Back row: Tom Zimmerman; Linda; Vicki Jackson; Curt Adams; Virginia Pollick; Linda; Michael; Lori Eiswald; Lauretta Mecham; T. Gates; Miss Urnholt. Middle row: Nancy Carner; Cheryl Pullin; Steven; Patty; Darrell; Carol Gramenz; William Daily; Connie Gilvin; Karen Barber. Front row, from left: Debbie Morse; Tommy; Patty Adams; Jerry Thacker; Linda Aspen; Gregory; Susan Lightner; Steve Wiseman; Linda Quier.

(photo from Carol Gramenz)

Kindergarten, North Side

First row, from left: #2 Eve Thompson; #3 Bill Boler; #6 Glenda Young Third row: #2 Bill Hickey; #3 Lois Rice; #4 Tom Robinett; #7 Marsha Brown; #9 Christina Nicholas. Top row: #1 Bob Harringer; #2 Alice Beard; #3 Tim Farr; #5 Randy Shayler; Miss Urnholt.

Kindergarten, Mary Phillips

Front row: Peggy Sinkovics (far left); Sue Sierens (2nd from left). Middle row, seated on chairs: Suzanne Green (2nd from left), Mark Oklak (3rd from left), Cosimo Natali (5th from left), Mike Natali (far right). Back row: Brenda Reynolds (far left). CLICK HERE for large-sized, high resolution photo.

(photo from Mike Natali)

Kindergarten, Beiger

Back row: Karen Bentkowski, Tom DeLaurelle, Virginia Omundson, Tim Nicolini, Frances Maxwell, Dale Hazen, Martha Zemialkowski, Bob Andrews; Mrs. Weiss. Middle row: Carolyn Schwartz, Kirk Baldorf, Kay Peneton, Jim Carnes, Teresa Hess, Tom Daffron, Karen Kronewitter, Hershel Cooper. Front row: Greg Cook, Susie Collins, Tom Grau, Phyllis Bolantine, Jim Locke, Beverly Creech, Junior Wilemon.

(photo from Jim Locke)

2nd grade, North Side

Back row:  Randy Shayler, Mike Lachman, Jon McMann, Bev Magnuson, Patty Hall, Pam McCarter, Dave Hoskins, Jack Wilson, Rocky Reeves. Middle row:  Doris Kronewitter, Sarose Horvath, Alice Beard, Judy Blankenhorn, Kathy Quick, Lois Rice, Gail Myers, Debbie Alison, Janet Nihouser, UNK. Front row:  Bill Hickey, Alan Stafford, Mike R., Bill Boler, UNK, Tom Robinett, Al Evarts, Bob Harringer.

2nd grade, Battell

BACK ROW: Mrs. Veevate, Kelly Guin; (UNK); Roger (last name unknown); Jimmy (last name unknown); John Martino; Dan Nicolini; and Robert Royer. MIDDLE ROW: (UNK); Karen (last name unknown); Jackie Swonger; (UNK); Ruth Salyer; Judy Greenlee; Janis Crook; Lynn Jensen, and Theresa Uselton. FRONT ROW: Christopher Robbins; Thomas Reith: Richard Emery; Jerry Morris (?); and Charlie Hagadorn. CLICK HERE for a large-sized, high resolution photo.

(photo from Judy Greenlee)

2nd grade, Beiger

Back row: Mrs. Lucile Wallis, Gary Derbin, Tom DeLaurelle, Billy Daniels, Wilfred Warner, Doug Colter, Kirk Bauldauf, Harold Crothers, Jim Locke. Middle row: Becky Sprague, Susan Wardlow, Linda Hatfield, Jane Zimmerman, Bev Vance, Randi Baker, Linda Freel, Roberta Carlisle, Patty Miller, Becky Smith, Cherrie Gerard. Front row: Steve Burke, Jim Carnes, Ron Thibos, Tom Daffron, Tom Grau.

(photo from Jim Locke)

2nd grade, St. Joseph

Children in this photo would have been from both St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School and from public elementary schools. Catholic children who went to public schools took religious instruction after regular school hours, and all Catholic children in the parish would have made First Communion in the spring when they were in the second grade. Why there were only four girls in the photo is not known. CLICK HERE for large-size, high resolution photo.

(photo from Jim Locke)

5th grade, Battell, Mrs. Hatch, 1960-1961

Top row: Pat Long, Carol Wilson, UNK, UNK, Ernie Bevilhymer, UNK, Chuck Hoffman, UNK, UNK. Second row: UNK, Mike Lachman, Mrs. Hatch, Mr. Horn, Janis Crook, UNK. Third row: Dennis Seltzer, UNK, UNK, UNK, Phil Stillson, Glenda Young, Kelly Guin, Jackie Swonger, George Roelandts. . Fourth row: UNK, Tom Eberlein, Bev Magnuson, Rich Emery, UNK, Chuck Bennet, Doris Kronewitter, UNK, Pam McCarter. Bottom row: Greg Troeger, Harry Weaver, Bill Boler, Tim Farr, Paul Hupp. CLICK HERE for large-size, high resolution photo.

(photo from George Roelandts)

5th grade, Battell, Mrs. Cree, 1960-1961

Top row: Kathy Quick, Tom Robinett, Lois Rice, Thom Reith, Karen Broomall, UNK, Gail Myers, Steve Hartley. Second row: Cheri Frazier, Steve Van Ooteghem, Mrs. Cree, Mr. Horn, UNK. Third row: UNK, Ron Cosner, Cathy Boomhower, Steve Campbell, Donna Games, Gary Rhoade, Judy Greenlee, Bob Stretch. Fourth row: Al Evarts, Patty Hall, Bob Harringer, UNK, Chuck Hagedorn, Alice Beard, Dan Nicolini, Kathy Koleszar. Bottom row: Linnie Shriver, Craig Salyer, Gaelyn Nelson, Roger Brady, UNK, Randy Shayler, Marsha Brown, Dave Hoskins. CLICK HERE for large-size, high resolution photo.

(photo from Bob Harringer)

6th grade, Battell, 1961-1962

Top row: UNK, Kelly Guin, Phil Stillson, Tom Robinett, Gaelyn Nelson, Randy Kelly, UNK, Rich Emery, Margo Lee. Second row: UNK, Alice Beard, Mr. Ward, Mr. Horn, UNK, Harry Weaver. Third row: Gail Myers, Mike Lachman, George Roelandts, Glenda Young, UNK, Bill Hickey, P. L. Kane. Fourth row: UNK, UNK, Lois Rice, UNK, Judy Blankenhorn, Bob Stretch, Pat Long. Bottom row: UNK, Dennis Seltzer, UNK, UNK, Marsha Brown, Chuck Bennet, Pat Dawson. CLICK HERE for large-size, high resolution photo.

(photo from George Roelandts)

6th grade, Beiger, 1961-1962

Send word if you can identify these folks! So far, here are the identifications: Top Row: #1, Al Maeyens; #2, Martha Zemialkowski; #4, Linda Howe; #6, Suzie Collins; # 7, Betty Myers; # 8, Bill Groth; # 9, Cindy Parker. 2nd Row: #1, Kathy Klotz; #2, UNK; #3, Mrs. Bodine; # 4, Mr. Russell Stout; #5, Nanette Schnaible; #6, Herschel Cooper. 3rd Row: #1, John Jones; #2, Cathy Schroeder; #3, Claude Rogers; #4, Ron Nisley; #5, Nancy Mann; #6, Doug Holland. Bottom Row: #1, Dennis Aquirre; #3, Mark Hildebrand; #4, Carolyn Schwartz; # 5, Kerry Deardorff; #6, Don Nisley; # 7, Woods Pepperman. Click on the photo to see the photo in a larger version, for closeups of the faces.

(photo from Al Maeyens)

6th grade, Bingham, 1961-1962

Top row: Mary Carter, Jim Jasiewicz, Susan Peterson, Gary Nichols, Margaret Hutchinson, Christopher Robbins, Sally Hysinger, George Engel, Mary Rhoade. 2nd row: David Nevel, Darla Mullet, teacher Mr. Richard Flynn, principal Ms. Lynette Pasko, Tammy Reed, Walter Eakins. 3rd row: Mary Jane Dexter, Tom Bicknell, Jim Shown, Maria Flores, Kent Carnes, Floyd Flores, Pat McGee. Bottom row: L. Brent Ward, Pat Hayden, Tom Stuff, (Larry Winters??), (???), Richard Stuff, Barbara Hitchens, (maybe Gary Parks)

(photo from Mary Jane Dexter)

6nd grade, St. Joseph

If you can identify any children from the past, send word. Top row: far left, Terry DeMaegd. 2nd row: 2nd from left, John Barnes; far right, Susan Biddle. 3rd row: 3rd from right, Gene Nicolini; far right, Keith DeLaruelle. 4th row: 3rd from right, Karen Canfield; 2nd from right, Gary Dickerson. Bottom row: 5th from left, Hilary Asher; 3rd from right, Jim Locke; 2nd from right, Martha Jo Probst; far right, Jim or Ron Dygulski. CLICK HERE for large-size, high resolution photo.

(photo from Jim Locke)

7th grade football, Main Junior High

Building in the background is the old Mishawaka Public Library. 1st row, kneeling: UNK; Stan Denney/Leslie (69); Ken Brugh (61); Paul Smith (11); UNK # 14; Thom Reith (37); Randy Kelly (40); Kelly Guin (49); Steve Hartley (13); Chuck Bennett (28); Jerry Cavanah (36); UNK. 2nd row:: Phil Stillson (10); Tim Godair (15); John Frank (67); UNK # ?5; UNK # ?9; UNK; UNK # 5?; UNK; Terry Conway (42); UNK; UNK; UNK # 5?. 3rd row: Coach Mr. Stan Walters; Bob Harringer (41); Byron Aldrich (52); Richard Leiter (24); George Usher (48); UNK # ?3; UNK # 54; UNK # 66; Eugene Williams (34); Larry Baker (43); Craig Salyer; Chuck Hoffman; Coach Mr. Chuck Johnson. 4th row: Doug Livingston (20); Walt Eakins (63); Tom Picking (22): UNK; Dave Hoskins (47); Randy Shayler (46): Michael Morrison (25); Monte Woolley (18); Dennis Darnell (32); UNK; UNK # ?8; Robert White (31); UNK # 58; UNK. MHS '68er known to be on team, but not identified: Rich Emery. CLICK HERE for large-size, high resolution photo.

(photo from Bob Harringer)

8th grade football, Main Junior High

Seated on ground: Both are unknown. 1st row, seated: Byron Aldrich (13); Craig Salyer (17); Stan Denney/Leslie (65); Terry Conway (70); Chuck Bennett (67); Randy Shayler (58); Harry Weaver (60); Walt Eakins (64); Mike Bryan (69); Phil Stillson (10); Chuck Hoffman (26). 2nd row, standing:: Gene DeFauw (68); Bob Harringer (19); UNK; UNK #51; Dave Hoskins (62); UNK; UNK; Steve Hartley (50); Jerry Morris; Kelly Guin (57); UNK #15; UNK #23; Coach Mr. Stan Walters. Back row: Coach Mr. Chuck Johnson; Jay Snyder (14); UNK; UNK; UNK; UNK; Randy Kelly; UNK; Thom Reith; UNK; UNK; UNK; Danny McDougal (11); UNK. MHS '68er known to be on team, but not identified: Ken Brugh, Rich Emery, Mike Squibb. CLICK HERE for large-size, high resolution photo.

(photo from Chuck Hoffman)