Westerville North - The Admin & Staff!
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(Circa 1985) Principal Mr. Lee Whitaker lets everyone know that the Warriors are #1! [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1980-1981 WNHS Administration! Pictured left-to-right: Assistant Principal Mr. Jim McCann, Principal Lee Whitaker, and Assistant Principal Mr. John Justus. [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 1978) Teachers gather to picket during the Westerville Teacher Strike. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Science teacher Mr. Bill Resch points the way to victory during a Pep Rally in 1978. Mr. Resch was Dr. Hartnell's 9th grade science teacher in 1992. Hmmmm... I wonder where his penchant for dressing up came from? [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1980-1981 WNHS English Department! KNEELING: Miss Sue Cover. SEATED: Mrs. Vicky Schmarr, Mrs. Elaine Bradley, Mrs. Karen Harper, Mrs. Barbara Bulthaup. STANDING: Mr. Dave Shore, Mr, Andre Prenoveau, Mr. Tim Brown, Mr. Tom Pottenburgh, Mrs. Carla Noll, Mrs. Paula Stenger, and Mr. Chris Willmore. [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1980-1981 WNHS Secretaries! FRONT: Mrs. Irene Wood, Mrs. Regina Fabian. ROW 2: Mrs. Alice Croce, Mrs. Carlene Kaser, Mrs. Dorothy Gaus, Mrs. Jane Rickey, Mrs. Jody Odgers, Mrs. Phyllis Sauerman, and Mrs. Pat Lewis. [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1980-1981 WNHS Guidance Department! Pictured left-to-right: Mr. Rich Smith, Mrs. Ginna DeWitt, Mr. Rick Odgers, and Mrs. Jill Daniels. [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1980-1981 WNHS Business Department! Pictured left-to-right: Mrs. Jan Ritzler, Ms. Marianne Perine, Mrs. Cindy Williams, Mrs. Candy Carle, Mrs. Karen Buzard, and Mrs. Dodie Kleiner. [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1980-1981 WNHS Industrial Arts Department! Pictured left-to-right: Mr. Bill Streeter, Mr. Lou Simmons, Mr. Ron Tenney. [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1980-1981 WNHS Vocational Department! Pictured left-to-right: Mr. Ron Balconi, Dr. Tom Peet, Mr. Dan Fawcett, and Mr. Charles Ross (seated). [Click picture for a larger version.]
Ninth grade English teacher, Mr. Dave Shore, gives one of his students the "seriously?" look in 1980. [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1980-1981 WNHS Media Center! Pictured left-to-right: Mr. Jerry Blankestyn and Mrs. Donna Gilbert. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Before becoming a history teacher, Dr. Tom Peet taught the 1979-80 Senior Auto Mechanics class as part of the Vocational classes once offered at North. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Assistant Principal Mr. Carl Svagerko and Athletic Director Mr. Jeff Will chat before the WNHS-New Albany football game at Crew Stadium in 2007. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Mr. McCann checks things out in 1981. [Click picture for a larger version.]
It should come as no surprise that the jolly man in the red suit was none other than the school's Principal Mr. Jim McCann in this picture from the C&S Assembly in 1990. [Click picture for a larger version.]
It was during this epic C&S Assembly in 1990 that the staff put on a very - ahem - "memorable" rendition of "The Night Before Christmas"... starring U.S. Government teacher Mr. Les Randolph and Assistant Principal Dr. Phyllis Magliocca as dancing sugarplum fairies (who appear to struggle with their magic wands). [Click picture for a larger version.]
[Left] The prancing and pawing of the hooves of Santa's fleet of teacher-reindeer echoed the gym floor at the 1990 C&S Assembly. [Right] Mr. Irv Christenson, playing the sleepless father, springs from his bed. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Dr. Hartnell, dressed as "Christmahanukwanzaadon the Holiday Avenger", smiles during the 2015 Caring & Sharing Assembly. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Guidance counselor Mr. Rich Smith roars "fore" as he plays a few holes around the school during Spirit Week in 1990. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Shouting "DNA is the blueprint for all life", science teacher Mrs. Donna Shamis pounds this information into a freshman student's head in 1991. [Click picture for a larger version.]
On September 1, 2007, Principal Curt Jackowski officially passed the baton to current Principal Kurt Yancey at the first football game of the year between North and New Albany... at Crew Stadium! [Click picture for a larger version.]
Young love! Science teacher Mr. Jon Stonebreaker poses with Choir teacher Ms. Joyce Kubit while chaperoning a school dance in 1981. (FYI... they later got married.) [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 2010) North teachers show their school spirit by dressing as characters from "The Wizard of Oz". Pictured left-to-right: Ms. Michelle Feige (Dorothy), Ms. Ree Simpson (Wicked Witch), Mrs. Carol Goodpaster (Cowardly Lion), Dr. Patrick Herak (Tin Man), and Sr. Leroy Gilkey (Scarecrow). [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 2010) Spanish teacher Sr. Leroy Gilkey, whose life was tragically cut short in 2012, will always be remembered for his infectious love of life - and equally contagious laugh! [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 2012) Nothing could possibly have prepared the school and community for the passing of Sr. Gilkey. [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 2012) Here we see construction of the Leroy Gilkey Memorial Garden near the front of the building. The area is now complete with picnic tables and provides a quiet space for those wishing to enjoy Leroy's spirit and love of life. [Click picture for a larger version.]
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(Circa 1978-1979) Assistant Principal Mr. John Justus, Principal Mr. Lee Whitaker, and Assistant Principal Mr. Jim McCann. [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 2008) The four Principals of WNHS gather during the Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the Media Center. Pictured left-to-right are Mr. James McCann (served 1989-2003), Mr. Lee Whitaker (served 1975-1989), Mr. Curt Jackowski (served 2003-2007), and Mr. Kurt Yancey (served 2007-Present). [Click picture for a larger version.]
The legend... Mr. Jim McCann... seen here during his Vice Principal days in 1977. [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 1990) On May 26th, the Junior-Senior Prom ("A Touch of Class") was held at the Villa Milano. Russell Carey of QFM96 served as the DJ. In the picture above, the North chaperons pose as "Mac and the McCannics". Pictured left-to-right are: Mr. Szabo, Mr. Andre Prenoveau, Principal Mr. Jim McCann, Mr. Jon Stonebreaker, and Mr. Chris Willmore.
(Circa 1977) Football Coach Ron Balconi "discusses" an upcoming game with another teacher during Study Hall. [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 1978) Andre Prenoveau (left) enjoys some food in the Staff Lounge. [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 1981) History teacher Mr. Les Randolph enjoys a refreshing Mello Yello in the locker room. [Click picture for a larger version.]
P.E. teacher Mr. Jack Moore... and his rifle. [Click picture for a larger version.]
"Super Guidance Counselor", Mr. Denny Wiegman, reveals his true self in this picture from 1982.
The 1980-1981 WNHS Social Studies Department! FRONT: Mrs. Teresa Watkins, Mrs. Heidi Yoder, Mr. David Noll, Mrs. Kathy Tschofen. ROW 2: Mr. Dave Wolfrom, Mr. Dick DeBrosse, Mr. Les Randolph, Mr. Mark Princehorn, Mr. Harding Kirchoff, and Mr. Tim Loehr. [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1980-1981 WNHS Math Department! Pictured left-to-right: Mr. Dave Widder, Mr. Don Love, Mr. Mike Perkins, Mrs. Diane Snouffer, Mr. Dick Beadle, Mr. Bob Hindman, Mrs. Lorraine Curtain, and Mr. Bill Brockman. [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1980-1981 WNHS Physical Education Department! FRONT: Mr. Bob Fresch. ROW 2: Miss Cheryl Ellzey, Miss Sue Haffner. ROW 3: Mr. Bob Cavin, Mr. Jack Moore. [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1980-1981 WNHS Business Department! Pictured left-to-right: Mrs. Jan Ritzler, Ms. Marianne Perine, Mrs. Cindy Williams, Mrs. Candy Carle, Mrs. Karen Buzard, and Mrs. Dodie Kleiner. [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1980-1981 WNHS Home Economics Department! Pictured left-to-right: Mrs. Ruth Shaweker, Mrs. Nancy Anderson, Mrs. Susan Polivka, and Mrs. Charlee Moore. NOT PICTURED: Mrs. Kathy Keck. [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1980-1981 WNHS Foreign Language Department! Pictured left-to-right: Mr. Jim Lanier, Mrs. Doreene Linzell, Mrs. Linda McVey, Mrs. Steffanie Haueisen, and Mrs. Veronica Searles. [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1980-1981 WNHS Science Department! FRONT: Mr. Dave Weaner, Mr. Irv Christenson. ROW 2: Mr. Bob Haegele, Mrs. Susan Pfefferle, Miss Sue Haffner, Mr. Bill Resch. ROW 3: Mr. Dave McKay, Mr. Chuck Fulton, Mr. Doug Wynn, Mr. Denny Wiegman, and Mr. Jon Stonebreaker. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Former science teacher, Mr. Irv Christenson, conducts a delicious experiment in 1977. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Mr. Jack Moore's P.E. class in 1978 was nothing short of being awesome. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Ah, yes... remember when parents used to let their children participate in P.E. class? Here students in Miss Ellzey's class do their best Camp Crystal Lake impersonation... [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 2013) Principal Kurt Yancey gets ready to field any sharply hit grounders during the staff softball game. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Science teachers Mr. Doug Wynn and Mr. Dave Weaner "play" with a couple of snakes in this picture from 1978. [Click picture for a larger version.]
In 1986, a snake ate two Freshmen at WNHS. OK, so it never got that bad, but it was during that fabled year that "Bambi" the Science Department's snake got loose. The 12-foot python escaped from her cage, moved across the lab's counter... and went up into the ceiling. Luckily, the snake was scaling, otherwise (to quote science teacher Mr. Doug Wynn) "we would not have been able to track her down." In this picture, Mr. Wynn is interviewed by Carol Rapp, a reporter from Channel 6 WTVN. For several days, members of the Science Department searched the building for Bambi, while some horrified students elected to stay home in fear of a python dropping from the ceiling. Mr. Irv Christenson crawled across I-beams, following the scales. He located the snake, curled up and hiding near some insulation. A few days after Bambi's return, she took a trip to a local bar in Columbus called Rocky's. "We always want to educate people, and they can learn anywhere, even in a bar," Wynn said. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Curt Jackowski served as Principal of WNHS from 2003-2007. He passed away from cancer in 2014. And while his tenure at North was brief, he touched the lives of everyone he came into contact with. He certainly is missed around the halls of North. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Former Principal Curt Jackowski's legacy lives on in the "Throwdown Across Maxtown" Memorial Trophy that is awarded to the winner of the Westerville North-Westerville Central football game. In the picture above, Curt's son, Nate, who played for Central, is shown holding the trophy after Central won the inaugural game by defeating North 39-17 on October 9, 2014. [Click picture for a larger version.]
It was former Principal Curt Jackowski's idea to install the giant Warrior logo in the Main Lobby, and he encouraged students to never step on it. On May 14, 2015, a plaque was installed on the wall directly behind the logo so Curt can continue to watch over the Warriors. [Click picture for a larger version.]
This is the plague that watches over the Warrior logo in the Front Lobby. [Click picture for a larger version.]
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