Members of the Butler Ninth Grade boys basketball team, which formed in the 1968-69 season, gather for this team photograph on Feb. 18, 1969. Front row, from left: Brad Thompson, Phil Crouse, Ken DeLair, coach Jim Vargo, Terry Haley, Jack Craig and Gene Rapone. Second row, from left: Don Murphy, Rick Steighner, Larry Hutchison, Rich Riley, Andy Matonak, David Wissinger and Rick Timblin. Back row, from left: Ron Ordy, Sam Ziman, Dirk Johnston, manager Joel Jaffe, Darian Tenace, Phil McCarren, Keith Maust, Dan Porter and Fred McDonald. This year's ninth grade team has a record of 24-1 and is currently competing in the Shaler Tournament.