"I'm waiting for the pictures" ... T.C.
October, 1854
Tiffin establishes a high school program in the two-story brick schoolhouse
located near the corner of Market annd Monroe Streets.
1870-1900
Columbian freshmen are required to read John Milton's Paradise Lost.
October, 1898
The senior class holds its graduation exercises on the stage of Noble's Opera House.
E. Tappan Rogers speaks on the subject of "Moving Along." Earlier in the year,
Tappan organized a bobsled party and arranged to have the driver
pull off the road and dump the entire group in a snowdrift. He called it an initiation.
October, 1873
The senior class song ends with the verse:
"Still, when the evening come down o'er river,
Still when morning breaks over the hill,
Think of us sometimes and fancy that echo
Brings back the answer. `We think of you still',"
1912
College Hill is erected. Among the many decorative crests and gargoyles incorporated
into the building's ornamentatation are releifs of a donkey, an elephant, and a
bull moose, representing the three political parties in the 1912 election;
Democrats. Republicans and the Progressive Party (Bull Moose).
1911-1913
Charles Locke (in 1928) remembers that "in junior year the girls began to drop
the hair ribbons and wear dkirtwaists ... it was a great step forward. The
passing of notes in the main room (21) instantly became epidemic ... I remember
those two extra vacation weeks before commencement. There were parties to burn.
Everyone was beginning to get sentimental, and the weather was perfect for
picnics. They were long, lazy, glamorous June days.
October 2, 1913
John Allen Krout is elected president of the senior class at Columbian.
October, 1916
The first issue of The Tiffinian is published.
Leon J. Huffman is Editor-in-Chief. 1916 also sees the first Columbian
student council. As an aid to football spirit the council decorates the
goal posts in blue and gold for home games.
1917
The first Blue and Gold school annual is published.
September 8, 1927
One hundred fifty-two sophomores of the class of 1930 enter Columbian. Their class
officers are: present John Weller, vice president Dorothy Smythe, secretary
Frank Wolfe, and Treasure Mary Naylor.
May 1928
Edward Seubert, alunus of the class of 1973 recalls
I can visualize it all as I write these words and the memory of those
happy school days uo on Monroe Street and the years betewwn,
start bitter-sweet thoughts of the long ago..
"Backward, turn backward. oh time in your flight;
Make me a child again, just for tonight."
June, 1928
"Mr. Lutz and Mr. Bailey, two learned men of high degree,
Teach the science of physics, and that of chemistry.
Miss Hartman, like a mother dear,
Fills each dreary day with cheer."
(from "Our Faculty" by Madeline Wetter)
1932
Principals of the Tiffin schools include: W.W. Martin, Columbian; Eldon Wert, Junior High;
Tillie Harter, Monroe; Martha Negele, Noble; Calena Drinkware, Miami; and Mary Beam, College Hill,
The superintendent is Paul V. Brown.
September 1933
The Senior class elects its officers; Caleb Sickles, president;
Jack Matthews, vice-president; Henty Abbott, treasure; and Maxine Gottlieb, secretary.
May 1937
Columbian ranks first in the district and first in the state in the
Ohio Scholarship Test rankings.
December, 1938
The new mathematics club is organized under the supervision
of Mr. York. Albert Allman is elected president and Elsie Cole,
secretary. Field trips are planned to the county surveyorıs office
and to Perkins Observatory at Delaware.
1938
Columbian Hit Parade includes: "Don't Be That Way" (Benny Goodman),
"I've Got A Pocket Full of Dreams" (Bing Crosby),
"Loch Lomand" (Maxine Sulivan),
"My Reverie" (Larry Clinton),
and "A Ticket A Tasket" (Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb's band).
May 1939
In Ohio, Scholarship Test rankings, Thelma Klenk ranks first in world history,
Tom Stinchcom third in physics and George Baron ninth in Latin II.
May 1939
Columbian Girl Reserves hold their annual Mother and Daughter Banquet at Trinity E&R Church.
President Phyllis Bowers presents rings to: Betty Brown, Betty Bartholomew,
Meta Klenk, Marta Ann Zeis, Marjorie Chaney, Katie Lou Hasemeyer, Dolores Greune,
Anna Belle Bordner, Marjorie Beck, Jean Hufford, Lena Marie Page,
Phyllis Heebsh, Betty Lou Robinson, Betty Lou Rittenhouse, and Eileen Troup.
1940
Columbian goes Glenn Miller. The Hit Parade includes: "Texedo Junction", "Stardust",
"Starlie Hour", "Pennsylannia 6500", and "Fools Rush In". Tommy Dorsey's "I'll Never Smile
Again" also rates with Tornado dancer, Artie Shaw's "Frenesi" is solid too.
March 20, 1941
Band director George Wherry accomplies Columbian musicians to Oberlin for the district
music contest. The include: Bob Randall, trombone; Dorothy Stinchcomb, piano; Bob Ewing, clarnet; Carl Fritz, baritone;
and Chuck Shelt, drums. The brass quartet includes: Jack Mercer, Burt Margraf, Carl Fritz and Burt Remsburg.
The clarinet quartet includes: Dan McCormick, Charles Leiner, Bob Ewing, and Don Hall.
December 11, 1941
Columbian officials announce that all servicemen in uniform will be admitted free of charge to
Columbian basketball games. The Tiffin Mud Hens baseball club had instituted a similar policy at League park the previous year.
Spring, 1942
Betty Bartholomew expresses an ambition to sing with Glenn
Millerıs Orchestra. Mr Lutz and Mt. Mazzaferro are the advisors.
1943
An evening first-aid class is established to prepare boys who are
expecting to enter military service soon.
February 12, 1943
The Columbian Drama Club presents a production of The First Dress Suit
at a monthly meeting of College Hill School PTA. The cast includes Mary Foutz, Maxine Ruehle,
Dick Wylie and Gene Folk. Student director is Miriam McQuate.
1945
The Columbian Hit Parade includes "Accentuate The Positive",
"Rum and Coca Cola", "One Meatball", and "Let's Take the Long Way Home."
1946
The Columbian hit parade includes:
"Hubba, Hubba, Hubba" (Perry Como)
"Till the End of Time" (Perry Como>
"Old Buttermilk sky" (Kay Kyser) and
"Twilight Time"(Les Brown).
Fall, 1947
The Blue and Gold staff led by editor Leona Bibbee kicks off its
sales campaign with the slogan "Don't Be Late in '48, Buy a Blue and Gold."
February 26, 1948
Tiffin Junior High cagers raise their record to 11-4 with a 29-26
win over Fostoria. Bob Harger pumps in 17 points. Other Tiffin scorers
include: oby, Menk, Grimes, Cooper, and Long.
1950
Varsity T-Club is organized by coach Paul Raines.
Fall, 1951
The Class of 1952 elects Frank Klapp, Ray O'Connor, Harry Groman,
and Beverly Shertzer as officers. Their motto is "Good deeds remain;
other things perish."
Fall, 1952
Judy Irwin, is named editor of The Tiffinian. Miss Herron is advisor.
October 13, 1953
Los PanAmerican, the Columbian Spanish club, holds its annual
organization meeting at the home of Dorothy Dansinger on St Francis Street.
Officiers for the year are: David Drake, president; Dan Lewis, Vice president;
and George Kingsmore, secretary. Miss Broker is advisor.
October 21, 1953
Student Council president Ronnie Hill crowns queen Sue Richardson at the
Columbian-Galion homecoming game at Columbian stadium.
Galion wins the contest 21-13.
1954
Columbian Hit Parade includes: "Secrt Love" (Doris Day). "Heart of My Heart"
(Ames Brothers), "Crying in the Chapel" (June Valli), "Shi-Boom"
(The Crew Cuts), "Mr. Sandman" (Chordettes), and "Shake, Rattle and Roll"
(Bill Haley and the Comets).
1955-56
Varsity cheerleaders include: Jane Bigham, Sandra Greene, Carol Toepper,
Kathy Fraley and Eleanore Schmidt. Mardell Fowler is hear cheerleader.
November 1, 1957
Mary Lou Walker is crowned homecoming quenw. Her court includes: Ruth Crabill,
Joyce Fowler, Cathy Michaels and Joyce Shepard.
May 10, 1958
Elaine Baugher, Joan Crilly, and Sue Assenheimer
(members of a vocal trio called "The A. B. C.'s") perform at the choir concert.
Mr. Meerbach is choir director.
September 1959
New teachers for the 1959-60 school year at the junior high include:
Janet Collins, Margaret Janson, Bea DeRose, and Larry Clausing.
March 6, 1960
Tiffin Board of Eduaction announces a new teachers salary schedule.
First year teachers with a BA will earn $4,200. Top pay for a teacher
with an MA and 12 years experience is $4,600.
May 26, 1960
Mrs. Esma Cronin, Pep Squad advisor, announces the six
cheerleaders for the 1960-ı61 season: Sandy Blust, Sue Fauber, Kathy Kerschner,
Marilyn Krause, Gail Tredway, and Jane Wade.
June 1, 1961
The first senior class graduates from the new Tiffin Columbian.
The class of'61 is lead by Jon Cartwright, president; Tom Gordon, vice-president;
Cheryl Miller, treasurer and Diana Coetz, secretary.
1961-62
Senior class officiers include: Jim Nordholt, president;
Jim Beisner, vice-president; Steve Keller, treasure; and Jane Thompson,
secretary. Varsity T president is Bob Biller. Student Council president
is David Kieffer. Pep Squad is Kathy Shorsher.
October 2, 1962
The Student Council holds an organizational picnic at
Hedges-Boyer Park. John Crabill is elected president and Jennifer Adams
vice president.
1963
The Columbian Hit Parade include:
"Candy Girl" (Four Seasons)
"Wipe Out" (Surfaris)
"Danke Scheon" (Wayne Newton) and
"Judy's Turn to Cry" (Leslie Gore).
May, 1963
Freshman classes a East and West junior high school hold their prom.
The East theme is "An Evening in a Japanese Garden" and the West
theme is "Qriental Garden". Class officers at East include:
Mark Permar, Mel Baughman, Diane Hill, and Nancu Bero. West officers
include: Dick Hanna, Judy Smith, Kenny Nye, and Cassie Speck.
February, 1963
The annual Columbian Talent Show is held in the auditorium.
Dean Bauer appears in an impersonation of JFK while Nancy Boyer poses as
Jackie Kennedy. Tim Davis is astronaut Allen Shepherd.
March, 1966
Columbian varsity basketball team (led by tri-captains Randy Young, Ron
Pennington and John Hill) finish the 1965-66 season with an 19-4 record.
It is the first Columbian team to win both an N.O.L. title and a sectional
championship in the same year. Harry Groman ('52) is head coach.
January, 1967
YMCA Senior High basketball actionget underway. Teams and captains include:
Warriors (Tom Orwig), Raiders (Jim Harding), Shieks (Louis Hunt),
and Hawks (Steve Brown).
February, 1967
Combo fever hits Columbian. Student ppop bands include:
The Strangers, The Outlaws, The Forgotten Ones, Our Changing Moods.
The Odd's 'n Ends, Daniel and the Lions, and the Midnight Hour.
May 19, 1967
Student Council sponsors a Hootenanny to raise money
for the AFS fund. Bonnie Shaferly is chairman for the event.
The Worbits (a group consisting of Clive Loertscher, Steve Mareches,
Scott Kieffer, and Gary Coleman) perform.
February, 1967
Combo fever hits Columbian. Student ppop bands include:
The Strangers, The Outlaws, The Forgotten Ones, Our Changing Moods.
The Odd's 'n Ends, Daniel and the Lions, and the Midnight Hour.
1970
Tornado football coaches include Frank Michniak, Paul Riley,
Ron Curtis, Larry Hunter, and Duane Shively.
Head coach Ed Michener welcomes back 14 letterman from the
1969 varsity that went 8-1.
November 1970
Chuck Heater, Columbian's record breaking tailback, is named to both
first team All-Ohio and first team All-American high school football teams.
Heater and teammate Steve King, H. M. All-Ohio tackle, will go onto play for the University
of Michigan.
November, 1971
Jeff Nobil, Matt Zoeller, Bill Mast, Doug Albert, Greg Ranker,
Tom Lonsway, and Mike Corner garner All N.O.L. football team honors.
1975
The Columbian hit parade include:
"Love Will Keep Us Together" (Captain and Tennile),
"Kung Fu Fighting" (Carl Douglas)
"Jive Talking (Bee Gees) and
"Laughing in the Rain" (Neil Sedaka).
1975-76
Columbian fashion trends include bell bottoms, frizzed hair,
and disco shirts.
1980
Columbian Hit Parade includes: "Whip It" (Devo),
"Another One Bites the Dust" (Queen),
"You Shook Me All Night Long" (AC/DC),
"Master Blaster" (Stevie Wonder),
"Anyway You Want It" (Joourney), and
"Cars" (Gary Nurman).
March 5, 1984
Columbian's annual Science Fair is held.
Of 48 participating, thirteen receive a superior rating for their
projects. They are: Edie Fardig, Mark Colter, Boyd Geary,
Sarah Hunt, Dana Miller, Greg Long, Susan Maistros, Garry Pennycuff,
Bob Puesey, Dawn Talbert, Sue Yager, and Tracy Randebaugh.
October, 1984
Kristen Turner is elected Homecoming Queen.
Fall, 1987
Coach John Tomaszewki leads the Tornado football team to
an 11-1 championship season in his first year as Head Coach.
October 1987
Tiffin defeats Galion 22-8 in the annual homecoming football game.
Nicki Drake is crowned homecoming queen at the stadium.
