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Yearbook Name
The O-High 1959
Location
Oberlin, Ohio (Lorain County)
Additional Information
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track, tennis, golf, and swimming
scenes. Participation by all is
encouraged through intra-
murals, varsity sports,
cheerleading,
and G.A.A.
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GUIDING
ADMINISTRATION
MR. DUNCAN
Mr. Duncan, the superintendent, received both
his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Ohio State. He has
been working with several committees on the cur-
riculum for all grades, which he plans to complete
by 1960. His second major project was the new high
school building. It will be completed in the late
1960's.
MR. WIGTON
Mr. Wigton, the assistant superintendent, has
previously served the Oberlin schools as principal
and superintendent. He received his B.A. degree
from Ohio Wesleyan and his M.A. degree from
Northwestern. He aid graduate study at Harvard
and Columbia.
MR. NEWELL
Mr. Newell has an A.B. from Indiana University
and an M.A. from Butler. With this major responsi-
bility the high school, Mr. Newell supervises the
various committees and other school organizations.
Through the connections with the community, Mr.
Newell is constantly building a pleasant relation-
ship between the school and the town.
SCHOOL BOARD
The school board is group elected by the town to work with the administrative staff in handling important
details and problems for Oberlin school system. The most important issue handled by the board and Mr. Duncan
has been the construction of the new high school. Plans for the school were begun about two years ago by the
school board. In the summer of 1958, an architectural company was selected by the board to begin work im-
mediately after the passage of the school bond levy. In September, the board set up the School Board and Levy
Committee to publicize the facts covering the new school to the public for the Bond's passage in the elections. In
January of 1959, representatives from the architectural company sent plans for the construction to the school board
for its approval. Surveyors have also informed the board that their work should be finished within a few months.
The school board is also working on the issuance of the bonds authorized to be sold in the election.
STANDING, Left to Right: Mr. Zuris, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Van Ausdale, and Mr. Wigton, assistant superintendent.
SEATED: Mrs. Chamberlain, Mr. Vance, president, Mr. Duncan, superintendent, and Mrs. Douglass, clerk.
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Mr. JOHN ADAMS, Jr.
Biology, Physical Edu-
cation, Health, General
Science, Assistant
Football Coach, Track
Coach
B.S. West Virginia
University
Mrs. ANNA S. BRADY
Physical Education,
G.A.A., Health,
Cheerleaders
B.S. University of West
Virginia
Ohio Wesleyan
Mrs. HETTIE LOU
CLARK
English
A.B. West Texas State
College
Miss DIANE DOANE
Home Economics
Home Economic's Club
Advisor
B.S. Baldwin Wallace
College
Mr. CHARLES F.
DOUGLASS
History, Civics
Senior Class Advisor,
Audio-Visual Supervisor,
Recreation Director
A.B. Western Reserve
University
Mr. STEWART H.
FAIRCHILD
Algebra, General
Math
Sophomore Class Ad-
visor
B.S. Baldwin Wallace
College
Ohio State University--
graduate work
Mr. PETER K. FANNING
Physical Education,
History, Health, Foot-
ball Coach
B.S. Wittenberg College
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Mrs. DOROTHY
HOLBROOK
English 9
B.A., Bates
Mrs. DOROTHY
HUNGATE
English 9
B.A., University of
Washington
Mr. RUSSELL LYNCH
History, Director of
Athletics, Basketball
Coach
B.S., Kenyon College
Miss BEULAH MAY
Librarian, O-High
Lights Staff Advisor
B.A., Oberlin College
B.L.S, Western Reserve
University
Miss DORIS MERTHE
Latin, French, Fresh-
man Class Advisor
B.A., Wooster College
M.A., Ohio State
University
Miss JUANITA
SCHRAMM
Commercial Subjects,
Fine Arts Club Advisor
B.A., Oberlin College
Oberlin School of
Commerce
Mr. OLIVER SCHUBERT
Mathematics, Hi-Y
Club Advisor
B.A., Oberlin College
M.A., Western Reserve
University
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Mrs. BERTRUDE BRYANT, Insurance
Mr. DOUGLAS
HANDYSIDE
Instrumental Music
B. Music Ed., A.B.
Oberlin College
Mrs. RACHAEL
HANNON
English
A.B., M.A. Oberlin
College
Mr. DONALD SIMPSON
Physics, Chemistry,
Driver Training
A.B. Oberlin College
M.A. University of
Michigan
Mrs. MARIAN SIMPSON
Arts, Art Supervisor
B.S. Western Reserve
University
Miss WINIFRED UPTON
English, Speech
A.B. Ohio Wesleyan
University
M.A. University of
Michigan
Mr. JOSEPH
VINARCSIK
General Science, Re-
serve Basketball Coach
Guidance Counselor
B.S. Ashland College
Mr. THEODORE
WALTER
Industrial Arts, Junior
Class Advisor
B.S., M.A. in education
Kent State University
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Mr. FLOYD WATERS
Biology, General Sci-
ence, Freshman Coach
B.A. Ohio University
M.S. Westminster Col-
lege
M.A., Ph.D. Webster
University
Mrs. BARBARA
WONDERLY
French
A.B. Oberlin College
Mrs. Verda and Mrs. Handyside act as receptionists and
typists. As receptionists they answer phones and make appoint-
ments. As typists they type some of the principal's work, ma-
terial for teachers, and mimeograph reports for the school such
as lunch sign-up sheets, absentees, and for other school tran-
scripts. As treasurer for the school, Mrs.Verda receives and dis-
burses funds for school organizations. Both secretaries do mis-
cellaneous work such as managing the book room and giving in-
formation and assistance.
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LEARNING
SENIORS
In the fall of 1953, our class of over one-hundred, the largest ever to enter Oberlin High, registered for the
seventh grade. This year started us toward six years of hard work and, of course, fond memories. After two years
of required courses, we entered ninth grade, our first year in high school, with the opportunity to select certain
courses. Our main objective was to establish a good record started, and, therefore, we held few class activities.
However, we were able to get a class treasury started, for we realized the need of class funds in later years.
With the coming of our sophomore year, we were more familiar with the school and, as a result, were able to
carry out several class activities, one being a sophomore class party which was very successful. Our academic
program was becoming more selective as we started aiming towards major and minor subject areas.
Upon entering the third year of high school, we started thinking of our post-high school activities. Some
thought of college, others of a variety of directions to take, but regardless of which, we began to realize seriously
the extreme importance of our high school education. We also had more immediate problems to cope with, one
being the Junior-Senior Prom. We still had a considerable amount of money to raise. With a bake sale and a very
successful car wash, we were able to raise the necessary funds. We ushered at the commencement exercises of the
seniors, and our thoughts turned, once more, to the one year remaining.
As seniors, we began the conclusion of our high school career. College admission was foremost in many minds.
As spring came, pressure increased. Arrangements for the senior banquet, Commencement, and Baccalaureate had
to be made. Final plans for the future were being concluded. We looked forward to June 3 with mixed emotions.
We had a successful high school career. The competition in all areas was rough, and the work was difficult.
We enjoyed the four years and are appreciative of all benefits which we received. However, everyone was looking
forward to next year with great anticipation.
BACK ROW, Left to Right: Bonnie Kirk, social chairman, Ted Schettler, president, Rima Sandbank, secretary-
treasurer. FRONT ROW: Berry Boume, vice president, Stu Fauver, social chairman.
JANE COMINGS
NANCY FAIRCHILD
WILLI,IM HOCA
RICHARD HOLBROOK
DAVID IGNAT
ANDREW PARKHURST
HONOR STUDENTS
As in the past, it is customary to recognize the ten percent of
the graduating class with the highest academic achievements as
honor students. The competition is especially great with a small
graduating class. Therefore, the averages of these students, based on
four years of high school, are very outstanding.
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JAYNE SLATER
JOHN STEPHENS
Mr. Charles Douglass
was our class advisor for
both our junior and senior
years. In our junior year
he was able to give us
much advice on class
activities such as money-
raising projects for our
Junior-Senior Prom, and,
of course, the dance itself.
As our senior class ad-
visor, he worked very
closely with our officers.
The plans for the senior
banquet, Commencement
announcements, Com-
mencement, and Bac-
calaureate needed faculty
advice, and Mr. Douglass
contributed many original
ideas.
CLASS ADVISOR
LEFT TO RIGHT--CARLOS RUIZ, SALLY SALO, BILL ROBINSON, AND GEORGIA RUTLEDGE.
GLENN ATWOOD--Glenn is an agile skater,
and the girls say he's also an accomplished
dancer. Besides these talents, Glenn is known
for his constant, friendly smile.
PATRICIA BECHTEL--Given the slightest excuse
she will go into peals of light-hearted laughter.
This combination of humor and sincerity is a
wonderful one.
BERRYMAN BOURNE--Berry may often be seen
around town flashing his sparkling smile and
eyes. His left-handedness certainly hasn 't hindered
his ability as an athlete, for both the football
and basketball teams owe much of their success
to him.
ROGER BRUCE--Roger divides his after school
interests between cars and pretty cheerleaders.
Lots of fun in the classroom, his disarming
smile helps him escape chastisement for devil-
ish pranks.
SUZANNE CERVONE--Susie has donated much
of her bubbling energy to the cheering squad at
O.H.S. She has given her classmates reason to
believe that nice things do come in small pack-
ages!
KATHY CHEEKS--Kathy is a gal with many
interests ranging from all kinds of music to
G.A.A. sports. She always manages to maintain
her bright disposition even on the gloomiest
days.
CAROL COLE--Carol quickly puts her associates
at ease with her gay jokes and laughter. Those
who frequent die movies often, see her manag-
ing the indispensable popcorn machine.
JANE COMINGS--Red-headed Jane has proven
that she has excellent aptitudes in almost any
subject from French to homemaking. Her ami-
able disposition has always assured her of having
many friends.
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ROBERT COOP--This little man with a jovial
disposition will find the world very friendly.
Besides being jovial, Bob has a certain knack
for working his way gracefully out of embar-
rassing situations.
DAVID COX—Tall, dark and humorous seemed
the most fitting adjectives for this blue-eyed
fellow. Dave's talent for entertaining in the
classroom and on the stage, have won the
friendship and admiration of his classmates.
JERRY DAVIDSON--Avoid tangling with this
handsome red-head in a wrestling match, for
he is very skillful in this sport. An angelic
smile and devilish twinkle in the eye may
seem an unusual combination, but not for
Jerry.
DANIEL DIETL1N--Danny, a freckled-faced
boy, delights the girls with his blushing. He
enjoys the out-of-doors, having a special love
for hunting and fishing.
JOHN DOVIN—In football "Big John" is an
indispensable man on the line, except when he
gets his nose in the way! He is a friendly joke-
ster and yet at the same time very sincere.
HAROLD EDMONDS--Harold draws friends to
him as soon as he subjects them to his flashing
smile. He plans to make use of his wonderful
artistic ability by becoming a commercial
artist.
LARAINE EDWARDS—Larie's friendly smile
and likeable personality will be assets to her
as a future nurse. She has been valuable to
O.H.S. as a librarian and office assistant.
JOANNE ELDRIDGE--A whiz in sports, amiable
Joanne is also a diligent student. She has dis-
tinguished herself by presenting unique monologes
before the student body.
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LEFT TO RIGHT: Roger Bruce, Kathy Cheeks, Berry Bourne, and Pat Bechtel.
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LEFT TO RIGHT: BILL HOCA, PAT HUMPHREY, JOHN HOFFMAN, AND SHIRLEY HOWARD.
EDWARD ELLINGTON--Eddie's impish grin and
deceptive innocence which have fooled many
teachers have failed to fool his classmates. He
can't be as sleepy as he looks; we've seen him
in action on the football field.
JOHN ELVIN—John's easy, carefree manner has
delighted his friends for years. Besides playing
the piano this fellow has real acting talent which
he has demonstrated in school plays.
NANCY FAIRCHILD--Nancy has a talent for
breaking glasses and thistle tubes, but her glow-
ing personality and sparkling smile mend all.
STUART FALTVER--Stu is an avid sports enthu-
siast and lover of jazz. He dresses ivy league,
but is Florida bound for college.
RODGER FEAKINS--Rodger is a tall boy with
a personality to match. He is not too certain
about the future. Probably because he is enjoy-
ing the present so much.
LINDEN FISHER--Linden has that rare talent for
producing the most out of the least amount of
time. She is able to make any situation humor-
ous with her side-splitting puns.
GERALD FITZPATRICK--Known as Jerry to
some of his pals and "Fitz" to others. This lad
seems to have a real talent for art. Could it
be those thoughtful expressions indicate "Brenda
on the Brain?"
PAMELA GORSKE--Pam's talents in math and
business have been put to good use on the
annual staff. Her jolly sense of humor keeps all
of her pals in good spirits.
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ALAN GOTT--Alan's thoughtful opinions ex-
pressed in a clear, deep voice have gained the
admiration of many. He may often be seen
around town in his familar blue "olds."
MICHAEL GREENE--"Jo-Jo" is everybody's pal.
His willingness to lend.a hand in any situation
has proven him to be a leading school citizen.
He is a nimble dancer and an excellent actor.
SUE HAHN--Sue's shining ability in bookkeep-
ing makes her a terrific secretary and librarian.
She has beautiful eyes and a sweet personality
which are attractive to everyone.
RENEE HAMMOND--Sparkling prettiness plus
the valuable ability to get along with people
have made Renee a very popular girl. She
loves sports and is a good skater and dancer.
ROBERT HANMER--This young gentleman is
famous for his slow, winning smile. He posses-
ses that much-to-be-desired artistic talent and
may often be seen lending a hand at "Van's"
DOUG HARRISON—Doug never fails to reward
friends with a tip of his hat as he passes them
on the street. If dreams of the future come
true, Doug will study to become a jeweler.
WILLIAM HOCA--Meet Oberlin High's future
concert violinist. Although Bill has studied
hard in school and on his violin, he always
has time to cheer his classmates with bright
conversation, even on the darkest days.
JOHN HOFFMAN--John is an outstanding
mathematition of whom O.H.S. may well be
proud. This ability has made him an excellent
chess player, in addition he is a tennis enthu-
siast.
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RICHARD HOLBROOK--Rick's wonderful sense
of humor--especially the witty sarcasm--has
kept his classmates in stitches for many years.
His family's trip abroad together with his own
resourcefulness, have made him skilled in
speaking three languages.
SHIRLEY HOWARD--Possessed with unusual
musical talent Shirley can sing and play the
saxophone equally well. She will always be
remembered for her warm good humor and
sincere friendliness.
PATRICIA HUMPHREY--If this cute brown-
eyed cheerleader ever has an unkind thought,
which is doubtful, she conceals it well with the
friendly words shealways has for everyone.
RUSSELL HURST--"Russ," with his experiences
on the farm has been authority on agriculture in
many of his classes. This future farmer charms
his friends with his twinkling smile.
DAVID IGNAT--Dave has been Oberlin High's
handy "man with the camera." His quiet sin-
cerity and industriousness will take him far in
the world.
CYNTHIA JERNIGAN--Whenever there is fun
and laughter in a classroom, one may always
expect that "Cindy" is the source. Not every
girl can boast of childhood dreams of being a
lady bull fighter!
JEAN JOHNSON--This pretty miss has high
hopes of being a United Nations interpreter
someday. With her determination and her
flare for languages these goals don't seem im-
possible.
MARGRET JUVENILE--Margret is a pleasing
combination of blue eyes and a sparkling
smile. She is pleasantly even tempered and
always manages a bright word for everyone.
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LEFT TO RIGHT--LEE TOWNSEL, DEL SPURLOCK, AL SPIEGELBERG, AND JOHN STEPHENS.
TOM KERN--Everyone likes this freckled-faced
fellow with his slow, pleasant drawl. When
Tom isn't with his gal, Jean, he can be found
helping out at his dad's bicycle repair shop.
JEFF KILMER--Jeff has proved that he has
talents in the field of sports writing. His self-
confidence and love of adventure make him a
leader in his class.
BONNIE KIRK--A conscientious student, Bonnie
is, nevertheless, full of fun and jokes. Her in-
terests have mysteriously changed from the ap-
preciation of sports to players!
JOAN LAUER--Joan's talent for playing the
trumpet has contributed greatly to the band and
orchestra. She has prepared herself for a pos-
sible secretarial future by taking commercial
subjects.
RICHARD LAWSON--Richard, like many at
O.H.S., is very interested in sports cars. He
enjoys and excels in art work and world geog-
raphy.
WILLIAM LEWIS--"Dale," a tall, handsome
redhead, has an interest in cars. Although ap
pearing shy, his associates are aware of his
friendly nature.
KATHERINE MaCARTHY--Here is a pretty
girl with as pretty a voice ! We hope Kathy will
always be as happy as she appears to be.
MARVA McCLOUD--Marva is a dependable
member of high school organizations, for she is
always present when there is work to be done.
She has distinguished herself in G.A.A. by being
skilled in many sports.
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THOMAS MERRITT--On a tennis court or in the
classroom, Tom demonstrates outstanding skills.
Possibly a mathematical career lies ahead for
this fellow.
WAYNE MORGAN--Wayne has been a welcome
addition to O.H.S. this year as an athlete, class-
mate, and student. The girls found his expert
comments on their clothes' styles very helpful--
especially on knee socks!
ARTHUR MURPHY--Art's terrific ability as a
piano player has made him a much respected
member of the class. Whether he writes, plays
or conducts music, he is sure to be a success.
ELLA MAE OPALISKI--Pert Ella is quiet but
friendly. With her blue eyes and flair for art,
she "paints a pretty picture."
KONRAD OWENS--Konrad's variety of pastimes
makes him an interesting conversationalist. He
excels on the clarinet and provides keen com-
petition for the best tennis players.
ANDREW PARKHURST--Andy's smooth, artistic
dancing is an indication that not all senior boys
dislike dancing! In scholastic achievement and
personality he is not to be exceeded.
HARLAN RATHWELL--Harlan fascinates his
classmates with his clear, deep voice. Although
his blue Mercury is often seen around town, his
main interest lives outside of Oberlin.
GERALD ROBINSON--Called affectionately
"Tweed," "Sparkplug," or "Gerry," by his
numerous pals, he is liked and respected by all.
Gerry was a good, steady halfback on the foot-
ball squad.
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LEFT TO RIGHT--JOANNE ELDRIDGE
MARGARET JUVENILE, JOHN ELVIN,
STU FAUVER.
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LEFT TO RICHT--ART MURPHY, ELLA MAE OPAL1SKI, ANDY PARKHURST, AND TOM MERRITT.
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WILLIAM ROBINSON--Bill's quick recovery
and return to school after an unfortunate accident
must prove that he loves school work! He en-
joys sports and debates--friends say he's never
lost an argument.
GARY ROSECRANS--Gary, another red-headed
senior, blushes as red as his hair. Deceptively
quiet he has a delightful streak of deviltry which
often shines through.
CARLOS RUIZ--Carlos introduced Spanish flavor
into our education system this year. At times
thoughtful and sincere and other times witty, he
proved an ideal ambassador from Madrid.
GEORGIA RUTLEDGE--Nothing seems to wipe
the smile off this little gal's face or the sparkle
out of her eye. Georgia's sincere concern for
others has won her many friends.
SALLY SALO--N0 one can hear Sally's cou-
rageous laughter without being caught up into
the merriment. She seems to find being angry
an impossible state of mind to achieve!
RIMA SANDBANK--O.H.S. will remember Rima
as a pert, sparkling personality who always has
time to be concerned for others. She's loaded
with musical and artistic talent and is pretty
besides.
JUUE SCHETTLER--Popular Julie can always
be relied on to undertake any task to the best
of her ability. She will be remembered for her
wonderful smile and the silvery tones which she
achieves on her flute.
TED SCHETTLER--Ted's ability to organize
his unorganized pals has made him a leader
of the Senior class wherever he goes. Ted's
sincere, fun-loving personality will draw friends
to him.
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JAYNE SLATER--Jayne is living proof that it is
possible for one person to possess that rare com-
bination of beauty and brains. Her bright jokes
and smile will continue to draw friends to her
as they have at O.H.S.
ELAINE SMITH—This friendly gal might be
growing up, but the nickname of her grade
school days, "Dadie," still sticks with her. She
is a sports enthusiast, and considers jazz her
favorite type of music.
GARTHALIA SMITH--What would we have done
without "Gate's" famous hie to break the
monotony of our classes? Here is a girl who
will never let seemingly impossible situations
upset her gay outlook on life.
ALAN SPIEGLEBERG--Alan has won much
recognition as a football and track star. His
carefree ways and friendly humor have made
him an unforgettable member of the class of
'59.
MONA SPOTTS--"Spottie's" warm friendliness
and smooth, suave dancing abilities have won
her many lasting friendships during her high
school days.
DELBERT SPURLOCK—"Del," an outstanding
and dependable athlete, appears outwardly calm
and dignified, but inwardly jovial and gay.
JOHN STEPHENS—Going about his business
as Senate prexy, John appears thoughtful and
efficient, but his baby-blue eyes twinkle with
delight when he's taking part in a harmless
prank or comtemplating his summer experiences
in the West.
JUDY THOMPSON—Judy has prepared herself in
high school for a secretarial future by taking
many commercial subjects. She is quietly at-
tractive with her long brown hair and pleasant
voice.
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LFFT TO RIGHT—DAVID COX, HAROLD EDMONDS, JANE COMINGS, AND JULIE SCHETTLER.
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LEE TOWNSEL--Lee has been a dependable
friend to each one of us. He has gained the
admiration of his classmates by his level-
headed actions while playing school sports.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, SUZIE CERVONE, BONNIE KIRK, WAYNE MORGAN, AND JERRY DAVIDSON.
FRED TRAN--Fred's after school activities in-
clude playing the trombone and driving his sports
car. Besides these interesting pastimes, he is
a good student, liked by everyone.
JAMES TWINLNG--Jim's out-of-school life is
centered around a variety of interesting activi-
ties ranging from operating his blue Ford to
dishwashing at the Oberlin Inn. He is an
authority on science fiction stories and has
written a few of his own.
MARILYN URQUHART--An industriods worker,
Marilyn was assured of a place at Ohio Univer-
sity before most seniors had applied to colleges!
During school pretty Marilyn is reserved, but
she's lots of fun "after hours."
JOHN VANDER PYL--Many of us have been
the unhappy victims of the experiments and
pranks which Johnny's scientific mind has
devised. Very seldom do the cares of the world
seem to wipe the smile off the face of this little
man with a great personality.
PHILIP VERNON--Phil, as a world traveler, can
relate tales of adventure from Thailand to
Hong Kong. This tall, dark and intriguing guy
has talents both on the basketball court and at
the easel.
BRENDA WALKER--With her pretty blond hair,
blue eyes, and quiet, low voice, how can Brenda
help but be popular? No wonder she has been a
successful social chairman for The Fine Arts
Club.
DUDLEY WILSON--If Dudley follows through
with his plans to join the Navy, his friendliness
and outgoing nature will undoubtedly earn him
the rank of "Admiral."
CAROL YOUNGLESS--Sweetness and sincere
friendliness are two outstanding characteristics
of this young lady. Anyone who works as
earnestly and unselfislily as Carol does, deserve
to achieve her highest goals.
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STANDING: Paul Rimelspach, Ernest Brown, Robert
Lang, Jim Woscester. KNEELING: Yvonne Elliot,
John Seabold, Nancy Mack.
BACK ROW: Josie Isom, Donna Patton, Joyce
Phillips, Sharon Hartman. MIDDLE ROW: Tom
Griswold, Barney Hamlin, Jack Thourot, John Van
Ausdale. FRONT ROW: Nan Owens, Sandy Holm,
David Pleasnick, Kenny Jones.
BACK ROW: Alan Dawley, Gary Hughes, Jim
Helmutli, Art Holbrook. MIDDLE ROW: Bob Wood,
David Heisser, John Whitfield, Robert Malone,
Richard Taylor. FRONT ROW: Gene Edwards,
Nordie Ignat, Kenny Twining, Ricky Comings.
BACK ROW: Robert Dunkee, Robert
Fountain, Tom Taylor, Bill Miller,
Jerry Buck. MIDDLE ROW: Lorene
Thompson, Mary Margaret Fisher,
Peggy Arnold, Sue Sherk. FRONT
ROW: Nancy Hancock, Bonnie
Bruce, Linda Youngless.
BACK ROW: Brian Bliss, Denny Donaldson, Dick
Cowling, Chuck Cobb, Janet Reed, Betty Raich.
MIDDLE ROW: Judy VanAusdale, Dorothy Lewis,
Monica Hobill. FRONT ROW: Paul Thompson,
Ronny Webber, Gary Spiegelberg.
CIASS OF ’61
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SOPHOMORES
BACK ROW: Judy Siglin, John Cole, Donna Ed-
monds, Wendy Scott, Glidys Bell. FRONT ROW:
Mary Albright, Susan Locke, Gretchen Clarke.
BACK ROW: Janet Olney, Bruce
Verda, Robeit Woodmansee, Charles
Bedell, Eugene Coates. MIDDLE ROW:
Raymond Herod, Cynthia Williams,
Mary Jane Mosher, Dick Deuble.
FRONT ROW: Estel Hill, Lois Rathwell,
Nancy Mitchell.
BACK ROW: Joan Walker, Buddy Hoffman, Chris
Martin, Bob Laughlin. MIDDLE ROW: Cathy
Gross, Sandy Neal, Lynda Dixon, Janet King.
FRONT ROW: Sally Hecock, Jerry Moore, Danny
Dugan.
BACK ROW: Wayne Streator, John Hurst, Rick
Graff, Larry Myers, Dick Worcester. MIDDLE
ROW: Eileen Ives, Anne Newell, Barbara Zavodsky,
Sharon Friedly, Jim Amhenhauser. FRONT ROW:
Barbara Heston, Luereacie Holloway, Sharon Wal-
don.
BACK ROW: Bert Latran, Lee Tkach, Roger Gonda,
Jim Siddall, Charles Lang. FRONT ROW: Karen
Wilgor, Bonnie Gaeuman, Kay Gibson.
STANDING: Charles Dinkins, James McLaughlin,
Billy Schramm, Allen Morton, Melvin Wardell,
Tom Robinson. SEATED: Ruth Mack, Eugene
Charles, Jerry Carver, Maurice Piper, Dale Price.
STANDING (Left to Right): James Crockett,
Norma Hergina, Steve Gallion, James Brotherton,
Jack Fridenstine, Mary Bukovac, Judy Wilson, Betty
Thompson. SEATED: Sandra Barnard, Kay Bradley,
Mary Ellen Terry, Sandra Steinke, Charles Comings,
r Allen Reinhard, Tom McKinley.
FRESHMEN
BACK ROW: Bob Bourne, Tom Moore, Randy Lee,
Michael Hopkins, Linda Braun, Chip Piraino, Vir-
ginia Thompson. MIDDLE ROW: Barbara Haag,
Holly Hecock, Patty Smith, Marcia Herman.
FRONT ROW: Judy Reynolds, Yvonne Hammond,
Sue Rosier, Carole Williamson.
SEATED (Back to Front): Terry Stan-
den, Ronald Easterday, Harriet Morris,
Paul Rivera, Donna Langdon, Gail
Bungard. STANDING: Bill McCreedy,
Jerry Clark, Terry Barkacs, Bruce
Harris, Dick Olney.
BACK ROW: James Bresh, Carol Schroder, Cheryl
Topham, Robert Podwalny, Peggy Moore. MIDDLE
ROW: John Amenhauser, Ada Gregory, Nelma
York, Michele Fennel, Lynne Fishel. FRONT ROW:
Judy Carrico, Stanley Price, Albert Sutton, Paula
Gorske.
BACK ROW: Elizabeth Crowell, Janet Clark, Allen Mur-
phy, Patty Scott, Clifford Freed, James Smith, Reginald
Williams. FRONT ROW: Howard Isackes, JoAnn Luik-
hart, Patty Foote, Gail Robertson, Robert McConnell,
Keith McIlroy.
SEATED, (Back to Front): John Sobreski,
Jack Robinson, Henry Atwood, Kent Slater,
David Willbond. STANDING: Tom Walker,
Clara Lee Williams, Kathy Powers, Kathy
Stonebrook, Betty Berry, Karen Osborne.
BACK ROW: Curt Simpson, Ronny Barr, Minnie
Elliott, Eula Mae Broadnax, Mary Lee Bromund.
MIDDLE ROW: Bill Kickinson, Tina Roose, Linda
Hanmer, Ardella Crosby, Karen Fauth. FRONT
ROW: Henry Armstrong, Judy Wilgor, Sharon
Adams, Bob Poling.
CLASS OF ’62
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BACK ROW: Roy Johnson, George Woods, Sue Pea-
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George Shrake, Sam Coe, Keith Meadows, John
Knipper.
BACK ROW: James Pinkston, Russell Grills, Bruce
Laczko, Eric Zimmerman, Hal Lawson. MIDDLE
ROW: Bruce Martin, Karen LeCrift, Sharon Single-
ton, Mary Griswold, Mallory Clark. FRONT ROW:
Don Wonderly, Joe Coniam, Carolyn Bauman,
Barbara Baldauf.
Gary Cowling, Judy Rogers, Ann Wiggins, Bob Oliphant, Christine Hecock, Jay Thompson.
JUNIORS
CLASS
OFFICERS
Many consider the eleventh year of high school the most important
one of all, for the juniors have the responsibility of sponsoring the
Junior-Senior Prom in honor of the senior class. Mr. Walters, the
class' capable advisor, guided them through the problems that come
up when working for a prom. At elections Bob Oliphant became jun-
ior class president. The other executive posts were filled by Jay
Thompson, vice-president; Christine Hecock, secretary; Judy Rogers,
treasurer; and Gary Cowling and Ann Wiggins, social chairmen.
This energetic class had earned most of the necessary funds to
sponsor the formal dance during their sophomore year. To raise money
this year they held a bake sale and sold refreshments during all the
home basketball games. In addition, they received all proceeds
from the ice cream machine. Thus it was not necessary for the jun-
iors to pay class dues.
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BACK ROW—Dick
Deuble, Rick
Graff, Art Holbrook.
FRONT ROW:
Karen Wilgor,
Bonnie Bruce.
SOPHOMORES
Marcia Herman,
Hal Lawson,
Karen LeCraft,
Bill Dickinson,
Tina Roose.
FRESHMEN
This year's sophomore class began
to prepare for the Prom that they will
sponsor as juniors. Their advisor, Mr.
Fairchild, helped them get started by
calling a class meeting early in the
year at which class officers were
elected. Rick Graff was elected presi-
dent. Other offices were held by
Charles Bedell, vice-president; Karen
Wilgor, secretary; Art Holbrook, treas-
urer; and Dick Deuble and Bonnie
Bruce, social chairmen.
To eam money for tire following
year's big dance, the class voted that
each member of the class w'ould pay
dues of two dollars. The sophomores
also held a very successful bake sale.
However, their largest money-making
activity was three after-game sock
hops. With such a good start, the
sophomores should be able to have a
wonderful prom.
Best wishes from the seniors to the
class of 1961!
In the fall the class of 1962 elected
Bill Dickinson to the post of class
president. Assisting Bill in his execu-
tive duties were Karen LeCraft, vice-
president; Marcia Herman, secretary-
treasurer; and Hal Lawson and Tina
Roose, social chairmen.
Miss Merthe, the class sponsor,
helped to orient the freshmen to high
school life and guided them through-
out the year.
As a class, the freshmen did not
sponsor any activities, but they did
join the various extra-curricular
functions. Their ideas and vigorous
participation contributed much to
these groups.
This class has three years of high
school in which they are sure to be-
come one of O.H.S.'s best classes.
Good luck’ freshmen!
SPORTING
OBERLIN 38 - MIDVIEW 0
The Indians started the season with a bang by routing the Midview
Middies 38-0. In this game Oberlin played excellently on both offense
and defense, and made a good Midview team look very bad. Five backs
accounted for the Tribe's scoring by hitting pay dirt in each quarter.
John Stephens plunged over from the three for the first period T.D. Joe
Harris and Al Spiegleburg scored in the second with drives of four yards
and thirty-five yards, respectively. In the third quarter Joe got his sec-
ond touchdown of the evening with a run of seven yards, and Howard
Reinhold plunged over from the one yard line to make the score 32-0.
In the fourth quarter Del Spurlock went fifteen yards for the final score
of the season's opener.
OBERLIN 14 - NORTH OLMSTED 0
The Tribe had a tougher time in the conference opener against North
Olmsted. Suffering from a mild let down after the opener, the Tribe had
to use the breaks to pull out a 14-0 victory. Oberlin was outgained one-
hundred and eighty-nine yards to one-hundred and forty-seven yards but
recovered two fumbles on the Eagle's thirty and converted both to grab
the victory. The first score came after Berry Bourne recovered a fumble
on the Olmsted twenty-eight. Joe Harris took a pass twenty-five yards
on the next play to put Oberlin in front 6-0. Harris also scored tire second
touchdown on a seven yard plunge to climax a drive started on the Eagle
twenty with a fumble recovered by Jeff Cotton.
OBERLIN 14 - WESTLAKE 8
Lee Townsei took a Del Spurlock pass and roared ten yards to pay dirt
with thirteen seconds left on the clock to give Oberlin a victory and their
fifth straight win. Neither team scored in the first half where a tight pair
of defenses kept the ball at midfield. The Tribe came close, however,
in the last minutes by marching from their twenty-nine to the Westlake
three before fumbling with one minute remaining.
BACK: Lee Townsei,
Rube Townsei, Joe
Harris, Delbert Spur-
lock, Alan Spiegelberg,
Wayne Morgan, John
Stephens. FRONT:
Steve Kilmer, Jeff
Cotten, Eddie Elling-
ton, Tom Atkinson,
Gary Cowling, Berry
Bourne, John Dovin,
Tom Coates.
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BACK ROW--Head Coach Mr. Fanning, Assistant Coach Mr. Adams, Buddy Hoffman, Steve Kilmer, John Van Aus-
dale, Rodger Feakins, Jeff Cotton, Wayne Morgan, John Dovin, Gary Cowling, Berry Bourne, Alan Spiegelberg, Del-
bert Spurlock, Chris Matin, Gary Podwalny, Jimmy Carpenter, Charlie Butts, Assistant Coach Mr. Bedell. MIDDLE
ROW--Rick Lawerence,Bob Hanmer, Bob Lang, Bert Latram, Buster Donaldson, Bamey Hamlin, Bill Robinson, Lee
Townsei, John Thomas, Tom Coates, Joe Hanis, Eddie Ellington, Tom Atkinson, Ruben Townsei, Chuck Bedell, Bob
Singleton. FRONT ROW--Paul Rimelspach, John Stephens, Kenny Twining, Eugene Coates, Paul Thompson, Ralph
Coe, Howard Reinhold, Dick Cowling, Bob Laughlin, Chuck Cobb, Brian BJ’>s, Jack Thorout, Clark Champaney, Rick
LeCraft, David Cox, Wayne Streeter.
OBERLIN 6 - FAIRVIEW 0
Oberlin pulled a squeaker out of the coals against a fired-up Warrior team thanks to a stout goal line defense and
quick thinking by Al Spiegelburg. He picked up a blocked punt (instead of falling on it) and rambled forty yards to
the evening's only score.
OBERLIN 20 - BAY VILLAGE 6
The tribe swarmed all over Bay Village to avenge last year's only defeat and won their third straight game 20-6.
They took the opening kick-off and converted it into a touchdown. Al Spiegelberg‘completed the fifty-seven yard
drive with a four yard plunge. Early in the second quarter Spiegelberg scored again, this time climaxing a sixty
yard drive. Bay's score came on the next kick-off with a Rocket halfback going ninty-eight yards to score. In the
third quarter the tribe garnered their third touchdown with Joe Harris's four yard plunge at the end of the quarter.
OBERLIN 7 - MEDINA 7
The Indians had their bid for a perfect season shattered by the Medina Bees when they fumbled the ball on the
Bee one yard line with twenty seconds left. Both teams scored in the second quarter. Medina hit pay dirt first on a
recovered Oberlin fumble and three quick passes. The Indians came right back and marched all the way to the
Medina twelve before fumbling once more. After holding the Bees, the tribe returned the punt to Medina 27. Three
pays later Joe Hanis cut for nineteen yards and the touchdown, and Lee Townsei dove for the tying extra points.
Late in the fourth quarter the Indians finally got a drive going and went to the one yard line of Medina before losing
the ball and a perfect season.
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OLMSTEAD FALLS: 38-14
Oberlin High closed its 1958 grid season campaign with a 38-
14 victory over Olmstead Falls, putting its season record at six
wins, a tie, and a loss.
Opening an exciting first half, Spurlock scored midway in the
first period. Townsei and Spiegelberg each scored touchdowns
making the score at halftime Oberlin 22, Olmstead Falls 0.
After eight plays, Lee Townsei raced the final 27 yards, and
Spiegelberg added the two extra points.
Six plays later Stephens and Townsei again raised Oberlin's
score to 36-0.
Olmstead Falls made all of its 14 points in the last quarter.
The football coaching staff included Mr. Fanning, assisted by
Mr. Adams and Mr. Bedell.
Coaching staff: Mr. Adams, line coach; Mr.
Fanning, head coach; Mr. Bedell, assistant
coach.
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BASKETBALL
SEASON RECORD 1958-1959
WE THEY WE THEY
47 . . . 48 . . . . . Bay Village 55 . . . 70 . . . . . Bay Village
53 . . . 47 . . . . . Westlake 53 . . . 47 . . . . . Westlake
44 . . . 50 . . . . . Rocky River 56 . . . 54 . . . . . Rocky River
51 . . . 60 . . . . . North Olmsted 65 . . . 64 . . . . . North Olmsted
78 . . . 47 . . . . . Amherst 49 . . . 54 . . . . . Fairview
64 . . . 53 . . . . . Fairview 42 . . . 67 . . . . . Medina
53 . . . 45 . . . . . Lorain St. Mary's 67 . . . 54 . . . . . . Olmsted Falls
51 . . . 71 . . . . . Elyria Catholic TOURNAMENT GAMES
35 . . . 45 . . . . . Medina 55 . . . 54 . . . . . . Westlake
89 . . . 58 . . . . . Olmstead Falls 60 . . 63 . . . . . . Clearview
Mr. Lynch, varsity coach
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VARSITY
The Oberlin High Indians did not do as well this
year as their conference-winning counterparts did
last year. They did, however, provide many thrills
for the folks who came to watch them play. There
were four lettermen returning from last year's
championship team with which to build a new
team. The lettermen were Del Spurlock, Berry
Bourne, Joe Harris, and Ruben Townsei. There were
several other good prospects which came up from
last year's reserve team and also Wayne Morgan who
transferred to O.H.S. from Xenia, Ohio.
The first game was at home with Bay Village.
The Tribe lost this thrilling game by a 49-48 count.
The Indians went into the second half trailing by 12
points, and by the end of the third quarter they were
within two points of the Rockets. The fourth quarter
was a real battle, but the Bay defense stiffened in
the last few minutes to give Oberlin its first loss of
the season.
The Tribe came back against Westlake winning
a very fast game. 53-47. Joe Harris led them to
victory with 13 points as the Indians put their first
Lee Townsei
guard
Wayne Morgan
forward
mark in the win column. Oberlin again had to fight
back from a bad first half, being behind by 8 points
at the intermission. Again a big third quarter put
the team in the ball game.
Oberlin, playing their third game at home, lost
to Rocky River. The game was a real thriller through
three quarters with the score tied 34-34, but the
Pirates pulled away in the last quarter to win 50-44.
The Indians lost their next game to the North Olm-
stead Eagles 60-51. Against Amherst, the Tribesmen
were the victors, winning 78-47.
Berry Bourne
center
Tom Coates
forward
CAGERS
The O.H.S. team continued its winning ways
against Fairview. Led by Del Spurlock who made
17 points, the Tribe gained its third win, 64-53.
Against Lorain St. Mary's Oberlin won a 53-45
victory. In their next game at Elyria Catholic the
Indian eagers began to lose ground as they made
only 28% of their shots. They lost on the strange
court, 71-51. The Indians still did not improve as
they lost to the Medina Bees, 45-35. After this de-
feat, however, the O.H.S. squad set out to beat
Olmsted Falls. On that court they scalped the home
team, 89-58.
In the second game with Bay, Oberlin lost, 70-
55. The Indians went on from this defeat to win
three close games. They beat Westlake, 53-47 after
a hard battle. Against Rocky River the O.H.S. men
put up a great fight winning 56-54. The North
Olmstead game was another thriller when the Indians
captured a 65-64 victory. The Tribe then lost to
Fairview, 54-49 and ceded a game to Medina,
67-72. Oberlin won its last game when it defeated
Olmsted Falls, 67-54.
In the tournament play at Elyria, the Tribe did
very well. In their first game, against Westlake, the
O.H.S. boys played their best game of the year and
defeated a very aggressive squad, 55-54. In the
second game, against Clearview, the Indians ran into
a little trouble late in the game. After being in the
lead, the Tribe suddenly seemed to ease up and
Clearview tied the score, 55-55. Clearview then
went on to win, 63-60 in overtime.
The Tribe ended with a 10-9 season record. In
the lead for scoring and rebounds were Joe Harris,
and in the lead for field goal percentages was Berry
Bourne.
Phil Vernon
forward
Al Spiegelberg
guard
Joe Harris
forward
Ruben Townsei
forward
Del Spurlock Tom Atkinson
guard forward
Mr. Vinarscik, junior varsity coach
The Junior Varsity team, under the direction of Joe Vinarcsik,
this year showed an improvement over last season. Although the
team's final results were not too impressive (5 wins, 15 losses), it lost
several close games by less than five points, thus giving a good over-
all showing.
There were several members of the Junior Varsity squad who
showed a lot of promise. Bob Laughlin, a sophomore playing his first
year here, did a very good job as a starting guard. Andy Comings
also looked promising at the guard position before he was sidelined
with a back injury during most of the latter half of the season. The
center, Barney Hamlin, and the two forwards, Steve Kilmer and Gary
Cowling, contributed greatly to the team's rebounding and defense.
Behind these five were several able bodied reserves who saw a lot of
action. They included, Buddy Hoffman, Joe Berg, Dick Deuble, John
Van Ausdale, Rick Comings, and John Thomas. These boys will pro-
vide material for future varsity teams, and are ready to keep the
cage glory at Oberlin High.
J-V BASKETBALL
BACK ROW--Bamey Hamlin, Coach Joe Vinarcsik, Dick Deuble. MIDDLE ROW--Robert Gonda, Bob Laughlin,
Steve Kilmer, Eugene Charles. FRONT ROW--Chuck Bedell, Buddy Hoffman, Eddie Newell, John VanAusdale,
Ricky Comings.
Left to Right, BACK ROW:
Tom Atkinson, Robert
Gonda, Wayne Morgan.
FRONT ROW: Charlie
Butts, Ruben Townsei.
Left to Right, BACK ROW:
Bert Latran, Bob Miller,
Eric Zimmerman, Gene
Coates. FRONT ROW:
Denny Donaldson.
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TRACK
This year's spring sports included track, golf and tennis.
Coach Fanning's track team, the most popular and established
spring sport, did comparatively well this year, although they
did not win the Conference title as in the previous year. The
team was strongest in the 100, 220, broad jump and the 880
relay with Harris, Petroff, Townsei and Butts.
Golf, another popular spring sport, for the first time in
many years, won all of their matches with Berry and
Bob Bourne, Steve Kilmer and Dick Deuble in first, second,
third and fourth positions, respectively. Bob Bourne, a fresh-
man, shows great promise for the future years, and although
Berry Bourne, our top man, graduated this year we still have
junior, Steve Kilmer and sophomore, Dick Deuble, to provide
another winning team for next year.
Coach McIlroy's tennis team, started just this year, did not
play many official matches, although they did play Elyria and
Amherst, losing to both. The top four men this year were Tom
Merritt, John Hoffman, Andy Parkhurst and Art Murphy.
The baseball team, also started this year, under Coach
Marty Atkinson, and although not completely organized,
had a fair season.
Left to Right, BACK ROW: John VanderPyl,
Paul Rimpalspauch, Alvin Petroff, Hue Hollo-
way. FRONT: Joe Hanis.
BASEBALL
BACK ROW: Gary Podwalny, Andy Comings, Russel Grills, Bob Podwalny Barney
Hamlin, and Tom Hurd. MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Wellemeyer, Jim Crockett Dave
Wilbond, Chuckie Comings, Brian Bliss, Danny Dietlin, Bob Laughlin, and Mr.
Atkinson. FRONT ROW: Mike Osmer, Bob Hanmer, Eugene Charles, Scot Kretch-
mar, Hal Lawson, Johnny Cole, Dick Cloudt.
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GOLF
Neal Shannon, coach. KNEELING: Bob Singleton, Rick LeCraft,
Berry Bourne, Bobie Bourne, and Steve Kilmer. SEATED: Larry Mey-
ers, Ronnie Bahr, Bob Oliphant, Dick Deuble, and Jeff Kilmer.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Howard Isackes, Ray Clayton, Andy Parkhurst, John
Hoffman, Chip Piraino, Tom Merritt, Art Murphy , and Mr. McIlroy,
Coach.
TENNIS
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surance, and POWERS—DAWLEY CLOTHING.
Varsity cheerleaders, from Left to
Right: Christine Hecock, Suzie Cer-
vone, Pat Humphrey, Sandy Marko-
wich, and Rita Gott.
Reserve cheerleaders,
from Top to Bottom:
Peggy Arnold, Karen Wil-
gor, Linda Dixon, Bonnie
Bruce, and Holly Hecock.
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CHEERLEADERS
Five varsity cheerleaders, composed of junior and senior
girls, and five reserve cheerleaders, composed of freshman
and sophomore girls, are elected by the student body each
year to serve during the football and basketball seasons.
Both squads are under the supervision of Mrs. Brady.
The cheerleaders did much more than lead cheers. They
planned and held pep rallies, sold megaphones during the
football season, and sponsored the selling of slogan ribbons
for the basketball tournament at Elyria. At the end of bas-
ketball season, the cheerleaders passed around mounted pic-
tures of the senior boys on the basketball squad and the coach
to be autographed by the students. These girls proved to be
fine representatives of the school and did a good job of arous-
ing school spirit and enthusiasm.
BACK ROW: Mrs. Brady, Maida McIlroy, Julie Schettler, Mary Jane Mosher. MIDDLE ROW: Jo-
Anne Eldridge, Virginia Thompson, Linda Deuble. FRONT ROW: Sally Conway, Bonnie Kirk,
Peggy Arnold, Nancy Fairchild.
G. A. A. BOARD
The organizing body of the Girls' Athletic Association, the G.A.A. Board, consisted of twelve members and
the club advisor; president, Julie Schettler; vice president, Bonnie Kirk; secretary-treasurer, Maida McIlroy;
recorder, Linda Deuble; publicity, Peggy Arnold; hockey manager, Nancy Fairchild; basketball manager, Joann
Eldridge; volleyball manager, Sally Conway; softball manager, Mary Jane Mosher; freshman representative,
Virginia Thompson; and club advisor, Mrs. Brady.
On the first Monday of every month, the officers met at the home of one of the board members to plan all
coming events of the G.A.A. When dances, picnics, or group activities were organized, each board member headed
a committee, and with the help of the girls of the club, was able to make decorations, put out publicity, or send
out invitations.
In addition to the social responsibilities of each board member, the managers were in charge of their individual
sports organizing the practices and encouraging class participation. Other duties of the members were so-stated in
the Constitution.
The school year, 1958-59, was a successful one for the G.A.A. through the hard work of the board to obtain
participation, sportsmanship, and fun through the various activities.
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HOCKEY
Nancy Fairchild, field hockey manager, plunged
into the '58 hockey season in the 1st week of Sep-
tember receiving a large and enthusiastic turnout.
Although the Seniors and Juniors had no class in-
struction on which to rely, they were able to keep
pace with the Freshmen and Sophomores. Thus the
games which were held every Tuesday and Thursday
were very close in score.
Black and blue shins were in style by the time that
the Red and Blue hockey teams were chosen. The
game was originally scheduled for October 30, but
due to cold weather the girls were not able to play
until November 5. Margaret Karr, Red Manager, and
Joan Lauer, Blue Manager, led their teams before a
small, shivering audience. In order to fight off the
cold, the girls kept the game moving at a quick
tempo. In the remaining few seconds of the game the
Reds managed to make the winning goal. After the
game the girls were treated to a taffy-apple delight.
THIRD ROW, Left to Right; Marva McClud, Sarah
Conway, Bonnie Kirk, Linda Deuble, Joan Lauer,
Peggy Rimbert, Minnie Crisp, Ruth McKinney, Jo-
anne Eldridge. SECOND ROW: Luericie Holloway,
Judy VanAusdale, Mary Fisher, Peggy Arnold, Janet
King, Mary Mosher, Barbara Zavodsky, Kathy Cross.
FRONT ROW: Carole Williamson, Tina Roose, Sandy
Barnard, Yvonne Hammond, Mary Griswald, Sharon
Singleton, Paula Gorske.
Bonnie Kirk, Joanne Eldridge, and Joan Lauer re-
ceived the Split O, the highest award given by the
Girls' Athletic Association. To eam this award the
girls participated in every sport and were selected
for each Red and Blue All-Star team during their
four years in high school.
T - hh ri
Blue team, BACK ROW: Peggy Arnold, Joan Lauer, and
Joanne Eldridge. MIDDLE ROW: Margaret Juvenile and
Donna Payne. FRONT ROW: Minna Crisp, Carole William-
son, Tina Roose, and Linda Deuble.
Red team, BACK ROW: Carole Schroeder, Sue Hahn, and
Bonnie Kirk. FRONT ROW: Joan Walker, Marva Mc-
Cloud, and Sally Conway.
BASKETBALL
In '58-*59 basketball, the most popular G.A.A. sport,
got underway on December 2. Joanne Eldridge was the
manager. After a short series of practice games, the
official class teams were chosen. The Juniors were the
tournament champions for this season.
Immediately following the class games the Red and
Blue teams were chosen. Soon the teams were ready to
highlight the basketball season with the ever-popular Red
and Blue Game, which took place on February 4 in the
OHS gym. Preceding the game the teams and Mrs.
Brady dined at Martin's Inn. The alumnae of OHS added
extra spice to the evening's activity by playing before the
all-star game. The players used all of their strength,
know-how, and sportsmanship to provide exciting enter-
tainment for an unusually large audience. Both the Red
team, with Linda Deuble as captain, and the Blue team,
with Bonnie Kirk as captain, were very strong defensively
which kept the score down. The Reds managed to break
the tie and in the last two minutes made the winning 3
points to score 28-25. The audience was also entertained
by a tumbling exhibition and by the shapely cheerleaders,
Wayne Morgan, Berry Bourne, Del Spurlock, Jeff Kilmer,
Al Spiegelberg, and Ted Schettler.
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VOLLEYBALL
Sally Conway, volleyball manager, began the sea-
son on March 16. A long period of practice games
enabled the girls to play their best for selections of
class teams. After several class team struggles, the
sophomores rose victorious.
Practice sessions were soon begun for the newly
selected Red and Blue teams with Garthalia Smith as
Blue manager and Kathy Gross as Red manager.
After three hard games on the official court, the Blues
were defeated by the Reds.
Ending the season, the home economics girls
honored the teams and their assistants with a supper
served in the home economics room.
BACK ROW: Della Thomas, Peggy Arnold, Bonnie
Kirk, Cynthia Jernigan, Joan Lauer, and Marva Mc-
Cloud. MIDDLE ROW: Judy VanAusdale, Kathy
Gross, Barb Zavodsky, Mary Jane Mosher, and Joanne
Eldridge. FRONT ROW: Sue Peabody, Tina Roose,
Gail Bungard, Sandy Barnard, Yvonne Hammon, and
Garthalia Smith.
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G. A. A. SOFTBALL
The last regular sport of the G.A.A. program,
softball, was organized by Mary Jane Mosher, the
manager. The girls practiced Monday and Wednesday
evenings; bruised fingers and swollen knuckles were
common in the early practices. After class teams
were chosen. The girls worked hard to earn the class
trophy. It was not unusual to see the girls running all
over the field trying to catch the powerfully hit balls.
Red and Blue teams were chosen late in May. The
teams were evenly matched, making the competition
keen. The girls all played well and the softball season
was full of fun and skill.
FIRST ROW: Margaret Roellinger, Carole William-
son, Bonnie Kirk, Marva McCloud, Sally Conway,
Georgia Rutledge, Garthlia Smith. SECOND ROW:
Mrs. Brady, Maida McIlroy, Kathy Cheeks, Kathy
Cross, Peggy Arnold, Judy VanAusdale, Mary Jane
Mosher, Linda Deuble, Mary Griswald, Ruth McKin-
ney, Joanne Eldridge, Della Thomas. THIRD ROW:
Ann Spurlock, Eileen Ives, Luericie Holloway, Ann
Newell, Carolyn Baumann, Sharon Singleton, Lynn
Fishel, Tina Roose, Carol Schroeder, Sherryl Toppan,
Joan Lauer, Cynthia Jernigan. FOURTH ROW: Sue
Peabody, Michele Fennel, Gail Bungard, Sandra Bar-
nerd, Marsha Herman, Ginny Thompson, Yvonne
Hammond, Barbara Zavodsky, Sharon Friedly, Gladys
Bells, Margaret Fisher, Elizabeth Crowell, Ellen
Schultz.
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The hiking and biking managers
seem to get at least one bike
hike into the athletic program.
The hikes give the girls a
chance to be with each other
on a non-competitive basis.
Ping-pong, another new sport
in the girls' athletic program,
provided individual competi-
tion. This sport proved to be
popular and created enthusi-
asm among the girls.
Swim night was a new feature of
the G.A.A. program. The members
swam in Crane Pool for one hour on
Wednesday evenings. In addition to
the regular program, the organiza-
tion sponsored several co-educa-
tional swims.
SHARING
STUDENT SENATE
Each year the Student Senate is gaining more importance as
the student governing body. This year the seventeen representatives
of the different homerooms, under the leadership of the president,
John Stephens, met bi-monthly, sometimes carrying over into extra
sessions. As student representatives, the Senators gained their home-
room’s opinions, ideas, and suggestions. Though not entirely suc-
cessful in gaining student participation in Senate operations, the
student body was recognizing that the Student Senate was its voice
in Oberlin High. The members this year explored student govern-
ment in co-operation with the faculty which culminated with a
definite plan for student government in our school. Through a
committee headed by Dave Ignat, the honor awards have been
revised and enumerated. A Safety Committee growing out of the
Youth Traffic Safety Conference held in Berea on December 15,
has been established. The post-game dance policy was revised
which deals with hours, dress, and who was to sponsor them.
STANDING: Charlie Butts,
vice-president; Mr. Newell,
advisor; John Stephens, pres-
ident; and SEATED: Janet
King, secretary.
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BACK ROW: Barney Hamlin,
Jack Thourot, Janet King,
Rick Graff, John Seabold.
FRONT ROW: Patty Foote,
Carole Williamson, John
Favor, Alan Morton.
BACK ROW: Charlie Butts,
Steve Kilmer, Sandy Marko-
wich, Andy Comings, John
Stephens. FRONT ROW: Nancy
Fairchild, Julie Schettler,
Dave Ignat, Carlos Ruiz.
Sharon Fairchild, Carolos Ruiz, Nancy Fairchild,
and Ricky Holbrook discuss plans for the annual
Play Night.
The Student Senate has had many money raising
projects: the play-night, the student-faculty bas-
ketball game, and selling pens with basketball
schedules. The Senate sponsored the Exchange Stu-
dent Program, sent representatives to various student
workshops, and sponsored many of the honor awards.
Probably the highest accomplishment would be that
the Oberlin High students were awakening to the
fact that the Senate did something for them, and
offered them an opportunity to express themselves
forcibly and democratically.
Carlos Ruiz exchanges
ideas on Spanish and
American student gov-
ernment with other
senate members.
Charlie Butts inspects
Suzie Vance's locker as
part of the monthly pro-
gram conducted by the
Senate.
In conference with advisor, Mr. Sandberg,
Jane Comings, business manager, and Jane
Slater, editor discuss overall plans for the
1959 O-High.
ANNUAL
STAFF
Ella Mae Opaliski, art editor, sketches ideas to por-
tray the yearbook theme.
Dave Cox, Literary editor, studies possibilities for lit-
erary contributions made by his staff. STANDING:
Linden Fisher, Joan Lauer, Rick Holbrook, and Bill
Hoca. SITTING: Brenda Walker, Sally Salo, Nancy
Fairchild, and Larie Edwards.
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The O-High business staff works on advertising and circulation with the business manager, Jane Comings. STAND-
ING: Margaret Karr, Joan Lauer, Monica Hobill, Judy VanAusdale, Sandy Hunter, Peggy Rimbert, Jane Comings,
Marilyn Urquhart, Carole Williamson, and Mary Griswold. SEATED: Maida McIlroy, Sharon Koyan, Donna Payne,
Pat Humphrey, Brenda Taylor, Marva McCloud, Ruth Rhinehardt, and Sharon Singleton.
Planning picture taking sched-
ules, Dave Ignat, photographer,
and Pam Gorske, photography
editor, survey the tenative
layout.
Sue Hahn types annual as Pat Bech-
tel checks for errors in the final
drafts.
Layout editor, Rima Sandbank,
supervises the placement of
pictures and literary work on
yearbook dummy pages with
Mona Spotts and Andy Park-
hurst.
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O-HIGH LIGHTS
Completing a year of co-editorship of the school news
paper were Jayne Slater and Nancy Fairchild. Assistant
editor was Sharon Fairchild with Dave Ignat serving as staff
photographer; Miss May was faculty advisor for the group.
The newspaper held meetings every Friday noon to discuss
the activities of the week, and turn in their news articles.
Carlos Ruiz, our exchange student, interested everyone with
his articles on Spanish activities and tradition. One of the
innovations of the year was the little cherub column in
which a baby picture of a student or faculty member was
used. Linden Fisher, a senior member of the staff, started a
section on "safety" both in and out of school. Charles Butts,
a junior on the staff, introduced a column called "Kno Butts
About It” in which he answered letters written to him con-
cerning school problems. There was also the regular "Chit
n' Chat" column which carried little jokes or funny incidents
which had happened around O.H.S.
Nancy Fairchild, co-editor; Dave Ignat, photogra-
pher; Jayne Slater, co-editor.
BACK ROW, Left to Right: Carlos Ruiz, Charlie Butts, Linda Deuble, Dick Murphy, Dick Deuble, Mary Margaret
Fisher, Roger Isackes, Sally Conway, Charles Wallace, Linden Fisher, Margaret Karr. FRONT ROW: Carole
Williamson, Bob McConnell, Susie Cervone, Mallory Clark, Miss May, advisor, Don Wonderly, Jane Comings.
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BACK ROW, Left to Right: Mary Lee Bromund, Jean Scott, Sandy Holmes, Clara Lee Williams, Eula Mae Brodnax,
Kathy Powers, Ardella Crosby, Mona Spotts. FRONT ROW: Wendy Clark, Donna Payne, Harriet Morris, Donna
Langdon, Betty Raich, Lucille McCarthy.
HOME EC. CLUB RED CROSS CLUB
The Home Economics Club, under the supervision
of Miss Doane, consisted of twenty girls. The girls
met after school on the first and third Mondays of
each month. Donna Payne and Jean Schott were the
co-presidents, Lucille McCarthy served as club
treasurer, and Mona Spotts was the secretary.
At Christmas time the club made and sold cor-
sages. As another project, the girls planned a "bake-
it-yourself" banquet. In May, the girls held their an-
nual picnic at Roadside Park, where they elected of-
ficers for the coming year.
Representatives from each homeroom met with
Miss Merthe, the faculty advisor, throughout the
year to plan various service projects such as making
tray favors for the hospital at Christmas time. In the
fall Miss Mary Bryant, the Junior Red Cross director for
Lorain County, aided the club president, Pat Bechtel,
in conducting the Junior Red Cross membership drive.
BACK ROW, Left to Right: Patty Scott, Lorene Thompson, Joyce Ganda, Judy VanAusdale, Miss Merthe, advisor,
Jerry Moore, Al Goerlich, Paula Gorske, Ruth Mack, Mallory Clark, Bob McConnell. MIDDLE ROW: Joe Hanis,
Ruth Reinhardt, Donna Langdon, Karen Lyman, Jean Robertson, Nancy Mack, Sandy Neal, Carol Bradley, Sandy
Barnard, Judy Milan. FRONT ROW: Susie Vance, Sue Hahn, Brenda Walker, Margaret Juvenile, Joan Lauer,
Kenny Jones.
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FINE ARTS
STANDING: Sandy Hunter, historian; Ella Mae Opaliski, treasurer;
Sally Salo, vice-president; Miss Schramm, advisor. SITTING:
Georgia Rutledge, secretary; Pat Bechtel, president; Brenda Walker
social chairman.
The Fine Arts Club, under the faculty sponsorship of Miss
Schramm, is composed of junior and senior girls whose eligibility is
determined by their scholastic average. The club meets once a
month in the homes of various members. The guest speakers included
Robert L. Jackson,director of admissions at Oberlin College, and Mrs.
Emmy Miller,director of the German House. A Christmas gift ex-
change, aValentine's party,and a mother-daughter tea were some of
the activities held this year. The social highlight of the year for the
club was the "Sweethearts’ Ball." To finance the dance the girls
sold programs at the basketball games. A weekend at the lake
climaxed a successful year.
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BACK ROW: Sharon Fairchild, Jane Comings,
Margaret Roellinger, Maida McIlroy, Joan
Lauer, Lynette Means. MIDDLE ROW: Julia
Newell, Jayne Slater, Linda Deuble, Sharon
Koyan, Pam Gorske. FRONT ROW: Jeanne
Johnson, Pat Humphrey, Rima Sandbank,
Joanne Eldridge.
BACK ROW: Nancy Williamson, Nancy Fair-
child, Larie Edwards, Linden Fisher, Cynthia
Jemigan. MIDDLE ROW: Bonnie Kirk, Julie
Schettler, Suzanne Cervone, Sue Hahn. FRONT
ROW: Brenda Taylor, Mimi Johnson, Donna
Fair.
BACK ROW: Barbara Bukovoc, Rita Gott,
Christine Hecock, Carol Youngless, Judy
Chapin. MIDDLE ROW: Suzie Vance,
Sally Conway, Barbara Harris, Shirley
Howard. FRONT ROW: Kathy Reichard,
Peggy Habecker, Karen Lyman.
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SHOP and the FASHION SHOP.
HI-Y
The Hi-Y Club, which is affiliated with the YMCA, is open to
all interested boys in the upper three grades who accept the
Club's platform and its code of ethics.
During this last school year, this club met twice each month.
It had two money-raising projects: selling programs at football
games and selling tickets for the community player's "Cheaper
By The Dozen." The club also sponsored several service projects
for the school and community. In December the boys gave an
all-school Christmas dance. A trip to Nela Park was also taken.
BACK ROW, Left to Right: Dave Ignat, president, Jeff Cotton,
vice president, Andy Parkhurst, chaplain, Ted Schettler, financial
chairman, Charlie Butts, service chairman, Mr. Shubert, advisor.
FRONT ROW: Rick Holbrook, treasurer, Andy Comings, sergeant-
at-arms, Dick Deuble, publicity chairman, John VanderPyl, social
chairman, Tom Merritt, secretary.
BACK ROW, Left to Right: Bill Bows,
Jim Carpenter, Roger Isackes, Charles
Wallace, Lee Townsei. MIDDLE ROW:
Dick Cowling, Chuck Cobb, Ralph Coe,
Roy Clayton. FRONT ROW: Allen
Dawley, Nordie Ignat, Eddie Fitzpatrick.
BACK ROW, Left to Right: Chuck Bedell, Jim
Siddall, Tom Griswold, Jay Thompson, Bob
Oliphant. MIDDLE ROW: Bob Lang, Gene
Coates, Paul Rimplespach, Bill Judson.
FRONT ROW: Bob Laughlin, Larry Myers,
Rick Comings.
BACK ROW, Left to Right: Gary Cowling,
Rodger Feakins, Rick Graff, Art Holbrook,
Bob Fountain. MIDDLE ROW: Phil Vernon,
Bob Singleton, John Stephens, Gary Podwalny.
FRONT ROW: Gene Edwards, Jerry Davidson,
Kenny Jones.
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Seven choral members awaiting a dress rehearsal.
Some choral members relaxing after a rehearsal.
FIFTH ROW, Left to Right: Peggy Arnold, Kathy Gross, Roger Isackes, Dick Deuble, Jerry Robinson, Ray Clayton,
Hal Lawson, Glenn Atwood, Lee Tkach. FOURTH ROW: Renee Hammond, Maida McIlroy, Bill Dickinson, Jim
Crockett, Howard Isackes, Tom Coates, Charlie Butts, Mary Fisher, Margaret Karr, Joan Lauer. THIRD ROW:
Sarah Conway, Connie Gauman, Judy VanAudale, Charles Wallace, Russell Grills, Bill Bows, Mary Mosher, Ann
Spurlock, Rima Sandbank. SECOND ROW: Lynne Fishel, Judy Rogers, Linda Deuble, Susie Vance, Keith Mc-
Ilroy, Eddie Newell, Sally Hecock, Shirley Howard, Karen Lyman, Barbara Bukovac.
Waiting for the next number, choir members relax.
Choral members discussing their newest song.
FRONT ROW: Mr. Peterson, director, Christine Hecock, Patty Smith,
Peggy Habecker, Jack Friedenstine, Dick Olney, Scott Kretchmar,
Velma Dunfee, Karen Wilgor, Gretchen Clarke.
CHOIR
The Oberlin High School a capella
choir, under the direction of Mr.
Harold Peterson, had forty-eight
participants. Although the girls out
numbered the boys, the balance of
voices was very good. The best news
of the year concerning the choir was
the purchase of beautiful, slate blue
choir robes by the V-BOP, a music
patron group.
The choir participated in three
events during the year: the first was
the Christmas program. In one of the
numbers it was accompanied by the
orchestra. The second event was the
choir festival on March 22 in which the
choir received a rating of excellent.
The last event was the spring concert
which took place on May 22. The
choir was again accompanied by the
orchestra in "Serenade to Spring" by
Richard Rodgers. It has had a very
successful season.
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FIRST ROW: Judith Reynolds, Glidys Bell, Jean Bradley, Yvonne Hammond, Garthalia Smith, Dorothy Dunfee.
MIDDLE ROW: Estelle MacDonald, Jane Comings, Peggy Rimbeit, Ann Newell. BACK ROW: Tina Roose, Nancy
Mack, Ruth McKinney, Nancy Williamson.
MR. PETERSON,
choral director
MR. HANDYSIDE,
band and orchestra director
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BAND
The forty-eight piece Oberlin High School Marching
Band performed at all but one of the football games. It
was also the major part of all pep rallies held during
football season. The band was one of the smallest in the
area but played very well despite its size.
The Marching Band played a big role in celebrating
the 125th anniversary of Oberlin on Saturday, October
11. It was a part ofa mass group comprised of five other
local high school bands. This mass band, under the
leadership of Douglas P. Handyside, served to introduce
the flag raising ceremonies at the mall. The marching
band and the Junior High Cade' qand also performed in
the Memorial Day parade.
The forty-two piece concert band participated in
two important events. On March 22, the band took part
in the District Band Contest at Berea and received a
rating of one. On May 1 the concert band and the
Junior High School Cadet Band gave their spring con-
cert. This concert was very entertaining and featured a
Mexican novelty number, "Hey Pedro."
MAJORETTES
LEFT TO RIGHT: Donna Patton, Judy Rogers, Lynette
Means.
FOURTH ROW, Left to Right: Al
Murphy, Charlie Dinkens, Eddie
Newell, Peggy Habecker, James
Smith, Mr. Handyside, advisor,
Dick Olney, Nancy Williamson,
Mary Jane Mosher, Joan Lauer.
3rd ROW: Paula Gorkse, Julie
Schettler, Sandy Barnard, Diane
Locke, Shirley Howard, Betty Mae
Kelly, Russell Grills, Sharon Fair-
child, Ada Gregory, Janet King,
Bob Ward, Bob Poling. 2nd ROW:
Barbara Balldoft, Ellen Shilts,
Janet Clark, Nancy Mack, Charles
Wallace, Bill Bows, Maida Mc-
Ilroy, Mary Margaret Fisher, Judy
Van Ausdale, Kathy Schuster,
Renee Hammond, Ann Newell,
Carol Armstrong. FRONT ROW:
Karen Lyman, Howard Isackes,
George Hoca, Sue Shirk, Sally
Salo, Margaret Karr, Marva Mc-
Cloud, Danny Dungan, Ray Herod,
Judy Carrico.
STANDING, Left to Right: Danny Dugan, Karen Lyman, Sue Sherk, Ray Herod, Elizabeth Crowell, Mr. Handyside,
Director, George Hoca, Linda Braun, Margaret Roellinger. SEATED: Betty Mae Kelly, Barbara Bukovac, Judy
VanAusdale, Gail Robertson, Kathy Schuster, Kathy Moore, Margaret Karr, Barbara Judson, Bill Hoca, Julie
Schettler, Rick Holbrook, Patty Smith, Peggy Arnold, Linda Hamner, Kathy Reichard, Ann Spurlock.
The woodwind quintet practice for a coming per-
formance.
Band members time up before rehearsal.
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SEATED: Charles Wallace, Sherry Johnson, Bob Wood, Linda Dixon, Sandy Wasserman, Janet King, Art Holbrook,
Chuck Pettet, Lynne Wood, Joan Lauer, Mary Lee Bromund, Jean Robertson, Ted Schettler, Nancy Williamson,
Kathy Giltner, Mary Jane Mosher, Nicola Stechow, Sandy Pintur.
The percussion group of the band waits for their cue.
ORCHESTRA
The 1958-59 orchestra, under the direction of
Mr. Douglas P. Handyside, was truly the best Oberlin
High School has ever had. For their Christmas pro-
gram the orchestra featured a fine string ensemble
with Bill Hoca and Rick Holbrook on violin and
Ted Schettler on cello as soloists.
For the second consecutive year the orchestra
received a superior rating in the State Orchestra
Contest held in Oberlin on February 1. The orchestra
had the distinction of being one of the two orchestras
to receive an unanimous rating of superior from all
four contest judges.
On May 22 the orchestra with the vocal groups
gave its spring concert. It featured Orchestra Piece
No. I, a violin concerto, composed by Arthur
Murphy, a senior. We are indeed proud of our
orchestra's fine record.
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STANDING: John Elvin, Ted Schettler, Dave Cox,
Barbara Bukovac, Danny Dugan, and Don Wonderly.
SEATED: Bill Bamaj, Larry Myers, Mary Margaret
Fisher, Carlos Ruiz, and Karen Lyman.
As Mary Margaret Fisher looks on, Jane Mosher applies
make-up for Don Wonderly before the performance.
“TEN LITTLE INDIANS”
Bill Hoca . . Sir Lawrence Wargrave
Dave Cox . . Captain Lombard
Barbara Bukovac . . Vera Claythorne
Ted Schettler . . William Blore
Don Wonderly . . Gerald MacKenzie
John Elvin . . Anthony Marston
Mary Margaret Fisher . . . . Mrs. Rogers
Karen Lyman , . . Emily Brent
Carlos Ruiz . . Mr. Rogers
Larry Myers . . . Fred Narracott
Dan Dugan . . Dr. Armstrong
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SCHOOL PLAY
"Ten Little Indians," a spinetingling mystery, refers to a cluster
of ten statuettes on the mantle-piece of a wierd country house on an
island off the coast of England, and a nursery rhyme embossed above
them, telling how each little Indian met his death. To this very
mysterious house ten assorted guests are invited by an unknown host
and hostess.
While the guests are assembled for cocktails prior to going to
dinner, a voice comes out of the air, accusing everyone present of
murder. While they are exchanging data on themselves, one of the
ten little Indians statuettes topples off the mantle-piece and breaks.
Immediately thereafter the young Oxonian chokes to death from his
drink.
From that moment on the excitement mounts and never lets down
until the final curtain. Mrs. Rogers is poisoned; General Mackenzie is
stabbed; Mr. Rogers is chopped in half; Emily Brent is poisoned; Dr.
Armstrong is drowned; Blore is crushed and Judge Wargrave, our mad
villian, is shot by our hero just in the nick of time to save our hor-
rified heroine.
The play was extremely well directed by Jack Stellman, Oberlin
College senior, with the assistance of Dave Ignat, the stage manager,
and three Oberlin High School faculty members, Miss May, Miss
Merthe and Miss Upton.
STAGE CREW
Director Jack Stellman gives a few
pointers to Bill Hoca and Danny Dugan.
STANDING, Left to Right: Cynthia Jernigan, Margaret Kan, Roger Isackes, Bob McConnell, Kathy Reichard,
Art Holbrook, Jim Worcester, Nordie Ignat, Dave Ignat, and Bob Wood, SEATED: Sandy Hunter, Christine He-
cock, Linda Deuble, Jean Robertson, Jane Mosher, and Gretchen Clark.
Prom queen, Julie Scheitler, and her attendants await the traditional
presentation of the roses. From Left to Right: Suzanne Ccrvonc, Nancy
Fairchild, Sally Salo, Julie Schettler, and Jayne Slater.
DANCES
The year's social activities started with the
annual Victory Ball at which the G. A.A. girls
honored the football team for their successful
season. In December the Hi-Y Club sponsored the
Christmas formal with a "Sno-Bound" theme in
keeping with the holiday spirit. Fine Arts created
a valentine atmosphere for the Sweetheart's Ball
in February.
The highlight of the formal dances was the
Junior-Senior Prom with the theme of "Seventh
Heaven." The parents of the juniors sponsored a
post-prom dinner at the Firelands Boy Scout Camp.
VICTORY BALL
SWEETHEARTS’ BALL