Nicknames
Contrary to some parents' beliefs, this nickname had nothing to do with a desperate need for a haircut.
Who is Tom Kichler (nickname, "Snip")?
This animal was the mascot of the leading rock station in Cleveland during the 1970s -- WMMS.
What is the buzzard?
This math teacher was stunned by the normally quiet and attentive Bill Fisher when he cried out "SHUT UP" in the middle of class. (Bonus points for the reason why.)
Who is Mable Buckenmeyer?
Name that tune.
Go Your Own Way, Fleetwood Mac (1974)
Jimmy Carter's Vice President
Who is Walter Mondale?
Jeff Bridges, a slacker and a bowler in the movie "The Big Lebowski", share a nickname with this OHS grad.
Who is Jude Kirik (nickname, "The Dude")
This sheepdog was always walking around with a deflated basketball in his mouth.
Who is Wally Weiss?
This home economics teacher's name tells us that "a woman's work is never ___."
Who is Ms. Lori Dunn?
This artist produced a 1976 album and dreamy hit song of the same name, featuring only his voice and synthesizers.
Who is Gary Wright, the Dream Weaver?
The longest-running movie in history flopped in its debut in 1975, featuring Susan Sarandon and music by Meat Loaf, but it is still running 45 year later.
What is the Rocky Horror Picture Show?
This basketball coach got his nickname from his fashionable haircut and round head.
Who is Mr. Gerry Ewald (nickname, "Melonhead")?
This mutt -- cocker spaniel, border terrier and schnauzer -- starred in his own eponymous 1974 film and the movie "Oh Heavenly Dog".
Who is Benji?
He was a math teacher whose name -- understandably -- might be mistaken for that of an exotic bird.
Who is Avinere Toigo?
"Check out Guitar George. He knows all the chords. But he doesn't want to make it cry or sing."
What is Sultans of Swing, Dire Straits (1978)?
This event caused the cancellation of Senior Cut Day being "cancelled".
What is Sal Onorato shooting a BB through the Assistant Principal's office window?
Always eager to catch you on your lunch break, this attendance officer shared his nickname with a real-life clown.
Who is Mr. James Buckley (nickname, "Bozo")?
Orange had the mighty lions. Chagrin Falls had its tigers, Kenston its bombers, and Solon its comets. This animal was the mascot of the school known for its association with twins.
What are the Twinsburg Tigers?
Another math teacher's first name would readily make him the crony of Easy Rider's Nicholson, Fonda and Hopper.
Who is Harley Gozdanovic?
Name that tune.
What is "A Place in the Sun" by Pablo Cruise (1977)?
The name of this New York-based serial killer who sent antagonizing notes to the police during his killing spree in 1976 and 1977.
Who is David Berkowitz or "Son of Sam"?
Prowling the media center, she was unaffectionately known as an animal with halitosis.
Who is Mrs. Helen Arnold (nickname, "Zoo Breath")?
The name of the local artist who designed and cast the bronze lion sitting in Orange High School's lobby.
Who is William McVeigh?
These two brothers both played on winning NFL Super Bowl teams, and they are sons of an OHS alumnus (and nephews of a member of the class of 79).
Who are Jason Kelci (Philadelphia Eagles) and Travis Kelci (Kansas City Chiefs)? Son of Donna Kelci (Blalock), step-sister of Cindi Jackson.
This singer opened the Richfield Colisseum in its premier event with a concert.
Who is Frank Sinatra?
The Sony Walkman was the pioneering innovation of 1979, allowing people to listen to music on cassette tapes. This company invented the cassette tape.
Who is Philips? Patented audio storage on a cassette tape in 1962.