http://www.oakparkhistory.com/index.asp The latest 1975-76 image notes added to the Oak Park Image Archive en-us 6/13/2026 http://www.oakparkhistory.com/index.asp http://www.oakparkhistory.com/OPImageArchiveSmall.jpg http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Awards 3rd man from left sitting down was the ORCHESTRA (NOT instramental) teacher Dr. Chandler. We were one of only 40 high schools that still had a FULL Symphony Orchestra. As part of the Missouri State High-school Orchestra of over 300 student musicians strong, Oak Park HS Symphony students made up fully 1/3rd of it. We were also the only one to record an album (Handels Messiah comlete,)and the 75-76 students were the only ones to be invited to the all state student orchestra from the entire KC metro area. We were alsothe only high school students to be invited to play with the William Jewell Collge Community Orchestra and Chamber ensembles. Dr. Chandler made sure all that happened for us. http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Football Doug Smith '77 http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Misc Mr. DeGrado was the only teacher who ever actually made me think for myself. I was a bit of a party person in my high school days and didn't care much for authority. I not only respected him, but listened to him because he took the time to listen to me. Now that I am an adult who is married to a high school teacher, I can tell you first hand just how important it is to sometimes just "listen". Thanks Mr DeGrado for not just being the cool teacher, but a great listener when sometimes no one else would... http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Awards The instrumental teacher's name was Mr. Chandler http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Awards Behind Nancy Hudson and seated from the left is Dr. Kahler, Bill Grace and the instrumental music teacher (his name escapes me). http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Awards From the line far right to left is Betty Wallace, Karen Bogue, ? , Carl Richardson, Ken Walker (RIP) http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-IndoorTrack Junior Roney Sheumaker warming up for the high hurdles at Wentworth Military Academy. http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Track Rod Sheumaker showing his fine high hurdle technique. http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-BicentennialFair The girl is Kerry Peterson (1978) http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Misc I loved this man! And I loved his class! Always made us think about life and our perspective. It was one of the most memorable classes for me! http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Graduation Kelly Callicoat 1976 graduation picture http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Football Mark Lemanske http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-AFS Wow,.. who remembers going ice skating with Souad out to King Louie's in Overland Park. We had a number of kids together on our group that night. We wound up taking Souad to the emergency room for a broken ankle! http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Misc I had Mr. Degrado for English my sophomore and junior years. He was one of my favorite instructors -- innovative and with a vivid imagination. From one day to the next, students never knew what to expect in his classroom; only that we would learn in a creative, colorful environment he created. http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Baseball Dan Dailey at bat. http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Baseball Dan Dailey http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Baseball #18-First Baseman, Mike Rosenthal http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-PomPon Middle Row: (L) end-Denise Stephens, Laurie ?; Top Row: (L) ?, Theresa Martin http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Football Jeff Cindrich, class of '78 http://www.oakparkhistory.com/images.asp?Category=1975-1976-Prom I believe that is me (Susan Kavanaugh) in the photo. I went to the prom with Ken (maybe it was the year you are identifying this photo from). I wore a dress exactly like the one pictured and that was the length and style of my hair.