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50 Years (1968-2018)
The 2017-2018 school year marks the 50th in existence for Woodmore. It may appear to be one year short, but I promise you this year is the 50th.
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We enlisted the help of a number of terrific people from both communities to assist with this project. We have worked hard to include as many items as possible, and we have attempted to be equal to both Elmore and Woodville.
We are bound by space, cost and available resources, and as a result not everything is able to be included. We have searched through yearbooks, newspaper clippings, historical articles and documents. More of this magazine features the high school level for several reasons, one being available historical resources. If you locate a mistake, if something is misspelled, mislabeled or omitted, it is an honest mistake; and we apologize in advance.
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Through the decades, nearly 5,000 men and women have graduated from WHS. This publication was comprised to commemorate those who have had a part in shaping our school district through the decades.
A school district is made up of many parts. Through numerous conversations, we decided to highlight notable people, achivements, history and happenings over the last half century at Woodmore Local Schools.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A sincere thank you to all of the people that contributed their time and assistance to this project!
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THE BEGINNING OF A NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
Student Council - 1968-1969
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High School Principal Mr. Richard Armbrust
First Homecoming Queen: Marcia Schroeder
Woodmore Superintendent Mr. Wayne Miller
Girls’ State: Standing L-R: Terry Frye, Kathy Sprouse, Connie Sander, Mary Overmyer, Kathy Deitemyer, Shelley Geisbuhler; Seated L-R: Gretchen Ladd, Jane Yeagle, Linda Bloom, Nancy Damschroder; Absent: Jean Linke, Karen Egert
Boys’ State: (Standing:) Dave Miller, Ken Green; (Seated:) Tom Henricks, Mike Florio
Track & Field - 1969
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Varsity Cheerleaders: Beverly Balliet (top); Kim Roper, Margie Brown (3rd Row); Debbie Wilkins, Jan Bower (2nd Row); Kathy Deitemeyer (front)
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THE FIRST GRADUATES - CLASS OF 1969 The first class graduated from Woodmore on Sunday, June 8, 1969. The ceremony was set to take place outside at the football stadium; however, continual rain forced commencement to occur in the Woodville Junior High Auditorium.
National Honor Societyy Inductees off 1969 (Back L-R:) Galen Koepke, Rex Durdel; (Second Row L-R:) John Foster, Debbie Wilkins, Elaine Bast; (Front L-R:) Donna Fegley, Jane Bowser, Brenda Fillian, Kurt Faist
Principal Richard Armbrust presented the Class of 1969 while Board of Education president Robert Heimsath awarded the diplomas to the graduates, who wore powder blue gowns. Class speaker Susan Gray delivered the student address under the theme, “Reflections.” Mr. Frank Dick, superintendent of Public Schools in Toledo, was the guest speaker. Reverend Charles W. Francis closed the commencement with the benediction.
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ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME MEMBERS BOB EICKEL
RONALD J. BUSDEKER ((Class of 1972))
Presented May 19, 1998 Mr. Eickel held both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degees in Education from The Ohio State University. Over a 32-year span of time, this dedicated educator gave his heart and soul to the Woodmore school system. At times an administrator, principal and assistant superintendent, he preferred classroom teaching (social studies) and working with students in such activities as (among others) athletics, Quiz Bowl, Varsity Club, National Honor Society, Key Club and the Student Assistance Team. His passion, however, was teaching history; and he could always be counted on to give first priority to academics.
Presented May 18, 1999 Mr. Busdeker graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1976 with an accounting degree. As a certified public accountant, he has been in corporate and public accounting for nearly 25 years. Mr. Busdeker has been a generous volunteer in this community through church and booster organizations.
COLONEL TOM HENRICKS (C ( lass of 1970)) Presented May 19, 1998 Colonel Henricks was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy which he graduated from in 1974. As a fighter and test pilot, he was selected as an astronaut in 1985. Henricks flew two missions as shuttle pilot and two as commander of the Atlantis and Columbia shuttles. He retired from the Air Force and NASA in 1997.
PAMELA GRIFFITH O’CONNELL ((Class of 1978)) Presented May 19, 1998 Ms. O’Connell earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Arts & Sciences from Bowling Green State University and at the time of presentation was working on her Ph.D. in Child Development at the University of Cincinnati. The C.E.O. of Positive Beginnings Inc. Child Development Centers, Pam is also a delegate, representing the U.S.A., working on opening child development centers in Australia.
DR. FREDERICK C. JOHLIN,, JR. ((Class of 1971)) Presented May 19, 1998 Dr. Johlin earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Math from the University of Toledo, graduated from the Medical College of Toledo in 1980, and is now a director, specializing in gastroenterology at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic. Dr. Johlin has twelve patents to his name for medical devices/instruments and was recently chosen as one of the Best Doctors in America.
WENDY (JACOBS) ( ) RAMOS ((Class of 1977)) Presented May 16, 2000 Ramos holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree in landscape architecture (MLA) from the University of Michigan. After several years of golf course design, she founded the Antilles Design Group in St. Croix, United States Virgin Island. Her firm has been largely responsible for the beautification of the island and reconstruction after major hurricanes. She is also active in civic and philanthropic organizations on St. Croix.
JOEL PAUL JOHNSON (C ( lass of 1979)) Presented May 16, 2000 Mr. Johnson continued his education at the University of Maryland where he also began his career in politics as a member of the staff of senator Howard Metzenbaum, eventually becoming Chief of Staff. Next, he became senior policy aide to Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle. As of June 1, 1999, he has served our country as a Chief Policy Advisor to William J. Clinton, President of the United States.
MITCHEAL B. BOWEN,, D.O. (Class ( of 1974)) Presented May 15, 2001 Dr. Bowen graduated from the University of Toledo in 1978 and from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University in 1982. After his internship at Parkview Hospital in Toledo, he established a family practice at the Genoa Medical Center and served as an associate professor at Ohio University. He has also served as the Woodmore athletic team physician.
VICKY S. FORD ((Class of 1981)) DR. LEE R. KROOS ((Class of 1977)) Presented May 19, 1998 Dr. Kroos graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Bowling Green State University. He earned his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Stanford University. Dr. Kroos is a professor at Michigan State University where his expertise is in biochemistry and microbiology.
DR. JEFFERY KATKO (Class of 1984)) Presented May 19, 1998 Dr. Katko earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he graduated summa cum laude. He earned his M.D. from the University of Cincinnati and did his residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Dr. Katko is an emergency room physician at Riverside Mercy Hospital in Toledo.
NOTE: All information is taken from the time of each individual’s induction to the Hall of Fame.
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Presented May 15, 2001 Ms. Ford is a graduate of Bowling Green State University’s College of Education. She was a mathematics and computer science teacher at Lakota High School from 1985 to 1989 and was the Support Professional/ Team Leader for Fox Software in Perrysburg from 1989 to 1992. Since 1992, she has been an employee of the Microsoft Corporation where she has held a number of executive positions. In July 2001, she was the manager of the Microsoft Product Support Services Messaging Unit for the United States and Director of the Exchange/Outlook Program.
ROB HERNANDEZ (C ( lass of 1980)) Presented May 21, 2002 Mr. Hernandez graduated from Woodmore in 1980 through Penta’s electrical program. After graduation, he entered the electrical apprentice program and earned his inside wiring license in 1981. He worked for 10 years as a foreman and supervisor. In June 1989, he started his own company, Knight Electric. Since then he has created Knight Technologies, Tool Time and A&E Legacy, for which he serves as President and CEO. Knight Electric has been listed as one of the Top 10 electrical firms in central Ohio and one of the Top 25 minority owned businesses in Columbus.
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ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME MEMBERS ROBERT W. SANDROCK,, Ph.D. ((Class of 1985))
DAVID LUBECK ((Class of 1970))
Presented May 20, 2003 Sandrock graduated from Ohio State University cum laude in 1989 with a degree in molecular genetics. He received a Ph.D. in plant pathology from the University of Arizona. His area of specialty was fungal infections. He became a professor at Cornell University, then moved on to Deltagen Proteomics in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he specialized in cancer research. Bob has been published many times and is currently working for NPS Pharmaceuticals in Salt Lake City where he is the project manager for their department of research and development.
Presented May 17, 2005 Mr. Lubeck graduated from Bowling Green State University with a degree in math and German before going on to receive a degree in computer science from The Ohio State University. After graduating from OSU, David lived for two years in Milan, Italy. He then returned to Phoenix, Arizona, and worked for A.G. Communication Systems. He was a systems engineer in charge of research and development. His technical papers have been published professionally. He has served in technical direction for development of technologies.
JEFFREY W. KELLEY,, LT. COL. USAF ((Class of 1976)) Presented May 20, 2003 Lt. Col. Kelley attended Capital University and spent four years in ROTC. He has been in the Air Force for 22 years. He obtained a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas. He was designated as the No. 1 of 370 captains for two consecutive years. He has been a soccer official up through the professional ranks of the sport. An aviator, instructor and leader of many Air Force projects, he has over 2,500 flying hours. He is currently stationed on Cyprus with Operation Iraqi Freedom.
JANE F. GARLING Presented May 18, 2004 Ms. Garling received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Toledo. She became a teacher at Woodmore in 1981 and became an assistant high school principal and athletic director in 1983. She was the first female high school athletic director in Ohio. Jane was the elementary principal at Woodmore from 1985 until 1997. Mrs. Garling continues as IMAGE Program Director for the State of Ohio and also teaches a college class called Multiple Intelligences at area universities. Mrs. Garling was noted for her willingness to help students and teachers and for innovative approaches to education.
JUDGE KATHLEEN L. GIESLER (C ( lass of 1970)) Presented May 18, 2004 Judge Giesler graduated from the University of Toledo and the University of Toledo Law School. She opened a private practice of law in Elmore and then became magistrate of the Ottawa County Common Pleas Court for 12 years. She was the first woman to be elected to judicial office in Ottawa County when she became judge of the probate/ juvenile court. Judge Giesler is a noted public speaker and has maintained an active role in public service and professional organizations. She has implemented new programs into the juvenile court to help keep families together.
DEBRA L. HANNEMAN (C ( lass of 1972)) Presented May 17, 2005 After graduation, Debra received a Bachelor of Science in natural history from the University of Toledo, a master’s degree in geology from the University of Calgary and a Ph.D. in geology from the University of Montana. She has been a licensed geologist and a college professor who has published many abstracts, maps and professional papers. She is currently president and principal owner of Whitehall Geo Group and is noted for her contributions to continental stratigraphy and knowledge of the Cenozoic geologic history of the western United States.
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JARRAD EGERT (Class of 1995)) Presented May 16, 2006 After graduating from high school, Jarrad was employed by BP Pro Care and received his ASE Master Auto Tech Certificate at age 19. Jarrad started full time in 1998 as an engine specialist for a racing team. In 2002, he joined the Joe Gibbs Racing organization. In 2004, he was promoted to engine specialist for No. 20, Tony Stewart. A year later, Stewart won the Pepsi 400 at Daytona and the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis before claiming the NASCAR Nextel Championship. He and his team were invited to the White House to meet President Bush. Jarrad continues to work the off season in research and development for the Joe Gibbs team.
DR. RAVI NARRA (C ( lass of 1988)) Presented May 16, 2006 Dr. Narra attended Bowling Green State University after high school and majored in pre-medicine. He studied medicine at the Medical College of Ohio and obtained a degree in internal medicine in 1998. He was honored with the Mah’d Ramahi Award in internal medicine in 1999. Currently, Ravi practices medicine in Elmore. He has been an annual sponsor of the Elmore Medical Association Scholarship, the longest standing scholarship in Woodmore history.
STEVEN M. ARNDT (Class of 1972)) Presented May 15, 2007 For 21 years, Mr. Arndt worked as owner-operator of his own business in Elmore. For many years he was a member of Elmore Village Council and served as president of that organization for seven years. The past 18 years has watched Steve serve as Ottawa County Commissioner. He spearheaded the Ottawa County Regional Water Project. He has been chairman of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments and received their distinguished leadership award. He has served on the State Environmental Infrastructure Committee, State Jails and Corrections Committee and many others.
DAN W. SANDWISCH (Class of 1984)) Presented May 13, 2008 Mr. Sandwisch earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physics at Wittenberg University, graduating cum laude. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University, graduating with distinction. He is currently completing an MBA program at the University of Michigan. Dan’s career accomplishments include associate consultant for Bain and Company in Boston, manager of manufacturing and CEO for Solar Cells in Toledo, the owner and president of Mobius Management Construction, Inc., a long term portfolio building commercial real estate company in Maumee, specializing in retail properties.
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ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME MEMBERS WILLIAM WEGERT (Class of 1972)) Presented May 12, 2009 Mr. Wegert graduated from Woodmore in 1972 and enrolled at The Ohio State University where he earned his degree in forestry. He was awarded scholarships to attend Colorado State University where he obtained a master’s degree in forestry economics. After working in the forestry service for six years, he went after a new line of service by attending Liberty University and obtaining a Master of Divinity. Later, he got a doctorate and is now dean of international students at Liberty. While working to set standards for hundreds of international students, Bill and his wife have been proud parents of eight children of their own.
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JON WATERS (C ( lass of 1994)) Presented May 11, 2010 Mr. Waters pursued his love of music by taking a music major at The Ohio State University. He received his Bachelor of Music in 2000 and earned a master’s degree in music. He was named a professor of music and the assistant director for the Ohio State Band. A singular claim to fame is that he twice dotted the “i” for Script Ohio.
WILLIAM “BILL” KIEFFER ((Class of 1981)) Presented May 12, 2016 Mr. Kieffer distinguished himself in service to our country as a US Army officer. He held various staff and command positions including being a combat veteran of Somalia. Bill was recognized as the US Army Logistic Management College Instructor of the Year, and received the US Army Ordinance Center’s Herbert W. Alden Award. Bill also earned Airborne and Air Assault qualifications. He graduated from the University of Toledo as a Distinguished Military Graduate with a degree in business administration. He then earned a master’s degree from Central Michigan University and went on to complete additional executive education at Harvard University. His community service includes active membership in the American Legion and the American Legion Riders and prior service as an Elmore Village Councilman. Bill’s professional career includes various human resources executive positions for two Fortune 500 companies, focusing on global programs that effect thousands of people in dozens of countries around the globe.
DR. Rupa Narra ((Class of 1996)) Presented May 11, 2017 Rupa’s dedication to serving vulnerable populations started early in her medical career. She worked as a pediatrician for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders in refugee camps and hospitals across Central African Republic, South Sudan, and India providing patient care, training of local healthcare workers and assisting in vaccination campaigns during civil unrest. She works for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a medical epidemiologist and has assisted with emergency response during Ebola and cholera outbreaks all over Africa. She graduated summa cum laude from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science. She then earned her medical degree from Wright State School of Medicine, and completed her medical training at The University of Colorado Pediatric Residency Program.
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NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR FINALISTS AND WINNER Beginning more than 60 years ago in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes and awards scholarships to the highest achieving students from across the country. In 2017, approximately 1.6 millions students took part in the PSAT examination. Of those, 50,000 (3.3%) were named “Commended Scholars.” The semifinalists were narrowed to the top 16,000 students (the best 1.1%). Finally, approximately 7,500 individuals were named “National Merit Scholars.” As you can see, this program -- based out of Evanston, Illinois -- represents the very best from across the United States of America on a yearly basis. We feel very fortunate to have five finalists and a National Merit Scholar through the first 49 years of Woodmore Schools.
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STATE CHAMPIONS - 1979 BOYS GOLF, 1981 BOYS GOLF
1979 Boys Golf FIVE SENIORS CLAIM STATE TITLE FOR WILDCATS With a score of 682 at the Scarlet Golf Course in Columbus, and led by Steve Burner’s state medalist performance of 155, the 1979 boys’ golf team, under coach Bill Lindeman, won the first state championship in Woodmore history.
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1981 Boys Golf GOLF WINS SECOND STATE CROWN IN THREE YEARS Continuing a three-year stretch of Woodmore golf dominance, Brian Neeb, John Schaeffer, Bill Blausey, Jason VieBrooks and Steve Korn brought home the state title, shooting a sparkling score of 671 in Columbus for coach Phyllis Barker.
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Steve Korn would go on to graduate with the best four-year average (39.6) in Woodmore history.
(Bottom: L-R:) J. Stoner, B. Almendinger, M. Sommers, B. Gilbert, T. Pavlica, D. Walski, K. Giesler, D. Fitzgerald; (Top L-R:) J. Bossee, J. Millhime, B. Neeb, S. Korn, J. Schaeffer, B. Blausey, J. VieBrooks, D. Paetow
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STATE CHAMPIONS - 1992 GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY, 1993 GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
1992 GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY CROSS COUNTRY RUNS TO STATE TITLE GLORY On November 7, 1992, on a sunny, 43-degree day at Scioto Downs in Columbus, the girls cross country squad claimed the Division II State Championship. Led by a fourth place finish from Lindsey Hamilton in 18:56, Coach Yoder’s team brought home the first women’s state title in school history.
Front L-R: C. Robenstine, A. Michael, N. Cairns, J. Chandler, L. Hamilton Back L-R: Coach Yoder, L. Crispen, T. Sandwisch, K. Damschroder, S. Heins, T. Reardon, B. Parkins, A. Jensen
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1993 GIRLS TRACK & FIELD WILDCAT WOMEN CONTINUE YEAR OF DOMINANCE The ladies won the costate championship with Middletown Fenwick for 1993. Coached by Mark Yoder, Beth Parkins won the 400 meters in 58.57 and was also fifth in the 200 meters. Lindsey Hamilton was second in the 3200 meters at 11:23.53. The 4x800 (Front L-R:) J. Prater, K. Blausey, L. Hamilton, A. Michael, N. Cairns, K. DeWitt, team of Andrea Jensen, J. Chandler; (Back L-R:) Coach Yoder, S. Sandwisch, K. Damschroder, B. Parkins, A. Jensen, Traci Sandwisch, Lindsey N. Blake, T. Goldsby, S. Heins, R. Harder, T. Sandwisch, Coach Moenter, Coach Bosh Hamilton and Stacy Heins was also second in 9:40.03. The 4x400 grouping of Rachel Harder, Traci Sandwisch, Angela Michael and Beth Parkins took third in 4:07.31. Stacy Heins finished eighth in the 1600 meters in 5:27.27.
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STATE CHAMPIONS - 1993 GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY, 1994 GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
1993 Girls cross country CROSS COUNTRY WINS BACK To BACK STATE TITLES Guided by captains Stacy Heins and Laurie Crispen, the Wildcats took home their second straight Division II state championship on November 6, 1993, a cold and overcast day in Columbus. Woodmore clipped second place Penninsula Woodridge and third place Liberty Benton.
(Front L-R:) C. Robenstine, M. Opfer, C. Emch, R. Harder, M. Long, L. Crispen, L. Hamilton, (Back L-R:) Coach Yoder, Andrea Jensen, S. Heins, L. Kuhlman, K. Damschroder, A. Michael, E. Kanipe
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1994 GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY LADIES COMPLETE STATE THREEPEAT Led by Lindsey Hamiltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second place overall finish in a time of 18:38, the cross country team won their third straight state championship under coach Mark Yoder. Kim Damschroder finished 23rd overall for the Wildcats on an unseasonably warm, 65-degree November day in Columbus.
(Front L-R:) M. Opfer, C. Robenstine, M. Long; (Middle L-R:) C. Emch, L. Hamilton, A. Michael, R. Harder; (Back L-R:) E. Kanipe, M. Lento, K. Damschroder, L. Kuhlman, A. Jensen, K. Blausey, y Coach Yoder
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STATE RUNNER-UP - ‘76 BOYS XC, ‘80 BOYS GOLF, ‘95 GIRLS XC, ‘99 GIRLS XC
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(Front L-R:) Steve Snyder, Jeff Siebenaler; (Second Row L-R:) Bruce Hudson, Mohan Rao, John Brown, Jeff Hammons, Tom Netz, Mike Schlievert, Bill Stoeckman; (Back L-R:) Coach Smithey, Fred Hartman, Mark Sandwisch, Jay Molter, Scott Henricks, Dave Kontak, Ted Wood, Steve Hernandez, Ed Moenter, Chris Barbier
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(Front L-R:) A. Michael, L. Hamilton (Second Row L-R:) G. Matthais, K. Damschroder, A. Jensen (Third Row L-R:) C. Robenstine, C. Camp, C. Moellman, J. Netcher, L. Travis, M. Opfer, R. Harder (Fourth Row L-R:) Coach Yoder, M. Long, L. Schneider, L. Kuhlman, M. Lento, M. Hamilton
(Front L-R:) K. Roadarmel, C. Dibert, S. Brown, P. Kuhlman, C. Ulinski (Second Row L-R:) K. Churchill, C. Barrett, K. Camp, J. Schneider, H. Michael, A. Hammitt; (Back Row L-R:) Coach Woellmering, A. Weidner, J. Tingley, A. Roadarmel, M. Magsig, S. Edwards, J. Dangler
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NFL VETERAN JON GIESLER By J. Patrick Eaken and Yaneek Smith Suburban Press Sports Today, Woodmore legend Jon Giesler lives in Jupiter, Florida, but Woodville will always be his home. So much so the former National Football League star wants more than anything to say “Happy 50th Woodmore” and “Go Wildcats” when he heard the half-century celebration was on. “Congratulations to Woodmore High School on 50 years of excellence,” Giesler said. “I am grateful for the time I spent there and the administrators and coaches that helped groom me into what I am today. “One coach in particular gave me great inspiration during my high school days. Coach James Smithey was a great teacher and leader both in the classroom and on the athletic field. He taught me the meaning of hard work and how to be a champion. He told me that championships aren't won on the field but in the hundreds of hours of training. Thanks so much to coach Smithey. He will never be forgotten.” In December 2015, the Miami Dolphins’ great, who played at the University of Michigan for legendary coach Bo Schembechler, returned to Woodmore High School to present a golden football to the school as part of the NFL’s Super Bowl High School Honor Roll program to promote the 50th Super Bowl. The ceremony occurred on Nov. 27, and Giesler gave a short speech talking about his experience as a professional football player, a career that saw him play in two Super Bowls — XVII and XIV — both with the Dolphins. “I just wanted to say this football right here really represents a lot to me. I dreamed of this as a kid to play in what I think is the best sporting event in the world, and that is the Super Bowl. It took a lot of hard work, a lot of determination, but I was able to realize that dream,” said Giesler. “I was fortunate enough to play in Super Bowl XVII a long time ago, and believe me, I feel it every day. But the real reason I’m here is to present this football to Woodmore High School, where my dream became a reality.”
Giesler won the state title in the shot put in 1974 and still holds the school record for both shot and disc.
At Woodmore, he not only led the football team, but also won the state championship in the shot put. The 1975 graduate played at Michigan for four seasons before being drafted by Miami in the first round as the 24th overall pick in the 1979 NFL Draft. During his time in Ann Arbor, Giesler played defensive tackle before switching to left tackle on the offensive line. Giesler earned All-Big Ten honors during his senior season, and during his four-year stint the Wolverines went 38-8-2, won three conference championships and played in three Rose Bowls and the Orange Bowl. During his time with the Dolphins, he protected the blind side of two Hall of Fame quarterbacks, Bob Griese and Dan Marino, and helped his club win the American Football Conference title twice in a threeyear span (1982, 1984). Perhaps the high point of Giesler’s career came in 1984 when he helped lead one of the best offensive lines in football in a season that saw Marino set single-season passing records for yards (5,084), touchdowns (48) and 300-yard games (nine). Giesler takes pride in playing for Shula, the NFL's all-time winningest coach, and Schembechler, both of whom were born and bred in Ohio. "I think they were both out of the same mold," Giesler said. "Bo was tough as nails and Shula demanded the best. I played in two Super Bowls. They were great, but there is something you cherish about the (Ohio State-Michigan) rivalry. I played in the Ten-Year War with Woody and Bo. It's the greatest rivalry in college football and all of sports. I think it's going to get back to being where they compete for the Big 10 title nearly every year." According to Tom Deitemyer, who played tight end alongside Giesler in high school, some Michigan scouts came into the Wildcats' locker room after the Gibsonburg game during his senior year and asked him if he'd like to attend a Wolverines' game. “They had Michigan sweatshirts on and we knew who they were. He went to the game and then Bo sent Thom Darden of the Cleveland Browns to come speak to Jon on his off day. He told him, 'You can do it. Bo knows you can.' And that convinced Jon.” “Jon is very quiet, very humble. In high school, he was a gentle giant. He never wanted to hurt anyone,” said Deitemyer. “I remember when I went to Ohio State during my senior year; my friends couldn't believe that someone who played in our ‘po-dunk town’ with a graduating class of 104 could get to Michigan.”
His No. 75 jersey is on display in the main lobby at Woodmore High School along with the golden football from the National Football League.
Steve Barr, the athletic director at Woodmore, says the Super Bowl Honor Roll program asks a former Super Bowl participant to return to his alma mater to present a golden ball in honor of the 50th game coming up in 2016. “Jon was proactive with the NFL and had contacted them, letting them know he only comes back this way a couple times a year and wanted us to have the ball in a timely fashion so he could present it on one of his trips back here. And that worked out.” Ask anyone who was there — Barr says they’ll tell you it was a special experience to have a former NFL player, especially one who came from such a small town, return home. “I think any time you can have someone who has accomplished what Jon has, there is a message there for many different people, not just someone in sports. It takes hard work, a certain resolve, and dedication to accomplish the things he did in his profession,” Barr said. “And for him to still feel the way he does about his roots, which he touched on in his address to the crowd, is very special.”
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COLONEL TOM HENRICKS By Tammy Walro, Press Staff Writer Tom Henricks still can remember the pride in his fifth-grade teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice as she talked about her sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selection for the U.S. Air Force Academy. i*U XBT TVDI B CJH EFBM w IF TBJE i*U XBT CJH OFXT JO UIF UPXO BOE PG DPVSTF TIF XBT WFSZ QSPVE PG JU BOE TIF UPME VT about the experiences he was going through that year. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what got me interested in the Air Force Academy and the "JS 'PSDF JO HFOFSBM w IF TBJE i/P POF PO FJUIFS TJEF PG NZ GBNJMZ IBE FWFS HSBEVBUFE DPMMFHF BU UIBU QPJOU w Henricks went on to graduate from Woodmore High School in 1970. He subsequently received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the United States Air Force (USAF) Academy in 1974. He later became an astronaut, flying four space missions between 1991 and 1996 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and was the first to log more than 1,000 hours as a space shuttle pilot/commander. 5FSFODF i5PNw )FOSJDLT XBT CPSO JO #SZBO 0IJP PO +VMZ CVU DPOTJEFST 8PPEWJMMF UP CF IJT IPNFUPXO "OE Woodville considers him one of their favorite sons. The family relocated to Northwest Ohio when Henricksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; father, Terry, who worked for the Ohio Turnpike Commission, was transferred from Pioneer to the Elmore maintenance facility. In a September 1995 story in The Press, Mayor Richard Harman recounted a story about how Terry Henricks had mentioned to co-worker Don Depner, that he was looking for a place to live in the area. Depner told Henricks to see B NBO PO $3 o B OFJHICPS PG %FQOFS T XIP IBE B IPVTF GPS SFOU i"OE TP JU DBNF UP CF w )BSNBO UPME Ä&#x2021;F 1SFTT :PVOH 5PN XBT JO UIF UIJSE HSBEF XIFO UIF GBNJMZ NPWFE UP 8PPEWJMMF i$3 JT UIF DPVOUZ MJOF SPBE CFUXFFO 4BOEVTLZ BOE 0UUBXB DPVOUJFT BOE XF BDUVBMMZ XFOU UP 8PPEWJMMF 4DIPPMT w he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I liked going to school. I liked all the classes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; social studies, geography â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it was all interesting to me. I was not real good in math â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I did ok; I probably got a B in it, but it was hard for me. Science, I liked. Of course, I played all the sports. i*O IJHI TDIPPM * MJLFE 'SFODI DMBTT .JTT "OUIPOFEB )VZTTFO UBVHIU BMM UIF MBOHVBHF DMBTTFT w IF TBJE i* XBT B junior when we consolidated. Near the end of our sophomore year, they started having meetings with students from the two schools; and the juniors were doing the same, so, we actually got to know some of the Elmore kids before we started the school year. The high school was consolidated in Elmore, so for the Woodville kids, it was a different CVJMEJOH w IF TBJE i* FOKPZFE JU o JU NFBOU OFX GSJFOET OFX UFBDIFST JU PQFOT ZPVS FZFT B MJUUMF CJU w Henricks credits the consolidation for helping shape the family tree â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and maybe his career, too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My sister (Julie) married one of my high school classmates who was from Elmore. My brother (Kim) also married someone from Elmore, so if we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have consolidated, I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the brother- and sister-in-law that I have now. I also got to thinking that if not for the consolidation of schools, Congressman Delbert Latta may not have nominated me to attend the Air Force Academy, and my life wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been much different. The previous smaller school EJTUSJDUT NBZ OPU IBWF HPUUFO UIF BUUFOUJPO PG BO FMFDUFE PÄ?DJBM UIBU UIF OFX 8PPENPSF EJTUSJDU HPU w Throughout his storied career, Henricks has been known to credit his teachers for his success and thank the Woodville community for its support. i .BZPS 3JDI )BSNPO XBT B DPVQMF PG DMBTTFT BIFBE PG NF JO IJHI TDIPPM w IF TBJE i)F XBT UIF POF UIBU TUBSUFE UIF Tom Henricks scholarship thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now awarded every year to a Woodmore graduate. We now support and kind of manBHF JU "OE * N HSBUFGVM GPS UIF IPOPS UIBU IF CFTUPXFE VQPO NF w In the lobby at Woodmore High School, there is a display to honor Colonel Henricks and his achievements while a member of the Air Force and NASA. It features his high school football jersey that was worn in space, an autographed plaque, a cut out replica signature, other factoids and memorabilia and a large piece of artwork that commemorates one of his four space missions (others are on display in the multi-purpose room of the high school).
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CHOIR The Woodmore Choir program prides itself in nurturing lifelong musicians and offers six choirs. The choir has been led by directors Phyllis Humphrey, Kay VanHo, Bill Woycitzky, Craig Dietrich, Barbara Mauntler, Stacey Depner, Margo Park and Tracey Nycz. The high school choir began competing in the Ohio Musical Education Association (OMEA) adjudication in 2001 where they earned their first Superior rating under Depner. Since that time, the choirs have gone on to earn 21 additional Superior scores.
Men’s Choir - 2014
The choirs have been privileged to sing on two occasions with the Toledo Symphony. Every other year, the high school choirs go on tour to perform and experience the musical culture of a city. To date, they have traveled to Mackinac Island, Chicago, Nashville and New York City. Today, in grades 7-12, close to 300 students participate in one or more choir sections under the direction of Mrs. Tracey Nycz.
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MUSICALS Since 1968’s production of “A Man Named Peter” to 2017’s “The Wizard of Oz,” Woodmore Thespians, and later to become known as the Drama Club, have been producing excellent theater for nearly 50 years. Throughout the decades, shows have been directed by Barbara Hyatt, Denise Cousino, Mary Lowry and others. Currently, Marcia Busdeker leads the cast and crew through each presentation, which take place in the cafetorium in Woodville.
“A Man Named Peter” - 1968
“The Sound off Music” - 2001
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“Happy Days” 2011
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BAND The Woodmore Band has produced hundreds of fine musicians. Students are able to begin band as early as fifth grade and by high school there are a variety of bands including Marching, Concert and Jazz. Throughout the first 49 years, the band has only had four head directors, including Richard Kondik (69-73), Bill Woycitzky (73-82), Howard Williams (82-07) and Kenneth Emerine (07-pres.). Concert Band has been involved in OMEA adjudication since the beginning, and first earned a “Superior” rating at State Contest in 1970. In total, Woodmore has earned 27 superior ratings within the category and have earned them in each decade since the 1970s.
Members of the 1975 band
The Marching Band began competing in OMEA in the early 1990s and earned their first State Superior rating in 1996. To date, they have been awarded eight superior scores. Every four years, starting in 1989, the band travels to Walt Disney World in Florida and has performed at the Magic Kingdom on eight occasions.
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The Jazz Band under the direction of Mr. Howard Williams.
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FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA) Farmers have been working ground and producing food since the very beginning, and FFA has been a big part of Woodmore since the beginning, too. Across the nation, the organization dates back to 1928. More than 25,000 students are members of the 314 Ohio chapters. Nationally, there are more than 500,000 members that engage in agricultural activities that lead to more than 300 careers. Today, Woodmore students can begin taking FFA courses while in middle school and proceed all the way through graduation.
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Mr. ROBERT O HATHAWAY School Counselor
Mr. C CHIP HOLLENBACK Social Studies
Mr. WENDELL MARKLEY When we asked graduates to name their most memorable teacher, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even close. Mr. Markley, a science teacher, taught at Woodmore for more than 35 years from 1979-2015. The Board of Education poses with the plaque after additions and renovations to the HS/JH were completed in 1991.
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MrS. S WHITNEY FLICK A 1982 graduate, the English teacher also serves as a Department Chair, coach and adviser.
Mr. JIM KIEPER Under contract until 2021, he is in line to become the longest tenured principal in Woodmore history (currently R. Armbrust).
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CURRENT LANDSCAPE OF WOODMORE SCHOOLS Now in our 50th school year, Woodmore consists of two academic buildings, with students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade residing at the facility in Woodville while ninth graders through seniors go to the high school in Elmore. In the spring of 2017, WHS was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Silver Star winner and was rated No. 1 in Ottawa and Sandusky counties and within the Northern Buckeye Conference by the publication. Out of more than 850 schools statewide, Woodmore checked in at No. 139. Nationally, Woodmore is rated in the Top 11 percent. The high school currently features six Advanced Placement (AP) courses along with five honors classes within English and mathematics. From a â&#x20AC;&#x153;specialsâ&#x20AC;? perspective, WHS offers FFA, industrial technologies, various choirs, band, yearbook and journalism, among others. WHS is led by principal Mr. Jim Kieper. He is the second-longest tenured principal in Woodmore history behind original principal Richard Armbrust. The high school has 20 teachers along with one counselor, two secretaries, two custodians, the kitchen staff, athletic director and several student aides.
The building in Woodville is home to students in pre-kindergarten all the way through eighth grade.
In 2017, the senior class consisted of 87 students. Over the past 30 years, the average class size has remained right around 88.5 students per class. Located within the facility in Woodville, the middle school consists of grades 6-8 and is headed up by principal Mr. Kevin Ball, who also serves the district as the director of special education. Students are able to participate in several courses for high school credit and a number of electives that include art, band, choir, industrial tech and FFA. The middle school is staffed with 15 teachers, one counselor, shared custodians, a shared secretary, the kitchen staff and a number of aides that help students with special needs. The elementary school, also in Woodville, which includes grades pre-kindergarten through fifth, is led by Mr. Gary Haas. In 2017, the elementary produced a proficient or higher rating for 81 percent of its third graders, a number that stacks up very well against others in the area and across the state. Staffed by 28 teachers, a counselor, a shared secretary, shared custodians and approximately 10 aides (which varies based on the amount of need by students), the elementary educates more than 500 students on a daily basis.
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