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Bob was born and raised in South Park near the University of Dayton. He attended Emerson Elementary and Stivers high. He lettered three times in two sports while at Stivers, one in cross country and two in basketball. In addition to sports, Bob participated in many school activities such as […]

Terry Darby was Captain of the Stivers 1962 football team. That same year he earned “Special Recognition, Offensive Team”, by the Dayton Daily News. Terry was recognized for his football quarterbacking and for his deceptive football handling, which was highlighted by his surprise “naked bootleg” play. He lettered all four […]

Sandy Darby came to Stivers from Lincoln Elementary as a freshman, just as the “tumbling team” seemed to be moving toward the inclusion of all women’s gymnastic events. Sandy’s first taste of competition came at an Invitational Meet at The Ohio State University, as a freshman where she came in […]

Terry Terrell has been a multi sport player, coach, manager, and leader through out his life and to this day. His success started early at the Dayton Boys Club when in 1960 he won the National Boys Club pocket billiards championship and in 1966 was named “Boy of the Year”. […]

Danny Trobaugh was another of the many outstanding gymnasts coached by Joe Sullivan. In just two years of gymnastics he was able to claim the All Around State of Ohio Championship in 1963. The next year, his senior, he fell in the State Meet tumbling event, finishing second all around. […]

James Lewis was an outstanding gymnast who earned six varsity letters, four in gymnastics and two in track. He was the Dayton City League Champion on the rings event his senior year. Although he was favored to win the state title on the rings, he came down with a virus […]

Roger participated in three different sports all four years at Stivers. He was also a National Honor Society member. H accumulated ten varsity letters; four in track, three in football and three in basketball. He was honorable mention in football his senior year. He was co-captain of the football team […]

Curtis Russell was a two year starter on the 1972 -73 and the 1973-1974 basketball teams after having played freshman and reserve ball. The Stivers program during the early and mid ‘70s had good success and Curtis played a signicant role as a scorer and defensive player during those years. […]

Joyce Lee moved from Centerville to Dayton when she was 9 years old. She began her fourth grade at Ruskin Elementary School. Her high school years were spent at Stivers. Joyce joined the Stivers Flying Tigers team as a freshman in ‘59/’60. Early in the spring of 1960 her coach, […]

Bob was the second oldest of 14 children. He was interested in sports at a young age. At Stivers he played football and participated in track. He was a quarterback and the team captain his senior year. When he was a junior he was part of the “Zimmerman” play. Norb […]