WGLH TV - November 23, 1987 - Rocking Chairs, Pioneers, Plays & Homecoming Glory

From rocking chairs to homecoming royalty, this late-November 1987 broadcast of WGLH-TV captures the energy of Gahanna Lincoln High School. Anchors Tracy Star, Billy Joe Washburn, and Todd Spencer guide us through stories of gifts, guest speakers, pioneer lessons, plays, contests, sports, and memories. A lively portrait of student pride and community spirit. Segment Highlights 0:19 – Show Open Tracy, Billy Joe, and Todd preview tennis, drama, “In the Know,” Voice of Democracy speeches, industrial arts, orchestra visits, new school naming, and homecoming. 1:30 – Rocking Chairs in the Library Gwen Barker reports on three new rockers: two oak chairs donated by alumnus Mike Belair and a walnut chair built by custodian Richard Wells, honoring librarian Bethany Clamoth. 2:48 – Pioneer Life Lecture Neil Smith covers Mr. Hume’s frontier-life demo: tomahawks, knives, bows, and tools once used by Tecumseh’s Shawnee. Students learn firsthand how settlers and Native Americans clashed for survival. 4:21 – TV 25 Director Visits Stephanie White interviews new TV 25 director Bob Armstrong, 26, formerly a Peoria reporter and museum PR lead. He advises WGLH students on storytelling, audio, and being confident on camera. 6:32 – Fall Play “Wait Until Dark” Sean Holler reviews the thriller directed by Andrea Quinn, with cast Ian Short, Joe Fox, Troy Orbano, Jay Anderson, and Tammy Lash as Susie Hendricks. Strong acting and suspense won praise. 7:46 – In the Know Academic Team Todd Spencer spotlights varsity members Tracy Star, Rob Pearson, Andrew Bergstrom, Jared Harper, and alternate Jeff Vote. Coach Russ Cochran’s squad holds a 2–1 record, highlighted by a 180–35 win over New Albany. 9:04 – Voice of Democracy Speeches Kristen Hampton reports on debate-class speeches around the theme America’s Liberty, Our Heritage. Speakers: Audrey Cannor, Joe Fox, Debbie Zelli, Skip Evans, Tim Laken, Leah Redmond, and BJ Washburn. Judges included Principal Dale, Asst. Principal John Howard, and Superintendent Jack Schmidt. Results: 1st Leah Redmond, 2nd Tim Laken, 3rd Skip Evans. 13:32 – Industrial Arts at Middle School West Mark Mast finds students mass-producing lounge chairs and constructing 8x12 sheds under teacher Mr. Bandy. Student Shan Crockett explains the assembly-line process; Bandy links projects to real-world construction. 16:38 – Orchestra Visits Chapelfield Elementary Stephanie White shows Lincoln’s orchestra performing for elementary students. Shannon Gettis and Brad Sunderland bring up “junior conductors” Adam and Whitney to lead Somewhere Out There. Conductor Ms. Macau finishes with Dixieland Jamboree and Disney favorites. 18:18 – Naming the New Elementary School Valita Johnson reports on the essay contest inviting K-5 students to propose names. Winners will earn recognition and prizes; board makes final decision. 19:50 – Homecoming 1987 Memories Tracy Star relives parade, pep rally, bonfire, and football victory over Westerville South (12–7). At the dance, senior Wendy Hefner is crowned Homecoming Queen. Theme: A Time to Remember. 21:32 – Sports Spotlight Todd Spencer closes with football’s 10–0 OCC record and volleyball star Kelly Worley, interviewed by Amy Wallace, with teammate Stephanie Wood adding praise. Basketball and swimming previews to come. 23:36 – Closing Anchors sign off with holiday humor: Christmas shopping still awaits. People Index Anchors & Reporters Barker, Gwen — 1:30 Hampton, Kristen — 9:04 Holler, Sean — 6:32 Johnson, Valita — 18:18 Mast, Mark — 13:32 Smith, Neil — 2:48 Spencer, Todd — 7:46, 21:32 Star, Tracy — 0:19, 7:46, 19:50 Washburn, Billy Joe — 0:20 White, Stephanie — 4:21, 16:38 Wallace, Amy — 21:32 Students & Participants Belair, Mike — 1:30 Bergstrom, Andrew — 7:46 Cannor, Audrey — 9:04 Crockett, Shan — 13:32 Evans, Skip — 9:04 Fox, Joe — 6:32, 9:04 Gettis, Shannon — 16:38 Harper, Jared — 7:46 Hefner, Wendy — 19:50 Lash, Tammy — 6:32 Laken, Tim — 9:04 Orbano, Troy — 6:32 Pearson, Rob — 7:46 Redmond, Leah — 9:04 Short, Ian — 6:32 Star, Tracy — 7:46, 19:50 Sunderland, Brad — 16:38 Vote, Jeff — 7:46 Washburn, BJ — 9:04 Wood, Stephanie — 21:32 Zelli, Debbie — 9:04 Anderson, Jay — 6:32 Faculty & Staff Armstrong, Bob — 4:21 Bandy, Mr. — 13:32 Clamoth, Bethany — 1:30 Cochran, Russ — 7:46 Dale, Principal — 9:04 Geyser, Mrs. — 9:11 Howard, John — 9:04 Macau, Ms. — 16:38 Quinn, Andrea — 6:32 Schmidt, Jack — 9:04 Wells, Richard — 1:30 Williamson, Mrs. — 9:11