Wheelersburg High School - Reflector Yearbook (Wheelersburg, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1956 volume:

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The ordinary school day is educational to us both for learn- ing in our classes, which offer new information daily, and for leaming to establish congenial relations with those around us. The advantages that our school offers should steer us toward becoming happy, successful, and upright citizens. I CQNTENTS Administration and Faculty Classmen Activities Athletics A Senior Activities Advertising I - 2 4 I , .,.-..,f,. 'fx nf ' '.1 I 1 'V' A ' ei. .-.1v1:'M.'Ai:.s-?...a ' .g.'- ' f . gn ADMINISTRATION--FACULTY S FM, ! j g f X- Old dgd Jyh ghhl OUR LIPERI TE DE T EDWARD R. MCCOWEN, Scioto County Superintend- ent, received his B. S. Degree from Ohio University, the Masters Degree from Northwestern University and has attended both Otterbein College and Harvard University. Superintendent McCowen said in a statement to us, The progress ofall rural schools has been satisfactory and we are indeed proud of the splendid record of our schools. New School Legislation which goes into effect in 1956 should help us improve our systems in many ways. We must never be content with our progress, however, and our sights must be placed on the years to come from 1960 on through 1970 in order to meet the needs of our growing school population. The County Administration sends its congratulations to the Wheelersburg High School, the entire Staff, Principal, and Board of Education, and especially to the student body for a job well done. BOARD OF EDUCATION: S. A. Purtee. D. V, Jackson, I. Harper Preston, Carl J. Herms, Raymond Conklin, 2 1 1'-1 OUR PRINCIPAL JACOB H. SEE, Local Executive Head of the Wheelers- burg Schools, received his B. S. degree in Education from Ohio University and his Master's degree from Ohio University Graduate School. Educationalexperiences of Mr. See have been varied. He has taught classes of elementary, secondary, and college level. Previous to his position as principal, Mr. See served as assistant principal for two years. He has now successfully completed his fifth year as our principal. Mr. See gives us this message: Congratulations and best wishes to the yearbook staff and the senior class of 1956. You are the final measurement of the re- sults ofthe efforts of your teachers and the school ad- ministration. lt may be years before an accurate evaluation of your real worth to mankind can be made, but, somehow, we believe you will make a directed contribution. ARTHUR D. PRESTON, Assistant Principal, received his B.S. degree in Education from the University of Wilmington. He also at- tended Ohio University, and the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Preston has taught school for twenty-five years. He was basketball coach for seven years, and has now been our able assistant principal for two years. 1 X' 1' x ,. X ,. f . s. r . . 5 i N .Ai uvgr, ' 1,1- Ng.,. k. .. st it S lp .C we, - . 1 I AV if '53, Di . 1 - Q Q - , . HN, . i . - -s .K - -i ,, H ,. 1 if .. Ls' r Q 'i- 1 as Ri., MK, Av. . . , .ii 1. .Q if - . i s O Inf' K J...sJ f K Lx- f f all KATHALEEN SKIVER, Secretary and Office Assista nt, attended the Office Training School in Columbus. Miss Skiver has been the competent secretary ofMr. See for the past five years. Her other secretarial experiences include employment at the Selby Shoe Company and at Curtiss Wright in Columbus. ? EV ELYN COLLIN S MISS EVELYN COLLINS Vocal Music. A.B. Music, Marshall College. MISS LYDA SHEPHERD Typing, Shorthand, Office Ma- chines. A.B. Education, Eastern LYDA SHEPHERD Kentucky State College. MISS WILLA RICHARDS Eastern Kentucky State College. WILLA RICHARDS Q! C, ll, DUDUIT CHARLES BOYD S English, Speech. A.B. Education, OUR MR. C. H. DUDUIT Math. B.S. Education. Ohio Uni- versity, M.A. Education,Ohio Uni- versity. MR. CHARLES BOYD Driving, Science, Geography. A.B. Business Administration, The Ohio State University, B.S. Education, Rio Grande College. MRS. OSCAR BURKHART Physical Education, Health, Sci- ence. A.B. Education, Marshall College. I JO SUE BURKHART FAC U LTY MRS. TILLMAN SCHINDLER Home Economics. B.S. Home Eco nomics, The Ohio State University. MR. DONALD GROH S c i e nc e, Biology, Chemistry. Assistant Coach--football and bas- ketball. B.S. Zoology, Ohio Uni- versity. MR. JOHN SCHAFFER Shop, Woodworking, Mechanical Drawing. B.S. Education, Ohio Uni- versity. RUTH HUMPHREY MR. FORREST COLEGROVE Math, French. B.A. Mathematics. Ohio University, Baylor University University of Maryland. MR. JOHN MILLER History. B.S. Education, Ohio Uni- versity. MISS RUTH HUMPHREY Latin, Bookkeeping, English. A.B. Education, Ohio University, M.A. Education, Ohio State University, M.S. Western Reserve. GRACE SCHINDLER DON GROH JOHN SCHAFFER JOHN MILLER FORREST COLEGROVE 9 SALLY HARRISON GERALDINE SCHERER CLAUDE ESTEPP GEORGE TAYLOR FACLI LTY Mrs. DUNCAN HARRISON Spelling and Literature, Geography, World History, Social Living, and English. Oberling, Ohio State Uni- versity, B. A., B. S. in Ed., Ohio University. Mrs. WELBY SCHERER English. Ohio University, Ohio State B. S. Ed. . Mr. CLAUDE ESTEPP Phys. Ed., Science, Ec. Geography, Physiology. M.A. Marshall College, B. A. Ohio Wesleyan University. Mr. GEORGE TAYLOR Band . B. Music Sherwood Conserva- tory, De Pave University, Marshall College, University of Wisconsin, Eastem Kentucky. Mr. ANDREW HOPKINS World and American History, Phys. Ed.,Pschology. A.B., M.A., Tran- sylvania University, indiana Uni- versity of Kentucky. Miss LOIS THOMPSON English, Spanish. Bob Jones Univer- sity, B.A., Ohio University. A NDY HOP KINS I0 LOIS THOMPSON CLASSME , 3 . . . The pilot at the helm Class Officers Virginia Harner, Treasurer John Lupe, Vice President Don Warner, President Marilyn Delabar, Secretary Class Colors Red and White Class Flower Red Rose Class Motto He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and l.oved much. Class Sponsors Mr. Donald Groh Mr. Charles Boyd lil KENNETH EUGENE ALEXANDER Virg Football Mgr. 1,2g Baseball 2,3,4g Class Play 35 Escort 4. WDA SHIRLEY ANNE ARMSTRONG Armstrong Library l,2,3,4g Latin C. l,2,3g F. H.A. lg Sigma Tau Phi 4g Newspaper 4g Pep C. 33 Student Sec. 4. NANCY LOU BAYS Nancy F.H.A. 1,2,3,4g Sec. 43 G.A.A. 2,3, 4g Glee C. 2,3,4g Mixed Ch. 49 Fes- tival 4g Pep C. 2,3,4g Newspaper 4g Cheerleader Mgr. 45 Sigma Tau Phi 4g Pres. 45 Library C. 1,2,3,4g Office Staff 4. SYLVIA JANE BAYS Windy F.H.A. 3,4g G.A.A. 4g Sigma Tau Phi 45 Newspaper 4g Class Play 3,4g Scho1arship2g Minstrel 45 Pep C. 3, 4g Sr. Scholarship 4. I KATHERINE ANN BIHL Bihl Glee C. 1,2,3g Mixed Ch. 3g Piano Accompanist 3g G.A.A. 1,2,3,4g Vice Pres. 3g Astronomy C. 3g Sigma Tau Phi4g Newspaper 4g Festival 3g Latin C. 1,2,3,4g Octet 3g Pep C. 1,2,3,4. I3 ROGER LEE BOLANDER Os IDA ELIZABETH BOWMAN Peggy Scholarship 1: Class Play 3: Sigma Tau Phi 4: Newspaper 4: Ring Com. 2: Student Sec. 4. MARILYN CHRISTINE DELABAR Marilyn Library C. l,2,3,4: Sec. 2: Treas. 3: Latin C. l,2,3,4: Sec. 4: F.H.A. 3, 4: Hist. 4: Cheerleader 4: Basket- ball Att. 3: Miss W. H. S. Att. 2: Class Sec. 3,4: Sigma Tau Phi4: Newspaper 4: Student Sec. 4: Sr. Scholarship 4: Pep C. 2,3,4: Min- strel 4. X I ANTHONY WAYNE Bussusiz .,BeV0.. Basketball 2,3,4: Football 2: East High School 1. fn 358 1 LARRY RAY CUNNINGI-IAM Cumbo Class Play 3,4: Mixed Ch. l,2,3,4: Football 1: Class Pres. 3: Festival l,2,3,4. LOREN ELMER GLEIM Creamy Baseball 2,3,4:Band 1,2,3: Festival l,3:Class Play 3,4: Football Home- coming Escort. MYRTLE LEE CARTER Men Mixed Ch. 3: Student Sec. 4: Sig- ma Tau Phi 4: Newspaper 4. 4s.,.vmGff N .xi JACOB HAIRSTION GERLACH Jake' Band l,2,3,4: Scholarship l,2,3,4 Latin C. 3: Chess C. 4: Mixed Ch 3: Library C. 3,4: Science C. 3: V Pres. 3: Festival 3. IDA ALTA HALE Ida F.H.A. 1,2,3: Class Play 3. JERRY LEE COLLINGSWORTH Jerry Football 45 Basketball 15 Class Play 3. WILBUR FITCH Wilbur HELEN LOUISE HAMMOND Helen F,H,A. 1,2,3,45 Treas. 25 Pres. 35 G,A,A. 3,45 Glee C. 45 Newspaper 45Ed.45Sigma Tau Phi45Sr. Schol- arship 45 Festival 45 Pep C. 2,3,45 Football Att. 1. 'NN KARL MONROE C UNNI NGHA M Karl JUDITH ANN FRANCK Judy Library C. 2,3,45 Sec. 45 F.H.A. 1, 2,3,45Pep C.2,3,4:G.A.A. 45 Class Play 45 Minstrel 2. VIRGINIA ANNE HARNER Ginny Library C, 1,2,3,45 Sec. 35 Pres. 45 Latin C. 1,2,35 F.H.A. 15 Class Treas. 3,45 Pep C. 3,45 Scholarship 1,2,35 Sr. Scholarship 4. NORMA JEAN ESKRIDGE Norma' Green 1,25 Glee C. 45 Mixed Ch 45FootballAtt. 35 F.H.A. 3,45 Pres 45Cheerleading Mgr. 45 Festival 4 Sigma Tau Phi 45 V. Pres. 45 Bas- ketball Queen 4. LALIA YVONNE HARRIS B0nnie' Cheerleader 45 F.H.A.1,2,3,4 G.A,A, 3,45 Minstrel 2,45 GleeC 3,45 Mixed Ch. 45 Pep C. 2,3,4 2-H' JAMES LEE HOGAN Jim Football l,2,3,45 Band 1,2535 Fes- tival 25 Class Play 3. IUDITI-I ARNETTA l-IOSKINS Midge Glee C. l,2,3,45 Mixed Ch. 45 Latin C. l,2,35 Newspaper 45 F.H.A. 1,2, 3,45 Treas. 45 Sigma Tau Phi 45 G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Football Queen 45 Minstrel 2,45 Class Play 3,45 Pep C. 2,3,45 Festival 45 W.H.A. Att 1. JAY CLINE JENKINS Pedro' DIANE SUE LANG Di F.H.A. 2,35 Glee C. 2,3,45 Pep C. 2,3,45 Minstrel45Festival 45 Sigma Tau Phi 45 Newspaper 45 G.A.A.. 45 Mixed Ch. 4. FLOYD HOLSINGER Bird NANCY ELLEN LEWIS Nancy F.H.A. 3,45 G.A.A. 45 PepC.4 Sigma Tau Phi 45 Newspaper 4. I J. . 'PS X 5 . 5 . 2 elffi E A 55,. I zso . . , .ffm -t BARBARA ANN JAMES Barb Latin C. l,2,35 Library C. l,2,3,45 G.A.A. 45 Sigma Tau Phi 45 Bas- ketball Att. 25 Newspaper 45 Stu- dent Sec. 45 Pep C. 2,3,4. ROBERT LEE LITTERAL Bub Bandl5LatinC. l,2,35 Class Pres. 15 Class Treas. 25 Basketball 1,2,3,45 Science C. 35 Scholarship l,2,3,45 Sr.Scholarship45 RingCom.25 Fes- tival 15 Football l,2,3,45 All SOC 25 All OVHAS 3,4. J KENNETH OSCAR HUNT K. O. JAMES DANIEL JOHNSON Danny Mixed Ch. 15 Chess C. 4. JOHN EDWARD LUPE lack Latin C. l5 Baseball Statistician 2 3,45 Class Play 35 Science C. 35 Basketballescort 35 Football escort 45 Class V. Pres. 4. 'FQ 1 ROBERT EUGENE ISHMAEL Bob JAMES RONALD JOHNSON Ronnie SONDRA ANN MCCARTY Gesmo Latin C. lg F.H.A.1,2,3,45 Pep C 2.3.41 G.A.A. 2,3,45 GleeC.l,2 3,45 Mixed ch. 45 Festival3,45 Minstrel 2,45 Class Play 3. JERRY EDWARD JONES Jerry' Band l,2,35 Class Play 3,45 Basket- ball 2,45 Football 35 Class V. Pres 1,25 Ring Com. 25 Festival 1,2 Escort 25 Latin C. l. SHARON SUE MCGINN Sharon F.l-l.A.l,25 PepC. 2,3,4g Class Play 3,45 Sigma Tau Phi 45 Newspaper 45 Student Sec. 45 Minstrel 2. X WILLIAM I. MILLER Bill Football 1,2,3,4g Basketball 1,2,3,4: Class Treas. 1,2p Ring Com. 25 All Soc. 3g All Star 4. MILFORD NEIL MINGUS Shoulders New Boston 1,23 Band 3,4g V.E,S. 3, 4g Basketball Scorekeeper 3,4g Chess C. 4. ,Q K . . Lx 5' 2' 1, - . I l 'J L- 5 ' 4, X. Q I qi, , ' MARY MARGARET MILLHOUSE Mary F.H.A. 1,25 Class Play 3g Pep C. 1, 3,4,5g Student Sec. 4. GEORGE OWENS George Football 4: Class Sec. 1. HAROLD RAY NORRIS Butch Basketball 2,3,4g Football 3,4g Ush- er 33 Mixed Ch. 4. A ROBERT LEE REED Chic-Chic' '45-M RONALD EUGENE RATLIFF Ron JULIA LaVAUGHN RIGGS Maybellene F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Song Leader 4g G.A.A. 2,3,4g Glee C.1,2,3,4- Mixea ch. 3,45 Pep C. 1,2,3,42 Festival 4g Commencement 3:Class Play 3,43 Minstrel 2.4. DENVER RAIKE Den Class Play 3. JAMES MITCHELL PACE Micke Y Football 15 Baseball lg Library C. 4 Chess C . 45 Scholarship 33 Sr. Schol: arship 4g Mixed Ch. 4g Festival 4. DAVID EUGENE SKAGGS Professor Mixed Ch. 1,2,3,4g Scholarship 2,3, Festival 1,2,3,4g Annual 3,4g Sr. Scholarship 4. A FOREST EDGAR MULLINS Moon Baseball 1,3,4gClass Play 3: Schol arship 1,3. MARCELLA FAYE PYLES Salty Glee C. 1,2,3,4g Mixed Ch. 4: F. l-l. A. 2,3,4: F.H.A. Song Leader 3: G.A.A. 1,2,3,4g Pep C. 2,3,4g Miss W.H.S. Att. 3: Football Att. 4g Festival 45 Minstrel 2. BOB LEE SKIVER Caesar Basketball Mgr. 1,2,3,4p Football Mgr. 3,4. MARY ANN MORRISON Mary Ann G,A.A. 1,2,3,4g Treas. 3: Pres. 4: F.H.A. lg Band 1,2,3g Glee C. 3: Mixed Ch. 3: Sextett 3: Festival 1,2,3: Sigma Tau Phi 4: Sec. 4' Newspaper-1gAnnual 4: Pep C. 1,2 3.4. LLOYD SPRADLIN Lloyd Class Play 3. VICKI ANN STAKER Vicki G.A.A. l,2,3,4g V. Pres. 4g Library C. l,2,3,4g Pres. 3g V. Pres. 2,4g F.H.A. lg Latin C. l,2,3g Scholar- ship 4g Commencement 3. Sigma Tau Phi 4g Treas. 4g Newspaper 4g Asst. Ed. 4g Glee C. l,2,3,4g Mixed Ch. 4g Festival 43 Basketball Att. lgPCp C. 2,3,4g Ring COITI. 3g AH- nual 2,3,4g Ed. 4. HELEN JEAN WELCH We1ch-Cat Glee C. 1,2,3,4g Mixed Ch. 4g Fes- tival 4p G.A.A. 1,2,3,4g F.H.A. 2, 3,4g Pep C. 2,3,4g Class Play 3,4g Minstrel 4. DAVID DEE SPROUSE Davey Crockett Football 2,3,4g S.O.C, All Star 4g Class Play 3g Mixed Ch. 4g Usher3. JACK RANDALL TRIPLETT Neverwork Football 3,43 Baseball 4. ESTEL LUCILLE WILLIAMS Este1ita Glee C. l,2,3,4g Mixed Ch. 45 Fes- tival 4g F.H.A. 1,2,3,4g Library C. 43 Pep C. 2,3,4g Minstrel 4g Stu- dent Sec. 4. x ADRIAN DOUGLAS SMITH Terrible Doug Basketball Mgr. l,2,3,4g Football Statistician l,2,3,4g Latin C. l,2,3. JACK DEAN TROUT lack WILBUR EUGENE WILLIAMS Eugene Baseball l,2,3,4. 'gigs JUDY MAY STAMPER Judy Rock Hill H.S. l,2,3. Y I MAX ROSCOE TOWNSEND Max Basketball 2,35 Baseball 2,3,4g Foot- ball 4. GERALD THOMAS TURNER lerry Football lg Usher 35 Escort 2. JANET RUTH WILLIAMS Janet G.A.A. l,2,3,4g Library C. l,2,3,4g Latin C. l,2,3g Glee C. 44 Annual 4g Festival 45 Commencement 3g Football Att. 2g Miss W.I-I.S. lg F. l-l.A. 1,25 Pep C. 2,3,4. GERALD EUGENE WAGNER Gnd SUE ANN WILLIAMS Sue Band l,2g Latin C. 1,2,3g Library C l,2,3,4g Festival 1,25 G.A.A. l,2,3 4g Sigma Tau Phi 4g Newspaper 4? BasketballAtt.4gPepC.2,3,4g Stu- dent Sec. 4. 'HQ Y1'.. ?' DONALD LEE WARNER Don Class Play 3,4gClass Pres. 4g Foot ball 2,3,4. JACK FRANKLIN WILLIS Cornwallace P V K M IE? W Most Athletic Wittiest Bonnie Harris Helen Welch Bill Miller Jerry Turner lr' Most Popular Best All Around Best Dancers Norma Eskridge Norma Eskridge Sondra McCarty Larry Cunningham Robert Litteral John Lupe 119' -.x 'v + gi Judy Hoskins 2' Cutest Most likely To Succeed Most Musical Virginia Harner Sondra. McCarty Robert Litteral Larry Cunningham Dave Sprouse T' -1... S X Si! .1 ,f A L fijl Best Dressed Most Bashful Most Artistic Nancy Bays Nancy Lewis Vicki Staker Jerry Turner Bill Miller Butch Norris ,mdd L 4. -:Y- , tri, , A 4 'v 6f':'i i!5:? ,fi : h -- N -,sf '-I. MJ A 1 1 113' . v. - ek ,,'. -,.f,'f'5 9 X-.fm It's Been A Long, Long Way We, the graduating class, have come a long way. From tiny tots, to grade school children, to high school students, we now find ourselves facing adulthood. We still have far to go, but one phase of our lives has been finished. 's'.54 . '4' A ' wljiilln ,Q -4 F'-Us 7 , K , A 'J .- ,, . A w. . - A. f 3 N K 'A l, 1 , ., ' , f 1 - - e fi h--1.-'E' K x 'H , ,. is 5 it 5. Wm ..1 wo. dn Q, 'nf' N A' ,LL fr , , vlilii Qygili -'I' J .. .i I 21 r 5' S .-.- A s 1 , . Li E El i S1- 'Qt 9 X li rf W Q- .lunior Class Cfficers Jeanine Benford, Treasurer Phill' C 1 ip o egrove, President Shirley Trout, Vice President Barbara D Raymond Adkins JU Jeanine Benford t av-inf A 1 . i iiifwf, Jack Brisker Alice Allen Fred Bihl 5 .l Hershel Burke . Q 'Q ggi Q X is odd, Secretary Larry Angell Bernice Arthur George Bihl James Binion Willa Belcher N Tw iii W . ,. -dll' X A ' X Betty Bowling A .,.. . W Juanita Caldwell Connie Cliffe Phillip Colegrove JU? -b k - wins. K x - 1 SK 52: 1 L i t -r MS j rbrl A f 25 Mike Collins Carl Eaton 49' 4' r W. 115 ,,,f Ki 5 Elk ,MJ Vaughn Hall X 'Wi -vm. fl i 5 Y we Wa. ., J, Bob jones Bob Lewis ng. , iv , if' -5 an-v Frank Merrill l Lane Daniels Carol Fannin Y .. QM ? x Dale Henry 45 wr U- ,, gm.,-' 3 WH Ruth Justice X .-. . , . , w, ir l David Lewis X ' 7 Emma Meyers Don Dec amp 'sa- fx ,N ev 5 Pat Flaughter Barbara Holbrook 4 E , r Ruth Kirkpatrick 'iv lg 1+ 5 R ff ,N . 5 Etta Litz 'U w iw M 'Q' Frank Miller F W 'rv J Q , M 5 if zz 26 Barbara Dodd Eleanor Gill ix K. Uv' var' A M , fi' A Beverly Hull Albert Lang :as ,- N w If Lauma Mault Si'-Z' gi Shirley Miller 5 . 'hr Carolyn Dutiel iff f Ron Gulker 'Ce Q gf s Donna James James Lem aster fs fn Hoy McGahan 410' ' fits' A .ff Pat Mitchell fb. I - pq a-. 1 v R 'S Ralph Money Ronald Morgan . , .- f rea - , sw Q Q 1' az. X: be Gary Norris Bill Patrick Yvonne Robinson Charlotte Rogers 4. ffm Q .rv Q ,,, ,J S' fe 'i 'S S Carol Smith Carolyn Stake: G or 6, Margaret Turner Joyce Wampler L. .l S Q, . .A , ju Q . Not Pictured: Judy Davis, Zane Fraley, Paul Knapp, Tonnia Morrison, Gwen Wil- liams Donna Moyer Q Y Wi 5, x v 9 Sk Barbara Percell Roger Roof Q gggg r Q ff' George Taylor S Q 'Ek Hi v we ef' Mike Newsome 6 sr. Louise Rice D S wi 'X , Rosemary Simones , 4 S K i mm Shirley Trout :i h e 'ix . i G ff Q Rock and Roll Glenna Nickell Q .1 . '- -MF H' 4 lf' 1 :Q ,M Bob Robertson Betty Sizemore -r V? f r il' A -iii, Doug Turner vu 27 Sophomore Class Officers Richard Howland, President Doug Burgess, Vice President Emma Call, Treasurer Evelyn Raike, Secretary lvory Adkins Margaret Bailey Jessie Baisden Carol Bays David Bays ,f,, , v- V - A f .. , 1 , , I all is 'N aw A I , , N ,K X V V . f R I : ,, . is fy- fr K sn.. X , ,Q , J' 'QW . 1 - , K 'u s X l 'N I .9 Q' ' as . . - K, V k.Lk ,. Bud Bowman Charles Brisker Douglas Burgess Emma Call Ruth Call D vl415L. R -in ,G ver. ff 5 1 r as My if we --we 1 f in i s i 1,, 5 , I 1 i Q D 'K' ,Q ' i .. i , r ii z , 3 Roger Cooper Alvin Coriell Patty Dalton Danny DeCamp Larry Ervin ' r.yl 'Zi ' .-- l i ' iissi l D, -is s.. , . I , Vvvll Q in V im! , I - I l ily , :.A,.. ,- In , E V ..--A t , Lk KV in A 28 Shirley Bond . di X X was '1 .P Emil Cartee ' , 782 44 . LX . A ff, -'rf ,V D John Eskridge 5 '5nY5fs,, 5 L.. 5 +-ew 5 l .Qtr Cloice Frasure Ann Haney L fs 17 Q , 3. Pat Ishmael Janis Lemon si ,xqasf G w K -N 'P P rf X S k Pi X ' .- 4 W' 1 Eg. i xf.. . L. N-A ' P W - c S 4 L gy P L -if x ' fs.: i s Bill Gerlach Joyce Gleim Raleigh Haney Linda llarris David Gose Lee Hinds ' - i s Y L ,ss f N 5 'Q I Q My L sm., Barbara Johnson Carl Lewis Hester Jordan jane jordan K arol Lyons it 'Q , 3 , .Q , , Y , Q .X K , ' s 2' Q 'U ' .RK g . ti. Bernita Grant Joddy Green Shirley Horton Richard Howland Q. . , . . K QQ' Q J S ' Z ,,.s . X. Fred Justice Jannie Leach Geneva Marion Bob Linkous Paul Maple H w Y .L W - Q' S Gary Martin Carla McCollum Betty McCoy Donald McDowell Mickey Mershon Patty Morrison ,L .Q L . . 5 if if 1 X -I t ' L' L ips V P - -is, ,.x-c c L , of S . . he L - Q -4 1 as Wanda Mullins Patsy Musick Judy Osborne Wells Parker Shirley Parsons Clarence Payn M s .,-c 3 't'ci is I c L Qi L L c X A if: -s.. Q lk -T jg. K QF: -1 F 29 6 X r ..,, , ...W Y I ,K g 4 s. l rum 4 l ' t t . . ,m r X it to y is . :ze . A ,-, ut - - ' f f V A N L , 1 an b Vx 4 is fl :,. ' . 'A cvs. -W' ,AH R 5 ' fig. uw.-V - 2 Jr 1 sr .:rQf--' . K 'v 'B Roger Perkins Bill Raike Evelyn Raike John Rase Helen Ratliff Frank Ruth nr my 5 NX, on - ,.. W. we s . Xt ' V' 'Q' iw.,- I vs: - la- A ,D f Qgig, ,Q Mary Shonkwiler Gladys Skaggs Ralph Snook Phyllis Sparks Dee Spradlin Charlotte Sutton . ' ,J fr A 4? tar ay -I wa, 2, I fwvltia li- use K My 1 l i UE ' V x by W W sg N' In 'W' 'B , , V :.:e':seQ Q. John Taylor Frank Wagner James Wente Laverne Wicker Beulah Williams Ethyl Williams 1 ', -,W NHWHQ al. N' a s ul Q 5 -so ze W y S' g y- M - :Q ,,, M s .fe , Jane Williams Carolyn Willis John Wilson Dianna Wolfe Doris Young Morris Young Not Pictured: Larry Beasley, Dewey Bailey, June Bradley, Leland Brown, Raymond Hacker, Jean Harn, Mike Schuler Di and Pat Are they really taking a testP? ve 30 il Aw . Freshmen Class Officers viary Alice Gleim, Secretary Carol Randall, Vice President Sharon Bowen, President Oleta Hinds, Treasurer Phil Adams Gladys Adkins Ihan Aeh Donna Allard Gary Allard Ronnie Bays Eddie Bays X.. . we Q K , - ctw-V 17 1 - 5 . . 'ln . . , , 4. .. , Teresea Belcher Christine Bihl Lana Billups Betty Binion Sharon Bowen Roger Boynton N 3 K S ,K Q: 1 K L X g .. :x-k i , W In ,. 3. V 3 M if Ml .A ' if il rf . K Marie Browning Helen Burgess Roger Call Karen Chamberlin George Cheek Ada Brown Doris Coche Dale Compliment . gp P A X in sl fl ,,,4 . 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X . - .ni p 'A L 5 w ill 3. ff - 5135?-2 ' ' f it 3 3' - - f - l 31 Iohn Danner Patty Eaton I Darlene Fraley Rokie Hatten Clyde Johnson Janice Lawson Melvin Loper Larry Davis Cary Erwin Mary Gleim Karen Heasley Sylvia Johnson Jimmy Leach Chester Madden Becky DeCamp Gary Erwin Garnet Hale Oleta Hinds Harold Jordan Paul LeMaster Nancy Maple Ruth Delabar Vaden Eubank Janet Hale Linda Holman Doris Justice Jerry Lewis Freda MeGahan Mike Dodds Carla Dunham Lou Evans Richard Flaughter Marilyn Hall Richard Hall Stan Hoskins Peggy Jacobs Joyce Justice Karen Kiser Ginger Lodwick Bruce Logan Carolyn McHenry Bernard MeNeeley Q Nw' . . r A Q, 3 s . . 5 J -' . . P, J Marilyn Miller Charlotte Morrison ly -, . A, Pat Newsome If . f -i g . Carol Randall N is S :I VN' -L. 3x1 r..-. if 'l fxsg S . 'lsf ' X . Mary lw.iller Shirley Morrison . .P WY.. Judy Nickell M k Sue Rase 3. 1 X. . ?. ' -.. .- Y . as yk S it ki. mv, C is is R X 5 . 4 ' W '55 R uf Patty Schiltz Darrell Trout Linda Witten at R X Q.. 'X' . Jacob See Donna Tumer Ronald Yates . - , . N r. V 3 '- ' iw ,N . 4 A .. in .x 4' :LI , P I K it R x N1 .. K 1 is ' -. K ,SX M MQX 7 ,. X X1 58 N K ., .. A -. K if asf K is 5. -arf. 5-. X R :sn-s s C s., it Xmas.. ms N X R X my Q P.. . V, .N Ronald Miller Henry Mullins Y Qy ,rl y . ,, . .El , . Garnet Noel sm l . sss . P Www Sandra Moore Joe Mullins 1 X Af' 2. 'J ' k , KK . Phyllis Parker Am was R P. Delmar Ratliff Nelson Riggs L X Eugene Sexton Winona Spry s Loretta Turvey Carolyn Warner Not Pict New ii .Q X X as-S.. if Pi Fred Morris Linda Myers txt . X Laoma Perkins ' PI: av! fs if .A 'Ti N a i .. aah. Darlene Rigsby in LSR 'L E. John Stonerock 1 Q A as R A K ., gl 'wi ji 1 as .K , 1 b ass . l . , -., , . Mary Wessell 'Q ,vw wx' ' VANS sa it ,ft .. I ' .. - -Q L an '- S if .Q K ..-.., A is.,- Harold Morris Betty Neal Lonnie Ramey Conalee Salmons t t Nt ...ss , . . .. K, X. J 1 -v- ' X, x Edgar Triplett . ' s . -S . ff . J g ewan 'ii Marjorie Williams 'nr vs se' K. ured: Lloyd Cook, Larry Culver, David Fraley, Charles Freelan, Carol Griffey, Bob Huff- man, Darlene Manning, Charlotte Marion, Alice Martin, Charlotte Pollit, Harold Reed 33 al 8-A Class Officers Barbara Wilson ........ President Sharon Chamberlin . . Vice President Margaret Binion ....... Treasurer Judy Strickland . . . . . . Secretary 8-B Class Officers L: James Huffman ........ President Mike Mucha ......... Treasurer Charlene Curtis ....... Secretary David Boyer ...... Vice President EIGHTH GRADE 8-C Class Officers Annette Benford ....... Presie Carol Ottworth ........ Secre Elizabeth Crabtree . . Vice Presic Patty Roe ........... Treas ROW 1: B. Baisden, R. Ball, M. Barry, A. Benford, B, Crabtree, B. Craig. C. Curtis. M. Evans, R. Fraley, B, Bihl. J. Bihl. J. Bihl. M. Binion, D. Boyer, S. Boyle. Gerlach. P. Gerlach. ROW 4: G. Gleim. R. Gleim, ROW 2: F. Brisker, L. Burgess. T. Burgess, B. Call, I. S. Gleim, M. Grutze. R. Hall, N. Hatten. M. Hinds, J, Call, L. Call, S. Chamberlin. G. Claxon, B. Coche, R. Hoover. J. Huffman, J. Jenkins. Cole. ROW 3: N. Conley. J. Cooper. B. Cowser. E. ,N 4 M1 I 7 in .J 'L I i L .. 5 me 'Fa 'A K Q b ,. Lax .L . ,tt 1' L: N' i Q , A T le -MEL , H im- Q hx W W i ' J i , . K . 'gl I aw A E'2Qg:r . I 1-s A. J! Q K -FK vw-. ,Q . . 4-sf M. fy N' ..,. ' jw . -we f we 'X sq 1 1 fx Q A . if , 2 ,,. , We in iv M fr gl A .fm -. S, 1 A . . s ,. Q or s L- fi' 3 ees.. ii Vi.-- .W A W is X + . .sw ,C ? K 7, A51 K Q ,MW am i , - if M9'5'9q, .JW Wa -,mom W yi - i ' QM ,fa ,-5 1 . J . Q .V v . ,, , , W' fi ,Q J riramvi- gl.-Ez, .fs ' ... V ' .Q A Q 0 ,Y f J J . P ' H. ' .. A f . AOB Wu ff' 1' M U .L Q 'X ' if ii. ' is f ,sk sv- Q, 5 . rf we A -K f K, . ,ll 3 X q . Q. s. 21 ,,, we ., K D . .,,, . 'w LLVL .AP We .I Q ,K t JL l K A -ri.. -su - Q J 4 J ' i ,iv-8 ., ...Q A . ,,. 'Swv V j il' r Qs- ,X as ui. at s l is .Emu N 1' , f A Lfi 'V .' ,if s-. if was --vs . -L We . 'f' A N. fl, I X K ij. ' V ' 'A ... ,is ... 1 . nigga' I gp x i Qi. . ' t i f ,',, K - fi r K db vs! as. . an if at as .Q J K E- MK M. vi. as K 'I kk 1' rs i is i -'VK . N' Y . X I ' i R 'Q 3 If RJ K l 'Y r s.5.4 N - r in 'V R . Ss . -. 6-Nj 2- ,Q A W is X we v-3 A t . lx . K. 5 rx env' fm . hx. 1. ,A ... 1 ' ' P NQ 1 s- q we . 1 Q .V sa- 'K 'Q A . W Q . R 1 K 'E' - is es e i. no . , as . ' sin . . I . 1 R 1 . , . , ,.x EL .C fi. ag fa., hw 2 I .5 n i 4-X.. Q, ,C .ze 1 . X.. is , ., . . W W. . N '4 . N21 Y if 'C J . .. s A R v ' S.. ROW 1: G. Johnson. J. Johnson. B. Keeney. N. Kelly T. Leake, G. Leibold, B. Lewis, K. Linkous. M. Lock- hart.B.Lucas. ROW 2: B. Mault. S. Mays, S. McCann, D.McNeeley.R. McQuay, B. McWharter, D. Meenach M. Mucha. A. Mullins. M. Nelson. ROW 3: K. Norris L. Ottney, C. Otworth.C.Owens, R.Owens. M. Parsley P. Pelfrey. S. Percell, T. Perdue. ROW 4: D. Pollard J. Raike, D. Rigsby. P. Roe, J. Russen. 1, shaman, Rt Snook, D. Spradlin, J. Strickland, B. Wilson, J. Wolfe C. Wright, R. Yerian. NOT PICTURED: G. Boggs, L Coyle, M. May. C. Wheeler. ls 2 ,ov 7-A Class Officers 7-B Class Officers 7-C Class Officers Joyce Warner lary Ellen Staker ....... Treasurer Mike Roe ............. President avid McGoron .... .... P resident Bob Miller. . . . . Vice President andra Williams ........ Secretary Roy Maple . . . .... Treasurer ob Mullins ........ Vice President Clara Tolbert .......... Secretary P. Adams. T. Adkins, C. Angell. C. Barker. S. Barnett, B. Bays, M. Bilil. G. Billups. M. Binion. D. Bobst. Mary Lou Bihl Connie Schiltz ..... Carol Angell . . Vice ..........Secretary Treasurer President President 1 - as 1 ' . .. Q 4... J , sf' .Q in s ' .asf 0- Q., si ' Q i . - ilk. F W . silk ps ., . A in f KY K K. -- .. Sk, K -3. V . .. 1 f ., 1 . my . - . K 3. --- I-J u .1 s. we in se? ' .. 7 xv A .,: .Q , Q . - f :- i gr: ,qi we -i. ' N . N ' S . S 1 J M if 'Q . ' K K v ,Q Q.- .- L4 5 'J Q , A ,ma Q s, i'., , -... QQ, 5 -r-4 . , is ' I' is MM- A A - ' 11 . 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'Q . . - J - .V . - pw, Q X SEVE TH GRADE ROW 1: J. Boggs, S. Brown, G. Carmichael, L. Clark, W. Claxon, C. Cooper, M. Copley, W. Craft, L. Craig L. Culver. ROW 2: J. Cummins, B. Cunningham, G Cunningham, L. Dalton, T. Dalton, P. Davis, R. Dean J. Eaggleson, L. Earwood, N. Eaton. ROW 3: G. Ervin S. Flaughter, B. Gerlach, M. Gill, F. Hall, P. Hall, K Harris, G. Harrison, M. H lbrook, J. Holliday. ROW 4 M. Humble, D. Jackson, G. Johnson, M. Johnson, P Johnson, V. Keeney, B. Kiser,C. Leadingham, J. Lemon D. Lewis. ROW 5: C. Linkous, M. Linkous, J. Lockhart L.Lykins,R. Maple, P. Markle, C. Martin, J. McGahan s. Mcoahan,D.Mcc.0ron. Row 6. D. Millard, B. Mil: ler, J. Norris, M. Morrison, R. Mullins, J. Musick, F. Oliver,J.Osbome, R. Owens, J. Pace. ROW 7: D. Pitts, L. Raike, B. Ramey, D. Rensenberger, M. Roe, B. Rogers, G. Ruggles, L. Ruggles, L. Sally, D. Savage. ROW 8: C.Schiltz,L.Shope, P. Smith, M. Sommer, C. Sprouse, M. Staker, R. Staker, I. Stockham, B. Thornton, B. Til- ly. ROW 9: C. Tolbert,C. Tolbert, H. Triplet, B. Tur- ner, K. Turner, J. Warner, R. Williams, S. Williams, R. Wolfe,G. Yelley. Not Pictured: J. Armstrong, P. Bein- kampen, D. Fetters, S. Gayhart, R. Gose, B. Hacker, D. Hacker, T. Marsh, B. Oliver, M. Smith, R. Tingler, D. Wheeler, L. Wheeler. 36 at 'ff-. A ELEMENTARY TEACHERS of grades three through six--TOP ROW: Thelma Smith, Lester Collett, Elementary Principal. SECOND ROW: Mary Wampler, Violet Preston, Louise Newland, Helen McCowen, Loyzelle Haffner. BOTTOM ROW: Anne Thompson, Mona Chick, Loreen Stanley, Lillian Barney. Not Pictured: Ruth Conklin and Virginia Steed. . . . . . . Representing the students of grades one through six are various per- sons and scenes which are a familiar part of their school life. CAFFETERIA COOKS for grades one and two, and also, for the junior high and high school students--TOP: Dorothy Smith, Mary Willard, Marie Eagleson, Carrie Duncan, Clare Blair. COOKS for grades three through six--BOTTOM: Marie Lemaster, Bernice Spradlin, Enid Purtee, Marjorie Braden. Not Pictured: Myrtle McLeod. Q - V 1 KI' Wa' ra Qx,o 1- K2 it I had W t' r ,f l r T A 1 ' V Q :ljfv 5 :' , i. it . 'its , A ls: 5 gi ly A 1 Q., , t, , ,. ,af fer ' ri-. .K iff. - ', ,M u r f A QW i x il g . A H K , as: . 'l , , , G 'v. -Q: :Yi K 2 - 1..'-s f. K by li F i I . 53 U vi, 5, W X V t us p .., KM ., V all M H N., V, ,, y-.1'uQAL.-M-an-'Q ,ww-,,,,,,..............--Oh-ea-- . f 5 in 1 -.-up--,W-.----qi 5 - . X :N 51' g n fi . I .. .. l..1. ,' , .K , p , -Wqjxjrfrakee Z ., , 'ii-id!!-15-3 if Ii I ' t . 'alfa n 'U 25..-S .li New Building Greets New Students The new elementary addition to the high school building was occupied for the first time this fall. First graders began their school careers in cheery, modern classrooms. Built-in wash basins, desks with tiled tops, and their own special blonde piano helped to make school more fun for the youngsters. v had .2 Elementary -l-93Cl1El'Sof grades one and two--Ollie Hibbitts, Rachael Danner, Elizabeth Merrill Avanelle Striker, Cecil Pollock. Bertha Perdue, Seva Switt, Geneva Gleim. im.. 3 ACTIVITIES 1 F .2 4. .Y 'QQ -. 4.9.2 QQ'-. K' 1 -F . ww if Suggs' C , A of SAY 'fI,rg4,.5s , I fy, if Q p K In 5 ' S A teacher of cooperation, responsibility, leadership -...,...a Illllllll ie! Ili 4 Y L TOP ROW: Bev Hull, Donna Moyer, Pat Morrison CTreas.Q Helen Ratliff, Nancy Lewis, Norma Eskridge, Helen Hammond, Dianne Lang, Ruth Delabar, Marilyn Dela- bar fSec,J, Charlotte Sutton, Larna Mault, Carol Smith, Vicki Staker fV. Pres.J, Mrs Burkhart QSponsorj. SEC- OND ROW: JanetWilliams,Barb James, Shirley Miller, G.A.A. T' Pat Mitchell, Barb Johnson, Mary Ann Morrison fPrcs.J, Carolyne Staker, Ann Bihl, Jane Bays. BOTTOM ROW: Judy Franck, Sondra McCarty, Julia Riggs, Nancy Bays, Bonnie Harris, Marcella Pyle, Judy Hoskins, S ue A nn Rase. Early in the fall, the remaining members ofthe previous year's G.A.A. CGirl's Athletic Associationj gathered for a weiner roast. After every girl had eaten heartily and the last sparks of the fire were dying away, a brief meeting was held, The girls elected their club officers and sel- ected new members. The highlight for the club was the initiation of new members held one evening in October. Arriving at the school gym, the oddly dressed initiate was greeted by her Big Sister, an old member, whose every command she wasto obey. Soon the initiate found herself doing strange things, pushinga lipstick across the gym floor with her nose--carrying her Big Sister piggy-back--singing a solo in her loudest voice. Not soon to be forgotten was the sting as she scrambled through the human paddle machinegnor the gasping and gagging as she was forced to swal- low a highly - seasoned, unappetizing mixture. More tasty, however, was the cider and doughnuts which was served after the initiation was finished. The girls completed the evening with a Halloween Begging at the homes ofvarious acquain- tences in the 'Burg. RH al I 5 .fbltiveyf r,,,.- Newspaper Staff Helen Hammond fEd.j, Vicki Staker QAst. PCSZY B0WlT12U.JUdY HOSkiUS.B2l1'bHr2 IHITICS. Ed,j, Norma Eskridge fBusiness Mgr.j, Sue Mary Ann Morrison,Marilyn Delabar, Sharon WilliamsCSocialEd,J,Nancy LewisfArtEd.j, MCGUIFI. MYFUC CHFICI, Jane BHYS, Di3UHC Nancy Bays, Shirley Armstrong, Ann Bihl, LHDS CRCPONCFSJ- As the '55 school year was rapidly coming to an end, the Sigma Tau Pi distributed invitations to a Hamburger Fry which was to be given in honor of its new members. To the Junior girl receiving an invitation, this signified that she had qualified for membershipin the club with a 'B' average in typing. and had been selected by the current members. The Hamburger Fry provided plenty of food and fun for all. A short meeting was also held at this time. The new members elected their club officers and newspaper editorial staff for the coming year. Throughout the year the '56 Sigma Tau Pi has had several activities other than its regular meetings. These include: parties at various members' homes, a weiner roast, a Christmas party, and the publication of the school newspaper, Kampus Kapersf' In its newspaper the Kampus Kapefs staff attempts to report current happenings concerning the school. feature persons and events of interest, and provide amusement with special articles. Sigma Tau Pi: TOP ROW: Shirley Armstrong, Dianne Lang, Marilyn Helen Hammond,Barbara James. BOTTOM ROW: Vicki Delabar,Iane Bays, Nancy Lewis, Miss Shepherd fSpon- Staker fTreas,j, Nancy Bays fPres.J, Mary Ann Morrison sory, Peggy Bowman, Sharon McGinn, Myrtle Carter, fSec.jNorma EskridgefV.Pres,jAnn Bihl,Judy Hoskins, in a Shy- X: Latin Club TOP ROW: Richard Howland, Alan Bowen. Jacob ner, Margaret Bailey. Janice Lemon. FOURTH ROW: Gerlach. Phillip Colegrove. SECOND ROW: Carol Charlotte Sutton. Donna ,Moyer.'Beverly Hull, Linda Smith, Carolyn Staker. Pat Mitchell. Shirley Horton. Harris, Patty Dalton, Shirley Miller, Connie Cliffe. Beulah Williams. THIRD ROW: Shirley Parson. Vicki Barbara Percell. V.aughn Hall. Staker, Barbara James. Janet Williams, VirginiaHar- The Latin Club is sponsored by Miss Humphrey. The club's main purpose is to learn and to understand more about the Roman customs and their environment. To become a member of the club, one must have studied Latin for at least one year. The French Club is sponsored by Mr. Colegrove. To become a member one must have taken at least one year of French. The C1ub's greatest purpose is to give the students a better understanding and appreciation of the French language. French Club TOP ROW: Peggy Jacobs, Laoma Perkins, Jan Aeh, B0yDI0H.R0I1HiB BGYS. Bob Huffman. Jake See, Carolyn Becky DeCamp, Linda Witten. SECOND ROW: Mr. MCHSflry.C3l'13 Duflhamfl-ana BUIUPS- FOURTH ROW: Colegrove. Ada Brown. Mary Gliem, Nancy Maple, Harold Jordan. Lois .Evans, Darlene Fraley. Carol Mary Culper, Linda Holman. THIRD ROW: Roger Randall, Betty Hina' Linda Meyers, Donna Allard. ., ,E w8v4' if 'sew SJ V s li P. T. . The Parent-Teachers Association for the second con- secutive year gave books to the high school library. Ap- proximately one hundred fiction books were donated for the students' enjoyment. Another of the P.T.A.'s activities which was of bene- fit to the students, was the presentation of a two hundred dollar Teaching Scholarship. This Scholarship was a- wardedto Helen Hammond, salutatorian of the '56 grad- uating class. To raise money the Association held several bake sales, and sponsoreda carnivalat the high school. The carnival presented entertainment for everyone. The P.T.A. held their annual Spring Round-Up in April. Children who would enter school the following year were registered, were given physical and dental check-ups, and were shown the first grade class rooms. J? f sr-A P. T. A. Executive Committee Thomas DeCampfPres.J, Duncan Harrison, fPublicity Chair- manp, Mrs. Donald Garrett QMembership Chairmany, Mrs. Rional Frazier fWays and Means Chairmany, Mrs. Donald Groh fHealth Chairmanj, Mrs. Arnold Staker. fSec.J, Mrs. William Warner QMagazine Chairmanj. There are approximately sixty members in the '56 Library Club. The ehiefendeavor of the club is to serve the students to the best of its ability. Library Club members also belong to another organization, the Scioto Association of Student Librarians, which is helpful in showing the students A Librarian checks me iibmfyw new books. new and improved methods ofworking in the library and also has recreational facilities. Several club members attended the Book Fair held in Portsmouth this Bays. year. Many interesting displays were seen, a dinner was served, and a pro- gram was presented later in the evening. Library Club TOP ROW: Ruth Kirkpatrick. Shirley Armstrong, Jeanine Benfor.,il:1irle,' Miller, Barbara Perccll, Bev Hull, Carol Fannin, Charlotte lingers, Shirley Trout, Beulah Williams. Janice Lemon, Linda Harris, Donna ,lgiine-s. MIDDLIL ROW: Carla Dunham, Linda Witten, Ruth Delabar, lat-ob tit-rl.1c-'., jginies Pace, Alan Bowen, Hershel Burke, Richard Howland, l'liilCol1.-irroxe, Prnt-. Mitchell, Patty lshmael, Barb James. BOTTOM RONNQ Carolyii wlmlwr, ,Liner Williams,Ruth MtOuay, Virginia HarnerfPres.j,ludy lfranck f'l'rens.i, lillll'lCy Horton fSee.y. Vicki Staker QV. Presb. Alice Allen, Marilyn Delabrir, Nancy af 'Y' 1? F A K ' I i 211 A 1 ? 'I 3, . ffl iii , :MH fl L 11 fNew Membersj: TOP ROW: Charlotte Morrison, Virginia Salmons, Marilyn Miller, Donna Turner, Christine Bihl, Ginger Lodwick, Betty Binion, Pat Schilrz, Rokie Hatten, Charlotte Pollit, Sandra Moore, Carolyn Warner, Mary Miller, Carol Griffey, Nancy . f fi Q Cliuturelflomemakers ofAmericaJ is one of the largest and most active clubs at Wheelersburg High. To be eligible for the F.H.A. a girl must have taken at least one year of home economic: and must be interested in homemaking. The first event in the activities of the F.H.A. was a picnic hell at the home of the club's sponsor. Also, at this time the girls helt their annual election of officers. Early in the year the new members ofthe club were initiated Part of the initiation was to come to school wearing tiny red anc white ribbons in their hair and a white apron with the c1ub's nanie in red. As Christmas was drawing near, the club held one of its parties The home economics room took on a new glow with its brightly lighted Christmas tree and decorations. The girls entertained them- selves with a passing party, they sang Christmas carols, and they listened to records while they munched on Christmas cookies and sipped punch. In the spring the girls held a tea to honor their mothers. A pleasani evening was passed by the girls and their mothers. Projects ofthe club included the selling of pencils. These pencils were especially printed in the club colors, red and white, with the national E.H.A. insignia. Another project was a special drive tc gain canned foods and clothing. These goods were distributed tc families who greatly appreciated them. berlin, Helen Burgess, Laoma Perkins, Sue Rasc, Mari- lyn Hall, Ruth Delabar, Mrs. Schindler 1SponsorJ. BOTTOM ROW: Betty Neal, Doris Coche, Marjorie Williams,Darlene Fraley,Patty Eden, Carol Randall, Judy Osborne, Beulah Williams. Maple, Sharon Bowen. SECOND ROW: Karen Cham- 'T 44 .., -AV F. H. A. fold Membcrsjz TOP ROW: Emma Myers, Donna Carty,Ann Haney,Alice Allen, Mrs. Schindler fSpon- James, Jeanne Benford, Tonnia Morrison, Carolyn sorj. BOTTOM ROW: Helen RatlifffV. Pres.J, Judy Dutiel, Charlotte Rodgers fAst. Sec.j, Helen Ham- HOSRUIS fTl'C3S.J. Norma ESkl'idge fPres.J, Nancy Bays mond fParliamentarran, Dianne Lang 1Parliamen- qSec.J,MarilynDelabarfHist.J, Bonnie Harris fHist.J, tarianj, Ethel Williams, Kay Mershon, Mary Shonk- Marcella Pyles 1Song Leader, Julia Riggs fSong wiler. SECOND ROW: Pat Morrison, Nancy Lewis, LCSGCIJ. Louise Rice, Carol Fannin, Judy Franck, Sondra Mc- THE VISUAL ED SQUAD is composed of the following boys: Don McDowell, Neil Mingus, and John Rase, Mr, Miller is sponsor of the group, The boys on the Visual Ed Squad are available at all times to project movies to designated classes, Throughout the year they have shown approximately 200 movies which were obtained largely from the State Department, The movies shown are informative and promote interest in classes. ' 17 'fi I ,U 5 50' ' wt TOP ROW: Albert Lang, George Bihl, James Pace, David Skaggs, Donald DeCamp, David Sprouse, Harold Norris, Larry CunninghamfPres.J. FOURTH ROW: Shirley Bond, JoyceWampler, Judy Davis, Larna Mault, Karen Heasley, Patty Morrison, Janice Lawson, Julia Riggs QVice Pres.j, Marcella Pyle. THIRD ROW: Connie Cliffe fTreas.J. 4- ,,., if FG' tv I ia I . . Mixed Chorus Rogers, Sue Rase, Alice Allen. Sondra McCarty. SECOND ROW: Bonnie Harris, Nancy Bays, Sylvia Johnson. Ethel Williams, Norma Eskridge, Mary Gliem, Vicki Stake: fSeC.J. BOTTOM ROW: Miss Collins fDirectorJ. Betty Bowling, Carolyn McHenry. Patty Eaton, Judy Hoskins. Barbara Percell, Betty Sizemore. Judy Nickell, Estel Williams, Dianne Lang, Charlotte VOCAL MUSIC DIRECTOR AND MIXED CHORUS ACCOMPANIST: Miss Evelyn Collins and Carolyn Mc- Henry. Today's great shortage of music instructors made it impossible for Wheelersburg High to hold glee club and mixed chorus classes the first semester. A series of music appreciation studies was taught by Miss Sally Harrison and Miss Ruth Humphrey to ten- tative glee club members. Hopes of having an active vocal music department were almost forsaken, but for the second semester music students were pleased to Welcome Miss Evelyn Collins,a recent Marshall College music graduate, as their director. The Mixed Chorus and Girls' Glee Club united in the presentation of an Easter Contata before the stu- dent body and faculty, and to the public. At the annual Scioto County Music Festival both vocal groups were represented, and Miss Collins directed the boys' ,.1.,,....- SJ '35 XJ4 GirI's Glee Club Risen Mix 7 l Fifi f C . K5 xt, K fsggjt S f a if . , Q' 2 if , ffl? Sit-4 as- f.. '- Q B . S C , his t S K S. ,ssl ,.., rkigji, its :ssc ., 5: s is Glee Club Accom pa nists: tt Donna Moyer and Pat Mitchell. . g it is S E XI aster Cantata spresemed by vocal group under the di- :ction of Miss Evelyn Collins. : w aa -NS, Q . ,- .. . - ,,,, ik. ggi! S S X sf' it :' W it ,hs 31 N Q it Qksikg-5. gfik TOP ROW: Gwen Williams, Sondra McCarty QSec.J. Marcella Pyles fPres.J, Julia Riggs, Janice Lawson, Barb Johnson, Pat Morrison, Karen Heasley, Pat Mitchell, Larna Mault, Judy Davis, Shirley Bond, Joyce Wampler. FOURTH ROW: Shirley Miller. Connie Cliffe, Carolyn Dutiel, Judy Nickell, Estel Williams. Mary Wessel, Gladys Skaggs, Dianna Lang, Charlotte Rogers, Sue Rase, Burnice Arthurs. Alice Allen. THIRD ROW: Bonnie Harris, Nancy Bays, Vicki Staker, Shirley Parsons, Mary Gleim. Karen Kiser. Helen Ratliff, Shirley Horton, Janice Lemon. Norma EskridgefTreas.J,He1enHammond, SECOND ROW: Betty Bowling. Sylvia Johnson. Mary Shonkwiler. Yvonne Robin- son,Ethy1 Williams, Betty Sizemore. Etta Litz, Barb Per- cell, Donna Moyer. BOTTOM ROW: Miss Collins CDi- rectorj, Phyllis Sparks, Carolyn McHenry, Nancy Grant, Patty Eaton. Willa Belcher, Janie McCu1lum, Charlotte Sutton. Judy Hoskins. fbi Eqfl A , , ummm gli at -liiiikfiixmdli TOP ROW: Bob Huffman, Jake See, Bob McWhorter, Erwin, Bob Bays, Bob Mullins, Bob Lewis, Mr. Boyd Bob Turner,Gary Boggs. BOTTOM ROW: Ed Bays, Gary fSponsorj. THE CHESS CLUB is a new club at Wheelersburg High. It was organ- ized this year with Mr. Colegrove as sponsor. The club was formed with the idea of learning to play chess, to teach others, and to pro- mote interest in the game. The members of the Chess Club are: George Cheek, James Pace, Jacob Gerlach,Alan Bowen, Jimmy Huff- man, David Bays, Robert Litteral, David Litteral, Herschel Burke, Phil Colegrove, Neil Mingus, Larry Bur- gess, Danny Johnson, Richard How- land. 5. Sm 1553. is 52.15 ...- T. . Jil, ' 6 4- p 1 U ,fu s s, QA ' 7 an aa., X... 1 E!! E!! 1' Z ! ill 1 V 'l to K I I I L .--F 'Q'-V ' . W, . :K LY s , ,gf 5 ' ' Q tl 'J ll F ' . . H as 9 ' ' - 4 0 Q ' 0 0 S in 't fi Q K K P J vs., ,Y cy alumni S- A can-5... .pf M 5 R E 4 at If, t f 'F' ev . K: N l 4 4- K A m QC. 'J , X 1- '. l l s if .Q-f it -l Q59 ff .ii K I kt s , Scholarship Team Ql'relin1inaryJ -- TOP ROW: Vicki Staker, jane Bays, Connie Cliffe, Shirley Miller, Linda Meyers, Peggy Jacobs, Linda Witten, Karen Heasley, Judy Osborne, llill Gerlaeh. MIDDLIE ROW: Barabara Pereell, Patty liatton, Carolyn lxlcllenry, Betty Bowling, Sue Rase, Oleta Hines. llU'l l'tblx1 ROW: David Gose, Layne Daniels, Richard liotvland, Phil Colegrove, David Skaggs, jacob Gerlach, James Pace, Mike Dodds. The District St-liolarsliip 'lcsts .ire held each spring with the top students of the surrounding area competing with each other. Previous to the district tests, each school con- ducts preliminary tests to choose those who willgo to the finals. Winners of the district tests are awarded deservedly. Winners of the tests are: Richard How- land, Biology -ith, David Gose, Biology 6th, Bub Lit- teral, Chemistry 4th, Phil Colegrove, Chemistry 7th, Layne Daniels, llnglish lileven,4tl1g Bill Lierlach. Plane Geometry 10th, Oleta Hines. English Nine, 8thg Mike Dodds, General Science 8th, Senior Scholarship Team 'itil' ROW: VickiStaker, Jane Bays, Bub Litteral, Mari- lynDe1abar, Helen Hunnnond. BOTTtJIvl ROW: Jatnes Pace, jacob Gcrlach, David Skaggs. NOT PICTURED: Virginia Harner, Alan Bowen. The Senior Scholarship 'lest was given at Green High on January 20. The test covered all subjects studied in the four years of high school and was taken by representatives from all Scioto County schools, High scorer on the test was Bub Litteral. who honored our school by placing second in the county. 'l l fy f FT' .wiv ,.,4 S K HH, V ,.,- , ' if Q. Q' 140 A A X' n- ij f' fl ,7'1 L 1. N7 s 0 r. L'f'sff'W,g.g13KLf3QT, N RY 'j A 1-JR ' ,Q fi -1- rf, 1 fu .Q JJ? iid va. MVN nk- , i7 It A A 'D--A 5 io QQ Y, I ,543 3 4.. ang ' 1 ' P T 1',-1 '1 A Q4 '.' 'S 4' .f'K 'fffxq .. -ing. ., , 2 ,f R ., A- - M , A ,, wg, 5, . - 1 ' .yi-, AHA ' . ,Q N35 f Fffgvf- 1 E-lf' -. .,. if fi X N71 1 if if 7 Pix XI- . f ni A ' 3 ff: -751 f L, 7 1Q vV 5 '4: A I .if .. , 5 Q c . f ,.....--- iffy 1 iv, 4,5 if Qnh-K W --Q -.. I K1 5 .,......t,,m,. ,,,-z - -34-.,,. Wheelersburg High Marching Band. directed by George Taylor. Working toward the set goal of purchasing new band uniforms, the Band Boosters' Club sponsored many sales and activities. Not limiting these activities to school year affairs, the clubheld skat- ing partiesin the high school gym and sold candy during the sum- George Taylor has completed his third year as band director at Wheelersburg. mer. The first months ofschool featured Tag Dags in both Wheelers- burg and Portsmouth. Sales ranged from medallions engraved with the Lord's Prayer, baked goods and chances on a radio. Officers of the '56 Band Boosters' Club were Mrs. Ralph Gleim, presidentgMrs.Wells McCann, vice presidentg Mrs. B.U. Howland, treasurer: and Mrs. William Warner, secretary. EW Ll IFORMS S GO L OF BOCSTERS Showing its growing improvement, the Wheelersburg High March- ing Band gave top performance at football and basketball games. Marching maneuvers, majorette routines and novelty pieces were featured. Christmas and Spring concerts were presented to Wheel--..ourg stu- dents and public. Band members and Director George Taylor partici- pated in the Scioto County Music Festival in co-operation with other high school bands and directors. A special pep band provided music for ball games and various affairs throughout the year. Band Booster Club Member Mrs. Clarence Ball, Mrs. Ralph Gleir lPres.J. Mrs. Wells McCann QV. Pres.J. :Q 4' 'K ' 4 him Q. 714- 5551 ., ,Q X , 0 - ' s . Sf - ' X-I gk .. V iijski' , fq 5 ' 5: .. 'V r K i -3. .5 K-9 o.-K ,..-f ...as , ' K . 5 fa S V t X ,2'.':h.Sa, .1 LZ, K, . 5 K ,X gi.. ' ff T st -A L Yearbook Staff: Vicki StakerqEditory, Mary Ann Morrison, Carolyn Staker, Phil Colegrove QPhotographerj. Shirley Miller, David Skaggs, Janice Lemon, Shirley Horton, Barbara Percell QAssistant Editorl, NOT PICTURED: Neil Mingus, Janet Williams. ' WH EEL STAFF STRIVES FOR E D Lois Thompson, yearbook ad Under the guidance of yearbook advisor Miss Lois Thompson and the leadership ofthe WHEEL editor, Vicki Staker, the WHEEL has grown from an80 page book to a 112 page annual, which is hoped will present a clearer view of school life, in both pictures and written material. The additions to the yearbook, plus the cost of the staff's new Rollei camera, brought need of more money and more work. Conscientious WHEEL staff members began campaigning for ads as early as August of '55, and sponsored a yearbook queen contest for the first time at Wheelers- burg High. A sale of pictures from last years annual, and the usual year- book sales brought funds to the staff. Staff members were busy all school year preparing the annual for printing. Hours were spent organizing and obtaining needed material and pictures, drawing layouts, and writing and editing copy. Cooperative aid from many persons concerned made the production of the '56 WHEEL easier and more enjoyable for the staff. WHEEL staff members who have attended the yearbook workshop at Athens are Shirley Miller and Vicki Staker. The workshop, which is held annually on the campus of Ohio University, offers a one week pro- gram that is both informative and fun. 53 visor, discusses the 06 WHEEL with sta ff members. Miss Thompson has been Y E R K advisor of the WHEEL for five years. X kgv . N K' a. X MT 'WML if 1 32 CAROL SMITH Junior Attendant PAT TY DALTON ophomore Attendant 8 SANDY BOYLE Eighth Grade Princess GAYLE ERVIN Seventh Grade Princess KAREN CHAMBERLAIN Freshman A ttendant am, .15 gy ,ir The Trophy is presented to Yearbook Queen Helen Hammond by John Lupe. from Junior Attendant Carol Smith and Escort, Don De- Camp. YE RBQOK QLIEE CHQSEN The Yearbook Queen Contest, sponsored by the '56 WHEEL Staff, was held for the first time at Wheelersburg High. Two candidates for Queen were chosen from each high school grade, and a Princess candidate was selected from each seventh and eighth grade homeroom. These girls were selected by their classmates on the basis of personality, beauty, scholastic ability, and participation in extra curricular activities. Each chosen candidate selecteda boy to serve as manager and tentative escort. Votes of a penny each were cast for the candidates, and after the preliminary two week campaign, contestants were limited to four for Queen and for Princess. The final one week campaign determined the grand win- ners. Senior Helen Hammond gained the new title of Miss '56 Yearbook Queen with the aid ofher manager, John Lupe. The winners of the Princess contest were Eighth Grader Sandra Boyle and Seventh Grader Gayle Ervin. During an intermission ofthe Senior Class Play, the presentation of the Queen was held. The Yearbook Queen was awarded a trophy and smaller trophies were presented to each Pri11CSSS. The Queen and her Court hold front row seats at the Senior Class Play. Sophomore Attendant Eighth Grade Princess Seventh Grade Princes rattiy Dalton and Escort. Richard How- Sandra Boyle and Escort. Garry Johnson. Gayle Ervin and Escort. Joe Osborn an . R W -4. if b,.j ...L ATHLETICS X xg- I g 4 uide towar V Qt r-ig-1 , H, . ,.,.., aww ss, we Ml iw I M KM I .. .f,.,,, . q . ..... ,,.... ,,, ,, , , K 'D' S44 X L, '--1 ' X W l 1 Vg, P 1 3 1 li N 6 I' fu- B 5, t K H, , O3 A B wi. Q . t kenaf 'iff 1 V sg' - 1164 W ni -f 'Dealix' 'gat H1 J.. A Wheelersburg High School Football Team TOP ROW: Mr. Hopkins fCoachj. Jhan Aeh qCenterJ, Gary Norris fTack1ej. Jim Leach Qlindj, Bill Miller fTackle5, Mike Newsome ftlenrery, Doug Burgess fEndj. Robert Litteral qlindp, Dave Sprouse fGuardJ, Bill Gerlach fEndj, Don Deilamp fFu1l Backy. Mr. Groli QAsst, Coachy. MIDDLE ROW: David Fra1eyfManagerJ, Max Townsend fllndp, Zane Fraley fHalf Backy, Larry Beasley qTack1eJ. jim Binion fGuardj, Don McDowell fTacklej. Jim Hogan Qllalf Backy, Bruce LoganlTacklej. Raleigh Haney QGuardJ. Johnny Wilson fLine Backerj, Bill Beasley fGuard5, Dan DeCamp fQuarter Backl, Dee Sprad1infManagerJ. BOT- TOM ROW: David BoyerfManagerj, Ron Morgan fOuarter Backl, Jerry CollingswortlifTacklej, Don Warner fllentery. Bob Jones QGuardJ, Harold Danes fGuardJ, George Taylor QHa1f Backy, Bob Linkous fGuardJ. Nelson Riggs fOnarrer Backj, Harold Norris fQuarter Backj, Lloyd Spradlin fHalf Backy, Jack Triple':tfGuardJ. Bob Skiver fManagerJ. NOT PICTURED: George Owens fCenierJ. Wheelersburg pl -'Vg aunrwimzur-mxuvu,nm av' wan 5' avi- ' w 'f H-m. fm ww f - f - , . L . - ,. , -1' vf' 5 Rklv E341 rv' -'iss -so S s' .,:-, , sf? A wk 3' 5 -if t an-fi .n , -- V fill. sat- , K, if nag 3, TQ The 1955-56 football team. under the guidance of Coach Hopkins and Assistant Coach Groh, produced the best record since football has been reorganized atWheelers- burg High. The Pirates won 5, lost 3, and tied 2, againstsome of the toughest teams in the area. The boys. high spirited and playing well as a team, placed second in the Ohio Valley High School Conference. On the starting line-up for the Pirates are Owens. Triplett, Miller, Burgess, Sprouse. Collingsworth, Litteral, Morgan. DeCamp, Fraley, and Hogan on the offense. On the defense McDowell moved in for Miller, Norris took over for Hogan, and Hogan switched to safety. Spradlin played both offensive and defensive half back, and Townsend was anoffensive end player. Six men represented Wheelersburg on All-Star Conference teams: Collings- worth. Morgan, Litteral, Sprouse. Burgess, and DeCamp, The Football Booster's Club honored the team with a banquet which was held in the high school cafeteria. Guest speaker for the evening was Reverend Richard Teller, minister at the Wheelersburg Methodist Church. PIR TES SET EW RECCRD 1 outscore Rock Hill by fourteen points. -wu1sw:fsm..ul1vssnsmmnsssanmw sf . ,Q-sts-assess :ar .-nmnzxxvi .- THEY WE Notre Dame 6 - 183344 New Boston 7 - O Ports. East 6 - 62' Cheasapeake 0 - IEW? Rock Hill 13 - ZYW' South Point 2.0 - 2120? Ports. West 18 - 6 Ironton St. .Toe 32 - 7540? Waverly Z5 - 17 Coal Grove 13 - 13? TOTAL POINTS 140 - 196 3- fFPirate's wins. H Ties E if ' 6 SENIOR -ITY Al , .t ii vs Q v P1 .QQ igfzi fq. s ,,, A A, 1 max-L A 5525 52' af .' . 0 . ,P si 4 .b fl E 'T ' A, Q X.. : f, . ' f . F EW, A c -11 ' W rs ' . . .. l W fm- ' T ,t .. . are if I fm K+' 'K 4357 - -'v '.r 't 51:3 -X ' ' .'- . va . ,L f , .T , . A ff . f Q: 'U M ' W' -3. 1 ,gafx 'WF V1 ' .... 1 . X' P fi-.2125 gs-ef. if '72 sie' f - 'F' J Zi' A - yr tam-., .L ' .wg . a' ' I f :Sus-as-H' f P022 IZ.. .I ,.::.,qa'ic. ml, , ,4 Y M' . fr ' ' 'myeg - ,- t...a' 9 ' 1 J 'l ' 'p -'fl' wt: as 'tiff ,-i.'l?x' .' r' 'L 3, igksa-., ,W A , 1' 4-,.xN-ev.. eg , 1 E ,kzA.., V ' A 1:65 Ft' ,, -.- 4'-wav Q X1-uf, .9 2 ,gf . l 11 , 4.4 Q I ' ' tx, 'U -I -V 42,1 po- sv' -6 BILL MILLER 6'--185--Tackle BUTCH NORRIS 5 '8 - -15O- -Quarterback SQL! D The '56 Pirate football team has eleven Senior squadmen this year. These players hold seniority over their team mates as most of them are now completing their fourth year on Wheelersburg's team. Three of Wheelersburg High's placements on conference teams were Seniors. Dave Sprouse was the Pirates' single representative onthe Southern Ohio Conference all-star team. Joining three other team mates on the Ohio Valley Conference team were Seniors Litteral and Collingsworth. Bill Miller, Pirate tackle. sets a perfect picture of the misfortunes that sometimes confront football players. Miller was injured during practice. A broken ankle hindered Bill from participating in the remaining segment of the season. but it could not stop his faithful attendance at the Pirates' games as an interested spectator. Switching End Jim Hogan to halfback was a wise change. At his debut as halfback, Hogan raced down the field for a sixty yard touchdown. Hogan finished the season witha thirty-two point record, coming from five touch- downs and two extra points. Jack Triplett was the surprise choice for the Pirates' Most Valuable Player award. Previously underated, Triplett was voted to this honor by his team mates. The Newberry Award was presented to Jack at the annual Football Banquet. Senior squadman not pictured is George Owens who competently played as center for the Pirate team. All Senior players were given gold football awards at the annual grid banquet. JERRY COLLINGSWORTH DAVE SPROUSE 5'9 --170--Quarterback 5'11 --172--Guard lst ,fest '71 vi' 1' nv- 5:17 5 J .1 X - 1 I X -.K i KX ails. .A 'X 'X -af f., swf -r -1.1, v . . 4-V I HE - L: . -v.. mx -SVN an k 5. k fi 4, ... ,,,s..f . ' , L u-f my Q 5 ' 'K :if A H, . M -f ' , - A -NLG ,.. f' -ff QI Lg,Quf.,Qk ,455 hug, . Y nv gs i X - , g nf - LLOYD SPRAULIN BUB L1'1 I'liRAL MAX IUWNSEND 5'9 --l54--Hzllfbavk 6'--175--End 5'1l --168--End I W .rf 1 ,wg Lu, ,, l 5 ' .N r 1 .-M. K 5' , 4 5 K' wav . ' ....4V f'f,. 13 ff, Q N N., PNN 3,5 no di' K. ,l'4ixg.fk,Mg, f 'Jinx' W DUN WARNER JIM HOGAN JACK TRIPLETT 5'9 --170--Center 5'9 --155--Halfback 5'9 --148--Guard if ,+- . 3' , Q tial, fn-I ,Q , f 4 -nr pgs ,- n xii ' , fa F1 il E? G' VCU . 1- TEEWLL P3.JrfgQ 5 ,L X 1- , i-'W' HG I 1 E 'ie l A uf' I'- ik J fgv.-gm-...-fr 9 'Q X l a ' f of in Y X J, if Football Booster's Club Officers Everett Nerrisqseeg. Gene Bennett fPres.J. Don Jackson fTreas.J. DETERMINATION :NEW FQOTB LL Work, determination, and donations are important factors which led to- ward the erection of Wheelersburg's new football field, located behind the elementary building on the hill. Since football was reorganized at Wheelersburg six years ago, the team has been using the stadium at New Boston for its home games. This has been both inconvient and expensive. therefore, a football field at Wheelers- burg was badly needed. Erecting a football field is a tremendous and expensive undertaking. With dauntless courage the Boosters agreed to tackle this huge task which. ifdone by a construction company.would have cost approximately twenty- four thousand dollars. Money was acquired during several fund-raising activities throughout the school year. There was great cooperation from allg the Board of Edu- cation. the Administration, various companies. students, and interested persons of the community gave willing aid to help the Boosters. Both labor and equipment were volunteered for the actual construction of the field. In one weekend alone approximately ninety people spent thirty hours working on the field. After several other working sprees such as this. a practically impossible task was rapidly nearing completion. The football field is now completely finished except for the Erection of bleachers. Volunteers will complete this job during the summer. In the fall Wheelersburg l-ligh's '56-'57 football team will have the honor of being the first to play on the sparkling new football field. and Pirate fans will have geniune home games to attend. FIELD The field' s fence is erected Volunteers tackle tasks willingly to complete new football field. A LN .yi Xu S? lr O x X Marcella Pyle, Senior Attendant Gwen Williams, Junior Attendant Loren Gleim. Escort Mike Collins, Escort Ethyl Williams, Sophomore Attcndant Carol Randall, Freshman AIICHGHIH John Eskridge, Escort Stan Hoskins, Escort Eiv- .it S. N H.. N N ,A 8 Mfg el if an fu Q O JF wg-.M Q g-ps N 1 W hw-I 'ft- HOMECQMINC5 FESTIVITIES CRQWNING IS HIGHLIGHT OF lt's football homecoming! The stands are crowded, the evening presents a double showing -- a football game and a homecoming. Athalf-time excitement rises as the ceremony begins. As they pass by in shiny new convertibles, the queen and her attendants wave to the crowd. The procession partially encircles the field, then it ends at the opposite side. A martial strain rises as the band gives the signal for John Lupe to escort Queen Judy Hoskins, a pixy, dark-haired Senior, across the field. The attendants and escorts follow, and the group forms a semicircle near the stands. The court lends a regal appearance to the autumn evening. Queen Judy wears a billowly white net gownwhile her attendants are attired in lovely pale rainbow colors. Senior Marcella Pyle wears lilac net, Gwen Williams' brown hair blends well with the lime green of her dressg Sophomore Ethyl Williams wears pale blue, and pert Frehsman, Carol Randall, ap- pears in rosy coral. Looking neat in their best suits are Senior escort Loren Glcimg Junior, Mike Collins, Sophomore, John Eskridgeg and Freshman, Stan Hoskins. The cheerleaders give the huge Chrysanthemum bouquets to the young menwho presentthe flowers to the girls. John kisses Queen Judy after presenting the flowers,and she receives her crown along with another kiss from Football Center, George Owens. She and her court are led to the stands where they view the rest of the game. A homecoming Dance in the school cafeteria completed the festivities. The Queen and her court go to the stands to enjoy the game, 4 L 9-ut.. if i rf Q , ' .g 1 J'SrD ini' V' fi ad-f W' 'Q-xx '15,-L, -if s.-. 1: Ai, s Junior High Football Team TOP ROW: Bob Mullins, Irvin Stockman, Paul Adams, McWharter. Gary Claxon, Bob Turner, BillTilley, Mike Freelan Hall, Harold Tripplett, Richard Owens, Tom Mucha, Bob Bays, Mike Roe. Not Pictured: Joe Bilrl, Dalton, Mark Sommer, Bob Owens, Dale Spradlin, Bill Bihl, Tom Leake, David Boyer. Charles Tolbert. BOTTOM ROW: Mickey Humble. Bob JU IOR PIR TES GET L TE START Junior High Cheerleaders Charlene Curtis, Sandy Boyle, Karen Norris, Nancy Kelly, Sharon Chamberlin. L., r--wage, ing In the fall, as football tea ms everywhere were getting into full swing, the '56 Junior High Football Team at Wheelersburg was totally inactive. The boys were willing, but--no coach! Then came a volunteer. GeneBennett, former W.H.S. athletic star, assum- ed the duties of coach ofthe Junior Pirates. Co-cap- rains David Pudge Boyer and Bill Bihlwere chosen, and the starting line-up was selected: Claxon, Rich- ard Owens, Leake, Boyer, McWharter, Johnson, Joe Bihl, Bill Bihl, Turner, Bays, and Boggs. After a little practice the team was ready for action, and three games were scheduled. With only two weeks practice behind them, the Junior Pirates held their first contest with New Boston. Spirits were high when on the first play, Claxon sped down the middle of the field for a touch-down. The extra point was made, completing Wheelersburg's lone seven points of the game. West out-played Wheelersburg 21-7, with Claxon again making the single touch-down. The North Moreland--Wheeletsburg game present- ed a pleasant switch for Wheelersburg, with the young Pirates winning by 20 points. lt was rough-and-tum- ble game: three of the opponent's men were injured and taken from the game, and Wheelersburg had one man hurt. Claxon made a fine showing with two touch-downs and Johnson ca me in for the other scor- ing run. The Junior High Team ended their short season with this record: two losses, to West C21-'IJ and New Boston C21-7J, and a glorious win over North More- land C26-65. -I WINS AND LOSS S RE EQUAL The Junior High Team had an even number of wins and losses. Out of eight games the team won four. Players who deserve credit for most of the play are the first five: Joe Bilil, Leake, Claxon, Bill Bihl, and McWharter. The best game of the season was with Lucasville,which was ai close win, Wheelersburg lagged behind for three quar- ters, then in the last quarter the Pirates pulled ahead to win by seven points. The season's scores are: Wheelersburg 27 -- South Webster 15 32 -- Green 22 32 -- Valley 22 341 -- Cray 34 3-1 -- South Webster 38 15 -- Green 30 39 -- Valley 32 29 -- Clay 32 Coach Miller, A graduate of Wheelersburg High, has finished his second year as Junior High Coach. He has been an inspiration to the team as he stressed good sports- manship. Junior High Basketball Team- 'l'OP ROW: JimHuffmanfGuardJ,Joe Oshornefliorwardj, Spradlin QGuardJ, Bill B1hlfGuardJ, Mike Nelson fFor- Gary Billups fllorwardj, Gary Johnson fForwardJ,Roy wardj. David Boyer Qlforwardj. BOTTOM ROW: Mike Maple fGuardJ, Bob Mullins QGuardj. MIDDLE ROW: Mucha fForwardJ, Tom LeakeQForwardJ, Joe Bihl fCen- Mr. Miller QCoachj, Roger Williams fF0rwardJ, Dale tery, Tom Perdue fCenterJ. O HE? ..,..,M, g E is 'visgsss . se - I .. .., lgflssifsss 4. A 4. ws.. Q Q' Q Eyes are on the ball as players and crowd wait expectedly. Coach Estepp has been basketball coach at Wheelersburg since 1947 except for a short period S I S E R when he served in the Navy, and has guided the h h fl o . team t mug many success U seas ns The loss of two star players, Edmonds and Stevenson, who moved to different schools, was a great handicap to the '56 Wheelersburg High Basketball Team. This year the team had an average season. The '56 season's scores are: Wheelersburg New Boston 76 Wheelersburg Minford 56 Wheelersburg Green 49 Wheelersburg Valley 55 Wheelersburg S. Webster 84 Wheelersburg Notre Dame 64 Wheelersburg Clay 69 Wheelersburg New Boston '75 Wheelersburg Waverly 65 Wheelersburg Ports. West 58 Wheelersburg Ports. East 75 Wheelersburg S. Webster 49 Wheelersburg Green 58 Wheelersburg Minford 51 Wheelersburg Notre Dame 53 Wheelersburg Ports. East 53 Wheelersburg Valley 83 Wheelersburg Ports. West 58 Wheelersburg moved into the Scioto County Tournament with Waverly as its first opponent. Pirate fans who saw the game in Grant Gym found an exciting contest. The points were close throughout, but the final score was heartbreaking to Pirate fans. In the finalminutes of the game Waverly took a two point lead. The gun soundedg Wheelersburg was out- scored and out of the tournament. 70 Wheelersburg High Varsity Basketball Team TOP ROWQ Bob Skiver, Managerg Frank Miller, Guard Wayne Bussler, Centerg Mike Newsome, Forwardg Mr EsteDD. Coachg Doug Burgess, Centerg Jim Lemaster Centerg Bub Litteral, Forwardg Doug Smith, Manager. , BOTTOM ROW: Butch Norris, Guardg Bill Miller, For- wardg Gary Norris, Forwardg Jerry Jones, Forwardg Ron Morgan, Guardg Hershal Burke, Guard. Litteral 'BEDS as the Pirates oppose the South Lemaster aims for a foul shot in the Webster JCCDS- Wheelersburg--West game. an-Q 'Om JIM LEMA ST ER RON MORGA N Junior--6'2 --Center Junior--5'10 --Guard ' A S. ' if ,sM.,I X Ji f. A , ., , ,NM I M-. .... Q... f -.Q X A W.. ,WV x ., w,?gfj7,,i,m1Ew .. .....,..., 7 M ' A o 4 5 ., . YI , ,We ...fx f , 4 ! v A-lk ' X Lf- Ha-f 32, .V gf! wg FRANK MILLER H BUB LITTERAL Junior--5'10 --Guard fl Senior--6'--Forward K 45 in A spank .LX. .. s Q - a..s,s.1s.a 1: --,-as. , . aa.. -Ms.-. .Mis-. Q BILL MILLER Senior- -6 ' - -Forward BUTCH NORRIS ,is Senior--5'7 --Guard X' THE BASIC SEVEN Coach Claude Esteppe boasts seven main players on his 1956 Pirate's basketball squad. Bill Miller and Bub Litteral, varsity players of three years, made great efforts for their team, but both were somewhat handicapped. Still limping from his injury during football season. Miller was unable to make his entrance on the floor until thePirate's tenth game. Litteral turned his ankle during the contest with Web- ster and finished the season on the bench. At the end of the season both boys were deservedly awarded silver basketballs. Making his debut on the varsity, Frank Miller did a finejob during his brother Bi1l's absence, but didn't see too much action later in the season. Next year Frank will look forward to a full season's play. Sophomore Doug Burgess has now completed his second year on the varsity squad. Burgess began the season at a rapid speed. and though he later slacken- ed his pace, holds a 14-point per game record. This lanky squadman was an unanimous choice for the A11- County A League's first team, and he is considered the outstanding prospect for next year's Pirate five. Butch Norris did an expert job as guard in his sec- ond year on varsity. Proof of his ability was his being selected as co-captain for the '56 season. Norris shared this position with Lemaster. Morgan and Lemaster both placed on the All- County A League's second team, and have made a fine showing during their first year on the varsity team. Morgan averaged 11 points per game and Le- master hit a 13-point pace. At the close of the season gold basketballs were awarded Burgess, Lemaster and Norris, and 8 inch letters went to Frank Miller and Morgan. DOUG BURGESS Sophomore- -6 '4 - -Center x ' A Q , X , Reserve Basketball Team TOP ROW: Bruce Logan, Forwardg Larry Ervin, Stan Hoskins, Guard, George Cheek, Guard, Paul Guardg Roger Cooper, Center, Roger Call,Forwardg Maple, Forward, Bob Huffman, Forwardg David Bill Raike, Centerg lim leach, Centerg Johnny Fraley, Guard, Phil Adams, Manager. Wilson, Guard, Mr. Groh, Coach. BOTTOM ROW: SLOW SEASON FOR RESERVES Coach GFOI1, former Wheelersburg High bas- ketball player, has been Reserve Basketball Coach for the past five years. He has been very efficient, worked hard, and has promoted a spirit of cooperation among the boys. The starting five for the '56 Wheelers- burg High Reserve Basketball Team are: Leach,DeCamp,Wilson,Maple,and Fraley. Dan DeCamp was an outstanding tall Sophomore who was high scorer for the reserves. The team met with their most interest- ing games at Clay, and on the home floor against South Webster. The squad ended the season with a record of three wins. The scores of the reserve games are: Z9 48 Wheelersburg -- New Boston Wheelersburg 28 -- Minford 43 Wheelersburg 15 -- Green 39 Wheelersburg Z5 -- Valley 41 Wheelersburg 23 -- South Webster 38 Wheelersburg Notre Dame Wheelersburg Clay Wheelersburg New Boston Wheelersburg Waverly Wheelersburg Wheelersburg Wheelersburg Wheelersburg Wheelersburg Wheelersburg Wheelersburg Wheelersburg Wheelersburg Ports. West Ports. East South Webster Green Minford Notre Dame Ports. East Valley Ports. West if -,, 4, pf , --.fb sk 9 if ' .E Q xi gg 6 fan V N 'Q 4 A 4 1 am., -:Q M smrifis - Sue Williams. Senior Attendant Carolyn Dutiel, Junior Attendant Kenneth Alexander, Escort Ron Morgan, Escort Kay Mcrshon, Sophomore Attendant Donna Allard. Freshman Atlerldam Ray Hacker, Escort Jhan Aeh. Escort l 8. i, I TP!! 1 ggi LQ , b Wi A -was The attentive expressions of the Queen portray the action on the :ourt. . YE All X HOMECQMING CERE Y PRESENTED DLIRI G H LF-TI The boisterous audience of only moments ago is now quietg the reserve basketball game is over and the homecoming ceremony is beginning. In the darkened gym, revolving colored lights illuminate the Queen as she is escorted to her throne. Es- corting Queen Norma Eskridge are star players, Bill Miller and Robert Litteral. The attendants sedately march before the queen. Senior attendant is Sue Williams in rose taffeta, with escort Kenn Alexander, Junior Ill' tendant, Carolyn Dutiel is in pink net. with Ron Morgan, Sophomore attendant Kay Mershon is in lime green net, with escort Raymony Hackerg Freshman attendant Donna Allard is in pale blue net, with her escort Ihan Aeh. Serving as crown bearers were little Randy Wilson and lack Bryant's little daughter. As the court stands in a semicircle at the front of the gym, cheerleaders bring the flowers to the escorts, who in turn present them to the attendants. Bill Miller presents Norma with her flowers and then with a kiss. Robert Litteral places the crown upon her head and crowns Norma Eskridge, 56 Basketball Homecoming Queen . Bob then turns to kiss the Queen. After the crowning the Queen and her court listen to music presented in their honor. The Queen and her attendants held front row seats for the thrilling varsity game to follow. After the homecoming game, a dance was held in the gymnasium. Queen Norma and Attendants enjoy front row seats for the tame. 'wo 'LJ Q . .3 t, 3 l Q - gn: NLM . in s is E I at dll WHEELERSBURG HIGH BASEBALL TEAM--TOP ROW: Andy Hopkins fCoachJ, Bub Litteral fScorekeeperJ, George Cheek fThird Basej. Tom Purdue QPiteherj, Bruce LoganfRight Fieldj,Wilford Goble fPiteherj, Don McDowellfLeft Fieldj, Ed Bays QThird Basel. Bob Huff- man flfiteherj, David Boyer flvlanagerj, Neil Mingus x1 'Q 'sf-s.. ,.f.:.-fs' fManagerJ. BOTTOM ROW: Loren GleimQSecond Bas Don DeCarnp QCenter Fieldj. Ken Alexander fSh Stopy, Dan DeCampQPiteherj. Doug Burgess fFirst Bas Gary Norris fllitcherj, Jack Willis fRight Fieldl, I Beasley fCatcherJ, Jack Brisker QPitcherJ. WHEELERSBLIR COACH HOPKINS has throughout his four years baseball coach at Wheelersburg led the team towg a fine record. The team has won the Southern Ol Conference two years, was winner in the County twic and won the Ohio Valley Conference once. The P ates have been runner-up twice. They were seco in the Ohio Valley Conference and runner-up to Por' mouth in the District. 4 Q 0 .hi L New COND IN CON FERENC The '56 Wheelersburg Baseball Team ended the season with a record of nine wins and four losses. The team placed second in the Ohio Valley Con- ference. Main players for the team were: Norris, Alexander, Burgess, Gleim, Don DeCamp, Dan DeCamp, Beasley, Brisker and Willis. These boys composed a well balanced group. The boys made up a better than average hitting team. In one game alone Wheelersburg had three long home runs by three different players. The pitch- ing depth was not what was hoped for, but the boys who pitched did a very good job. One no hitter was pitched by Gary Norris against Rock Hill. Scores of the baseball season are: Wheelersburg 4 West 3 Wheelersburg 4 Lucasville 0 Wheelersburg 8 Notre Dame 2 Wheelersburg 7 Lucasville Z Wheelersburg 2 New Boston 3 Wheelersburg 2 Oak Hill 3 Wheelersburg 7 Green 5 Wheelersburg O East 12 Wheelersburg 5 Lucasville 7 Wheelersburg 0 Minford 12 Wheelersburg 10 Rock Hill 6 Wheelersburg 8 Minford 4 Wheelersburg 6 East 4 81 ....f ' x gg M X IK. Seventh Grade Girls' Basketball Team TOP ROW: Rita Dean, Guardg Gayle Ervin, Forwardg Janice Eagleson, Substituteg Geneva Yeley, Guardg Mrs. Burkhart, Coachg Loama Perkins, Refereeg Lavon Sandra Williams, Forwardg Sharon Brown, Forward. Clark, Guardg Mary Bihl, Substitute. BOTTOM ROW: HEP CA S AND TIGRESS TEAM ARE C AM S A series of intramural glrl's basketball games were played among all grades at the high school building. Final winners of the contests among high school teams were the Hep Cats , Freshman girl's team. The seventh grade Tigress Team was successful in outplaying the eighth grade squad. Mrs. Burkhart, physical education teacher acted as both coach and referee for the teams. Freshman Girls' Basketball Team TOP ROW: Sue Rase, Guardg Mary Wessel, Guardg Lou BOTTOM ROW: Mary Miller, Forwardg Loama Perkins, Evans, Forwardg Lana Billups, Guardg Janice Lawson. Forwardg Karen Heasley, Guardg Darlene Fraley, For- Guardg Becky DeCamp. Forwardg Mrs. Burkhart, Coach. wardg Butch Norris, Referee. i E SENIOR ACTIVITIES 5 . . . . .A phase of our life is over .... O , ny journeys still lie before us. . . ne port has been reached but ma. Senior Play Cast- TOP ROW: Alan Bowen CDr. Fersigl, Don Warner Donahuej. BOTTOM ROW: Larry Cunningham CBill Claytonylerry Jones fSke1etonJ. Helen Welch QBobby Embreyj, Judy Hoskins fKir1ks Embreyj, fAnne Rowellj, Sharon McGinn Uvirs. Madge Em- boren Gleim flvirs. l-lubbardj. Julia Riggs COllie breyj, Jane Bays QElaine Blairj, Judy Frank CMrs. Hubbard!- Ha.,-....... Qi -,: -' ' 'ox x xii '. I-A . SENIORS PRESENT THE KELETO LKS The Skeleton Walks , the Senior Class play, under the direction of class sponsor, Charles Boyd, was presented to the public on the evening of April 6. Two previous afternoon presentations were to the high school and the grade school. The plot of the play is laid in a lonely old house situated on a small island connected to the mainland by only one bridge. To this deserted place came Elaine Blair, her lawyer-fiance, and her mother to look over the property which Elaine has inherited at her uncle's death. To their surprise they find the house in the possession of a mysterious physician, Dr. Fersig by name, his sinister housekeeper, and her deaf- mute son. The old house is worthless, but both Elaine and Dr. Fersig know that a large sum of money is secreted somewhere on the premises. Thinking the visitors have left the island, and wanting to search for the money unmolested, Dr. Fersig directs the deaf-mute to blow up the bridge. But to his chagrin they re- turn, having stopped at an old well on the island to eat a picnic supper. Because the bridge is destroyed, they decide to spend the night in the old house. And now things begin to happen. Strange, ethereal noises are heard. A skeleton walks through the dim shadows of the house. Elaine suddenly disappears. Bill, her fiance, makes a strange discovery. At the end comes the big surprise -- the housekeeper was really Jack Dow, a famous detective, and his wife had been disguised as the deaf mute. Yes, there was comedy too, and audience went away thrilled and chuckling. The SkBIEtOl1 WalkS', holds the interest of the audience with both mystery and comedy. . -mfg fl,A PQS. so ' s 1. f S 5, T-2 at s itu, Q, Q C 325 .. , A gil, bi if 131 ' ii fl N T A k 5 sq 'Fit 1 ' J' ls' Su -5' Q - H' .wax-. :asia ' .i ' g 5' ' in ' ' NGO?-3' N t it mme let .V At the Wheelersburg depot students board the Powhatan Arrow for Washington D. C. SENIORS MAKE TOUR OF NATION'S CAPITOL Friday evening, April 13, the VVheelersburg High Seniors and underclassmen vegan a tripwhich will be remembered as a highlight of their school activities. As the Powhatan Arrow raced through the night toward Washington D. C., ts excited occupants were having a gay, carefree time. The sleepy-eyed ravelers arrived Saturday morning in the Nation's Capitol. Outside the Washington Depot they boarded buses which took them ona apid one-daytour ofthe city. The groupwatched the precision of the marching guard and viewed the ceremonious changing of the guard at Arlington Ceme- ery. Energetic students climbed several hundred ste ps to the top ofthe tower- ng Washington Monument and gazed down at the Capitol City spread below hem. Students viewed with awe the spacious rooms of the White House, and hey wished for more time to spend in the absorbing Smithsonian Institute. Jther interesting sights on the day's agenda were the Capitol Building, the ,incoln Memorial, the National Gallery of Art, the Supreme Court Building, ind Marine Memorial. Late Saturday evening the group was back on the train headed for home. The Arrow reached Wheelersburg Sunday afternoon, and the weary, happy stu- lents were sorry that their gay weekend had ended. - R . . - . - 1. 5,' 2:31:51 ' .1 '- K K -.. ... A -me 1 gm-in The Smithsonian Institute contained many wonderful items. Students enjoyed watching the change of the guard at Arlington Cemetery and admired the spacious White House. 'Q , ST. X. ., ? 1 'Femme HB' ff .f Q S .ii .at 1' k .K ,, K. ., Q. 1 if . L- ,L . . ,si Q- , K S f' . . . , Q .- A - s Q s r . ,Ma 1 Wa, Nm g gg, sl, Sightseeing was fun, but we all enjoyed the gay hours Land some were not so gaylj we spent on the train. up 1 MW! , eq ,,g.... c ,A 'Q' , -5 A siifwi '22 THAT SPECIAL IGHT- SENICR PROM The Junior-Senior Banquet-Prom given in honor of the Senior Class was a great success. Lovely Lake Margaret set a beautiful background for the important social affair. The students joined in presenting an entertaining program in- cluding the reading of the Senior class will, prophecy, history and poem. The prom followed shortly after the dinner with Rapalee's band providing the dance music. fi - ty 86 Seventy-First Annual COMMENCEIVIE T HEELERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, May 8, I956 EIGHT O'ClDCK AUDITORIUM Proces sional- - Pomp and Circumstance ............... ........ E lgar High School Band Invocation ............................. Rev. Harry Merle Pastor, St. Johns Lutheran Church Spirit of America .............................. Sordillo High School Band Remarks and Presentation of Ward M. Miller, Member of the State Board of Education, 6th Ohio District .......... E. R. McCowen County Superintendent of Schools Class Address-- The Ten Commandments of Good Citizenship in a Democracy ......... H. Gresham Toole, Ph. D. Professor of History and Head of the Department of History at Marshall College, Huntington, W. Va. ' Trombones Triumphant ........................... Keller High School Band Presentation of Special Awards ....................... . . . .V. F. W., Ladies Auxiliary, and Wheelersburg P.T.A. Presentation of Diplomas-- Jacob H. See, Local Executive Head, Wheelersburg Schools, S. A. Purtee, President, Wheelersburg Board of Education Alma Mater Benediction ................................ Rev. Merle Recessional PARTICIPANTS OF COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM: Dow V. Jackson, Arthur Preston, S. A. Purtee, J. Harper Preston, Rev. Harry R. Merle. Carl J. Herms, Ward M. Miller, H. Gresham Toole, Jacob H. See, E. R. McCowen. 87 l -,,...--8 -1-rf' '-,Jf'J'.'4'1- ' The Wheelersburg Band plays a musical presentation during the Commencement exercise the graduating class of 1956. PO P and CIRCLIMS ANC Every available chair has been takeng the candles have been litg the high school band begins to play the processional, the traditional Pomp and Cir- cumstances. Pomp and Circumstances , a sad yet triumphant march expresses the feelings of many of the proud graduates as they solemnly march into the aud- itorium. The graduate is duely pompousg twelve years of schooling has been completed and he is nearing adulthood and a life of his own. Yet, if it were not for this unchangeable circumstance, the graduate might rather remain a high school studentg he might rather not leave behind his friends and acquaint- ances,his familiar surroundings and his security. Mingled thoughts are in the mind of the graduateg he is proud and happy, yet, meek and sad. GI'3dU3t6S seriously march into the auditorium to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance , the traditional commencement processional. Q..-we , TOP SCHOLAR AND AW RD WINNERS Graduating with highest honors tup- Qer 1f27j were: Robert Litteral, Helen Hammond, and Vicki Staker. Holding iigh honors fupper lf9l were: Marilyn Delabar, Jane Bays, Virginia Harner, Peggy Bowman, Forrest Mullins, and lacob Gerlach. Mary Morrison, Norma Zskridge , Barbara James , Judy Franck, Floyd Holsinger , Ann Bihl, Nancy Lewis , David Skaggs, Alan Bowen, Sharon Mc- Jinn, Doug Smith, Jeanne Parsons Ott- iey, James Pace,and Nancy Bays were graduated with honor fupper lf3l. Virginia Harner was awarded the V. ?'.W. Good Citizenship Awardg James Dace was essay winner of The Beacon mf Hope contestg and Helen Hammond 'eceived the P.T.A. Teaching Scholar- ship. Robe rt Litteralwas Science award vinnerg and Marilyn Delabar received t medal for twelve years of perfect at- endance. The Long-awaited moment is here. The successfully completed, is presented to graduates. 4,- QE C? V3lEdlCfOI'l3n Robert Litteral and Salutatorian Helen Hammond proudly lead the graduating class. high school diploma, a token of twelve years of schooling HERFF JONES CQMPANY MEDALS, Indianapolis, Indiana TROPHIES, PRIZE CLIPS, ATHLETIC AND SCHOLASTIC AWARDS Compliments of Bill Blanton Compliments from SAMUEL LEVI S CO. 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