Whitmer High School - Oracle Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1956 volume:

ORACLE Twenty-sixth Edition JOHN WALLACE WHITMER HIGH SCHOOL Toledo, Ohio Turning our eyes upon our school 1.5 57..v.,q.,.,.-,wqif 1-.ff 1-g Q wr ,-,mf OREWCRD Seeing is believing. That is what the 1956 Oracle staff decided when they chose the theme of sight to record the many activities of the i955- 56 school year. Follow our girl and boy as they look in on the events, large and small, that made this yea r fun-filled and work-filled, a pleasant memory to recall. The hours spent by the staff in designing layouts, pasting up photographs, writing headlines, and proofreading copy are not recorded here. But the staff hopes that you will find in your yearbook today and in the years to come the faces of your friends -teachers and students, the athletic contests and club activities, the proms and class work which made your i955-56 year at Whitmer among the happiest and most worthwhile of your school days. Joyce Meyer Yearbook Advisor Form vm' DlTI1fdfl.07l Admz'1z1kt1'at1'01z and Studwzif I0 Clrlmfoomf 62 Actizfitzlff 78 Adlft'1'l1kZ'71g 124 Fawwvll 140 4 s 'Ir-' . rib F w. 9 .lj ' if v 'Ji 3 s U' if Any seats left at the pep session? First prize for Alice Curson and Bill Weber, the best dogpatchers at the Sadie Hawkins Day Dance. Swinging to the rhythm of the music, at the Rustic Royalty, after-game dance. 6 Scanning the Hzglalzlgbtf of the Kar Whifmer's delegation for the Model Council of Europe. YQ . Yw' Making-up for opening night. X! J. The big moment for Queen Donna as she awaits her crown. w w K -W ak x , N X .S 5:24 M C F1 Q X , w ' A I xg s. 1 n L., 1 V - -W ' T F ,GA V , ,, , Y, Q f 'Q 1 - iff '5 f' ' ' , ,,.. L:-.-Liam '--qu, M Yf-rrzsuawfaawcfwsia 1' ,E K K A . ,1.. m.,...n,. ,, ,. , s - V I 1 '33 .f xx r u 5 3 ' .1 1 , X 5. i K W A Q X ' - 1 I I Q 5 + I i I f I . W x , i , , w , W F V ' ad- -am, Q.. Unforgettable Momcvztf Wm, Q nervous hand and gear, in her eyggl Judy Thyer This iunior boy reflects calmness as he strides up the aisle after being signs the Honor Society register. gag' ng! 9 wi Hail, King Dudley and Queen Marilyn! tapped by Honor Society. The March of Dimes talent show featured Whitmer's own Campus Cubs as one of the main attractions. 9 fl 1 ext A SA ia ARR 'V 3 Q f 'Al 'yu' 'Z- cl' L' PEOPLE T be Board and Aa'mimktmtom Each year the kind invitation l receive from the Whitmer High School Oracle staff to express some thoughts to appear in their splendid yearbook is one of my outstanding pleas- ures. Of the various media of expression that a great school system such as ours has, perhaps one of the finest and the one that affords most pride to all of us is the annual. This i956 edition is up to the very high standards of previ- ous publications which have been maintained over the past twenty-five years. My heartfelt congratulations to each member of the staff and to their faculty sponsor, Mrs. Joyce Meyer. Washington Township has eagerly awaited the release of this 1956 Administrators Mr. Ryder, superintendent of Lucas County and Mr. Driver talk together. ' 1' - fifne 1 fQfsfs1Qw1'.gw f --X. .qfs15.w-1: eff : -- i mf-.ZR E LX' ws 15 .se-X fri .B V ' lisgrfs,-2-,Q 9 Q fe - 1 Q 5 if .-,fe s ff .1 ' 8 -.se in YP' gi . X l.: - -1 - . 'li' ' Oracle and the opportunity to study each interesting page. We are all proud of you and of your high quality product. , N3 Q, gist 'SS K ew fe W, ig' is M QT X S ' W X gi. SE ti N 1 ' Q A sf, it is S if 1? si I: 44.255 -M' . - Earl B. Driver - 1 Superintendent l . 1 Catherine Longnecker Secretary to Mr. Driver Betty Conrad Secretary to Mr. Benton -i it . vu-Q BOARD MEMBERS: G. Eldridgef C. Elder, H. Nightingale, Assistant Superintendent, O. Benton, Clerk-Treasurer: V. Browne, President, A. Morrettf E. Driver, Superintendent, E. Meyers. The Board of Education is a busy group. They formulate educational policies and are responsible for all the property, personnel and funds of Washington Township. 12 In Memonbzm Doctor Stephen Donath One of the greatest losses in the community of Washington Township was that of Dr. Stephen Donath who died on No- vember 18, 1955. He was survived by his wife Julia, and two sons, Steven and James Donald. Dr. Donath was born in Hungary in 1898. He received his medical degree from the University of Vienna. He served for two years in the Medical Corps of the United States Army and went overseas with his unit. Dr. Donath took a great interest not only in schools but in Washington Township aftairs generally. He was a member of the Wernert's Corners Civic Association and Robinson Locke Lodge No. 659 of F. and A. M. He backed the Wer- nert's Corners baseball team but he was such a modest and unassuming person that he never allowed his name to be honored when he was alive. He started serving on the Washington Township Board of Education in January, 1937, and, with the exception of a two year interval, served on the Board until his death. Few men have served their schools longer or more faithfully than has Dr. Stephen Donath. He was a forward-looking thinker and doer who will serve as an inspiration to the community lead- ers who will follow him. 5 I' 'nt Maas is Q 9? Uur New Princzpal finding Wbztmvr sie t .Q I Ls , fy . l ' if 1 X s ' '-g, if 'l ' ' 1 . Stix xo ' +5 ' I rx S N N 4 , 1:5 fa g Xb fe L 'il sf - gy Mr. Davis has a friendlv chat with Russ Miller and Don Kellermeyer. This is Mr. Davis' first year as Principal of Whitmer High School. He has been our capable dean of boys for four years and in that capacity has been admired and respected by all who have attended our school. Congratulations to the 1956 Oracle staff. You are typically Whitmer, through and through, working together as a team, generating enthusiasm among the students, among the faculty, and among the community for your publication, the i956 Oracle. We at Whitmer have had a great year together, working to achieve character, industry, kindness, and truth. Keep in mind that the building of moral, spiritual character is a mat- ter of sowing good seeds and then reaping a harvest ac- cordingly. This world of ours is a busy one, demanding the best of everyone in war or peace. Some of you will leave our Whit- mer family this year. Whatever you do or wherever you go -remember-keep your thoughts collected, keep yourself physically and mentally healthy, and above all keep your feet on the ground. Again, I would like to congratulate the staff for their fine yearbook. Very truly yours, Harvey J. Davis I4 Principal of Whitmer, Harvey Davis itla T be Deans' Amkting H im X. S- . X I W ,.e . . , ,p- Dean of Girls, Mrs. Schlegel. Always smiling and ready to lend a helping hand to anyone is our very able dean of boys, Mr. Harry Hendershot. Mr. Hendershot has been at Whitmer for five years, teaching chemistry and physics four years and acting as dean of boys one year. He received his M.A. degree in Education from the University of Toledo in June, 1956. Previous to this achievement, he received a B.S. degree from Alma College and a B.S. degree in Education from Ohio State University. Among his many favorite activities are the sports of fishing and hunting. Besides the committee work similar to that performed by Mrs. Schlegel, Mr. Hendershot spends his day patiently counseling students, organizing the testing program, and offering information for college-bound and iob-seek- ing seniors. We salute Mr. Hendershot for his contribu- tions to our welfare. 1 Z -, .1 555. i i One of the Whitmer students' most under- standing friends is Mrs. Irma Schlegel, the dean of girls. She has been here for twenty- seven years and with each passing year her popularity and friendship increases among the students. During the years she has been here, she has taught civics combined with the position of dean of girls. This year she is full- time dean because of the increasing num- ber of students and faculty members. Mrs. Schlegel has a B.S. degree in Educa- tion from the University of Toledo. Her favor- ite pastime is work and bowling. Together with Mr. Hendershot she is an advisor to the Student Council and serves on the grading and promotional and executive committees. Her influence will continue to be felt by the students long after they graduate from Whit- mer. 51 llul.u'sl i -. ' - . if L X' in ef- E. Q' X Y l l5 .xx uusmmn-.uv vs-1.f..4.t,. Dean of Boys, Mr. Hendershot. Um' FHCMIQI H'QJ1ng Qs Q 9 7 4' 1 rfb O s .., Donald Adamshick Philip W. Alvarado Vivian M. Bertram .Q Margaret Ann Bires Miss Margaret Bires is the active girls' gym teacher. Among her many activities are advising the cheer- leaders and G.A.A. Her outside hob- bies are playing tennis, bridge, swimming, and golfing. She also takes French lessons, knits and sews. She graduated from the University of To- ledo with a B. of Ed. -,hs , M'-'hive' U Clyde L. Brown Mr. Clyde Brown prepares the A Cappella Choir for concerts which take place throughout the year. He also directs the Glee Club. He re- ceived his B.S. in Ed. from Bowling Green State University. His summers are busy as he likes all kinds of out- door sports-fishing, boating, swim- ming, and water skiing. lo is Mr. Donald Adamshick, a new member of the faculty this year, at- tended the University of Detroit and the University of Toledo, graduating with a B.A. in Psychology. He teaches English and World History and ad- vises the Chess Club. Photography and collecting records are his favorite hobbies. Mr. Philip Alvarado is the man who advises the school paper, the Flying-W, and Quill and Scroll. He graduated from the University of Toledo with a B. in Ed. Journalism, Psychology, and Family Living are the subiects he teaches. He likes to listen to jazz music and to read. Mrs. Vivian Bertram took over the Advanced Algebra classes this year besides teaching Algebra and General Mathematics. She has a B. of Ed. from the University of Toledo. She heads the Faculty Flower Fund. Eating is her favorite pastime besides cor- recting math papers. Ur In All W' Do --X.. Elizabeth Louise Brown Charles Foster Mr. Charles Foster is a man of many degrees: B.S. in Ed., M.E. in Sec. Ed., and M.A. in El.Ed. Ohio State, the University of Toledo, and Ohio Northern are among the schools at- tended. He teaches Advanced Biol- ogy and English. He is advisor of the Junior Class, chairman of club activ- ities and head of the Physical Science Department. f N 40 I ,. ggkilk M.-. In x . kj: IIKMIWOIK kjfvw' r Y' ,. il ., U 5 e. - A W r--. -'i'---ug' u Robert Conroy Robert Geis Mr. Robert Geis teaches Biology and World History and acts as ad- visor to the Science Club and the Sophomore Class. He has a B.S.S. from John Carroll University and a B. in Ed. from the University of Toledo. His pastimes are Hshing, going to school and vegetable gardening. l7 Vera Fontaine Miss Elizabeth Brown is our busy librarian. She advises the Library Council and the Biennial Book Bazaar. She has a B.A. and M.A. from the Uni- versity of Toledo, and a B.L.S. from Western Reserve University. Her many interests include collecting purple glass, listening to records, trav- eling, playing bridge and cooking. Mr. Robert Conroy is the head basketball coach and head track coach. He has a B.S. and a newly ac- quired M.S. from Bowling Green State University. He teaches Civics and American History and advises the Varsity-W. His favorite pastime is athletics. Mrs. Vera Fontaine has an A.B. from Northwestern University and teaches Plane Geometry, Solid Geom- etry, and Trigonometry. She is ad- visor of Honor Society. Her hobbies are traveling and going to football games. She also loves any form of Moth. K-9-as E9 Encoumging And Claallengzng . 1 2 -.Lf R i -,,,l,e.. I ' 1 i 1 , l l I 1 I , 1 I , ' z ' I me ,x' nr-ii mfs Marilyn Hartsook John Hersland Louis Kaczmarek Miss Marilyn Hartsook is the new speech teacher. She is advisor of Masque and Gavel, Thespians and directs the iunior and senior plays. She also coaches Prince of Peace con- testants. She went to Ohio State Uni- versity and Otterbein College, gradu- ating with a B.A. in Ed. Her pastimes are music and sports. Mr. John Herslond is the golf coach and an assistant football coach. He is the driving instructor with a B.S. in Ed. and a M.A. in Ed. from Bowling Green University. Sports are his main hobby. Mr. Louis Kaczmarek has a B.S. in Ed. from Miami University. He is the industrial arts teacher and the reserve football coach. He is advisor of Junior Hi-Y. His favorite pastimes are making models of cars and coaching football. 5 Frances l. Kern Miss Frances Kern is the good cook of the school. She teaches Foods, Home Management, and Home Nurs- ing. She is advisor of F.N.A. She has n B.S. in Ed. from Bowling Green State University. Her hobby is traveling. i8 Edwin G. Knepper Mr. Edwin Knepper is the man kept busy running the school store. He teaches commercial courses and heads that department. He is advisor of Key Club. He has attended the Uni- versity of Toledo and Bowling Green State University, graduating with a B.S. in Ed. Wmfjfmwe Us T 0 Do Uur Bwt Thgmqg MgFL-,rlgnd Marian McKimmy Harmon Meihls Ev centavo Bldohr Joyce Meyer Barbara Mishler Mr. Harmon Meihls coaches the band through their halftime shows in the fall and directs them during the concert season. He has a B.S. in Ed. and has gone to Ohio Northern Uni- versity andthe University of Michigan. His favorite pastime is golfing. Mrs. Joyce Meyer is the advisor of the Oracle. She teaches both Eng- lish and Journalism. She went to Marygrove College and graduated with a B.A. Her pastimes include ten- nis, swimming, and cooking. l9 Mr. Thomas McFarland is the new Chemistry, Physics apd Physical Sci- ence teacher. He is advisor of boys' bowling and Proiection Club. He has a M.S. and a B.S. and has gone to the University of Toledo, Ohio State University, and Case Institute of Tech- nology. His hobby is listening to long- haired music. Mrs. Marian McKimmy is a teacher of Business Science, Typing and Shorthand. She has a B. in Ed. from the University of Toledo and is advisor of F.T.A. Her favorite hobby is watching T. U. sports. Miss Barbara Mishler teaches Spanish and English. She has attended the National University of Mexico, the University of Michigan, and the University of Toledo, receiving a B.A. and M.A. in Ed. Her favorite hobbies are dancing, swimming, and reading. She also collects Spanish records and books. Gu12lz'1zg And Gzmng I , ,,.., Virginia Peters Miss Virginia Peters received a B.S. in Education from the University of Toledo. Besides Typing, she teaches Bookkeeping, Business Science, and Shorthand. She is advisor of Y-Teens. Her pastimes are swimming, dancing, and reading. She is also active in many clubs. Mrs. Elizabeth Powers taught Lat- in and English classes during Mrs. Dorothy Hayes' absence this year. She has a B.A. from Ohio Wesleyan and has also attended the University of Toledo. Music is her hobby. Mr. Ralph Pritts is the athletic di- rector, whose many tasks include tak- ing care of the iniured players at all the games. He teaches drawing and has a B.S. in Ed. and a M.A. from Ohio State. ln his spare time he likes to hunt and fish. Elizabeth Powers Ralph Pritts Dee i yooocea Doeooc 6196 Lf 5M - i'onoNA TX L ' .g'k. .km -.. - ':' W s H. 3 'N ' T , . Jeannette Shockey Mrs. Jeannette Shockey received a B.S. in Ed. from Bowling Green State University. She teaches Typing, Office Practice, Shorthand, and General Business. She is advisor to the Y-Teens. She received her B.S. in Ed. from Bowling Green. She is another one of our teachers who likes classical music. Among her hobbies is reading books. 20 Vemon Smith Mr. Vernon Smith is the head football and wrestling coach. He teaches American History and English. He is also advisor of Sr. Hi-Y and is the head of the Social Science Depart- ment. He went to Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo and received a B.S. in Ed. and a B.A. Football is his main hobby. Of Tbvir K1l011'll7igU ,, IW Thad Speier Donald Stacy Donna Teaderman Mr. Thad Speier is the Trades and Industries teacher. He is advisor of the Senior Class and V.l.C. He has attended the University of Toledo, University of Illinois and Ohio State University and received a vocational degree. He can be seen around school wearing the latest styles and colors in men's clothes. Mr. Donald Stacy, boys' physical education instructor, directs the Circus. He starts at the beginning of the year to plan it. He has a B.S. and a M.A. in Ed. from Bowling Green State Uni- versity. ln his spare time he is a build- ing contractor. Mrs. Donna Teaderman is the new sewing teacher. She also teaches English. She has a B.S. in Ed. from Bowling Green State University. She is advisor of F.H.A. Her favorite hob- bies are water skiing and going to the movies. Peg Towe Mrs. Peg Towe replaced Mrs. Meyer at the middle of the year. She teaches English and Journalism. She received a B.A. from the University of Toledo. She likes to travel and paint. 21 S 'Q J , I' William Zahn Mr. William Zahn began his teaching career here with History and Civics. He has been very busy as ad- visor to Student Council, Student Court, and Junior Council on World AlTairs. He graduated from the Uni- versity of Toledo with a B. in Ed. t I , A School W0rkf'rf K4'cp1'11Lg , .oo- . -we Lff X -, , X. I is ff' '--Q-Q l Trudy Herrick, assistant secretary to Mr. Davis. Dorothy Hartsel, secretary to Mr. Davis. Two of the most helpful people in Whitmer are the two secre- pal's offices. She assists the deans in such duties as filing, taries in the principal's office, Trudy Herrick and Dorothy making attendance slips and typing. Hartsel. Any time one is in need of a razor blade or looking Since the P.A. system was installed two years ago, morn- for something in the files, or learning how to run the ditto ing announcements have become a part of the daily routine. machine, they are always glad to help. This year, Dick Stagg, as a member of Masque and Gavel, Every senior girl has a chance to become a co-op girl. qualified for the position of announcer. She earns two credits for working in the deans' and princi- igswga sa ' vv l C7 l . K wr 4 Q, School announcer Duck Stagg Co-op girls, Betty Hallett and Gail Haney. 22 Co-op girls, Sue Warren and Shirley Dresch. Wb1.f1I1t7' Rufzniilg Smootbbf Ax l -.4 CAFETERIA HELP: Ruby Mosher, Hazel Briggs, and Olive MAINTENANCE STAFF: Bill Bennett, Glen Crow, Stanley Stratton. Chandler, Berneice Worman. E 1 9 1, M- 4 , ' il --N mn 1 HEAD OF CAFETERIA STAFF, Madeline Huffer, and another helper, Lee Windle. BUS DRIVERS, Row l: Harold Winland, Phil Heckerl, Dick McLeod, Bob Borden, Bob Mattison, Virgil Henry. Row 2: Sam Addis, Ralph Rode, Larry Yarger, Bill Pence, Bill Kolinski, Victor Hesrick. lllil F' pt- N. BUS DRIVERS, Row 1: Wallace Stevens, Roger Foeller, Norm Hall, Bob Dearment, John McLeod. Row 2: Leon- ard Mohr, Bob Buckley, Al Bergman, Blake Dorf, Ed Meinders, Bill Johnson. w Q . ,Q X, Qu 'vi su SRM I E fx .bi-f N 1,115 3 N Amxfs. -, Ojicenr Leading T be Richard Donald Sta99a President Douglas Allen Butler Carol Ann Slovak Ronald William Bluth Dave W. Alt, Sergeant at Arms t I, , ..,,,....fs ., ,.s.,. Mr. Thad ig. PJ Speier, Class A ,li dvisor Vice President Secretary Treasurer We were the first class to enter Whitmer High School as sophomores. Everything was new and strange to us but with Mr. Speier as our class advisor it did not take us long to fall into line. In our first year we made a float with the School Daze theme, picked an attend- ant for Homecoming queen, produced our first assembly, sponsored a dance, and had a very successful bake sale. As iuniors we assumed more responsibilities. Our float, Horn of Plenty, was awarded the trophy. Then followed our Christmas Assembly. Another highlight was the receiving of our class rings. We were proud of our production of Seventeenth Summer, the class play. The climax of our year was the Junior Prom which will be outstanding in our memo- ries. Now at long last in September, 1955, we were stately seniors. Following tradition, we had our pictures taken and then chose our Homecoming queen. ln December we presented our class play, Down to Earth. The Senior Assembly discovered much new talent among our classmates. As the year started to come to a close we had our Senior Prom, then came Senior Day, Baccalaureate, and finally the day we have always looked forward to- Commencement. We cannot leave Whitmer without expressing our thanks to Mr. Speier, our advisor. So we leave with only regrets and the fondest of memories. Carol Slovak Secretary of Class Class Motto Leaders today, Class Flower White Rose Class Colors Blue and White tomorrow, forever. As Dave explains his idea on a class proiect, the other officers look on with approval. Senzbrr To The Top sl- K. 3 Dave W. Alt Frances L. Amer Mark Lathrop Barton Donivee Ann Bean DAVE W. ALT-Low-cut. He's always on the ball- football, basketball, baseball. Academic. Class Sgt. at Arms 45 Circus 2-45 Varsity W 3-45 Hi-Y 2-45 Proiection Club 25 Football 2-45 Basketball 2-45 Baseball 3-4. FRAN- CES L AMER-Fran. When you're looking for fun, look for Fran. Academic. Senior Play5 Circus 2-45 Y-Teens 2-3, Sec. 35 G.A.A. 2-4, Sec. 45 F.N.A. 4, Sec. 45 Bowling 2-4, Sec. 2. JUDITH MELANIE AMSDEN-Judy. Sweetness com- bined with brains. Academic. Bible Club 2-4. DOLORES C. ARNDT-Dode. Her qualities are such that we can only think good of her. Academic. Circus 2-45 Y-Teens 2-35 G.A.A. 3. Rosalie Ann Beauregard Robert A. Bella . Q - E... 25 Judith Melanie Amsden Dolores C, Arndt MARK LATHROP BARTON-Sonny. Oh, that blonde5 Oh, that boy. Academic. Circus 3-45 Hi-Y 2-45 Wrestling 2-4. DONIVEE ANN BEAN-Donna. A happy soul makes summer of a rainy day. Home Economics. Glee Club 25 Library Council 3-45 Bible Club 3-45 Y-Teens 25 F.H.A. 25 G.A.A. 2. ROSAl.lE ANN BEAUREGARD- Rose. She has two eyes so brown-beware! Business. Circus 2-45 Y-Teens 2-45 G.A.A. 2-4. ROBERT A. BELLA-Bob. Although quiet and shy, Bob is one real swell guy. Academic. Science Club 35 Spanish Club 45 Baseball Manager 25 Baseball 3. BARBARA A. BENEDICT- Barb. A very reliable girl, that's our Barb. Business. Y-Teens 25 F.H.A. 3. BARBARA JEAN BENNER- Leaky. To the young in heart, everything is fun. Business. Circus 3-45 F.H.A. 2-35 G.A.A. 4. Barbara A. Benedict Barbara Jean Benner Clary Of 56 . . . Bidding Wbitmer Roberl J, Bgnggh Ronald BIUNI ROBERT J. BENSCH-Humper. Good as an athlete, even better as a friend. Industrial Arts. Hi-Y 2-3, Treas. 3, Football 2, 4, Basketball 2-3, Baseball 2-4, Bowling 3-4. RONALD WILLIAM BLUTH-Big Ron. Keep climbing, Ron! We expect you to reach the top, and there's always one step higher. Academic. Class Treas. 4, Varsity W 3-4, Hi-Y 2-4, Pres. 2, Treas. 4, Basketball 2-3, Track 2-3. PATRICIA MARGARET BOOTH-Pat. A nurse she'll be and a good one, too. Academic. Circus 2, 4, F.N.A. 3-4. HAROLD PAUL BORDEN-Hal. What the devil can't think ot, he can. Business. Circus 3, Choir 2-4, Sr. Play, Varsity W 3-4, Hi-Y 3, Proiection Club 4, Science Club 3, Treas. 3, Football 2-4, Track 4, Wrestling 3-4, F.T.A. 2. Patricia Margaret Booth Paul Borden MARILYN JEAN BOST-Marty. 'We wish there were dozens more iust like Marilyn. Academic. Class Secretary 2, Circus 2-4, Jr. Play, Sr. Play, Prince of Peace 2-4, Oracle Staff 3-4, Quill and Scroll 3-4, Pres. 4, Masque and Gavel 3-4, Vice Pres. 3-4, Honor Society 3-4, Sec. 4, Student Council 2-4, Thespians 4, Y-Teens 2-3, Sec. 2, G.A.A. 2, J.W.C. 2-4, Sgt. at Arms 3, Treas. 4, F.T.A. 4, Bowling 2. NANCY MARLENE BOWLING-Nan. A many sided girl, but above all a wonderful friend. Bible Club 4, Circus 4. Mary Harbauer, Allen Patrick, Ferne Moores, and Bob Christen are en gaged in a favorite pastime of the seniors, exchanging pictures. Marilyn Jean Bost Nancy Marlene Bowling 26 'Bon Voyage Wz'tl9 Itr Float . I . Dick BFOW-LWUY Mono Sue Brock Robert Burris Douglas Allen Butler DICK BROADWAY-Dick. This boy can really dance. General. Circus 3-45 Choir 45 Wrestling 2-45 Bowling 4. MONA SUE BROCK-Sue. Quality not quantity. Circus 2-45 Student Court 45 Y-Teens 2-45 G.A.A. 2-3. JOANN BROWN-Jo. She brightens up any day anywhere. Business. Circus 3-45 Y-Teens 2-45 G.A.A. 3-4. PEGGY BROWN-Peg. With her sweet personality Peg will win many friends. General. Circus 2-45 Y-Teens 2-45 G.A.A. 2-3. Jo Ann Brown Peggy Brown ROBERT BURRIS-Bob. Mild, but with a will of his own. Academic. Chess Club 45 Baseball 3-45 Football 4. DOUG- LAS ALLEN BUTLER-Big Doug. Women will be the death of me yet. Academic. Class Treas. 35 Class Vice-Pres. 45 Circus 2-45 Jr. Play5 Sr. Play5 Honor Society 3-4, Pres. 45 Masque and Gavel 3-4, Sgt. at Arms 3-45 Thespians 45 Stu- dent Council 25 Student Court 45 Junior World Council 2-3, Treas. 35 Hi-Y 2-4, Sec. 45 Varsity W 3-45 Football 2-45 Wrestling 2-35 Track 2-4. CARL EMERSON CADY-Tony. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. lndustrial Arts. Circus 3-45 Basketball 35 Track 45 Wrestling 4. CONSTANCE FAITH CAMPBELL- Connie. Oh, how that dark beauty does overwhelm peo- ple. Academic. Class Sec. 35 Flying W Staff 45 Glee Club 25 Choir 3-45 Jr. Play5 Prince of Peace 2-45 Circus 2-45 Sr. Play5 Ohio Girls' State5 Honor Society 3-45 Masque and Gavel 3-4, Sec.-Treas. 3-45 Thespians 45 Quill and Scroll 3-4, Sec. 45 Y-Teens 2-3, Rep. 25 G.A.A. 25 Junior World Council 3-4, Pres. 3, Vice-Pres. 45 F.T.A. 45 Bowling 2. SHAR- ON LYNNE CERMAK-Smitty. You never see her without a smile. Academic. Oracle Staff 45 Glee Club 2-35 Choir 45 Circus 3-45 Spanish Club 45 Y-Teens 2-4. BOB CHRISTEN- Bob. He's the best in student photography. lndustrial Arts. Oracle Staff 45 Proiection Club 2-4, Pres. 3. Carl Emerson Cady Constance Faith Campbell 27 Sharon Lynne Cermak Bob Christen Seniors. . . Preventing T be James Douglas Collins Nancy Jane Couture JAMES DOUGLAS COLLINS-Doug. Be silent and pass for a philosopher. Business. Jr. Achievement 35 Circus 3-4. NANCY JANE COUTURE-Coutchie. Her witty sayings are to be remembered. Business. Choir 3-45 Y-Teens 2. RUTH E. CRAYFORD-Ruthie. She has created many friends in her year at Whitmer. Academic. F.T.A. 4. MAR- ILYN A. CUMISKEY-Mac. Laugh and the world laughs with you. Business. RICHARD T. CURLEY-Dick. I can work, I can play, I have fun most everyday. Academic. ALICE JANE CUR- SON-Alice. Fun is her middle name. Academic. Circus 2-35 Prince of Peace 2-35 Flying W 45 Quill and Scroll 3-45 Science Club 2-35 G.A.A. 2-45 Y-Teens 2. Salvatore J. Davie Judith Alyce Davis Ruth E. Crayford Marilyn A. Cumiskey SALVATORE J. DAVIE-Sam. A halo has only to fall a few inches to become a noose. Industrial Arts. Proiection Club 45 Wrestling 4. JUDITH ALYCE DAVIS-Judi. Pretty to walk with, nice to talk with. Academic. Circus 2-45 G.A.A. 2-45 Y-Teens 2-4, V. Pres. 2. DONALD J. DE LA RONDE- Dee Dee. I like studies that are far away. Business. Band 25 Hi-Y 2-35 Wrestling 2. ORIN LEE DENT-Ornery. Why sleep at night, when you can sleep in class. Industrial Arts. Hi-Y 2. Richard T. Curley Alice Jane Curson Donald J. De La Ronde Orin Loo Dent Clam Play 'Down T 0 Earth 6 25 . ph 'Z T f g Qt, ., . Q L7 , 7 .i r 3 T? X X -. Nancy Jean Dodderer Jennie M. Dresch Donald James Dubry Nancy Lee Easter NANCY JEAN DODDERER-Shortie. Full of energy always. Home Economics. Circus 2-47 Bible Club 47 Y-Teens 4. JENNlE M. DRESCH-Rusty. Full of ioy, full of pep, she'lI rise in this world with a iump, not a step. Academic. Circus 2-47 Oracle 47 Cheer Leader 2-47 G.A.A. 2-47 Y-Teens 2-37 F.T.A. 47 Bowling 2. SHIRLEY A. DRESCH-- Shirley. The bells are ringing for me and my guy. Business. Circus 2-47 J.W.C. 2-47 Y-Teens 2-37 F.T.A. 4. ROBERT DRISCOLL- Drizzo. A little nonsense now and then is rel- ished by the wisest of men. Business. Golf 27 Bowling 4. 3 Shirley A, Dreggh Robert Driscoll DONALD JAMES DUBRY-Big Don. Don has contrib- uted a lot to our class and our school. Industrial Arts. Circus 3. NANCY LEE EASTER-Nan. The sparkle in her eyes goes with the sparkler on her finger. Home Economics. Cir- cus 3'4f Y-Teens 2-37 G.A.A. 3-4. BEVERLY ANN ELY-Bev. I love but one-at o time. Academic. Circus 2-47 Prince of Peace 2-47 Flying W 47 Jr. Play7 Sr. Play7 Y-Teens 2-37 G.A.A. 27 F.T.A. 3-4. MAR- ILYN JOYCE EWING-Sunshine. Never a nicer person- ality. Business. Circus 27 Masque and Gavel 2'3f F.N.A. 37 .l.W.C. 37 G.A.A. 2. THOMAS E. FISHER-Fish. A devil to delight you. Industrial Arts. Projection Club 2-37 Science Club 4. BARBARA ANN FLEGLE-Barb. l've got the world on a string and l'm sitting on a rainbow. Academic. Glee Club 37 Choir 47 Circus 2j Bible Club 2-47 G.A.A. 27 F.N.A. 4. ' i Barbara Ann Flegle Beverly Ann Ely Marilyn Joyce Ewing Thomas E. Fisher 29 Marcia Joann Flynn Edward F. Foley MARCIA JOANN FLYNN-Marcy. With a song in her heart, she'll always be happy. Academic. Glee Club 2-35 Choir 45 Circus 35 Flying W Staff 45 Quill and Scroll 3-4, V. Pres. 45 Jr. Play5 Y-Teens 25 J.W.C. 35 G.A.A. 2. EDWARD F. FOLEY-Eddie. Never a dull moment when Ed is around. Industrial Arts. Hi-Y 2-35 Baseball 2-3. DIANNE MARY FORNWALL-Dianne. She is like a sunbeam: quiet-but oh so radiant. Academic. Jr. Play5 Sr. Play5 Oracle Staff 3-45 Honor Society 3-45 Quill and Scroll 3-4, Treas. 45 Thes- pians 45 Masque and Gavel 45 J.W.C. 2, 45 G.A.A. 25 F.H.A. 25 Y-Teens 2-35 F.T.A. 3-4, Treas. 45 Bowling 2. JOAN E. FOX-Foxie. A girl that smiles is always worth while. Academic. Circus 2-45 F.H.A. 4. DAVID L. GALLAGHER-Dave. Sometimes he's quiet, but most of the time he's laughing. Industrial Arts. DONNA KAY GALLUP-Donna. Sugar and spice and everything nice. Business. Science Club 45 F.H.A. 3-45 Y-Teens 25 Bowl- ing 2. Clam Of 56 . . . Exclaiming Dianne Mary Fornwall Joan E. Fox WILBUR L. GARNER-Wil. Knowledge is doubled when common sense is its goal. Industrial Arts. Hi-Y 25 Band 25 V.l.C. 3-4, Pres. 4. MARY KATHRYN GAUSE-Mary. Be- comingly blond and very nice to know. Home Economics. Circus 3-45 Y-Teens 2-4, V. Pres. 4. CHARLES ALLEN GEN- SLER-Huck. I must confess-women like me. Industrial Arts. Circus 2-45 Varsity W 45 Hi-Y 3-45 Track 25 Football 2-45 Wrestling 2-4. SARA A. GERMAIN-Sara. Of study she took most care and heed. Academic. J.W.C. 2-3. Donna Kay Gallup New Wilber L. Garner Mary Kathryn Gause Charles Allen Gensler Sqrq A. Germain Uver T heir Pictures' Donald William Gochenour P099Y JUG GONYGY Thom!!! E- Gflmei Carol Ann Growden DONALD WILLIAM GOCHENAUR-Don. Some people have wealth, l have friends. Industrial Arts. PEGGY JEAN GONYER-Peg. Peggy is little, but she has a big heart and an abundance of friends. Business. Circus 2-3, Choir 3-4, Bible Club 2-4. RONALD E. GOODYEAR-Goody. An innocent appearance, but looks are deceiving. Ac- ademic. DONNA J. GRAHAM-Donna. If there are friends to be had, she has them. Business. Ronald E. Goodyear Donna J. Graham THOMAS E. GRIMES-Tom. He never ceases, the girls he teases. Industrial Arts. Hi-Y 2-4, Football 2, 4, Basket- ball 2, Track 2-4, Bowling 4. CAROL ANN GROWDEN- Kitty. She is very wise, tho not so tall, for precious things are always small. Academic. Jr. Play, Sr. Play, Circus 3-4, Thespians 4, Y-Teens 3, F.T.A. 4, J.W.C. 4. GLENNA DARLENE HALL-Ning. Daring but not dan- gerous. Business. Circus 2-4, F.H.A. 2, Science Club 4. BETTY MADELINE HALLETT--Betty. Tall and slender, she's a compliment to the feminine gender. Business. Circus 2-4, Y-Teens 2-3, F.H.A. 3-4. GAIL KATHLEEN HANEY-Gail. Never ready, always late, but she smiles-and so we wait. Business. Circus 2-4, Oracle Stat? 3, Y-Teens 2-4, Sec. 4, G.A.A. 2-3, Bowling 2. MARY RUTH HARBAUER- Mar. There's never a dull moment with Mary around. Busi- ness. Circus 2-4, Student Council 3, F.H.A. 2-4, Y-Teens 2-4. Glenna Darlene Hall Betty Madeline Hallet Gail Kathleen Haney Mary Ruth Harbauer Senzbnr. . . Acbziaving Honor Barbara Ann Haverlak Gary Lee Heckman BARBARA ANN HAVERLAK-Bobbie. Her sunny dis- position makes her life full of fun. Business. Circus 3-45 G.A.A. 35 F.H.A. 4. GARY LEE HECKMAN--Heckie. He loves to chat with all the girls-'Tis the way with men. In- dustrial Arts. Jr. Play5 Circus 2-45 Cheerleader 45 Flying W Staff 45 Wrestling 3. DAVID A. HEIGEL-Dave. If good nature makes a man-Oh what a man is Dave. Academic. Circus 45 Golf 4. WILLIAM J. HELSEL-Bill. Ambition has no rest. Industrial Arts. Circus 3-45 Hi-Y 25 Bowling 3-45 Wrestling 45 Baseball 2-4. BARBARA JEAN HERBIG-Barb. You never see her without a smile and a twinkle in her eye. Business. ELEANOR JO HILL-Bonnie. Those who make the world go around are those who are always moving. Academic. Circus 45 David A. Heigel William J. Helsel RUTH ESTHER HOERIG-Ruth. Every mind has its own method. Business. WILLIAM EDWARD HOFF--Ed. Although he is a little shy, he is really a great guy. Industrial Arts. Circus 35 Hi-Y 25 Projection Club 45 Bowling 3-4. VICKI SANDRA HOFFMANN-Vicki. Always aim for a star. Business. Circus 3-45 Glee Club 25 Choir 3. IRENE HONISKO -Reanie. Her smile can warm anyone's heart. Business. Bible Club 25 Y-Teens 3. Barbara Jean Herbig Eleanor Jo Hill Sr. Play5 Science Club 4. RUII' E'II H0959 wllll'-'VV' EdWUfd H05 3 2 Vicki Sandra HORMGHH Irene Hutchinson Honisko From Scb0lar.rhqJ T em Carol Lynne Horvath Marth Marie Housholder Thomas A, Hufghigon Patricia Ann Jackson CAROL LYNNE HORVATH-Carol. Maumee's loss was Whitmer's gain, when little Carol to us came. Academic. Maumee: Static 35 Reflector 2-35 Honor Society 35 Y-Teens 2-35 Dramatics 2-3. Whitmer: Prince of Peace 45 Flying W Staff 45 Honor Society 45 F.N.A. 45 J.W.C. 45 Sr. Play. MAR- THA MARIE HOUSHOLDER-Boots. If you know her a little, you will like her always. Business. Circus 25 Y-Teens 3-4. RICHARD L. HUBBARD-Dick. His deeds are many and so are his friends. Industrial Arts. NORMA JEAN HUGHES-Norm. Happy is as happy does. Business. Bible Club 2-4. B4 1 Richard L. Hubbard Norma Jean Hughes THOMAS A. HUTCHISON-Hutch. lt's good to live, learn, and be happy. Industrial Arts. Hi-,Y 2-45 Jr. Achieve- ment 25 Science Club 4. PATRICIA ANN JACKSON-Pat. Her friendly smile, her pleasant way, help to brighten each school day. Business. Circus 2-45 Library Council 3-4. CARLOS FERNANDO JARRIN-Mambo. He has brought to Whitmer, not only his Spanish dancing, but his friendship. Industrial Arts. Circus 3-45 Spanish Club 3-4, Treas. 4. NORMA LUCILLE JENKINS--Norm. Light blonde and hap- py is this clever Iassie. Business. Flying W Staff 45 Y-Teens 4. BARBARA ANN JENNE-Barbi. Candy could not be much sweeter. Business. Circus 2-45 Glee Club 35 Choir 4. ROBERT G. JOHNSTON-Bob. Sometimes sober, some- times gay, always friendly in his own special way. ln- dustrial Arts. Wrestling 2-4. Carlos Fernando Jarrin Norma Lucille Jenkins 33 Barbara Ann Jenne Robert G. Johnston C lan' Of 56 . . . Producing f ...X ,ig 9 . ,k: k., , K K L V- K . Martha Elnora Keck Robert J. Kelly Beverly J. Kovacs Sandra Jean Kreckow MARTHA ELNORA KECK-Mart. The mildest manner with the sweetest disposition. Business. ROBERT J. KELLY- Bob. Bob's disposition is like his smile, always kind and happy. Industrial Arts. V.l.C. 3-4, Sec. 4. SHARON ANN KIMBERLY-Kim. She's little but she's wise, she's a terror for her size. Home Economics. Circus 2-4, G.A.A. 3-4, Y-Teens 2-3. WARREN W. KINGSLEY-Warren. He's the type we all would like to know better. Industrial Arts. Sharon Ann Kimberly Wg,-mn W, Kingsley BEVERLY J. KOVACS-Bev. Nothing is as contagious as happy laughter and true friendship. Business. Circus 2-4, Glee Club 2, Y-Teens 2-4, Treas. 2, 4. SANDRA JEAN KRECKOW-Sandy. A friendly heart has plenty of friends. Business. Choir 4. ELLEN MARIE KUCERA-Ellen. Nothing endures but personal qualities. Business. Band 3-4, Treas. 4, Y-Teens 2-4, Bowling 2, Pres. 2, J.W.C. 2-4, F.H.A. 2. FREDERICK J. KUNZLER-Fred. The serious are foreign to him. ln- dustrial Arts. CAROL JEAN KURFIS- Carol. Common sense is not so common. Academic.Glee Club 2-3,Bible Club 3-4, Sec. 4, J.W.C. 2-3. CARLA VON KURZ-Carla. The am- bitious will succeed. Academic. Flying W Staff 4, Choir 3-4, Glee Club 2, Junior Play, Quill and Scroll 3-4, Y-Teens 2-3, Spanish Club 3-4. Ellen Marie Kvcera Frederick J. Kunzler e +3 Carol Jean Kurfls Carla Von Kurz An Unforgetable Arfembbf Alfa James Charles Larrow Anthony Charles Laukaitis JAMES CHARLES LARROW-Jim. pended upon to do most any thing. Industrial Arts. Oracle CHARLES LAUKAITIS- than force. Deerfield: This boy can be de- 45 Proiection Club 2-4. ANTHONY Tony. Patience will achieve more Glee Club 35 Science Club 35 Basketball 35 Baseball 35 Football 3. Whitmer: Football 4. PATRICIA ANN LENART- Pat. True happiness consists of doing good. General. Cir- cus 45 Band 2-35 Science Club 3. ROBERT T. J. LEWAN- DOWSKI-Boboh. Some would say he's quiet5 but if they knew him they would deny it. Industrial Arts. Circus 4. ARTHUR F. LEWIS-Art. I am a peaceable, tame, and quiet man. Industrial Arts. Proiection Club 25 V.l.C. 3-4, Treas. 3-45 Bowling 3-45 Baseball 3-4. ETHELMAE LEWIS- Pudge. She is not difficult to please. Business. Circus 2-45 Science Club 3-4, Secretary 4. 'ff- Johanna Evelyn Lewis David E, Link 35 Patricia Ann Lenart Robert T. J. Lewandowski JOHANNA EVELYN LEWIS-Jo. A woman who makes it easy for a man to be a gentleman. Academic. Sr. PIay5 Circus 25 Spanish Club 3-4, Vice Pres. 45 F.T.A. 3-4. DAVID E. LINK-Dave. The finest fellow you would ever want to know. Industrial Arts. SYLVIA MAE LINTON-Syl. But oh, she dances such a way. Academic. Circus 2-45 Glee Club 25 Choir 3-45 Oracle Staff 45 Y-Teens 2-4. ROSE MARY LISKE-Tootsie. If good spirits were sunshine, she would light the worId. Business. Library 2-4. Arthur F. lewis Ethelmae Lewis 2. Sylvia Mae Linton Rose Mary Liske 0' 1 U 'sg Senionr. . . Filling Prom Janice Ann Martin Judith Ann McCormick JERRY RUSSELL MERCER-Jerry. Good looks, person- ality, brains-need we go on? Academic. Circus 3-4, Prince of Peace 2, J.W.C. 2, Science Club 3-4, Vice Pres. 4. PATRICIA ANN MEREDITH-Patty. I am stabbed with 'aughter. Business. Circus 2-4, Glee Club 3, Choir 4, F.H.A 2-4. MYRNA LEE MILLER-Myrna Baby. She's not a flower, not a pearl, she's iust a noble all around girl. Home Eco- William A. Mack Karen Kay Marrow Ralph O. McLeod Charles E. Medere WILLIAM A. MACK-Durk. Popularity has its draw- backs, I need a body guard. ' Academic. Circus 2-4 Varsity W 2-4, Hi-Y 2-4, Proiection Club 2-3, Vice Pres. 3, Football 2-4, Track 2-4, Wrestling 2. KAREN KAY MAR- ROW-KK. Don't hold my hands-I can't talk. Business. Circus 3-4, G.A.A. 2-4, Y-Teens 2-3. JANICE ANN MAR- TIN-Jan. A dainty maid is she, so prim, so sweet, so nice. Academic. Y-Teens 4, F.H.A. 3, Bowling 2-3. JUDITH ANN McCORMlCK-Judi. A rare thing-a pleasing personaIity. nomics. Y-Teens 2, F.H.A. 3-4, G.A.A. 3-4, Bowling 2-3. RUSSELL G. MILLER-Ruggie. Good looks combined with a pleasing personality are irresistible to most girls. lndustrlal Arts. Class Sgt. at Arms 2, Oracle Stat? 4, Varsity W 2-4, Hi-Y 2-4, Sgt. at Arms 4, Football 2-4, Basketball 2-3, Wrestling 3-4, Track 2-4. RALPH O. McLEOD-Ralph. Happy am l, from care I am free! Why aren't they all content like me? Academic. Circus 2-4, Band 2-3, Hi-Y 2-3, Wrestling 2. CHARLES E. MEDERE-Chuck. His ambitions will be rewarded. Ac- ademic. Circus 3, Y-Teens 3, G.A.A. 4, Bowling 3-4. J9 Y Rvfsell Meme' Patricia Ann Meredith 36 '1 -E all -.giggii Myrna Lee Miller Russell G. Miller Nzlgbt W1.fb Happy Memomkr fbi GIOFLU MUG Mlffendoff Ferne Lee Moores GLORIA MAE MITTENDORF-Glory. Though words fail me, I can still smiIe. Business. Circus 45 Library Council 2-45 F.T.A. 3-4, Sec. 4. FERNE LEE MOORES- Ferne. What she does, she does well and yet it is done without the flare of trumpets. Academic. Class Vice Pres. 35 Jr. Play5 Student Council 25 Student Court 45 F.T.A. 45 F.H.A. 25 J.W.C. 2-4, Sec. 35 Y-Teens 2-45 Bowling 2, Vice Pres. 25 LINDA LOUISE MORTEMORE-Linda. Gentlemen marry brunettes. Busi- ness. Circus 2-45 Cheerleader 2-45 Y-Teens 25 G.A.A. 2-4, Sec. 3, Pres. 4. JAMES J. MURRAY-Mur. We sometimes meet an original gentleman who would have invented man- ners if they had not existed. Business. Sr. Play5 Choir 2-45 Prince of Peace 25 Cheerleader 25 Bowling 4. rm Us Linda Louise Mortemore James J. Murray DONNA J. MUSTAFAGA-Donna. Two-thirds mischief, one-third fun. Business. Circus 2-45 F.H.A. 2-4, Pres. 45 Y- Teens 25 G.A.A. 2-4, Vice Pres. 4. KARL FRANK NACHTMAN -Pinza. Abolish fun and I exist no more. Ind. Arts. Circus 3-45 Hi-Y 25 Football 2. Miss Hartsook, director ofthe senior play, Down To Earth, busily makes up Bob Norris as Judy Thyer, student director, looks on. if' Donna J. Mustafcga Karl Frank Nachtman Y 37 Clam Of 56 . . . Antzkzpating T be David E. Neal Jo Anne Renee Nelson Robert James Norris Robert R. Oberle DAVID E. NEAL-Tiny. Sometimes I sit and think and sometimes I iust sit. Business. Flying W Staff 45 Circus 2-45 Band 25 Science Club 3-45 Projection Club 2-35 Reserve Baseball Manager 3. JO ANNE RENEE NELSON-Jo. Noth- ing is so popular as kindness. Academic. G.A.A. 35 F.N.A. 3-4, Rep. 45 Bowling 2-4. WILLIAM ROBERT NEWELL- Bill. Where he met a stranger, there, he left a friend. Ac- ademic. Band 2-45 Spanish Club 3-4. ROBERT W. NICE- LY JR.-Nice. Let the rest of the world go by, l'll catch up. Industrial Arts. Hi-Y 2. William Robert Newell Robert W. Nicely, Jr. ROBERT JAMES NORRIS-Borris. You have to be a football hero to get along with the beautiful girls. Aca- demic. Jr. Play5 Sr. Play5 Circus 2-45 Honor Society 3-45 Varsity W 2-45 Hi-Y 2-4, Sec. 25 Track 2-45 Football 2-45 Wrestling 2-4. ROBERT R. OBERLE-Bob. Tall, dark, and handsome, express Bob to a T. Business. Hi-Y 2. KARYL OLSEN-Karyl. The mildest manner and gentlest heart. Academic. Band 25 Choir 35 Spanish Club 2-3, Pres. 25 Y-Teens 25 F.T.A. 3. JOHN RUDOLPH ONDRUS-Johnny. Oh l can stand a girl or two or three. Industrial Arts. Ora- cle Staff 3-45 Circus 3-45 Cheerleader 2-45 Hi-Y 2, 4. ALLEN LEE PATRICK-Pat. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. Academic. Class Pres. 25 Circus 3-45 Jr. Play5 Sr. Play5 Honor Society 3-4, Vice-Pres. 35 Masque and Gavel 3-4, Pres. 3-45 Thespians 45 Student Council 2-4, Sec. 2, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 45 Hi-Y 2-45 J.W.C. 2-45 Football 2-4, Coach 45 Track 25 Varsity W 3-4. ROSE MARIE PERRU- CHON-Rosie. Flip as a sudden summer day. Business. Circus 2-3. Kdfyl Olsen John Rudolph Ondrus Allen Lee Patrick Rose Marie Perruchon Fun Of T be fumbr-Senzbr Party Darla Mae Petrucha Sylvia J. Peuhl DARLA MAE PETRUCHA-Truke. Beauty and brains are wrapped up together. Home Economics. Sr. Play, Glee Club 2, Choir 3-4, Circus 2-4, Science Club 4. SYLVIA J. PEUHL-Syl. Kindness, a smile, and a lovely manner, makes a pleasant personality. Business. Circus 3-4, Sr. Play, Y-Teens 2-4, F.T.A. 3-4, Vice-Pres. 4. WILLIAM JOSEPH PIRICZKY-Bill. Wholesome with cheery good humor. ln- dustrial Arts. Proiection Club 2-4. KENNETH POLLEX-Ken. I am ready to try for my fortune. Industrial Arts. Proiection Club 2, V.l.C. 3-4. CAROL LUCY RAABE-Rabbies. Softness of smile indi- cate sweetness of character. Business. Circus 4. LOIS ANN RARICK-Lois. Twinkling eyes, in the way of fashion she is wise. Business. Glee Club 3, Choir 4, Circus 3, Y-Teens 3, Bowling 2. JOYCE MARIE REILLY-Joyce. Likeable through and through. Business. Ida: Hi-Lites 2, Glee Club 2-3, F.T.A. 3, Jr. Play. Whitmer: Y-Teens 4. SHIRLEY RENNINGER- Shirl. Good nature is one of the richest gifts. Business. Y-Teens 2. , L William Joseph Piriczky Kenneth Pollex BERNADINE POSADNY-Bernie. Fair hair, fair com- plexion, she is close to perfection. General. Choir 3-4, Y-Teens 3, G.A.A. 2, F.H.A. 2, Circus 2, F.N.A. 3. DONALD R. PRICE-Don. Not that I love study less, but I love fun more. Industrial Arts. Proiection Club 2-3, Football 2-3, Basketball 2-3. Bernadine Posadny Donald R. Price Carol Lucy Raabe Lois Ann Rarick Al . .g Joyce Marie Reilly Shirley Renninger l GSA: Frances Rice Roy Lee Ridner Judy Ann Ros, James J. Scanes FRANCES RICE-Fran. As she thinks, so she speaks, and she thinks well. Business. Circus 3-45 Library Council 2-45 Bible Club 2. ROY LEE RIDNER-Roy. He's well worth be- ing called a friend. Industrial Arts. SHARON ANN ROOP -Sharon. Happiness is found in activity. Business. G.A.A. 2-35 Y-Teens 25 Science Club 2. RAYMOND ANDREW ROOT-Ray. His words are few but wise. Industrial Arts. Proiection Club 2-4. .S'embr.r. . . Dilzlgentbf Sharon Ann Roop Raymond Andrew Root JUDY ANN ROSS-Mouse. To know her once is to like her always. Business. Circus 45 Glee Club 2-35 F.H.A. 2-35 Choir 4. JAMES J. SCANES-Jim. A great asset to our basketball team. Academic. Hi-Y 2-45 Football 3-45 Bas- ketball 3-45 Baseball 3. CAROL IRENE SCHICIQ-Carol. lt's nice to be natural when one's naturally nice. Business. Circus 2-45 G.A.A. 2-4, Treas. 45 Y-Teens 2-35 Bowling 2. RICHARD R. SCHONDEI -Dick. Never say more than necessary. Industrial Arts. Circus 2-35 Band 2-4. WESLEY D. SEGUINE-Wes. East is east, but Wes is best. Academic. Choir 2-45 Spanish Club 45 Proiection Club 2-3. PATRICIA ROSE SHADDAY- Pat. She has a ring on her finger and bells on her toes. Business. Circus 2-45 Y-Teens 2-35 F.H.A. 3-4, Sec. 45 G.A.A. 45 Bowling 2, 4. 'Uhr Carol Irene Schick Richard R. Schondel Wesley D. Seguine Patricia Rose Shadday 40 Studying For Final Exams .Qs rr .5 ,Z ff ' ' . ,ki ' . , 5 W' O X + A 4 5 . . . .. .352 xl 1 FN Nancy Ann Sharp Patricia Leigh Shook NANCY ANN SHARP--Sharpe. Those who know her best, like her best. Business. Circus 2-45 F.H.A. 25 G.A.A. 25 F.N.A. 3-4. PATRICIA LEIGH SHOOK-Patsy. Here's to the girl who is bound to win. Academic. Circus 2-45 Flying W Staff 45 Honor Society 3-45 Quill and Scroll 3-45 Student Council 45 Inter-Club Council 45 Spanish Club 3-4, Sec.-Treas. 3, Pres. 45 G.A.A. 2-35 J.W.C. 45 Library Council 2-3. RUTH ALICE SHURTZ-Toodles. She appears serious, but she is full of mischief. Business. Circus 2-45 Prince of Peace 25 Masque and Gavel 3-45 Y-Teens 2-45 G.A.A. 2-35 F.N.A. 45 F.H.A. 25 Bowling 3. CAROL ANN SLOVAK-Carol. A brilliant mind and a smile for all. Academic. Jr. Play5 Circus 45 Class Sec. 45 Student Council 35 Ruth Alice Shurtz Carol Ann Slovak BARBARA SMITH- Barb. What boy wouldn't melt when she Hashes those big brown eyes. Academic. Corydon Cen- tral High School, Corydon, Ind.: Chorus 25 Thespians 35 G.A.A. 25 Booster Club 2-35 Ind. Girls State 3. Whitmer: Thes- pians 4, Pres. 45 Inter-Club Council 45 J.W.C. 45 F.N.A. 4. BETTY JANE SNYDER. Betty. Her sweet smile is true to her character. Business. Choir 3-45 Glee Club 2. A few of Whitmer's top students, Pat Shook, Sue Warren, Myrle Stratton, Honor Society 3-45 Y-Teens 2-4, Representative 45 J.W.C. 2-45 F.H.A. 25 Bowling 2. lung. Bob Norris, and Dick Stagg, look at college material in the Deans' office. Barbara Smith Betty Jane Snyder l 5 nl I' if-.1 Pmudgy Donning Tlaez W ff Carol, A, Snydef Robert Grant Spencer Richard Donald Stagg Thom - St .iff f I-KC.f44o!fA 51 71' CAROLE A. SNYDER-Carole. efjeyes are the index to her heart. General. Circus 2-45 Y-Teens 2-4, Pres. 4. ROBERT GRANT SPENCER-Bob. He combines ideas with ideals. Academic. Band 2-4. THOMAS ARTHUR SPIRKO- Spirk. I work, I live, I have my fun. Industrial Arts. Circus 35 Track 3. ANN STACY-Little Stace. Gentlemen prefer blondes and Ann's no exception. Academic. Circus 2-45 Cheerleader 2-45 Honor Society 3-45 G.A.A. 2-45 F.T.A. 3-45 Y-Teens 2. -J' 5 Clan' Of 56. .. .Q irl .., ...f5. . ' Thomas Arthur Spirko Ann Stacy RICHARD DONALD STAGG-White Fang. How won- derful the world would be if everyone was like Dick. Ac- ademic. Class Vice Pres. 25 Class President 3-45 Circus 3-45 Choir 25 Jr. Play5 Sr. Play5 Prince of Peace 3-45 Honor So- ciety 3-4, Vice Pres. 45 Masque and Gavel 3-45 Hi-Y 2-4, Chaplain 2, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 45 Varsity W 3-45 Thespians 45 Football Manager 35 Wrestling 2-45 Baseball 2-4. THOMAS E. STEELE-Tom. Don't let him fool you5 he's quite a guy. Academic. Hi-Y 2-4. LILLIAN ESTHER STIEB-Lil. Rare compound of oddity, frolic, and fun, who relishes a ioke and reioices a pun. Home Economics. Circus 35 Glee Club 25 Choir 3-4. KATH- LEEN ANN STOUGH-Kathy. She has the 5 senses plus a wonderful sense of humor. Business. Class Treasurer 25 Circus 2-45 F.H.A. 2, 45 Y-Teens 2, 45 G.A.A. 2-45 Bowling 2. MYRLE EUGENE STRATTON-Red. Myrle has red hair to be proud of. Academic. Circus 3-45 Band 2-35 Hi-Y 2-45 Proiection Club 2. KENNETH D. STREB-Kenny. lt's the quiet people that accomplish great things. Industrial Arts. Circus 25 V.l.C. 3-4. Lillian Esther Stieb Kathleen Ann Stough Myrle Eugene Sfrqffgn 42 A V Kenneth D. Streb 41 5 42 . .5 zffiffff-X Q L, lf Caps And Gown: For Commencement Ella May Sutton Barbara Jean Tassell ELLA MAY SUTTON-Ella May. Her good points are many. Business. BARBARA JEAN TASSELL-Barb. A pleas- ant girl with a pleasant disposition. Business. Bible Club 2-4, Sec. 3. MARGARET ROSE TESZNAR-Marge. Attentionl Here is one woman who loves to be silent. Business. Circus 4. KAREN LEE THALER-Karen. A vivacious little vixen with loads of friends, both masculine and feminine. Aca- demic. Circus 2-4, Y-Teens 2, 4, G.A.A. 2-4, Bowling 2. JUDITH ANN THYER-Judy. Lucky are those whom she chooses for friends. Flying W Staff 4, Circus 2-4, Sr. Play, Quill and Scroll 3-4, Student Council 4, Bowling 4, Y-Teens 2-4, Pres. 2, G.A.A. 2, F.T.A. 3-4, Pres. 4. NANCY LOUISE TOOLOOZE-Nan. The only angels are blonde. Aca- demic. Circus 4, F.N.A. 3-4. Q 2 ..f Robert Kenneth Van Karsen Donna Jean Vernier Margaret Rose Tesznar Karen Lee Thaler ROBERT KENNETH VAN KARSEN-Bob. A smile for the future. Industrial Arts. Hi-Y 2-3. DONNA JEAN VER- NIER-Donna. Silence gets more than loud complaints. Business. Glee Club 3, Choir 4, Y-Teens 2-3. JAMES RON- ALD VOGELSANG-Vogue. He's a musical person and he makes others happy. Academic. Football 4, Choir 3-4. MARLYN K. WALKER-Mike. She will go far in life. Ac- ademic. Circus 2-3, Y-Teens 2-4, Treas. 3, F.N.A. 2-3, Pres. 3. Judith Ann Thyer Nancy Louise Toolooze ff-f James Ronald Vogelsang Marlyn K. Walker Senzlmr. . . Cooperating With Carol D. Wauford Sandra Kay Wilson Suzanne Warren Sharon Delee Wilhelm SUZANNE WARREN-Sue. Her heart is as far from fraud, as heaven from earth. Business. Circus 2-4, Band 2-4, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4, Honor Society 3-4, Treas. 4, Stu- dent Council 3-4, Y-Teens 2-3, Pres. 3, J.W.C. 2-4, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4. CAROL WAUFORD-Dix. By happiness she wins friends. Business. Circus 3-4, Y-Teens 2, G.A.A. 2-3, Science Club 2-4, Sec. 3. WILLIAM P. WEBER-Big Bill. Here comes that golf player, putt, putt, putting along. Academic. Circus 4, Cheerleader 2-4, Varsity W 3-4, Sec. 4, Hi-Y 2-4, Representative 2, Golf 2-4, Bowling 3-4. JILL ANN WHITEMAN-Jill. Happiness is her middle name. ' Business. Circus 2, Band 2-3, Y-Teens 3-4, J.W.C. 4, Co-op 4. Gerald Lee Winland Judith Anne Workman 44 William P. Weber Jill Ann Whiteman SHARON DELEE WILHELM-Sharon. A live wire of electricity. Academic. Mansfield: Band 2-3, F.T.A. 3-4, Faith Teens 2-3, Treas. 3. Whitmer: Prince of Peace 4. SAN- DRA KAY WILSON-Sandy. Bursting with devilishness. Business. Circus 3-4, Glee Club 3, Choir 4, Y-Teens 2-4, F.H.A. 3-4, F.N.A. 3. GERALD LEE WINLAND-Jer. A fellow with a smile is well worth while. Academic. Band 2, Chemistry Club 3. JUDITH ANNE WORKMAN-Judy. Little, but oh my! Ac- ademic. Circus 2, Flying W 4, Glee Club 2, Choir 3-4, Y-Teens 2-3, Representative 3, J.W.C. 3. DELIGHT ARLENE WOTRING-Dee. Away boys-she's taken. Academic. Circus 2, 4, Y-Teens 2-4. Additional Seniors: STEWART THOMAS FRALEY-Stew- art. He has made a homerun in his course of studies. ln- dustrial Arts. MONTE E. ROBERTS-Ace. Why be in a hurry, there's no where to go! Industrial Arts. Hi-Y 2. Delight Arlene Wotring ommittee limi! On Clary Projbctr WILL AND TESTAMENT Alice Curson, Ch. Betty Hallett Darla Fetrucha Ruth Shurtz FLOAT Sue Warren, Ch. Dave Alt Mark Barton Marilyn Bost Connie Campbell Carol Growden Gail Haney Linda Mortemorg Allen Patrick Don Price PROPHECY Sharon Kimberly, Ch. Donna Mustafaga Pat Shadday Pat Shook BACCALAUREATE Rusty Dresch, Ch. Peggy Gonyer Carol KurHs Jo Anne Nelson PROM Judy Davis Judy Thyer, Co. Ch. Frances Amer Bob Bensch Ron Bluth Doug Butler Karen Marrow Bob Norris John Ondrus Jim Scanes Carol Slovak Carol Snyder Ann Stacy Bill Weber GIFT Dianne Fornwall, Ch. 0 Bonnie Hill Barb Jenne Sylvia Linton Karen Thaler COMMENCEMENT Dolores Arndt, Ch. Ruth Crayford Joan Fox Pat Lenart Ethel Lewis Committee chairmen, Row I: Pat Jackson, Rusty Dresch, and Carol Wau- ford. Row 2: Marlyn Walker and Dolores Arndt. 4' ww Committee chairmen sitting from left to right: Dianne Fornwall, Judi Davis, Sharon Kimberly Alice Curson, Jo Lewis, Sue Warren, Shirley Dresch, Judy Thyer, and Sue Brock. 45 ANNOUNCEMENTS Ma rlyn Walker, Ch Sylvia Peuhl Betty Snyder Nancy Toolooze CAP AND GOWN Carol Wauford, Ch Frances Rice Lillian Stieb Jill Whitman ASSEMBLY Sue Brock, Ch. Beverly Ely Mary Harbauer Gary Heckman Carla Kurz Judy Ross Nancy Smith Myrle Stratton TRIP Shirley Dresch, Ch Glenna Hall Carol Horvath Ellen Kucera Ferne Moores FINANCE Jo Lewis, Ch. Sharon Cermak Marilyn Ewing Norma Jenkins Dave Neal NAME CARDS Pat Jackson Ch. Pat Booth Vicki Hoffman Ella May Sutton Margaret Teznar ir P if B W ,M t ,, , , X , - il 5 ig, 2 i f Leading T be At last the class of '57 entered Whitmer as upperclassmen and looked forward to a banner year. We started our iunior year successfully by creating a winning float. We elected an attendant for Homecoming and with great excitement ordered our class rings. Many willing hands worked to produce the Junior Assembly with its beautiful Christmas theme. Our Junior Prom was carefully planned and carried through in February in a Valentine atmosphere. Our Junior Play was presented in April before an enthusiastic audience. We look back happily on a year of activity and fun, and we wish to thank our class advisor, Mr. Foster, for all he has done in guiding the class thus far. Thelma Werr Secretary of the Class Advisor. fgw . ' w i 3 2' l .QUE ,REE fi v 1 - f 3, 1 . V Q Q s 2 A fi lk: -, gi A 'J efv1f.e, fee? Jsfe f Q 5 it 'lr 54 N I 3 lf V i fi? in , ky 6 Q v qvgui . G 7 , g... p .I .,,. c Q 'L '.v.b - is, . E or V' ' . HQ53egmFfIS?e .... ll' li - ..:-. . - llll A I A if A . .,' f 9 e l V li ' .- ,K K V , , A X . 46 Front: Judy Smith, Vice-President, Jim Stagg, President. Center: Jerry Clifton, Sergeant-at-Arms, Thelma Werr, Secretary-Treasurer. Back: Mr. Charles Foster, John Adler Neal Allen Jim Anstead Peggy Arnold George Baringer Ronald Baronas Elfrieda Bauck Glen Baumhower Carole Behr Barbara Bennett Harold Bennett Sue Bennett Kathryn Bergstrom Judy Biker Jane Borchardt Jeff Bowers Janet Bowles Donna Bowman Cliff Brown Betty Bruck Clam' of 57 Judy Bryan Wendelyn Buffinglon Fred Burfon Daniel Cain Frank Cappelletly Jerry Clifton Ella Closs Carol Colling Jim Conover Judy Copeland Douglas Cornell Donald Cowdrey Dennis Cowell Sharon Crawford Bill Crozier Carolyn Dallas Bill Dangremond Carl Davis Don DeBoer Jon Dellabona Carol DeRose Norman Dessum Larry Dexter Ray Dix Darlene Doerfler Frank Doniere Sharon Doren Leland Ebersole Jim Ekleberry Elizabeth Eldridge Douglas Erwin Pal Evearitt Mary Flegle Lela Flick Fred Folger iffy' I ,, F - 4 e- . . ' ,, Q , 4? .,., - . 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Q W A w W ' :,, , F gf 5 i L G , n ot H X - 48 Gary Ford Phillip Fosgate Harold Freeman Darlene Fritz Marilyn Furney Bob Garner Bernard Garrah Karolyn Gilbert Sally Gillette Brenda Glattes Bob Gochenour Gary Godbey Beverly Gokey Sue Gorrell Sandra Greeley Louise Grewe Alan Hadlock Bob Hagland Angeline Hale Ronald Hall Dick Hamilton Vaughn Hammye Arthur Hatch Russ Haube Joan Haverstock Bob Hayes Sandra Heffley Kay Hehl Janice Helmick Darlene Hemming Gary Henry Bill Herring Phil Hines Mark Hitchcock Sally Hoagland Phyllis Hoerig Pat Holden Bob Holder Fred Houck Sandra Huber Judy Huff Judy Huffer Ken Huling Helen Hunt Dwayne Jeffrey JoAnn Johnson Charles Jones Don Kellermeyer Tom Kellermeyer Robert Kingsley Jim Kirk Tom Klosinski Tom Kochendorfer Sharon Koester Carol Kolb Richard Kron Howard Kreutzfeld Sue Kreutzfeld Barbara Krolak Sharon Kron Roger Krueger Gary Kuehnle Katherine Kuhn Producing A Fine Afrembbf is K' , fx S' t T i ' k t l'ey H QE? Ho- V 8 ,. , R 73 in ui' if '1 Q 'm,..- X 1 . s,g?,.,w , QE' . :Q V-I . JV KI , ii 1 ,ice K 7 44 . af . 1 ,gifs J W ff I - k':: J 4 ' if XR evo A V V s - N, I My J M W V X ' .Z g K e x ' M K A Q J A5 eg : c get xc TT: --.1 3 X K. 3 s 'iff A l . if 4 . x Ex ' U s, 'KF Members of the choir for the Junior Assembly-Judy Huthr, Bonnie Ra 49 hilly, Jim Vischer, and Howard Williams-get together for a practice session Receiving Sparkling Rings ! li X 'a fa QQ U . J 1' K, K H 4 .. ., K ' . , 1 , Q ' iw Q . QA , Q Qi Qi I by if i L it ' J L f f ' 'ii l 5 .I y - - ' I ' ' ' e gagw-ww'?d1C1E?E'K15fiw-133' Eff. .- - 5 QQ 1 - '- ' 1 . . T W Q J :EI . , , Q - -' .L Q fc Q gg ,Q gg QQ .Q Q v.,L Q . 5 Y . . sw K 4: .1 r V ' o l ' 7 . , . ,.i- -fi' Wiii'L ,g A f : . ., N ., , 'Q ' 'f' 1 , . B 1 w l J J Q 'i Q,.,t QQ QQQ ,M .. QQ . i .-1 Q AQ Qf H' ip Q L L ,n,. in JE 1 .J JW Sue Marchant and Danny Cain seem pleased as they reflect on the plans they made for the Junior Prom of which they were co- chairmen. 6? 12.15 -f .t,- ::--Qg 2 Msg gm-V I li: 1. 3,5 W 0 2. fe ,fx - it i .135 If ,, 50 Larry Lambert Sharon Laney larry Lavigne Karen Leidel Frank Lendecker Carol lengel Diane Linler Shirley Locke Dianne Lupton Ronald Lynch Bob Mack Jerry Mallett Sue Marchant Dan Marsonek Barbara Martin Carolyn Martin Barbara Martini Ray Marvin Jerry Mason Ben McConnell Sharon McCormick Priscilla McKay Shirley Medere Judi Meredith Judy Myers Norma Meyer Carol Michalak Barbara Miller Dean Miller Pat Miller Pot Miller Carole Milosh Carl Mock Tom Molik Gorden Mollenhauer Bob Montgomery Claude Morrette Judy Morrette Janet Morrison Ron Mortemore Nancy Moss Reggie Moxley Karl Mustafoga Charles Nelson Bill Nickels Don Nofzinger Tom Nohl Karyl Olsen Sondra Paquette Norman Patterson Pat Patterson Janis Pellek Sandra Pertner Joy Peterson Ginny Petrucha Sylvia Philabaum Lyman Phillips Larry Pilzecker Paul Piotrowski Phyllis Pugh Judy Putnam Carol Quick Bonnie Rohilly Beverly Rohm Planning A 'Www Forgotten Prom ws: K I R! if . cf , my , if Y Q f Jiri fi Q.. A SM. H fi J W me-sr ' AFS Q? he . C . ,, y . Q . mf , ' 1,37 Q E ! I a P .S 1 l . , in in Q . XM- - 5 , .. E :ii 'gm ., K I ' N . Z.. i Z f 4 l X if Q.: i 3 R ,nr , ' . ,M , , ws , . -fp , 1-v gs H' ' Hoff . ' ' Y ix. : A K 4 ' 1, 'Ni .. . V X 'Y NP 2 '-, ,f' . ' l 51 ' umm--if Excelling In Honor! E iiix? .--. V 11 V51 3 , 25 Q, K 35 it K if Z' . la ,, is K L ,xii ig. Us mi- 1 ,fs Y 3 if MYVX Kwai' f ' 0 is ff Q - . my K E I 4 Sql, .... L .ff ' Q i'N59'FfVWW5NS' 1 me een S J lg 52 .lack Reese Linda Regqier Pat Reisener Marilyn Rhoads Herman Rane Joan Rose Dick Rosenbrock Sylvia Rowe Elaine Rule Jay Rutschow John Saddoris Pat Schifter Nan Schultz Don Schwaibold Sharlene Scofield Deborah Sheliield Dick Slovak Charlotte Smith Dan Smith Judy Smith Leo Smith Nancy Smith Terry Smith Rita Snyder Ronald Spalding Jim Speer .lim Stagg Alfred Stanberry Tom Stanley Jerry Stewart Jerry Suchy Joyce Swartz Sheila Sweeney Jack Swy Jim Tassel! Dick Tattersall Norm Taylor Karo Thatcher Janice Tippie Mary Tolland .lay Torok Ray Trznadel Dan Tschan Jim Turner Leslee Van Dyke Jim Vischer Chuck Wadsworth Beverly Wagner Karlene Wagner Marlene Warren Dick Webley Janet Webley Pat Welly Thelma Werr Judy Whitaker Jim White Dudley Williams Howard Williams Becky Wilson Arnold Windnagle Jeanette Winland Lauralle Woolover Don Yocum Ruth Zeller Jean Ziemke linda Zillien Jim Zimmerman Jack Zink Landing T he Way To Honor Seated: Donna Korvas, Treasurer, Carol Heil, Vice President: Roger Rife, President: Jean Mohler, Secretary. Standing: Mr. Robert Geis, Advisor. This year we started our high school career. Our first proiect was selecting a candidate for Homecoming queen. Next we entered a float in the Float Contest. We organized a Fund Raising Committee who carried through the sale of shakers and pennants. During the second semester we had a Sophomore Assembly with many in our class contributing their time and talent to make it a hit. One of our most worthwhile proiects was the Sick Fund which enabled us to keep in touch wtih our classmates who were very sick by sending Howers or cards. We wish to thank the upperclassmen and faculty and especially our class advisor, Mr. Geis, who have greatly helped us. Jean Mohler Secretary of the Class l il - 211. if 'Q' of -A n F f A M! fi .i xy EX' liii IL7- fl si 1 JA - fs A in X- s f 1:5 'V ' ' M if A Q-N 'X K Q 7 A Q A W? V 4. ,S . KY I t WS , , ., i g ,vp f:1Q..Q'.1-, at ' ' ff 44 K 3 X 4 , gs a s A ' 81' I f is ' . Q -i is so no ff: J X sv: f -B M 'Q it ' 4 -is' , if ' gli 4' ! z mygff . Q 5. i.,, . . 4 ff Row 1: Roberta Adams, John Adison, Ronald Adlington, Charles Alexander, Ronald Anderson, Horace Ardls, Joe Askern. Row 2: Jane Bache, Alice Baker, Billie Baker, Patty Baker, Jeanne Baronas, Robert Bartley, Kathryn Becker. Row 3: Robert Beckman, Marilyn Belcher, Mildred Belcher, Sue Belcore, William Bellair, Donna Benner, Delcie Birr. 54 I w' The Clam of 58 Ei 3' Qs' . 1 ' I ' V 1 f S 3 1 in Q at -- 1 L Q - A A Q . F .... t is' gg :gl x' ,AU R e ,E , ,C , Effmx 1:2 U ' Nl. sl 43- X .X F 1 5 ,Q , ,M wX,f,,Mf-', K Rye we g A A . We --Hitrf-was-eg B1 . - 1 ' as -5 1 'iq it . hkzu Q at A 5 Row I: Steve Bishop, Ron Booth, Clarence Borchardt, Jim Boschard, Norma Brodbeck, Carolyn Brown, Vemon Browning. Row 2: Barry Budbill, Bennie Bugg, Chuck Burge, Claude Burton, Kenny Caims, Wayne Camell, Barb Cassidy. Row 3: Ann Cassill, Pat Cherry, Judy Christen, Bonnie Clausing, John Cleary, Mary Connin, Ed- ward Cook. ' if A51 ' X. 1- 'ij U -. my , T . 'A if Q, B A if an 2 r S . I B I 5, ' , K B Y' B 4 y v mfr, . J, 1 - ki Wig , . , , 541, ' AW 13 2 1 i t 3 f. V f-. . 3 as . '5 it ,D if 1 9 . t if X' ' at , , ' mmwrfrrks-1f.',i.h 4 S . i '2 n vt 1 ' wi . 3 t at ' X' J' f' Row 4: Henry Cordle, Dave Crabtree, Jerry Craig, Diane Desheglgr, John The feature movie is uppermost in the minds of Bonnie Dickerson, larry Dix, Ruth Dobson. Row 5: Janet Dowling, Dave Ebersole, clawing' Lindo HOUSIUY: and Sv' Rvmmel 95 HWY sive Beatrice Edwards, David Eisinger. Row 6: Dorothy Elg, Kenny Erwin, Mar- 'Mi' 'ickeh 79 Miss Bin'- garet Evans, Sharon Faller. ' 55 3' 2: 'S Succeizjul In Past Projkecty k KK.' f if A :fre 'f S34 F' Xl- ' , ,, - ,fx .V ,K . i K ,... ' f-1 -, fi J F if e S- I M n if . C ,Xin in 49 N K - ' I X, if 7 V j ' Q . K S . .1 1 B eff: f J W r it f ,f 9 X g . . D K Q, ,' f . : , l , f V E . X,,.., ,,,,.. , K, f ,K . 5 gk, 55 V, 'fn' -gil K , J' ,N X 'R ' I , ka? ffl, iz gi: 4 A Lk.' ,it 5? A N if -..- 5- l- NN J , 5 5 . . . is X . . U K K I Q 3, -fm 1 233 ff 'fn Q S : rt., - . Hifi' if f ,gg sl .5 - - 5 . .A ., JP K 7 , 2, S., ,E V V :H Y ,H 1' ...twig K . . . W- K 1 N 'QQ -Q fn. an 1 be A Z. In , 19 ,- -wg V5 L. 'I w ' ' w ,ff . 1 , fi: .X if ,ff i L ' - 3 . Bi r fr 2. -' J . vis givh if fy iff?-f t X F X Row I: Royal Fast, Pam Fenn, Sharilyn Floering, Al Foley, Nancy Ford, Sharon Forman, Margaret Fountain. Row 2: Betty Freels, Pat French, Chester Frisinger, James Fritz, Evelyn Garner, Jerry Garrett, Terry Garrett. Raw 3: Donald Geis, Jim Gillespie, Jim Gosciniak, Barbara Gott, Tom Granata, Randal Grant, John Graves. N 5 A Mex: ' '. 5 : i Q,,,:g fri , .- I -prey , , W. I M , W B i 25 Y, 1 ' 5 , my 5 - A ' ' -, Q f ,. Lg: :, - 5 X i i - iw 28.55-wg: ii 'J Y , t gf - 3, sm' Row 4: Connie Grohawski, Dick Halferty, Danny Halsey, Sue Hammye, Listening to Julius Caesar records seems to be an in- Patsy Harrell, Pat Hayden, Albert Hazlewood. Row 5: Donna Hearson, triguing occupation for Dale McCullough, Jeanne Kristine Heath, Carol Heil, Tom Heisler. Row 6: Betty Hendricks, Orval Baronas, Sharon Faller and Barbara Morrow. Herzig, Tom Herzig, Bill Hider. 56 T fying New Venture! A . M . Q ' ' 'S s if' L ' . gy ,. I r vxt X -iv A J raw v L. Q ge J L . Q :ex H but he ' Lf, X ,,:. :iff All be . ' ar- ' yi n s - A Ei si is ' 1, ff Q fn If-Q1 '- .. 1 -' ' . . ' Q4 E 4 I k 3 ef. Adi 'ds Row I: Jim Hier, Philip Hill, Sue Hines, Sharon Hingsr, Leopold Hoerig, Carol Holly, Carol Holton. Row 2: Charles Hopkins, Orlo Hopkins, Jennie Hosack, Linda Housley, Ray Houffekier, Sue Huber, Darrell Huling. Raw 3: Sandra Hutchinson, Kenneth Jacoby, Margie Jenne, Virginia Johns, Dan Johnston, Virginia Jones, Dick Juers. 'gs fy J 511 ff Ti V , . Q In 0 .gm N X 5 f' S 4 R JV, , ' Q ,. ,Q V , b :W . , ' I A L L , L VL X W . J , X -. N N i, iq . -X. , i :ff K . U ,A , l ',., gg S V . y My M4 .. A ' 7 V . 4' E V . I. !-4 6 -ff fm t . . Row , , y, o e ur , anise Kish, Sherry Kizer. Row 5: Dale Knepper John Kondash D K , , onna orvas, Larry Kreff, Gary Krieger, Virginia Krupinski, Rosalie Kucera. R 6: . . . ow Louie Kunzler, Gary Landis, Noreen LaPomr, Jack Larson, Carolyn Lassen, Judy LaVigne, Ronald Lee. 57 4: Naomi Kanavel, Marcia Kendall Bob Killion Ruth Kingsle Car l K' k J Z5 gl Accepting The Challenge my , ' ,,,,. . Qi WW A L 3 Aww Ss., W' R , , ..,k K it s p K is K fi. ? A Q, 5560 ., W, gr: d,,,f' . sf .. D X eeee i I ,,, ,q F' L.: e + '41 1-f time r r 4 3 :mfg J e f me f fi 2: L K r ' Y ki- .. iv- : . . . ff 'Q 94 I Q 5' , J M , . . , .rf . , if A ' ,Q- ' J' 5 M95 ,Jr . H . 54 . Row I: Dianne LeFebvre, Norman Lehman, Bonnie Lengel, Kenny Lenhart, Richard Letson, Dave Lietzke, Char- lotte Locke. Row 2: Jim Long, Janet Longanbach, Ramona Lotridge, Phyllis Mann, Daniel Maraugha, Bonnie Matthews, Pat Matuszynski. Row 3: Willard McCartney, Jim McCaw, Dale McCullough, Terry McDonald, Ro- land Mcllhargie, Katherine McKnight, Evelyn McNealy. at . H L 5. 1 'lf' QQ' . 3' 3 fi. 11 'Yi' Q , 2 . , Q X A xx ff 'Rf xii- K n , ., A : Q 'iw X 9 M X h we .11 L, K., N J ' . 5, Q l ' , - G,- D fires ' D 'M I ' ver Sy QR , :rg , -. Q- . . A Q at - Q J fgfls. - P- In J 5 5 Q , ,.:,.1 1 I . ' Q 5,23 ' . , r 'ggf ye 'ii 'E ,D il 3 f 5 P K m, ,.,, iw : , ' J ls, TM ig? 3 . f ra Ai -1 Row 4: Sharon Meck, Janet Melchior, Glory Mercurio, Sandra Minnick, Sandra Mitchell, Margie Mittendorf, Jean Mohler. Row 5: Pat Montoni, Helen Moon, Pat Moore, Dick Morrette, Martha Morrill, Evelyn Morris, Bar- bara Morrow. Row 6: John Mosher, Sally Moyer, Judy Muir, Larry Murdock, Jim Myers, Ralph Neeper, Dick Nelson. 58 Of High School Wmfk , Q -. t E . i K Eli . ,L U F ' B , S2 J t ' ,WF S xt oo PM 1- L A X - ig? - . A X ,Q A no ,, 5 . ., V. -. , C ' t K , A , I k z x K , W K l X m y k k b V if J f Q V 1 S S S . , '.:' Raw 1: Kenneth Nicholson, Elwyn Nieman, Jim Oberle, David Olen baugh. Row 2: Carol Otto, Joyce Pack, Sharon Paquette, Pat Parme Row 3: Jim Paxton, Henry Plontz, larry Pool, Jim Posadny, Bob Po ws , . 1 - . 1, 1 . g f ,, 'M .. ,. x '..t V' f J x 1 ' t I 2? Row 4: Bob Ramey, Barbara Rapp, Dick Reighord, Nan Reimschussel, Bob Rhodes, Betsy Riemenschneider, Roger Rife. Raw 5: Carol Rohlman, Wes- ley Rubadeux, Sue Rummel, Kent Schepler. Row 6: Judy Schiffer, Carol Schulz, Sue Scofield, Virginia Scofield. 59 eck, Mark Orde, Scott Orwig, Vern Osen- Iee, Jim Patten, Pat Patterson, Bob Paxton. st, Blaine Puterbaugh, Judy Raeske. ' s m Q La M H -I. -f sf S? if fx 1, 1, ,fly f f' ' I , 'V Pat Matuszynski and Dee Yeager look on as Carolyn Brown adds up the receipts for the sale of shakers, hold to build up their class treasury. 5 P' A J Completing Many Activitzkf s i u it j.. -E L 4 K ' , 5 X ', H 'L A , ,YE f 'H . ' -if gig i K six: is K. to ' 4-4+ - ' F -I - . V A . A A ' 3. gi 554 .. ' , ' of - fx 4' - . R 1 ' I... . - ' ' '35 . m . ' 'F ff A V L,,, , f 3, .. Tu . . g..g , , A , N, ,qw ., - s 3 :j?,',j. 5 ,Y I , - 1 , s S fl 2 -.W-,1 .....,.. , - ,W . a- 15 i NX S r A i A 'WN- . is 7 . rf Z V K LV 1 , ' N. 3 JE. 7, W A to if , ' , K 13 Q 9 A ye 'V' V i 5 A ' ' L 6 in in S- gl my J I 3 L ,gg r K f I .mag ' Row I: Curt Sellick, Lois Selter, Bill Shaner, John Sharpless, Mary Sheets, Ruth Silvers, Edward Slack. Row 2: Terry Sloan, Bob Smith, Geoffry Smith, Nancy Snidak, Jim Snyder, Paulo Snyder, Ruth Spaulding. Row 3: Tom Spaulding, Lila Spencer, Shirley Sprague, Frank Stewart, Mariory Sullivan, Allen Taylor, Bill Taylor. nah. A few of the Sophomore Assembly committee gather on the steps. From left to right on the bottom step are Judy Christen and Sally Moyer, Paula Snyder and Pam Whalen on the middle step, and Roger Rite and Jim Gillespie on the back step. iff, , ggi I ,sg ' KA I Y i rxo. ' I E W for 'W '1 A in arf ' Row 4: Billie Taylor, David Teal, Carol Thompson, Pat Thompson, Bill Thomsen, Dave Torok, Gary Turner. Row 5: Jean Turner, Judy Turner, Bill Umlauf, Larry Van Drieson. Row 6: Shirley Vesey, Dick Vincent, Joan Vogeli, Fred Vollmar. 60 Awaiting Next Year With Eagewws: 'ix ,, E XN.. K J V ,E h A se . 1. g , SE' fx i s AQ, Q I if .r eq, ' ' , . A 'Q , g X. f:-if .ig . 2 f iit M ' 3 I f e S V -- 4X A J s Row 1: Bob Vrooman, Judy Wachter, Bonnie Wag Warner. Row 2: Larry Weidineer, Juanita Weiric ner, Carolyn Wagner, Denis Ward, Wayne Warfield, Jerry h, Jim Walton, Don West, Pam Whalen, Bob Wheat, Vivian ll, Bill Whitt, John Wiley, Cathie Wimmers, Jim Wisniewski, White. Row 3: Jo Ann Whitehead, Melva Whitmi Bob Wood. y fr'-' Row 4: Sharon Woodrow, Frank Wotring, Dee Yeager, 1 ,,, l :YJ Dave Ziegler, Paul Ziegler, Cliff Ziems. Absenteu: Jeanette Baronas, Thomas Burke, Kenneth Connin, Judy Cottrell, Chester Johnson, Ward New, Larry Schultz, Bill Staley, Bob Tyson, Carl Yuill. 5 ' 1 l ' SB .. t if irwswf A AM, 2 I +- 'X 5 5 13 1 Virginia Johns, Ginny Hosack, Janet Longanbach, and Sharilyn Floering C78 busily engaged in sewing a fine seam. ol Nllqgm, Eli v . ,,x...iL-- 5 -Q- 8 i J, '..sf?f Q w Www: Qi,-kL?i,5's if 'x Q s,x -nil NW' k .Fw THE CLASSRCOMS Y Row I: Sue Hines, Carolyn Lassen. Row 2: Sue Warren, Beverly Wagner, Ronnie Hall, Ellen Kucera, Roberta Adams, Carol Heil. Row 3: Carol Kolb, Sandra Pertner, Bonnie Matthews, Larry Pool, Pat Matuszynski, Donna Korvos, Carol Schulz, Jim Gillespie, .lim Hier. Row 4: Ramona Lotridge, Don Kellermeyer, Ed Slack, Carolyn Brown, Lila Spencer, Bob Garner, Dick Schondel. CAMPUS CUBS, Row 1: Douglas Erwin Frank Stewart Jerry Clifton, Bob T ' ' ' ' K 71 1' 0 f' ' Spencer, Gary Godbey. Row 2: Dick Nelson, Jay Torok, Carl Mock, Bob b tl Li P 1 Montgomery, Bob Garner. Row 3: Dick Schondel, Don Kellermeyer. i Q s K ffl 64 Whitmer is very proud of their Marching and Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Har- mon Miehls. With the help of the Band Boos- ters' Club and business places who generous- ly contributed to the band uniform fund, the band was able to obtain new uniforms this year. The second annual Band Tag Day was held in October and turned out very well. The marching band displayed all their drills at the football games. The band's precision and skill brought them wide acclaim this year. The Campus Cubs started their year by playing at an after-game dance and con- tinued at various events throughout the year. S X xv .9-iifggi Row 1: Sue Belcore, David Torok. Row 2: Dick Slovak, Linda Regnier, Mary Connin, Gary Godbey, Bob Spencer. Row 3: Dee Yeager, Dick Nelson, Orval Herzig, Kenny Cairns, John Sharpless, Kenny Erwin, Frank Stewart, Jerry Clifton. Row 4: Douglas Erwin, Mark Orde, Tom Kellermeyer, Dale Kneeper, Pat Reisener, Nan Schultz, Sharon Crawford, Bob Montgomery, Bill Newell, Jay Torok, Carl Mock. Raw 5: Jerry Mallett, Judy Huffer, Thelma Werr, Marilyn Rhoods, Mr. Miehls, director. MAJORETTES and DRUM MAJOR: Marilyn Rhoods, Thel ITIG Werr, Judy lA1.fflf1'lt' Al7l.l1.f12T HW MY M e - The maiorettes and drum major proudly wore their new uniforms this year. Last Moy, they lz D iourneyed to Paulding, Ohio, where they im- Q' proved their special skills. On the football Ei ii X-N field they were able to show their talents to i ml M, great advantage. To be eligible to be a ma- iorette, a girl must be able to play a musical 'g instrument during concert season and also to twirl a baton with great skill. The drum ma- ior and the maiorettes were responsible for their own routines in the band show. P 'unme- Iwi! 65 Acquiring And Dwfelopingf .cl--A.. Woodshop is one of the most practical cours- es at Whitmer. The sophomores may not use the power tools until the second semester. As iuniors, students select their own proiects, while the seniors are assigned one proiect and allowed to choose the rest. Drawing helps to develop the skills which will enable one to make worthy use of leisure time. Russ Miller, Carlos Jarrin, Dick Curley, and Orin Dent demonstrate ways of cutting wood. Tom Spaulding, Danny Tschan, and Sam Davie investigate a new house plan. X Z Ku-If The purpose of Trades and Industries class is to teach individual responsibility, to develop proper attitudes and abilities in working with others, and to develop a sense of dis- cipline for shop activities. lt familiarizes stu- dents with present industrial conditions and develops appreciation ot the code of good workmanship. This course is also given to create more opportunities for the large per- centage of pupils who do not attend college. 1 , -eq I L an 1 l yt Cliff Brown, Ron Mortemore, and Jerry Suchy work diligently on one of the many types of machines. A .Sitmfly Hand And Ml'71d ,gx'i ,. ', .A '5 R' 5' 1 F Tv if A , .vp L QQ., N ' JT' it 53 w-' J 4 4 ' F ,-- J 5.5 T sas' .Hsu . ' . U , , Betsy Riemenschneider guards Sharon Doren in a nimble game of basketball. - uhh: .s '. i ' -. Qvv1lV'5Y ' 'J ,P f '-1 s us. .4 R Shirley Renninger tries her skill at parking. Driving has become a popular course. The students are taught the proper way to drive, safety measures, and cour- tesy. After passing the state driver's examination, the stu- dent receives his license. Whitmer's gym classes offer eight sports along with tum- bling tothe students. Tumbling which begins before second semester is partly Co-ed. Those girls who don't tumble take dancing, which prepares them for the Annual Circus. -.wx mga. ,, X -,Q 'Y X. V T - L Ai. I ...,. . 4. ., 'M ...wwe Q. . vs r 'f M ' A K . .i 1 ,si , f 'A ' ti K: .m . . i .' A-.' 4 fran- 'TWT-fl' 'tl -L s 9' 5, - ' s.. ,, c ' -- 1 ' Speedball is a rough and tumble sport for 67 , . boys. 'H :L J' K f 't' 'Hifi' X 4 Gail Haney and Bob Norris exhibit an over-the-head swan, RL . .s .ss- 'Y . h Agfa -,..,,,r -Q ., 'A ' ' riff . ' , usa.. sv K T .. N T' . f - ' - v . x T 4 . 'as' as pq. - T ppnwe-ffvfr'G i t ' K M - V- J. T T ' . -N N' E LRV V 1 NJ tr . 56 - . 'R' f , Doesn't Carolyn Brown look intent about her new outfit? First year sewing presents many interesting activities along with learning the basic principles of sewing. Discussions are also held concerning good grooming and clothing. Second year sewing brings a field trip, and the students are taught how to design dresses among other proiects. fi. R A MKTURE PERSON Przparzvzg For T be Future The cooking class has guests! During the two years of cooking that Whitmer offers, the basic skills used in the kitchen are learned. The students learn the creation of the simplest dishes as well as the pur- chasing of kitchen equipment, both of which are a great help to any student now and in the future. Psychology class, whose main objective is to help students understand the problems they encounter in and out of school, also acquaints them with the dilterent aspects of mental hy- giene. The class is open to seniors only, who learn to become more effective and mature students. Independent re- search and class discussions are an important part of the course. The Family Living course tries to give each person a positive outlook on life ad- justment through understand- ing themselves and others. Darla Petrucha points out to Karen Marrow, Bill Mack, and Jim Vogelsang what makes a mature person. G1.l'1.11g To Utlawcr Row 1: M. Mittendorf, J. Rutschow, H. Hunt, J. Whitaker, C. Morrette, R. Mittendorf, G. Ford, D. Fritz, P. Jackson, R. Liske, F. Folger, B. Montgomery, Halferty, R. Kingsley, C. Schulz, P. Matuszynski. Row 2: F. Rice, E. Heer, G. G. Baringer, T. Herzig, D. Bean, S. Forman, D. Yeager. The library has three fundamental purposes, of which the students should take full advantage: to teach students to use the library to better advantage, to supply adequate re- sources, and to instill the love for reading books. Every hour of the school days Hnds busy students making use of the library. This year the Library Council consists of twenty-three mem- bers, who work in the library under the able supervision of Miss Brown. They have numerous duties, among them being in attendance at a class every Thursday morning, and hav- ing regular library assignments. They also check out and shelve books, arrange periodicals, and aid students in find- ing what they are seeking. The Council's social activities included giving a tea for teachers and parents, sponsoring a candy sale, and pre- senting a biennial book bazaar. i 3 ,sq v, M, . a .4 g ' ' it A LIBRARIAN: Miss Brown l-5 Learning and Pmctzkmg the K l 3 I 1 mwvf, Judy Workman, Society Editor, Alice Curson, Sports 8. Managing Editor, Judy Thyer, Co-Editor, Connie Campbell, Co-Editor, Carol Horvath, Front Page Editor, Carla Kurz, News Editor. Q 4-.5 rpj, 4 ,U 'N 4-S 5' . Nik' A S Mr. Alvarado, Advisor. Seated: Pat Shook, Proofreader, Beverly Ely, Page Make-Up. Standing: Dave Neal, Sports Writer, Gary Heckman, Cartoon Artist, Marcia Flynn, Feature Editor, Mr. Alvarado, Advisor First year students: Jerry Stewart, Linda Regnier, Donna Bowman, Gary Godbey, and Rita Snyder. 70 FLYING W Requirements for the Flying W staff are that each member must have had at least one year of iournalistic training, which is usually received during their iunior year, and must be able to write good news sto- ries for the paper. The flrst year iournalism class acts as reporters, while the staff members do the actual administering and put- ting out of this publication. The Flying W is a weekly paper and is sold on that basis every Friday. undamentalf of fournalzlrm Dianne Fornwall, Associate Editor, Marilyn Bost, Editor, Don Kellermeyer, Layout Editor, Russ Miller, Sports Ed- itor, Jean Ziemke, Activities Editor, Mrs. Towe, Advisor. I 1? ...Si . 'H Seated: Pat Reisener, Jr. and Soph. Editor, Gary Ford, Asst. Activities Editor. Standing: Thelma Werr, Classroom Editor, Sharon Cermak, Co-Senior Editor, Erwin Heer, Photo. Editor, Tom Kochendorfer, Asst. Sports Editor. Mrs. Meyer, First semester Advisor. With the l956 Oracle sta1 f's selec- tion of the sight theme in the early fall, planning the dummy of the year- book became the maior task of the -V editors and their assistants under the advisorship of Mrs. Meyer and, later in the year, Mrs. Towe. After this ini- tial planning came the scheduling of photographs, the writing of copy and the pasting up of finished photos. The all-important deadlines were met with the staff devoting their time and talent, even beyond the regular class hour. When the last pages of the Oracle were sent to the printer, the class be- came lnvolved Wm' 'he loumalmlc Jim Lorrow, Advertising, Rusty Dresch, Sales Manager, John Ondrus, Advertising Manager problems of 'he newspaper and 'he Kay Hehl, Business Manager, Larry Dexter, Advertising, Bob Christen, Photographer. Ab 'eclmlques of creonve wrmng' sentees: Sylvia Linton, Co-Senior Editor, Herman Rone, Asst. Jr. and Soph. Editor. 7l Rzzzking Vozkfzr I 11 -wl- GLEE CLUB, Row 1: P. Cherry, B. Wagner, S. Hingst, J. Pack, P. Mann, P. Pcrmelee, N, Brodbeck, B. Gott, J. Melchoir, R. Silvers, J. Hosock, S. Minnick, C. Colling, L. LaPoint, Mr. Brown. Row 2: C. Grohowski, B. Jones, V. While, E. Garner, S. Scofield, J. Kish, J. Christen, A. Ccsslll, C, Holden, K. Becker, B, Freels, S. Moyer, M. Morrill, D. Elg. 72 ILIFHIOIQ' Ufzdw' M11 Brown Row 1: J. Workman, D. Vernier, C. Campbell, B. Snyder, D. Petrucho, J. Lupton, D. Litske, A. Hatch, J. Vischer, T. Klosinski, J. Murray, B. McCartney Ross, R. Lee, L. Murdock, N. Couture, L. Stieb, R. Ziegler, S. Kreckow, C. V. Browning, W. Seguine, R. Korn, B. Posadny, S. Wilson, B. Flegle. Row 4 Milosh, J. Weirich, P. Gonyer. Row 2: C. Quick, L. Rarick, B. Jenne, P. Mere- D. Dorner, C. Gilbert, B. Bruck, B. Rahilly, J.Vogelsang, B. Holder, L. Phillips dith, E. Fritz, B. Hider, B. Taylor, N. Lehman, D. Jettrey, P. Everett, V. Pe- C. Morrette, H. Bennett, H. Borden, K. Nickelson, J. Kondash, R. Rhodes, S trucha, D. Bowman, B. Urton, K. Bergstrom. Row 3: K. Lydal, K. Olsen, D. Linton, J. Bowles, S. Hoagland, Mr. Brown, director. Norma Brodbeck, Carla Kurz and Connie Campbell display their talents at the organ as Mr. Brown looks on. A Cappella Choir, under the fine direction of Mr. Clyde Brown, has completed a worth- while year. ln addition to participating in many school assemblies they have sung for various organizations throughout the com- munity. These talented voices were heard at the annual Christmas and Spring Festivals. Around Christmas time their gay voices rang throughout the halls. The Girls' Glee Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to practice for their participation in the Spring and Christmas Festivals. These girls sing three and four part songs. The maiority of them are chosen for A Cappella Choir in their iunior year. Dale Knepper, Sue Scofield and JoAnn Whitehead dis- play Latin proiects. Learning Many Languagfar r i R-wig-ir: ' W' .M ' K E5 Wesley Seguine shows Carol Behr where a Spanish pos- session is located. Latin aims to strengthen the correct usage of English gram- mar, to increase the vocabulary of our own language, and to prepare students for a legal or medical career. The aim of courses in Spanish is to learn to speak another language and to appreciate the culture and customs of other countries. K., one .,. y. Q gi In E 5 Q Ji Ethel Lewis goes over her speech while Charles Nelson gives his approval. Finishing their senior term papers are Sharon Cermalq Carol Slovak, Bill Weber, Sue Warren, .ludy Thyer and Janice Martin. The English Department set its goals high for the year. It stressed greater reading comprehension, neatness, and ac- curacy in writing, an increase in the ability to express and organize one's thoughts, and emphasis on extensive reading. Throughout the year movies of the classics were shown to all the classes. Students in the speech classes learn how to speak clearly and how to get their ideas across most effectively to an audience. Studying For Future Career! Gloria Mittendorf proves her selling ability to Russ Miller. Judy LaVigne looks on while she is being shown how to write a check. Nancy Couture and Peggy Brown are timing Peggy Gonyer an the electric typewriter. x tg George Baringer and Pat Schiffer write out their lesson in shorthand. There are many business courses offered at Whitmer that prepare the students for future business careers. Any student who plans to work in an office or attend college should have at least one semester of typing. Office Prac- tice is advanced typing plus filing and other fundamentals. Sales is offered in order to pre- pare the student to meet the obiections of a customer. Bookkeeping students learn how to keep a record of money and accounts of profit and loss in business. Students that take Economics are taught to be thrifty with money. Business Science includes all business transactions. In order to be able to do steno- graphic work, students take Shorthand I and ll. Business Law and Economics are valuable assets to the students planning business ca- reers. Hzktory And Sczknce N...-ef K 'vu will 4 l f ,Q , 5' Q , ,Q 'V Ie A L' ,K P Q ,K g ,mf Y 8.5.23-., Jerry Mallett, Jim White, and Bill Hider explore the inner part of the ear. ,NM ...... The Physical Science Department includes Biology, Physics Physical Science, and Chemistry. These subjects are neces- sary for those students who are planning a career in the field of natural sciences. Students, who enjoy working in the laboratory, are of- fered Physics and Chemistry. Biology and Physical Science open up the fascinating world of nature to the students elect- ing these courses. Advanced Biology is of most interest to those students planning to enter this field. Observing the mysterious static electricity are Doug Butler, Myrle Straton, Bonnie Hill, and Bill Weber. P'--Si I 'ls it supposed to do that? asks Tom Kellermeyer, Jerry Clifton, Bob Montgomery, Brenda Glottes, and Ron Lynch during a chemistry experiment. 76 Capturing sf1fll1l'7Zf.l', I11ft'1'Lll'f foil my ,ix r LJ X, .. jf. , f m. tb ',,.?. bp , - rw ' 351' -, FF' rv-.sv 2 .-.vo 'nw N K The work of these three Geometry students should bring three-sided results. Seek and ye shall find is proven by Sylvia Peuhl to Pat Jackson and Ellen Kucera. rl 1 Effective citizenship is the goal of Civics along with preparation for voting and the ability to know and understand a citizen's responsi- bility to the national, state, county, and town- ship governments. Through World History the student learns the background of civiliza- tion and is given an over-all picture of what constitutes relations among people and na- tions. American History and Contemporary History, a new course offered this year, give an invaluable understanding of past and present events to the student. Whitmer's Math Department consists of General Math, Algebra, Advanced Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry, and Trigonom- etry, one or more necessary for students whether they are college-bound or preparing for everyday living. il, 1 is gi sa ef . l 'S , -- .rl I Mark Barton, Marilyn Bost, and Judy Workman begin to realize the great importance of local and national elections as they scan newspaper clip- pings of election results. nxm as ,. sr S is - X ACTIVITIES l- Guzkling and Gowrnhzg il student government with Bonnie Clausing, sec., Allen Patrick, pres., and Sue Gorrell, treas. Student Council, as in years past, has done a fine iob as Whitmer's student government. Their first proiect of the year, the Sportsman- ship Contest, was getting under way as stu- dents again adiusted to Whitmer's curriculum. The Sportsmanship Contest, which was devel- oped two years ago by the Toledo Area Stu- dent Council, has greatly helped to improve sportsmanship at Toledo and area schools' many sports events. Their motto, Be A Mod- est Winner And A Good Loser, can be seen on posters throughout Whitmer. The Council also sponsored Whitmer's Homecoming dance. This year they have gone on to organize Student Court, where student lawbreakers are given trial and iudged by their own stu- dent body. Mr. Zahn has been their capable advisor, guiding them in their activities throughout the year. Allen Patrick, Whitmer's Student Council president, is also president of the Toledo Area Student Council and vice-president of the Ohio Association of Student Councils. Other Whitmer students who are otticers in the Toledo Area Student Council are Sue Warren, assistant corresponding secretary, and Marilyn Bost, corresponding secretary. Row 1: J. Thyer, B. Clausing, A. Patrick, S. Gorrell, M. Bost, B. Riemenschneider. Row 2: Mr. Zahn, Adviser, S. Warren, T. Ward, P. Shook, J. Conover, D. Morrette, N. Reimschussel, B. Martin, S. Laney. 80 Studwzt ACl1.1'1'f12if vgix f N' 1 ek 'J sux -L -4 A. Patrick, Prosecuting Attorney, J. Conover, Judge, Mr. Zahn, Advisor, and F. Moores, Court Clerk, help to put Student Court into action. Student Court is shown, around table, D. Butler, B. Rahilly, S. Brock, P. Fenn, K. Hehl, J. Stagg, D. Yokum, D. Nelson, D. Stagg, R. Rite, and L. Pool. Qt K Row 1: P. Shook, C. Snyder, L. Mortemore, D. Mustafaga, J. Thyer, S. Warren. Row 2: D. Butler, B. Norris, R. Rite, D. Kellermeyer, B. Bartley, A. Patrick, M. Bost, D. Stagg. 8l wt W? J ,.. m X X. K 'Nun K N.-.. The breathless moment ar- rives as each new member's name is called. His face is not quite believing and his hand pauses nervously as he signs his name in the Honor Society membership book. Honor Society again this year inducted Whitmer's top scholastic and active juniors and seniors as members in Whit- mer's highest honorary club. Honor Society sponsors both charitable and social events throughout the year. A victim of polio received all profits from Christmas cards which were sold by the club mem- bers. Members went on a planned trip to see Cinerama HoIiday in Detroit. They have also sponsored an after-game dance. Showing Scbolmtzk Ability Row I: Mrs. Fontaine, A. Stacy, M. Bost, Secretary, dent: D. Stagg, Vice President: C. Horvath. Raw P. Shook, B. Norris, and D. Fornwall. S. Warren, Treasurer: D. Butler, Presi 2: C. Slovak, A. Patrick, C. Campbell if Row I: J. Anstsd, J. Thyer, E. Kucera, M. Rhoads, S. Brock, F. Moores, J. Stagg. Row 2: E. Rule, S. Hoagland, R. Kelly, R. Bluth, D. Williams, A. Hatch, L. Mortemore, S. Peuhl. Meetz'ng The World Cf if il- 'E I lifts K Row 1:J. Ansted, G. Godbey, J. Mallett, D. Williams, sgt. at arms, D. Nel- cera, P. French, S. Dresch, D. Korvas, M. Bost, treas. Row 4: P. Fenn, D son, A. Patrick, C. Frisinger. Row 2: C. Growden, P. Harrell, R. Kucera, M. Fornwall, C. Slovak, C. Lassen, J. Whiteman, J. Torak, C. Campbell, v. pres Kendall, B. Clausing, M. Morrill, S. Minnick, C. Horvath. Row 3: Mr. Zahn, S. Warren, pres., P. Shook, B. Ely, C. Heil. advisor, J. Baronas, F. Moores, B. Rahilly, sec., B. Riemenschneider, E. Ku- . Y . Smeg 5 '1 H-1' le - .Jay Torak, Carol Slovak, Sue Warren, and Ferne Moores help to prepare material for the mock Council of Europe. 83 J. W. C. Under the advisorship of Mr. Zahn, the Junior Council of World Affairs completed another year of promoting interest in international re- lations among the students. A model Council of Europe was presented at the University of Toledo with Whitmer representing Greece. One hundred and eighty students from the Toledo area took part in this event on De- cember 7, l955. Among their social activities was a Sadie Hawkins Day dance at which a trophy was given to the best dressed dogpatchers. Part of the proceeds from this dance were used to send a CARE package overseas. Whitmer was fortunate this year to have Connie Campbell as secretary of the Toledo Area Junior Council of World Affairs. B7'1.1lQ1.7IQ I-Ionon L L ff Row 1: D. Stagg, M. Bost, B. Clausing, N. Riemschusel, S. Wilhelm, M. Ewing, C. Horvath. Row 2: L. Smith, D. Bowman, S. Kran, C. Campbell, J. Bowles, N. Schultz, B. Ely, B. Riemenschneider, D. Butler. Whitmer again this year produced winners in the annual Prince of Peace Contest held each year by the Ohio Council of Churches. Any Whitmer student may participate in the contest. lt is a state-wide contest which a student enters at a local level first, all winners of the local contest then go on to district competition, county, semi-finals, and finally all remaining 'CTP' 1 . , ,F V ,WM v iz' e . if xi A Dick Stagg Bonnie Clausing contestants enter the finals. Winners in state finals receive scholarships. Sharon Wilhelm, a senior, this year remained a contestant to the county contest. Sharon was a winner in the local con- test, a winner in the district contest, and came in second in the county contest. '-1 f-5 5 ,, . l Nancy Schultz Sharon Wilhelm T 0 Wb1'tm4'r Row 'l: D. Stagg, F. Moores, N. Mey- ers, R. Lynch, B. Ely, M. Bost, B. Smith, Pres., C. Horvath. Row 2: Miss Hart- sook, Advisor, D. Butler, A. Patrick, J. Bowles, D. Alt, C. Campbell, G. Heck- man, Treos., D. Bowman, Vice Pres., D. Fornwall, C. Growden, Sec. N I THESPIANS. Thespians is not only an honoraryclub at Whitmer but also a national honorary club. This society covers all forty-eight states in addition to the District of Columbia, Alaska, Hawaii, the Panama Canal Zone, Japan, and Canada. Thespians after being inactive for two years was reorganized this year under the super- vision of Miss Hartsook, speech and English teacher. MASQUE AND GAVEI.. Masque and Gavel is one of Whitmer's honorary clubs. To be- come a member, a student must meet the standards of the school scholastically and partic- ipate in speech activities. Throughout the year Masque and Gavel members provide the student speakers needed at lyceums and assemblies. J I 'V Row I: C. Horvath, Pres., D. Stagg, R. Shurtz, Sec.-Treas., J. Thyer, D. Butler, M. Ewing, A. Curson, M. Bost. Row 2: J. Stagg, H. Bennett, G. Heckman, D. Fornwall, J. Conover, K. Hehl, C. Campbell, J. Bryan, Vice Pres., A. Patrick, Miss Hartsook, Ad- visor. Leading the Crzlef for Vzktory Bill Helsel portrays Whitmer's panther. Miss Bires, seated, coaches varsity cheerleaders, left to right, Rusty Dresch, Sue Marchant, and Ann Stacy. Varsity cheerleaders' pep and vitality aroused school and team spirit and influenced many victories. As in years past, the cheerleaders with their advisor, Miss Bires, sold the mums at Whitmer's Homecoming. Under their sponsorship the Kickolii Kapers, an after-game dance, was held in the girls' gym on October 21, 1955. The cheerleaders are chosen in their sophomore year by a faculty committee. Any sophomore is eligible for tryouts. The cheerleaders are then reserves their sophomore year and cheer at all the reserve basketball games. Their proven ability enables them to become varsity their junior and senior years. , 'fiaffigfb Q in Wi ., ,I- U , .V V.. W' sg. . j,.n, ,. ,. V digg- Reserve cheerleaders, Margie Sullivan, Pam Whalen and Pat Montoni, practice on the athletic Held. 86 6 we John Ondrus Gary Hackman Sue Marchant X ' Q S - Q 6 'WMQ2 linda Mortemore Ks eyfm S S .Lp- Sharon Laney Ann Stacy Norma Meyers 87 H Xexx , za. . if Rusty Dresch Rmking The Stafidardf 1 .f-N 4 v i A QUILL AND SCROLL. Row I: J. Workman, C. Campbell, sec.y M. Bost, pres., M. Flynn, vice pres., D. Fornwall, treas. Row 3: Mr. Alvarado, advisor, J. Thyer, G. Hackman, P. Shook, B. Ely, A. Curson, C. Horvath. QUILL AND SCROLL CHESS CLUB Quill and Scroll is a national honor society for high school The Chess Club was reorganized this year under the able journalists. To be eligible, students must have done outstand- guidance of Mr, Adamshick. ing work in iournalism and held above average grades in it. The chief objective of this club is to improve each mem- Each year they hold their traditional initiation for new junior ber'5 understanding of the game of chess. The game pre- Gnd SSnlOI' m6fT1l3efS- sents friendly rivalry among the players while making them Whitmer's Quill and Scroll has two departments, the better friends, Oracle under Mrs. Meyer, and the Flying W under Mr. Alvarado. '.' ., - ss RG E' 5 V 5- CHESS CLUB. Row 1: K. Erwin, B. Vrooman, B. Taylor, B. Burris, pres., F. Stewart, B. Thompson, D. Teal. Row 2: Mr. Adamshick, J. Cleary, A. Hatch, T. Molik, T. Heisler, H. Borden, D. Torok, C. Jones, B. Rhodes, R. Neeper, B. Umlauf. 88 Promoting. Sc1'entMk Study 'Y sv -Q Row 'I: H. Hunt, G. Hall, E. Lewis, sec., C. Gilbert, J. Bache, S. Helfley, J. Bella, R. Neeper, R. Marvin, P. Piotroski, T. Hutchison, B. Garrah. Row 4: Mr Johnston, treas. Row 2: B. Bruck, D. Petrucha, J. Tippie, M. Tolland, J. Geis, advisor, A. Hatch, J. Askren, T. Kellermeyer, D. Neal, D. Kellermeyer Helmek, J. Whitaker, S. Rummel. Row 3: K. Cairns, D. Jetteries, E. Slack, B. pres., J. Torak, T. Allen, H. Borden, sgt. at arms, l.. Pilzecker. Jerry Mercer explains to the rest of the ofiicers how the heart works. 89 SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club sponsored many activities this year under the capable guidance of their advisor, Mr. Geis, ln the fall the members gave a get-acquainted party for the new members at Mr. Geis' home. As a money- making proiect, the club sold shakers, con- fetti, and hats at the football games. Science proiects were constructed by the members and exhibited at the Bowling Green Science Club meet where they were iudged and awarded prizes. At Thanksgiving and Easter, baskets were filled with food and distrib- uted to the needy. Two seniors took the schol- arship tests given by the Westinghouse Cor- poration. The highlight proiect of the club was a spring trip. The club also sponsored a dance, The Record Hop. Prqparing For F. H. A. Row 1: J. Vogeli, J. Ross, N. Sniadak, J. Mohler, J. Hosack, S. Gor- rell, treas. Row 2: S. Marchant, vice-pres., S. Greely, B. Bennett, J. Win- Iand, V. Johnston, W. Buffington, D. Hemming. Row 3: Mrs. Teaderman, ad- visor, H. Hunt, B. Martin, M. Harbauer, J. Fox, J. Longanback, N. Moss, J. Meredith, B. Haverlak, P. Meredith, P. Shadday, sec. Row 4: D. Musta- faga, pres., R. Spaulding, T. Werr, B. Hallett, P. Whalen, D. Linler, J. Bowles C. Lengel, J. Morrette, S. Sweeney, S. Laney. r F. H. A. Future Homemakers of America have had a very active school year. Whitmer's future homemakers began the school year with a ' spaghetti dinner which was prepared and en- ioyed by the club members. The girls with their advisor, Mrs. Teader- man, gave a Christmas party forthe orphans of St. Anthony's Orphanage, at which they made many new young friends. As a money making proiect each year, F.H.A. members sell popcorn at all of Whit- mer's sporting events. Sue Gorrell, Sue Marchant, Donna Mustafaga, and Pat Shadday discuss plans for the next meeting. 90 Future Careers v--M F. N. A. Row I: S. McCormick, A. Hale, B. Smith, D. Korvas, J. Whitehead, C. Horvath, N. Toolooze. Raw 2: Miss Kern, advisor, M. Ewing, C. Kurtis, P. Arnold K. Wagner, B. Wilson, P. Parmelee, N. Sharp, N. Smith. Row 3: R. F. T. A. The Future Teachers of America, advised by Mrs. McKimmy, is a club designed for iuniors and seniors who are interested in teaching as a career. Each F.T.A. member earns fifty points during the year to receive a pin. These members help teachers grade papers, type, substitute for them, and take over all teaching positions on Student Government Day to earn the required fifty points. W Q t?rT'if'? 1 My i 'W' Y . Shurtz, P. Matuzynski, C. Lassen, C. Martin, M. Walker, J. Nelson, M. War- ren, V. Jones, F. Amer, J. Huffer. F. N. A. F.N.A. gives all girls who are interested in nursing as a ca- reer a first-hand view of nursing. They are given a chance to meet and discuss nursing with student and professional nurses. Miss Kern has been their able advisor through the year and has helped F.N.A. organize and carry out their many events, social as well as humanitarian. i F. T. A. Row I: B. Wagner, B. Gar- ner, C. Growden. Row 2: S. Koester, M. Bost, S. Peuhl, F. Moores, S. Dresch, G. Mittendorf, R. Crayford. Row 3: J. Thyer, C. Dallas, B. Ely, J. Bryan, M. Rhoades, E. Eldridge, J. Lewis, D. Fornwall, A. Stacy, R. Dresch, S. Doren. Row 4: Mrs. McKimmy, advisor, D. Lupton, K. Hehl, C. Campbell, S. Kron, D. Kellermeyer, H. Borden, E. Rule, N. Shultz, K. Olsen, S. Kreutz- field. 91 psi I 3 A mateunr Faang The air is charged with electricity as the families of Bromsley and Teel clash. Robert llob Norrisl, Ruthie lCarol Horvathl, and Orpha lBonnie Hilll occupy the sofa and Richard lHal Bordenl, Baxter lDick Staggl, June lDarIa Petruchal, and Millie lPat Shookl are standing. .Is--. 1 de, i.1 '1i X' 3 Wilfred lAllen Patrickl, Pilone lDoug Butlerl, and Agnes lSyIvia Peuhll begin their descent to earth. The Class of '56 presented as its senior play a three-act comedy-fantasy entitled Down To Earth. The plot concerns two angels, Wilfred and Agnes, who descended to earth to pick up a couple of elderly souls named Herman Howell and Augusta Applegate. Their work was interrupted by a half-angel, Pilone, whose mischievous deeds turned the play into a minor uproar. The maior disturbances were caused when Pilone manipulated the ro- mances of three couples. All was not in vain, however, for Pilone fell in love with Augusta's emotional maid, Diana Clump. As all plays must, Down To Earth ended happily. Maid Diana Clump Uo Lewisl looks on while Herman Howell Uim Murrayl and Aunt Augusta lBeverly Elyl dis- cover their love for each other. The Foollzlqbtr ik K Margie, Connie Campbell and Fitz, Bob Norris portray teenagers with Carol Growden, center back, as mischievous Kitty in Seventeenth Summer. JUNIOR PLAY. As the curtains ascended, the class of '56 presented Seventeenth Summer, a three act romance by Maureen Daly. The audience sighed as Marilyn Bost and Doug Butler, as co-stars, brought to life the wonderful memories of that seventeenth summer. Other members of the cast in- cluded Dave Alt, Ferne Moores, Marcia Flynn, Gary Heckman, Bill Mack, Beverly Ely, Carol Growden, Allen Patrick, Dianne Fornwall, Connie Campbell, and Bob Norris. Juniors associated with the play but not seen before the footlights were the stage- hands, make-up and costume committees, and the student director, Connie Campbell. With their help and the capable direction of Mr. Richard Heckman, the class' iunior play met with enthusiastic applause from the audience. Marcia Flynn. S-1--Q ig! -4 Sl' N ol? to college. Seventeenth Summer. Tony, Bill Mack, and Jane, Bev- erly Ely, foreground, visit the Morrow home, where Art, Dave Alt, and Martin, Gary Heckman, can be -. found with Angie's sisters, Marga- L ret, Ferne Moores and Lorraine, Mr. and Mrs. Morrow, Allen Pat- rick and Dianne Fornwall, see Angie Jack, Doug Butler, and Angie, Marilyn Bost, find romance in their Se1'vz'ng the School BIBLE CLUB. Each day Whit- mer students and faculty be- gin their day with a prayer together. This morning prayer is sponsored by the Bible Club which is under the ad- visorship of Mr. Graves. One of Bible Club's chief goals is to promote the study and use of the Bible, not only among Whitmer students but also throughout the community. Whitmer's Bible Club is only one of the many clubs of Toledo who go together for Youth for Christ, helping each to have a better under- standing of the Bible and God, and a well-developed philosophy of life. Row I: J. Amsden, B. Flegle, D. Bean, M. Whitmill. Row 2: C. Kurtis, Sec., B. Martini, Pres., S. Bennett, N. Hughes, S. Forman, P. Evearitt, Treas., C. Dallas, Vice Pres. Row 3: B. Tassoll, V. Jones, J. Melchoir, D. Kneeper, T. McDonald, R. Wheat, K. Becker, N. Brodbeck, D. Elg. Row I: C. Brown, J. Dellabona, J. Speers, A. Lewis, Treas., R. Kelly, Sec., W. Garner, Pres., J. Zink, Vice Pres., -iffybi' R. Mortemore, Sgt. of Arms, K. Huling, Re- porter, J. Saddoris, J. Suchy. Row 2: R. Haube, F. Doniere, R. Hayes, K. Pollex, K. Streb, B. Mack, W. Nickles, R. Gochenour, 2.3 R. Moxley, Mr. Speier, Advisor. X V.I.C. The Vocational Industries Club of Whitmer is a state-wide organization formed by the boys and girls working and studying in Trade and Industrial Education classes in the public schools of Ohio. Its chief purposes are to provide opportunities for the development of leadership in civic, social, and industrial pursuits among the members, to promote high standards of workmanship and scholarship, and to offer opportunities to stimulate interest in educational and wholesome recreational activities. V.l.C. is under the capable direction of Mr. Speier. 94 I 11 M0167 Wayf 1,0 ,. .. NA t an 'cv gy i l Row I: I.. Van Drieson, J. Warner, G. Baumhower, E. Rule, M. Tolland, R. Root, J. McCall. Row 2: J. Mosher, L. Kunzler, J. Larrow, B. Killion, E. Hoff, L. Ebersole, K. Jacoby, D. Morrette, J. Adler. Row 3: Mr. McFarland, ad- visor, J. Tassell, D. Huling, B. Budbill, B. Christen, Pres.y D. Eisenger, H. Bor- den, T. Stanley, C. Mustafaga, J. Garrett, T. Ward. :wx PROJECTION CLUB The Proiection Club is a service club which shows classroom films as well as feature movies for the student body. Mr. McFar- land, as advisor, has helped to maintain the efficiency of the club. Since Proiection Club was designed for service, it doesn't sponsor social activities but devotes its time, during homeroom and study hall, to serving Whitmer. -,,,....... hx Bob Christen and Barry Budbill demonstrate proper usage ofthe proiector. 95 ,........,, Hi-Y l 'lit ,1 C-Q. Row l: J. Stagg, vice pres., G. Baumhower, D. Tattersall, B. Weber, R. Lynch, J. Ondrus. Row 2: A. Patrick, G. Godbey, D. Butler, sec., T. Grimes, N. Allen, S. Barton, H. Williams, D. Stagg, pres. Raw 3: B. Norris, C. Gensler, D. Alt, T. Steele, J. Scanes, R. Moxley, C. Jones, J. Conover, T. Molik, J. Mallett, R. Miller, T. Hutchinson, Mr. Smith Advisor. Row 4: D. Williams, chaplain, B. Stanbery, R. Bluth, treas., D. Nelson, B. Mack, D. Neal, H. Borden, R Slovak, T. Stanley, M. Stratton. Row 5: D. Hamilton, J. Vogelsang. Aiming At Hi-Y began the year by inducting new members into the club during o religious ceremony which took place in Whitmer's auditorium. Hi-Y is organized to create, maintain, and extend through- cut the community high standards of Christian character. lts platform is based on clean speech, clean sports, clean sports- manship, and clean living. Hi-Y strives each year to help fhe boys make wise vocational choices, develop wholesome atti- tudes, and develop a well-rounded philosophy of life, based on the teachings of Jesus and an acceptance of His way of life. Hi-Y, along with Y-Teens, sponsors all of Whitmer's re- ligious assemblies. As a money-making proiect, the boys sold cokes through- cut the school year at cll basketball games. P.. 4. . iv- ,X-1, Du lx 47 IS. Row l: H. Ardis, P. Ziegler, J. Warner, sec., A. Foley. Row 2: D. Oleneck, B. Hider, D. Reighard, B. Bellair, A. Hazelwood, R. Booth, B. Vrooman, C. Yuill. Row 3: D. Ziegler, J. Cleary, C. Frisinger, F. Wotring, T. Ward, D. Morrette, l. Kunzler, T. Garrett, C. Burge, J. Mosher, B. Wood, Mr. Kaczmarek, Advisor. Row 4: R. Fast, J. Gar- rett, M. Orde, J. Welton, C. Sellick, v. pres., R. Rubadeaux, J. Gillespie, J. Adison, B. Bartley, pres., D. Huling, D. Vincent. 96 Bvttvr C fl1'Zc'11!l7llD C-.J 3 .. ,yi cy ' VX'-2 Lg X 5' 5 si s-f J -. 4 32 Q-s Row I: M. Kendall, J. Baronas, S. Cermak, P. Pugh, l.. Housley, P. Harrell. Row 2: G. Haney, sec., B. Gott, D. Wotring, P. Brown, M. Harbauer, J. Thyer, J. Brown, B. Kovacs, treas.g S. Moyer, Mrs. Shockey, advisor. Row 3: Y-TEENS Y-Teens, a part of the YWCA, has had a full school year. Among the various activities they sponsored throughout the year was the annual Christmas dance, which Whitmer stu- dents always look forward to. This year the dance was called Kandy Kane Kapers. Two of the Y-Teens' money-making proiects each year are selling Y-Teen pencils and holding their annual potato chip drive. This money helps them to sponsor their yearly events. The club is under the able guidance of their advisors, Miss Peters and Mrs. Shockey. Judy Thyer, an active member, is president of Area Y-Teens. Ellen Kucera, Ferne Moores, Gail Haney, sitting, and Janice Martin, Carol Slovak and Beverly Kovacs prepare for the Y-Teens Christmas dance, Kandy Kane Kapers. 3- ',.-. Q F. Moores, S. Brock, J. Martin, S. Huber, C. Slovak, rep., J. Whiteman, S Linton, E. Kucera, J. Davis, N. Brodbeck, M. Householder. v Row I: J. Hosack, B. Wagner, M. Morrill, S. Hammye, S. Minnick, N. Dodderer. Row 2: J. Raeske, S. Hines, C. Snyder, pres., D. Elg, J. Baronas, M. Gause, vice pres., R. Snyder, R. Kucera, Miss Peters, Advisor. Row 3: C. Otto, V. Johns, N. Jenkins, C. Martin, J. Reilly, D. Yeager, D. Bowman, chaplain, H. Moon, P. Fenn, J. Morrison. 97 CC I D Holzklay of HMT!! Oh Bill, they're beautiful! x fL. 1 l t If we Xafgi' as 1 -9' 1 ' x X . Dancers take time out for refreshments and chatter. King and Queen, Dudley Williams and Marilyn Rhoacls, with their court reign over the Junior Prom, Holiday of Hearts. , . ,sf ,Sagi- Q .LAX . KV . ' ki . l 35 , 5 M X A L ,,., y night of dreams we will treasure for a life time. For Cinderella the magical night must come to an end. union' T1'1.UlllPb1'11g vdl may 'SJ l . Q. laugh 2 kv . RJ Barbara Martin, Sally Hoagland, Judy Morrette, Kay Hehl, and Carol Behr add their beauty to the Junior Class winning Hoat, Winter Sleigh Ride. Float committees worked with great enthusiasm on their en- tries in the hopes that they would win the beautiful trophy presented each year for the best float. Each class of stu- dents competes for the trophy within their own class. Whit- mer's Sideline Quarterbacks sponsor Float Night, which is always filled with excitement and suspense. The Sopho- more Class float came first, presenting Fairybook Tales. It was followed by the Junior Class float with its version of a Winter Sleigh Ride. The seniors came along bidding every- one nBon Voyages' Each hoped to Circle the field again, Barbara Martin receives trophy forthe Junior Class. and everyone held their breaths until the trophy was awarded to the iubilant juniors. G , 'Q Carol Heil and Donna Korvas helped to present the sophomore float, The Senior Class presented their float with Linda Mortemore, Sue Warren Storybook Tales. and Carol Growden bidding us all Bon Voyage. 99 X CLUB OFFICERS: Jo Lewis, Vice Pres., Carlos Jarrin, Treas., Tom Kellermeyer, Sec., Pat Shook, Pres. Sbarzbzg I 1lIw'UIJ sPANlsH clus. The Siu- dents in Spanish Club widened '94 their background by learning the customs of Spanish-speak- ing countries. They also learned the words and music of many Spanish songs and taught other students Spanish and Mexican dances, includ- ing the popular Mexican Hat dance. For their own enter- tainment the members of the Club gave parties at Hallow- een and Christmas. ln January they attended a movie on Venezuela at First Congrega- tional Church. Another yearly feature of the club's program is the members' attendance at Spanish Day held at Bowling Green State University. J 5 Si? . I Row 1: J. Turner, F. Stewart, A. Mock, D. Nofzinger. Row 2: K. Bergstrom, S. Helifley, A Cussill, P. French, B. Clausing, S. Cermak, S. Hingst. Row 3: Miss Mishler, Advisor, C. Heil, R. Adams, D. Yeager, K. Olsen, C. Lassen, S. Belcore, C. Behr, B. Riemenschneider. Row 4: P. Shook, K. Jacoby, F. Folger, C. Jarrin, T. Kellermeyer, B. Newell, W. Seguine, C. Morrette, G. Kuehnle, J. Lewis. I OO and Al'f1.I'1.fI.tT S A s 1 11 I ll QQ KEY CLUB. Key service club, has for its first year. Mr. Knepper, the Row I: R. Lee, J. Gosciniak, B. Smith, P. Ziegler, K. Cairns. Row 2: Mr. Knepper, Advisor, R. Booth, T. Sloan, C. Burge, J. Garrett, A. Hazelwood, J. Mosher, D. Hamilton. Row 3: R. Fast, P. Hayden, T. Garrett, B. Budbill, D. Knepper, W. McCartney, J. Craig, B. Bugg, F. Vollman, D. Morette. Club, a newly organized undertaken many proiects if ' Under the supervision of 5 members are trying to get T a training program started to teach students of twelve years and older how to drive. To ,K 1' complete their proiect the Key Club of Whit- - mer worked with the other area Key Clubs, 'T' encouraging them to help and support their lx proiect. Key Club, besides being a service club, had many social events throughout the year, among these was an after-game dance which helped raise money for its treasury. The boys, being a part of the Kiwanis Club of Toledo, are included in many of their events. Every Tuesday two different boys from the Key Club were invited to lunch with the members of the Kiwanis Club. CLUB OFFICERS: Roger Rite, Pres., Patrick Hayden, Sec., Paul Ziegler, Treas., Curt Sellick, Vice Pres. lOl Prefenting The Ifomecoming Court -v 453' Lf .,,..., Thelma Werr, junior attendant. A crowd of 4,500 watched the Panthers tie the Clay Eagles at Whitmer's traditional Homecoming Game. Pre- game ceremonies were exciting as the queen and her attend- ants were driven around the field in shining new Fords. The queen's attendants, Thelma Werr, iunior attendant, and Pat Harrell, sophomore attendant, were introduced. Miss Sharon Bartley, i954 Homecoming Queen, then crowned Miss Donna Gallup as Whitmer's 1955 Homecoming Queen. Miss Gallup fy! 21' .ef f X Patsy Harrell, sophomore attendant. and her attendants watched from her throne as the Pan- thers tied Clay 13-l3. The evening was climaxed by the festive mood set by the queen and her attendants at the Rustic Royalty, on after game dance held in the girls' gym. The queen and her attendants were chosen in an all- campus election. The results were kept secret until the game. F , . .2 1 5 9 ff I Guys ond' gals ioin in festival mood of Homecoming. ,7s? wg,-. Queen Donna and her attendants, Thelma Werr and Patsy Harrell, reign at the Rustic Royalty. lO2 hmm' 111111 Qmwz Donna Gfzllzqp TT., m, KJ3' A An Athlete Excelling in Scholastic Lge if l X E Mr. Davis hands Jack the trophy as Pappy Crow looks on. Jack Clifton, recipient of Memorial Trophy. The Dale Crow Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to a senior boy at Whitmer who is outstanding in both athletic and scholastic achievements. The recipient of the trophy for the year l955 was Jack Clifton. The awarding of this trophy was started in l946 with the first award going to Neil Ziegler. ln the following years the winners were: l 947-William Johnson, i948--Donald Perkins, 1949-Larry Yarger, 1950-David Whiteaker, l95l--Raymond Booth, 1952-Allen Mortemore, i953- Bernie Mustafagap l954-James Henley. Dale Crow, son of the custodian, Glenn Poppy Crow, was an excellent student at Whitmer and one of its finest athletes. He attended the Uni- versity of Toledo where he showed great athletic ability along with his fine scholarship. After graduating in l939, he returned to Whitmer to teach for two years before enlisting in the Naval Air Service. Dale lost his life while flying a mission over Wake Island. lt was at this time that the decision was made to present an annual award in his memory. Jack Clifton who received the award this year was a boy who was liked by everyone. His outstanding grades in school and his fine work in athletics made Jack the ideal student to receive the award. Jack made all G.N.C. his senior year at end position and was captain of the '54-'55 football team. He also participated in basketball and track. ln basketball he was a boy who gave all he had and helped the team with his fine spirit. In track Jack was an outstanding hurdler and relay man. His specialty was the high hurdles where he won much fame. Jack was the type of boy who was ad- mired by the coaches, students, and fellow teammates. Future athletes may well look to the high standards Jack has set. 104 Leading Ur To Vzktory Mr. Vern Smith Mr. John Hersland Mr, Lou Kqgzmqrgk Head Football Coach Golf Coach Assistant Football Coach Wrestling Coach Assistant Football Coach Freshman Basketball Couch .fx -. W -X.. I Wk.. Mr. Ralph Pritts Mr. Bill Zahn Athletic Director and Trainer Assistant Trainer an if 2 Mr. Bob Conroy Mr. Don Stacy Mr. Charlet Foiler Head Basketball Coach Head Baseball Couch Reserve Basketball Coach Track Coach 105 Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer PVL'IL'11f1.1lg the 1955 . ,M , i. Wbssiii- ' J FOOTBALL SCORES l 2 Waite l 3 Anthony Wayne 13 Clay l 4 Bowling Green l 9 Rossford 7 Perrysburg 33 Maumee l 9 Sylvania 20 Defiance ,. fzz 1 il. .U-f K. f 1 . if K z 'f. ' ' fs . as ' f A Q ,.4.'f ' ,gf 7 sjihwvxx-,Ka 'i ,, w'vf?'ff5fif . . ,W M y Coach L. Kaczmarek Row I: Mgr. P. Hines, C. Mustafaga, V. Hammye, B. Bartley, F. Cappelletty, J. Scanes, J. White, A. Laukaitis, T. Ward, G. Baumhower, K. Mustafaga, L. Kunzler, Coach J. Hersland. Row 2: R. Bluth, J. Ekleberry, R. Miller, T. Grimes, C. Gensler, B. Norris, D. Alt, D. Butler, D. Williams, T. Stanley, B. Mack, Coach V. Smith. Row 3: Coach L. Kacxmarek, J. Synder, R. Rife, B. Bensch, J. Vogelsang, L. LaVigne, H. Kreutzfeld, D. Torok, C. Sellick, B. Stanbery, T. Molik, H. Borden, J. Conover, Mr. R. Pritts. Hail the champions of l955. The Whitmer High School Var- sity Football team won the Great Northern Conference title this year with a record of four wins and two ties. The team did not suffer a league loss but did drop a non-league game to Waite. ln other non-league games, the team was very suc- cessful. They defeated Bowling Green I4 to 6, and De- fiance 2O to 7. The team under the capable direction of Coach Smith and his assistant, Mr. Hersland, can be very proud of themselves. Co-Captains Dave Alt, and Bob Nor- ris did a splendid iob, and both made the G. N. C. all star team. Others making all G. N. C. first team were Russ Miller, Howard Kreutzfeld, and Bill Mack. The games with Clay and Anthony Wayne were thrillers, and both ended in 13 to 13 ties. At the close of the season, the Whitmer team was ranked nineteenth in the state of Ohio. 106 G. N C Cbampzbm . , A R 1 .Q Coach V. Smith and Coach J. Hersland. The reserve team, under the direction of Mr. Kaczmarek two games with Sylvania and Perrysburg were scoreless ties. finished the season on an even basis. They won two games, The boys gave a good account of themselves and will be tied two, and lost two. The victories were over Maumee and needed to fill the vacant spots on the varsity team next year. Anthony Wayne and the losses to Clay and Bedford. The Row I: F. Wotring, J. Graves, A. Foley, J. Warner, T. Spaulding, D. Mor- Frisinger, C. Yuill, B. Weidinger. Row 3: J. Paxton, T. Garrett, J. Addison, rette. J. Welton. Row 2: R. Lehman, R. Grant. J. Mosher, B. Woods, C. P. Hayden, R. Rubadeux, H. Hill, M. Orde, J. Gillespie, Coach L. Kaczmarek. IO7 Ifeeping Their Szlgloty on the Bafleet B. Stanberry, Mgr., D. Tcttersall, T. Kochendorfer, C. Brown, R. Morfemore, B. Herring, J. Torok, T. Molik, J. Scanes, D. Alf, J. White, J. Ekleberry, Mgr., R. Conroy, Couch. fy J, 31 SU as ' 1 C401 3 'f 4? H .i B. J B B EY C B i 5 4 :M I V 'J .K Q L X ' Q - ...gk ...S f J' ... f S S 5 , X 3 113 Q E 3 .X 5 eee, if J i I C is .sf Q is 5 Q .A . 34V aj 'E 'T-R' 'A 3 ws g-A. v V Co-Captain, Dave Alt Coach, Robert Conroy Co-captain, Jim Scones HO Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Striving for Team Success Na poleon Macomber Rossford Swanton Maumee Sylvania Waite Perrysburg Clay A. Wayne VARSITY SCORES 50 Whitmer 56 Whitmer 69 Whitmer 23 Whitmer 52 Whit mer 54 Whitmer 51 Whitmer 24 Whitmer 54 56 Whitmer 56 Rossford 41 50 Maumee 60 37 Sylvanis 42 51 B. G. 47 56 Woodward 62 74 Perrysburg 77 50 Clay 84 59 A. Wayne 67 Tournament 44 Maumee 47 -.1 The Whitmer Varsity Basketball team ended the season with a 47-44 loss to Maumee in the Class A Sectional basketball tournament. The team was led by Co-Captains Dave Alt and Jim Scanes. The final standings of the G.N.C. found Whitmer tied with Maumee for fifth place with a record of 3 wins and 9 los- ses. Overall the team won 6 and lost 13. Coach Conroy can look forward to a better season next year with seven returning iuniors, who gained much experience this past season. Jay Torok attempts a basket with u left-handed iump shot. .Sighting New Goals Row I: J. Werner, D. Reighard, T. Ward, F. Wotring, O. Hersig. Row 2: Coach Foster, R. Craig, J. Welton, C Sellick, J. Addison, R. Rife, B. Warfield, J. Graves Mgr. The Whitmer Reserve Basketball team did not have a win- with a record of three wins and fifteen losses Coach Foster ning season, but the team played with tremendous spirit. worked hard with the boys and much credit should be given Many of the games were quite close. They finished the year to him. Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Whitmer Napoleon Macomber Rossford Swanton Maumee Sylvania Waite Perrysburg Clay RESERVE SCORES 43 Whitmer 52 Whitmer 44 Whitmer 52 Whitmer 42 Whitmer 43 Whitmer 5l Whitmer 40 Whitmer 35 Whitmer A. Wayne Rossford Maumee Sylvania B. G. Woodward Perrysburg Clay A. Wayne W1'nnz'ng .Sipeczkzl Recognitzbn in Atloletiar Row 1: D. Stagg, G. Baumhower, D. Tattersall, T. Ward, V. Hammye, P. Hines, R. lynch, J. Stagg. Row 2: R. Conroy, Advisor, D. Butler, D. Alt, B. Bensch, B. Norris, J. Mallett, K. Mustafaga, R. Miller, T. Molik, B. Weber. Row 3: A. Patrick, C. Sellick, R. Rife, J. Vogelsang, H. Borden, B. Mack, R. Bluth, B. Stanberry, D. Williams, T. Koch- endorfer, C. Gensler. VARSITY W. The Varsity W club is an honorary club for the athletes of Whitmer School. ln gaining an invitation to this club, a boy must receive a letter in any varsity sport. On January 23 the club had a banquet for the induction of the new members. Each new mem- ber had to make a speech given to him by Pres. Robert Norris. G.N.C. There were eight capable fellows from the football squad that made the Toledo Times, Toledo Blade All G.N.C. team this year. The five that made first team were B. Norris, B. Mack, D. Alt, R. Miller, and H. Kreutzfeld who was absent when the pictures were taken. T. Grimes, H. Borden, and B. Bensch made second team and T. Molik gained honorable mention. 2 J' ff :N 1 ef i .Q-'11 Row I: B. Norris, B. Mack, D. Alt, R. Miller. Row 2: T. Grimes, H. Borden, B. Bensch, T. Molik. l l 3 Wz'nnz'ng State Recognitzbn Row 1: L. Hoerig, G. Baumhower, D. Stagg,J. Stagg, D. Broadway, J. Anstead, R. Haube. Row 2: K. Mustafaga, D. Williams, P. Hill, H. Borden, R. Miller, R. Norris, T. Stanley. Row 3: M. Orde, P. Hines, L. Weidinger, R. Ruba- decux, M. Barton, D. Apling, J. Dickerson, Coach Smith. Whitmer's fine wrestling team under the able direction of Coach Smith ended their season with a record of 3 wins, l tie, and 4 losses. With an unfavorable season record the grapplers ended second in the Regional Tournament. Whit- mer had three individual champions who were Dick Stagg lO3, Bob Norris 175, and Russ Miller H.W. Others who placed were Jim Stagg ll5, Dudley Williams l48, and Chuck Gensler l57. These six boys went to the State Tourn- aments in Cleveland. Dick Stagg won the l956, IO3 pound class State Championship. FIRST TEAM SENIORS: l X l , L l K J Q' 'f,. cr N, K :J T, r Q 5 ,r Dick Broadway-l 38 E Q N Y Harold Borden-ld ff r 'S' X. K , .X Chuck Gensler-l 54 W L L f gs D Q S s W -Q . ii's in l , 1 .. Y 1' til, -- ,, if- ' ,lf 4 - L H X , e gg Mark Barton-I 33 Dick S7099-l 03 Russ Miller-HW Robert Norris-l75 Sporty Calling For 513661211 Skills .Nd J. Hersland, Coach, T. Meredith, D. Tattersall, R. Lynch, W. Roch von Rochsburg, B. Weber. GOLF. Whitmer's usual outstanding golf team, under the coaching of Mr. Hersland, came up with another successful season in l955. During the regular season, they won 7, tied l, and lost 2. ln the district meet Whitmer scored 355 points. They finished eleventh place out of eighteen schools in the meet. Qc '+ My . l 5.4 4 Ll, ,A I 1f?f f I Row 1: C. Johnston, D. Cornell, B. Weber, D. Broadway. Row 2: B. Montgomery, J. Stewart, A. Hazelwood, R. Hubbard, J. Clifton. Row 3: C. Mock, G. Ford, B. Driscoll, G. Mollenhauer, D. Kellermeyer, B. Bensch, D. Cowell, T. McFarland, Advisor. BOWLING. This, the second year for bowling at Whitmer, was another winning season. The three top bowlers on the team were Bob Driscoll, Bob Bensch, and Dick Broadway. Their playing plus that of the other regulars made Whitmer top competition in high school bowling. The team was under the direction of Mr. McFarland. l l5 Cindermen Gaining .-ff' D. Tumer and H. Borden take position for the 100 yard Rew I: A. Windnagle, P. Hines, K. Mustafaga are ready for the sprlnts. dash. Row 2: H. Bennett, J. Conover, L. Pilzecker, J. Mallett line up for the sprints. B. Norris watches as B. Mack practices for the discus throw and T. Malik the shot put. VIHITMER TRACK SCORES 73 Whitmer Perrysburg 45 59W Whitmer 52 78 57W A. W. Holland Clay Sylvania Bedford Maumee 53W 31 66 33W 36W 60W G.N.C. MEET SCORES Clay 57 3110 Whitmer 52 315 Anthony Wayne 34 'II2 Maumee 29 Rossford 'I9 Sylvania I9 Perrysburg 'l2 3l5 Coach B. Conroy gives pole vaultlng pointers to G. Bavmhower. Wzkle Recognitzbn N-. WP r.: f 5 S . x if it X if ,wif IJ Q Q , ,... tk., , L , .X 1 i' 8 ...egg ...W fl .1':'.fi .5gi,Yrf N -W ' s 'eww 3, ,seg ig . is H .l.:s3:M...,3A2s.1f..i.is2' ,T . i'i'i5'?T'M 't f??.?2M i H e ,. . . .T ' A Qs , ' up FFF we-q . ss... N- --as-e.z,.p -. A - Q X .si -T.: fs ff.. . . ,. , X C T 1. sf- s Q . X ' . 4- . e , .2 ' fx - - ,lr . 3 ' - -1 I gels..-Www, .Ts L-F ' 's .X . , , . Fin L' f ,X-leaps r. N - 5 sf K w 'Sie D. Butler, T. Grasley, C. Holton, R. Bluth get ready to pass the baton. J. Clifton, who iniured his foot late in the season, and The 1955 track team had a season of which to be proud. They won one single meet and two dual meets and lost only two dual meets in which the winner was not determined until after the final event. The G.N.C. meet was another close race with Whitmer fin- ishing second to Clay by less than five points. The standouts of the G.N.C. meet were Dave Turner and Bill Mack. Turner B. Stanbery offered thrills over the high hurdles. tied the G.N.C. record in the hundred yard dash with a time of l0.2 seconds. Bill Mack broke the discus record with a throw of 129 feet and 6 inches only to have his record broken later on in the meet. Coach Conroy looked forward to a winning season this year, although he had lost some standout performers. G. N. C. MEET AT WHITMER I ll K lil. , 6 1 Q X' ,JH , . g L, X lv k f.. Q 1. Bluth makes iump that startles fans. Clay boy makes iump on last try. I u Q1 rf! Clifton runs photo Hnish with Wagner of Maumee. ll7 Slzding Into Second Ken Dickerson, Bob Bensch, and Manager Waldo Marlett. Gail Jones, Tom Kochendorfer, and Manager Jim Pye. whigmer 4 scoff 5 SCORES Whitmer 2 Anthony Wayne 3 whim-,er 4 Ce,-mal 2 Whitmer I O Rossford 3 whafmer 2 scan 4 Whifmer 3 Clay 2 Whitmer 3 DeVilbiss I 0 Whitmer 4 Maumee 0 Whitmer 4 Sylvania I Whitmer I Findlay 4 Whitmer 2 Perrysburg 4 ,w.QX, Row 1: Dick Stagg, Don Wamer, Coach D. Stacy. Row 2: Bill Ballert, Bob Burris, Darry Leathers. I I8 VARSITY CLUB Coach Stacy's nine finished in a tie for second place in the G. N. C. with a record of four wins and two losses. The team was led by the flne pitching of Gail Jones and Tom Kochendorfer. The ter- rific catching iob was done by Bob Bensch. The outfielders and infielders also had an important role in the play of the teamt The infield with such fine players as Bill Ballert, Don Warner, Dick Stagg, and Darry Leath- ers was superb all through the season. The outfielders did a creditable iob, and made many fine catches. Ron Clawson, Orville Bo- mar, Tom Shook, Dave Alt, Ronnie Peeps, and Eddie Ray made up the talented outfield. Ken Dickerson and Robert Burris did a good iob and also gave the team a lot of spirit. Place In G N C All Sr:..f' , x 1 7 Tom Shook, Orville Bomar, Ronnie Peeps, Dave Alt, Ronnie Clawson, Eddie Ray. RESERVE BASEBALL The Reserve Baseball Team of l955 Won two Gnd lOSl two score of l9-4. They also lost to Rossford 7-5 after a terrific buf showed great pI'OlTll5e fOl' llle future. Coach Efmels ball baffle, Many of the players were Counted upon fo fill the Club beat Perrysburg Gnd Clay by the identical scores of vacant spots Qn the varsity team this year, 5-4, but a week later they dropped a game to Clay by the sf- Row I: N. Allen, J. Stagg, B. Dangremond, R. Marvin, T. Stanley, J. White, E. Foley, A. Lewis. Row 2: Mana- ger, D. Neal, F. Doniere, E. Hakeos, C. Brown, R. Mortemore, J. Rutschow, V. Hammye, D. Williams, Coach F. Ermo. l l9 ' P sr igfif ,,..,--er--s-f-,.2, I m Girl! Partzkqmting - sr' -v ., 'N Q9 -2 fc., fc Pl. 'T ., anna' ,Q L gui- . ' 'no 1 , w l 'J' ..-N . av .J Row 1: S. Kimberly, C. Schick, A. Curson, R. Dresch, B. Benner, A. Stacy, N. Easter. Row 2: K. Marrow, J. Davis, L. Mortemore, D. Mustafaga, F. Amer, K. Stough, P. Shadday, Miss Bires, Advisor. 3,1 CLUB OFFICERS: Carol Schick, Treas., Fran Amer, Sec., Donna Mustafaga, Vice Pres., Linda Mortemore, Pres. 120 The G.A.A. Club is one of the most active groups at Whitmer. With the help of their adviser, Miss Bires, they sponsored a bicycle ride and roast which was a big success with the girls. Later they had a splash party and roast which many soph- omores attended. The G.A.A. also sponsored their annual party for the orphans from St. Anthony's Orphanage. The club members enioyed the party as much as the children did. G.A.A. started something new this year by inviting the Burnham High School G.A.A. members to Whitmer for a Christmas party, which was held in the girls' gym. The annual spring banquet was held in April when new officers and heads of sports were named. The awards were given to the girls who had received credit in different sports in which they had participated after school. To receive credit in a sport, a girl must participate in the sport at least one-half the time it is offered to her. The eight different sports offered to the girls are hockey, badminton, archery, table tennis, volleyball, shulfleboard, basketball, and softball. A girl may also receive one credit by participating in Whitmer's annual circus. tba G. A. A. Club .y. ' -I v' I S 450-ai at ' ' Q an iv if Row I: P. Patterson, S. Crawford, L. Zillien, B. Miller, L. Regnier, J. Smith, J. Huff. Row 2: B. Wagner, C. Behr, S. Huber, B. Utton, B. Krolak, S. Greely, J. Biker, J. Putnam. Row 3: J. Ziemke, J. Johnson, B. Martin, J. Meredith, M. Warren, G. Petrucha, P. Reisner, L. Kuhn, L. Eldridge. Row 4: T. Werr, S. Kreutzfeld, N. Schultz, S. Kron, K. Hehl, J. Bowles, C. Lengel, S. Marchant, S. Laney. -H .. .,. RM K7 X 5 Row 1: B. Wagner, N. Sniadak, P. Thompson, D. Korvos, J. Bache, S. Hines. Row 2: M. Jenne, C. Heil, S. Rummel, A. Baker, J. Turner, J. Christen, R. Silvers, J. Muir. Row 3: E. Garner, P. Snyder, J. Wachter, D. Yeager, S. Pa- quette, P. Whalen, J. Longanbach, S. Belcore. S. Huber, N. Reimschussel, R. Lotridge. l2l W XM., Volleyball- Set that ball up. Girly Enjbyhzg V!l1'1'lT1 - lf., .f -vi R Basketball- Gal Gol Where? Where? We wont u basket over there. fi J 1 Archery- I shot on arrow in the air. dminton- Keep that little birdie in the air. lblvtzk Program Hockey- Look of fhose wicked hockey players. Softball- Down with the umpire. Shumeboord- lt's u ten Table Tennis- Watch that serve. 123 ,- J' Y if K I fi ll Y- C .2 ADVERTISERS Nationally-famous Libbey table glassware is made in Toledo by the Libbey Glass Division of Owens-Illinois. The Libbey Glass Division at Ash and Champlain Streets employs more than 1200 Toledo-area residents. Other Owens-Illinois facilities in Toledo are: o The Company's General Oflices in the Owens- Illinois Building, Madison and St. Clair Streets. o The Duraglas Center for customer services at 14th and Adams Streets. 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GEORGE Deliciously Different Frigidaire Ice Cream Sales ' Parts - Service 3131 Sylvania Ave. 4558 Monroe St. LA. 1313 KI. 8821 GEORGE DARK Distributor of Ro-Way Overhead Doors 2139 Laskey Rd. CLAPP STOVE AND GAS CO. Universal Gas 4875 Monroe St. KI. 1530 7 Remembarbzg the Part gi., -..,,y5 iw eff ,XX 3' 5, 's wQ NK --Q .N 8 A f gk. i rf' A 15 .G .ig-,jr 1 .ee V , x- . Searclazrzg for the Future 189' ME. As the last door closes behind us, we find that the memories we have gained through the school year can no longer be replaced. For the sophomores and iuniors, there is still another year ahead, packed full of mystery and suspense, but to the seniors, their home and life for the last three years, is left behind, as they face the world, each in his own way. To each of those who have shared the excitement of the football championship, the proms, assemblies, and circus we wish that the memories of these and many other experiences, be kept in your heart and mind for years to come. 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