 28,32,70 Harper, Danny 51,76 Harper, Denny 51,76 Harper, Teresa 71 Harrington, Nancy 28,68 Harrington, Rosemary 78 Hebda, Richard 16,23,26,35,41,53,60 HELMS, JACK 16,30,49 Helton, Connie 71 Helton, Raleigh 77 Helton, Thomas 26,41,48,53,68 Hicks, Dwight 52,78 Hinson, Charles 77 Hinson, Darlene 60 Hinson, Patty 78 Hinson , Penny 74 Hockett, Debbie 51,77 HOEFERLIN, DIANA 18,34 Hoffman, James 26,74 Hoffman, Kathy 78 Hoffman, Martha 28,68 Hohner, David 77 Hohner, Greg 51,52,78 Hollen , Frank 18,43,71 Howard, Angela 71 Howard, Rodney 71 Howard, Susan 77 Huff, Charles 26,74 Huff, Laura 68 Huff, Paul 32,74 Hunter, Kim 19,78 Jamieson, Edward 51 ,77 Jamieson, Joan 28,34,68 Jamieson, Judy 28,74 Jamieson, Karyn 28,30,32,68 Jefferson, Debbie 79 Jefferson, Grace 68 Jefferson, Vicki 68 Jones, Dorothy 77 Jones, Edward 43,49,53,74 JONES, FRED 13,48 Jones, Jack 51,77 Jones, Margaret 28,31,32,33,36,71 Jones, Mary 19,22,28,34,35,60 Jones, Rex 52,79 Jones, Robert 51,77 Jones, Sherry 28,30,34,35,60 Jones, Suellen 21,22,28,32,33,36,68 Jordan, Pamella 77 Jordon, Ralph 32,60 Joseph, Paul 77 Jungles, Doris 68 Kaeb, Douglas 79 Kaeb, Sandra 77 KANDRAC, RICHARD 14 Kegley, Jim 71 Kerns, Clifford 43,49,71 Kerns, Walter 52,79 Ketchum, Cheryl 28,30,31,68 106 Ketchum, Douglas 52,79 Ketchum, Mike 50,74 Ketchum, Neal 43,74 Ketchum, Stanley 43,49,53,71 Kidd, Donald 60 Kidd, Michael 26,41,53,68 KING, MARIE 15 KING, WENDELL 16,17 Klemp, Calvin 26,74 Knezevic, Ann 79 KOENIG, DANIEL 13,35 Kurtz, Mike 43,53,74 Lapatkin, Chris 28,74 Lautitis, James 35,41,48,61 Lauritis, Jerry 51,77 Lawyer, Andrew 32,43,49,71 Leek, Dennis 26,61 Leek, Greg 26,74 LEWIS, ROBERT 13,51,52 LITTLE, VIRGIL 11,30 Longstreth, Becky 28,30,68 Longstreth, Susan 19,28,29,30,32,35, 61 Longstreth, William 26,27,43,50,74 Lovely, Janet 71 Lovely, Mike 26,71 Ludwig, John 77 Mahieu, Susan 28,71 Manns, Monroe 79 Marshall, Harry 61 Martin, Donna 35,61 Martin, Helen 13,28,29,30,34,61 Martin, James 79 Martin, Molly 28,68 MARTIN, ROLAND 16,51 Mattocks, Don 26,53,68 Mattocks, Steven 26,74 McCarty, Lonnie 30,43,49,71 McIntosh, John 77 McKim, Janet 28,34,35,61 McKim, Jason 26,43,50,74 McKim, Jeffery 26,43,49,71 McMahan, Dale 77 McMahan, Patricia 74 McNeil, Tom 30,31,41,48,53,68 McNURNEY, PATRICIA 20 Me Quarters, Robert 77 McQuarters, Theresa 68 Meditz, Earl 71 Meditz, Kathy 79 Meditz, Mike 77 Meeks, Charles 26,68 Meeks, Richard 79 Meeks, Thomas 26,27,74 Mehay, Randy 51,77 Melcher, Gary 23,26,35,61 Miller, Bonnie 13,28,32,68 Miller, Kenneth 15,74 Miller, Marcus 79 Miller, Myron 32,71 Miller, Ray 62 Miller, Ruthene 77 Miller, Roberta 28,71 Miller, Sheila 28,30,31,34,35,62 Miller, Vicki 79 Misch, Barbara 79 Misch, Carolyn 19,28,30,31,35,62 Misch, Joe 26,62 Misch, Mary 28,74 Mitchell, Betty 77 Moesta, Dan 51,77 Moesta, Douglas 50,53,74 MOORE, JAMES 10 Mosher, Raymond 75 Myers, Bonnita 28,30,32,33,34,35,36, 63 MYERS, DORIS 21,34 Myers, Lana 19,28,30,31,32,33,36,71 Murray, Dennis 13,26,27,41,53,68 Nelson, Carl 63 Nuss, Bill 69 Nuss, Kathy 51,79 Nuss, Vicki 28,31,32,75 Odle, Daniel 75 Odle, Delbert 77 Odle , Pat 77 Owens, Gary 52,79 Patterson, Kathleen 28,69 Patterson, Linda 28,63 Patterson, Nancy 77 Pavot, Bill 13,18,32,69 Pellegrino, Ed 77 Peo, Charles 26,69 Peo, Ralph 26,71 Peo, Wayne 26,71 Peregrine , Kathy 28,72 Peregrine, Ken 51,77 Peregrine, Randy 26,35,41,53,63 Peterson, John 26,75 Pettet, Charles 72 Phelps, Billy 72 PORTER, MILTON 21 Prater, Marilyn 69 Prater, Oliver 26,72 Pritchett, Judith 28,75 Pruitt, Patricia 79 Randolph, Terri 75 Rice, Deborah 75 Rice, Margaret 28,72 Rice, Phyllis 28,31,35,63 Ricker, Carl 34,63 Ricker, Darrell 75 Ricker, David 79 Ricker, Randy 53,41,48,69 Risner, Debra 28,36,72 Ritchie, Eddie 34,35,41,64 Ritchie, Harold 77 Ritchie, Loretta 77 Ritchie, Pamela 79 Robbins, Terry 26,41,48,53,69 Robbins, Tim 26,43,75 Roberts, Gary 72 Roberts, Kevin 43,50,53,75 Rozhon, Louis 14,75 Rozhon, Raymond 77 Sabuda, Jim 52,79 Salyer, Carolyn 75 Schnick, Joyce 28,72 Scott, Robin 41,48,53,69 Sculley, Linda 30,79 Sculley, Sheila 28,31,34,35,64 Shull, James 18,32,69 Smith, Charlotte 79 Smith, Deborah 79 Smith, Kenneth 72 Smith, Raymond 51,77 Spurgeon, Gary 26,72 Stalbaum, Cynthia 28,75 Stalbaum, Dale 79 Stalbaum, Daniel 72,26,51 Stalbaum, Daniel 52,77 Stalbaum, Dawn 51,79 Stalbaum, Donna 28,72 Stalbaum, Eric 16,35,64 Stalbaum, Jack 26,72 Stalbaum, Mike 51,77 Stalbaum , Robert 77 Stalbaum, Russell 26,69 Stayrook, Rodney 22,32,35,64 Stayrook, Steve 14,30,34,69 Steele, Robert 23,26,35,64 Stepp, David 79 Stepp, Tony 30,48,53,69 Stone , Bruce 77 Stonebraker, Doug 30,43,72 Stowers, Darlene 19,26,28,34,35,64 Stowers, Louis 26,69 Struble, Leslie 28,32,75 Tanner, Dana 28,75 Tanner, Linda 28,31,69 Tanner, Thomas 30,35,64 THEIS, IONA 12 Theis, Vicki 21,28,30,31,32,34,35,64 Thomas , James 72 Thomas, John 26,32,43,50,75 Thomas, Paul 43,49,72 Thompson, Steve 65 Tillema, Ed 31,75 Tillema, Janice 13,28,30,32,65 Tillema, John 31,75 Tyre, Rose 28,30,65 Umphryes, Terry 65 Van Kley, Jack 75 Veden, Ernest 50,79 Veden, Sharon 28,69 VENCEL, LLOYD 16,53,80 Vukadinovich, Bran 26,53,69 Walden, Becky 79 WALDEN, HERMAN 18,30 Walker, Bill 79 Walker, David 43,50,53,75 Walker, James 50,79 Walker, Kenneth 72 Walker, Novella 13,66 Walker, Willie 35,41,48,66 Walker, Willie Mae 31,69 Wantola, Dennis 26,32,72 Wantola, Donna 77 Wayne, Pat 75 Welch, Glenda 77 Whitaker, Chris 69 Whitaker, Gary 77 Whitaker, Margaret 72 Whitaker, Melody 72 Whitaker, Robin 28,75 Whited, Laura 69 Whited, Melanie 77 Williams, Stephen 72 Wireman, Glen 69 Wireman, Jack 43,50,53,75 Wireman, Kenny 79 Wireman, Margie 75 Wireman, Patty 72 Wireman, Sandy 69 Wireman, Sylvia 28,75 Wireman, Wayne 30,41,66 Wireman, Willie 52,79 Wolf, Fred 50,75 Woolbrandt, Curt 77 Woolever, Margaret 14,19,28,30,32, 75 Woolever, Stephen 22,26,27,30,31, 35,41,48,66 Wright, Shirley 69 Wynkoop, Cynthia 28,32,69 Yost, Janet 77 Yost, Mary 79 Yost, Tom 72 ZIMMER, ELIZABETH 19,28 107 . . . with a proud spirit We have attempted to capture the school year 1969 as we knew it. We were not satisfied with only the events of the year receiving full coverage, but we also felt a responsibility to show some of the spirit and emotion of the year . In accomplishing this enormous and sensitive task, as editor-in-chief, I would like to offer my thanks to the many people who contributed to making this story a success . My special thanks go to Baumer ' s Photography for their excellent cooperation and high quality work, and to our American Representa- tive Fred Plocher for many creative ideas . Most of all I would like to thank our ad- visor Mr. Koenig for the tremendous ef- fort and advice that has helped so much in making this story a reflection of Wheatfield ' s proud spirit . Tom Tanner