Altus Senior High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Altus, OK)

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Tammy Stepped Forward Homecoming is a special time for eve- ryone. Among the competition for Spirit Week, there is a big decision for the student body to make. Who will be the senior girl chosen for Homecoming Queen to represent the school? Most stu- dents look for a girl who was active in school activities, had good grades, and was a nice and caring person. The three candidates Tammy Packard, Michelle Willis, and Kerrie Brinkman, all lit this difficult mold. These girls had a frightening task ahead of them. They stood in front of the entire student body and gave a speech over what Altus High School meant to them. Tammy told the audience how much she loved Altus and the high school and told of how shc would remain here even though her family was moving. Kerrie Cold weather forces the candidates to watch the game wrapped with a quilt as they wait for halftime and the crowning ceremony. 12 Homecoming A Night To Remember sang a popular song rewording it with her own feelings about high school. Michelle recited the poem UA Dream Deferredi, and gave her appreciation to the school that her dreams had not been deferred. That night the candidates were intro- duced again - this time on the football field. Everyone nervously waited. Then the announcer said Hand the 1987-88 Homecoming Queen is . . . Tammy Pack- ardln A tearful Tammy stepped forward to be crowned by cheerleader Kim Willis. When asked about how she felt on being chosen Queen, Tammy said, It was a great thrill. I want to thank the student body for making this year memorable and special. l will never forget itf, All in all, everyone would agree Homecoming was a night to remember. Following a long day of Homecoming activities, Kerrie Brinkman and Craig Niblett smile for the well-wishers crowding the field after the ceremony.

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Mob Mania Bulldog Spirit At Its Best The dust began to clear in the room as students filed in the door, taking their seats. The band played and the cheer- leaders jumped on stage to lead in sup- port ofthe school. Sophomores vividly remember their first pep assembly in which they were relentlessly picked on. c'The thing I re- member most about my first pep as- sembly is that I didn't know what was going on and we were made fun off, sophomore Malinda Wille said. Beth Chananovich thought the sophomores de- served to be teased. 'sThey wouldnat even stand up for the Pledge of Allegiancelw she said. Cheers were a major part of all as- semblies. Kory Terry and Marcie Sim- mons' favorite was HAH My Life I Wanted To Be a Senior. Simmons said, MI sing it with pride because I remember sitting in the back of the balcony wanting to sing that so bad! Now I can. '6Battlecry', was the cheer when three classes competed to see who was the loudest and most spirited. But then all the classes united to shout V-I-C-T-O-R-Y, That,s the Bulldog battle cryll' The band provided familiar tunes such as Louie, Louie and Hey, Baby which inspired everyone to sing. The drummers were a favorite attraction. Stu- dents could feel the rhythm as they came down the aisle beating out Jungle Bun- nyf' '4The drums are the best part of the whole assembly, Nora Villareal said. Simmons agreed, I love the drums! They're the most exciting part because you can feel the spirit in the air. As the band played the alma mater and the cheerleaders joined hands, students knew another pep assembly had come to an end. 5' 5' Band members belt out a rendition of Hey Baby while students sing along, clap hands, and sway back and forth. Cheerleaders showed the student body who they would be if they weren't cheerleaders. Melissa Kendrix would be Bobby Sullivan and Dina West would be Junior Dash. 14 Assemblies